A River Runs Through It... FINALLY we got a monsoon strom with some rain. We got caught at the park during the last storm and had to walk through the spillway to get to our car. All the babies survived!

Ever had one of those days... ...when you feel like it just might be one of the best days of your life? We've been having a lot of those lately.

Above is our live-in lifeguard. Below is our crazy diver.

Backyard BBQ's. Salmon and corn on the cob...I'm salivating thinking about it

A Bicycle built for... TWO?

BFFs

Wishing for cooler weather

Ready to Hatch I wanted to post pictures of my 3-D Ultrasound but this baby was VERY camera shy. Her head is down and facing inward, which makes it almost impossible to catch a glimpse; but that also means she is perfect for birth, or as the technician called it, "Launch Position." Baby's measurements were good too.

In addition, the technician told me my amniotic fluid looked AWESOME, which made me laugh so hard (that she was so thrilled about fluid) I thanked her and said I'd take any bodily compliment I could get at this point.....now as I eat spoonfuls of peanut butter, dipped in chocolate chips, I keep telling myself this weight is amniotic fluid.

My Broken Record

This little girl talks a lot, when at home. Anywhere with strangers they'd think she was mute. Here are just a handful of the phrases that we hear REPEATED every day:

"HEY MOM! Mimi being mean-a-me!"

"MOM, I so HUNGRY! I WAnna SNACKY!"

"MOOOMMM! Mimi carried me!"

"I so FURSTY! Wheres my DRINK?"

"Daddy Maka MOOOTHIE????" (smoothie)

"I wanna watcha show"

"Mommy, my hair's PITY"

"NO BRUSH MY TEETH!"

"Daddy go to work??? UGH!"

"Hurry up, Mom, Monsters coming."

"Mom, Swipers gonna get me?"

Southwest Miles, Retired

This post is for anyone who has wondered if this shirt would EVER be retired, especially the Poe's. Its finally happened. I found it in our DI pile and had to pull it out for a picture. You can't really see all the tatters and holes from the picture. I'm just wondering now, how will I find my husband in a store if I can't see this shirt?

More from the OC
Future Surfer Girl?

The Brothers

Aunt Jenny made her a mermaid on the beach; she loved it so much she wouldn't move for like 30 mintues.

SO CAL Mini-Reunion
These impromptu reunions are so fun! We miss the beach. We miss cousins. Love you all!

Monticello Reunion! Look at this cute couple! would you believe they celebrated 42 years of marriage together last month? We enjoyed getting tours of their old stomping grounds.

My beautiful nieces! Wait...when did they grow up?

Chasing cousins.

Belly Update Since I'm well into my last trimester, belly updates have been requested. So, my 4-year-old made this portrait to show what I look like. As you can see I'm much bigger than the rest of my family...(though my husband is extremely tall)...at least there is a big smile on my face!

Long Distance Call From A Princess Phone:

"Ummm, Hold on MOM...I gotta call the Prophet..."

"Ring, Ring"

"Oh Hi...President Monson?? ...yeah....um...What are you doing?"

*Long Pause*

"Oh...Just eating Mac & Cheese?...yeah, us too"

"well....Bye!"

Happy Ocho, Babe! So, this year's Anniversary was weak because of me...I was at Girl's Camp and Mr. Mom was at home. But Babe, I only appreciate you more because of all you do for our family. You are so awesome at this "dad" thing that I can't wait to add another Beauty into the mix. Happy #8! I love you more each year.

Girl's Camp Flash Back 1994
I'm on my way to Girls Camp! I haven't been since I was a youth myself so I thought this picture was appropriate (I think we were getting ready to head to camp). I have the best memories of girls camp; so after talking my doctor into letting me go (for more than 1 day like he recommended) I was all set!!!! The girls in my ward are so awesome; a picture or two will be coming soon.

It's Independance Day!

Independance Day is one of my favorite holidays so we had fun making a different American flag each day. The final one was edible!

Requested Belly Photo:

Don't judge; I have no maternity work-out clothes. My face looks like I'm singing, "Fat girl in little clothes....fat girl in little clo-thes..."

More from Monterey/Danville trip

We miss everyone so much already!

We HEART Monterey
(Thanks Lance and Becky for the pics!)

TEETH!...HOW do you Battle the Brush??How do you get your kids to BRUSH?? My four-year-old brushes dutifully, twice daily saying, "A Princess ALWAYS has white, beautiful teeth!" Her sister SCREAMS when I try to assist in brushing. Her brushing method is sucking on the toothpaste and calling it good.
She:

• LOVES her Diego toothbrush
• LOVES the toothpaste
• LOVES looking in the mirror at herself licking it like an icecream cone.

She can be kind of a sour kid, as you can see...
(but on a positive note...don't you love those bubblegum jams??? I do!)

Anyway, tell me what works for your kids.

Its CRAVING time... Ok moms: now that I'm not sick anymore (WHOO HOOO!) lets bring on the food! What have your favorite or craziest cravings been?

Tic, Tac, Toe... ...Three in a row. Heaven help us; we are having a girl. But isn't she cute?

Why I think 4-year-olds probably make better siblings...

As my 3-year-old nears 4 years of age, she is starting to rapidly add new and uesful tricks to her repatoire. Here are just a few skills that make me happy knowing I will have a 4-year-old big sister for my 3rd born:

• Fills up her -AND HER SISTER'S- cups with water and ice, and pops the top (my favorite)
• Buckles herself and her sister into the car
• Brush her own teeth...(don't freak out, we check for missed spots!)
• Dresses little sister for the day
• Changes her sister's wet diapers. LOL> (Dad taught this one, and appriciates it the most)