My Corner

Morgan and I were talking in bed last night, mostly about how I have been happier these past couple of days and how to keep that up. He mentioned that my blog isn't really mine, I don't really talk a lot about me...it is all about the boys. He's right. But my title is MY Little Corner, not the family blog or whatever, but this is where I get to talk about me. Narcisstic aren't I?

Anyway, here are some of the things that have helped me be happier (in no particular order).
#1. I changed the background of my blog to something happy and Spring-y. I usually try to follow the seasons and I was looking for a Valentine background, but when I saw this it just made me smile. So thanks to Shabby Blogs for bringing me some joy.

#2. I've started practicing the piano more. I love to play the piano. I'm not very good (because I don't practice). In fact it has probably been over a year since I played regularly, but I am working on being able to play all of the Children's Songbook songs. I thought about doing the hymns, but they are a little bit harder and I thought I would do something easier and then feel positive about getting it done. That way I won't give up.

#3. Exercise. I am feeling well enough in my pregnancy (and gaining too much weight) so I have started exercising again. Its hard, and I wish I found a program I liked a little better, but I feel good afterwards.

#4. Good Sunday. Morgan and Eli stayed home from church so Josh and I sat with a friend and Josh was very quiet. They shared their toys and snacks and I could listen to the talks, which were excellent. The talks focused on overcoming adversity. I liked how they mentioned overcoming the everyday stuff that brings us down. It was a good reminder that being joyful will help me overcome the everyday adversities in my life.

#5. Creativity. Elder Uchtdorf mentioned how women need to create and make things to stay happy. I've realized he is right and while I haven't started anything yet I have been planning on sewing more and working on scrapbooking stuff more. Right now most of my creativity goes into baked goods, which while delicious, are not helping my waist-line and general feeling of well-being because I feel guilty for eating so much.

And now I need to stop posting because my kids need direction so they will stop hanging on me. :0)

Dollar Days

Last week Phelps Youth Pavilion held their "Dollar Days" so the boys and I headed out to play. It was much nicer than the last time we went (which was during Spring Break and too crowded to really enjoy). The boys had a lot of fun and several other families from our ward were there too to hang out with.

The Amazing Joshua

So Joshua has had his balance bike since Christmas and this evening they were riding around the basement and Morgan saw that he was riding with his feet up a lot. Morgan decided to let him try Eli's bike. The above video shows Joshua's amazing feat.

By the way, Josh is not yet 2 1/2.

We Love the Missionaries!

The missionaries stopped by our house last night for a quick visit. Eli immediately asked them if they were going to give us a lesson and they agreed to give us a thought before they left. So once we were ready for the thought both of the boys had to sit right next to the missionaries.

Wedding Reception

Shannon and Kyle's reception was a lot of fun. We had MANY more people there than I anticipated. I was helping with the cake and punch a lot and was very happy to go home and rest after it was over!

It's a Girl!

I am now 20 weeks along in my pregnancy (Half way done!) and we had the ultrasound this week. After a lot of poking and prodding we found out that we are going to be parents of a little girl!

Morgan and I were hoping for a girl, it was always a part of our 'plan' to have two boys then two girls, but I just wasn't sure it was in the cards. All of Morgans siblings have only boys and of my siblings they all have either all boys or all girls. So we are the first on both sides to buck the trend.

We think we have a name chosen, but we'll wait until she is born to decide for sure and right now I am just looking forward to start decorating her room and getting ready for baby!



(Sorry the photo is sideways.)