Pumpkin Carving

Today was such a fun day with the boys. It's been REALLY cold here this week, so we've missed going on outside walks. I haven't wanted to take baby Madilyn out in the cold. However, today it was right at 70 degrees, so we bundled Madilyn up (the wind was still really cold) and we went out for a walk. The boys love pushing their trucks around outside and riding their cars. After we were done playing, we carved up the pumpkin. David was very excited. He and Tyler were my big helpers. Here are some pictures from the fun:
David and Tyler cleaning out pumpkin slime

David, Tyler, & Madilyn (This pumpkin is supposed to be "Jet Ray". Most of you out there have probably never heard of Jet Ray. It's an alien from a cartoon that David likes. It's the only show he likes besides Scooby Doo).

Madilyn Ann Boone

Yes. I know I'm late. Here are some pictures and details of our little one. She's a very sweet little girl!! It's a bit odd having a girl, but the boys LOVE her. They are such the little helpers and it's cute to watch them help out. I can ask them to do something and if it's for baby Madilyn they are the biggest helpers in the world. If it's not for baby Madilyn, I have to ask them over and over again. We're grateful to be blessed with another baby. Here's her details:

Madilyn Ann Boone

Born October 2nd, 2008

21 inches

8 pounds

9:47 am

She has lots and lots of dark brown hair. So much for a 12 pound red-headed girl. (I had a nightmare that I had a 12 pounder).

Three Wishes

So I'm sitting here and I have three wishes at the moment. These aren't too major.

1. I wish that my abs were as tight after I had the baby as my stomach currently is tight. I don't know if that makes any sense. My stomach is SOOO tight. I really think I could pop this time. Keep me away from sharp objects.

2. I wish that I had eight arms. I know I put this in the family newsletter last time, but seriously it would be soooo nice!!! Plus, my husband has always had a slight obsession with spiders.

3.. I wish that our house would magically be finished. I guess this is a major wish. Save the best for last right??

I know that's kind of random, but I'm sitting here watching the Republican National Convention and needed a distraction.

Four Months

So, I thought it had only been a couple of months since I actually posted. But, I just realized it's been four months!! Sick and wrong! David was talking to one of his old mission companions and he asked for our blog. I was a bit embarrassed because I knew it had been a while. So, I got on today to see how long it had been....and alas, four months. I don't think I was meant to be a blogger. I'm terrible at keeping in touch with people who I adore. So, why did I think I would be able to do a blog??

We've had an amazing summer. Lots and lots of fun and excitement. I've taken lots of pictures. I'll attempt to post some pictures in the next few days. So, a breakdown of fun over the last four months:

1. We're expecting another little one at the beginning of October!! HOORAY!! I look like a small housing unit, but we're excited to welcome a little girl into our home!

2. We're working solely on our house. That is David's official job at the moment. Yesterday, we pulled the other half of the roof off. I was up helping David. I know that's completely against the rules of pregnancy and Mama Boone would kill me if she were to find out, but he needed help!!!!

3. We spent a wonderful week at the beach with all the family. We were at Outer Banks in North Carolina. They have some of the very best beaches ever (in my opinion). Nice, clean, quiet, and a lot of fun for family.

4. We just got back from a 3 week long trip to Utah. I have to say it was fabulous. I would never recommend driving for 34 hours when you're almost 8 months pregnant, but it was well worth the trip. We spent some time in Beaver at David's family farm and we also finally celebrated our 6 year anniversary while David's family watched the boys (THANK YOU!!!)

Those are just a few of the highlights. I'll attempt to post some pictures in the next few days. Really, pictures make blogs exciting. I'll try to spice things up a bit!!!

Easter Weekend

So these are almost a month late, but I love some of these pictures. We had a wonderful Easter weekend. My brother, Jared, and his family came down. It was a bit chilly outside, but that didn't deter us from outside fun!!

David stuck in the mud

He really was stuck. I tried to pull him out and we couldn't get the boots out. My dad actually had to come get his boots out of the mud.

Egg Coloring

The three little Easter Egg Hunters

Anyway, lots more pictures, but this is probably my longest post ever. We had lots of fun together!!

HOORAY FOR SPRING!!!

I wish that I could explain my excitment about Spring. I absolutely LOVE it!!! Here are a few of my favorite Spring things:

1. FLOWERS!! Yesterday, I was sitting at the computer working and my sweet little David came in with a big bouquet of purple and yellow flowers. They smelled so good!!!
2. GARDENS!! Today we walked up to the garden. We have onions growing. The spinach and lettuce are also out. We are waiting for the peas and potatoes to make their debut. I love the garden and all the delicious things it brings.
3. SUNSHINE!! I love warm weather. I love long bright days. Maybe I belong in someplace tropical.
4. GREEN!!! The grass is so green I could turn into a cow. Perhaps the fact that I'm pregnant, automatically turns me into a cow. I have more than 7 stomachs when I'm pregnant. I can out eat any man. It's quite disgusting!!
5. BABY ANIMALS!! All of our cows are having baby calves. I love how cute and soft they are! It's fun to watch them run and swish their tales. They just look like they are haviing such fun.
6. WALKS!! Spring also brings back our daily walks. The boys absolutely love being outside. If I didn't have to work, I think we'd be outside all of the time.
7. WARM RAIN!! Maybe I'm a little crazy, but I love the rain. I love to sit on the porch and listen to the rain. I also love the way everything smells after it rains. Fresh and clean. And, more green comes out. Just can't beat it!
8. BULLFROGS!! So maybe another little crazy confession, but we all love to sit on the porch and listen to the frogs "chirp." It's like one of those weird family traditions. Maybe I should sing a country song about it. My dad is so obsessed with his frogs. He has a million of them in our pond. If anyone attempts to mess with his frogs, they are in major trouble.

I know there are lots more spring things that I love, but there's my top 8. :) HAPPY SPRING!!!

M'mmm Good

So, the other night while we were putting dinner together, I walked into the dining room and saw Tyler going after the Easter basket chicken with a fork. He got this little chicken several days ago at a fun Easter egg hunt. It was so funny to watch him go after this poor pitiful chick!!