Easter

We had a wonderful Easter!

Of course the Easter Bunny came and brought lots of goodies. Robbie was pretty excited for this and had a hard time going to sleep the night before.It was raining all morning, so after church while Daddy and Robbie were playing a game and Mommy was taking a nap, the Easter Bunny came back to hide the eggs for our egg hunt. What a thoughtful bunny!

in action on the hunt

happy with his lootWe are so grateful for Christ and His Atonement and Resurrection. We also had a Family Home Evening last night where we had eggs with clues inside that told the story of the Atonement and Resurrection. Apparently they did the same activity for Primary sharing time at church. Robbie knew what the clues meant and was excited to tell us what he knew about Christ. I guess we know he listens now! It was a great activity as a family to review our many blessings and what Christ has done for us!

Trouble's Brewing

Well, I'm still here at 39 weeks. Robbie was born by this time in my last pregnancy, so I guess we'll see how long I go this time. I'm really praying she doesn't come until next Monday though. I'm not sure if I can handle being a mother of two.

Here's a situation we had this week:

(background: We've decided to name our little girl Lydia.)

Robbie was in a silly mood, and I leaned down to tickle him. He starts laughing and yells, "Get her, Lydia, get her!" She must have heard because she actually kicked me...right at that moment! I start laughing and tell Robbie that she did. His response: "Nice one, Lydia!"

They are already ganging up on me...and I'm already losing control. I don't know how I feel about this. Maybe I should have thought this through sooner. Ha ha...Actually, I know Robbie is going to be the best big brother. He has already been so sweet to me throughout my entire pregnancy like helping me get things and understanding when I can't pick him up. He tells me how he wants to see "his girl" so bad and all the things he's going to teach her--which, by the way, have been all good things until this last situation ;-)

Miniature Golf

We've been meaning to take Robbie golfing for a while now, and this week we finally did! It was so fun to see him play. He was very excited to be playing on a "real" course.

just after a great shot
concentrating
After I would get my ball in the hole, Robbie would be sure to pick it up for me so that I didn't have to bend over as much with the baby. He's so sweet!
Daddy getting a shot in
look at that ball go!
almost 38 weeksIt was so fun to be out as a family. Robbie can't wait to go again!

Daddy Time & Gettin' Ready

We were excited to have some Daddy time this weekend. Brian has had to work a lot lately, and this weekend was sure a nice break to be with him!

We went to the park for some football...
and a little soccer.

We also were able to start setting up the baby girl's room!

my manly men with their tools
Robbie was so cute wanting to get out "his" tools and helping Daddy every step of the way.
He keeps telling me that he wants to see his baby girl.
Only 3 more weeks now!

Discovery Science Center

On Wednesday this last week, we went to the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana. They had an Elmo exhibit that we thought looked kinda fun, so we had to try it out.

giving Elmo a hug!

measuring up to Big Bird
Mr. Hooper's Market
in Elmo's World
running a race
building a satellite with Legos
studying friction by shooting a hockey puck
making a "twisty", just like in the bath tub

creating a vacuum between the bowling balls

testing buildings in an earthquake
making a tornado

General Conference

General Conference was really great this weekend. I love listening to the speakers and feeling the Spirit so strongly in our home. I felt there was much said about service this time, but the talk that really stood out for me was by Elder Lynn G. Robbins of the Quorum of the Seventy. He spoke of not just "doing", but "being" what the Lord wants of us, as well as encouraging that in our children. I think we will be happier in general when we know that we are becoming instead of just doing. Doing seems so mundane to me and I struggle with just going through the motions of things sometimes, or doing something just because we are supposed to. When we realize that we "do" things so that we can "become" what the Lord would have us be, it seems less mundane because you are building on what you already are. It brings the bigger picture into view and makes life worthwhile. I also loved his tips on teaching children to "become" instead of just "doing" the right things. I think children will be better disciplined, well adjusted, good people when we teach and discipline as he suggests. Obviously it's harder than it sounds, but I'm going to try it because the principles are what I want for my kids.
You can watch/listen/download all the talks here.

Sweet Moment

On Friday, we were searching all over the house for one of Robbie's library books. It was due that day, and we really needed to find it! I had a thought that we should pray to find where it was. Robbie and I said a little prayer and then sat there to think about new places we should look. He suggested the car (which I was pretty sure we hadn't taken it there), but I was going to humor him, so we went out to look. He jumped up in the car and found it in the very back seat where I would have never looked! He climbed out of the car and said, "Heavenly Father just help me remember that I put it there!" I was so proud of him! He's such a sweet spirit, and I love that he can listen to the Spirit even though Mommy thinks he's having a crazy thought. ;-)