Easter Dresses

As I mentioned in my last post we missed church on Easter Sunday due to the flu, so the girls missed getting all dressed up in their pretty Easter dresses. Well despite the dusting of snow we received last night and the lingering cough and runny noses we still have, I got them dressed in their pretty dresses and made sure we made it to church this morning. I have to admit that as much as I was hoping this next baby would be a boy I find comfort in knowing that Peter and I do make some beautiful girls.Don't you love Ayva's smile in this picture?

I've got cabin fever!

The past week has really taken its toll on me and I am starting to get a bit stir crazy. It all started a week ago Saturday when I had to go into the hospital at 10pm because I was having lots of contractions. They weren't the painful kind and timing wise they were all over the place. They monitored me for about an hour and then decided to give me some muscle relaxers to help bring the contractions to a stop. Luckily they worked, but we didn't get back home and to bed until about 2 am. I stayed home from church the next day to relax and catch up on some sleep. Then I have tried to continue to take it easy the rest of the week. Wednesday, Bella came down with a fever, sore throat and awful cough. I was sick with it by Thursday, Ayva by Saturday and today Peters starting to show signs of being sick. So we have been couped up in the house for almost a week straight and it's enough to make me mad. I sadly kept the girls home from church this morning so they didn't get to wear their Easter dresses. We might just have to re-celebrate Easter next week.
Happy Easter to all!

I'm looking for a good Dr.

I am in the market for a new pediatrician and am looking for referrals. I want someone who is friendly and good with kids. (You would think that would go without saying but I have found it doesn't) I would also prefer someone who is in a small practice and is not one of ten Dr.'s in a group situation. Someone who is close by would also be helpful. So if anyone who lives near me can suggest one I would appreciate it.

Barbie and Ken

So today at Target I decided to get some new outfits for the Barbie and Ken that the girls play with. As soon as we got home they rushed to find their dolls and get them dressed in their new duds. As soon as we got the Ken dressed they both started saying how handsome he looked. Ayva picked him up and started using a deep voice with him. They eventually got more of the Barbie dolls and they were fighting over who got to kiss Ken. At first it shocked me that they were talking about kissing and getting married but then Peter reminded me that they see that on all of the princess videos they watch.

So here's a picture of the happy couple. Yes, Barbie is an amputee. She was involved in a terrible horse riding accident and lost her arm. She is one tough Barbie though, and she has continued to ride horses with the use of just one arm. She is an inspiration.

A wonderful book!

My sister in law, Angie, has written a wonderful book entitled Bound on Earth and I would like to encourage all who read this to get a hold of a copy and enjoy. I'm not just saying this because she is my sister in law, but it truly is a good book. In fact, my only criticism is that it wasn't long enough. I found myself wanting to know more about each of the characters. I hope she will be writing more about the Palmer family soon.
It does have the Mormon perspective on an array of real life challenges that we all have either experienced or know someone who has experienced and would be a great book to discuss for a book club.
I know you can get it at the library here in Salt Lake or on Amazon.com. Her name is Angela Hallstrom.
Congratulations Angie!

The ABC's of Mindy - Tagged to tell all

A- Attached or single: Attached
B - Best Friends: Peter is my bestest friend, and then theirs my girl posse in Seattle. I miss you guys!!!
C- Cake or Pie: Why choose, have a little slice of both.
D - Day of Choice: Saturdays when Peter isn't working.
E - Essential Item: Water
F - Favorite Color: I don't have a favorite
G - Gummy bears of worms: Chocolate covered cinnamon bears.
H - Hometown: Salt Lake City
I - Indulgences: Oh please...chocolate milk (made with whole milk, of course), any kind of cookie, and chicken wings
J - January or July: JULY!!!!!!
K - Kids: Isabella, Ayva and baby no-name is on the way
L - Life is not complete without: People to share it with
M - Marriage Date: May 20, 2000
N - Number of siblings: 2
O - Oranges or apples: Again, why choose?!
P - Phobias or fears: My greatest fear is having one or more of my children taken from me.
Q - Quotes - I have never been big into remembering quotes or holding on to quotes for inspiration so I am afraid I got nothin' for this one.
R - Reasons to smile: Isabella and Ayva. Or I love to watch funny videos of marching bands when one member trips and falls down and then everyone else falls over them because they didn't see that person fall because they have to keep their heads up and pay attention to the conductor. hee hee
S - Season: I love something about each of the seasons so I can't really say I prefer one over the others
T - Tag some friends: I want to give a shout out to Sarah Platteborze who just started to blog and have this be her first tag. Also Lauren in hopes that she will do it and I can see something new when I check her blog. (she's a pokey poster, even pokier than me)
U - Unknown fact about me: I love to watch bull riding!!!
V - Very favorite store: For clothing - Ann Taylor Loft. For furniture and decor - Gardner Village. For Groceries - Central Market (which does not exist here in Utah)
W - Worst Habit: It is so embarrassing but if I am being honest I would have to say my picking. I have an awful habit of picking at my skin.
X - X-ray or ultrasound: Ultrasound
Y - Your favorite food: I love food!! There is no way I could choose just one favorite type of food especially right now in my pregnant state. However, I could really go for some FRESH fish tacos right now!
Z - Zodiac: Scorpio