Journaling Boards Week & Funny Story

It's been awhile.

We survived Boards! Scott will hear in 3 weeks or so... we wish it wasn't so long. I am sure he passed, just waiting for the official word. We are hoping to receive two good bits of news then--that Scott passed boards and that my placenta is higher and I won't be at risk for a blood transfusion and/or emergency hysterectomy. (My ultrasound will be in about 3 weeks, too.)

Alisa has two new and very used phrases:

"Thank you, mama!" She uses this often and unprompted and it's the sweetest thing, which is nice since she just started throwing 2 year old fits (this is not so nice).

"No want it!" This is also used often. She tears out her ponytails, bows, etc. declaring, "no want it!" She is quite the little opinionated, sassy little toddler.

My sister came and stayed with us for almost a week to be Scott's patient for boards. She ended up as the back up. So we took advantage and went to Disneyland and California Adventure. We quickly realized the 2nd day that two days in a row is not a good idea with two little ones. They were all about melt-downs the second day. It was not so fun for awhile. Still, it was fun to hang out with my little sis. She was a good sport. We went to San Diego the next day to visit my brother and sis-in-law and nephew. It was more relaxed than Disney, so the kids were pretty good. We had a fun time with them and drove home later that night.

The next day was Sunday, officially the first day of Boards. I was asked to speak in Sacrament Meeting, but I took a rain check. I was so glad I did! It was hard enough to juggle the kids and get to church at all--we didn't make it on time. Jake gave his first talk in Primary and did a great job! I wish I could've and would've taped it or something. He was so brave and marched right up there. What a ham!

Monday Scott finished boards and we were all relieved. If only we could know the results sooner! It was a fun weekend/week with my sister. We never get one-on-one time and it was so much fun to have Li all to ourselves! The kids loved her and I really appreciated her helpfulness.

We hit the road Tuesday to come to the home town and veg with the families--splitting up our time, of course. It is so nice to hang out and do nothing for a week. We're happy to enjoy the clean air and wide open spaced here.

Sorry no pictures. Broken camera again.

Funny story...

My sister, Lisa, let Jake use her jacket as a blanket on the way home from San Diego. I was pumping gas, so I didn't hear the following conversation:

J: Mmmm, this smells good!
L: What does it smell like?
J: It smells like you!
L: Oh, I smell good?
J: Yeah, not like my mom.
L: Your mom doesn't smell good?
J: No, she is stinky... and you can tell her!

Nice. Well, that's all for now. Signing out as the stinky mama that I am!

La, La, La

I have been truly pathetic about blogging lately. Our camera is semi-broken and is a pain to use. We have taken very few pictures. I don't feel like I have anything to write. So here are the few pictures and videos. 

We got to hit Disneyland 2 Fridays ago and had a great time in the California sunshine. It's been so nice here! Here are the few pictures I took while we were there. 

Alisa knows her own mind. She can be quite the sassy girl! Jake is mostly helpful and sometimes violent (pushing, hitting, or otherwise torturing his sister)--what are big brothers for? Other than that, not much to report. 

Someday I will be brave enough to post a lovely picture of moi in all my pregnant glory... not today! For now, I can still sleep comfortably enough, but can't believe I still have 3 long months to go. Hopefully they'll pass quickly!

We are all well and happy. Just preparing for the LAST and BIGGEST test of Scott's life--Western Regional Boards Exams--so he can get his license. Yea! He's actually not too stressed. Hopefully all will go well. 

Here are videos of Jake and Alisa in their morning silliness. Alisa whines in her crib until Jake wakes up, gets them some food, and climbs in to play with her. Or she whines until she is taken out so she can see Jake (she usually greets him with a sweet "hi, Jake!" every morning). She ADORES him and does whatever he does--including tease, hit, bully, say sorry and give loves.

Oh, and these spandex looking jammie bottoms are half of his FAVORITE jammies--Transformers. He LOVES them and digs them out of the dirty clothes every night. I have learned to put them in the laundry room (in garage) when they are just too dirty to wear!

Warm

Not to make all you cold-weather people jealous, but it was 86 degrees today. 86! I had to wet my hand so my wedding ring would slip on today. I love the warmth, but am not looking forward to the heat of June, May, or April. What am I going to do when it's 115??? I guess I'll just puff up and bake. Like a pastry. In the oven of So Cal.