MATCHING SUNDAY CLOTHES

These outfits started as Easter outfits. I got the fabric way back in January, but didn't get them finished until just before going to Houston. Bay's dress has embroidery on the sash, and Goat's dress has yoke smocking. Goons outfit was found at a store - and matched the colors perfectly. The kids wore them to church the Sunday I was there. Bay gave a talk in Sacrament Meeting, along with her Mom and Dad. She was even excited to sit up front on the stand! I was in the congregation with the two little ones. . . I'd forgotten how exhausting that was! Goon tried to escape several times, and was successful once. Luckily, the lady in front of us grabbed him quickly. How did I manage all those years - often by myself - with 3 or 4 little ones?!

That was Goat's first Sunday in the Nursery, too. I tried to stay in there with her (I was SURE she'd need me), but the teacher wouldn't let me stay! I wanted to protest, but the Goat did great without me. *sigh* She was the tiniest one in there, and had to be convinced to leave the bubbles when it was time to go home.

TEXAS TIME

I went to Texas for a week. It was great to visit with the Wallaces. I was so popular for an entire 8 days! Even the Little Goat warmed up to me right away.

One night I fixed spaghetti for the kids. I didn't know if Goat would ever come clean!

We went to Bay's coach-pitch baseball game on Saturday. The Goat is so sweet to stay in her stroller for the entire game.Goon loves to play on the sidelines, throwing the ball to his dad.

Bay up at bat!
Guh and Papa Wallace go to all her games.

I went to Bailey's school to eat lunch with her. I took a Happy Meal (per her request) and she had a special dessert. I am amazed at the LACK of chaos while the kindergarteners eat lunch.

I do some blogging for a children's store called Strasburg Children, so we decided we had to visit one of Houston's THREE stores (I'd never been to their store - only on-line) Baby Goat was excited to see all the pretty clothes, but the Goon was more interested in hiding in the dressing rooms. We didn't buy much, but I got lots of great ideas for smocking!

Floors and dressing rooms were great for playing.

Goon, Looli, and the Goat

I was lucky to be there for Looli's 29th birthday [insert usual laments about time]. Brandon's parents were there for cake, t0o.

It was a wonderful break for me, and I loved being there. Every morning, Benson was up before 6:00 to climb in bed with me. I got lots of good snuggling in with him.

My friend Kay drove over from San Antonio and we had a great visit one morning. We were so busy gabbing, I forgot to get any pictures!

Sure was a fun week - and not too warm. I did not miss the SNOW in Utah that fell while I was gone.

Baby Lucky

Baby Lucky (see ticker) is due to be delivered by repeat C-section on June 30. We can hardly wait! His name will be Robert Mel (after his grandfather's). Laura Christine is named for her grandmothers. She still has some pronunciation issues with her "L" sound and it comes out "War-ya."

We know a few things about Baby Robert:
* He will be well-dressed
* War-ya will be in charge of him
* He's probably going to be pretty big (War-ya was 9.5 lbs and he's already about 6 lbs)
* He'll be welcomed by Grammy Ralston and the Leseberg clan. Grammy is staying 4 weeks! Tom and Grandpa R. will join Grammy for the last week or so.
* He is our "Rainbow" baby
* He will be well-loved by all!

Laura's hair do

Laura was visiting and wanted me to curl her hair, after I'd curled mine. I don't think her mother EVER asked to have her hair curled! She likes to put on make-up, too. After I was done with my hair and make-up, she told me I looked "terrific!"

The End of the Pain

I got the cast off my ankle about 5 weeks ago. Then, I had to wear a huge bionic brace - all the time - sleeping showering, etc. But, at least I could loosen it when my leg swelled and I knew I could take it off for a few minutes if I was really going crazy. That made a huge difference to me. About 2 weeks ago, I graduated to an elaborate ankle brace. This sucker has 2 lace up and velcro parts, 2 long straps that criss-cross and go up the side of my ankle, and one wide strap around the top of the brace. It's quite the feat of engineering - I accidently wore it upside down for several days!

So, now I am desperately trying to catch up on all the stuff I couldn't do while I was impaired and couldn't drive. Best of all: I'm going to Houston to see the Wallace's for a week! Woohoo!

Picky eaters

We took Laura out to eat last night - just her, no parents. We asked where she wanted to go, and she insisted on "the tortilla place." (that would be Del Taco) Nothing could persuade her to go somewhere else, so off we went. When Pa asked if she wanted Sprite or lemondaide, she said she wanted horchata. Seriously, what 2 1/2 year old requests horchata?!

On Friday, Looli put on FaceBook that Benz (3 years) was dipping his peanut butter and nutella sandwich in chipoltle ranch dressing. All I have to say about that is "pass the tums, please."

Several weeks ago, Mel flew with Brody from Seattle. He knew Brody (5 1/2) would be hungry, so he asked him where he wanted to eat. There was a Wendy's right in front of them. Brody said no, he didn't want that -- he'd show Papa where to eat. He pulled him across the food court to Ivar's seafood and said he wanted the "soup" (clam chowder). Brody drained the entire bowl.

What a bunch of funny eaters!