Bookshelves

My oldest boys' room is a constant struggle to keep clean and organized.  I want them to have a lot of books, but we had this book basket that was always overflowing and driving me crazy.  It was a big basket, and it seemed like the only books that were ever read were on the top.  I saw this idea, of using Ikea spice racks to shelve books on the wall and thought that would be the perfect solution to my book storage problem.  However, the nearest Ikea to me is in Tempe (three hours away), and they do not sell these puppies online.  Well - - my awesome sister-in-law, Margaret, heard that I wanted them and so she went to Ikea, bought them for me, and mailed them down here.  Super generous huh?!?  I painted them white and Jeremy installed them for me in the boys room and they really are a great solution to our problem.  I was surprised that the racks held all of our books from the overflowing basket and they are sooo much easier to access now.  I think they look pretty good too.  Thanks Margaret!  I don't know if you read this blog, but the world needs to know how grateful I am for your generosity!

P.S. She sent me two more racks as well, for the little boys' room.  We love them!

Three Months

The last three months have definitely gone a lot faster than the three months before.

I love this boy!!

Seven!

Dallin had his seventh birthday last week.  He didn't get to have a party this year, but I let him invite a few of his best buds from school over to play and have pizza.  It was way less work and I think the kids had just as much fun.  His birthday celebration went on for several days as we had his friends over one day, a family party the next, Grandma and Grandpa came from Utah and brought more presents the day after that, and then on Sunday he received more presents from GG and Grandad.  He had a great week and loved all the attention and gifts.  Dallin is a great kid with a real zest for life.  He is a great friend, big brother, and son.  We love him and are glad he is part of our family.  Happy seventh Dal!!

First Day of Preschool

Jack started preschool this week. He is going to the same preschool that Dallin and Thomas attended and I know that he will have a great experience and love going there just like they did.

On his first day, I pulled up and he said "Thanks for the ride mom." He was ready to march right in and get started - no worries in the world. When I picked him up the first thing he said to me was "Hi mom. I had fun!" It looks like he's off to a good start.

2 months

I just had to share these pictures of my adorable baby who is now two months old. We love him to pieces and feel so blessed to have him in our family.

First Day of School

Dallin and Thomas started school last week. Dallin is now a big first grader and Thomas leaves me everyday for Kindergarten. (Weren't they just babies yesterday? How did this happen?!?)

They both have nice teachers and are loving school so far. I'm sure another great year is ahead.

Tad's quilt

I started a quilt for Tad months ago, but before I even got finished piecing it, Jack was completely attached, so I decided to save it and finish it for him later and make a different one for the new little guy. I finally finished it yesterday. The piecing went really quickly, but it took me forever to get up the motivation to get it basted, quilted and bound. I quilted it in straight lines from top to bottom on my machine and I am really pleased with how it turned out. I think it is a cute little quilt for a baby boy.

This is the front.

And this is the back.