Overcooked...

My due date has now come and gone...and yes, I am still pregnant. Thankfully, I am feeling good and grateful to have some extra time to prepare and enjoy life with just our two girls. I am a bit nervous for the delivery...I guess just hoping that it will be a little bit shorter and easier then the my previous two (18 hours and 8 hours). Also, I am so excited to meet our little baby BOY....I hope he looks just like his dad--and a double bonus if he has his dad's temperament (his family said they couldn't get him to stop giggling). (Savannah's given us a "run for our money"---and I'll be honest, she's a mini-Marianne...a bit mischievous and determined). =)

So...talk about NESTING. I think Rick is so happy to have our baby here, so his "honey-do" list from his "pregnant and nesting wife" will dissolve. We finally finished the girl's room.
The hardest part was sanding and painting all of the furniture white. My friend Kim helped a lot with painting the walls and giving me decorating tips.

I love their closet...at least their is a place for things (I'm not saying the things always get there)!

The baby's room is almost done (we are still hanging things up on the wall). The bedding I chose is a "construction theme" with tractors...just perfect with his "Schlofman Tractor" family history (thanks for the logo-Dad).

Rick put up the chair rail and made the frame around the "Schlofman Tractor" logo. He did great for his first time...he's becoming quite the "handy-man". This is one of those added bonus' I didn't know about when I married him!
Now it's just a waiting game...I go to the doctor next on Monday. I don't think she'll let me go much over a week before inducing me. Exciting times!

Some Highlights

Savannah turned 3 on January 3rd. She is such a handful and a joy! She is determined and "full of life"...always keeping us laughing. She loves babies, dressing up, and giving kisses (unless she has chapstick on her lips--you'll have to wait until it wears off). I sure love you, Savannah!

Rick and I celebrated our 7th Wedding Anniversary on January 19th. We've known each other now for 10 years...and they have been the best of my life. Thanks for being such a great husband--I love you!

Yes...it's true. In anticipation of our little boy (coming in the next week or two), I've become a "Mini-Van Mom". It's actually really fun to drive and very convenient....not to mention my 3 and 4 year old think it's the coolest thing ever! I think Rick is even growing on the idea. =)

Scott came home from Iraq. We feel so blessed to have him back in the United States with us...now we just have to get him to open a practice in the West (he is now in Washington DC)!

One Brave little BOY!

Yes that's right...on February 19,2009 we are going to welcome a little BABY BOY into our family. We are very excited...but kind of nervous. How is this house of pink and dolls going to handle a little boy?
We feel very blessed and excited about our new adventure!

McCall, Idaho

At the end of July, we enjoyed a week in McCall, Idaho with my extended family. We spent most of our time:
playing in the sand (Uncle Scott helped Hannah and Emily "bury" Savannah in the sand),

riding on the jet skiis or boat,







biking around the lake (my parents deserve the "gold star" for finishing the 26 mile ride in a big rainstorm),










sailing on the "Hobie Cat" (my brother Scott's sailing class really paid off...with a little help from the "Brazilian Pro" my mom),









"catching up" with family (not to mention holding my newest nephew, Matthew),











and of course, what our family does best....EATING!









Another highlight was when the kids tried out the new ski Uncle Bill bought. Believe it or not, Emily (4 years old) was far more hesitant then Savannah (2 1/2 years old). Savannah didn't want to get off the ski!






Although my grandma didn't feel well, she still came. Thanks for a wonderful trip, Gammy!

Happy 4th of July

We had a great weekend in southern Utah for a family reunion. We all loved spending time with family and enjoying nature.

The girls loved every minute of this trip...

picking flowers,

building forts,

catching a fish in a stream,

and their and VERY favorite.....Riding 4-Wheelers! They giggled every ride, the whole time.

Pioneer Trek

Would I do it again?

Two days ago, I returned from a pioneer trek with the youth in our stake. I was asked to serve as the nurse on the medical team. We walked 26 miles over 3 1/2 days in the blazing, hot sun. (In fact, everyone keeps on asking me where I got my nice tan...I think they are expecting me to say Hawaii, but are disappointed to here it was on pioneer trek!) It was hard, but such a great experience. Our medical team helped with dehydration, tick removal (one of which was in me), LOTS of blisters, and various other needs.

Over the trek, I would walk up and back along side the youth as they pulled their handcarts(making me feel like I walked double the miles)...and just as we would stop for a water break, I would run around and help everyone and we would be on our way again. Honestly, I felt like the Lord answered my prayers and I felt like I had plenty of strength and energy.

I felt the spirit of our pioneer heritage and learned many life-long lessons. I saw the lives of many of the youth change as they had time to be out in nature and come closer to their Heavenly Father.

Would I do it again? Of course...just give me a little time because I sure missed my girls and husband!

Happy Birthday Emily!

Emily's 4th Birthday... Of course started with our "breakfast in bed" tradition. The little "early riser" woke up too soon, so I had to send her back to bed while I whipped together a peanut butter toast and strawberries. She didn't seem to mind, but she made sure we all had to sit on her bed and watch her eat!

I wasn't planning on a party, two days before her birthday Emily starting inviting all of her friends for her birthday party.

Emily would say, "Come to my house for my party, and don't forget to wear your ballerina costume!" So, then it was official, we were having a...Ballerina Party!

Our "special guest" at the party was Jasmine, Emily's cousin. She wore her ballet costume a taught the girls some ballet dancing. Poor Tanner (our only boy at the party). He did his own "Superman Jumps".

Savannah especially loved Jasmine in her "toe shoes".

When Jasmine did a turn, Savannah said, "BEAUTIFUL."

Savannah practiced being up on her tippy toes all day!

My attempt at a ballerina cake....

We ended the day with a visit from Rick's parents. We love Grandma June and Grandpa!