Our month of May

 Playing in the tub

 We made an Elephant mask. Nola was obessed with Elephants for a while. Now it's Dolphins.

 Daddy came home from Rock Springs with a Tramp

 Nola took it upon herself one day to drag her picnic table in by herself from the back porch to do her puzzles.

 Our Potty princess. She finally is showing a desire to try and has been pretty successful. She earned this princess set by going potty.

 Momma painted Nola's toes pink with sparkles. She was thrilled as you can tell.

 Myla at ten months.

 Myla's first taste of spagetti.

 I guess she knows what to dew.

 Playing in the pool at Grandma and Grandpa Searle's. It was only 95 Degrees that day.

This past month has been a trying month for Devin and I. Devin had the opportunity to make some extra money covering vacation for a Doctor in Rock Springs which put him out of town for several days here and there. He also had a camp out (Scouts) and a seminar that was also in Rock Springs. So we had Daddy home for 14 nights of the 31 days in May. We are SOOO glad May is over. We are trucking along with the pregnancy and I am doing good so far. I am very anxious to deliver Kayla and have a much deserved break from pregnancy.  Devin and I are new car shopping which has been more stressful for him than me. We are hoping to find something before our third little bundle comes. Nola is FINALLY expressing the need and desire to go potty. I could not be more excited or relieved. I am ready to have a break from multiple diaper changes a day for a few weeks. Myla is pulling herself up and standing for a few seconds. She is close to taking off. Devin said she took a step last night but I was busy in the other room and missed it. She is getting so big and is finally starting to hold her own with her big sister. Makes me laugh. 

My beautiful babies

It's a Girl!

Simpson latest

Myla

Nola and dad making tents in the living room.

Myla 7 months

Eating peas

Making our Valentines cookies.

Wearing the skirt G-ma Simpson made.

Myla 8 months also wearing a G-ma Simpson creation

Famous family Picture. My dad did it with us and Devin's did it with them.

Myla had her latest check up this last week. She is weighing in about 15 pounds 13 ounces. She is going to be a little peanut. Nola weighed 17 pounds at her 6 month check up. Crazy how tiny she is. She is not crawling yet, but she rolls to everything and anything she wants. She cut her bottom two teeth on Saturday. So we are getting through that. She has been extra sleepy, but other then that she has been a trouper. I find out what I am having boy or girl next week and we are excited to find out. Devin has been busy with the clinic and managing Young men and Scouts. I am so excited for Spring which unfortunately doesn't not come to these parts until June. SIGH! Nola is busy being a two year old and keeps me busy demanding my attention at all hours of the day. She is getting so big and smart. I love having little conversations with her. She is such a good big sister if you don't count all the times she sits on, takes things away from and yells at Myla to "stop crying"! What are big sisters for right?!

a few pictures

Myla 7 months

Respond to previous post.

Obviously I have had mixed emotions about all of this. My baby is only six months old. I was just starting to get into a healthy mind to get the previous baby weights off my bones, but every time I start to get overwhelmed that ever so comforting feeling comes saying "I don't give you more than you can handle". I am due August 18th. Myla and baby # 3 will be 13 months apart. SIGH. So far we are sick, tired and baby is doing great. Thanks friends for the congrats. I am going to need many more encouraging words over the next several months.

Ready or not here I come!

Christmas 2011

Hats

Nola got this cute hat for Christmas.

This is dad's hat she likes to put on.

Playing in the snow

Hanging out with Nola and Myla

Sitting up in the bouncy chair is the only time I can get her to practice the little stink.
Oh well whatever it takes.

Dad put Nola in charge of doing her own hair the other day. So she chose to put three bows in.
I had to let her run errands this way.

Visitors

In late November we saw quit a few of these guys looking for girlfriends.
It is so fun to see so much of nature in our backyard.

As I was rocking Myla to sleep this morning I couldn't help but start to picture a Young Mother in Bethlehem several thousands of years ago rocking to sleep her new born son. I couldn't help but reflect upon her mission. To raise a perfect being. A being who would save us all from ourselves and the temptations that are ours to overcome. I saw her in my mind scold him and then retract as she remembered what her mission was. How many times she must have felt imperfect even more so than I do.What thoughts must have been placed in her heart to try to distract her from what she needed to do. I am grateful for her and I love her. I hope some day to be worthy to meet and talk with such a women. The mother of my Savior.

My Thanksgiving

What I am thankful for. My Heavenly Father. I am grateful for how he whispers my potential in my heart and head and reminds me that mother hood is a wonderful gift and to not sweat the small stuff. I love how he helps me be the best mom I can be by prompting me to not push too hard or to push a little harder. My Dev. I am very thankful to have a husband who is not perfect and allows me to not be perfect either. I am thankful for the hard working man that he is. I love watching him be a daddy. I think my love for him has grown in all new ways since the girls came into our family. I love curling up in his arms. I am thankful for our eternal marriage and knowing I am his and he is mine forever. My girls. Mother hood for me has brought on so many more feelings of in adequacy. I know these feelings do not come from a heavenly place which only motivates me further to raise my girls to be beautiful inside and out and to prepare them for there roles as mommy's someday. I love hearing Nola's thoughts. She makes me laugh right out loud at least 20 times a day. Myla is starting to show her personality and doesn't let us forget she is the room as she squeals at us if we don't include her. My Searle's. I have benefited so much from being closer to my family. I am grateful for time spent far away , but I am still so glad they are only a few short hours away anytime I need them. My Simpson's. I am grateful to have married into a family that is so similar to mine in ways of love and support. I am grateful to have a husband working and an roof over my head. A roof that we own. I still pinch myself and say this house is mine. I cannot wait to have our first Christmas in our home. I am grateful to my friends. I have said this before but you have also molded me to be the best wife, mommy, sister, daughter and friend that I can be. Thanks for calling when you do. Sometimes it is the light I need on stressful days.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU ALL. I love you .

Being Simpson

This where they all ended up waiting for dinner the other night. Made me laugh.

Myla's first 4 months

One Month

Two months.
At her 2 month check up she weighed in at nine pounds.

Three months.

Four months.
Myla is starting to put things to her mouth and play with some toys.
She is also starting to twist her body to get to her side. She weighs 12 pounds.

View

This was the view from my front porch the other night.
It was breath taking. My photography does not do it justice.

My girls

All ready for bed.