So much to do...

It seems like there is so much I want to do, that I begin to become overcome with obsessive emotions of wanting to accomplish everything right now! Which then leads to a great feeling of being overwhelmed which leads to sitting in a state of stupor until I take the plunge and begin a task. And this doesn't even have anything to do with Christmas being on the horizon.

This wouldn't be a problem if I didn't care so much about having things dones - like painting rooms, working on the house, making crafts, etc... But I want to do them. And with 2 children it seems so impossible. And I struggle with wanting things done now. I've decided I want to paint the spare bedroom/craft room which means I want to wave my magic wand and have it done now. However things like Thanksgiving next week, Christmas shopping and the basic necessities of feeding and caring for children kind of get in the way.

Does anyone know what I'm talking about? I can see the cake, but do I get to eat it too? For example, I love to blog - but I feel I never have the time to do it. How Melissa gets all those pictures and blogs taken care of, I will never know!

Any suggestions...

Meanwhile, tonight we gave Ava her first taste of cereal. She's been waking up in the middle of the night after 3 months of perfect 9 hour nights, so we figured she may need a little something more. She thought differently...

She kept giving me this look that said "really... this... why do you want me to eat this." Try again tomorrow.

And while I was feeding the little one, Dayne was trying to teach Leilani to pose. Result below.

And anyone want to design me a new header or have any suggestions. My creative juices don't really flow into creating something from nothing.

Craigslist

What a couple of weeks it has been for me and Craigslist. I haven't looked at that website in forever, and all of a sudden I couldn't stop. But I just kept finding good deals. Granted I had to drive to Plano, Keller, Burleson and Frisco to get them, it was worth it. In the past few weeks we've gotten a kitchen chandelier, a toddler bed for Leilani, an upholstered rocker for $25! and a very expensive vacuum for a good price. The vacuum works so well that even Leilani likes using it. She really is vacuuming.

Honestly, I've sucked up more dirt and dust this week then I even knew was possible. It pays to invest in a good vacuum.

Oh, and Dayne got a new paintball gun (thanks Chris), and it's pretty. I also finally sold something on Craigslist - it took a couple of weeks - I guess my stuff isn't as 'wanted' as I think it is. So some good deals for us - but watch out. Once you start looking for good deals, it is really hard to stop.

My baby...

My first born is now 2 years old. I know that is not very up there in years, but at the same time, it is... She had quite a week of birthday celebration. We hung streamers on her door and said Happy Birthday when she came out, so she thinks streamers are called Happy Birthday...

I went through all the trouble of making a cake (yes, I need practice) and I turn around and find this! She's looking at me like "what, I told you I wanted cake."

But here she is at her party. I just couldn't resist this fairy costume from Children's Place. It is so Leilani.

And this was her favorite gift. A Disney princess card that sang when you open it. She got a big smile every time she opened. She just sat there and opened, closed, opened, closed...

(Did you know everyone can be a princess? The card says so)

Happy Birthday Baby!

Fascinators

I have to showcase my sister-in-law. She makes these hair accessories she calls fascinators, and I think they are simply amazing and gorgeous. If I could do my wedding over again, I would definitely have one of these instead. I always wanted the up-swept hair with a large flower on the side. Why I didn't do it... But she has a large variety and I think everyone should check them out. They are a trend with wearing. Check them out here.

Love them!

Photo courtesy of minelolly. The link is also on my sidebar.

Conference

What a wonderful conference we just had. Was any one else inspired? I loved all four sessions and my favorite talk was by Elder Bednar. Any talk on the family always inspires me. He gave three things that I believe will make any family succesful. 1. Tell your family you love them 2. Share your tesitmony with them 3. Be consistent and above all us don't be embarrassed or scared to do any of these things. I never realized that other people besides myself might be embarrassed to tell their family that they love them (especially since we are all adults). How silly we become as we get older. Another lesson from conference - become as a little child. And no matter how old we become, I know that I can always work on stregthening my family.

I hope everyone got the chance to watch and enjoy. I love conference weekend.

Sep 30th

These are my beautiful girls in the morning. Wake up, hug mom and dad, get OJ and get in bed to watch a movie.

Leilani sat and read and entire book with me (Are You My Mother?). I was so impressed - this is something she's never done before. But maybe she's more interested now because she recognizes the bird, tree, kitten, dog, etc...

And I don't want to forget little Ava's blessing. She was blessed over Labor Day weekend. She is wearing my dress which Leilani also wore. She is such a wonderful baby! She is going on 3 months (crazy!), is 24 inches and 11 1/2 pounds. She's my baby.

7 Weeks