Like Mother Like Son

I have had really bad restless legs with this pregnancy, so one of the things that really helps is to massage my feet each night for a really long time before I go to bed.
I had to get up during one of my "sessions" and I came back to my spot being taken by this little guy! :)

Cute little Sam had gotten right where I was with his feet on the massager, just like I do.
I love how they just pick things up and mimic everything you do....it's a little scary too at times, but usually, just plain cute! :)

#2

Seth got a fun surprise this last week. Sister Atkins, one of his converts from his mission, was out visiting and we got to spend some time with her. She is a HOOT! Talk about a true southerner at heart. She has the thickest, richest accent and great sayings and phrases! She calls Seth "Shoog" (short for sugar). It is the best. We love to keep the messages she leaves him just to listen to her talk.
She calls Seth "#2". His companion he was with when he found her is "#1". I think she loves Seth the most and just loves to rub it in, it is fun to watch!
There are always those few people who really define your mission and Sister Atkins is that for Seth. It was fun to see her after all these years and see where and who she has become.

The Prophet Said to Plant a Garden.....

I have planted various gardens and not yielded a thing! This year was going to be different...and thankfully it was! Although I lost over half of my plants to our freakish Utah weather, I tried my best with what survived!
My "garden" ended up consisting of 1 tomato plant and 2 peppers. I am kind of glad that was all that made it because with the extreme heat we've been having and being pregnant, I didn't take care of it as well as I would have liked.
....but after all that....I got 2 tomatoes so far! :) I am so happy!

Happy Birthday Mr. Sethery

We had a fun day for Seth on his birthday. The boys and I went and had to get some "party horns" because that is what Sam said you had to have to have a birthday party. We also picked up a small cake that the boys couldn't wait to devour!
Since Seth always just buys whatever it is that he wants, he is a tough one to surprise, let alone shop for. So I thought it would be a cute idea to finally frame our Star Wars pictures from Disney World and give those to him. (Every time we go to Disney World we take a shot of our faces in a Star Wars theme) So I went and got some nice frames, put the pictures in, and wrapped them up.
Well, when Seth opened his present he said, "really?" (He didn't get that I was trying to frame them for him so that we could display them.) Then he asked, "how much did this cost me?" I of course, being pregnant and emotional try to hold back the tears as I realized that my idea backfired.
Well, I had to go upstairs to "collect" myself. Seth went upstairs later, saw the new bedspread I had picked up (which is blue-his FAVORITE color) and said, "now THAT'S a birthday present!"
That figures! :) We had a good laugh about it. Needless to say, I will probably still try to surprise him, and it will still probably backfire every time, but hey, we've got a good streak going, why blow it now?! :)

A Vacation from my PROblems!

One of my favorite all time movies is "What about Bob?" I love his "vacation from his PRO-blems" and so that is exactly what I took.
Seth took the week off of work and we headed up to Bear Lake. It was such a wonderful trip. We just went up and relaxed and recharged. Our boys got sick at the beginning (Bear Lake trips and sickness have seemed to go hand in hand for us), but things got better.
I have had such a difficult time with this pregnancy. Both physical and emotional. I am not one to ever admit I can't do things, or not stay up on things, but that is exactly what has been going on, so it has been very humbling. Before our trip, when my parents were still in town, Seth and my dad gave me a much needed blessing. I am so grateful for the priesthood. I am grateful that I can ask for a blessing, have a worthy husband to do it, AND receive council and comfort from my Heavenly Father.
I am also grateful to have a place to go like our condo to get away from everything, re-evaluate and re-prioritize my life.
Seth and I came back happy and we had some great conversations. He has been the best husband and friend ever. I love him and and thankful for all he does and continues to do for me, especially now when I am not exactly carrying my share.