Girls Lunch

This last Thursday was my friend Heather's birthday lunch. She chose to go to El Toro Viejo (who knows if I spelled that right). It was nice to get out without the baby and kids. Just so you know if you go there on your birthday you can wear a Sombrero!!!

We've made the Move

Every time we have a new baby it's always a struggle to know when to move them out of our room. For me it's so convenient to have them right next to the bed. Kevin has pointed out that we both sleep better once they are in their own room. BriLynn turned two weeks on Tuesday so we moved her to the crib in Danika's room. I'm not sure I'm sleeping better but I do get colder since I have to get up and walk to the other room. She has been sleeping better, I think she has put her two four hour sleep stretches together so that's nice.
At what age do you move your babies out of your room? Or do you ever have them in your room?
Anyway, here is a cute picture of her in her crib.

SNOW!!!

I don't know about your kids but as soon as my kids saw the snow this morning it was as if they had died and gone to heaven. The older ones wern't able to play since they had to go to school but here is a picture of the younger ones having fun in the back yard.
I was worried that Jacob wouldn't want to be out for long since it was cold but he actually wanted to stay out longer than Luke. Ahh brings back memories.

Halloween in December?

What do you do when your bored? Well my kids wanted to paint their faces. Danika started with wanting to be a mouse. Andrew ended up as Sonic. Kevin is awarded for the great art work done here he he.

Just one of those days!

I should have known that having a great night sleep would be the high before the low. Last night she was awake from 1-4. Plus I have a head cold and that makes sleep that much harder. The hardest part of my day is trying to get Jacob down for his nap. I can't pick him up..I did it a couple times and paid for it later. So today I had to drag him to his room. It's frustrating not to be able to do the things I regularly do like picking up a child. On a positive note, I don't think the baby blues kicked in this time. I figure if it hasn't kicked in after a week it probably won't. Don't get me wrong I have my moments but I'm sure that's normal. Oh just a note to all those in the ward...don't forget the Christmas party tonight. Okay I'm done, thanks for letting me vent!

Bask in the Moment

Sorry I have to take the time to Bask in the Moment....BriLynn slept through the night last night. I know it may not happen again tonight but for right now I'm relishing it. She went down around 10:30 woke up to eat at 3:30 and then went right back down and didn't wake up till close to 8:00. You may not consider that sleeping through the night when still waking up for a feeding but I do if she goes right back down. Her first four or five days home she was awake for a good part of the night so I hope this continues. I can't believe she is a week old today.
I've been so grateful for those who have brought meals. I used to think it was strange because I feel well enough to make food for my family, but maybe number five has worn me down because it has been wonderful not to worry about it. To bad it doesn't last for a couple months HA HA.

Cabbage and Bandaids

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I wanted to post this poem on Thanksgiving but of course my routine is a little crazier than normal.

May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have never a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!

The way I stuffed myself I'm sure it won't he he. Okay as to the Title of this post, I am now very grateful for Cabbage. Why you ask? One of my friends once told me that to ease engorgement you could use cabbage leaves in your bra. I've tried it this time and it works. As for bandaids, I was nursing BriLynn and Jacob said owie and ran to the bathroom to get me a bandaid, I thought it was funny.

Here is another picture of BriLynn, with clothes on and her eyes open :)

SHE'S HERE!

After a push and a half we welcomed BriLynn Westwood into the world at 3:13. She was 7lbs 11oz. and 19 inches long. We had a hard time deciding how to spell the name. There was Brielynn, or Breelyn, or Brelynn etc.. you get the point. We like the way the capital L looks. Anyway I'm sure there will be more pictures to come. Oh I also wanted to share something I thought was interesting. As Kevin was in the Nursery, giving her a bath they discussed weird names that have come through. I thought he was joking but someone here actually named their baby Dragonslayer. Poor kid, my doctor said it was one of her patients that named their son Indiana...their last name is Jones. Another strange one was Abcde. I think it's suppose to be pronounced Ab-si-de. I find it interesting that parents can name their kids these names, don't you?

Packed and Ready!

So today I have been cleaning and cleaning to get things ready. Sometimes I wonder why I bother since it gets dirty so fast with four little ones running around. I also have been packing the "bag." I remember being told not to bring a pair of pre-pregnancy pants to wear home when I had my first. I still did it, and of course was so sad to see that they wouldn't even go past my thighs (sigh). I know better now. I'm also excited to take some movies to watch. Packing the babies clothes into the bag is fun but weird.... I didn't ever think we would have another little girl. My wonderful Mother in Law got me this onesie that says "Don't wake me, I'll wake you." Very fitting don't you think?
Isn't it strange how you anticipate for so long bringing your little one home and ponder how it will be, but when you actually have them it's like they were always a part of your family? Do any of you feel that way or is it just us? Anyway, we will be sure to post pictures as soon as possible. Thanks for every one's "good luck" wishes.

Fun News and Food Frenzy Friday

Last night Jacob went in the potty!!! Well I guess I should say on. He grabbed his diaper and said potty. He has done this a couple times and I'd humor him and put him on the toilet (doesn't hurt to get him used to the idea right? He'll be two next month) Well as I was getting a diaper from his room he peed all over the seat. I've never been so excited to clean up pee before.

Well as for the names we still don't know but THANKS for all your ideas and responses. Don't worry Steph, I would never "steal" a name if you really liked it. Tina, Stacy is my sister in laws name and LOL Leanne on "Serenity my foot" he he. I keep bringing up Abigail to Kevin and he keeps forgeting it and says "whats that "A" name you keep mentioning you like?" So maybe that's not a good sign? Anyway thanks again for all your comments. If you think of anymore names we would love to hear them. :)

I haven't posted a recipe for awhile so I thought I better post one. Sorry if it's a repeat, I haven't been keeping track I guess I should eh?

Bacon Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients:
1 pkg fettuccine- cooked
1 lb. sliced bacon, diced
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken cubed
1/4 tsp. both salt and pepper
1 jar (16 oz) prepared Alfredo sauce
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
In skillet cook bacon- remove and reserve 3 Tbs. drippings. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in drippings. Stir fettuccine into skillet and add Alfredo sauce, seasonings and bacon. Cook until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!