Cruise

Ok I've now updated my blog except for pictures from the cruise that David and I took way back in February. Let me tell you that is the way to travel. We LOVED every minute of it. It was just the break we needed and perfect amount of time. We went to Mexico and stopped at three different ports. Seriously if you've never been on a cruise you need to start saving so you can. Its so relaxing and wonderful. You are waited on hand and foot and fed all day every day. Here are some pictures of our trip. Thanks to our wonderful family who took Daniel (who got really sick while we were gone) for the week and let us enjoy the peace a quiet. David went Para sailing, and I enjoyed cheap shopping and the sun. The best way to spend an Anniversary!!Huge sand man

The dessert I got every night

Formal night out on the deck

A scary taxi ride through one of the towns on a cobblestone road with no real lanes

The view off the back of the ship

The beach in Cabo
Our tour guide in Mazatlan. By the way the city didn't have that much to tour so he'd say "look at that license plate its from Mexico city they are the tomato city."or "Look at those flowers aren't they beautiful?" but by far his favorite saying was "don't worry be happy" no lie he said it at least 20 times.
David Para Sailing. No joke they literally came up to us while we were walking on the beach and asked if he wanted to go. He said sure. A man on the beach waved to this little tiny boat being pushed around by waves that drove by and threw a rope tied to a big water jug. Another man on the beach swam out grabbed the robe and tied it to Davids harness. They told him to just run down the beach and he was off. He told me afterward that they didn't even tell him how to land until he was hovering overhead waiting to come down.
The rock behind us is white because of all the birds that go potty on it. One of the important things our tour guide pointed out to us.
Our ship and my 4 month prego belly.

Our water taxi ride in Cabo.
Me loving the sun and David Hiding from it
I wanted to take this man home with me. He made our bed every morning and turned down our covers every night. He even cleaned up our clothes if they were left on the floor. I wanted to just put him in my suitcase.
And the best for last...these two waiters were AMAZING. We found them our second night on the cruise and never ate at a different resturant or table. They took such good care of us. The One with the glasses said "you want two desserts I'll give you two desserts. I take care of you" He was from Portugal and the other is from the Philippines and he was the best at keeping my Sprite refilled. They were super nice and never gave us any dirty looks when we asked for two of something. These guys leave home for 9 months out of the year to support their families to take care of lazy people like me. I love them...

My Birthday

I turned 26 on the 4th of this month. It was a great day. I spent the morning just hanging out with my bestest little buddy. That afternoon my Mother in-law and sister in-laws and David's cousin JoJo and kids, went to the park and had a picnic and let the boys play for a few hours. Daniel loves to play with Milo and Elliot. Later that night we headed up the canyon to roast hot dogs and marshmallows. Daniel loved helping with the fire. He gathered little sticks all night to throw in. David surprised me with a really yummy birthday cake and we made delicious s'mores. That is totally my kind of Birthday just relax and enjoy family. Thanks everyone!!!

The brown family

Clear back in April we went to the Zoo and Daddy got to come with us. Along with Auntie Bryan, Auntie Leigh, Ellison, Tatum, Jojo, Milo, Elliot, Flora and Grandpa. It was freezing cold when we first go there. But we had a great time enjoying the animals and each other. We really love to go to the zoo.



Also we took a weekend trip up to Jackson Hole with all of the Browns except Cale Heather and Bean (I went, I just didn't get any pictures of myself to prove it). Grandma Brown had a conference and was busy all weekend while we played. We spent one afternoon in Yellowstone and arrived at Old Faithful just as it erupted had yummy ice cream and saw lots of buffalo. They came super close to the car and Daniel loved it. The adventurous ones also spent one day river rafting but being 7 months prego and with snow still on parts of the bank there was no way I was going so Daniel and I took a long afternoon nap and played at a nearby park. We had the best food while there. We ate at this little pizza place and a Mexican place that had the best burritos I've ever had. Good food and good company!!!

Good Times

We go and visit Megan and the boys at least once a week. We are so lucky to live close and be able to visit so often. She has so many fun places close to her house and when we are feeling adventurous we pack up all three boys and head out for whatever free entertainment we can find. This first picture is of Liberty Park. I had a great video but sadly lost it when I updated my phone. It was a video of Daniels first Ferris Wheel ride. He was so excited when he saw it and wanted to go so bad, Megan got him a ticket and took him on it. He was in Heaven! He kept yelling "I'm not scared mommy!!" and he wasn't. You could just see him poke his head over the bar when he reached the top. He was so happy to be as tall as the trees. I kick myself for loosing that video. We also got to feed the ducks and geese the day before the oil spill polluted the pond. Lucky us. It was a little scary at how friendly they were they had no fear as long as you had bread. At one point we found ourselves completely surrounded and I had a panic moment. We also took the boys to Temple Square and the Church History Museum. Just in case you didn't already know this the Museum has a great kids exhibit going right now that is totally free and so much fun. Daniel loved it. There were pictures to color, dress-ups, games, stories, he got to make a stain glass window. It was tons of fun.




Megan and I have also found a love for Hatch Family Chocolates. I saw their TV show on TLC The Little Chocolatiers and told Megan we had to go. They really do have such good Chocolate I've been craving it and I'm not even a huge chocolate fan. Daniel also loved the chocolate and talked about it for a long time.

We also make a lot of sugar cookies. Megs has this great recipe that we can't get enough of. Its seriously so yummy with homemade frosting we find ourselves eating them all the time. We have a good time together the 5 of us. Not pictured is our trip to Idaho. We crammed all three car seats in the back of Megs Subaru and drove 3 hours to Burly Idaho to visit our grandma. It was a nice change of scenery and great to visit her. We also have gone swimming at my Aunts pool (thanks Sandi), taken many walks to grandma and grandpas, and just sat around all day. I love Megan and her super cute boys so much. I'm really glad that we have been able to spend so much time helping each other out. I hope for more adventures when we add a little girl to the picture.

The end is near...

I just don't know if it's near enough. I have 1 week and 5 days till my due date. I'm fat, swollen, emotional (really emotional), and super tired. I don't know how much longer I can do this. I have a doctors appointment in the morning and I'm praying she says I'm ready and I don't have to drive home, but straight to the hospital. I think I'm just going to break down and cry in hopes that she will have pity on me and induce my labor. All that could be missed if I just go into labor right now. Its not that much to ask is it? I don't think it is. But until that "blissful" moment I have this little guy to keep me busy and somewhat distracted.

3 weeks...

I can't believe that it has been 3 weeks since my last post. I'm always on blogs but rarely take the time to update my own. Not that I have much to say or people want to read it but its a good way to keep memories.

The baby is still super active. She is always kicking and moving, which is great because I panic if I can't remember when she last moved. So I just give her a nice nudge and she does it right back. As far as we know she is perfectly healthy I'm measuring right on and have started my weekly visits. I haven't gained that much weight yet. I keep waiting for the visit I step on the scale and am passed 180. So far so good. We have yet to decide on a name for her. Originally it was Dayvie but we've since changed our minds. Baby naming is extremely hard for me, I feel a lot of pressure.

Daniel is growing up right before our eyes. He has turned into quite the bossy little boy and loves to tell people what they can or can't do and how to do it. We are working on him using please so he is a nice bossy person but I realized today that maybe I need to work on saying please too. I think I tell him what to do more often without a please then with. So Please is the word for the week. He has also been super cuddly with me these past few weeks. I'm pretty sure he knows there is a big change coming and that he won't get 100% of my attention so he's stocking up now. I don't mind it, I love his cuddles especially in the mornings when he comes and gets in my bed and lays as close to me as he possibly can. We are doing great with potty training as long as I remember to take him. He's been out of diapers for 3 weeks but in pull-ups and we occasionally are able to do the underwear all day(not during nap time, I made that mistake once and won't do it again). He loves to be outside and now that its getting warmer I try to take me out more. Its been super crazy weather here in Utah with nice mornings and freezing afternoons or freezing mornings and hot afternoons. We haven't hit the ridiculously hot weather yet except for just a few days. We started swim lessons and he is doing great, actually it really depends on the day today was freezing and he wasn't real excited to be in the water but he is getting more brave. Oh and probably one of the cutest things ever is when Daniel sits on my lap and tells his sister a story or sings her a song. Today it was a song that he made up and afterward he lifted up my shirt and kissed my belly and gave it a hug. I hope he loves her as much when she is actually here. Our family is doing great. We are so blessed and excited to go from 3 to 4 and can't wait to meet our new little addition. Sorry this is a long boring post.

I asked him what he was doing and he said "Mogley puts a Banana on his head(from The Jungle Book)

"Mom I'm Pumping!"

Look at the perfect blue to gray color scale he made with his crayons

Hanging out in the washing machine

Making his fort

6 Weeks!!!

That's right I've only got 6 weeks left as of today!!! I can't believe its going so fast, but I have a feeling its going to slow down really soon. I'm starting to get worried and anxious and I have been cleaning a lot more lately. I've also been trying to be more positive and with the help of my Father in Heaven have noticed a HUGE difference. I'm super excited to meet this little girl!!!

9 weeks!!!

According to the book I've been reading as of today the baby is supposed to be as big as a head of lettuce, about 18 in and 3.2lbs. I found out this week that unless something goes wrong I won't get another ultrasound. I am super bummed. Not because the baby is healthy and doing well, really well, she is a mover and I think she's awake more then she is asleep. She is also super sensitive about people being in "her" space and will kick if she feels someone else near my belly. I just love having an ultrasound when the baby actually looks like a baby. With Daniel for the last month I had to have stress tests twice a week and so I got to see him a lot. I'm super sad that I won't get to see her again until she comes out. I'm not good with surprises and I just want to see her and 9 weeks seems like FOR-EVER!!! Daniel is being super cute about his baby sister. Sometimes he'll sit on my lap and tell her a story or sing her a song. The cutest is when he kisses my belly and tells her that he loves her. I'm hoping he still loves her as much when she is actually here.

This pregnancy has been a new experience for me and I feel like I've been ungrateful and super grumpy and as it comes to an end I'm sad that I haven't been my grateful for the blessing that is growing inside of me. I'm sad that David and Daniel have had to put up with a grumpy wife/mom. I can't go back (and I wouldn't) but I can change my attitude now and try to be a better more grateful mom and that is my goal for the last 9 weeks, to enjoy this blessing of being pregnant and to really look at it as a blessing.

New blog

I found a new blog today and I love it. Its http://verypurpleperson.com this woman is amazingly talented. I would love to wear some of her dresses but I'm not sure if I'm brave enough. Here are some of my favorites:
http://verypurpleperson.com/2010/02/bib-dress.html
http://verypurpleperson.com/2009/12/blue.html
http://verypurpleperson.com/2010/03/stylish-dress-book-3-dress-n.html
http://verypurpleperson.com/2009/12/gold-dots-dress-and-gathered-dress-tutorial.html
(Scroll down to the bottom of the post for this one I don't like the polka dot dress but I like her variations)

Daniel

I realize that I have neglected to update on Daniel since his birthday and I didn't even use a recent picture for that. I feel like a terrible mom. So here is the update
*He is talking more then ever and uses complete sentences
*Still loves to dance to any music with a good beat (he'll let you know if he doesn't like the song)
*Can count on his own up to 14 sometimes 15
*Knows D is for Daniel and Daddy and recognizes the letter D when mixed with other letters
*Can recite a few nursery rhymes from memory (Baa Baa Black sheep, Twinkle Twinkle little star and Hey Diddle Diddle).
*Sings I am a Child of God with us every night and sometimes the first two verses of Wheels on the bus.
*Got a basketball hoop for his Birthday and LOVES shooting any and every ball in the house
*Also loves to color and put his puzzles together.
*Shares most of the time
*Puts his jacket in his room after he takes it off without being asked.
*Almost can put his own shirt on the, arm holes are tricky
*Can go #2 on the potty but we are still working on #1 (I'm not really serious enough to take the diaper off and put him on underpants just yet)
*Rolls his eyes at you
*Loves to ask questions like whats that
*Calls me mama
*Loves Animals real and plastic especially a Llama named Dali
*Says his own prayers
*Gives the best kisses and hugs
*Is in love with his Twin cousins, especially Benji
*Is an expert mess maker
*Favorite movies are Winnie the Pooh, The last Unicorn, Toy Story 2 and The Fox and the Hound
*Playing Memory
*Went to his very first Birthday party and LOVED it!

Story #1The other day he said " Mama will you put my shoes on please? Sure Daniel where are you going? To work. Your going to work? Yep will you put my shoes on please? Daniel what are you going to do at work? Umm Play football and basketball with daddy(David has a football and basketball under his desk at work)." After we put his shoes on he said " Will you open the door for me please Mama, I'm going to work. Daniel how are you going to get there daddies work is far away and he has to drive his car. I dunno will you open the door please mama?" I finally was able to get his mind off going to work I think we played memory.
Story #2 Daniel was in the front room and found a coupon on the couch, very seriously he turned to me and said "what the heck is this?" I died laughing
Story#3 The next morning David was getting ready and Daniel loves to get ready with him. David dripped some water on Daniels head and this is what I heard from the bathroom "OH...My....Gosh! Mommy daddy just dripped water all over my head!" again I about died laughing.
He has such a personality and is growing up so fast!
Daniel Dancing (there are much better videos they are just to big to put on here)

Blogs...

So I'm pretty sure I'm addicted to blogging. Not actually writing on my blog but discovering other peoples blogs. It all started with this one http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com and she had a link to this one http://www.oneprettything.com who has so many links I can't even post all the different ones I've looked at in the past hour. Right now I'm stuck on this one http://dollarstorecrafts.com. I totally admit that some of these crafts are so cheesy/tacky but some of them actually have potential. I really want to drive over to the dollar store right now and see what I can find, good thing its closed.
Its like an illness or an addiction. I have 8 different tabs open on my browser right now from chaining(not sure that's the right word or even is a word but it works) through blogs. I'm seriously OUT OF CONTROL!!! Am I the only one that has this problem? I sure hope not!

Crafty???

I wouldn't go as far as saying I'm crafty but I have done a few projects in the last few months that I am proud of.

When my sister found out she was having twins I decided that I'd make them blankets. Not the best idea seeing how I don't really sew but I finished them. I did end up having a lady in my ward do the quilting with her machine but it was so worth it. The binding about killed me and I cried a few times but it all worked out and I think they turned out pretty dang good for never finishing a quilt in my life. (I started one for Daniel before he was born but its still just a top). So here they are...Twin Quilts

Back

Front

Quilt #1

Quilt #2

I made Daniel these little farm animal finger puppets out of felt for our church bag. They are part of a quiet book that maybe one day I'll try making but for now he enjoys just playing with the animals (I took the picture sideways and can't figure out how to turn it sorry)...
And the latest are these little owls. They are supposed to be for teething babies so I made one for each of the twins and the pink one is for my baby and Daniel couldn't be left out so his is the blue one. They were super easy to make and I think that they are really cute.
I'm currently in the middle of a project that I don't really want to finish but need to finish so we'll see how that goes. When I finish it I'll post pictures.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Happy Birthday to two of my VERY BEST FRIENDS!!! Megan's birthday was yesterday and Lindsie's is today. I truly am blessed to have such wonderful sisters that I can consider my friends. I don't just love them I like them a lot.

Six years ago...

Six years ago today I met this guy...

and he changed my life.

Cinnamon Bun Pancakes

I made these for breakfast this morning. They are yummy!!! I didn't go as far as the icing we just used regular syrup, but these are still way better than your regular pancake and sure easy to make. Head over to this website http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen-blog/2010/02/a-tasty-recipe-cinnamon-bun-pancakes/ for the recipe.

FEED ME!!!

Okay so I made a batch of Cinamon rolls for brunch this morning and asked David if he wanted any(just the pre-made not from scratch) he said no. He's trying to be good because we just ate like a King and Queen for the last week. I am talking about 4 course meals for lunch and dinner, appetizer, salad, main entree and of course Dessert!!! I didn't feel guilty at all. But now I do, I'm just going to confess I ate all 8 of the generously frosted cinnamon rolls yes ALL 8 of them. I'm in trouble people, I need food!!!

GIRL!!!!

Boy or Girl?

Tomorrow is the BIG day! We find out what baby Brown will be, that is as long as "it" co-operates with us. I'm so excited to find out. I can't believe that people actually go all 9 months without even a clue. I know I'd be peeking at every ultra sound and secretly hoping the nurse or tech would slip and just tell me. I'm not good with surprises especially as big as this one. I have no strong feelings either way about, in the beginning I thought that for sure we were having another boy but recently I've thought maybe a girl, Daniel has also been saying the past few weeks that its a girl. I think secretly I just don't want to get my hopes up and have then be sad if its not what I am hoping for so I'm trying to be open. It would be fun to have another boy because Daniel would have a little buddy to play with and Megan just had twin boys plus I've done a boy I think I can handle another one. A little girl would be so much fun just because I think every mom wants one but it would be a big change. The closet is already full of boy clothes and the room is full of boy toys. Add a girl and we will quickly be filled to the max. OF COURSE I will LOVE this baby no matter what gender it is. I really just want a happy healthy baby and will be happy with whatever I get. AHHH I wish I didn't have another 14 hours.