Today I turn 29 years old. That just sounds so old to me. 29! I think this is the first birthday I’ve felt old. The other day, a newlywed couple moved into our ward. I collected the usual information sheets from them and noticed that she was born in 1994. 1994, people! But, I guess with four kids, I have to admit that I’m getting older. Just in case I ever forget, I have Amelie around to remind me. Yesterday’s conversation:

Amelie: I can’t believe you’re turning 30 tomorrow!

Me: Not quite. I’m turning 29. But you’re close.

Amelie: Well, you’re still getting old, right?

Sigh.

Lest we get too caught up in the whole aging dilemma, here’s something to make you smile. Just click on the link. It gets really good at the 40 second mark.

Liam Laughing

Just thought I’d do a quick re-cap of the progress on our house. Every Thursday, Bryce has meetings up by where we are building, so he comes home with video and pictures from the site. I look forward to it all week–it’s so exciting! So, here’s our new house, weeks 1-5.

Week One–Digging the hole

Week 2–Pouring the foundation

Week 3–Basement walls revealed

Week 4–Basement floor poured, window wells in, plumbing started. You can see the kids out at recess. That field will be so fun for our kids to play on when school isn’t in session!

Week 5–Our main level floor!

Week 5–Look at our basement!

Week 5–And just as Bryce was getting ready to drive away, the first wall getting ready to go up!

So, 5 weeks down, about 7 to go! I cannot believe how fast it’s going.

Honestly, kids provide the best comic relief. They are just so funny! Here’s a couple moments that made me laugh this past week.

The scene: I’m driving with the kids and there are some pretty sun beams streaming down through the clouds.

Calder: Wow, Jesus must be coming down somewhere!

Evidence he’s seen plenty of Church movies and art, I guess…

The scene: We’re watching Sleeping Beauty and it’s at the part where Maleficent is getting really angry and curses the castle with massive thorn growth. I expect Amelie to say something like, “Oh, I hope the prince makes it!” or “That looks scary!”

Amelie: Well, it’s lucky for the thorns that they get to grow!

Me: *Amused look*

Amelie: Well, isn’t it?

Nice way to turn a negative into a positive there, Amelie.

Liam, who will be 5 months old in five days, is as sweet as ever. Lately, I’ve been a little concerned about his growth. At 2 weeks old, he was average height and weight. At two months, he was at the 20th percentile for weight and still average for height. At four months old, he had a dramatic drop and was only 2nd percentile for weight and 8th for height. I don’t know why he’s so little. He’s not a voracious eater. Our pediatrician recommended that I try starting him on some solids, so he’s eating a bit of solids and I’m trying to make sure I nurse him every 2-3 hours, though sometimes he doesn’t care to eat much. I’ve tried to get him to take some formula, but he refuses to take a bottle. I’ll keep trying and we’ll see if he warms up to it. On the flip side, Liam is such a happy baby. He smiles, laughs, coos, and is very strong. He rolls all over the place and holds his head up very well when he’s on his stomach. If he hasn’t grown much by his 6 month appointment, I guess the doctor will look into it more. I may not know why he is little, but I do know that he is happy, so that’s reassuring.

The joys of having older (creative) siblings.

Hi, baby.

Sweet smiles.

My little love.

Bryce and I stopped by our house site the other day and got to see some of our foundation being poured. I was amazed at how many cement trucks they had lined up, ready to pour the concrete. It’s so exciting to see such tangible evidence that our house is on its way!

The very tall machine they use to pump the cement.

It’s starting to take shape!