Highlights of our Utah Trip

I never really know what to write, so here are just some highlights of our recent trip to Utah (in no particular order):
-Morgan blessing London
-Being introduced to Pace's AMAZING Diet Cokes with lime (no squash and toss for me!)
-Cafe Rio with the Mathie's
-Babysitting Kate for a few days with no change of clothes or unders
-Kate LOVING Max's Nemo unders
-Airport losing our car seat on arrival to Salt Lake. Morgan losing our car on our arrival to Phoenix.
-Getting professional pix taken of Spencer, Kate, Johnny, London, and Max
-Going to the Draper Temple Open House with all the kids at 10 p.m. and still feeling the Spirit in the Sealing room
-Tracie flying in with her sweet little boy to see London and come to her blessing
-My nephew Spencer looking up girls dresses at the Draper Temple Open House
-Max, Spence, and Kate holding hands through the Temple
-Taking advantage of Jenn's super awesome photography skills
-Holding my sweet little nephew Jonas
-Tracie taking Max on his first trip ever to a McDonald's playland...eew but fun
-Meeting my little sister's sweet fiance and seeing her so in love
-London and Max getting to go to Ole and Ida's and Ida being coherent enough to hold London...even if I was fighting every instinct in my body letting her...
-Max running into the room yelling "Naked Boy" to all of his cousins and lifting up his shirt to reveal himself
-Getting pedicures with my sisters and mom paying for it (always a treat!)
-Max going on walks with Papa Bill and pummeling him with snowballs
-Staying up late with my mom every night learning to quilt and crotchet. Thanks for the sponsorship and patience! I'll get that blanket done even if it kills me!!!
-London meeting her cousin Jonas
-Jenn driving down from Logan, even if she could only stay for only half an hour
-Going with Liz to try on wedding dresses...sniffle sniffle
-Jenn trying to cure London's diaper rash. Thanks for all the "free" diaper rash ointment!
-Always falling asleep before "Girls Night" commencing
-Bill didn't get his kidney out, but we know that the Lord works on His own time table and things are going to work out. Our prayers are with him and we love our Papa Bill very much.

We had an awesome trip and were really sad to come home. . . at least until we saw the weeks' forcast. . .and I think we're gonna be just fine. Thanks for a great trip!

Under the weather

Poor Max has been sick this week with a bad cough. We have been stuck in the house for a few days and we are both going a tad insane. We are definitely looking forward to a break:) On a good note, London is doing FABULOUS. The sweet little girl has been sleeping better and better every night and I am just so glad. Mostly because she wakes up so happy, but also because I'M waking up happy, too!

Thanks, Grammie!

Thanks for my new quilt, Grammie! I love getting to spend tummy time looking at all the pretty flowers!
I hope your arm gets better really fast so I can get extra good snuggles when I come up to visit you! So get well soon!
-London-

Getting so big!

Is this how you hold a newborn? Yea, I didn't think so...

Rough day, no nap

Thanks for letting me borrow the outfit, Addie!

Little Miss London is getting to be such a big girl! Sleeping well at night (compared to Max at least!) and growing like a weed. We sure have fun with her those few moments she's awake and happy during the day. Lots of smiles and even starting to coo, which is my favorite. Something that always makes her smile is when I tickle her chin and say "Nacho boat!" (Lake Powell trip 2 years ago we saw a boat with that name and for some reason I started saying it to her...just sounds funny.) Max always asks to hold her and when he gets her in his arms says "Mom, take a picture." He is such a cute older brother.

2 month check-up

London had her 2 month check up today, complete with icky shots. Her stats are great, 50% for weight and 75% for height. We love our little sis!
p.s. Thanks Aunt Tracie for the cute jammies and blanket! We love them:)

Christmas in Arizona

It was a little different spending Christmas without hours in the car and lots of snow but hey, 65 degree weather is a change I can live with. It was so fun to be together and not have the stress of traveling. We spent Christmas eve reading stories, building a gingerbread house, making and eating a yummy Christmas dinner, and watching Christmas movies. Max and Morgan left cookies and a note for Santa and carrots for the reindeer. First thing Christmas morning Max came into bed with us and waited for London to wake up. When she did, we all journeyed out into the living room where we spent 2 hours opening presents from Santa, each other, grandparents, and cousins. (The scooter was the first thing he saw and he was reluctant to open any presents after that. Kind of like, what's the point? I got what I want.)
Max of course was spoiled rotten by his grandparents. Thanks, Gramma and Papa Lewis for his rad new scooter and all of the games and activities! BINGO is a big hit around here! And thank you Grammie and Papa Mark for the truck and play dough. That play dough has kept him occupied all weekend! And of course, thank you everyone for London's Christmas gifts! She got some good stuff and I can't wait for her to be able to enjoy it:)
We sure missed seeing everyone and were of course a little homesick. It helps to know that we will be up in a few weeks and can see everyone then. Christmas just isn't the same without the Great Tree, bowling, and lots of family.

Disneyland

A few days before Christmas we took a little trip over to California for a quick Disneyland fix. Morgan, er, I mean Max was in heaven going back and forth between Disneyland and California Adventure.
Disneyland was all set up for the holiday season. It was really fun to see all the Christmas decorations and even the Christmas parade. They even had an area designated for Santa and his reindeer. Max sat on Santa's lap and even told him that he wanted a scooter for Christmas. So adorable.
It rained pretty good the first day but we stuck it out. Max got a new Lightning McQueen rain poncho and didn't want to take it off the whole trip. He thought he was a "Superhero". Could not have been cuter.
We also got to see the Zundels for a quick bite at Ruby's and that was so fun! Max loved imitating Ellie and it was fun seeing them play together. Next time we'll definitely take Ellie with us for her first time at Disneyland.

Recent pix

No rhyme or reason, just some random pictures of my cute kids this past week. Her eyes are blue, by the way. They are really dark so that's why they always look brown in pictures.

Making a gingerbread train with dad

The two were WAY more interested in eating the frosting and candy than decorating with it.

Another cute church outfit

Off to church

We didn't make it through the entire 3 hours...more like an hour and a half. And half of that time was in the mother's lounge...maybe next week we'll get a full 2 hours?!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Max and his lil' sis

He always wants to hold her

Just a funny picture

Watching Kung Fu Panda

Everyone getting tummy time

A few more pix

Hates her carseat, loves riding in the car

Our cute family (minus the extra chubby one)

Max had a ball with his Papa Bill!

Doesn't he look like he's going to do something naughty?!

London Lewis Mathie

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
7 lbs. 15 oz
20 1/2"




Little Miss London was born last Wednesday night and things are going great. As you can see, she is Max's twin sister, only she was born 2 1/2 years later and with a little bit more hair.
I'm exhausted for now but as soon as I get more energy, or a diet coke, I'll post more pictures.
P.S. Thanks again Siri and Sean for watching Max! We owe you guys big time!