General Conference

General Conference weekend was wonderful.  We had soccer games Saturday morning, but they were all early and we only missed about 30 minutes of the first session.  The rest of the sessions we spent together in "the green room" listening and building together.  I love hearing the words of the prophets and apostles and other leaders of the church.  I gained so much inspiration and motivation.  My spirit is rejuvenated.

Eleanor-6 months

These are old.  I'm only two months slow :)  These are just some pictures of a random afternoon when Alexander was sleeping, the big boys were at school, so the girls were hanging out together.  I love Estella's outfit in the background...Nicholas's soccer shin guards and a fancy dress up gown.  

I don't think I have ever mentioned Eleanor's clogged tear ducts on the blog.  I guess I should for history sake, and these pictures show it well.  Ever since she was born she has had clogged tear ducts.  Her sweet little eyes are always watery and goopy.  The doctor says she will most likely grow out of it by the time she is one.  We will see.  I am not too worried about it.  It is a little annoying, but nothing more.  

Bedtime Stories with Grandma Chelle

Sitting Up

Eleanor is officially sitting up now.  I still put a pillow right behind her so she doesn't hit her head too hard if she falls straight back.  She makes us all so happy.  We all want to hold her and play with her any chance we can.  Thomas loves to get her out of her crib when she wakes up from a nap.  As soon as someone hears her and says she is awake, he runs off to her room, uses a bobby pin to unlock her door (why I have to lock her door when she is napping is another story), and brings her out to me.  

Estella loves to pick out Eleanor's "outfits."  She goes through her drawer and lays out all her favorite things on the floor.  She holds up different shirts or skirts and says things like, "Oh, this is SO cute!" and "This is just adorable!" and makes little squeals of delight when she finds something she particularly likes.  When she is satisfied with the way she has matched things up, she folds each outfit (often including socks) into a nice pile and puts it on this little dresser.  Every morning when it is time to dress Eleanor, Estella enthusiastically picks out the outfit for the day.  It is great fun.  She is getting better and better at picking things that look nice together, so I am usually okay with her choices.

Aunt Jamie and Uncle Jordan Visit

Aunt Jamie and Uncle Jordan came to visit us during their spring break.  It was WONDERFUL to have them here.  We love them so much.