- Rachel had a birthday yesterday and she is now 2. For the last two months Rachel has been preparing to turn two with a lot of temper tantrums. But she did love her birthday. She got a doodle pro and a bunch of helium balloons that all the older kids won't let her play with. Poor little girl. No wonder she screams so much. We gave her both cake and ice cream to see what she likes better and she only ate the ice cream. Now we know.
- We legally changed Esther's name to Anya Esther. We had to set up a court date, take off work and see the judge to do this. The lady working for the State Department of Vital Statistics said that this is not inconvenient. I would like to know what is inconvenient for her? The judge had to have us raise our right arms and have us swear that all of the information we gave them was true. Crazy, but I am glad that we did so. I feel much better about the name now. I suppose if I thought we were definitely having another daughter I would have not cared so much. But with six kids, who knows??? We may be done all together.
- Ruth turned 10 on March 22. She now has to vacuum every night instead of picking up the floors, and she now has to listen to three sessions of general conferences. But she did get all of her own hair things and she likes doing her own hair, and my mom bought her a Nintendo DS. So that I think she finds her growing bigger responsibilities worth it. Next year she gets to become our official baby sitter. I am glad that Ruth was born first. She is an amazing help.
Friday, April 4, 2008
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I hope that Grace will be a big help like Ruth. That should be handy, because I'm pretty sure I've got some CRAZY boys on the way and more emotional girls. Grace is just TOO good. Even right now she was supposed to eat an hour and a half ago and she's just sitting on the bed smiling and talking to herself. I will have to make up for this great child somehow, whether it's in her teenage years or with her other siblings. They can't all be this amazing as babies.
UM HOLY CUTE PICTURE OF DAD AND JOHN! That is amazing. I've never seen that picture. hmmm. Love it.
ps i love the name Anya. Different, but I love it.
Harrison is getting ready to turn 2 as well..tantrums, screaming..all that fun stuff. I think he will be getting balloons as well because he is in love with them and I am sure James will snatch them away from him...kids! I am glad you changed anya's name to what you really wanted. I had no idea what a big deal that is. crazy. And I can't believe how old Ruth is, that is great that she is such a good helper. You have good kids, but you are a good mom so that is not a big surprise.
What a nice bunch of news. I am so glad that you settled on a name and are happy with it. I am sorry to not have seen Rachael on her birthday and I would love to help Ruth with her new chore. Thanks for telling all about it.
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