I thought I'd do a mini-update on what's been going on in our lives. Of course, I'll have to add some fun pictures at the end!! :)
First off, I am glad to say that I have discovered why my bread endeavors have NOT been working out in my favor! My bread yeast is bad. Yes, B-A-D. Expired. Done. So, that wheat bread that I tried making and failed at... not my fault. The dough that I mixed up today and have been patiently waiting on to "double in size"... probably not gonna happen. So I'm off to the store later to pick up a few items on my list. Yeast will be one of them. And here's a tip for other bread beginners like myself: you need to store a big, opened package of yeast in the freezer (not on the shelf, even if it's in a ziplok). It is a relief to know that I am not necessarily the entire problem with my bread mishaps. Now I think I'll try making bread again instead of always relying on Rhodes. Yea!
Next-- and this is definitely more exciting-- we have an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon on Monday to see what's going on with Allen's knee. Some of you know that he injured his knee a little over a week ago playing basketball. He was driving in for a layup and planted on some other guy's foot (uneven surface) when he jumped. He heard and felt a pop and instantly fell to the ground. I was watching and figured he had probably just rolled his ankle and that's why he fell, but then he was yelling and still lying on the ground, and was holding on to his knee and hitting the floor with his hand. We knew it wasn't good. Now he's had an x-ray and an MRI, so we'll see what those results are soon. It could be a torn ligament, which Allen is trying to just expect so he takes the news of "surgery" and "8-12 month recovery" well, but it could just be a sprain or an injury that won't require surgery. We'll see.
Meanwhile, we're looking for housing! Yikes!! Still on the hunt. We'd love a home with a fenced in yard, and we'd love to stay in the same area we're at if we can. There was a place we LOVED but it just fell through (sad), so we're back at it again... checking Craigslist and BYU housing and KSL many, many times a day. Thanks for the leads and tips of signs you've seen posted around "for rent" in the area. I really, really appreciate it!
Benson is just hilarious. He's learned that the baby is in the belly, but he doesn't quite get that it's in MOM'S belly. Sometimes he'll pat my belly, sometimes his... just depends. But he is really learning a lot, so I hope he'll understand what this all means pretty soon. :) I'm feeling pretty good, but my body feels a lot different this time. There are a lot more growing pains early on, and I swear that I'm growing bigger faster (which is never really easy on a girl's mentality-- let's be honest). But I really know it's a wonderful blessing to have this baby girl on the way. And maybe we'll be able to pick out a name before she's born. We'll see. :) Any ideas??
Some fun things about Benson... he's a huge fan of going outside. These last few days of snow/cold weather have big a big letdown for him, so I'm glad to see the sun shining today! He loves to dance, and he especially loves watching himself dance in the mirror. When he runs, he sticks his left arm out at a 45 degree angle and swings it (but the right one doesn't do that... it's pretty funny). He likes to draw, and he's having a hard time listening to Mom and resisting the tempation to write on things other than paper. I've already scrubbed the cover of one book, and I'm sure it won't be the last. :) He's discovered sidewalk chalk, and how Dad laughs when Benson steals his shoes, and how he can just play nicely with his toys before bed and that usually buys him some extra time before he actually has to go to sleep. (Or, he'll just keep getting more books to read before bedtime to delay a bit...)
I finally finished Benson's blanket (a rag quilt) and am starting to think of ideas for baby girl's blanket. I've also started on headbands and bows, which is a lot of fun! It's kind of surreal to me that our baby is going to be a girl. I keep thinking that we'll be in the hospital and then the doctor will tell us congrats on the baby boy. :) We will love this little baby. That's for sure.
Well, I guess that's about it for our little update. Enjoy the pics and have a great weekend!!
Allen's masterpiece.
Benson playing with his toys.
Dad & Benson before the 3D movie about dinosaurs.
Benson, Trevor, and Trent (cousins) digging in the sand. All of these pics are from the Thanksgiving Point Dinosaur exhibit.
Mom & Benson in front of the scary dino.
Benson & Grandpa. This way BY FAR our little guy's favorite thing at the whole exhibit (the shell that opened and closed when he pushed the button). He was fascinated!
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I found a huge stack of scrapbooking paper that I liked at Michael's and used it on lots of crafts for this room. We recovered the 3 square mirrors with the paper, cut out 10"x10" squares of foam board and covered those-- then added letters for her name.
Here's a picture with the cute bows and bow hanger that my friend, Lynn, gave to our little girl! I love it. And the little yellow birdie up top was $3 from Michaels, too. I just couldn't resist!
Katelyn LaRae Frost will be her full name...
This wall: I made an apple and pear out of different papers, then framed them in these garage sale frames!! I also re-covered this dollar store "Sweet Pea" sign with some coordinating paper and added another little birdie, and then re-covered the small square name to match (we'll put in a picture once she's born).
I also painted this shelf from DI to match the room! It was a bit daring to go so PINK, but I think it all worked out! I painted it all country white so I could distress it later, then added pink over the top, and then I drew the cherry blossom branch and birdie. I'm not sure if I would buy it at a store, but I love it because it's something I made special for this baby girl...
And to top it all off: Allen's mom is making a quilt for Katelyn-- it's going to have a cherry blossom theme! I'm so excited to see it... Katelyn will LOVE to have such a special blanket one day!
And lastly... here's a little canvas that I started for our house. I'll probably end up putting it in our room or bathroom, but it's not finished yet! The letters need to be painted again but there's something else missing. Any ideas on what I should do to it now?? I feel like it needs something...
