Tribute to the One'ers

Wow, our little boys have just turned one year old!
















The time went very fast, yet it seems like a long time. Their time in the NICU just seems like a bad dream but we are so thankful to all the people there that helped our little ones make it out of the hospital. We are so thankful to have these precious boys in our family. They bring such happiness!Alex and Danny now weigh over 19 lbs. They are crawling everywhere. They eat bananas, apple chunks, crackers, cheese, gerber graduate dinners, bread and cheerios. They also like cheese sandwiches and pizza. They will eat anything they can get their hands on. If I am eating something, they watch my mouth, waiting for me to share.














Alex and Danny love to play with each other. They follow each other around and laugh at each other. Now that Alex is crawling, he doesn't cry in frustration as much. This morning he even rolled over from back to front for the first time ever unassisted. They want to crawl off the bed, having no fear of heights. They both are learning to pull up to a stand. I feel like a jungle jim when I am on the floor playing with them because they just crawl and climb all over me- hair makes a good handle, as well.

















They both jabber and sometimes if the other one is crying, the first baby will talk to him as if to tell him its okay. They both love the other kids and the dog and cat. These boys make life so fun!
We sure love you two little boys!!

Three day week-end

We had the pleasure of a few family members at the cabin this week-end. It was much fun! The Doddy's spent 2 nights with us there. We had great fun eating food, playing games and playing in the snow.
I will relate a story: On Monday, we rented two snowmobiles. Paul, Jared and the older boys went over to Strawberry to sled. The rest of us held down the fort. After lunch, the rest of us headed over there as well. The Dod's went home and the rest of my kiddo's (except the babies) took turns on the snowmobiles. We had a great time. There was a big hill that we would go up to the top of, turn around and go back. It was quite steep. Finally it was time to wrap up as it was getting late (around 5:00). I wanted to go one more time and I took Mic on the back with me and Paul followed with Bryce on back. Trey stayed to watch the kids. Paul told me to go on the Ava something or other trail, so I headed out figuring it would loop around eventually. I averaged about 35 mph. When we had gone about 7 or 8 minutes, I stopped because Mic wanted me to. Paul came up behind and told me we should turn around. The trail was probably too long and the eventual end was much past our time frame. The snowmobile Paul had been on was running low on oil and he wanted me to drive it and he would follow. When I turned it on, there was no power. The drive track had seized-yikes! He decided to stay there and I took Bryce and Mic back to the truck to get some rope to pull the other sled. Mic was not happy with my speed, I was trying to get back to my sweetie before the sun went down. I zipped back to Paul and we managed to pull the sled back to our truck, after climbing some big slopes and almost tipping over. The sun was just setting and it was getting cold. Only one other family was left and we asked the dad to help us. He was very helpful getting the busted sled onto the trailer. We drove back to Midway breathing out relief and gratitudes to our Maker. The Lord always seems to pull us out of crunches.

There must be something in the air up in Midway because Danny started to crawl the last time we were there and this time Alex figured out how to crawl. Sadly, as of today they have both fallen down the stairs. Nothing like having siblings that remove barricades in front of the stairs.

This is dedicated to the one I love

As I have been tagged, here is my contribution to keeping the husband questionnaire going. . . and as it is also my honey's birthday on the 21st, what better way to celebrate his life thus far!
What is his name: Paul Derrall (spelling is debatable (this is the way he says his middle name is spelled but his birth certificate may say otherwise, as well as his mother)) Nelson.


How long have you been together: over 15 years (WOW, has it been that long already?)
How long did you date: 9 LONG months
Who eats more: Depends if I am nursing twins or not- usually Paul:)
Who said I love you first: Probably me
Who is taller: Paul, by 10 inches
Who has more speeding tickets: I have zero, so it'd have to be Paul
Who is smarter: that depends on the subject
Who is more sensitive: that depends on the situation
When there is a fight, who wins: Neither of us
Who does the laundry: Me
Who does the dishes: Me
Who sleeps on the right: I do right now-lol
Who pays the bills: Paul
Who mows the lawn: Usually I do- Paul has grass allergies
Who cooks dinner: Usually I do
Who drives when you are together: Usually Paul, but I will drive at times as well.
Who is more stubborn: I am by far
Who kissed who first: Paul wins that hands down

Who asked out who first: Paul- we went to Nutty Putty Caves!!
Who proposed: Paul did at a stake dance up at BYU, afterwards we danced to "Everything I do"
Who has more siblings: Paul has seven, I have 6

Who wears the pants: Definitely the "pants" are shared

Now I have to add a disclaimer- this questionnaire in no way encompasses the amazing qualities that my husband possesses. He is such an amazing man that I feel to say I am the luckiest girl alive. I love him so much and am glad of his love, patience and understanding. And what an awesome dad!!!

I tag Raquel, Candi and Cheryl (hint hint- jump on the blogwagon quick!)

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Go away, winter!

Well, here we are in the beginning of February.

My, do I wish it was sunny and warm again. I have had it with this winter. Don't get me wrong, I am sooo very thankful for all the precipitation we have gotten, but it is hard to weather another gloomy day. I have gotten a lot of exercise re-shoveling the driveway, going to re-feed the horses and re-chasing kiddos around (and re-washing the dishes (rinse and repeat that one!)
I think we need another festival like Christmas in February: a good excuse to eat more chocolate, burn big bonfires in the fireplace, and hang with the fam.
The primary's were NOT festive, everyone is busy in their own lives, the fireplace stays cold because we are too busy to light it, and most people think the new year means eat healthy (alas, the loneliness of being a choco addict-yikes did I say that out loud. . .)

BUT there are birthdays to celebrate: Trey, Paul and Alex & Danny.

. . .My next post will be on gratitude and the benefits of thinking positively. . .
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