Family Pictures

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I realized that I don't have many good pictures during Merrill's pregnancy, and so I didn't want to make the same mistake this time! Thanks to my awesome brother in law Matt - we went out in the hot sun and got some great shots! Thanks to all the boys for putting up with the heat and the crazy pregnant mommy that wanted just the right angle!
Awwww!

Poor Merrill was so tired, but managed to get in some awesome facial expressions!

I love this one!

This was Merrill's look for "Smile!" We had been practicing all day, but the idea of smiling on demand still alludes him.

Definitely my favorite!

Na Night Baby!

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I have tried to prepare Merrill a bit for his new sibling. He has just naturally gotten to the stage of wanting to take care of and take turns with his "friends" (stuffed animals). It is really cute.

I was stunned tonight. It has been a few weeks since I have told him about the baby in my tummy, but tonight we were singing his bedtime songs and he leaned his head down, ear on my belly, and after a minute of quiet he looked up at me and said, "BABY!" It was so wonderful! He was so sweet and for the next few minutes he wouldn't stop saying, "Baby" and, "AHHH," patting it and after me asking he even leaned down and kissed my belly. After prayers I put him in his bed, and he looked up at me and with the sweetest smile said, "Na Night Baby!"

It just broke my heart with how sweet my little boy is!

Kitchen

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I have been having a blast lately feeling all home-makey and having the resources and energy to do it! My accomplishments are not really brag worthy, but here is some of my sharing:
I learned how to can! My first endeavor, nectarines and tomatoes from my parents garden. I love the feeling of building our food storage!

Mark and Merrill helping making cookies for family time. Merrill loves the Kitchen Aid!


Merrill benefits from my baking urges!


I am even trying sewing again - this is the first project I have ever tried that actually turned out the way it was supposed to. It even fits over the prego-belly.

It doesn't look great - but I tried to make a chocolate cake from scratch (I usually use the box) and it tasted a lot better than it looks!

This has to be my FAVORITE! I found a recipe for a nectarine cream pie and I have already made 2! Yummy!

Books

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I have had so many questions about the Usborne books - this is great!
To make it easier...
Here is the simple sum up:

*I love these books! The are educational for kids and range from picture books, bath books, and first word books, all of the way up to high school reference books. There are books about dragons, volcanos, princesses, abridged classics, books with CD's, flash cards, games, Kid Kits (books with activities) and even Spanish!
*80% of the books published by Usborne are under$10
*If anything ever happens to your book - there is a lifetime 50% refund policy (no questions asked!)
*If you have friends or family interested in the books, and you want to have a party for them to order the books - you get books for free!!!!
*Because I am a new consultant - if you book a party before November 2 you can get double the free books!
*Here is the link for the website to browse around in: CLICK HERE



BASEBALL!

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BEES!!!
Anna, Mary, Janae (Matt's new wife!) and Matt
Last night we went to the BEE'S Game is Salt Lake - we all loved it!

The highlight for me was when the pitcher was winding up and Merrill said with him 1,2,3 throw! Then proceeded to launch a fruit snack into a guy's head 5 rows ahead of us!

We had hot dogs before we left, so what is a game without Popcorn? Merrill ate most of it himself!

OFFICIALLY ONLINE!!!!

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OFFICIALLY ONLINE!!!!
Check out some of the books and get me your address if you want to come the show on August 21st - 7:30 pm. Yeah books!

You are invited to an Usborne Books eShow to explore the world of Usborne Books. A child's interest in reading and learning is stimulated by the lavish illustrations and informative content. There are over 1300 bright, colorful and fun titles covering activities, puzzles and a wide range of subjects for children of all ages.

Usborne Books - the books kids love to read!

Hosted by: Deb Nott
Place: www.ubah.com/HOS149996
When: Today thru 8/25/2009 11:59:00 PM
Everyone is welcome, so invite a friend.

It's a rewarding experience when a child opens a book and discovers the magic of reading.

YEAH BOOKS!

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Before Merrill was born we received a great gift of some children's books from a brand called USBORNE. I have looked for a long time to find more of them, they are Merrill's favorites and they have held up really well! I finally found out that they are available through at home business consultants. Well, to make a long story short I am now a consultant for a brand of books that I love!


I will be posting a website soon, hosting my first "show" and will have access to share these great books with anyone that wants them.


Just as a side note - No Fear! I am not really trying to pursue this as a huge business, I just love the books and I am excited to tell you about it!

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