Basketball & More

This is the first season I've signed the boys up for basketball and they have really loved it! They were definately not too good at the beginning, but that would be my fault. I am a lover of the sport, and actually have played every wednesday night with a great group of girls up until about 2 weeks ago when my tailbone just gave out on me (due to the fact that I was 36 weeks pregnant).

So you'd think I would have taught the kids something about the sport...well, I haven't. But I will say, they are atheletic boys and by the end of the season, they were both doing great! Cameron was one of the best on his team, and Braden, well, he's great on defense and he scored his first basket the last game!

I'm really proud of both my boys. It was really fun (and also REALLY frustrating at times, but more fun) watching them play this year!

Here is a cute picture I took of Jane last night. I just die over her curls. They are either so cute, or so out of control. Totally suits her personality!
My friend took this picture of me after I told her I have a total of THREE pictures of me pregnant! I don't know why I would even want to document being huge and pregnant, but hey, it's 9 months of my life! Only 2 1/2 weeks till my due date...which means I'm hoping to deliver next weekend, about 9 days early (Braden was 10 days early and Jane 11)! But honestly, I'm not that anxious. I'd be happy anytime. It's pretty unreal that it's already here.

Fun in Seattle

While Tom was in Guatemala, the kids and I decided to take a trip to Seattle. Chan met up with us there (Dave was with Tom) and we had a wonderful weekend just playing and enjoying cousin time!
We attended Jonny's first soccer game. It was a cold one, so we bundled up warm and had a great time! Jonny even scored a goal for us! Not bad for a FRESHMAN on the varsity soccer team! Only one of two to make it! He's a hero in my boys eyes!

Playing at the park by Grandma's house

We celebrated Brighton's first birthday. That girl is so dang cute!
Jane was being so cute with Great Grandma Dance. She was being so funny, I was glad Julienne captured this shot!

While the husband's away...

the wife will paint, sew, and take a trip!

Tom went to Guatemala for the last 10 days on a little service mission with the CDA Eye clinic here and his two brothers. Tom did dental work all day (literally all day) and his brother Dallin was his assistant, while Dave was in the eye clinic doing surgeries all day. He had an amazing time...I'll post some pictures of his trip later.
While he was gone, I kept myself very busy! I didn't want to go crazy, 10 days is a long time with 3 kids, a huge belly, and myself. So I decided to surprise Tom with a few projects.
I first painted Jane's room pink...every girl needs a pink room!
It's really cute.
Here is the before:

Here is the after:

After searching every store here in Coeur d'Alene, and not finding any thing I liked, I decided to make my own curtains for her room. It was a little time consuming, and as you can tell, I was so excited to take a picture I haven't hung the 2nd rod yet (I actually have to still sew the loops on the other two panels and hem all 4 panels). But it was worth it. The material is white with white flowers embroidered and it is really cute! I think I may get some really cute pink ribbon and tie them back. I still have to decorate the walls, but paint was the first step!
Then I did my room. Before:

After:

I am working on getting a bed frame (there is a brushed silver bed from pottery barn I'm in love with), and I also have some silver curtain rods to hang. Again, I couldn't find any cute panels so I bought panels for my room too. They are white as well with some embroidery...really cute. I'll update when they are done, which will be very soon!I finished off with the boys room. they are in the bonus room so it's an odd shaped room, and very big. So I decided to only paint a few of the walls so far. Also, I ran out of time before Tom got home!
Before:

After:

I am going to get a desk or a cute bookshelf for this little nook right here. I have my eye on a two, so we'll see, hopefully soon!
We also decided to go to Seattle on Thursday. I drove over Thursday evening and we spent the weekend there. The kids had a great time. Channing and her kids came up (Dave was with Tom), and we got to visit with Kari too. It was a great weekend and really, I'm quite proud of myself for holding up so well without a hubby for so long! I only broke down once, and it was at like 12:30am when I was tired and my kids had an "off" day...the only one while he was gone. They really were great the whole time. It's like kids know when mom can't handle one more fit or button pushed. Plus, I was too busy to care about the little things like my house being picked up, dinner, if my kids eat 4 packs of fruit snacks in one afternoon...you know.
More pictures soon!
Oh, and only 3 more weeks till due date! Had an ultrasound yesterday to check baby's size (I was measuring abnormally small, yet again) and baby is just fine! Yeah!