Doesn't Roll Like it Should

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Convocation

Today we spent the day celebrating Mr. Stannix and all of his hard work and effort over these last five years. Going to school and taking care of a family definitely isn't an easy feat. I am so proud of him for all he has accomplished! The day started out rainy and wet, but we decided to brave the weather and shoot some pictures early in the morning with the family. The rain cleared up and the sun even came out for a little bit. It was fun to tour around the campus and see the building where Mr. Stannix took most of his classes. A big shout out to my sister for being our photographer for the morning!

Our family, Mom Stannix, Sister Faith

Our little family of soon to be five!

 Not only a graduate, but a proud Daddy! 

 Hyrum wasn't a fan of the cap at first.

 Mr. Stannix and his Mom.

 It's been a long couple of years, but worth every second! So glad I get to work side by side with this guy every day! Couldn't have asked for anyone better!

So happy together!

This picture totally melts my heart. 

 By the end of the morning Camilla's dress was so wet from puddle jumping that I literally could ring the water out of it. She was pretty cold by the time we got back to the car. I picked her up a pack of smarties to give her an extra boost. 

 After we all loaded up in the car we went out for lunch at Red Robins. Mr. Stannix was shocked when I ordered something other than a normal cheese burger, it was still a burger though! We had an enjoyable time together celebrating!

When we got home we changed the kiddos out of their dress clothes and into something warm. Hyrum had a bottle and happily went down for a nap. We had someone awesome volunteer to watch our kiddos for the afternoon while we went to the ceremony. It was nice not having to worry about them for the afternoon. 

The ceremony was excellent. After watching 600 grads go on stage I knew there was no way our kids would have sat through it! When it was finished we made our way through the crowd and finally found Mr. Stannix so we could snap a couple final pictures. Being the thoughtful guy that he is, he asked if I would wear his cap for a picture. He knew that this could have been me had we not decided that starting our family was more important at the time. I have never regretted that decision and would never change my job as a mother for anything.

Barefoot Dancing

A rainy afternoon last week brought dancing.

I enjoyed hearing my children giggle as we twirled and twisted.

It helped pass the time before dinner.

The Morning of Juice

After getting in late last night, we slept as long as possible this morning. Camilla woke up and came across the hall for a cuddle. After a few minutes she slid out of our big bed and went upstairs. No one was awake yet. Soon I brought Hyrum upstairs for his morning bottle and found Camilla like this...

"This juice is sooo yummy, Mum!"

She must have been REAL thirsty when she woke up.

My Best Friend's Wedding

 Today one of my best friends got married! It was lightly spitting rain just as we pulled up to the park for the ceremony, but it stopped just in time. Everything was lovely and perfect, but I wouldn't expect anything less!

After the ceremony we had the afternoon to kill before the reception that evening, so we went to the Big Moo for some ice cream and then bummed around Sylvan. It was beautiful and sunny all afternoon.

 

Ice cream (or any kind of food really) make me one of the happiest pregnant ladies around! Mr. Stannix cat napped in these awesome chairs by the lake for the afternoon. He looked pretty handsome if I do say so myself! 

 The reception was at a lovely little Hall near Ponoka. It was so cute inside. They had breakfast for dinner which was pretty fun! Again, everything was planned out so well. The party favors and center pieces were darling and a lot of work went into it all. There was even a basket of hairspray, gum and odds and ends in the bathroom. We left the kiddos with Gramma and Grampa, so Mr. Stannix and I had a night out to ourselves. 

We even busted a few moves on the dance floor. It's been a while since those YSA dances! It was fun to see Mr. Stannix dance like old times. I love dancing with that guy. He led me around the dance floor, dipping and twirling me around. It was the best. I felt like the luckiest lady ever. 

 

Instead of a wedding cake there were these darling cupcakes! They were so pretty I almost didn't want to eat them, but they tasted delicious! 

Before we left I wanted to get a picture of the three of us together. We did a lot together growing up! It was fun to get together again for the evening!

 

 I am super happy for this lady!

Garbage Picker

Hyrum likes to throw things in the garbage.
Ya know, sippy cups, blocks, plastic food, cutlery...

I think I've washed 1928737 toys today.

Other fascinations as of late include the bathroom whenever the door gets left open.

 

Still Here

This sweet girl is still here!

Just in case you were wondering...

Precious Moments

Last night as Hyrum and I snuggled in the green chair before bed, I realized how precious these moments really are. As he drank his bottle he ran his fingers through my hair ever so gently, pausing every few minutes to rub his sleepy eyes with his chubby fist. My fingers touched the bottom of his little feet and I memorized every wrinkle and crease as they rubbed. I tickled his chubby baby toes, which made him let out a little giggle, causing milk to dribble from the side of his mouth. His blue eyes looked up at me and he continued to play with my hair in delight. I placed the palm of my hand against the bottom of his foot. His little feet had grown so much, and just barely fit in the palm of my hand. I curled my fingers around his toes and gently squeezed his soft, freshly bathed feet. He finished his bottle and exclaimed, "Dah!" which means done in Hyrum lingo. I then smooched his chubby little cheeks all over which made his eyes really tired. I stood up and walked the few steps to the crib. He put his sleepy head on my shoulder and wrapped his arms around my neck. With one last hug and a bunch more kisses, I tucked him in with his favorite blanket. He rubbed his eyes, and turned his head to the side and began to fall asleep. As I left his room last night I got the impression that these moments won't last forever. He's growing up and soon won't need these night time bottles. When that time comes I will definitely miss our time spent in the big green chair.

Happy 13 months little boy!

Cordless Phone

Ever since I've known Mr. Stannix he has never been able to sit still while he's talking on the phone. I'm pretty sure cordless phones were invented just for him. In our old basement suite there wasn't much room to pace and I would have to kindly remind him about our sleeping baby girl in the room just off the kitchen. Mr. Stannix and I had a good laugh this weekend when we discovered that Hyrum, like his Daddy, just can't sit still while talking on the phone.

The Snack that Smiles Back

This morning we are enjoying the warm sunshine pouring in through the balcony window. Oh how we've missed mornings like this! Camilla is building block towers while Hyrum enjoys some goldfish snacks. I just love watching his chubby fingers grasp the fish, and his chubby toes curl in delight. I've definitely had my fair share of goldfish snacks this morning, they are helping me keep my breakfast down and staving off the nausea.  And just before bed, we'll pick up toys and I'll vacuum the fish crumbs in my living room and the stray fish under the couch (and every where else).