A Solution....I hope

After the post last night, the morning took an even worse turn. The incident occurred again, however, this time it was REALLY bad. I will not give details as to what happened, but we'll just say it was exactly what I was afraid of happening. Above is the picture of my hope for a solution. Duct tape better not let me down.

Like Mother, Like Son

Creighton is following in my footsteps, and I am not pleased. My mother always told me that I hated wearing clothes when I was little. There are many pictures in my scrapbook to prove this. In the last week, I have gone down stairs to find Creighton completely stripped down with the diaper laying on the floor. I guess I am unlike my mother, however, because I have yet to be in the mood to take a picture. I'm just mad. I think may need to start using duck tape. We'll have to see how desperate I get. If he starts going to the bathroom places, it will happen.

Easton is 1 month old

I took Easton yesterday for his check-up. He is a little string bean. Here is where he ended up:

Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. (12th percentile)

Height: 21.75 inches (60th percentile)
Head Cir.: Can't remember but 20th percentile

So, he has gained a full inch since birth and about a pound. He is just very long and skinny. He feels so small to me, but that is probably because he weighs the same amount after a month as my other 2 boys when they were born. He has been such a good baby so far and his brothers love him SOOOO much. All they say is, "Oh, he's so cute" over and over again. We love you Easton!

P.S. I took the photo above. Pretty good huh? I think it almost looks professional. :)

Easton's Baby Blessing

We blessed Easton in Utah at our old ward (the Wasatch 9th ward) while we were there for Christmas on January 4th. We had a lot of support from friends and family and it was a great day. Mitchell gave Easton the sweetest blessing. It really was. Afterwards, since we don't have a home to congregate at, we went to the rink for food. My mom was AMAZING, as always, in helping me prepare for it and it was awesome. I am so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life and Easton is one lucky dude. "Honorary Aunt Tawni" even traveled up from St. George for it...(Thanks Tawn!) Here are some pictures:

This is Easton before the blessing. He looked super preppy in his little sweater outfit. Boys blessing outfits are so much harder to find than girls and I wanted each of my boys to be distinctly different, but let's face it, there really isn't a variety with boys. Sorry Easton if you think you got the short end of the stick.

The Proud parents:
5 generations! Easton with his mom, grandma, great grandpa, and great great grandma.

Us with our friends, Tawni and Stella & Nino and Cami. I don't know why Kristi wasn't in this picture. I thought she was. Kristi was there too.

Us with my parents:

A Crazy Couple Months

I think the last 3 months have been the craziest ever. In the last 3 months I have been in Utah 6 weeks of it (3 weeks after Que passed away, and 3 weeks for Christmas), I have planned a funeral, I have moved, gone to Disney World, had Mitch's parents come for Thanksgiving, had a baby, flew to Utah when he was 7 days old, Christmas, my dad's 50th birthday, our 7th anniversary and blessed Easton. All of this occured in exactly 3 months. October 4th-January 4th. I am back at home now and I finally feel like a normal person. It's quite exciting. All I can say is that I have had a million people help me these last few months, and I am ready to give back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for me...you all know who you are.

Mama & Papa's Birthday

My mom and dad share their birthday on January 1st. My mom got kind of overshadowed this year, however, because it was the big 50 for my dad. Here are a few pictures. As you can see, my boys pretty much took over every aspect of his birthday celebration from blowing out the candles to opening his presents.

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is always one of my favorite nights of the year. It is "Big Jim's Rockin' New Year's Eve Party." We play Nert (the best card game) all night and have prizes, food, and fun! Mitch and I are fairly good at the game, and we tend to win many prizes which makes it even more fun. :)

This year, we put the boys to bed before the festivities started. When we came up to go to bed hours later, their light was on and it was obvious they had some festivites as well. Well....I don't know what you would call it. There really wasn't anything inappropriate in the pictures, but to make sure I protect my children, I have added a snowflake. Here are the pictures:

I don't know what Creighton was doing. Half of his pajamas and diaper were off. He must not have figured out how to get the other leg out. All I know is it looks like they were partying hard.

My Skinny Little Guy

I took Easton to the Dr. last week just to make sure I wasn't starving him. (I have done that to one of my children in my past...not knowing it of course.) He weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. so he is a few ounces more than his birth weight. I think he has gotten a few inches longer, however, because he is a little string bean. I am not home yet, but when I get home I will post a picture of Jackson when he was super skinny for a comparison.

By the way, that is the blanket that I made....just kidding, I watched Marianne make as I attempted to help. Thanks Marianne! We LOVE it!

Oh, Mitchell

For those of you (which isn't many of you, if any) wondered what I got for Christmas, I will tell you. Actually, I will show you. It proves (like his request for you to vote for "his" name) that he will make an excellent lawyer.

12/24/08
Dear Valued Spouse Entity,
The Mitchell Evers Government realizes that this year has been hard on all of us. In an effort to ensure that the Mitchell and Alexis Evers Family does not see a depression in the coming year, the Mitchell Evers Government has passed the 2009 Alexis Evers Bailout Bill. In this box you will find that the Mitchell Evers Treasury has printed out currency for you to spend in the upcoming year, in accordance with the Alexis Evers Bailout Bill. A copy of the 2009 Alexis Evers Bailout Bill is also contained in this box. The Mitchell Evers Government would like to remind you that the currency you are receiving is not just any currency – it is the most valuable currency on the planet. The Mitchell Evers Treasury has issued you, the much sought after, “Honey $ Money” currency.
We hope that the Alexis Evers Bailout Bill will help you find much needed, and deserved, rest and comfort in the upcoming 2009 year. The Mitchell Evers Government would also like to remind you that this bill has been passed because the Mitchell Evers Government realizes that you are the most crucial part of the Mitchell and Alexis Evers Family. The Mitchell Evers Government considers the Mitchell and Alexis Evers Family to be of the utmost importance. In fact, the Mitchell Evers Government will do everything in its power to ensure that the Mitchell and Alexis Evers Family does not fail (because if the Mitchell and Alexis Evers Family failed it would bring utter chaos, destruction, despair, etc. to the Mitchell Evers Government). To put it in media terms, the Mitchell Evers Government considers the Mitchell and Alexis Evers Family “too big to fail.”
Indeed, we hope that this New Year brings peace, happiness, comfort, and growth to you and the Mitchell and Alexis Evers Family. The Mitchell Evers Government believes that this bailout bill will aid you and the Mitchell and Alexis Evers Family in reaching the aforementioned goals.

Sincerely,

Mitchell Evers, President
The Mitchell Evers Government

2009 Alexis Evers Bailout Bill

In recognition of all the love, support, hard-work, and dedication Alexis Evers has shown to the Mitchell Evers Government and the Mitchell and Alexis Evers Family, the Mitchell Evers Government has taken the following action
1. Alexis Evers will be given $1632 in official “Honey $ Money,” which has been minted by the Mitchell Evers Treasury Department.
2. Alexis Evers has the power to use the “Honey $ Money” in any way in which she deems to be fit and appropriate.
3. All Mitchell Evers Government owned entities, which will be listed in part 4 of this bill, must adhere to the price schedules contained in this bill.
4. A list of the Mitchell Evers Government owned entities, services offered, and price schedules are as follows:
a. Mitchell Evers Massage – Mitchell Evers Massage cannot charge in excess of $5 “Honey $ Money” per minute of massage. However, the maximum amount of minutes that Mitchell Evers Massage is forced to perform on any day is 30 minutes (which would cost $150 “Honey $ Money), unless Mitchell Evers Massage agrees otherwise.
b. Mitchell Evers Cleaners – Mitchell Evers Cleaners cannot charge in excess of $ 100 “Honey $ Money” to clean any one room, however Mitchell Evers Cleaners will only clean rooms that are contained in the Mitchell and Alexis Evers Household. Additionally, there will be a 2 room maximum per day.
c. Mitchell Evers Laundromat – Mitchell Evers Laundromat cannot charge in excess of $ 100 “Honey $ Money” to wash/dry/and put away one load of laundry. There is a 3 load maximum per day.
d. Mitchell Evers Diner – Mitchell Evers Diner cannot charge in excess of $32 “Honey $ Money” for breakfast, $50 “Honey $ Money” for lunch, and $100 “Honey $ Money” for dinner. Diner service includes preparing meal and cleaning up all dishes used. Diner service can refuse request for service if it is not notified 12 hours prior to beginning of meal time that is requested.
e. Mitchell Evers Garbage Service – Mitchell Evers Garbage Service cannot charge in excess of $16 “Honey $ Money” to take out garbage. Mitchell Evers Garbage Service would like to note that most Garbage Service provided is free of charge; however, if Garbage Service is requested at an inconvenient time, Mitchell Evers Garbage Service can demand up to $16 “Honey $ Money” to perform said services. If $16 “Honey $ Money” is tendered, Mitchell Evers Garbage Service must remove garbage from the premises immediately.
f. Mitchell Evers Escort Service – Mitchell Evers Escort Service cannot charge more than $150 “Honey $ Money” per date. Date includes all planning, including finding a baby sitter. “Honey $ Money” must be tendered at least 48 hours prior to date night. PLEASE NOTE: Physical intimacy cannot be purchased, that must be earned.
g. Mitchell Evers Babysitting Service – Mitchell Evers Babysitting Service cannot charge more than $10 “Honey $ Money” per child, per hour, for babysitting. Babysitting can be requested at any time for any reason. Ideally, Service will be used to allow purchaser to take naps/go out with friends.
h. Mitchell Evers Kids to Bed Service – Mitchell Evers Kids to Bed Service cannot charge more than $50 “Honey $ Money” to put Jackson and Creighton to bed. Service includes getting kids upstairs, brushing teeth, putting on pajamas, and getting them in bed.
5. If any Mitchell Evers Government owned entity fails to perform a service listed in this bill when “Honey $ Money” is tendered, then the entities owner/operator will be punished. Alexis Evers has full discretion in determining what the appropriate punishment will be. All judgments by Alexis Evers are final and no appeals shall be heard.
6. Services not contained in this bill are not subject to a price ceiling. However, the holder of “Honey $ Money” can make offers for other services that she would like rendered.
7. MERRY CHRISTMAS

I have spent $200 so far and I plan on using the remaining $1432 on many great things to come. Thanks honey! It was truly exactly what I wanted and I am not lying.

Christmas Day

It was a very Merry Christmas for our family! We had a lot of fun and the boys were spoiled rotton. They got SO much candy and we had a lot of fun with family. It started at my parent's house for presents and breakfast. We then went to Mitch's parent's house for lunch and then went with the Evers' to the rink for our annual Christmas party there. It was a lot of fun. Mitch requested I put the video I recorded of him beating his brother on the inflatable obstacle course twice (and even knocking out our neice after one win), but I haven't quite figured out how to put video on my blog. Maybe one day honey. For now, everyone will just have to imagine.

Creighton got a fruit rollup in his stocking and LOVED it as you can see.

I love this picture of Creigh-Jay