Sunday, September 27, 2009

(surprise) party!

After the RS General broadcast last night, I came home to a clean house, lots of balloons, chocolate cake and four scheming boys. It was so sweet of them to throw me a "real" party and invite a few friends over. Sadly, as soon as the guests arrived, we misplaced the camera. (it got lost in the cushions of the couch.) All we have for now is a few pictures of us fooling around. FYI- It's not easy trying to get five heads into one shot- especially with a round belly in the middle. I will patiently wait for the pictures of me blowing out the candles to be emailed... you know who you are!

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I must also mention that both Ben and Luke lost teeth this past weekend. Luke's front teeth have been loose for months now.. One finally came out last week and Luke kept telling me that maybe on my birthday, he would let me pull the other one out. When Aaron and I were at dinner (on my actual birthday) the babysitter called to let me know that Ben's tooth had fallen out. I thought she had gotten our two boys mixed up because SURELY it was Luke's front tooth. Randomly, without any wiggling at all, one of Ben's tooth really did come out... That makes 8 lost teeth for Ben.

Then yesterday, Aaron took the boys on some "errands" before the broadcast while I had a nice quiet evening to myself. I knew they might be up to something... While jumping in a bounce house, Ben kicked Luke in the mouth and finally knocked his tooth out. We all thought that was so funny.. He didn't want it pulled, but didn't mind being kicked in the face! I guess we know what works next time. That's 5 lost teeth for Luke, including the one pulled by the dentist :(

ps. I LOATHE being the tooth fairy. Why is it so flippin' hard to remember?? My boys seriously have to sleep under their teeth for a week before they get paid for them. It sucks to see them wake up, get so excited about getting a few quarters- only to realize their old, yucky tooth is right where they put it the night before. Whoever came up with the lame tooth fairy tradition should be fired. As if parents don't have enough to do already....

pps. I accidentally left out my favorite family shot. This explains each of my boys' personalities so perfectly.


i love them.

4 comments:

Emilee said...

What thoughtful boys you have! I love that the balloons are blue & green-- a true sign of all boys! I was thinking of my Coronado friends last night as I sat in a new chapel surrounded by new people. Gratful that we belong to a worldwide church & that it's true & the same no matter where we are. (Sadly there was no dinner sponsored by the High Council. Maybe I can share a thing or 2 about REAL bonding time with these Texans:))

Unknown said...

So fun. Sounds and looks like you had a wonderful 30th birthday. So happy to see you were spoiled rotten, you deserve it girl!

ps. I also thought the story of Ben's tooth getting kicked out was hilarious!

karlin said...

love that last picture. you look so tan. i need some vegas sun. aaron is mr photogenic these days and i'm a horrible tooth fairy too! i'd always forget with griffin.

Azy said...

so sad i missed this.... my sissy is coming to town this weekend (i think) still trying to figure out a good day we can reschedule that class...? soon! we are both ready to pop! & my niece she is 3 will be here as well. You must give me good entertaining ideas for the lil girl. be thinking of a good answer and i'll ask you later this week. LOVES