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Summer break is in full swing.  That first week was brutal.  The kids were getting used to being home together so there was gobs of tattling, bullying and fighting.  Besides that, they have never figured out how to sleep in and would constantly wake me up at 7 instead of letting me wake up on my own.  Such a rough life... I know. 

We move in five weeks.  Crazy.  We are starting to pack a little each day so that it isn't a mad rush at the end.

The pregnancy is going well.  I am typing this from the hospital actually.  I had to do the 3 hour glucose test to make sure I don't have gestational diabetes. Fingers crossed I won't have three months of finger pricks, counting carbs, and no sugar.  Seriously torture for pregnant me.  *I heard from the doctor... no diabetes!

My feet have started to swell a whole lot each day.  Jeremy bought me new comfy flip flops "just because" one day.  I love him so.

I am still the youth Sunday school teacher in our ward, but I got to sub Gracie's primary class the other week.  I would love to be called to primary.  I had so much fun.

Jayne has been extra snuggly and cuddly lately.  She loves to sit on the couch with me and feel the baby move.  She is going to love baby Henry so much.

The kids have officially been accepted into a charter school!  Yay for going to school with good friends!  I had a serious hand cramp after filling out all of that paperwork.

Family Home Evening is always a treat at our house.  Instruments are played, songs are sung and a lesson is taught.  Peter found a recorder and got in on the action this week.

Usually during the lesson it is my job to keep him entertained.  He's just too little to pay attention for very long.  This day he would climb up on my legs and squeeze himself between them until only his little noggin was sticking out and then he's say, "I'm stuck, Mom!  I'm stuck!"

He is our animal lover.  He found a puppy in our neighbors sun room and he checks on him every time we are outside now.  He loves puppies!

I bought a bag of cherries because they looked so yummy.  We had each of the kids try one and they acted as if we had fed them poison.  It was hilarious.

Glucose test #1.  I will never be able to drink orange soda again.

Jeremy is such an amazing dad. For his birthday his staff got him a gift card to a golf store. He spent it on golf clubs for the kids.  They are in heaven!  He took the three oldest to the driving range.  They had the best time.

My little sister is moving in with us in the fall.  Baby Henry is going to he staying in our room during the year that she will be living with us.  We bought the most adorable cradle for him to sleep in.  It's been so fun to plan his little mini nursery.  I am going to attempt bumpers for the cradle as soon as I can.

Peter has really started to love playing with cars and trains.  He is all boy and I love it!  He plays like this in his room for at least an hour a day. He's such a sweet little guy.

I have a serious pet peeve when people ride their bikes beat slow on the road.  It's one thing if you can keep up and keep out of the way... But if you're going to take your merry time and ride in the middle of the lane... Head on over to the sidewalk, please.

Jeremy 's new car is manual.  I need to learn to drive it.  He taught me a little on a date one night but I'm still not comfortable driving it around town.  Hopefully soon...

The "I'm bored" season has started.  I found this amazing printable on Pinterest.  It has come in handy many times already.

Graham was asked to give the talk in primary.  His topic was on baptism.  He decided he wanted to talk about all of the baptisms he's been to for various family members over the past two years.  He did such a good job.

We went to the library to get books.  The girls talked me into getting every Barbie movie on the shelf.  One of them was a singalong.  They are so fun to listen to.

Gracie loves going to the theater with me, musicals, and old time shows.  I decided it was time to introduce her to Newsies.  She is in love.

I am growing bigger and more uncomfortable each day. My body is amazing at letting me know when it is time to lay down and take care of myself.  I am trying hard to be a good listener.

Peter has learned all about the joys of timeout.  He loves to throw his toys at people.  Especially poor Jayne.

We are trying really hard to do something fun each day in between packing and getting our home ready for renters.  I am so exhausted by the end of each day.

We got the kids signed up for swimming lessons for the first time.  They are just a teensy bit excited.

Jayne has decided she is my personal doctor at home.  She checks to make sure baby Henry is "still growing helfy" at least once a day.