I tried out a new cookie recipe that had no added sugar. It was really gross, but I still ate them all because they were chocolate. Little A had a blast helping me stir and then licking the spoon when we were done. She is such a good little helper. :)
Little A had a blast with Grandma and Grandpa and was especially thrilled when they made spaghetti for dinner. I haven't made that with actual spaghetti noodles in a long time because she makes such a huge mess. She did not disappoint, lol! It took a LONG time to clean up that mess! That happy, cute face was worth it though!
We are looking for a new dresser for little A. I have the day bed from when I was younger and am handing it down to her, but it needs a dresser. I found one on KSL.com that matched the bed pretty well, and we arranged to pick it up when we were in SLC. We drove the truck down so we could get it home. Then when I called to say we were coming the guy said he'd forgotten to tell his wife that he had already sold it and someone else had just left with it. Ug. I hadn't paid for it yet so it wasn't that big of deal, just a bummer that we drove the truck down for nothing. We looked around some more but couldn't find anything else, so we went home empty handed. Allan is making a toddler sized trundle bed to go under the day bed. It's still a bit large for little A so the trundle bed will be a nice in-between.
It finally snowed again! We were so excited! Little A and I went outside and played as soon as the sun came out. I helped her make her first snow angel. It doesn't have a head because she refused to put her head down in the snow! She really wasn't very impressed with snow angels.
She did really like snow balls though. I tried to make a snow man but the snow was too powdery and wouldn't stick together enough. After a while we went to the front yard and shoveled the drive way for Allan. Our neighbor saw me shoveling and came over with his snow blower and finished up for me, which was SO nice! We actually have a snow blower, but I can't use it with Little A out there. Loud noises like that really freak her out: crying, hyperventilating, it's bad. So, it was really nice that he came and did it. Allan was SO thrilled when he got home. He was really tired and was dreading having to clean off the walks when he got home. It was a really great surprise for him!
Little A LOVES the Friend magazine. She is always so thrilled when it comes in the mail and she has a magazine of her very own to look at. There was a picture of strawberries and bananas in one. She came to me every day for a week showing me that picture and saying "Mmmm."
We finally made it back to story time. We got there too early though so we played outside for a while until the Library opened. They have an old gun outside that the kids can climb on. Little A thought it was awesome!
We didn't make it through all the stories, but we did manage to make an elephant (I was going to send it to AG but Little A quickly tore it to pieces when we got home). She also loved the licorice they gave her for a snack and quickly devoured it.
We got together for a play date with cousin P and Aunt K6. We needed to plan a baby shower for K3. K6 is really good at party planning and pretty much had it all covered by the time I got there! The girls had fun playing dress up and teasing the dogs. They had a little snack before dance class.
We went to dance class for the first time in almost a month! Little A got sick and then we were out of town so much that we never were able to make it. She was so happy to be back! She is starting to be a little braver and will hold hands with her teacher (cousin A) and interacts with the kids a little more. They all move so quickly that she gets overwhelmed. There is another little girl that is quieter like her. They really hit it off and love to dance together.
Allan had to go on a scout camp out that weekend. They had a lot of fun, but also had quite the adventure. The truck and trailer got stuck in the snow, and they had to call someone to pull them out. They discovered a gas leak in the cabin they were staying in. Thankfully they were able to just turn it off, and there was a wood stove they could use to keep warm. They had a fun time playing night games. Then on the way home the other vehicle got stuck in the snow, they were able to just push him out. Then Allan, who was driving the truck and trailer, hit a bad hill and fishtailed to the side of the road. Thankfully God was watching out for him and he ended up in a good spot that he could get out of. The road was pretty bad that day. He was very relieved to be home. He told me that this is pretty normal for a scout camp out. I will be praying a lot every time he goes, lol!
We found out when the surgery will be (with less than a week in advance) and have been frantically preparing for that. I got with my Mom and sister, K3, to make a bunch of freezer meals (some for her for after the baby comes, and some for me for after the surgery). We arranged for people to care for Little A while I had the surgery and then afterward when Allan would need to go back to work. We are so grateful for our family who is always watching out for us.
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