Adam-6 months old

Little McFattum

Writer's Conference

I attended a Writer's Conference over the past few days here at UVU (formerly UVSC) and it's been a very interesting experience. One thing I discovered as we spent a little time doing writing exercises: I'm pretty sure that I pushed my brain out along with the baby when I delivered Adam. I'm hoping it comes back sometime. I kind of miss it.

A Christ-Centered Easter

In an effort to make our Easter season more meaningful, we are using the ideas found in this wonderful book by Janet and Joe Hales. There are activities and ideas for every day to teach children about the last week of the Savior's life, culminating in a wonderful Easter celebration next Sunday morning. I'm thrilled with the success we had today, talking of Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. We'll see if the kids stay as interested throughout the week. :-)

Zeeky's 3!

Bowling for his Birthday: Zeeky loves to bowl, so we went to BYU for a game on Monday night. On Tuesday, he got a special breakfast, lunch out (alone!) with Zach and I, and he chose dinner--mac & cheese and hot dogs. After cake, he got to open a few gifts and he was one happy little man.

Zeeky is one of the most fun-loving kids I have ever known. He seems to have a bit of a hearing problem, though. Zach and my voices seem to go right in one ear and out the other. But he is a loving little guy, and laughs at about anything. I love this kid!

p.s. I'm trying to learn how to talk without using facial expressions--it hurts! I'll have you know, however, that it is impossible to sneeze without moving your eyebrows. Try it sometime. I double dog dare you.

Yowzers--One Heckuva Headache

If you really must know, I hit my head. . . with the car door. . . as I was opening it to get into the car. Luckily it was just shallow enough that the doctor could glue it back together instead of stitching it. As long is it doesn't pop back open in the next 24 hours, I'm good to go. He told me I should really think of a better story to tell people. Nope. I'm content (albeit somewhat mortified) to share that I hit my head. . . with the car door. . . as I was opening it. Not the smartest move I've ever made (but, sadly, probably not the dumbest either.) Did I mention my head hurts?

Mind Reader

I'm always irrationally disappointed when I look at our blog that it hasn't magically transformed with a new post. So many things going on, so little time. If only there were mind reading blog capabilities. I wouldn't have to keep thinking, "Hey, I should really post about that," or "That conversation was really blog-worthy." It would just get done. Of course, mind-reading capabilities would be the last thing I wanted on most occasions:-). Oh well, I guess I'll posting the old fashioned way and thank my lucky stars there is nothing that can read my mind.