*First day of school*

My boys were so ready and so excited to start school . . I got to hear all about it from my bed! As much as I dread the end of summer, this year the start of school was a huge relief. Someone (mom and Tim) got some great pics for me to live my little life from my little bed. Oh. . the joys of bedrest. I don't think I need to say more.
Maxie boy 2009 ~ Our big 2nd grader!
Alexander and Barrett . . . can you guess which is which? That is their favorite thing to do these days. Alexander will say, "I'm Barrett!" Whatever! We know who you are and we love you both!In both pictures Barrett is on the Left ~ Alexander on the Right!

My VIEW.

The rumors are true. Strict bed rest for this lady. . . and only 89 days to go. Hopefully I will not be on bed rest for the remaining 89 days, but for now we are taking everything one day and one doctors appointment at a time. One week down and so far so good. Thanks to the help of family and friends. The kids have still been having fun summer adventures with Dad, Grandma, Auntie and playing with their neighborhood friends. . . .but today the view from my thrown included LEGOS!!! The kids set up their working stations around 8:30am and played until 1ish. They were so proud of their little lego accomplishments. They asked me to take pictures and post them for their FAR AWAY friends. So this is for you FA friends. . ..



When they were finished they organized little piles in my room so they can pick up tomorrow where they left off. Not one of them took a shower or brushed their hair, but they were happy happy kids hanging out with their mom and. . . . I love that.

Racers

Here are my cute racers. Timmy Tim Tim took these crazy kids to a little race in Lindon. . .
I think this one preferred the park. . .Here is my racer. He has one competitive spirit. . . He may not have crossed the finish line first but he beat big brother Max and that was victory in and of itself.
Poor him. . .Barrett was in flip flops. . . He was still a good sport and ran. . .but flip flops are tricky.This Missy was a little gun shy. The race gun went off and everyone ran. . .and she cried!!! Her like the park. Maybe next year.
YAY for Races, parks and parades all in one day!!

Piano Recital #2

I was not able to make it to Max's piano recital but. . I got a full report. . .I thought I would share. . .

MOM * "Hey bud, I heard you did really good on your recital"
MAX a little hesitant. * "Well mom, I wouldn't say I did really good, maybe just kind of good."
MOM with a chuckle.. . * "OH yeah. . .why is that?"
MAX * "I got a little messed up . . . but don't worry I figured it out."

Don't you worry. . .his dad caught it all on video to share. I still think he did really good. Little friend put himself back together and started over. Piano has been so good for him. Even after all the tears, the "I don't want to practice's," the "Piano is so boring," it's been worth it. And secretly he loves it.





And I love his bow.