we made it another week

I am so glad this week is over!

Sawyer has been throwing up from one end and having yucky stuff coming out the other. He continues to be oh so clingy.

Nathan has an infected toe. I am not sure what happened to it in the first place but we went to the doctor on Friday and now he is on antibiotics that cause yucky stuff from him too. I had grand plans that I was actually going to get him potty trained this week since Dave will be home(I know he is WAY overdue for that) but now I am not so sure.

I took Emma and three friends out for a birthday celebration on Saturday. They chose Chuck-a-rama for lunch. One of them ate a zillion pieces of garlic bread and jello. Thats it. Yum. Then we headed off to Color Me Mine. It was jam packed with several parties so we were lucky to find a spot. They had a great time. In fact one of the girls kept telling me that this was the best party ever! I thought is was great too. We get to pick up their finished pieces on Wednesday. I was so totally bummed because I forgot a memory card for my camera so I didn't get any pictures.

I took pictures for some friends when I got back.

Then Dave and I went on a date to see Little Women at BYU. I must admit I expected more from a BYU production but I still enjoyed it for the most part. I had a hard time getting past the Polynesian Jo (sorry that is so prejudicial of me, I know) but she looked nothing like Marmee or any of the sisters. However in the emotional scenes after Beth dies she was fantastic. Even Dave had tears streaming down his face! It was a 3 hour show so we got home late. The kids were still awake except Sawyer. He was in his bed without a shirt on. Uh? I still like this babysitter though. She cleaned the kitchen.

My dad was in town today so he and my brother, his roommate and another friend came over dinner. We had Mongolian Dinner(sometimes known as Hawaiian Haystacks) which in my opinion is the absolute best thing to make for a crowd. I also had plans to make Emma an "8" cake. The attempt was disaster! The cake just fell apart when I touched it. Colin took over instead.
Emma was really sweet about it. Telling me it didn't have to be perfect. But seriously, how sad is that?! Birthday cakes are my thing! This one was not meant to be. I will have to try again for her baptism get together which is in two weeks. Speaking of, she met with the bishop today and is just oh so excited!

We also did a present treasure hunt. I had to make up for all the presents that I intended to buy but never was able to this week. Emma thought that was great fun.

I also got a new calling today. Primary pianist. This was the calling that I thought would be the best calling ever. No prep. No responsibility. Then I was called to it in Virginia and I was bored out of my mind. Honestly, I am not sure what I will think is the worse calling, teaching my current class of CTR 8 or pianist. I'm sure you're reading this, Brooke. Sorry. I'll be happy though, I promise!

Dave is home all of this next week. He is even taking Friday off. Can't tell you how much I need him here. I am looking forward to celebrating the tremendous blessings of my life surrounded by my family.