Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Time to come out of hibernation?

I have fallen into the depths of winter, hidden in my cozy cave, eating chocolate covered anything, growing a large tummy that my boy keeps asking; "when is it going to pop?", wondering if spring will really come...ever!! Do you know what I'm talking about? Why do we feel like life is hum-drum with out the sun? Well-we have been busy in doors, snuggling and crossing off "to-do's" when we get around to them. Here is a little update on things while we have been hibernating...

Even though I am inside-my kids are loving the snow with their friends.

We've been playing lots of "pirates/football/cops and robbers" all at the same time.

Rylee was invited to attend a mini drill team clinic, which she loved. She loves Tayler Pulsipher and would love to dance like her one day. So this was a great opportunity. She was able to perform at half-time at the Alta Varsity basketball game. She did great and can't stop talking about it.

The girls and Tayler-who is a dancer at Alta High.

I have been painting and trying to transform a little boys' room into a baby girls' room. I have had so much fun getting ready for a little girl. I must say things have changed over 7 years-even though Rylee was so much fun as well.

I know you all will be so impressed when I tell you that this baby bedding was made just for our new babe. No, not by me, but by my mother. She has spent countless hours putting this together and trying to get this just right for me. I know absolutely nothing about sewing, so when I told her that I found about 13 different fabrics that I love and wondered if she could put something together for me, I am sure she wanted to pass out. But she smiled and said she would love to try. She did a fabulous job. I love, love, love it. The pictures just don't do it justice.

This is the quilt that she put together. You can't see all the detail-but it honestly blows me away to see such beautiful work.

We have enjoyed the little things in life. This is my place setting at dinner the other night when Rylee was in charge of setting the table. She got little pink post-it notes and wrote "I love you so much" and put them on everyone's dinner plates. It was quite cute.

Got to love that girl!

We have successfully made the transfer. Nash is now in his big boy bed. Not only that, but he is sharing a room with his brother and I was afraid that they would never go to sleep. To my surprise, it was a smoother transition than I expected. I love to hear them laugh and talk at night before they fall asleep.

Lots of snuggling and watching movies.

Good news-new baby for us to love. Logan Ray Welch has arrived! You should see the hair on this kid.

We spend lots of time loving little London as well. She is our second newest arrival. Seriously, Nash loves her. I don't know if the feeling is mutual!

Other good news...Tiff is engaged. Congrats Tiff and Spence!


9 comments:

Andrea said...

Big update :) It was fun to see you yesterday... even if it was just for a minute. Good luck with everything coming up!!

Natallee said...

WOW! First of all- COngrats to Tiff- I am so glad she found someone! She is so darn cute!

ok- I LOVE LOVE LOVE the nursery, and I am not quiet sure were you find the time to do all that you do! It looks amazing and your mom dad a GREAT job on the quilt! soooooo cute! Now I just can't wait to meet your new little girl!

I totally can relate with the feelings of hibernation! But it looks like you still have been busy and gotten so much done! You are just the best and I love ya!

Amazed said...

Oh my gosh! Talk about cramming everything into one post! I loved EVERYTHING! You mom's quilt is quite amazing. A little harder than CARRYING THAT 3 PIECE MIRROR all the way home from Portland on the plane! But heh, that's what grammies do! Everything looks wonderful! And we're soo happy about your two new babies in the fam and Tiff's upcoming wedding. We're so glad we're all one big happy together! Love you, sweet girl. I'm still laughing over our phone conversation! xoxo

The Peterson 5 said...

I LOVE your babies room!! You decorate so cute! It is so fun you are having a girl....I can't believe it's almost time for her arrival! It looks like Nash will make a great big brother!

busymama said...

I'm so glad you posted, we have been anxiously awaiting to see pics of the babies room! Addi is sitting on my lap and when she saw the room she exclaimed, "I want to be a baby to have that room1!" She is a fan too, I LOVE everything you decorate, you are so talented! Love you guys!!!

Alison said...

i love your blue walls in the nursery! olivia's nursery was blue when she was born and i still love it! your mom did a great job on the bedding!! isn't it great having a mom that can sew and make things extra special?!

Nicole M said...

That's quite the update! I love it. I can't believe you're due SO soon, it's super exciting. That bedding your mom made is seriously gorgeous. Good luck!!!

jen said...

Hi guys! It sure was fun seeing you today at Joe's Crab Shack. Your family is so cute! Have fun getting that baby out! You are the CUTEST little pregnant girl ever. I gained 60 pounds with my first two, so you can imagine that I certainly didn't look as cute as you! I didn't mean to scare Travis about having four. I love having four kids. Good luck to ya!

Williams Flyers said...

Tenille,
I am so excited that your new baby girl will be here pronto. I can't wait to see you and her and everyone. I haven't seen you guys in forever. Sometimes it seems like we live on separate planets. I can't wait to hold my new niece. It seems weird to think of Nash in a big boy bed.
Love,
Marci