Obsessive!

So I just got tagged from my good friend Becky Maynard! It's been forever since I've been tagged and thought that it would be a thrill to do, very thought provoking. So here we go, five things Jenni Hogman is obsessed about.

#1 Projects. That sounds wierd but if I get it into my head that I am going to do a project then I can't do anything else until I complete it. For instance painting my nursery recently. I slept, thought, and ate nursery ideas until I had to just do. Then all my spare time went into taping it off, painting it, sponge painting it, organizing it, arranging it, etc. I am in charge of the Primary Program this year in my ward and it is still two months away but I had to finish it- it's written, copied, music copied, parts cut out and seperated, and I've started to hand them out. So yeah when I get it into my head I just have to do it and unfortunately I neglect everything else.

#2 Books. Oh man I love to read. And when I start a book I have to finish it as soon as possible. I can't just read a chapter here and there, no I have to finish it. But I am always craving a new great read!

#3 Travis. I am obsessed with my husband. When he is home I find excuses to stay in the same room as him. When ever he has to go somewhere I always pack the kids in the car and go to, even if it means we have to sit in the car for over an hour while he is talking to a contractor or a young man about something.

#4 Nectarines, recently I have become obsessed nectarines, so much so that no one else in the house touches them. The other day Travis took one to work and when I found out he took it I tried to be Christlike and share but evidently he found out I was sad and so he brought it back home untouched. I buy a big bag of them and then they are gone within two or three days. Man just writing about them makes me want to go to the store and pick some up! I ate my last one this morning!!

#5 I have to agree with Becky Holidays. I love, love, love, love, love holidays. Mostly Christmas. I have both Kyler and Eldon's Christmas all bought (thank goodness seeing we are out of a job), and work as often as I can on Travis' big Christmas gift and have a few of his items purchased. I'm already planning where to move my furniture for the Christmas tree, what to make for the boys Halloween costumes, what theme to do for Kyler's next birthday, stressing about having to cook my first Thanksgiving turkey this year. But I love holidays! They are wonderful!

The rule was I had to tag five people, I don't know if you'll do this or not but it was kind of fun to think about and do! So I tag . . . Shine, Shayla, Sarah-no-longer-Dowland (sorry honey child I can't remember your new last name), Michelle Bluemel, and Manda Clawson.

Outdoor Movies and 35 Weeks

On Saturday our town did the last summer "Movie On the Wall". During the summer they project movies on the wall once a month. June and July both got rained out but on Saturday they were able to go through with everything. So we were able to go and here is how much we enjoyed watch "Bolt" out in the open.

We found this bike at Wal Mart on sale for "As is" and surprised Kyler with it that night. He loved riding it around before the movie started. I don't know if those sitting around us appreciated it though.

I think Eldon just really liked the popcorn.

This is me and Travis, enjoying the evening,

Eldon by the end of the movie. He was tuckered out!

I don't know why I am posting this picture but I do it because of the request of a dear friend . . .though I am seeing her Saturday and she'll have to see this in person. But maybe this will prep her so she isn't so shocked when she sees me. So Michelle this is for you: Me at 35 weeks:
We decided to do a project today. We colored:

Put Stickers on (Kyler loves riding his bike so much he doesn't like to take his helmet off so that he's ready to ride it again):

And then we stapled it together to make a chain of how many more days until baby gets here:

I so appreciate the answers that you have given in the post below. If you haven't yet please do! I have found it very enlightening!! It's kind of fun to hear what others do in the same situation.

To Mothers Everywhere

Alright so child birth is really on my mind lately. Now I've done this two times, but that doesn't mean that I have things down. So I have some questions for you ladies to hear what you have to say.

What are some of the best things that you pack in your Hospital Bag?
What is the best thing to pack for the hubby?
How soon after labor do you change out of the lovely Hospital gown and into your own clothes?
How long do you stay at the Hospital after birth?
How soon do you call family to tell them of your special arrival?
Do you eat before you go to the hospital and if so what?
Do you wear make-up and do your hair to go to the hospital?
Anything that your hospital has done that has made your stay more enjoyable or anything that might not be "hospital standard" that you think that I should know about and implement this time around?
Do you leave your socks on to give birth?

Thanks in advance for all your advice! I just wondered what others did and what I can do better this time around! Thanks!!!

Have you Ever . . .

. . . felt like selling your children?

Not that I would really do it. It's just been one of those up-all-night-big-uncomfortable-pregnant-a-three-year-old-who-doesn't-want-to-share-a-13-month-old-who-is-into-everything-house-is-a-wreck-lots-to-do-don't-know-how-to-get-it-all-done days. But I still love my boys. . . I hope they still love me after today!! Heck maybe I'm the one who should be wearing a barcode!

Utah once Again

Travis has gotten a temp job with a Chevron Warehouse and they are currently having their "turn-around" . . .I have no idea what that means, but he has to work 6/ 10 hour days, for three weeks straight. So I ran to my parents house so that I didn't have to be all alone for so long. We were able to spend a week and it was so much fun! Here are just a few pictures of what we did while we were there this time!

We went to the Aviary. It was sooooo hot that day that we didn't stay for too long. But long enough for Kyler to try to make friends with all the birds. Like I said it was super hot, but they did have a place that sprayed water to cool off.
As you can see Eldon had the time of his life.

We had some fun just hanging out at the house! Kyler liked looking at the world through the magnifying glass and of course I loved it every time he would look at me and say "You're big Mama, really, really, really big." Thank you Kyler, that's just what I wanted to hear!

Kyler is always talking about going fishing. So this time my Mom got this game where he could do it in the back yard. He was very proud every time he caught a shark! And he was especially happy when it was a pink one!

Oh squirt guns! They loved sitting on the deck and shooting all the "bad guys". Eldon of course was such a good shot that he didn't have to look where he was helping shoot.

Sunday morning the boys loved my parents IKEA play tent and a tunnel to climb through. They thought it was the greatest! Aren't grandparents homes so magical!

Kyler loves going to my Dad's Seminary mostly because he can dress up like a knight and march around the room to "How Firm a Foundation". (Everything didn't happen the same day, Kyler just really loves his orange-train shirt.)

We went up to Silver Lake and roasted hot dogs. It was so much fun!
I love, love, love, this picture of my Dad and Kyler. It surely shows that Kyler is definately a Porter! Eldon found a walking stick . . . he didn't use it long.

Kyler adores my Father and I don't think Eldon left my Mother's side during the whole week. We sure had a lot of fun with them.

As you can see, though we had a delightful time, we were all really happy to get home!

P.S. As of today I have six weeks. Yahoo!! Not much longer now until we meet Hogman boy #3.

Trains, Trains, Trains, We LOVE Trains!

Evanston is a wonderful place for a boy who LOVES trains! Not only do trains come through here all the time, but the have an annual model train show. This is pretty much the highlight of Kyler's life! Also Evanston has one of the last standing round train house. And this year we were able to ride it! I think the faces of both my boys explain how the day was!! Not to mention that Kyler found his best friend Britt there which just added to the joy!