What to blog about?

I know all of you have been waiting for a blog post, so I guess I'll update you on what's been going on the last few weeks.

Family

My sister and her family came up from Arizona for two whole weeks. We went to Cherry Hill, Park City, Thanksgiving Point, played Rock Band 2, swimming at my Dad's, and the list goes on. Tyler just loved having Hayden around. And I loved being able to hold Jonah. Look at that smiley boy...I'm his favorite ;) I don't think I can wait until Thanksgiving to see them again!

At Thanksgiving Point we met up with more family. Even though it was a madhouse (yes it was Two dollar Tuesday) it was worth seeing the Museum for only $2. After the museum went to the Children's Gardens to walk around a bit and let the little ones get all of their wiggles out.

School

On a somewhat sad note, Steve is officially in school again. He started last Monday, and I basically haven't seen him since. Things are busier than last year...not necessarily harder, just busier. On top of school, he has been interviewing with firms for next summer and fulfilling his assignment as a Senior Editor of one of the law journals. I already hate deadlines! As if he wasn't busy enough, Steve has something for the Bishopric every night this week. Not to mention the past two nights as well. I love you honey and hope to see you again soon!

Pregnancy

I've entered the stage where I'm not really comfortable but want to stay pregnant because if I'm not, then that means I have two kids all day by myself. The baby is keeping me up at night now...good practice for when she's here. Also, my doctor's appointments are almost every week, which means it is getting close. Excited, yes. Nervous, yes. Did I mention excited?

Ups and downs

There have been quite a few ups and downs the past two weeks or so. I'll start with the 'downs':

1. Spraining my ankle and hobbling around chasing Tyler for four days. Pretty tough to do being seven months pregnant!

2. Having a mouse run right under my hand while putting away dishes as my mom's house. Talk about a heart attack.

3. Tyler and I both getting the stomach flu on Monday night. One of us was up every hour on the hour Monday night. No fun.

4. Not seeing much of Steve while he is gone studying for the Patent Bar.

Now for the 'ups' (which definitely outweigh the 'downs'):

1. Steve taking and PASSING the Patent Bar. Seriously, he's been studying like mad since May. The Patent Bar only has a 35% first time pass rate. Let's just say I'm very proud of my man!

2. Using gift cards to buy Rock Band 2 for the Wii, and Steve being able to enjoy it because he doesn't have to study anymore. Tyler obviously likes it too!


3. Feeling better from the stomach flu. After 24 hours of dry toast and Sprite, it is nice to taste real food again!

4. Being down to single digit weeks left until we get to meet Baby Girl Pulley. We have decided on a name, but I'm not the kind of person who calls them by the name until they are born. For those of you interested, her name (unless lightning strikes to tell us otherwise) will be Hannah. And this picture is pretty typical of what I wear these days...anything elastic and stretchy!

Two dollars

Yesterday I thought I'd be a good mom and take Tyler to Thanksgiving Point's Farm Country. Hey, it was only going to be two bucks! The problem with that is, every single mother in Utah wants to get a good deal and take lots of pictures. Needless to say it was a wee bit crowded and I'll just pay the extra $1.50 to go a different day next time! Although, we did have a lot of fun, for only two dollars!


We managed to steal Steve away from studying for the Patent Bar (which he takes on Tuesday, please pray for him!) This is one of the first things Steve has been able to do with us this summer! We love being with Dad. We fed the animals, got Tyler sent to jail, and went on a hay ride. It all made for a fun and hot afternoon together as a family!

Silence

As any mother with a toddler knows, this is either a good thing or a bad thing. Right now, for example, it is wonderful! Tyler is sleeping and I can enjoy the silence. But, 45 minutes ago, it was a bad thing. I was down making Tyler's lunch and called for him to come down and eat three or four times....no answer. I know Tyler well enough to not expect this,

or even this , but I knew his silence couldn't be good! I come into my room to see him holding my chapstick. As I walk closer I see his fingers covered in it. Yes, Tyler was indeed sticking his finger into the chapstick and scooping it out with his fingernail to eat it! Nice! After a not too stern scolding from me, he headed downstairs into the kitchen to eat some real lunch. As we're walking Tyler looks up at me and says, "Don't eat the chapstick, it's only for the lips!" My point exactly.

The Pulleys and the Phoenix heat!

A little over a week ago, I had the opportunity to go down to Phoenix to meet my new little nephew and help out my sister. I knew going down to Phoenix in July would be hot, but I wasn't fully prepared for the 115 degree temperature coming out of church on Sunday. It sucked the life out of me!

First and foremost, I have to say that baby Jonah is adorable. I just couldn't get enough kisses and snuggles from him. So fun! Next, it was fun to see Tyler and Hayden play together. Here are a few pictures of them having a blast together. The boys were both laughing so hard in the shower, that I had to take a picture of it.


While we were there, we had to find wet or indoor activities to keep us cool. We went to a really fun bounce house. Tyler was a little hesitant at first, but once he started climbing and sliding, he couldn't stop. I love the first picture of Kristin, Hayden, my mom and Tyler. Each of them has a different emotion on their face!



At the bounce house they had a boxing ring that the boys had a great time in! Tyler looks like he's ready for the action. He was jumping all over and turned and looked at me and said, "Mom, I'm a jackalope!" That is a clear sign he's watched Boundin' one too many times! It made me smile though.




Phoenix was really a lot of fun but I admit it was nice to come back to cool temperatures in the 90's! Props to you Kristin and Kalie for living in that heat!