The Human Nose

Lucy: Mommy, do you have hair in your nose?
Me: Yes, I have hair in my nose.
Lucy: Do I have hair in my nose?
Me: Yes, I think kids have hair in their noses too.
Lucy: No mommy! Kids don't have hair they have boogers!

A Name and A Blessing

We were able to bless Elise at church on Sunday, August 12, 2012 in the Fairview Heights, IL Ward.

 
It was a beautiful day filled with family and friends.  My parents (Grandpa and Grandma Saunders) were able to make the drive from Utah to be with us.  We were so glad they were finally able to meet their new granddaughter.

Matt, Madden, and Maggie made the drive from Lafayette, Indiana and several of our friends from Adam's work came including Maggie and CJ.  We also had our good neighbors Don and Melissa Rockwell there.  We were so happy that Adam was able to use the priesthood to give Elsie Marie her name and blessing.  A short time later Daisy and Lucy needed to use the restroom so we slipped out of the chapel.  As we entered the bathroom Daisy was so excited and said, "Mommy, Elsie has her "real name!"  I couldn't help but smile and agree with her.

After sacrament meeting the kids had fun being with their cousins and other friends that came over to our house for a spaghetti dinner.

 
It was a nice afternoon spent visiting with our family and friends.  We are so blessed to have a family that loves us and such good friends.  We are even more blessed to have such a sweet and beautiful little girl as our new daughter. 

Introducing Elsie Marie Hebdon

Our newest little girl joined our family on Monday, June 25, 2012 @ 5:38pm.  

Elsie Marie

7 pounds 14 ounces

20 1/2 inches long

We are so glad she has finally joined us!  We Love You Elsie!

Sandwiches for Lunch

Daddy:  Do you want your sandwich cut in half or in quarters?
Daisy:  I want it cut in dimes.

Catching the Train

Today the kids and I had to take Adam to the MetroLink station so he could catch the train to the airport. We were pressed for time so Adam unloaded his stuff from the truck and quickly went to buy his ticket. As he was feeding his money into the machine I saw the train approaching. I hollered to Adam from the truck that the train was here and that he needed to hurry. Adam fumbled to gather his ticket and things and started running for the train with his luggage flopping behind him. The conductor was nice enough to wait for Adam so he could board the train. Just as the doors were closing behind him another train pulled up heading in the other direction. It was at that moment I realized Adam had hopped on the WRONG train. When I called him a few moments later he verified that he was indeed going in the wrong direction and we both had a good laugh. Luckily there was another train not too far behind the first that would get him to the airport in time.

Helping With Lunch

Today as the kids were sitting in the kitchen eating some lunch, I placed a piece of cheese on Lucy's plate. I went back to making a sandwich for Adam when I heard Lucy say, "Mommy I want to cut the cheese!"

Helping with Lunch

During lunch today Lucy (2 yrs) wanted to help make the sandwiches and said, "Mommy, I want to cut the cheese." :)

Things Taught In Primary

Daddy:  So Daisy, what did you learn at church?
Daisy:  Hmmmmmm. How to fight dragons and dinosaurs.