Weaning - 1 Me - 0

So I have started weaning Elli. As of yesterday she is totally not nursing and is on whole milk. A couple weeks early, i know, but she was ready and willing so I took advantage. We were down to nursing twice a day, so I didn't figure it would be too bad. She is doing great, I'm not! This is nothing emotional, although I do love cuddling with her. I just never knew it could be this uncomfortable! I worked today with toddlers and infants, and I could hardly hold them! I am so tender and full that any bump kills!

I hope this doesn't last long........it really stinks..........

The Fabulous 4th of July weekend!

This weekend was THE BEST!!!!


It isn't often that we have so much fun packed into one weekend, and it was a change well needed.

On Saturday Keith had to work, but was able to go in early, which was awesome! We were able to go to his parents house for a 4th of July BBQ and family get together. I really do love my in-laws, they are fun, hilarious at times, and all-around good people. After food and games we lit fireworks just out front on the street. Man, those boys are crazy! I stuck to sparklers. Elli loved the lights and didn't get scared once at all the noise.




On Sunday, we went to church, of course. It was fast and testimony meeting, Keith got up there. He is always so good and going up and baring his testimony, I am very proud of him for that. After church, we took naps and then hung out with some of our favorite people, the Degraws. They live 2 floors beneath us and we do a lot of stuff together. When we were changing Elli's (fondly known as 'Lela' by their little boy, Ethan) diaper she escaped!




HAHA It was super cute. Our neighbor doesn't usually like naked pictures, but thought this was pretty cute with the leggings.

On Monday, we totally screwed up Elli's nap schedule. Seriously, she was so tired and would fall asleep almost every time we were in the car. We first went up to Brighton and hiked up to Mary's Lake. It was mostly up hill, so it wasn't the most easy, but it was beautiful landscape.



We went with Keith's friend Dale and Keith's sisters, Becky and Jessica. They are a lot of fun to hike with and we were glad to have them with us.




We got home around 3 (at which time Elli hadn't taken an afternoon nap yet) and decided to go swimming. I though for sure Elli would fall asleep in the car and stay asleep while the others swam. Just in case though, I got her all dressed in her swimming suit and ready to go. Well, she fell asleep in the car, but I guess she just couldn't stand the excitement and woke up to come swimming with us for a couple hours. Then Keith, Dale, and I went to see The A-Team. HAHA It was soooooooo funny! I loved it and totally recommend it.

Well we got home around around 10 and finally Elli was able to get some rest. She is still feeling it today, so I feel bad. But we had tons of fun and it was totally it!