Weekend Love

 This weekend was packed.

Mr. H had hours upon hours of homework.

We had a ward chili cook off.

A lovely dinner party.

I spoke in church on "Strengthening Families and Marriage" for 15 minutes! (Which is a long time in my world) :)

C ran and ran and ran around.  Church is getting harder to listen to what's going on when you're chasing your child around the building.  

We're finishing the final season of LOST!

Sunday walk at Memory Grove.

and 

We got to go to the Utah State Fair!!!

Baby C LOVED the horses.  

We got to pull out the FALL clothing!!!

He loved the cows.

Mr. H let him get close to the baby cows, and made his day :)

It was a good weekend, but really tiring.  Mr. H and I are trying to find the balance of work, school and family time.  

C is running around and getting into everything!!!  Does anyone have any tips for a 13 month old in church?

Also...being a rainy weekend, C and I have been getting really stir crazy.  Any ideas for activities for a 13 month old????

Medicine Woman Mommy

Medicine Woman Mommy.  ha.  I don't know why that cracks me up, but I sure get a kick out of it. :) (Mr. H would say he's glad it cracks someone up) 

Anyway.

I just wanted to share: baby C started getting sick on Tuesday.  Nothing major, but I wanted to be prepared this time around, because sick babies are the WORST.

So I pulled out my eucalyptus oil and gave him a bath with it, and put it in his humidifier.  

Yesterday, so Wednesday, he was much worse.  That little nose was running, and his eyes were really watery.  He was really out of it.  

So I used my trusty friend, garlic, and made him REALLY  garlicky scrambled eggs.  We kept up the humidifier, but after lunch his nose was still really runny.

We headed to sprouts farmer's market and I asked them if they had anything for baby colds. 

They recommended me a product called "Sniffles n' Sneezes 4 kids".  

Anyway, we used it.  I am amazed!!!  It really did work!  So he slept through the night, his nose has stopped running and this morning he woke up happy and a lot less congested.  I gave him some more garlicky scrambled eggs, an orange and then a baby green smoothie.  So far, he's doing great.  

I'm normally in the middle in terms of going natural vs. medicine.  I feel both sides have their place, and both should be used with caution.  But I did really feel this product worked.  I have a much happier baby a day a day and half after getting sick. 

:) 

Hooray!

Also:

C's new favorite book:

Meet Chicka Chicka Boom Boom-a H family favorite.  Seriously-C brings this book to me 10 times a day to read.  He loves it.  

Sundays

 Yesterday was such a gem.  I was able to go up to Primary Children's Hospital and help with the LDS branch there.   They go around and visit patients, hand out ensigns, and ask if anyone needs prayers or priesthood blessings. Then, they provide a sacrament service (church meeting) for anyone in the hospital that would like to join.  As soon as I walked through the doors of the little chapel, the spirit touched my heart.  I could feel God's love for all of His children, old or young.  The faith of all in the room was so strong, and although they were all going through something hard, we could all feel the Savior's love.  I then got to visit some of the children and give them some church lessons.  I shared my testimony about revelation.  I told them that I know that we can gain strong testimonies of the gospel by choosing the right and asking our Heavenly Father our questions.

It was a beautiful experience to spend so much time with the people in that hospital.  It reminded me of when Mr. H and I spent quite awhile in the hospital for his surgery.  I am so grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ in my life, and how it gives me so much comfort and reminds me that I can be with my family forever.  

That night, Mr. H and I took little C to Temple Square.  How we love our Salt Lake City!  It was so beautiful.  The flowers were gorgeous, and spirit could be felt so strongly.  C had so much fun walking around and charming the missionaries.  

Smelling the flowers

Gorgeous Temple

C running around

C looking at the Christus statue.  He loved pointing up at Jesus's face

View of some of downtown, including the capitol building

Our cute family, in front of the temple

James.

We got to see James Taylor in concert last night!!!!

:)

I grew up listening to James (I just loving using his first name now ha)  all the time.  My dad loved him, his songs were soothing, and then my brother started playing them on the guitar.  His song's have always just made me feel better.  They truly touch my heart. 

So when I found out the Mormon Tabernacle Choir was singing with him, I was stoked.  We signed up to get free tickets, but didn't get them. So Mr. H was kind enough to brave downtown and go standby with me.  Our sweet friends watched C, and we got to the line early.  It was so wonderful, a nice man gave me two extra tickets.  We were able to eat our homemade dinner at City Creek, and then made it to the Conference Center with plenty of time to spare.  

The concert was amazing.  OC Tanner teamed up with the choir to give a concert to the community.  It was a gift.  The Utah Symphony also played.  There were folk songs, spirituals, and broadway favorites.  And then of course, James.  He was amazing!!! He is 65, and I was so impressed with how well he could still sing.  He walked onto the stage and I burst into tears.  It was truly a once in a lifetime for me. :)  

James singing "Sweet Baby James" a cowboy lullaby he wrote for his nephew.  (This is a little younger version of him ha)

Rummage Sale!

My sweet friend told me about a rummage sale going on at the Baptist church down our street.  I off course wanted to join in, and we headed down to explore all the treasures. :)  I feel like 'rummage sale' has such a quaint, romantic sound to it.  Like Anne of Green Gables esque.  

Anyway, for being the first rummage sale I've ever been too, I'm addicted.  There was so much stuff!!!  We explored the beautiful vintage furniture, jewelry, books and more.  The jewelry was gorgeous, and so old!  They had so many vintage pots, pans, cooking utensils, frames and more.  I had to slow myself down from not going crazy. :)  

Vintage Locket

Shoes for C

Pretty dishcloths for kitchen

Fabric cutting board!

I also was able to find 9 books to add to our family's collection.  I got all of this for only $10!  I was so excited! (Let's be real...still am, which is why I'm blogging about it. ha)

Thrifting is not for everyone, but it sure is fun to look for and find treasures. :)

Labor Day

Long weekends are always very appreciated in our house.  Mr. H had a lot to do, but we still were able to pack in some fun things. One of the highlights of the weekend was a morning hike we took up emigration canyon.  Emigration canyon is the spot where the Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley in 1847.   It was so beautiful up there!  The leaves were starting to change colors, and the weather was perfect.  C loves being in the hiking back pack and was a good sport.  The hike was about 3.5 miles round trip, and the destination was an old abandoned mine you had to look really close for.  It was a little creepy, but really cool to see.

Beautiful Wasatch Range

Salt Lake Valley

Happy Hiker!

Mr. H in front of the mine---you really had to look!

It was funny-as soon as we found the mine, all the old videos they showed me in elementary school on mine safety flooded back.  My teachers should be proud as I remembered all the safety procedures. ha.

School starting has been difficult for me to adjust to.  Mr. H has so much to do, and it is hard to not have him around to play with as much.  But C is doing great, and we are spending a lot of time outside enjoying the last moments of summer. 

Family Pictures

I wanted to take some family pictures since C turned one.  A sweet girl in our ward took them, and she did such a great job.  C struggled during the shoot, as he did not want to smile at all, but she ended up getting some great shots.  

One of the lessons taught in church today was on gratitude, and being thankful.  I could not be more thankful for my sweet family and the two boys that make my life so wonderful. 

C's favorite book: "Harvey and the Happy Bee"-he loves giving Harvey kisses.  Thanks uncle O!

I loved the way this captured how C listens and loves Mr. H.  They have such a special bond.