HEEEELLLLLPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!

So, I've run out of ideas on what to feed my boys (excluding Robert). They only want to eat hotdogs, mac-n-cheese, pizza (pepperoni for Adam, sausage for Matt), pb & honey, and that's it. Not even nuggets entice them much anymore. I'm a bit fed-up and unmotivated to cook anything nice. I figure why go to all the effort when they won't eat it and will just complain. So, this is my call for help and any ideas.

"I don't need no stinkin' diapers...."

That's exactly what Matt told me today. For the past two nights, he has worn underwear to bed, and stayed dry. He has been potty-trained for about six months now. For the past 3-4 months he's been wanting to sleep in underwear. We've let him a few times, but he hasn't been successful until this weekend. Sometimes he'd get so mad that we made him wear a pull-up to bed. So, today, I asked him if he needs any more diapers, and he said, with a sneer, "I don't need no stinkin' diapers". I love his independent spirit.

How Does Her Garden Grow?

Last week we finished planting our garden. We've got lettuce, green beans, carrots, green onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, cantaloupe, and watermelon. The boys and I were watering it early today and noticed that everything has sprouted. We're very excited! The boys are especially anxious to eat the melons. Adam said he's not going to eat the vegetables but it's still fun to grow them.

Cute pics of the boys

Ahhh, brotherly love. Matt looks like a young Elton John.

Helping Robert put together our new chairs.

Hooray for Adam

We had an appt. with Adam's OCD doctor yesterday. He doesn't have anymore rituals/compulsions. He's really worked hard to not listen to "Mr. Worry". Now, we'll just go down for checkups every month or two. Yay, it feels like a big relief to finally arrive at this point. Good job, Adam!

I Spoke Too Soon

Yesterday, in my post, I said nothing too exciting has happened in 2008. Well, I spoke too soon. This morning Robert was put in the bishopric as the 2nd counselor. Whoops--I should have kept my mouth shut. He was called at 9:30 this morning; church starts at 10am. So, we were a little shell-shocked during Sacrament mtg. The entire bishopric was redone. It's a fun coincidence that all three of us wives served together in the primary presidency a couple of years ago. So, we're all good friends. This will be a great opportunity for Robert.

11 Years and Counting. . . .

This is the most current photo we have of Robert and I together. It's weird--all of our pictures are of the boys. Go figure. Oh well, at least the picture includes his true loves--his family and the University of Kansas. (Adam took the photo.)

Aren't they cute?

Today, May 17th, is our anniversary. We were married 11 years ago in the Logan Temple. Sad to say, but I don't have any wedding pictures on disc or computer because there weren't digital cameras back then. Here's a list of our most fun and exciting happenings for each year.

1997--We got married! And, started Law School in Omaha(however, that was more tortuous than fun)

1998--Heidi went back to school to finish up her B.S. in Public Health.

1999--This year was spent studying.

2000--We graduated! We moved back to Kansas City. Heidi started working for KU Med
Center. We traveled to Miami, Connecticut (Derek and Alexis' wedding), and Phoenix.

2001--Robert passed the Bar!! We went to Branson to celebrate.

2002--We finally decided to have a baby. Adam was born November 21st. We traveled to
Oregon and Arizona for brothers' weddings.

2003--Robert started working for Kansas Legal Services (he still works for them). We moved to
Emporia, KS.

2004--We traveled to Miami and Snowbird, UT. We got pregnant with second child.

2005--Matthew was born June 18th. We served in a Spanish branch. We moved to Garden
City, KS.

2006--We traveled to Miami and Snowbird. . .again. We bought a minivan.

2007--Adam started preschool. We bought our first house. Robert was promoted to be the
managing attorney for southwest Kansas.

2008--We're still waiting for something exciting to happen this year.

I think my memory is fading because I had a hard time remembering what happened each year. I'll blame that on parenthood. We've had a wonderful time being married and having a family. Robert is a real catch. I love that he isn't pretentious and doesn't have an ego. He's just a real, down to earth, kind man. I love him lots!