Oops.

Today after church, I went to find David to get the keys to his car. I needed the checkbook in his car to pay for some food storage I ordered from our preparedness expert. I walked outside with Lincoln's hand in mine.

When we reached David's car, I asked Lincoln to stay on the grass where it was safe instead of following me into the parking lot. I quickly opened the car door, reached under the driver's seat, grasped the checkbook, and stood up to make sure Lincoln was where I left him. Indeed, he stayed where I asked him to stay. However, there was something "off" when I looked at him. I was shocked to see that his pants and undies were around his ankles and he was answering the call of nature right there on the church lawn. My shock quickly turned to embarrassment as I looked around to find members of our ward pointing their fingers with mouths gaped open.

I ran over to Lincoln to try to fix what was happening, but what could I do? It just kept coming and coming! He must have really had to go. The long duration of his potty break just gave the opportunity for more passers by to gaze on while I stood, embarrassed, and giggling, waiting for this to be over. After what seemed like a few minutes (I am sure it was just a few seconds), he appeared to be finished. I quickly helped him pull his pants up and we loaded in the van. I laughed and giggled all the way home. He's so sweet. I know he was doing his best not to pee in his pants. Thanks bud. I love you.

Farms and Parks

While I was in Northern Utah for work, my mom and I decided to take Linc to Wheeler Farm. I remember doing dance recitals there when I was really young, but I don't think I had ever been to the farm part. I knew Linc would love it since he has a new fascination with farms. His two favorite story books are about farms.



I love baby goats.


This tree house was awesome. I was coveting it for our yard. I know Linc would keep occupied for hours with something like this.




Lincoln loves pigs.

... and tractors.

After Wheeler Farm, we took Lincoln to a really cool park in Bountiful. Parks come in as a close 2nd to farms in Lincoln's book. He is really good at climbing things and walking across these creepy contraptions. He called this one the troll bridge. (Thanks Dora.) He is much braver than I. I was freaking out with my arms out ready to catch him if he started to fall. Our whole time there, he never even bobbled on the bridge. He walked across with confidence every time.


Yeah for farms and parks!

I Love to See the Temple

David and I were planning on going to the temple for a couple of weeks. As I was getting dressed, I casually asked David when our recommends expire. He looked and found that they expired 10 days previous. Instead of bagging the whole idea, we decided to take a family trip to the temple. We loved it.






Another bit of info...
While potty training, Lincoln earns candy for going poop on the potty. Each time, he gets 3 smarties. Without fail, Lincoln offers to share his candy with David and I. It's so sweet that he thinks to share something he earned for himself with others. I am so happy that he is willing to share his treats with us. I hope he keeps that sense of kindness throughout his life.

Lincoln is 3!

We had a great time celebrating Lincoln's 3rd birthday. He was so excited for his party. He told me that he wanted "streamers, and balloons, and goodiebags, and birthday cake, and birthday candles, and presents." I did my best to deliver. Here is a shot of some of the decor.



He was not afraid of his birthday at all this year. (WHEW! I was beginning to wonder if he would ever grow out of that little quirk.) I made him a birthday pancake for breakfast and I sang to him. He loved blowing out the candles.


Since Lincoln is obsessed with Cars, I decided to make him a Cars cake.


We had the family over for a little party. Lincoln loved playing with all of his cute cousins.




Everyone was so generous with the gifts. THANKS!


I was pleasantly surprised when Lincoln sang along with everyone when it was time to sing Happy Birthday! He sang "Happy But-day deew Ween-kin....Happy But-day to you." I was a happy momma.


All in all, the party was a success!

We are so blessed to have Lincoln in our family. We love his happy personality and his sweet reminders of how he loves us. We love him so much and can not express the blessing he is to us. I thank Heavenly Father for him every day. Love you Linc!