3 Things

1. I promise I'm not neglecting the blog. [Ok, semi-lie. It's being neglected, but I'm not being a bum!] I am prepping like crazy for the grand opening of my new digital scrapbooking shop and it is at the c.u.t.e.s.t site. I can't wait to announce it! There will be a major sale, brand-spankin-new products and even some free goodies for you!  So, mark your calendar for July 1st. <3


2. Major changes are in the works for the Call family. We'll know just how major after a long walk either tonight or tomorrow, hearing back from a certain less-than-awesome professor, and perhaps an arm-wrestling match or two. ["Team Kristin" shirts would be much appreciated.]


3. This is what my hometown currently looks like.

That fire's been roaring for days now, and as far as I know [and from the looks of things] it's still not under control. Pray for Flagstaff, AZ. My whole family lives there! [extended included...]

In other news, I got possibly the worst night sleep last night, ever. C has some funny sleeping quirks. So, before I launch into this, let's remember: "Love means to love that which is unlovable; or it is no virtue at all." {G.K. Chesterton}

Here's what went down [via conversations with C and my sister, L]:

L: hi

Me: hey there. how did the Lilster sleep last night?

L: terrible. up from 11-1, up at 4 and 4:45, up at 6-6:30

Me: gross. sounds about like my night actually. C was freaking restless

L: perhaps he needs to be swaddled [L recently stumbled upon the glories of swaddling her little girl. longer naps have totally revolutionized the whole Mom thing for her.]

Me: haha maybe. I woke up at 4am because every ten seconds or so, he would whack his head down to his pillow twice. thunk thunk --------- 15 seconds ---------- thunk thunk

L: :)

Me: that went on for about 20-30 times before I punched him and told him to knock it off. he was completely out.

L: your very own personal thunderstorm.

Me: :)

L: might I suggest a king bed?

Me: we have a king. we are l.a.r.g.e

L: oh dear.

-----and in the words of C -----

Me: sweetheart, you were ridiculous last night!

C: why? I thought I slept really good!

Me: umm...you did. I don't even think you woke up when I punched you.

C: lol. I'm sorry honey.

Me: It's alright.

C: I don't even remember having a dream of any kind.

Me: Best sleep I had was from 7 to 8 after you'd already left.

C: hahaha. It's the ice cream, honey. You shouldn't eat any of it.

Me: ... I don't think so ...

Colossians 1:3 [Look it up!]

I found this note made out of play-doh on the counter a while back. Love that man!

For General Conference/Easter weekend, we spent some time with the Becks. Good food. Good people. Cute kids. What's not to love?

C & I drove up right after the Saturday Afternoon session of conference. C scored some tickets to the Priesthood session, so him and Adam took off for temple square, while me and Emilee held down the fort. with 4 kids 4 and under, it's a blast! We made an upside down German Chocolate cake [recipe coming, I promise!] and sliced strawberries for a yummy Easter breakfast.

The guys came back all uplifted, apparently, because after we went to bed, I woke up to C praying in his sleep. No joke. Start to finish, full-out prayer. He must've been dreaming about food because he blessed "the hands that prepared it" and asked that it would "nourish and strengthen our bodies." He asked that his younger brother would be protected while serving a mission in Canada. He was grateful for the day, the chance we had to watch conference, etc. It was a crack up. After "amen" he was completely silent again, fast asleep. and I burst into a fit of giggles.

We've had a few funny sleeping adventures. Yep, that's the kind of guy I married. The first sleeping adventure, he was quoting scripture. Now, he's praying. Ha. I'll take it.