South Ogden City Days

What a fun week we had. It was South Ogden City days and we took every opportunity to enjoy it. We first went to movie night in the park on Monday. They showed the movie, "August Rush" (One of my favorites). Of course the movie didn't start until it was dark, so needless to say we only made it about an hour into the movie. Indie was 3 hours past her bedtime and was throwing her body around because she just didn't know what to do with herself. She did love every moment of it though and thought she was such a big girl.

Indie with her popcorn was ready for the movie to begin.

On Wednesday, we went to the parade. However, I forgot my camera. I never dreamed that Indie would get so much candy. She has candy to last her for weeks! Not to mention, 3 balls and 4 Frisbees. It was so hot though! I think the reason we got so much candy, is we were the only ones on the sunny side of the road and everyone felt sorry for Indie so they would toss her handfuls of candy. Indianna did not like the sound of all the big trucks and cars, but started to get into it once we gave her a piece of candy. She got the hang of it real fast. Although a little hesitant, I think she really enjoyed the horses at the end of the parade.

On Friday, we decided to go to the carnival. I had bought a discount pass in advance and figured we would exchange it for 30 tickets so Brad could ride a couple of rides with Indie if needed. Three words...."What a WASTE!!" It was the lamest carnival ever! They didn't even have a ferris wheel. What carnival doesn't have a ferris wheel. Indie first rode the boats by herself and hated it. You can't tell from the picture, but she didn't like it. Then she rode the merry go round with Brad. Yes, Brad had to pay tickets to stand by her to make sure she didn't fall off. Indie liked it ok, but wasn't too thrilled. We then tried the small car rides and of course Brad was too big to ride with her and the guy told us that Indie was too small to ride the rides. WHAT!!!! Seriously??? So, Indie had a choice on her rides...the boats or the merry go round. We decided it was WAY too hot to be there and decided to turn our tickets over to someone who could use them. It was so disappointing to pay $15 for 2 rides. Oh well...now we know. After the carnival, we decided to get slurpees to cool us off. Now, that was something Indie enjoyed. We then went to Whiteside's pool and after warming up to it, Indie LOVED it! and did not want to get out.


On Saturday, there was a concert and fireworks. Although a pretty good sport, Brad, refused to go to a country concert. I decided to honor his wishes, since I had already dragged him to the movie, parade, and carnival. All of which, he did not want to go. We ended up going to grandma Indra's house and playing cards and watching the fireworks from her drive way. We had a perfect view and must say...it was better than sitting in the heat at a concert. Grandma's house was PERFECT for watching fireworks. We might have even had a better view than the people in the park. Thanks grandma!

And of course, the perfect way to end the week. We went to church on Sunday and heard great lessons and talks.

Potty Training

So, Indie and I have decided to give potty training another try. Indianna is doing very well and I am so proud of her. She is getting to the point where she tells me when she needs to go. (She doesn't actually say potty yet, but she pulls at her diaper and whines) So, she has done fairly well. The only problem...I spend probably a quarter of my day in the bathroom reading books on the hard floor, while she takes her sweet time to go potty. At first, I thought the only reason she wanted to go potty was so she could read books. BUT, when I make her get off after only reading one or two books, then she goes in her diaper and gets mad at me for making her get off the potty. So, we are to the point, where she spends about 20 minutes on the potty before she goes. I'm hoping that with time, this time will decrease, because 10 times a day for 20 minutes, can really add up fast. This morning, I got tired of the floor after 30 minutes. Indie had gone 3 times already, but hadn't done her big job. I rushed her off the potty and after about five minutes of playing she came to me, with a disgusted look on her face, and said "oh oh!" Poor girl was SOOOOOO disappointed that she had gone in her pants. I felt bad, but I just couldn't spend any more time on that hard floor. I of course assured her that she was a good big girl and that we will make it to the potty next time. So, that is where we are at with potty training. I have to say, it is very nice, not to change too many dirty diapers. I've probably only had to change about 3 poopy diapers this past week and I think that is pretty good.

Another Appointment

I had an appointment with Machel on Tuesday. It was probably the fastest appointment I have ever had with her. She didn't check me, and I didn't ask to be checked. I figured if she was really that worried about it, she would remember. Baby is doing well. She is weighing 2 lbs. 8 oz. right now. Her head is down and she's getting ready. She's measuring 4 days early, but Machel thinks it's because of her big head! That's right! She's going to have a big head like her daddy and sister. Because my head is really small, so I know she didn't get it from me. When she was measuring the head, it took up the whole screen and I said "wow, that's her head, it looks big." Machel says, "That's because it is BIG!" Last time her stomach was big, this time her head. I guess we'll luck out and have another big baby. We also got to hear the heart beat and Maylin is doing great!!! Or Maelynn. We still haven't decided and we are still working on a middle name. I guess that's it. It wasn't that exciting of an appointment. The next time I go to see Machel is in another 4 weeks. I'll be 32 weeks then, so hopefully we'll have more exciting news.

We might have decided on a name

Ok. As most of you know, Brad and I have really struggled thinking of a name for our second daughter. We really liked the name, Melise, but it still just didn't feel quite right. It was actually amazing when I finally came up with a name that felt right. It was Wednesday night, Brad was asleep and I was up working late. I decided to take a shower and that's when it came! It's amazing the places you receive inspiration. I was so excited, I could hardly wait to tell Brad. But, I didn't want to wake him. This name kept me up all night. I just kept thinking about it and was just SOOOOOOO excited to finally feel good about a name. What's the name you ask? Well, Brad and I wanted to name this daughter after Brad's side of the family, since Indie totally after my side. (Grandma Indra and my brother Riley). I came up with a name that I like and we can say that she is named after Brad's mom, Marilyn. We just aren't sure how to spell it. Brad likes it with "lyn" on the end, but I think we could spell it however and still say it's after mama Lundell. So I need help with spellings. Post your favorite way to spell it. There is a peak in Ogden named "Malan's Peak". Brad doesn't like that spelling. So here are just a couple of ideas. Maylynn, Maelynn, Malyn, Maylin, Maelin, Malin. Any other spellings are welcomed. We would call her Maley for short or as a nickname. We are also still trying to find a middle name to go with Maylin, but we really want a simple family name to go with it or at least something that has meaning.

Weekend of Fun

This past week, Brad's family came and stayed with us. We had a lot of fun. On Friday we went to Lagoon. It was Karl and Zenda's stake Lagoon day, so we got in free. We took Indie on the "free" rides. Indie loved the train ride, especially the animals. It made us realize how much we need to take Indie to the zoo. We are planning on this for one of Brad's Friday's off. It seems Saturday would just be too crowded. Brad also took her on the Merry-go-round. She didn't like waiting in line and she didn't like waiting for the ride to start. She hated being strapped in, but as soon as the ride started, her big smile return to her face. Unfortunately, we forgot our camera and you will just have to take our word for it. She also loved playing in the water fountains at the entrance and LOVED playing with her uncle Joel. I don't think I have ever heard Indie laugh as much as she did with Joel.

On Saturday, we went fishing because it was free fishing day. Indie loves play fishing in the bathtub, so I figured she'd love real fishing. She didn't seem to mind it until her and dad actually caught a fish and dad was waving the fish in her front of her so I could get a picture. She did not want that thing anywhere near her.

Goodbye old friend

Yesterday we said goodbye to an old friend. After 6 years and 60,000 miles, Paca finally gave up. She was to the point of not worth fixing. We went to sell her for parts and just as Brad was towing her into the salvage yard, a guy pulled up and offered us more money for her. Turns out, it's Brad's brother Karl's brother-in-law. He's going to try and fix Paca up so she can go back out on the street. But, regardless, we said our goodbyes. I have to say, I'm pretty saddened by the whole thing. But, I guess there are different times in our lives and our cars kind of match our lives. There's the single car, the fun car, the family car, and the retirement car. We enjoyed the fun, Paca, and you will be missed!

The one and only time Paca got stuck. AND that was
only because we tried to run over 3 ft of snow

Play date with dad

On Friday night, Indie and I took dad to the park so he could see how much Indie loves it. Brad mostly took pictures, but the pictures alone show how much fun Indie had. This park is probably a mile from our house and it has a toddler park and a splash pad.

This is Indie climbing trying to go down the toddler stairs.

Friday's Appointment

I went to the doctor's on Friday. The baby is doing well. Machel first measured the head and said, "right on schedule" she then measured the belly and said, "well she's definitely not a small baby". Nothing too exciting happened. Machel said she would check me next time, because she's worried I might go early because my water broke and I went early with Indie. The good news: my sugar levels are fine and my fluids are back up. Last appointment my fluid was at a 9 this time it was at a 17. I'm 25 weeks now. If this baby comes as early as Indie, she will be here in 11 weeks. We are still thinking of names, but really like Melise. Machel asked me about names and I told her we like Melise and she thought it was a beautiful name. Indianna seems to like it to. Each time we ask her, she smiles and nods yes!