Procrastination

Over the last few weeks, I've been feeling that I need to check on and possibly update our 72-hr kits, including making one for Amelia. I thought there was no urgency, so it kept getting pushed down to the bottom of my to-do list

Today, fear struck because I was not prepared. A wildfire is raging too close to my house for comfort (around 5 miles away). As of 6pm on Saturday, I haven't been evacuated, but neighborhoods south of me have, including the Little America hotel.

In the meantime, I have hastily checked our 72-hr kits, got them near the door for a quick exit, and gathered up a bag for Amelia. And the worst part (at least for me) - Ken is 1 1/2 hours away, and I haven't been able to get a hold of him on his phone. I can only hope that he gets home BEFORE I get evacuated.

Lesson for today - If you are prepared, there will be less fear - so don't procrastinate acting on promptings.

Amelia's Milestones

* At 3-months old, Amelia finally outgrew newborn size diapers.

* She broke the 8 lb. barrier and is now 8 lbs. 14 oz.

* Amelia slept through the night - from 9:00pm to 8:30am. I hardly knew what to do with myself - fully rested after 9 continuous hours of sleep. I don't expect that every night, but hopefully it's a new trend that is starting.

* She is learning how to roll-over; back to front, front to back. She doesn't always make it, but it's fun to watch.

* I have the first few pages of Amelia's baby book done. Okay, so that's not Amelia's milestone, but I'm so impressed with myself, I just had to boast a bit.

Hot Hot Hot

. . . and I'm not talking about the weather.

I tried a new recipe yesterday. BBQ Beef Brisket . . . slow cooked in the crock pot for 10 hours. I love BBQ and couldn't wait to eat it. However, 1 Cup of this sauce with 4 lbs of meat proved to be much too much. So hot that Ken and I only ate 1 serving each.

Now I'm wondering what to do with 3 pounds of leftover BBQ beef brisket???

3 Months Old

Amelia is 3-months old today and to celebrate,

we bought her her own chair.

Ms. Schnell Spotted in Flagstaff

While enjoying the Memorial Day in Flagstaff,

Amelia tried to hide from the paparazzi . . .

but she was seen with her father hiking near Snowbowl.

She forgot her shades at the pool, which did not go unnoticed by the paparazzi.

But even when the cameras were flashing, she still enjoyed a dip in the pool.

In Memory

In honor of Memorial Day tomorrow, I have been reflecting on past Memorial Days. In our house, spending time with the living was just as important as honoring those who were no longer with us.

Every year it was the same. Flag raising and pancake breakfast at the city park, hosted by the Lion's Club. Then cutting flowers around the yard to put on graves. Next we headed to the cemetery to put the flowers on the headstones and to hear stories of our relatives. And the rest of the day was spent picnicking with our cousins, grandma, and great uncle.

Every year at this time I realize how much I miss those days . . . and I'm jealous of my brother and Kat who live close enough to be able to continue the tradition.

Thanks for the memories.

Randomness

* It was so nice to spend have my Mom with me on Mother's Day . . . my first Mother's Day.

* I am slowly adjusting to being back at work and taking "pump" breaks. The pumping is super inconvenient, but I want to provide breast milk as long as I can. I don't make enough for Amelia to have my milk exclusively, so gratefully she's okay with formula too.

* Ken has been an amazing stay-at-home Dad. He does laundry, cooks dinner, and takes great care of Amelia. He even bought her this onesie :)

* I have decided that I don't care where Ken gets a job, as long as it is within a 30-min. drive to a temple. I'm tired of being so far from a one.

* Ken bought an iTouch and has really gotten into all the apps that are available. Besides downloading things that interest him, he has even thoughtfully downloaded games for me so that I would have something to play on our long drive to UT in July.