Don't Worry-We Won't be Homeless in DC!

We've found a place to live in DC for the summer! Yay! This has been a huge stressor for me but I think I have found us a great place. I was hoping to be able to go out there and look at places before we moved there but that didn't work out so let's hope for the best! We love this condo the only problem is that it is unfurnished and we are leaving our furniture here in Utah. SOO...we're going to have random stuff like blow up beds, DI stuff, stuff from friends, etc in our nice luxury condo. Haha. Oh well! It's only for 12 weeks! My little sister Lindsay also got a job in DC for the summer so she's coming too and will be living with us, I'm SO excited to get to spend the summer with her before she gets married! Anyways, here's the link if anyone is interested... http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/sub/622180540.html I have more pics but for some reason they won't download, I'll keep trying.

So my next big stressor is that we haven't found anyone to rent OUR home yet! Ah! We definitely cannot afford rent in DC and our mortgage here. Help! Last summer we had a great family rent our home and it was perfect, do you think it will happen again? Pray for us!!!

I am way excited to go live in DC for the summer, and we're going to have so many visitors too! Parker's parents, my parents, Lindsay's boyfriend, and Lindsay's best friend Nicole will all be coming to see us! Yay! Well, maybe not to see us-maybe to see Washington DC but hey whatever! =)

Easter Weekend

We had a way fun Easter weekend-my parents were in town and that always means two things, tons of fun mixed with some family drama. But all in all it was a wonderful holiday weekend.

Saturday night we all went to P.F. Changs for my grandma and sister's birthdays and that was really fun except we all seemed to have upset stomachs after! But we had no kids (thanks a ton Justina and Aiden!) so that made it that much better! Then we went to my house for candied popcorn and games! We played Catch Phrase, girls vs. boys, and of course girls won! =) It was so fun though! My dad has some cute pics of the evening on his camera so if he can figure out how to send them to me I'll post some. =)

Sunday was fun we got up early for church and taught our sunbeam class in Primary. They were SO cute and very hyper given the holiday Sunday. It amazed me how much they understood and remembered about Christ's life, death, and resurrection-children truly are special spirits who are so close to the Lord. Then we came home and the boys did their easter egg hunt, it was so cute! They knew right away to go find the eggs and put them in their baskets. Joshy kept calling them balls, but that's ok! Then I brought down their easter baskets which they loved but they weren't all that interested in the candy (they're obviously not MY kids)! Josh was THRILLED about his new spiderman ball ($0.69) and Jackson loved his new bubble gun ($3.59), haha. They were so fun to watch!

After our Sunday nap we went up to Bountiful for a family dinner at my sister's house. It was really fun and it felt good to have everyone together-I'm such a dork, I just love family! All in all it was a fun weekend and I'm sad my parents have to go back to Oregon tomorrow. Next time I see my mom will be when she comes to visit us in Washington DC! Scary! But my dad comes down for business a lot so I'll see him soon. =) Happy Easter everyone!

Here are some pics from the weekend....

Could my nieces be any cuter!! =)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY LITTLE SIS!!!

So my little sister turns 21 today!!! I can't believe it! I'm really proud of her and all she's done in her life. She has turned from my little sister who danced in front of our house to Wilson Phillips in her gymnastics leotard to my grown up sister who is excelling in school and life. She has also become a best friend to me and for that I am so grateful. I feel so lucky to have her in my life and I look up to her in so many ways. I love you sis and happy birthday!!!

Here are a few pics of us...

Here I am teaching Linds how to pump gas...

Here we are on temple square singing Oh Come Oh Come Emanuel and walking in rythym (Sprague Concert Choir baby!)

Brave us going on the Speedway rollar coaster in Vegas!!

Here we are at Abbi's swim meet-a definite Barraclough girl pastime!!

Why I Love My Husband...

So when I was little I really wanted to marry my daddy, we even have it on a home video-me saying, "I want to marry YOU daddy and no other boy." Why did I want to marry my dad? No not because he's incredibly sexy or anything but because he was all I ever wanted in a man, I loved him with all my heart and looked up to him so much. So when poor Parker came along I fear I may have made him feel like he will never live up to my expectations of my dad (those of you that know my dad know what I'm talking about-great guy!). However, we've been together about 5 years now and I'm happy to say-Parker has not only MET my expectations but EXCEEDED them! I love him so much and here are the reasons why...

1) He really does treat me like a princess in every way.
2) He is unbelievably patient with me, my moods, and our twins.
3) He is very selfless and always thinks of me before himself.
4) He is always there for me when I need him.
5) He's a GREAT cuddler, kisser, and much much more ;)
6) He gives me amazing back scratches whenever I want one.
7) He gets up with the boys and lets me sleep in.
8) He scoops the cat litter box, which I would just hate to have to do.
9) He is an amazing daddy to our little boys.
10) He is a worthy priesthood holder who loves the gospel.
11) He comes from a wonderful loving family that has totally accepted me and treats me like one of their own.
12) He absolutely hates to fight, and is always willing to apologize, forgive, and talk things out.
13) He is gorgeous-I especially love his eyes and his smile.
14) He always makes me feel so sexy and beautiful, even when I really really don't feel like it.
15) He's real, humble, and honest.
16) He loves me, and I have never ever had a doubt in my mind about that, which gives me great comfort.
17) He makes me laugh, some people see him as shy-but the real Parker is so much fun.
18) He is romantic and loves doing the same things I do.
19) He is incredibly smart-Bachelors in Accting and Japanese, Masters in Accting, CPA, and now half way through law school-need I say more!?
20) He is my best friend and I really truly could not ask for more.

I love you Parker!!!!

Josh's Shoe Obsession

So I think this is the funniest thing...my son LOVES shoes! He freaks out if everyone else has shoes on and he doesn't. Like every morning we get ready to go to the gym and I put my tennis shoes on and I put Jackson's shoes on and Josh just panics because he thinks he's going to be left behind if he doesn't have his shoes on. So he'll run into his room and find whatever two shoes he can find, put them on, then hurry downstairs and point to his feet saying, "shoes, go, shoes, go." Haha. Sometimes too when he's just bored he'll entertain himself by trying on different shoes. Today he got two mix matched shoes, wrong feet, and wrong size (Jackson's are a size bigger than Josh's). Haha, I had to get a picture.

Today we had a fun battle at lunchtime. They were eating spaghetti and they saw daddy eating a cookie (good going daddy). So they both starting whining for a cookie. I told Jackson that he had to eat 4 more bites then he could have a cookie. He looked at me and I could tell he was really trying to understand me. He ate his 4 bites fast as he could and then asked for a cookie. I was so proud of him that he did what I asked and he was so excited to get his cookie! THEN there's Josh...those of you that know my twins know that Joshy is usually the more diffiucult of the two. I tried the same method with him and he sat there for 20 minutes crying for a cookie but he would NOT eat a bite of spaghetti, just one little bite! So I had to put him down for a nap without a cookie-Jackson was happy and tired and just fell right asleep but Josh is still crying as I sit here typing. Poor guy, it breaks my heart but I have to be tough right?! It's hard because I don't know for sure if he understands what I'm saying, although he is usually the smarter one so if Jack gets it Josh should get it too! It just makes me sad being the mean mommy that won't give him a cookie-but he's got to learn right!? Any suggestions??