They grow up so fast!

Here are the kids spring pictures. Tristen 12 and Maddy 6, wow don't they look so different. No more babies, good thing I'm having another one and I will cherish every moment believe you me. With Tristen in 7th grade and Madisen in 1st grade next year it will give me plenty of bonding time with Landen. Sometimes it pays off to have them 6 years apart.

My last Baby Shower, boo hoo

My best friend Gabby threw me a very fun and creative baby shower. I can't believe it's the last one I'll ever have, kinda sad. She did an awesome job, the place looked so cute and blue with polka dots. We played some fun games like have cups of frozen babies and see who can break there water first. Anyhow, she made me this cool blanket for the car seat but I thought it was a cover for me when I breast feed so that's what that pictures all about, I even had a fake baby to show that it could work, and it's little hand was poking out of one of the holes, thats why I couldn't stop laughing. All in all, it was fun and I was grateful. Thanks Gabster. Love ya always.

25 weeks and going

Do I look bigger? You tell me, because I feel huge and I still have a good 2 1/2 more months to go.

Back to Reality

After a long trip to California, the kids got a chance to spend their Spring Break in the nice warm Cali weather. They finally came back Sunday afternoon, with a bit of a delay due to so many people at the airport. It hadn't dawned on me that it was the end of Spring Break for almost everyone so of course it was crazy at the airport. I should have warned my parents but I didn't even think about it. But they finally came back safe and sound. It was a lonely week without them. You'd never think I would miss the yelling and fighting between Tristen and Madisen but I did. It was a rough night last night, their time schedules were all out of whack. You see were an hour ahead of California so they weren't very tired and had a hard time sleeping and waking up for school but it shouldn't take long to get back into routine. I'm just happy to have my children back safe.

Easter

This Easter weekend was a very long and busy one. We first drove to see Carl in Monterey Calif. and it was beautiful. We got to go to Fishermens Wharf and see the seals lounging around by the ocean and then the next day we went to the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium which was pretty awesome. We saw fish, jellyfish, penguins, and much more. It was all pretty cool, Thanks Carl. Then we drove to Sacramento to see my family and also had a blast. We stayed with Sal and Melissa and Jon and I got to spend some alone time after the kids went back to Bakersfield on Sunday. We spent Monday with Sal and Melissa and had a really good time, thanks guys! It defiantly made the extra long trip through the snow storm in Nevada and Utah back home worth all the good times we had. It was the vacation time we needed before coming back to our hectic life.

Maddys growing up so fast

Maddy learned how to ride a bike this last weekend and what surprises me is that she wasn't scared at at all. I remember being terrified when I first learned, but not Madisen. Some of the neighbors older girls had this bike and gave it to her so she was determined to learn how to ride it. I'm so proud of her.

It's a Boy!

That's right, Landen is coming. I always felt like it was a boy, and my feelings came out to be true. And everything looks great, he's healthy and kicking, he looked like he was going to suck his thumb when we first looked because he's arm was next to his face. We are so grateful for this miracle in our lives. We have to thank God first and foremost, and it makes all we had to go through to get here worth it.

Finally a warm day!

Today the temp. is 60degrees and man it feels so good after a cold winter. Even though is probably won't stay since there's a storm headed this way, we cherish it while it's here. Can't wait for my family to come in May, it will be so nice.

Maddys new look

It got to the point that Maddy had 2 front teeth just dangling there. They are both so loose but one more than the other. I finally helped her out and one came right out.
She looks so different, and silly now. We are waiting until this next weekend and hopefully the other one will come out also. She's already got the new ones coming in. My baby's growing up.

Draper Temple Open House

Last Saturday we had the opportunity to take the kids to the new Draper Temple here in Draper, UT. This is a great chance for the kids to see yet another beautiful temple inside and out. They ask lots of questions and know that some day they will be able to go to any temple they want and feel that peace and tranquility that is greatly needed in life.