Little family of Loves.

Wow time flies!

2010-12-22T19:24:00.002-09:00

So yeah I guess I have been MIA for a little bit so I just wanted to update with a few pic from the last few months!

Halloween!

Thomas and Miles were Buzz and Woody.

Adelaide was the cutest witch ever!

Adelaide loved her first Thanksgiving.

And her first birthday done by Auntie elizabeth was sooooo cute!

Ben made the cake.

Then we put up the tree.

Decorated cookies.

Colored pic for Santa.

And then went to see him...

So that's our last few months in a nutshell! Hope you enjoyed it.

Cloth Diapers.....

2010-10-16T09:49:00.003-08:00

So I am not sure when it happened but I have apparently become a crazy person. As most of you know Ben can get a little crazy when it comes to chemicals around and in our kids because of this I have to. The more research I do the crazier I become. It started when I got pregnant with Thomas. The more I read about birth the more I decided I wanted to go natural. Then after he was done nursing I couldn't use formula because he broke out in hives, then I found out how much estrogen was in Soy formula. No way was Ben going to let us give that to our son and I agreed. So we used goats milk. Then the bottles BPA very bad, Ben was about that before the FDC said it was bad. So the $10 born free bottles for us. Then in August we were back in Alaska for a quick visit and Tammy got me thinking about cloth diapers. Thomas has always been way sensitive to disposable diapers, we could only use Huggies. When Adelaide came along our diaper budget was crazy we were spending around $70 a month! So when Tammy offered me 7 cloth diapers to try out I took them. He has only used cloth since (accept for the few days I was in the hospital.) So when PFDs came in more cloth diapers were on the top of my list. They came in yesterday! They are so cute and I love them. I got enough to diaper both Thomas and Adelaide. They are all in ones witch means I can use the same ones for both of them and even for a new baby when it comes along. Oh and did I mention that they are made with Hemp. Yeah Ben loves that! And they are made in the USA! Can't go wrong with that.

My life......

2010-10-13T14:21:00.003-08:00

Just another day in the life of a SAHM.....

It is 4:30pm Ben is at work, Thomas is sleeping next to me, and Adelaide is playing with the toys that Thomas dumped out all over this morning. I am to tiered to do anything, between AF, the pain in my side coming back so I took a pain killer, and being up all night helping Ben get his homework done, there is no energy left for anything. So here I sit, thinking about what I m going to feed the kidos and at what point I can get them both down for the night so I can climb into my bed.

Why do I do this?

2010-09-21T19:30:00.002-08:00

So today was the first episode of the Biggest Loser. I love that show. I have watched it for a few years now and I always say I am going to do that. And than I sit a=on the sofa watching them workout, all the while eating to my hearts content. I am not hungry but I find myself going into the kitchen as if something in there will fill "that hole". What do I need to fill "that hole"? I don't know but I know that it is not in the kitchen. With Ben gone as much as he is I get lonely, and so I find comfort in kitchen. I am not sure what to do about it but I am going to find it out.....

9 months and counting....

2010-09-20T09:01:00.002-08:00

My little girl is 9 months old! She is getting so big. Yesterday before church I got a few pic of my little girl.

And of Thomas wanted in on the action too. So here is my little man.

I'm the mom....

2010-09-08T17:53:00.002-08:00

When did that happen? Don't get me wrong I love being a mom, but some days I still can't believe I am the mom. I have two great kids and we are "working" on a 3. I spend all day and night with my kidos and they have become very attached. I have only left Adelaide a hand full of times with Kimber (who we miss terrible). Ben wants to be able to spend time with them witch I get but I need a brake now and then. Oh how I want a really date night with out kids. I find myself telling Thomas when trying to get him to do something he doesn't want to do that I am the mom. Just do what I say and stop telling me no! By the end of the night I am just done being the mom.
Ben is gone a lot. Between school, work, and training for his new job he is never home so now I feel like a single mom. I have been dropping Ben off at school and picking him up giving our family about an hour of time to be together (in the van) Our few hours between school and work Ben gets in a nap or homework, and at some time between 2am and 4am he sneaks into bed with me for a few hours of sleep. My poor hubby. How blessed am I to have a husband that is willing to go threw all of that to make our family's life better. On Monday I will get my hubby back for bedtime and I can't wait. But for the rest of the week I will be the mom and snuggle with my hubby when I can.

Things have been crazy!

2010-08-27T17:11:00.002-08:00

So life has been crazy the last few weeks. Adelaide and Thomas are getting so big. We got a new minivan that we LOVE, for a song.

Little Miss Adelaide is trying with all her might to walk!

Last week we all went to Alaska to insure our residence. Thomas had so much fun out at Jim Creek and with his cousins.

And in other news the day we got back from Alaska Ben had a job interview for a xray tech. And today they called back and offered him the job! YEA! He will be working with patients.

My boys are gone!

2010-08-17T15:39:00.002-08:00

Well last night Adelaide and I took Ben and Thomas to the airport. Thomas was so excited to see the airplanes. They let me go to the gate with Ben to drop them off, apparently all you have to do is ask. It took us a little to get threw security. We had two full bottles and two full sippy cups that had to be "examined". We got a seat at our gate right in front of the window and watched "the guys" get the plane ready. We were told that the plane was fairly empty so Ben and Thomas got their own row. Thomas kept asking me if he could go on a ride. I said yes and he was so excited. When they called for pre-boarders we headed to the gate. I gave Thomas a love and kiss and he took of down the ramp, so I got a quick kiss from Ben and he ran off after him. Then they were gone.

I got a call at 3 am from Ben, Thomas and him were in the van with mom and dad, and I could hear Thomas crying. My poor baby! Ben said Thomas slept almost the whole flight. He woke up when they landed and was happy and ready to see mommy. Thomas ran down the ramp calling for me and running to a lady grabbing her leg before realizing it was not me. Thomas then lost it when Ben told him mommy wasn't there. They had a long night but things have been better as the day goes on.

i am hoping that Ben gets all the grant stuff figured out and that we can move forward from here. I miss them so much and can't wait for them to be home with us soon!

When it rains it pours.....

2010-08-01T21:14:00.002-08:00

I know we are were we are supposed to be and doing what we are supposed to be doing so why is it life keeps sending us curve balls? Ben only has one week of classes left and then he will be taking his finales. He will then have a week off of school at witch time he and Thomas will be flying up to Alaska to try to figure out our grant situation.
We thought we had it all figured out we were told to go to Utah get into your program and then we will pay for it. So here we are thinking all is well when come to find out the gal that told us that moved and now it is like pulling teeth to get anyone to talk to us. We keep being told that we are not Alaskan residents! Hello we are paying out of state tuition, have all our vehicles register in Alaska, and still have our drivers licenses! The PFD office thinks that that makes us Alaska residents, after jumping threw all their hoops. So in order to figure this all out he is going to go walk into their offices, leaving Adelaide and I here to miss them terrible. We are planing on applying for the Rt program in November, but we just found out that they changed there prerequisites so we have to get those classes done as well before then. If we do not get into that program this time around then we will apply to their xray tech program. We have all the prerequisites for that and the deadline for that is January.
We really want to go home but are determined not to go home without our degree. It is just taking so much more time then we wanted it to!

#55 to #59

2010-07-12T11:03:00.002-08:00

#55 Adelaide LOVES Thomas!

#56 Adelaide crawls like a pro!

#57 Such a pretty girl!

#58 Adelaide Loves to climb up on the chair to get to Thomas.

#59 She can get into anything she wants!

#46- #54

2010-07-07T20:29:00.003-08:00

#46

#47 Adelaide is crawling! I know it doesn't look like it but my little monkey gets up on all fours and can get anywhere she wants!

#48 Adelaide's first bath in the big tub! She had so much fun.

#49
Adelaide laughed and laughed at Thomas while they were playing in the tub! It was so cute.

#50 We went camping for the 4th with Kimber and the Mckimmey's it was so much fun!

#51

#52

#53 Becky looks so skinny!

#54 Thomas and his BFF!

Happy Father's Day!

2010-06-20T14:05:00.003-08:00

We had a great Father's Day. We went to church, and then to Becky's for a BBQ. It was fun, we eat, played baseball, and then put the kids to bed and played no count kings. Thomas loved playing. Ben would help him hit the ball and then they would run the bases together when they would get home Thomas would start yelling that is was his turn.(#42) What a great day. I was also able to get a few pics of my kidos with their daddy.

#43

#44

#45

Kimber's Birthday!

2010-06-17T20:05:00.002-08:00

What a great day we had. I think Kimber had fun, we sure did! Here are a few pics, and moments I wanted to share.

My baby is getting so big! Did I tell you we are putting her in the Freedom Festivals Baby Contest?
#36

And her dimples! I just love them!
#37

We went hiking at Bridlevail Falls. And by we I mean everyone but Thomas, Adelaide, Gabby and I. That "we" played in the "pool" at the bottom.
#38

#39

#40

Ben made Kimber's cake. When asked what she wanted for her birthday she said a blue Jeep. So that is what Uncle Ben gave her!

#41 Jeep Beep!

Tammy and Todd got Kimber a birth stone ring. It is so perfect for Kimber and her face was priceless when she opened it!

#42

#28 to #35

2010-06-01T20:48:00.003-08:00

We went camping this weekend! It was so dang fun. We went with the Mckimmey's, the Stout's, and Kimber Sue. Here are a few of my favorite moments from our trip.

#28
My baby is 6 months old (in 4 days) and she is just more cute every day!

#29
Singing camp songs.

#30
The men "cutting" wood.

#31
Thomas is a boy and there is no doubt! He loved playing in the dirt!

#32
Thomas and Miles loved to play outside.

#33
Me and my baby.

#34
Big boy Thomas!

#35
This is Adelaide's new smile. It is so dang funny. She will be crying and I will go to get her and she will make this face. I just LOVE it.

#24-27

2010-05-26T18:42:00.002-08:00

#24
My cute kids. What more can I say?

#25
I was going threw my pictures from Cali and found this one of little miss Adelaide. She is just so dang cute!

#26

I love Thomas' fun smile. When he cheeses it it makes me laugh.

#17-#23

2010-05-25T20:21:00.004-08:00

Today Ben had a doctors appointment to remove a marble size mass out of his belly. The surgeon gave Ben the choice between the hospital with anesthesia, or in office with valum and a local. My husband being the man he is and not wanting to miss anymore work opted for in the office!

So Auntie Becky was all lined up to watch Thomas and Adelaide. When we arrived at the Mckimmey's things were a little on the ceiling. As I sat in Becky's living room watching or more feeling the stress build I suggested that Ray get a blessing. The room took a breath and everyone agreed that that was what was needed. As I listened to my husbands calm voice I felt such strength in it. I love to hear him give blessings. I love knowing that he is worthy of his priesthood. I have great faith in blessings and know that they work. I love the gospel. It gives me so much comfort everyday.

When he was done. Ben and I leaving our babies in the capable hands of my sisters drove the 30 mins to the doctors office. Once there it only took 30 mins to cut out the mass. I held my husbands hand threw it keeping my eyes on his to make sure I didn't catch and of the actual procedure. Witch his surgeon kept trying to show me! After they stitched him up they had us wait a few mins before leaving. But he has been fine. And he is currently at work.

So in short it has been a crazy day but I still found #17 - #23

#13 - #16

2010-05-24T09:22:00.002-08:00

#13 I love Adelaide's chubby little feet, and she always has then crossed! It is so dang cute.

#14 Thomas picked me flowers! This is the first time my baby have brought me in flowers from outside. It was so dang cute. I love being a mommy!

#15 So we went out of town for mothers day so when we got back Ben bought me flowers and him with the help of Thomas planted them for me!

#16 What more can I say do you see them cheeks?

#10 #11 and #12

2010-05-19T15:11:00.002-08:00

#10 Late sleepers! I have a house full of them. Ben loves to sleep in and so does Thomas. When Thomas does get up he will come and climb in bed with Ben and I and cuddle. I love it.

#11 Home cooked dinners. Now we get these a few times a week at Auntie Becky's house, but when things are slow and Ben and I are just at home Ben will make us dinner. Ben is such a good cook and I love dinners made by him.

#12 Adelaide eating real food! I can't believe she is getting so big. I know her aunties, and cousin Kimber have been sneaking food to her for about a month now, but this is her first time sitting down and eating food.

#6 - #9

2010-05-17T18:57:00.002-08:00

#6 Like father like son. How cute are these two?

#7 Blowing bubbles! I love baby raspberries they are her new favorite thing.

#8 Best friends. Thomas and Adelaide LOVE each other. Thomas loves to make her laugh. I was worried about them sitting next to each other but they do really well.

#9 Kimber Sue! I love her! So do my kids. She is the most amazing 17 year old you will ever meet. She is fun to have around and great with kidos. We couldn't have done Disneyland without her!

Home again home again,

2010-05-17T12:57:00.002-08:00

Well we are home again, I have most of our stuff put away from our trip, and so we were getting ready to go, we got the kids ready, walked out to the car, and........someone broke out our window!!!!! Are you kidding me with this!? Our insurance is dealing with it and Ben went to pick up the rental car. And luckily nothing was stolen. I had my wallet, and camera in the car and they are still there! Thank goodness! So I just thought I would add this as

#5 Being able to have car insurance that takes care of the "bad things", and a husband take makes sure we pay our bills!

1000 mom/wife moments!

2010-05-16T22:15:00.002-08:00

I am excited to start this with a few of my sisters and sisters BFF Kim. (Who I love BTW).

#1 Being home. Disneyland was fun and we had so much fun. But as Ben carried my baby boy up the stairs to our home he woke up and looked at me saying "wook mommy home!" I love our home.

#2 My son that talks in full sentences that I can understand. I love talking to him and knowing that he understands me and I can understand him. well most of the time.

#3 My beautiful daughter Adelaide. Did you know she is starting to sit up? I can hardly believe she is almost 6 months old. How did that happen?

#4 My wonderful and doting husband. Did you know that I am spoiled? Rotten even. My husband loves me! My sisters comment on it regularly. (I think they are jealous!) Ben would go to the ends of the earth for me and I would do the same for him. He is my eternal companion. I love him and he loves me I am one lucky girl!

Almost done!

2010-05-13T21:10:00.002-08:00

I can't believe we have been here 4 days. It has gone so fast and we only have one day left at Disneyland. Soon we will be heading home and back to real life.

WE ARE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-05-11T21:05:00.005-08:00

And having sooo much fun. We have made it threw most of the Disneyland rides and will start on the California ones tomorrow! Thomas loves the rides and Adelaide is just happy being held so much. Wish you all were here!

Disneyland!

2010-04-27T18:28:00.002-08:00

We are going to Disneyland! We are leaving in 11 days and I can't wait. We will be going with the Mckimmey family and taking Kimber along for good measure. I can't wait! Have I said that already? When the "whole" family went 2 years ago I was prego and didn't get to go. I am so excited to see Thomas face when we get there. And Ben has never been ether and I want to show him everything! You should come too! It is going to be soooo much fun!

A lazy day.

2010-04-27T12:33:00.003-08:00

Ben has been taking finals all day so the kidos and I have been hanging out at home. The house is a mess and I should be cleaning it but I'm not. Thomas is now taking a nap, and Adelaide and I are playing on the computer so here are a few of the pics we were taking on photo booth.

Finals.

2010-04-24T19:02:00.002-08:00

Finals have rolled around again, and the stress of then has left our home a little crazy. Ben has been working really hard to keep his GPA up but is not sure he succeeded this semester. He has also taken up more hours at work trying to get money together for our trip to Disneyland so he just aren't seeing him as much as we like.

On top of all that our kidos are sick again! Snotty noses, and hacking have keep us home trying to keep contamination down to a minimum. No one is sleeping well and I can hardly keep my eyes open. So now I just got both babies back to sleep and need to get some sleep.

Photo shoot!

2010-04-15T11:28:00.008-08:00

It being Thursday Elizabeth, Lily and Miles came over to spend the morning with us. See as I need new pics of Adelaide we got everyone dressed (Thomas, Adelaide, and Miles) and got some pics.

New things!

2010-04-13T21:11:00.005-08:00

Thomas got his summer haircut today! He looks so different. Grandma says he looks like a bruiser.

Before

After

And in other news our little girl is sitting up! Holy cow I can't believe how quickly she is growing!

Thomas

2010-04-06T19:40:00.003-08:00

Thomas has become more and more needy lately. We are doing our best to let him know that we still love him. Today after Adelaide played in her johnny jump up he wanted to so seeing as he is not over the weight limit yet we let him and he had so much fun!

And then there was Easter! And they bunny came. Thomas loved "looking" for the eggs. Every time he found one he would hold it up and say "wook daddy!" It was so much fun.

And now we are getting ready for Thomas' 2nd birthday! I can't believe my baby is already 2! Tomorrow we are going to go to Auntie Becky's house at noon and to have cake ice cream and a BBQ. I can't wait to celebrate his birthday with the family! We wish all of you could come!

And if all that wasn't enough Thomas has the best daddy ever! We are having a cars themed birthday party (Thomas loves cars) And so Ben decided to try his hand at cake decorating and let me just say my husband has a gift! It isn't done yet but here is what he has so far.

Miles

2010-04-02T21:17:00.002-08:00

My Pretty Girl

2010-04-01T22:26:00.002-08:00

McKimmey Kids!

2010-03-23T20:26:00.004-08:00

So I have been telling Becky for months now that I would take pics of her kids and today I finally did. It was fun and I got a lot of good shots (I think). So here are some of my favorites.

Yuma

2010-03-19T20:19:00.003-08:00

So we went to Yuma to visit Great Grandpa Hanke, and by we I mean Thomas, Adelaide, and I tagged along with the Mckimmey family to go pick up Grandma and Grandpa Oborn. We had fun but missed Ben a lot! We swam in the pool and visited with all the Aunties. Becky and the kids along with Grandma and Grandpa got stuck in Mexico! You will have to ask her for that story. But my camera was not charged all the way and the charger was not in the case so I only got a few pictures. We went to the old jail and the kids ran and had so much fun. Here are some of the pictures I did get.

3 months!

2010-03-04T18:32:00.005-09:00

I can't believe that our little girl is already 3 months old! She is doing so well and healing up. We are hopping that she doesn't get the cold that Thomas currently has. But she is now 14 lbs, and oh so cute!

HOME!

2010-02-25T19:03:00.003-09:00

Well we are home! Adelaide was doing so well that they let us come home sooner then expected. So we are home with her PICC line still in we (and by we I mean Ben) will be giving her her antibiotics threw it nightly for the next 12 nights. We are so glad that she is doing so well and we know how much blessed we are for her to be so healthy. The doctors were amazed that we weren't in the PICU. I know it was from the blessings she received and am so glad to have the priesthood in our home. These are a few pics from our last night in the hospital.

The Hospital.

2010-02-23T15:32:00.002-09:00

Does this look like a sick baby to you? Not to me so when the on call doctor told us not to worry about Adelaide's blood infection we didn't. Then at 7 am monday morning we got a call from our really doctor and he wanted us in the hospital ASAP. He would meet us there at 8 am, he had already called the hospital and they had a bed for us and would be ready when we got there. He also called the head doctor in charge of infections deceases at primary children's hospital and they agreed on a plan of action for our little miss.

She has been in the hospital on IV antibiotics for 2 days now and today got a picc line put in. It has been heartbreaking watching her go threw this. But she is now getting the attention she needs. I am so thankful for the family I have down here and the support they are giving us. Auntie Mandy has been watching Thomas, and Auntie Becky, and Elizabeth have been staying here with me when Ben has to be at school so that I don't have to be alone.

The doctors are still not sure how or why this happened but will be doing some testing to figure that out. I will try to keep you all up to date on her progress.

Mom and Adelaide in the crib that they share and sleep in ;)

Auntie Elizabeth got Adelaide this cute baby doll.

Our happy girl after a good nap and her new picc line!

A not so very good day.

2010-02-19T03:33:00.003-09:00

Well yesterday I'll just say it...sucked. It started out good. Elizabeth and Lily came over, Lily helped with the babies (and cleaned my bathroom!) so Elizabeth and I could scrapbook. Adelaide was cranky but not to terrible. Ben went to school and came home around 3. Then our bad day started, he got a call from his friend in Alaska to let him know that their friend Sean had passed away. Then his phone died. Ben was dumb founded and started calling other friends to find out what happened. His brother and him had gone out to Tok and were hiking into a cabin, it was getting dark and they got lost, they then fought because they didn't agree what to do next. So they split up, Sean moving in one direction Shane moving in the other. Shane made it to the car but passed out in it due to hypothermia. When he came to he started driving up and down the road honking the horn, looking for his brother and calling family, and friends to come help look. Emergency personal couldn't help in the search because it was dark. When they found him he was 1/4 mile from the road and frozen. He was gone there was no bring him back. As tears came to my husbands and my eyes there were no words. Ben grew up with Sean, they went to elementary school, Jr High and High School together. They got into trouble, and helped each other out. They were like brothers. Sean had is problems but Ben would have done anything for him, and had hoped to see him change his life, have a family, and grow old. We know that Sean is in a better place that Heavenly Father called him home for a reason but it is still hard, and the heart still aches.

We are trying to figure out how Ben can go home for the funeral. Between work and school it is proving challenging but we hope to make it work. We are also not sure when the funeral will be and are weighting to find out.

After all this happened Adelaide spiked a fever. When I took it is was 104.5 that was it we were taking her to the hospital. We dropped Thomas off at Aunt Mandy's and headed in. 4 hours latter and a lot of poking we found out she has a raging UTI. My poor little thing. She is now on antibiotics and we will be following up with her normal doctor to make sure we get it under control. After we left the hospital (and picked up Thomas) we went to Aunt Becky's and got her and Ben a blessing. I was good and made me feel a lot better about everything.

I am so thankful for the gospel in our lives. That Ben has the priesthood and lives worthy of it everyday. How blessed I feel to know that Heavenly Father knows our family and sends his spirit to comfort and guide us. And that he loves us.

Sick baby!

2010-02-16T15:56:00.004-09:00

I hate when my babies are sick. Nothing stresses me more. Poor Adelaide has been running a fever. We have given her Tylenol, but sleep for her and mom has not been good. When she finally falls asleep I can't sleep. I just watch her to make sure she is alright. Oh to not be so overprotective of my kidos. I know most of you think I am crazy but I guess that is just how I am. Maybe I will get more sleep tonight! One can dream right?

My own kind of "skinny"

2010-02-08T18:07:00.004-09:00

I have always been chubby alright a little more then chubby as I hit puberty, but still I prefer the word chubby. I think it sounds...... cutter. But when I hit 24 and had no social life or hint of one I decided that I needed to do something about that for me and get healthier for me.

So with the support of my family and especially my sister Amy, I went on a diet. Oh but not just any diet a liquid diet were I only got 800 calories a day! But I would see results and quick so I did it. I have to say it was miserable. I hated every minute of it. I hated the taste of the shakes and even now the thought of them makes me cringe. I didn't know how to deal with my emotions and would cry and cry. All I wanted was some sugar! Who knew you could be so addicted to food? Not me, but I was I was like a drug addict almost begging for just a cracker. I stayed in bed the whole first week.

But I stayed on it. I did it for 3 whole months nothing passed my lips that wasn't water, my shake, or for a treat diet Dr. Pepper. I lost 80 lbs! I felt wonderful, I felt strong and pretty and capable for the first time in my life and I still weight over 200 lbs. But the number no longer bothered me in fact I was happy with that number. I fit into a size 16 and was even able to buy a few things at The Gap! Oh happy day.

Then I meet the man I was going to marry, and the weight stopped weighting on my mind, my portion sizes got all out of control again. Here was a man that loved me and he didn't care about my size. In fact that man loved (and still does love) feeding me. He is a wonderful cook, and loves to treat me to dinners out and does not like to forget about the dessert. And so Here I am almost 5 years latter right back to were I started. And after 2 babies in 2 years I have exceed that maximum weight.

But last month as I looked and my perfect 1 month old baby girl I realized I wasn't happy with my weight anymore. I wasn't happy being tiered and not wanting to play with my 2 year old on the floor. My labor was 23 hours and why, I hate to admit in but it was my weight. I want more babies but I want to get rid of some of this weight first. I don't want my babies to grow up with a mom that can play with them or worries about fitting on the rides at Disneyland. I want to enjoy their childhood with them.

No I will never be the skinniest mom on the block but I will be my kind of skinny. I will love my body, I will feel pretty, and strong. That is my goal and one that I will achieve. I have even started already with my mom, and 3 of my sisters. It has been 4 weeks and I am already down 14.6 lbs! Yea Me!

My Fridge.

And me when I was "skinny".

Thomas and Adelaide.

2010-01-30T13:07:00.006-09:00

I got some cute pics of Thomas and Adelaide together today. Yes we bought my son a recliner it was WAY on sale! And he loves it. Do you like Adelaide's new outfit? I do! Thanks to Auntie Amy's attic we just got a new box of really cute baby clothes for her. hanks again Auntie! We love you! Oh and yes in the sleeping pictures they really are sleeping.

2 months and smiling!

2010-01-29T19:13:00.003-09:00

Well our little girl is 8 weeks today! I can't believe it. She is getting so big, 11 lbs 14 oz and 22 inch long! Thomas is in love with her and hates when she cries. He tells us over and over if she is crying and wont stop until he thinks we are doing enough to help her. He has also graduated from crib to race car bed. He loves it and looks so big. Here are a few 2 month photos of Adelaide. I will get pics of Thomas in his new bed soon.

Just a few pics!

2010-01-19T10:29:00.003-09:00

Days and nights are a little mixed up right now! Adelaide just keeps getting bigger and every day Thomas is learning new ways to get into things and drive me nuts. But he is so dang smart and learning new words all the time. Here are just a few pictures of how big they are both getting and a few of my little girl in her blessing dress.

1 month old!

2010-01-08T22:42:00.004-09:00

I can't believe that Adelaide is already a month old! Oh how time flies when you have 2 under 2! But I love it and wouldn't change it for the world. Here are a few pics of my cute little pink bundle!

A blessing.

2010-01-05T19:46:00.005-09:00

Adelaide was blessed on Sunday. It was a great blessing and she looked so pretty in her dress. Almost everyone was able to make it and after we went to lunch. It was such a nice day. Thank you everyone for helping make it so special.

Getting a bath to be nice and clean for church.

Getting ready.

Grandpa and Adelaide

Thomas loves his little sister.

Daddy is wrapped around her finger.

Christmas Eve.

2009-12-29T20:13:00.005-09:00

We had a great Christmas! We had so much fun with all the cousins at Auntie Mandy's and Uncle Brady's on Christmas Eve. We had dinner, the nativity, totadoos, PJs, and grandpa read the Night Before Christmas.

Jammies from Grandma!

The Nativity.

Thomas was so cute as a shepherd.

Lily as Mary, Tyler as Joseph, and Adelaide as Jesus.

And Miles as the cutest little wise man!

Christmas Photos

2009-12-19T14:25:00.003-09:00

So today I decided it was time to do our Christmas photos. Enjoy.

Getting to know you.

2009-12-09T07:37:00.004-09:00

With a new baby in the house we are all making some adjustments. We are trying to get Thomas to be gentle by giving him his own baby to love. It is funny every morning he comes into our room and is surprised to see the "baby", but he is finally starting to warm up to her.

Oh and Thomas got a hair cut! Thanks Grandma!

She eats and sleeps so well.

Daddy, Thomas, and Addy, my 3 Loves!

Our little girl!

2009-12-06T09:09:00.003-09:00

Well she is finally here! After 20 hours of labor and only 3 pushes our sweet little Adelaide came into the world. She already has her daddy wrapped around her fingers and has mommy's dimples. She weights 8 lbs 8 oz and is 20 1/2 inches long. And for your viewing pleasure a few pics of our darling girl.

My son.

2009-11-25T18:32:00.002-09:00

This is my son.

I love him more then anything. But lately this little one has been a BIG handful. I keep hoping that he doesn't feel well or he is teething again. But in reality I think it might have to do more with getting a little sister. I know he doesn't understand what is going on but I think he "knows" something is happening. We have been getting ready for weeks now but as mommy gets more uncomfortable the more irritable she gets and poor Thomas just doesn't get it. He has been up most nights crying for dad he doesn't want anything to do with me. I just hope that once the baby comes things will settle and he will love me again. Ben took this picture this afternoon. We were trying to get out the door and when Ben called Thomas to come get his shoes on he didn't more, well then we saw why, in all our craziness he had fallen asleep on the bouncer. My poor little love!

37 WEEKS!

2009-11-14T19:26:00.003-09:00

Well I am officially 37 weeks! I don't care what anyone says (and I don't want to hear it!) I could go ANY day now! Thomas was born at exactly 37 weeks and I think that that has made me a little but more ready this time around. I have been have contractions like crazy at night they get so bad they wake me up but then seem to peter off in the mornings. But one way or another this baby is coming and hopefully sooner rather then latter!

Wow.

2009-11-06T19:32:00.004-09:00

I can't believe how long it has been! Things have been crazy here at the Love home. Ben is doing great at school, Thomas is talking more and more everyday, and my belly just keeps getting bigger. The baby is "due" in 4 weeks although no one including my MW thinks I will go that far. I am trying to be patient but with how uncomfortable I am and how sick I feel I just want her to be here already! This last month flew by and we had a great time with Thomas doing new things. We went to the Zoo and to Cornbelly's, it has a corn maze, and all kinds of fun stuff. Ben, Uncle Ray, Kyle and Kaden went threw the haunted corn maze and had a lot of fun. Then it was time for Halloween! Thomas got the hang of trick or treating right away and had so much fun he did not want to come in. I will post more soon but in the mean time here are a few pics of this months activities!

New Pics.

2009-10-01T17:04:00.002-08:00

So I have been slacking in my photos of my cute boy. So for your viewing pleasure here are a few!

Thomas loves to play superman. He flies around the room ad makes zooming noises. It is so cute!

He's in my bed!

2009-09-23T16:09:00.002-08:00

So Thomas has decided that he likes my bed better then his. He has always liked his own bed even when we first brought him home he hated sleeping with us but for the last few days I can't get him out of my bed. I am not sure what to do. At 2 am he cried until 3:45 at witch point I gave up and let him come in our bed. I thought it would give us more sleep but I am not sure that I slept more with this little monkey flipping all around our bed. I have to get him out before the new baby gets here!

Thomas and Grandpa.

2009-08-27T16:47:00.004-08:00

Thomas and Grandpa became fast friends! We miss you grandpa!

Grandma got Thomas this to cute Alaska Grown T-shirt! It is so cute on him.

He is getting so big! I can't believe how fast it is happening. Soon he will be a big brother and I will have two handfuls to deal with. We can't wait to see grandma and grandpa again this winter!

To those of your born 1930-1979....

2009-08-26T10:08:00.001-08:00

My dad sent this to me in an e-mail and I just wanted to pass it along

To Those of You Born 1930 - 1979

At the end of this email is a quote of the month by Jay Leno. If you don't read anything else, please

read what he said.

Very well stated, Mr. Leno.

TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE

1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!!

First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant.

They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can and didn't get tested for diabetes.

Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-base paints.

We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks on doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had baseball caps not helmets on our heads.

As infants & children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, no booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes.

Riding in the back of a pick- up truck on a warm day was always a special treat.

We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle.

We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and no one actually died from this.

We ate cupcakes, white bread, and real butter . We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar. And, we weren't overweight. WHY?

Because we were always outside playing...that's why!

We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on.

No one was able to reach us all day. And, we were O.K.

We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride them down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.

We did not have Play stations, Nintendo's and X-boxes. There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, no cell phones, no personal computers, no Internet and no chat rooms.
WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them!

We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents.

We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever.

We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and=2 0tennis balls and, although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes..

We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them.

Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment.

Imagine that!!

The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!

These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever.

The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.

We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all.
If YOU are one of them? CONGRATULATIONS!

You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives for our own good.

While you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know how brave and lucky their parents were.

Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn't it ?

~

The quote of the month is by Jay Leno:

'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of swine flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?'

Happy "Birthday" Grandma.

2009-08-19T21:51:00.004-08:00

This weekend we went down to visit Grandma and to celebrate her 85th birthday. It isn't really until October but we decided to celebrate early so that she was with us.

It was fun to see some of the cousins. Now granted this is only a fraction of us but it was short notice.

Thomas saying hi to Grandma.

Dad and all his siblings.

It was fun to visit with all the aunts and uncles.

Thomas resting with his dad, all his cousins wore him out.

3 generations of Gwynnes, Grandma Gwynne, Megan Gwynne, and (soon to be) Adelaide Gwynne.

A New Haircut!

2009-08-05T14:45:00.002-08:00

Well Thomas was in need of a haircut so I got my stuff together but Ben wanted to give it to him so dad gave Thomas his second haircut.

Thomas was very well behaved and sat as still as a 16 month old can sit. The cookie helped!

With Kimber's help Ben got almost all the stray hairs.

My cute boy! He looks so big with his new big boy haircut!

Bath Time!

2009-08-03T21:46:00.003-08:00

Thomas love the bath! And I love when he comes out smelling like a sweet baby.

I Wish he was always this happy!

Maybe we just need to keep him in the bath more!?

Ben Birthday.

2009-07-27T21:01:00.004-08:00

So for Ben's birthday we went camping (the weekend before) and had a lot of fun. Thomas was a total mess but thought it was great.

Boy; a noises with dirt on it.
Like father like son!
Thomas loved the dirt.
Thomas with his two loves, bumpkin, and his bink.
Then on Ben's actual birthday we had dinner with the Stouts and a Trans Formers cake!

It's a......

2009-07-21T13:49:00.002-08:00

GIRL!

And we couldn't be happier!

She will be named Adelaide Gwynne Love!

And yes mom that will be her name.

But we will call her Addy.

NO more phone!

2009-07-20T15:17:00.003-08:00

Well we no longer have a phone! Ben broke it yesterday and it is now toast. And seeing as we are poor collage students we don't have money for a new one right now so we will be phone less for the foreseeable future. So if you need to get a hold of me you can try Kimber's phone. Anyway we find out tomorrow what we are having and I can't hardly wait!

Just a few pics!

2009-07-16T18:26:00.003-08:00

Thomas is getting so big! I just can't believe. And in only 4 months he will be a big brother! So for your viewing pleasure a few pics of my perfect baby boy!

Our newest family member!

2009-07-14T18:29:00.003-08:00

Here she is!

Her and Thomas have become fast friends!

So we have been looking for the perfect dog to come along and we found her. She is a purebred mini schnauzer, non-shedding, hypo-allergenic, and quiet.

She is really good with Thomas and Milo and lets them pull on her and she doesn't even flinch. She sits at my feet and waits for me to pick her up and then will just lay on my lap unless I kick her off. I have only heard her bark a few times and when I have told her no and to be quite she stopped. She whines when she has to go potty, and cleans up what ever Thomas wont eat! Last night was her first night here and she went right o bed and there was no whining.

The one bad thing that we discovered today is that she gets car sick unless she is riding on someone's lap! Not so fun, but I have a great husband that cleans very well!

So now we just need to decided on a name right now we are thinking Pixie but I am not sure about it. So if you have any ideas let me know.

an update.

2009-07-08T18:15:00.003-08:00

So life moves on ever so slowly when your pregnant. It has been wonderful having Kimber around helping out and just around as a friend. We still have 2 weeks until we find out what we are having. I can hardly wait! Thomas is getting so big and learning new words every day. But the nights are tougher. I hate them my mind can't rest. I can't sleep and with Ben at work all night long it doesn't help. Well after talking to my Midwife about my options we decided to try a dog. Yes a dog to help with my crazy anxiety. I don't want to take pills but I have to start sleeping, and after thinking about it I did so much better with my racing mind when we had Paris. So after talking my my landlord about our situation and getting a doctors note we get to find the right dog for us. We want a smaller dog not so small that Thomas could harm it in anyway but not as big as a lab. (Ben was sad) It has to be hypoallergenic so that all my sisters with allergies can still come stay without worry, and I want something smart, no offense to dumb dogs but we want it to be well mannered and good with kids. I am starting to like the idea of a mini schnauzer. But we still have a lot of time to decide seeing as we don't have the money to invest in a dog right now even at the pound they want $172! I almost fell over. Hopefully before Kimber leaves us we will have one with us. I just would really love to get in some sleep before this baby gets here! Only 20 more weeks to go! Holy cow maybe time doesn't go by so slow!

Happy birthday Kimber!

2009-06-16T14:26:00.002-08:00

We went camping for Kimber's birthday. Ben and Kimber wanted the top off the truck so they did and it rained all over Thomas, Kimber and Samantha.

Poor Ben was sooo Sick! Elizabeth made donates for brekfast they were yummy!

Thomas has learned to climb his way up anything. And trying to keep him off things has become next to imposable!

All wet!

We had fun and I think Kimber did to!

I did it!

2009-06-07T20:03:00.004-08:00

I got my hair cut off! Yes I took off around 8 inches! All my blond is gone and I am left with light brown and yes a little mousey hair. Ben loves it! I don't know how he fell in love with a long haired blond to loving his new brown short haired wife but he has. I haven't decided what I think. I keep reaching up and putting my fingers through my hair and it just stops, it hasn't been this short seance I was 14! I will post a pic as soon as I feel a little less shocked!

Moving.

2009-05-30T11:21:00.004-08:00

Well you are officially moved. It was not all that fun but with the help of Kimber it wasn't awful. THANK YOU KIMBER! Oh and Allen and Elizabeth. I still have 3 totes sitting at my feet that need to be unpacked but I am putting it off. I am done with moving and we pray that this will be the last time until we move home to Alaska! It has everything we need, 3 bedrooms, a huge kitchen, and AC! I love it ! Ben has been transfered at work and is now working in the OR. He goes to work at 8 p.m. and gets home around 5 am. That sucks because he has to get sleep at some point and so sleeps until 2. Thomas is having a hard time dealing with this new arrangement and is spending a lot of time up himself! He used to go to bed between 7 and 8 and get up around 9:30 or 10. It was wonderful! But now he is getting up 4 times a night and then wanting to get up for the day around 6! I am going to lose my mind I am so tired. Any thoughts about how to get him to sleep would be greatly appreciated!

Anyway Kimber is here and has been a great help. We have been spending time every day filling out applications trying to find her a job but it hasn't been that easy. We are hoping to hear from a few people soon. In the mean time we have gone to seven pecks and even with the help of copious amounts of sunscreen still managed to get burned! OH well maybe it will turn into a nice tan base.

Did I want this?

2009-05-18T17:25:00.003-08:00

Alright so remember a few months ago when I was all sad that I wasn't pregnant yet? Well now I am and I am not loving it. I ended up in the hospital on Saturday because I was really dehydrated and found out I have a UTI. So After some IV fluids and some intervenes meds for my nausea. Not that it worked I am current;y on my 5 day of not keeping ANYTHING down and so my midwife changed my meds again and said if I can't start keeping things down then I will have to start going in a few times a week so that I can stay hydrated! I am trying to sip liquids so that doesn't happen. But on a happy note we did hear the babies heartbeat! I love hearing the whooshing of it. It just helps me remember that I am going through all of this for a really good reason!

New stroller!

2009-05-12T14:20:00.004-08:00

Ben got me this new stroller with some of our tax money. I love it! When Elizabeth and I are out together we use it and I have even used it with just Thomas! It is light weight, folds up nice, and will hold a infant car seat! I am so excited to get ready for this new baby! Looking at Amy's closet full of baby clothing made me think about how much I want to fill ours with pink clothes! only 8 more weeks before we can find out what we are having! I can't hardly wait!

pictures!

2009-05-09T17:39:00.001-08:00

Alright here are a ton of pics for all those out there that don't think I post enough of them. Sorry about the music!

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So tired!

2009-04-26T20:14:00.002-08:00

Have you ever had one of these days? I currently feel like all I have now days are these days! I got up early today, alright not that early but when Ben is home in the morning he lets me sleep in! (I have THE BEST husband) So I got up at 8 am to get ready for the long drive to St George with Elizabeth to pick up her new car! So 4 hours and 2 potty stops latter we made it to her in-laws to get it. We spent some time visiting and had liner, we headed home. Well the boys did pretty good going down considering, but going home was like pulling teeth! They screamed in unison no less for a few hours! They just wanted out! But we made it home and now as Thomas play on the floor with Bubbles (his favorite stuffed dog from Ikea) to try to let off some energy. I can't believe that he is walking and starting to talk! His words are Hi baby, dog, ball, da, mama, bottle, and this. It is so cute!

And now we are adding more to this crazy life of ours!

Kimber, my nieces and one of the best baby-sitters ever, is going to come spend the summer with us! YAY! I have always been the one to go help my pregnant sisters and now I am on the receiving end I am so excited to get to spend the summer with her! She is the BEST!

We are moving again! Next month we will be moving into a 3 bedroom that is really nice and 1/2 the rent we are currently paying!

And I swear I just keep getting sicker and sicker this pregnancy! No wonder I am so tired! Just writing all this down is making me tired! So I am going o go attempted to get my little walking monster to go to bed and then lay down on the couch with the TV on and wait for my wonderful husband to get home from work!

Oh and did I tell you I have THE BeST husband! He cleaned the house and did the laundry today when I was gone! I am sooooooooo lucky!

Thomas' first haircut!

2009-04-13T18:33:00.003-08:00

So we splurged and went to Cookie Cutters to get Thomas' first haircut. He sat in this cute blue car and watched little enstines. The gal that cut his hair was very good with him. He looks so big with his haircut! He is walking everywhere now and is so big. I can't believe my baby is turing into such a big kid!

Happy Birthday Thomas!

2009-04-10T18:13:00.000-08:00

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Well......

2009-04-06T18:33:00.002-08:00

We are going to have a baby! We are so excited! I was going to wait longer to tell everyone, but you all know how well I keep secrets! We are due the end of November so it is still a long way off but I just couldn't hold it in any longer! Thomas and the new baby will be 21 months apart and I think that they will be great friends. I am way sick but that's okay, Thomas and I take 2 2 hour naps a day, for the most part I can keep up with the house work, and Ben does the dishes if they get to gross. But I think that this pregnancy will be so much better then last time seeing as it is not -65 and dark all day! Anyway that is our BIG news. (hopefully we will have a girl and she and Amy's new baby can be great friends.)

Consider yourself tagged!

2009-03-30T00:58:00.002-08:00

1. Who was your FIRST prom date? I don't even remember his name.

2. FIRST date? umm I guess that would have to be Travis from Artic Roadrunner

3. Do you still talk to your FIRST love? Yes.

4. What was your FIRST job? Does babysitting count?

5. What was your FIRST car? 1995 honda civic (red) I loved it!

6. Who was the FIRST person to text you today? Kimber Sue! She is the only one who texts me.

7. Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning? Thomas. I can hear him "singing" to himself from his room every morning that is my wake-up call.

8. Who was your FIRST grade teacher? no clue

9. Who was your FIRST Kiss? Travis from RR

10. Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane? That I remember Arizona to stay with grandma after grandpa Woody died.

11. Who was your FIRST best friend & do you still talk? Elizabeth Taylor (yes that was her real name) nope

12. Where was your FIRST sleepover? At Elizabeths.

14. What was the FIRST thing you did this morning? Peed on a stick!

15. What was the FIRST concert you ever went to? Garth Brooks! Thank you Becky and Ray.

16. FIRST piercing? I still don't have any!

17. FIRST foreign country you've been to? Canada or Mexico

18. FIRST movie you remember seeing? Goonies or Song of the South.

19. When was your FIRST detention? 8th grade one and only time.

20. What was the FIRST state you lived in? ALASKA!

21. Who was your FIRST roommate? Alison I miss you!

22. What happened the FIRST time you were pulled over driving? Did you get a ticket? I ran a red light and yes he gave me a ticket I cried!

Consider yourself tagged. Can't wait to see your firsts. Come on you guys it's fun just do it!

2009-03-23T18:40:00.000-08:00

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A day at the Park.

2009-03-16T20:06:00.004-08:00

There is the cutest baby park around the corner from our house. So Saturday (our first full day with daddy in a week) we went for a walk down to the park. It was a great day and Thomas had so much fun. This was his first time on a outside swing and he loved it. I really can't believe how big he is. Elizabeth and I are planing to spend our summer at the baby pool at 7 peaks! I can't wait and I think Thomas will have so much fun.

He is almost a year.

2009-03-11T17:33:00.002-08:00

I can't believe how big he has gotten! He is a almost a year and I can't believe how fast it went. Thomas and Milo are becoming such good friends. They will sit and laugh at eachother and they giggle and giggle.

Thomas looks more and more like his daddy everyday!

He has started saying words his favorite are dog, ball, and YEAH! (with clapping. and everyone has to clap with him!)

He loves music and will stop everything and listen to it. He loves when Ben pulls out his guttier.

Thomas' buba hat. How cute is he!

Things finale are looking like they are coming together. Ben will be attending BYU this fall, and has gotten 2 great jobs! One is part time on the days he doesn't go to school, he installs custom closets, he gets a truck witch is great because that means I get a car yeah! He also got a job at the hospital in the NICU. He is way excited! He will be working there 5 pm to 1:30 am Monday thru Friday. Witch sucks for me but hopefully we can get ahead of some of our bills. Thomas' birthday is April 8 we are way excited and you are all invited to his party!

Thinking of Sam!

2009-02-28T14:17:00.005-09:00

I can't believe how bug he is getting! Sam I miss you like crazy and hope to see you soon! I was looking throw some pictures and found this one of Sam singing with Ben! We had so much fun playing. So here's to you my Sam-a-lam-a-ding-dong! I love you!

I want to be pregnant!

2009-02-26T08:08:00.002-09:00

I feel Like we have been trying forever! I know that there are some of your out there that have tried for a lot longer then we have but still I feel like I am not doing something right. Ben just keeps saying that we'll keep trying. And have I said that I have taken 3 pregnancy test! I know but I really thought I was this time. Oh well I guess we will just have to "keep trying", and just love on my Thomas.

Pay it Forward.

2009-02-22T15:56:00.002-09:00

Pay It Forward

The rules (as laid out by someone many, many posts ago):

The first 5 people to respond to this post will get something handmade... by me... for you. I am not sure what I am going to do but I am going to have fun figuring it out!

There is no guarantee on my timeliness. Rules say it has to be mailed within the year. No problem.

I know you were waiting for it... and here is the catch. After you've been chosen as a recipient of my offerings... you get to offer a similar post on your own blog.

Fun right? So leave me a comment!

Poor Milo!

2009-02-16T09:51:00.002-09:00

Well Elizabeth and I spent all night at the hospital with Milo. He has RSV and not doing very well so they admitted him and are trying to keep his stats up. He has the nurses wrapped around his finger with his sad little smile. He has had a blessing and we are now just praying he will heal quickly so he can come home. Thomas misses playing with him. We love you Milo and hope you get well soon.

Happy Valentines Day!

2009-02-14T07:38:00.002-09:00

Happy Valentines Day. Yesterday Elizabeth and I got together to make presents for our hubby's. We made chocolate covered strawberries, YUMMY! Chocolate covered oreos, and candy bar cards. It was fun and Ben has never had a candy bar card before. So points for me. Then last night Elizabeth and Allen watched Thomas and Ben and I went out on a date night. It was nice to get out without Thomas and considering I can count on one hand how many times we have left him with a babysitter it was time. Well I hope the rest of you are having a great day!

Alright lots of pictures!

2009-02-07T19:36:00.000-09:00

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Home again home again

2009-02-06T18:54:00.002-09:00

So Elizabeth and I are home! Yeah. Not that we didn't love our time in Seattle, but it is nice to be home. Todd was able to get on to flight wednesday night so we hit the road around 8 am. The roads were clear witch made things so much better but still it was a long drive. We didn't get home until after 3 am. What a drive. I would just like to say here what a wonderful husband I have! Ben has been so great about me being gone but was ready for me to be home. He was really afraid that Thomas was not going to remember him when we finally did get home. Well when we got home last night Ben was sleeping but Thomas was ready to be UP when I took Thomas in to see Ben you should have seen Thomas' face! He climbed out of my arms and into Ben's without any hesitation. He was sooo excited to see his daddy! And Ben being the great husband and daddy he is stayed up with Thomas so mommy could get some sleep. Then went to work at 8 am and it still not home and it is after 9 pm. I am so lucky to have him. Abigail looked so good when we left. She is now at Ronald Mcdonald house with her mom and dad. And can I just say that RMH is a great organization! I am glad that we were able to stay there and help Tammy. I will post pics as soon as I can!

just a quick update.

2009-02-02T15:03:00.002-09:00

So Elizabeth and I have been in Seatle with Tammy for just over a week. We have had fun just hanging out between the RMH and the hospital. Thomas has gotten two more teeth, and is trying really hard to walk. Ben has finished getting us moved from one house to the other! Yeah! I can't wait to put our new place together! Abigail is doing great and it has been fun to see her "wake" up. I am hoping that she gets on to the floor soon so that I can get pics of her Milo and Thomas together. Thomas is twice the size of both of them! Well that's all for now.

Life.

2009-01-18T22:57:00.002-09:00

So not much has been going on in our lives. Thomas has been getting bigger every day. It seems that he learns a new trick every day. Todays was he can push over the garbage! What a gross nightmare that was! Yuck! Ben has been working away at his homework. He has a large course load this semester and I think that we will spend quite a few nights with him in the other room. We are hoping to move into our new apartment this week! Yeah!!!!!

Pics of Thomas standing!

2009-01-13T21:36:00.004-09:00

Okay I still can't get over how big my baby is getting! I love it but am sad that he is no longer my little baby. So time start trying again! LOL! Elizabeth and I are both hoping to be giant pregnant this summer. I have a feeling that she will be spending quite a bit of time at my house sitting under the swamp cooler. I know I will. So Ben's mom went home today. I know that Thomas will miss her. Well I should be trying to get my baby to go to sleep. Bye.

2009-01-11T22:12:00.000-09:00

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Standing!

2009-01-10T09:26:00.003-09:00

So I didn't get a picture of it! Dang it ! But last night Elizabeth and Allen came over and we were playing games, grandma Sandy was playing with Thomas on the floor. She almost yelled for us to look and there was Thomas standing all by himself in the middle of the room! He was just standing there laughing and very proud of himself! I just can't believe it. He just started crawling in Nov. and now he is already trying to walk! I think Thomas is going to miss his grandma who as been here for over a month now and is leaving us on the 13 @ 8pm. It has been good for Ben and Thomas for here. I think we sold or contract! A couple that is getting married next month came and looked at it and are coming here in 1/2 hour to fill out the application to get it. If all goes well we will no longer be worrying about paying 2 rent payments. Yeah!

We are moving!

2009-01-08T08:51:00.002-09:00

So w are moving into a 2 bedroom apartment! I am so excited! It is a lot bigger then the 1 bedroom we are in now and with Thomas starting to cruse we really need the space!I can't believe how big he is getting and how quick it is happening. He is 9 months today. (I need to do his 9 month pictures!) I walked into the bedroom to get him up from his nap and he was standing in his crib. I tried to get a pic but wasn't able to. He also has gotten his 1st tooth!

Taged.

2009-01-05T09:56:00.002-09:00

Two Names You Go By:
1. Megan
2. Baby

Two Things You are Wearing Right Now:
1. pink shirt
2. blue striped socks

Two Things You Want Right Now:
1. To have my house back
2. to be pregnant

Two Things You Did Last Night:
1. Went on a date with my husband
2. dealt with Thomas

Two Things You Ate Today:
1. I know I should have eaten
2.

Two Favorite Drinks:
1.Coke!
2. hot chocolate

Four People I'm Tagging:
1. Amy
2. Mom
3. Amanda
4.Elizabeth

Grandma Sandy

2008-12-30T12:02:00.004-09:00

Thomas and Grandma Sandy have been getting along famously. When Thomas was sick grandma would hold him like this and he would finally fall asleep. Isn't it wonderful when grandma is around to help when the baby is screaming. We have spent the last few days at home watching all day marathons and playing games. It has been a wonderful few days doing nothing. We hope that all of you are having a great few days off!

Sick!

2008-12-28T19:49:00.003-09:00

Well we are currently under quarinty here in our house! Poor Thomas has been sick for 2 weeks! We took him to the doctor last Sunday and the doctors said he was fine and just had a cold. So when he got sicker and started throwing up yesterday we took him back. He has raging ear infections in both ears and a stomach bug. So now I am sick and Ben is coming down with it.
But can someone please explain why men believe that the worse a medicine taste the better it is?
I mean really I know that I could take the gel caps and be just as good, but my husband insists on buying the crap that tastes like warm urine! YUCK! I hate being sick!

Christmas Eve in Utah.

2008-12-25T14:53:00.006-09:00

All the grandkids got new pjs from Grandma Oborn. Thomas is now in a 18 month good thing grandma buy's them big so they fit perfect.

Elizabeth and I got Thomas and Milo matching outfits for Christmas Eve. Thomas loves Milo and if you look close Thomas is holding his hand. Too cute.

Thomas got a stacker from Tyler. He loves it.

Ben and his mom (with a little help from Katrina) made this gingerbread house from scratch. It turn out so cool that we took it with us to Christmas Eve so that the kids could eat it. But by the end of the night it was Elizabeth, Ben, Mandy and Thomas were the ones that had eaten it. We had a low key night with the Adults out numbering the kids witch is wired but fun. It was Amanda's family of 5, Ben and I plus Thomas an his mom, and Elizabeth's family and Allen's parents and brother. Everyone left around 8:30pm but Ben and I stayed and watched Christmas Vacation with the Bush's. We hope everyone eles had a grat Christmas Eve!

Home.

2008-12-20T20:25:00.004-09:00

We had a good day. We didn't end up in Az, but we did go to Zion National Park. It was a little cold but was really pretty.

We went and saw Jaunita's grave. (did I spell it right Amy?) I was glad to be able to stop by, and get a pic of Thomas there.

There was lots of deer.

We also were able to stop and see the Dino tracks in St. George. We are now home and I am trying to get back into the Christmas spirit. I really should get up and get all the stuff put away but I think I will wait until tomorrow. Well I am glad to be back.

2008-12-19T20:50:00.000-09:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Las Vegas!

2008-12-19T17:40:00.002-09:00

So we are currently in St. George. We spent 2 nights in Vegas! It was fun and Grandma bought us a lot of stuff. Tomorrow we are going to go to the Grand Canyon. It will be the first time Ben or his mom have ever seen it! Well will post pics and more info soon.

Christmas lights.

2008-12-12T18:35:00.002-09:00

So Sandy came to town on the 10 and Ben had to be at school the first day and at work yesterday so today we got out and went up to Park City then down to Salt Lake went out to dinner. Then we drove over to Spanish Fork and drove throw the Festival of Lights. It was really cool and Ben and Sandy got a kick out of it. We hope to do a lot of fun things well she is down here. If any of you have some idea's about cool and fun things to do here in Utah I would love to hear them!

Santa!

2008-12-06T19:26:00.005-09:00

So Elizabeth, Ben, Thomas, Milo, and I went to see Santa today. Thomas has always really liked men with beards so I thought he would do well with Santa. Well not so! He was fine until I put him on Santa's lap and then he cried, and cried. Poor Thomas. But we did get a good pic of him and Milo with Santa, once we put Milo with Thomas he calmed down for a minute. It was so cute.

On another note Thomas has started to crawl! It is the funniest thing. He started last night and is really fast. No more things being left on the ground. Oh that reminds me I have to get cabinet locks.