12 years and baby update!

Last night we celebrated 12 years from the day of our first date-My how 12 years have changed us-4 kids soon to be 5 living in a different state and for me a few more grey hairs just ask Bella- We had Chinese just like our first date and instead of being interruppted by the waiter we were interruppted by 4 children- It’s nice to remeber the moments that brought us here.

On Wed I went to the doctor and had another ultrasound. it was wonderful to see Ava and see how much she is growing-it was nice to be able to go over every inch of her and know that she is perfect. The tech was great-she was asking if she moves alot and I warned her that she was going to get alot of kicks-Every few minutes she would go “Whoa!”-then assure me that nothing was wrong-she was just amazed at the strength of our little girl- I think she looks just like all our others-so I know she is going to be a beauty!!

Bobcat

Last night at Jaxsons pack meeting he recieved his first badge-The Bobcat! he was so excited. He kept asking us if we were happy at him? His way of asking if were proud. YES!!! I am so proud of Jaxson!! He loves scouts and every pack meeting you would think that were at a rock concert-he gets so excited for everyone and everything!

Contractions Already?

Yes i am having contractions- Yes i am only 25+ weeks- Yes I am tired-So please excuse me if my blog suffers-I have an appt on wed-hoping i don’t hear the words bedrest-so i am off to take a nap!

For Eternity? Really?

When i signed on for this eternal family I thought of what a wonderful life we would have-but we all have days or weeks when we wonder if were strong enough to fight the fight. I love my kids and my hubby but some days having a minute to myself doesn’t sound bad. I know that life throws you speedbumps along the way and how you deal with them is your choice- I just wish my road would be a little smoother some days. There is a saying-”I never said it was going to be easy, I only said it would be worth it.” I just have to remind myself that even though life isn’t always easy it will be worth it. I am greatful for Forever Families and I would not change it for a minute, but sometimes I wish I could take a month long nap!

Lumberjackin and Pumpkin Fever!

Today was busy-this morning Grant and Jax went to a members home and got some wood-they just had to cut it up and it was ours for………FREE!!!!! can’t beat that price! Then Grant kept Roman and I took the older kids to the Pumpkin Festival-it was alot of fun-Jax and Sophia actually rode Horses and loved it-for the first few minutes I couldn’t  decide if Sophia’s face was terror or wonder-She told me it was her favorite part so i guess it was WONDER! We also went on a fun hayride and got lots of beautiful scencry-I’ll post the movies later but for now here are some pics

Now I have heard everything

Notice how depressing the news is? I couldn’t believe this story-my thoughts and prayers are with the children-warning-very sad and graphic

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27201879/

Can you feel it?

One of the reasons I love Fall so much is being able to have a fire!! I love the smell, the sound and I could watch the flames dance for hours. I love the fact that its already cold enough to have one all day up here-It takes me back to being a kid and watching my Dad and Mom always building one-So don’t worry about me I am going to watch my fire!!!

Thriller

Yesterday Bella spent the day at a dance camp-they have a couple a year- they work with the High School Drill team and then put on a show. Bella had a great time and did a great job!!!! It was weird to see them dancing to Thriller-it was popular when I was her age-

Roman wanted to have his time in the spotlight too! The kids had fun looking at all the trophys and seeing the lion in the window-

Quirky tag

I was tagged by Heidi my sis!

Rules:
Link the person who tagged you Mention rules on your blog Tell about six quirks of yours Tag six fellow bloggers to do the same.

1- i hate clutter!!! Anything on countertops or dressers drive me crazy!!!

2- I would rather have people to my house and have to do all the cooking then go to others and have them cook-I know I’m weird!

3- i want my kids to always look nice-when we go out I have to make sure they match and have good hair-but I can look like a lazy preggo girl and be ok!

4- I love to cut toenails! My kids just know when it’s time to suffer threw it-but Grant has only let me do it once and I love to threaten him on almost a daily basis

5- I still can’t go a day without talking to my Mom-

6- I love kids-If my body would let me I would have 10!

I tag-Rochelle-Rhianna-and anyone else who wants to play!

It’s so hard to say Goodbye………

Last night we said goodbye to 3 of our missionaires-One-Elder Clayton is going home today-Two-Elders Reed and Allen are going to other areas- We had dinner and then Inspriation Cake for dessert- we have really enjoyed these great young men and are sorry to see them go- Watching Elder Clayton say goodbye to Roman made me cry-they have been great buddies-Elder Clayton was one of the first missionaries we met here-so he has been with our family on and off for about 6 months. I know he will do well in life and hope to stay in touch-

Bella looked at me last night and said “Wow! Mom, Ava is really showing!” So she had to take a pic for all to see-

Here I am at 24 weeks-so do you think Ava is showing?