Disturbing..

ksl.com - Police: La. man decapitated disabled son, 7


Really? WHAT the heck.. What is this sick world coming to? I think I just threw up in my mouth.

Baby Girl Pics

So I went to my Target Ultrasound on Monday, and it went great! She is healthy as can be:) Thats all that matters really, but I wish we could have gotten a better 3d picture of her! She sort of cooperated, sort of got shy. Here are a few of the best ones. ..

This one is cute, she kept sucking her thumb, so her hands were always in the way! But this one she looks alot like Bronson! (But more feminine lets hope)

This ons is just funny, because she is playing with her toes, and its by her head! I cant believe how flexible they are! Maybe she will be a tumbler?


This one is the best face on one, but her nose is a little.. squished.. but it's cute, she is rubbing her eyes..

And lastly, this one just shocked me! I have never seen an ultra sound with the legs sticking straight out like this! She has LONG legs like Bronson! Lets pray that lasts, for her sake, she definitely won't get that gene from me:) I love it though. So cute!

*** 21 weeks along! 4 more LONG HOT months! Wish me luck. Im gonna swell like crazy.

I cant WAIT to hold my sweet little mini me :)

*** AND.. I still need some name suggestions.. I keep changing my mind! Ah! Help!

Tragedies

Im just sitting here at working thinking about some people, some families, some friends.. and I cannot believe all the horrible things that are happening to so many people. I catch myself complaining about being pregnant, having migraines, having things break down at my house, medical bills, surgeries, car repairs, etc.. and yet I hear of so many bad things happening to other people! WHAT am I thinking? I am so grateful to be pregnant, to have a little girl on the way to me, to have a husband and son who are also healthy and happy, and love me! I am SO SO grateful to have a husband who LOVES me, for ME. Who does not judge me, who lifts my spirits, honors his priesthood, is faithful, who is a GREAT DAD, and maybe a better "mom" than me! Ha ha. It really puts things into perspective when you hear other people's stories, and it makes me really count my blessings. Is my life perfect? Am I stressed? Am I getting fat, and uncomfortable.. heck yes! But, I cannot thank my Heavenly Father enough for all that I do have, and for loving me unconditionally. I know he is mindful of me, and is looking out for me. Im grateful to have that knowledge. I feel bad for people that don't know that. I was able to attend my cousins sealing at the Salt Lake Temple yesterday, and the sealer was a member of the first quorom of the 70. It was so good! I was sitting there, in the exact same room that I got sealed in, next to my husband, parents, sister, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents! It was such an amazing feeling, to know that we will be together forever! The sealer made me realize that! That no matter what we all go through, any health trials, or financial problems, work problems, that as long as we do what we are supposed to do, stay close as a couple, stay close to God, that we will be a forever family and be eternally happy! It was awesome. I pray for all the people I know that are having so many hard trials, that they will make it through, and know that I am praying for you, and love you, and know that God loves you :)

Hamburger or Hotdog?

WELL.. any last guesses? Because, the verdict has been made...

It is 95%.. A

So REALLY

AAAAAAHHHHHH! I am still in shock! We are really excited! I guess my motherly instinct was right! I had a feeling, but then actually hearing I was right, shocked me?! Ha! I dont know what to do with a girl! I guess the sharing rooms/bunk beds is not gonna happen! BUT, this calls for some SHOPPING :) I finally can look and buy my own child tutus, bows, and cute shoes! Ya, Im not going to be out numbered anymore. AND.. I will have one of each, so from this point on any future children I wont care as much what they are! Ha ha. Bronson will be such a good big protective brother. It will be so fun to see him with her. Next plan.. girl names.. any suggestions? Im thinking maybe a B name. Doesn't have to be, but would be fun to match Bronson:)

P.S Taylors shoulder surgery yesterday went great. It was a worse tear than they thought, but were pleased with the results. He got a nerve block that nums his whole arm and fingers for up to 48 hours! That has been awesome! He hasn't been able to feel any pain at all. It is starting to become less numb, so he can feel a little pain now. Let's all pray it doesnt get too bad. Poor thing. I feel so bad for him! I hate to see him suffer. Thanks for all the prayers and help with Bronson! Love you all.

Bummer..

So.. I was SUPPOSED to post what my doctor said I am having today.. but instead I am home already with NO news. Got recheduled for Friday due to an emergency he had to go to. Lame. I mean I want him to be there if I ever need him, but everyone else needs to work with my schedule! Ha ha. But really.. just my luck. AND.. my husbands surgery is tomorrow. I called to get his time, they said to plan on early morning, and now they tell me 11:15! And plan on at least 5 hours. So my sitter plans are sort of messed up. NO one is home this friday to help with Bronson if I need help, now I have a doctor appointment, and Taylor will be home alone while I am gone. Please bless this all goes smoother and I have a better attitude. Im feeling pretty bummed right now. :( Oh, and what the heck am I supposed to do in the hospital for 5 hours? By myself? My ipod/book can only last so long for my very limited attention span/ being pregnant! Ah, wish me luck! I am just worried about the hubster, and how he will do. At least I dont have to starve all morning! I dont know how good of a nurse I will be, Im sure I will be the weak one and cry the whole time. My emotions are whack being pregnant! haha! Anyways, I will update on how things go later! Thanks for all the help and support from everyone though, I really appreciate it! I need all I can get!

HELP my sister!!

Ok friends! My sister entered a contest at vintagerevivals.blogspot.com to win a free bedroom makeover! And she REALLY wants to win. There were over a 100 applicants and she made the top 15, then she had to win the judges vote to make the top 5, and she did!! So she is in the top 5 and now its up to everyone to vote! So PLEASE take the time to go to that blog and vote as many times as it will let you. Her name is Ashley Schoenfeld, I think you just press the star by her name to vote! She REALLY deserves a new bedroom, and I want her to win! It would be awesome! Thanks everyone!!

Baby thinking..

So you know how I just posted the other day I think I am having a boy? Well this past weekend my mind changed. I have no idea why, but I think its a girl. I feel different this time. I am starting to not throw up everyday. I just have a feeling. Oh, then I came to work and my boss does "foot zones". If you dont know what that is, its like a foot massage, and you can feel things and fix things all throughout your body by doing pressure points and stuff. Kind of weird, but really cool. I have heard alot of people come in that she does and they all swear by it. But she started checking my feet to see if its a boy or girl a while ago, I was not far enough along for her to tell, but she always said Boy. Well today I asked her to check, without telling her I think its a girl now, and she got a big smile on her face and said, I am thinking its a girl now! So I dunno! She has done it a few times, and has been right every time. Her sister even told someone she was pregnant, and the lady said "no I am NOT". And so she said" Yes you are, and you are having twins, a boy and a girl!" So the patient went to the doctor and found out she indeed was pregnant, then later found out it was twins, boy and a girl! Crazy huh! So I am interested to see if it will work on me. How does it work? If its a boy there is a feeling or energy in your right foot, and if its a girl you can feel it in the left foot. Interesting..

Well I am bored, looking up baby decor, and stumbled upon some cute ideas. Boys and Girls. Let me know what ya think..

I love this for a girl, and love the colors! Im not too into doing just pink. Too typical. I really like the idea of yellow and that soft turqoise. And I LOVE the yellow chair! Yikes. Must find one!

I think that wall is SO cool! Oh my. Probably too complicated for my blonde self to figure out. I like the colors too. Very boy.


So, I love this for a boy or girl. I like the colors alot! I love this orange. I could change a few things out to make it more girl, or more boy. Again, the wall is awesome.

Love this for a girl. I love the grey walls, and the cute tree. I really want to do yellow and grey for a girl. This is a definite possibility. I have seen some cute fabric to match this, and could make some CUTE bedding and pillows.

These colors are so fun! I could go this route, and do bright and fun!I love the sheet, and I love the pillows! SO much. Anyone wanna make me some? Please? I cant sew a button on my shirt. (true story.) I was a straight A student in Jr high, then I had to take sewing. Got a B. Ruined my life. I think that started my grudge against sewing. I dont like it. I wish I did though!

Love the windows and owls, I kind of have an obsession with Owl things lately. I think the colors are super cute, and unique. The different styles of letters are so cute too.

These are some super cute fabric options for a boy! I love love them! Lots of different options..

LOVE this. LOVE the orange and turquoise. Oh my. Love the chair, and again the wall! Super cute!! I could never pull this off, but its a definite idea!

I love this girl nursery. Really cute apple green and grey. Original, and stylish. I mainly love the wall treatment. So cute! The furniture is to die for. I would need to hit the lottery to dream of pulling this one off.

This one is so cute. I mainly love the architecure of the room. Makes it so cozy. Love the color scheme, and the stars and puff balls above the bed. Really like the stars. Might have to do them.. you could swing this idea for a girl or boy I think..

And lastly, this one. So clean, bright and fun. Very cute. Really dig orange and green in this, and the white. I love the curtains, they add alot to the room. And the white crib is super cute. This could be fun to do, and I could of course add my own touches:)

So, what I am really trying to get at is..

I need to know what I am having! Its starting to drive me crazy! May 25th cant come any faster! AND..

****Mom, Ash I need your help!! Lets go shopping May 26th :)

Just Some Thoughts..

Well. Its official. I am a horrible blogger. I have a post for CHRISTMAS still! So I may post it still because really its just for me and my family to have as a journal so.. I dunno maybe I will post it later this week. I'm just sitting at work, working really hard :) I have been just thinking of all that is going on in our lives. Sometimes I cant believe how fast time flies by, and how I never have enough time to do anything I always want to do. Including, time for friends! I sure miss my friends, and wish life was not so crazy for all of us! Having a family of my own, one on the way(and all the fun that has been lately, yuck!)working 4 days a week, having a calling(now CTR 4 primary teacher, which has been a little rough being so sick, and chasing 4 yr olds around, ha ha), husbands big calling(out of Young Men's now, but in the Elders Quorum Presidency!!), him working full time, and online school full time, having 5 extended families, and lots of parties/baptisms/birthdays/holidays.. we are kind of busy!(I now understand some of the stress my mom went through, except add 8 soccer games a week to the list, basketball, baseball, etc..) BUT.. I would not trade it for anything. OK maybe minus the working part:) But we are blessed, and so happy. We have so many people supporting us and loving us. I just wish I had more time to return it!

I was able to go to the doctor on Monday, and got to see our cute little one. It actually looks human, last time it was more like a sea horse! So it made it much more real! It even waved, and played with its feet, and rubbed its eyes. It was SO cute. I love the new doctor I am going to. So far it has been great! I used to wait in the waiting room for at least an hour, and I have been in and out of the office in less than half an hour every time so far! So that has been awesome! Things look perfect with the baby, and I am over 13 weeks now! Yea! Next visit will be May 25th and we will find out the sex. I am completely convinced it's a boy. I don't know why. But I just know it is. Ha ha, which probably means it will be a girl and I will feel bad for calling it a he this whole time! I don't really care either way, but a boy would be great for Bronson. Plus I have all boy stuff, so it would be alot cheaper! But, I would LOVE a girl to spoil, and dress cute, and buy bows, and tutus for! I just know in the end I want one of each so, if I have a girl now, I can sit back and relax for the others. :) Either way I will be equally excited. I just want to know so I don't sit in bed at night and think of baby names for like an hour and can't fall asleep! So we'll see..

Something else I have been sitting here doing is looking at my calendar for the summer! I CAN'T wait. We have about three trips planned. One week with my family at a cabin! And a camping trip with Taylor's family, which I am so so happy about. It will be so fun with Taylor's parents, grandparents, all 7 children and their spouses, and all 21 grandkids! Not very often can something like this work out with everyones schedules, so we are super excited! I also have a trip with my dad's side to go camping also! I'm sure we will go on little overnighter campouts just with our little family, so our trailer will be getting good use this year! Taylors new job will make it possible for us to do all these things, and we are so grateful for that!!

Taylor goes in on Thursday for his MRI, he needs shoulder surgery:( He has had two on one shoulder, and now the other one needs it. Too much basketball, his old manual labor job, and having a 1 yr old has not helped his pain at all. So with another one on the way, and the fact that he cant lift his arm at all, we decided it is time. We are hoping to get the surgery scheduled for May 26th or 27th so he will have a long weekend to recover. Yikes, I'm a little nervous for him. And myself! I will feel so bad, and seeing him in pain will be so hard! But hopefully it will help him out, and make it so it won't pop out of socket every time he plays basketball. Wish us luck!

Bronson is 22 months old now! He is a hoot. I mean seriously has the funniest little personality. Still pretty easygoing, and easy to handle. But, he is getting brave and jumps off everything! Kind of scary how fearless he is. He will go to a park and go down the biggest slides all by himself, over and over again! Its so fun. He is starting to talk alot more too. He copies what you say, so now I have to be more careful of what I say! Not that I say anything too bad, but you know, stupid, dumb, boob, dang, shoot, all those don't sound so well coming from his mouth! Oops. One of my favorites now is when I give him something he gets so excited and with the sweetest voice says "thank you momma!" Melts my heart!! He loves puzzles, books, slides, trains, dinosaurs, cars, and LOVES going outside! Too bad we have not had much of a spring! He has been at a new sitter now for a few months, and has done SO well there. She is so awesome. His manners have improved, his speech has improved, he really loves it there. Sometimes I get jealous that she is cooler than me! She takes him to the Treehouse Museum, Library Discovery Time, Signing Time, Syracuse Fun Centers tramps, different parks all the time, baby animal days, easter egg hunts, etc.. so I think he is loving it. Its really been awesome to have him at just one house all the time, and on more of a consistent schedule. It was hard with him going to 3 different houses every week. I mean I LOVED my old sitters, and appreciate them all so much, but it was hard on me to take him different places all the time. So that has made working not as tough on me. The moral of this story is, I love being a Momma, and I love Bronson, and cant wait for him to get a little sibling to terrorize my house even more! Clean houses are so over rated.

Ok, enough of my journaling.. sorry its really long! I just have a lot on my mind!! I promise to post pictures later this week! I have lots!

P.S. Isn't the new picture of Bronson on the header so cute? My sister did a cute day of photoshoots with bunnies and baby chicks. So we ran over and got a few of Bronson and my nieces. I will post those when I get home. They are cute. Funny thing about the nose picking, is he has been doing it since he was a tiny baby! Whenever he gets nervous, or scared, or knows he is in trouble he immediatley sticks his finger to his nose! Its not like he even picks it for real! Its really cute. Such a boy..