Feeling Human Again

The past 12 weeks have been the hardest 12 weeks in my entire life. Being sick was one thing, but the mental aspect was something I have never felt before. I had some serious self pitying going on and I was doubting everything about this pregnancy. I was not in a good place and everyone in my family suffered. Lucky for me my hubby and kids are supper resilient and I had a huge support from family and friends. Fast forward to today and I feel like I am on top of the world! It is amazing what a few really amazing days can do for you! I am feeling pretty good comparatively speaking and I am finally feeling excited about the little spirit growing inside me. I am loving the nice weather and finally got to take my kids out and about. When I was so sick my Becca would ask me everyday "where are we going?" and then "well who's coming over?" She would be so sad when I would say "nowhere" and "nobody." So I am sure they are glad that we got to leave the house everyday this week so far. I am really looking forward to the rest of the month and for the upcoming summer, we are going to have some fun! I was able to get some pictures of our park fun this week and now that I am feeling better I hope I can keep up better with my blog! Thank you to everyone who listened to me whine and cry and mope about, you all mean the world to me!

Preggo

Well I still haven't had my first appt. yet but since everyone already knows I guess I can finally blog about it. After peeing on four different sticks we got four positives and that was enough to tell me that I am definitely preggo! Now I was very excited when I first found out the wonderful news, but 4 weeks later I am trying to figure out what I was thinking when I decided to give it another go. However, I do realize that am very blessed to be able to get pregnant and I should take the being sick part as my body working really hard to create a miracle (that's what I tell the kids) but it is kind of hard to have that kind of attitude when I puke so hard I break bunches of blood vessels around my eyes. I know this won't last forever and I am trying very hard to see the light. On a more positive note, the kids are happy as little clams that I have a baby in my tummy and subsequently they walk around the house with "babies" stuffed into their shirts. Very cute I must say. Another positive, Zach has really been helpful, he even went grocery shopping for me which if you know Zach it was a-m-a-z-i-n-g. No really he has stepped up to the plate hoping that this will be our best pregnancy ever and reminds me of that point every time I whine about how bad I am feeling. Hope he doesn't lose his zeal due to my poor attitude. So I go get the official your preggo from the Dr. in about a week and I am very much looking forward to hearing that beautiful little heartbeat, kinda makes it all worth it!

New Year Fun

Holiday Time

Some highlights of our very busy Holiday are as follows....

-The girls seeing Santa driving a car in the Walmart parking lot..apparently he needed to get some last minute items also!

-Yummy dinners too many nights in a row resulting in extra poundage around our midsections

- Being completely spoiled by anyone who has a name starting with the word GRAND

-Becca forgetting how many times she talked about getting a car from Santa when she saw her new bed (whew...I was worried about major disappointment)

-Last minute Christmas card photo session (which turned out awesome, thanks again Jenn!) and getting my card out so at least the Vegas recipients got theirs on Christmas Eve!

-Getting to sleep through the night now two days in a row thanks to the wonderful Santa delivery of new beds!

-Zachary telling my Mom when he was done opening gifts, "wow, people like me!" Too funny, like if he got not so great gifts it would mean that people don't like him...silly boy!

- Getting a three and a half day weekend with my honey pie.

- Maile looking like such a big girl all weekend.

- Big poofy dresses that make little girls feel like princesses, superhero capes and lots of new Jammie's.

-Major family time that is the best part for sure!

I don't have as many pictures from Christmas Day as I would have hoped and I am done messing with blogger to make it the way I want so this is it for tonight!

Family Pictures

Ward Christmas Party

This past Saturday evening we had our ward Christmas party. It was lots of fun and the kids actually sat on Santa's lap this year. Every other year they have been too scared to even get near Santa. Maybe it was because they finally understand that he's the guy you have to talk to in order to get presents. No matter what it was really cute finally hearing them tell Santa what they wanted. Oh yeah one more thing, would just like to apologize to anyone who got my cheesy scalloped potatoes...they were really underdone big opps!!

Maile's Last Game

Yesterday was Maile's last soccer game and I will admit I am relieved. As much fun as I had getting to know all the kids on the team I don't think coaching is for me, thankfully I had some awesome assistant coaches and a fabulous team mom to help get me through our season! The best part of the season for Maile it seemed was always snacks at the end of the game and especially getting her bobble head trophy! This was a fun experience but I don't think Maile will want to play soccer at least for a few more years!

You are Invited!

Calico Pics

Halloween Week

Halloween night we first went trick or treating over at my Dad's house and then we headed to meet up at my Aunt Susan's with all of our cousins. It was a so fun seeing all the kids together, and of course it was fun getting to see the kids trick or treat. It was a great night if you minus out the cactus that got stuck in my bum and I can't wait for next year. Even though my mom who made all my girls and my niece and nephews costumes said she won't be doing it again....I think I will be able to talk her into it!

This year my we started a new tradition by driving into California to go to Calico Ghost town. My parents have been taking me and my sisters there for as long as I can remember so it was fun finally taking the girls. We drove into Barstow Friday morning and met up with my Grandma at the Del Taco (Barstow hot spot) and had lunch. Next we were off to Calico. It hasn't changed all that much since I was last there and it was fun showing the kids all the things I thought were so cool as a child. The highlight of our trip was when we decided to get one of those old black and white pictures taken of the kids. It was hilarious! I wish I knew how to get my printer to scan in pictures because it turned out so cute. The kids loved dressing up as characters from the old west. Over all the day was great hanging out with my Grandma, Mom, Sisters, and all the kids. We will definitely be going back next October!

Trunk or Treat this year was on my soccer game night so Daddy had to get the girls ready to go and I met them there. I would have to say he did a great job helping them with their pantyhose and princess dresses! The night was pretty chilly but not cold enough to stop us from collecting more and more candy, Zachary and the girls had a blast but I am sad I never got Zachary to stand still long enough to take a picture!

Our ward playgroup party consisted of yummy cupcake decorating, bag decorating, slime making and balloon stomping. We had lots of fun playing with our friends and of course left with four bags filled full of candy!

Pumpkin Patch 09

Oh how we love our parking lot pumpkin patches here in Vegas! I grew up here so I am used to it but one of these years no matter what the drive is I am going to take my kids to a real pumpkin patch, they will be shocked! No matter what we got to hang out with some good friends and the night was great! I love the fall season and this is one of the activities that my kids really enjoy so here are some pictures of pumpkin patches Vegas style!

Playing Soccer.....or just wearing the uniform

This fall we decided to see how Maile would do playing soccer. A few of our friends wanted their kids to play also so I decided that I could coach and it would be tons of fun. Well, coaching has been fun and a bit challenging and Maile gets really excited to get ready for soccer and go, but she always decides that she is better off on the sidelines, or on the playground. I am slightly disappointed but I know that she is super young and might eventually be ready to play! I will say though that she does look like a soccer player all dressed up!