Crying

I have no idea if it is just this time of year, or happenes to be the stories I am reading or just that I am pregnant, but everything I read makes me cry! Good cry of course. These past few weeks The Friend has been the worst! I love that cute little magazine! Those simple little stories that teach us about the most basic things sure know how to get the tears rollin. Did you read the one about the little yellow dress?? Seriously, when she gave her the bows to match I could'nt even read the words anymore. I am so thankful for children. They are such a great examples, and know how to be so Christlike. I am thankful to be a mother and to have the opportunity to teach these little ones. I pray for help because they teach me so much more than I feel I teach them. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Andy/Sherrie and Gretch/Erik we will miss you for the Holidays. Lots of love from Idaho!!

BUN IN THE OVEN

Ready or not here comes baby number three! We are thrilled and more thrilled to have the opportunity to have another baby in our home. I will be a bit more excited when I am done feeling sick(hopefully sooner than later). Isabel swears its a girl, Vaughn has seen his baby brother in his room and Charlie "knows" its a boy. I have no idea what to think(50/50 right).So.....it will be fun to find out. Loves and hugs to you all.

BFF Weekend

A few weekends ago 5 girlfriends (the best in the world) and I loaded as much stuff as would fit in my minivan(you can fit a TON of stuff in these babies) and headed off the the cabin.....

Just look at this place! It was amazing. Jillian thanks again!! This is where we spent most of our chit-chatting time. We stayed up until about 3:00 in this room and then moved upstairs where we chit-chatted for about another hour. When is the last time you stayed up until 4am?! It was so much fun. It took me a few days to recover but I am not sorry I did it!! Remember girls...what happened in Island Park, stays in Island Park!!

Here we are after finally figuring out how to work the time on my camera. Thanks to Amy we got the shot. Starting from the left Jillian, Sarah, Val, Emily, Katy and Amy.

just a little early am fun. I wont mention the two that didnt want to get their butts on the floor...Amy and Katy!!

This pic was taken just after a few short hours of slumber. We had so much fun and I am so grateful for such great friends. I will love you all forever! Cant wait for the next trip.

HE GOT IN!!!!!!!

We are so excited to say that Charlie has been accepted into the Idaho State University School of Nursing Bachelor program!!!!!HOORAY FOR HIM!!! We are so excited to be on our next phase of this journey. Charlie has worked so hard and is so extrmemly excited to be accepted into this program. We are not sure where we are going to end up for the next two years, but we are hoping to stay put here in Idaho Falls. His first orientation is in December and they will let us know if he can take his classes in town. School starts January 12, 2009. Great job honey. We are so proud of you!!

Grandma Peggy's Birthday

Birthday's, birthday's and more birthday's at my house. Happy Birthday to Grandma Peggy(Charlie's mom). It so nice having her live closer to us. We get to see her a lot more and the kids are getting to know her so much better! We love you Grandma.

Charlie's birthday

Charlie turned 29 this birthday. I make him the same special dark chocolate cake each year per his request. Its sooooo good. Thanks for coming to celebrate Nana and Papa!

Happy Birthday (September 30th)to our sweet sweet daddy! We love you so much and are so glad that you were born!!! I know this post is late but I am trying to catch up!! I am starting to realize that this blogging stuff is really not as hard as I was making it out to be. I think if I just spend a few minutes each time I commit to posting, that I can get at least something on here! Hooray for me! I really love reading about all of you and seeing bits and pieces of your lives. I want to share mine too. I am so blessed and I need to share. Until next time....

Grandma's birthday.

Mom and her sister Myra

Last time mom was at my house I had a little belated birthday party for her. Its always nice to have a cake for your birthday and I wanted her to have one too! It was fun to see her smile that big, happy smile that we all know and love. Happy belated mom!! We all love you!