Luck O the Irish

I like to make each holiday special for the kiddos. Even though St.Patricks Day isn't a huge one we still like to do things and have fun. This year the Leprechaun came to visit. he left his green feet prints all over the house which led the boys to a pot of gold and some toys. We went and had family breakfast at I Hop, did some shopping and then spent the afternoon at the park. We ordered pizza for dinner and had a movie night to end the night out. It was so much fun to see the looks on the boys face when they woke up in the morning. I love the surprised looks and how happy they get. It sure is fun being a mom! I am so thankful that I have that opportunity!

Lately....

Man things have been crazy around here lately. It seems there is always something happening and my blog has been neglected. Here is a post about our happenings as of late....

We've been enjoying the new found sunshine I really hope it sticks around, I have been helping out in Daxtons class to prepare for a really cool Opera they are doing, I got to guest speak in Stefons class about family traditions, We had to say goodbye to a very dear family member Carlene. She is my mother in laws cousin but was like a grandma to my kids. She always got them stuff for holidays, always came to their birthday parties, loved them like a grandma would and my kids most favorite thing was to craft with her. She will  be sorely missed. She had a spit fire personality and she was always cracking me up. She had a great love for Kael I hope they found each other in heaven and she is keeping him good company. We went to her funeral yesterday the boys drew her pictures. It broke my heart when it was time to say goodbye Daxton just walked up to her casket and laid his hand on it and started to cry. He stood for about 5 minutes and then said he told her what he needed to. He is such a tender boy! We sure love and will miss Carlene.  Landon has found a new love in drawing. He is getting pretty good for a 3 year old at drawing people and animals it cracks me up how serious he gets about it! The boys all took a visit to the dentist which they love because they are so cool there. They get to watch movies, wear sunglasses, play on a pirate ship and when their all done they get a token for a prize. We are almost finished with baby girls room and can hardly believe she is almost here. On Tuesday at the OB I had progressed to dilated to a 3 and 70% thinned out. My contractions are on and off so anything could happen. Its so surreal that this is really happening and she is almost here. I love feeling her kick and squirm around!!

These are just a few things keeping us busy but I wanted to write them down so I don't forget. Life seems to zoom by so quickly as of late that I don't want to miss a thing!

Baby girl update

Well I have 4.5 weeks left until my due date. I cant believe it is getting so close. I am so anxious to meet this little girl. We had another ultrasound on Friday and she is still looking great. She was measuring in about 5 lbs 3 oz. She is growing right on target and looking good still. One thing the doctors did notice was something called ecogenic bowel where around her bowl it is a little bit brighter. This is common in cystic fibrosis babies. This can mean that at birth she may have a blockage in her bowel and she may not be able to poop on her own. If this is the case she will have to have a procedure done up at at Primary Childrens so they can attempt to unblock her bowel. If that doesnt work then they would need to perform surgery. I am trying not to think to hard about this as it sounds scary and is somewhat stressful. I am however trying to prepare myself in case it comes to that. They usually let the baby try for 2 days on their own if she isnt able to poop by the second day then thats when they will do the transport. I have been in contact with many CF parents who have had to do this and it seems like it usually works out with the procedure rather than needing surgery if it actually comes to that. Either way I am praying for poop I know that sounds crazy but I am hoping thats how it works out. Not for my sake but for the boys.. the childrens hospital is scary for them and ties to not so good memories. Whatever happens we will walk them through this but id rather not have to go down that road. If we have to we will and we will pray that all works out for the best! Aside from this minor set back we may experience everything else is looking really good. She is still super active and cute as can be! On Tuesday I was my regular ob and he checked me I am dialated to a 2 and 60% effaced. Now I know that doenst mean anything other than the process has started but it sure makes it more real that this is coming and its coming soon!! We are so blessed to be adding this sweet baby to our family and I cant wait to see her sweet face. We are ready and praying that all will go well!! If you dont mind shoot a few prayers our way as well. To many prayers never did hurt :). Thank you so much for sharing this journey with us. We cant wait to have this sweet baby in our arms!

Baby Showers

I seriously have the sweetest friends and co workers. Last weekend on Sat my friend from work threw me a baby shower I had so many great friends show up and bring us so many great things. Cute outfits, diapers, diaper genies, headbands, bows, car seat and stroller, swaddling blankets from adan and anai, play gym,  walker,  shoes... so many great things. The food was delicious, my friend made all kinds of salads, sandwiches, banana pie, chocolate cake, slush it was delicious!! I had such a great support group of friends and co workers show up I am truly blessed!! Then yesterday while at work my boss called me over and said we needed to chat. She chatted with me for about 5 mins and then said we needed to take a walk I was like uh-oh what did I do... well little did I know my team that reports to me at work was also throwing me a baby shower!! I was shocked! They went to so much work!! They had the room all decorated, they brought the yummiest strawberry short cake, punch and mints and a ton of gifts as well. They got us a bumbo, 2 boxes of diapers, a bath seat, bath towels, headbands, hats, a really nice bottle set and some Binky's. I was in pure shock. They pulled it off with out me even knowing which was amazing. I felt special for sure! Such an amazing thing for my direct reports to do for me. This little girl is already loved by so many!! I sure cant wait to meet her. We are getting close!!

Our Valentines.

Valentines was good to us this year. We made the actual day about the kiddos and then spent the whole weekend celebrating it!! It was perfect just the way it was. In the morning Layne and I exchanged gifts and we gave the kids their presents. We got balloons and sent them to heaven for Kael. When we went out the the cemetery there was still so much snow I wasnt able to dig out Kaels grave but we did leave him his Valentines as well.  I took the boys to school and then headed to work for a bit. I was able to help out in Stefons class party which is always a blast and then Stefon Landon and I headed up to Primary Children's to have them tested for cystic fibrosis. Since finding out Layne and I are both carriers of the gene our pediatrician thought it would be best that they get tested. Daxtons was already done at birth but the other two boys had not been. So us 3 headed up for the about 2 hour procedure. The boys did fantastic, we had a little snack in the cafe and then headed back upstairs to finish their sweat test. The two docs doing the testing said they had never had kids that young sit so still and act so well. I was super proud of them. Since they were so good they gave the boys wooden toy cars that they could keep. They said the results would be ready the following day so we headed home. (Our doc called us the next day and said that both boys tests were normal no CF for either of them a HUGE relief!!)  Thursday night we had a nice dinner and Laynes moms house celebrating with her and Laynes sisters it was really fun. The boys got spoiled there as well as from my mom and then we headed home. Saturday we all went out to Woods Cross High School where my niece was in the play The Little Mermaid it was so well done and well worth our time. Once done there we took the boys to my friends house for a sleep over so Layne and I could celebrate. We went and did some shopping, grabbed some dinner to bring home and watched  movies which was so fun. Its super weird to have a quite house :). The next day we took it easy in the morning watched another movie, got ready for the day and then headed down town for some lunch at PF Changs and a little more shopping. My friend took the boys out to a movie so when they were done we picked them up and headed home for their favorites the wrestling paper view. It was such a fun weekend!! I am so thankful for all of the loves in my life. I am so happy that we all got to spend lots of time together and celebrate together. It was such a fun weekend!

Super Bowl Fun!!

This year the Superbowl was a big game! Our 49ers were in the game which resulted in a big party. We invited over lots of friends and had TONS of yummy food. We set up 3 different tv's to ensure everyone had proper coverage. It was so fun to have so many people over to eat, catch up and watch the game. It got so hectic that the only pictures I got were of the boys before the game such a bummer. Its ok though we had a blast and were ok with the outcome. The 49ers didn't win but the Ravens did and our old friend Dennis Pitta from BYU caught a touch down so we were super excited for him!! He is one of the players we were lucky enough to take pictures with when he played for BYU and he was so gracious and kind about it. So all though out team lost by a few points... we weren't sad with the outcome. It was such a fun night for all!!

Single digit weeks....

Well here we are. I only have 8.5 weeks left until this sweet little girls due date. It seems to have gone by so quickly. I am feeling really good still, having contractions off and on but nothing serious or constant. I go to the doctor every other week and have ultrasounds every 4 weeks. The last ultrasound was last Friday and baby girl is looking so good. Measuring great actually a week ahead, her organs all look good, she has chubby little cheecks already and is such an actress on screen. I love getting to see her so much and watching her grow. I am so thankful for every nudge, kick and roll that I feel. I know it is a blessing to be carrying this sweet little one. I am doing my best to stay calm and not get to stressed out. The closer we get the more nervous I am. I pray so hard for this little girl to be healthy and strong and so cant wait to meet her. Its so surreal setting up her room and having so much PINK!! We are getting ready and prepping for her sweet arrival. Yesterday I was registering at Target for some things for her and it said only 62 days until arrival date. That sounds so close now!! I cant believe she is almost here. As we get closer to her being here I can feel Kaels presence near. I dream of them in heaven together him being her big brother prepping her for this crazy world. Telling her all about us and her big brothers that shes about to meet. Oh how I hope that is true. That he will be with her until she enters this life and that he can cheer her on from above. I can only imagine the relationship those two have. I am praying, hoping and wishing that all goes well. I am forever thankful for the opportunity to have this little girl in our lives and cant wait to meet her and love on her sweet self. I cant wait to see that sweet face and feel that love from heaven. It is such an amazing thing. The countdown is on.... I cant wait to meet you sweet girl!!! Mommy, daddy and the boys already loves you to the moon and back.