Let It Snow

Yes, it is once again snowing in Alberta. This is the worst time of the year because it seems like it should be getting closer to spring but it just keeps snowing. I just hope that March goes by quickly so that my trip home comes sooner. I can't believe that we are so close to the end of Feb. already. Yesterday was a busy day with going to Keagan's school for my duty day and then in the afternoon I had my R.S. meeting. We got home just in time for Darien to get home from school and then it was off to the dentist. Darien it beginning to realize that he doesn't like the dentist as much as he thought and I can understand where he is coming from because they are not my favorite people either. Jamie was gone all day because he went to court to see if he could have a speeding ticket that he got reduced. He as never had a ticket so he was hoping that they would go easy on him, he did get some off which is good and then he went to work early. I know it doesn't sound very exciting but that is the way life is sometimes. I will be going for another ultra sound on March 6 because the baby was not in a very good position to see his spine or heart so they want some more pictures. I am hoping that I can get one of those 3D ones done so that the kids can get a better idea as to what he will look like but we will see. Today I have to take Rylan to the doctors because of his on going coughs, they think that he might have asthma so we should have a better idea today. Of course he has been coughing since Oct. but he has not coughed in the last two weeks, isn't that always the way.

Fun Fun Fun

Well, the night was great for my birthday. My husband arrived home with a lovely vase full of roses and then Tammy arrived with her family. We got all dolled up and headed out to the restaurant for dinner with some friends. Dinner was great and I have decided that one of my favorite meals is the lettuce wraps at Joey's, they are so yummy. Then it was time to take the babysitter home so that we could enjoy some fun with our husbands. We went to the club where Renae's husband is the DJ which is our favorite place to hang out because the music is good and there are all age groups there which makes it fun. The rest of the night was spent dancing, laughing, and having fun. It is great to get out with friends and have a good time. We got home at about 2:00 am for a little bit of sleep before the kids got up and Sat. had begun. Tammy and I had to be at Renea's house for 8:30 so that the hair appointments could begin. Tammy is a very hard worker and it is great to see that people appreciate her as much as I do. We then headed to a cheerleader compition where a friends sister was competing, it was so fun to see how these kids work so hard for a 2 1/2 min. routine some of the moves where amazing. They came in fourth which was really good. Then home to Renea's for dinner. Jamie took the opportunity to fly to Yellowknife last night because he has a friend that is a pilot for a 737 so he could go in the jumpseat. Yes, he went up there last night only to fly back this morning (he loves to fly). Today will be church this afternoon, then dinner at the Marsden's. Good times.

Birthdays and Being a Mom

I have come to realize that as you get older birthdays are just not the same. Don't get me wrong I have had lots of wonderful phone calls this morning and we have plans for tonight but now that I am a mom the bathrooms still need to get done and diapers need to be changed even on my birthday. How funny is that? I have been putting off doing my bathrooms for a while because they are my least favorite things to do but finally I had to do it. So yes they are sparkling clean again and it feels good. It was really cute because the first one to wish me a happy birthday was Keagan and he said it as soon as he came down stairs this morning, he was so cute looking tired and half asleep but he still remembered. I love my children. I have let my husband off the hook in the way of presents for this year because I got to go on a fabulous trip and I did do some shopping damage in the way of shoes. He was glad to hear that because he seems to have a hard to planning presents. Tonight we will start with our girls only dinner and then we will return to pick-up our wonderful husbands and head out for a night of dancing and fun. I will post some pictures later.

Shopping

As I was unpacking yesterday, I came to the realization that my husband has developed a shopping addiction and that he now has more clothes than I do. Yes, I know that might sound amazing but it is true. Since we have been going to the states and he has discoved outlet stores he is in shopping heaven. It is funny to see him go, infact one night while we were away I left him to shop on his own with his brother and they came home with about 4 bags each full of clothes. I just laughed and asked him how we were going to pack it all. It is nice that he is finally taking a interest in clothes on his own. I remember when he came home off his mission and my mom and I took him shopping for clothes and it was like pulling teeth to get him to try anything on. I guess for him it makes a big difference when he knows that he is getting a deal on it, Jamie really dislikes paying full price for anything. This morning I have been little miss secretary arranging hair appointments for Tammy when she comes up this weekend. Once again she is going to be leaving a very tired lady because she has a lot of work ahead of her this weekend but it will be fun because we are heading out Fri. night for dinner and dancing for my birthday and our friend Renea's birthday which was at the beginning of the month. I will post some pictures latter.

Run Away

No, I have not run away nor have I disappeared off the face of the earth. We have been away.
We left to go to Florida on Feb. 1 with our kids and there we met up with my mom and Jamie's brother (Tyler), wife (Michelle), and friends John and Pam. From Florida on Feb. 3 we left on a cruise to the Bahamas and Caribean. And it was a wonderful 7 day cruise that stopped in Nassau, St. Thomas and St. Martin and then returned to Florida where we stayed in our time share for an extra 4 days to relax before coming home to this lovely cold weather.(NOT) We got home late last night and the kids were ready to go to school today. I have spent the day unpacking which is just as much work as packing and wishing every min. that we had not come home but real life has to happen.
We saw some amazing places while away and did some really cool things. The first place we stopped in was Nassau where we caught a water taxi to Paradise Island and we went past the famous Atlantis Hotel and found an amazing beach where we could snorkle and swim. Our second stop was in St. Thomas where we went on a tour and were taken to a coral reef and everyone went out snorkling even the kids. It was so cool to see everyone out there and they got to see some really neat things. Then on our final stop we went to St. Martin where we rented a car and drove to this famous beach right by the airport where you can be swimming in the water and the planes fly right over your head and the runway is just on the other side of the fence and when the planes take off you have to hold onto everything including your kids because they will get blown right into the water. That was the coolest and the kids had a great time waving at the people as they were coming in to land. Then we headed to another beach where all the adults went up parasailing. It was amazing to watch them (I did not go) They saw huge see turtles and mantarays. I was so shocked when my mom said that she wanted to go. She had a great time. Between each port and the days that we were on the boat the boys where able to go to camp carnival which was amazing and the kids had a great time and the adults enjoyed some alone time. All in all it was great and there was plenty of shopping to do. I will include some pictures.
I have enjoyed catching up on everyone ones blog since I have been home.

Weekends Are Fun

Another busy weekend has come and gone. Jamie took Darien and Keagan to the movies on Fri. night as their reward jars where full. They get smarties in a jar for good behavior and reminding us to read the Book of Mormon each night and when they are full they get to either eat the smarties or go to the movies and of course the movie always wins. It is great to see them work so hard and get excited about the reward at the end.
Sat. we had dinner with some friends and just hung out.
I am happy to say that Jamie managed to get all three kids ready for church and clean the house and get stuff ready for dinner all by himself. I never doubted him. I had meetings before church so I had to leave at 9:30 and I didn't see them until they walked in at 12:30, and they all looked so cute. We always try and have someone new over for dinner after church and yesterday we had too great families over. It is fun to get to know people and play some games.
People are now asking if I have picked out any names yet for this baby and I have nothing right now. As you can see I like names that are a little bit different but not too crazy and they have to end with an "an, en" sound. I know that sounds crazy but those are the ones that I really seem to like. So if anyone hears anything can you please pass them on to me and I will add them to the list. You can never have too many names to choose from.

And It Is!!!

As shocked as some of you may be, we found out today that we are having another boy. I am very excited and of course that is what I thought it was going to be. I will never no be amazed at the pictures that we were able to see and how cool it is that all the boys where able to see his little heart beat and see each of his fingers and toes. It was so cute because all Keagan kept saying was "Oh how cute", it was so neat. I always just sit there completely amazed. I know a lot of you are wondering if I wish that we could have a little girl and to be honest with you I have never thought that. I always knew that we were destined for boys. I do have some disappointed boys in my house that were really hoping for a little sister. I am glad that we were able to find out so that they can get excited about something else. Darien has taken the ultra sound picture with him to school today and Keagan can not wait for his turn. We are lucky that they were able to see so much because I am not as far a long as the doctor had thought. I always figured that I was not due until closer to July and I was correct. The new date is June 30 so that puts me at 18 weeks on Sat. I can not believe how quickly the time has gone by. I am already half way there and after seeing the pictures yesterday I can not wait to hold him and see him. It is very exciting. Thank you to everyone that was praying for pink but once again it will be blue, at least everything that I have been saving can be used one more time. We will have a busy house but it will be fun.