Christmas 2013

We are so excited to spend Christmas in our own home this year!  The kids slept in the same room together and in the morning (7:00 am) after we had family prayer we all snuck into the living room where Santa had left lots of toys.  Adelyn got the easy bake oven she wanted and a new bike with a baby seat for her American doll.  Boston got he Big Blue Truck he has been telling everyone Santa is bringing him since November.  The superman Boss is holding up is the present Adelyn bought Boston and he bought her a Rainbow loom set.  They were so excited to give each other gifts which was so sweet.  It was awesome to spend Christmas morning together as own family in our own home.  Later we did go to Grandma and Granpa Young and Rowley's home where the kids got too many toys.  Boston even said at G and G Youngs "there's just too many to open."  He was right... they were spoiled.  Travis surprised me and got me a Kitchen Aid and I surprised him (the best I could) and got him a Snowboarding coat.  So grateful for the birt of our Savior and all that he has blessed us with.  We are grateful to celebrate the holiday with family.  Our hearts are full. Merry Christmas

 

Santa

Santa came to Boston's preschool and he got to sit on his lap. He of course told Santa that he wanted a big blue truck and it needed to be a 4X4.  He was not afraid of Santa and just sat right up there.  Here he is talking to Santa with some friends from his preschool class

Adelyn's dance recital

Although Adelyn is a gymnast at heart, I really wanted her to take a dance class.  I think dance and gymastics help each other out a bit and I wanted her to try something different this year.  She and I came to a compromise that she would join a dance class that also had gymnastics once a week as well.  She is learning a lot and I think she likes it more that she wants to admit (after all, she is dancing throughout my house all. the. time.).  She had her first dance recital of the year and did a great job.  I am so proud of her and she has amazing stage presence.  She loves to be the center of attention and is not shy on stage.  Plus she is the most gorgeous girl out there. Here's some pictures of my little "dancing queen."

Thanksgiving 2013

This year for Thanksgiving we ate at our house with the Youngs.  It was exciting to have it at our house and it was wonderful to spend time with the family.  We are so grateful for all we have been blessed and as a a family we love this season to think about all our blessings.

Adelyn turned 7

 I cannot believe my oldest is 7 years OLD!  Time is going to so fast.  Addy wanted to have a "tea party" for her friends party this year, and even though we just moved here 3 months ago she had 8 friends come.  She makes friends so easily.... its a gift and a talent of hers.  Ayda, Erica, Payslie, Peschani, Allie, Jaylee, McKayla, and Shantell all came. The girls all dressed up in dresses and some even wore hats.  It was adorable.  We had a light little lunch (crackers and snacks) with lemonade and water.  The girls then painted their own little teacup with small plate.  We opened presents and then got ready to eat the cake.  I asked Adelyn to hold the cake so I could take a picture and the next thing I know..... the cake lands face first on the floor!!  She started to cry and I comforted her and laughed.  All the girls started to laugh and then so did Addy.  Luckily I had another cake on hand so we just ate the rest of that cake. The girls played for a bit and then it was time to go home.  I think they all had fun. 

We also had cake and ice cream with both the Rowley family and the Young Family. She is so loved. 

 I love Addy so much and learn so much from her.  Mostly I learn to just slow down and enjoy life.  She is laughing all the time, busy all the time, and she is so tenderhearted and kind.  She draws pictures for those she loves constantly and makes any craft or art she can at anytime.... and then gives them generously away.  She expresses her love for others often and is so kind to others.  She sticks up for other kids in her class at her own expense because she knows it is right.  She is really good at Math (it comes so naturally) and has had to work hard at reading but is determined to get it.  She gets 100 percent on all of her spelling tests and she is good at science.  I am so grateful I have the opportunity to be her mom.  She is such a shining star whereever she goes.  I love her more than words can express.  Happy Birthday Adelyn!

BIG NEWS!!!

We went to our ultrasound today and got a big surprise! We are having TWINS!!!  I really was not surprised to be honest.  I had been telling Travis since we found out we were expecting that we were having twins.  It was just one of the things that I knew already.  I got big so fast, was so sick, and could not get enough to eat even though I could not keep hardly any of it down.  When we walked into the doctor for our appointment at 7 weeks (today) he said to us "I haven't diagnosed twins today yet.  Trav and I both just kinda shrugged it off.  After looking for a heartbeat he said to us "what did I tell you when you came in?"  Travis and I were both afraid to answer.  He said.  There are TWO heartbeats!!! You are having twins.  Then he moved the screen so both Travis and I could see.  Travis was really shocked and I immediately said to Travis "I told you we are having twins!!"  Still to have it confirmed was relieving and overwhelming at the same time.  We are SOOOO excited!  We always said we wanted 5 kids and this gives us an actual chance to meet that dream of ours.  We are so excited!  We feel so blessed.  Here is the announcement Travis made to tell our friends and family.  

Labor Day

We were able to spend in labor day with family this year.  Boston, Ty, and Adelyn rode their bikes in the parade and had a blast.  We went to the carnival which is always a treat for the kids.  As a family we went to the rodeo and both kids thought it was awesome.  This picture was taken while at the rodeo.  We spent some time with Aunt Avery who is preparing to go on her mission.  It was a rough go this day for Travis and I because I was on clomid and quite frankly was cra cra.  We decided this day that I needed to tell the Doctor at our next appointment in a few days that we needed to get off the clomid.