It feels like December is the busiest month of the year for our family. It's that time of year where I should be sending out a family Christmas Card, but I'm always so busy with school that I end up not having enough time to send one out. So I'll post one one here instead! ;)
This year Daddy E and I celebrated our third anniversary. It seems like forever at times, and other times, doesn't seem like much time at all. We have had our ups and downs, but I wouldn't change it for the world. I love him with all my heart.
As usual, we've been truckin' away with school. I applied and got into the nursing program and will begin in January. I am so excited, and terrified all at the same time! It will be a whole new way of learning. I can't afford to forget the things I will learn.
The end of a semester is one of my favorite times. All the stress that builds through the semester is finally over, and it's satisfying to know that more school is under our belts and done with. I took my first Spanish class this semester and have done pretty well. It's a complicated language, but if I can pick up enough to help my career, I think it's worth it.
Daddy E will graduate with his Master's in June this next year and he could not be happier! He has also finished another semester, and has two more.
Little Miss Sassy Pants is in preschool and absolutely loves it! She has made some new friends and developed a deep love of learning. She is so curious about the world around her and loves to ask questions. She also turned five this year. My baby is FIVE!! I can't believe it! She had her first friend birthday party with some of the girls from preschool and they had a fantastic time. Of course it was princess themed and I made a princess/fairy cake. It was a ton of fun!
Little Monkey boy is two years old. He is so much more rambunctious than Little Miss Sassy Pants was at that age. He has given us a run for our money. He's very curious and not at all shy about "learning by doing". He gets into everything...EVERYTHING, and makes messes faster than I've ever seen. I believe he is suffering from a bad case of "middle-childitis", so we have been trying to adapt to his need for more attention. He is a sweetheart though. He is my sensitive little boy and still loves to snuggle (on occasion). Right now he is potty training. It is going well, and I have high hopes that he will be successful.
Baby E is five months old. She's getting ready to start solid foods next month. She is sitting well, but not on her own. She can roll all the way over and scoots herself around. She tends to get stuck in odd places because of her scooting. She is very active and loves attention. She is a very happy girl and smiles and coo's all day long. We love her very much!
It's been an eventful year, and I'm sure it will continue to be so. I should really post some pictures on here too, but I'll do that later. Or perhaps I'll just put them on facebook. ;)
We are grateful for all the love and support we receive from family and friends, and we hope that happiness will find you too. We are grateful to have the gospel in our lives and are trying to keep the birth and life of Jesus Christ in our minds as we celebrate Christmas.
Merry Christmas! We love you all!
December 13, 2011
November 18, 2011
It's been a while!!
Wow, I have not posted anything in a long while! Sorry! Well lets see... what has happened since August...
Daddy E and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary in August! I can't believe it's been 3 years! Due to the fact that I'd just had a baby a few weeks prior, we didn't get to do much, but we still got some time to ourselves and it was very nice. We've grown so much over the past few years, and we've come to know each other very well.
We were sealed as a family in September! It was an amazing experience, and I am so happy to have it done. It was such a special day for our family, and we are very blessed to have the support of our family and close friends.
Baby E was also blessed in September. She got to wear my old blessing dress as did Miss Sassy Pants and it was special to see her in something that I can pass down in the family.
Daddy E and I started school, again. This semester has been especially difficult with three little piggies, but we're moving along. Daddy E will be done with his Master's Degree in June, and we are anxiously awaiting the day!
I got into the nursing program!! I had an interview in October, and my letter of acceptance a few weeks later. Now I'm just running around trying to fulfill all the requirements they need to let me register.
My baby girl turned 5!! I can't believe it! I feel old... but I'm sure it gets worse as they get older. ;) She was so excited to have her first friend party this year. It was, of course, a princess theme and she and all of her friends dressed up in princess clothes. We had some fun games, snacks, and a fairy princess cake.
Just recently, we've all been super sick! :( Baby E was first. She was vomiting with some diarrhea for a couple days. Then Daddy E was next. He was sick for a couple days and ended up going to the Dr. thinking he was having issues with his appendix. They thought it was his gall bladder, but it turned out it was just the virus causing some inflammation and pain, so he was fine. I got it next. I was only sick for about a day luckily, but by the end of the day both Miss Sassy Pants and Monkey Boy were sick too. We are now finally all feeling better. Thank goodness!
Daddy E and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary in August! I can't believe it's been 3 years! Due to the fact that I'd just had a baby a few weeks prior, we didn't get to do much, but we still got some time to ourselves and it was very nice. We've grown so much over the past few years, and we've come to know each other very well.
We were sealed as a family in September! It was an amazing experience, and I am so happy to have it done. It was such a special day for our family, and we are very blessed to have the support of our family and close friends.
Baby E was also blessed in September. She got to wear my old blessing dress as did Miss Sassy Pants and it was special to see her in something that I can pass down in the family.
Daddy E and I started school, again. This semester has been especially difficult with three little piggies, but we're moving along. Daddy E will be done with his Master's Degree in June, and we are anxiously awaiting the day!
I got into the nursing program!! I had an interview in October, and my letter of acceptance a few weeks later. Now I'm just running around trying to fulfill all the requirements they need to let me register.
My baby girl turned 5!! I can't believe it! I feel old... but I'm sure it gets worse as they get older. ;) She was so excited to have her first friend party this year. It was, of course, a princess theme and she and all of her friends dressed up in princess clothes. We had some fun games, snacks, and a fairy princess cake.
Just recently, we've all been super sick! :( Baby E was first. She was vomiting with some diarrhea for a couple days. Then Daddy E was next. He was sick for a couple days and ended up going to the Dr. thinking he was having issues with his appendix. They thought it was his gall bladder, but it turned out it was just the virus causing some inflammation and pain, so he was fine. I got it next. I was only sick for about a day luckily, but by the end of the day both Miss Sassy Pants and Monkey Boy were sick too. We are now finally all feeling better. Thank goodness!
August 20, 2011
Small Accomplishments
It may not seem like a lot to some, but given my circumstances I'm quite proud of myself. I finally finished all the requirements to get an Associates degree. It's taken me a little longer than usual because I've also been doing nursing prerequisites and electives to get them out of the way. Not to mention when I started I was a single mom, and since then I got married, and had two more kiddos. It's been a very eventful few years. Now it's time to keep moving forward. We have some exciting things coming up in the future. I'll keep you posted. :)
August 11, 2011
One month!
I still can't believe we have three kids! I also can't believe that baby E is already one month old!
I've realized a few things over the last month:
-For instance, the transition from two to three seemed much bigger than one to two.
-Getting three kids and myself ready for the day is next to impossible, and takes several hours.
-Little monkey boy is jealous and wants much more attention.
-I never knew I could love my kids so much!
-The days go by super fast, and yet super slow at the same time.
-Sleep is a thing of the past; there's too much going on during the day, and baby E is a night owl. Thank goodness school hasn't started yet. Hopefully we'll get on a good schedule when that happens.
It's definitely been a new experience for me, but it's been great. These kids drive me crazy, make me angry, make me laugh, surprise me every day and I love them so much!
I've realized a few things over the last month:
-For instance, the transition from two to three seemed much bigger than one to two.
-Getting three kids and myself ready for the day is next to impossible, and takes several hours.
-Little monkey boy is jealous and wants much more attention.
-I never knew I could love my kids so much!
-The days go by super fast, and yet super slow at the same time.
-Sleep is a thing of the past; there's too much going on during the day, and baby E is a night owl. Thank goodness school hasn't started yet. Hopefully we'll get on a good schedule when that happens.
It's definitely been a new experience for me, but it's been great. These kids drive me crazy, make me angry, make me laugh, surprise me every day and I love them so much!
July 13, 2011
Welcome Baby!
I'm sure most of you already know, but we have welcomed our newest little baby girl into the world. Evelyn Brielle was born Monday July 11, 2011 at 7:34 am. She weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. and was 21 in. long.
Around 5:30 am I realized I was actually in labor so we got the kids up, packed the rest of the hospital bag, and headed to the hospital. By the time we dropped the kids off, and got to the hospital I was in a ton of pain! My contractions were extremely strong and getting closer together, and I ended up needing to be wheeled into the hospital. Everything was progressing so fast that I wasn't able to get an epidural either... needless to say I was not the least bit happy to hear that! I did get a spinal block, but it didn't kick in fast enough, so for the rest of labor I had slightly tingly toes, but could feel everything else. It was a new experience for me and I was definitely not prepared for it. After what seemed like an eternity, she was finally here!
She'd been under a bit of stress and had a bowel movement in the womb, so she did need some suctioning of her lungs, and was monitored closely for several hours. Also from the stress she was exhausted. She wasn't eating well in the beginning and as a result her blood sugar levels were low. After many tests, supplementing with a little formula, and some much needed rest, she was up to the task of eating again.
We were able to leave Tuesday night and are happy to be home. Everyone is doing well and we're all adjusting to our new lives. It's an exciting new adventure!
July 6, 2011
Fun at Marmee's House!
We went over to Marmee's house today for the kids to play. They had so much fun playing with the sprinkler under the trampoline! We took a little break to have a popsicle and a drink. What a great afternoon! Nothin' like cheap entertainment! And hanging out with cousins. :)
It was a little bright outside!
He's got a mouth full of water, and likes to spit it out. Stinker!
Love this little face!
Cute little Cahleb!
Little stinker wouldn't look at me...
It was a little bright outside!
He's got a mouth full of water, and likes to spit it out. Stinker!
Love this little face!
Cute little Cahleb!
Little stinker wouldn't look at me...
June 2, 2011
Just a quick update
I feel like I don't update enough... Sorry for that. Life seems almost as busy as it was when both E and I were in school. It's been nice to have some time off, but I feel like I still have most of my days full of things going on. It's nice though. There's enough break in between all of the things going on that I'm able to keep my sanity!
Since April, I have finished all of my generals (and then some) to be able to get my associates degree. I know it's not much, but I am proud of my small accomplishment! I've also done most of my grunt work, electives and such, for the nursing program, which unfortunately doesn't make the program any shorter for me, but at least easier. I took the TEAS test and applied to the nursing program, and have been invited for an interview! Wahoo! Now my acceptance depends on this interview, so I hope I do well!
E has about a year left of his Master's program, and we are all anxiously awaiting the day when he is finally done. He feels like he's been in school forever so it will be so nice to be done. He's in classes right now, which is not a fun way to spend a summer, but at least they are only on weekends. He's still able to fit in gaming with friends and the occasional concert or guys night out so he's managing his busy schedule, and keeping his sanity in tact.
B-1 is sassy as ever, and reminds us everyday that she's smarter than she looks. She will be starting preschool this September, and is really excited to make some new friends and learn new things. I know she gets a little bored staying at home all day with me and B-2, so this will be a great experience for her. She loves primary and has taken an interest in the scriptures. Makes a mother proud! We try to read them every night as a family, and since she has her own set from her primary teachers, she likes to read them to us. She makes them up as she goes, and comes up with some very interesting stories!
B-2 is almost 2! It's so crazy to watch him grow up before my eyes! He's learning new words all the time and is our little parrot that repeats just about everything we say. He's such a happy boy and a very busy body. He loves dinosaurs, bugs, and playing outside. He also likes to play with B-1's kitchen toys and occasionally a barbie or doll. I guess that's what happens when you have an older sister... :)
In about 7 more weeks we will be welcoming a new baby girl into our family. I have to admit that I am terrified of having three children; I'm also excited, but I get a little overwhelmed sometimes with just the two and worry about being outnumbered. It's going to get a little crowded here in our little two bedroom apartment, and our three little piggy's will all be sharing a room. Hopefully they won't mind.
Oh, and our most recent news is that B-1 has officially been adopted. This is a huge milestone for our family, and we're so glad to have it finalized! The process went so smoothly, and we had the help of a really great lawyer. I am so grateful for my family and I don't know what I'd do without them! We've been blessed with so much love and support, and it has helped so much! We will be setting up a date to be sealed as a family soon. This is such a wonderful blessing for our family!
This is a picture of us just after the hearing. It's finally official!
Since April, I have finished all of my generals (and then some) to be able to get my associates degree. I know it's not much, but I am proud of my small accomplishment! I've also done most of my grunt work, electives and such, for the nursing program, which unfortunately doesn't make the program any shorter for me, but at least easier. I took the TEAS test and applied to the nursing program, and have been invited for an interview! Wahoo! Now my acceptance depends on this interview, so I hope I do well!
E has about a year left of his Master's program, and we are all anxiously awaiting the day when he is finally done. He feels like he's been in school forever so it will be so nice to be done. He's in classes right now, which is not a fun way to spend a summer, but at least they are only on weekends. He's still able to fit in gaming with friends and the occasional concert or guys night out so he's managing his busy schedule, and keeping his sanity in tact.
B-1 is sassy as ever, and reminds us everyday that she's smarter than she looks. She will be starting preschool this September, and is really excited to make some new friends and learn new things. I know she gets a little bored staying at home all day with me and B-2, so this will be a great experience for her. She loves primary and has taken an interest in the scriptures. Makes a mother proud! We try to read them every night as a family, and since she has her own set from her primary teachers, she likes to read them to us. She makes them up as she goes, and comes up with some very interesting stories!
B-2 is almost 2! It's so crazy to watch him grow up before my eyes! He's learning new words all the time and is our little parrot that repeats just about everything we say. He's such a happy boy and a very busy body. He loves dinosaurs, bugs, and playing outside. He also likes to play with B-1's kitchen toys and occasionally a barbie or doll. I guess that's what happens when you have an older sister... :)
In about 7 more weeks we will be welcoming a new baby girl into our family. I have to admit that I am terrified of having three children; I'm also excited, but I get a little overwhelmed sometimes with just the two and worry about being outnumbered. It's going to get a little crowded here in our little two bedroom apartment, and our three little piggy's will all be sharing a room. Hopefully they won't mind.
Oh, and our most recent news is that B-1 has officially been adopted. This is a huge milestone for our family, and we're so glad to have it finalized! The process went so smoothly, and we had the help of a really great lawyer. I am so grateful for my family and I don't know what I'd do without them! We've been blessed with so much love and support, and it has helped so much! We will be setting up a date to be sealed as a family soon. This is such a wonderful blessing for our family!
This is a picture of us just after the hearing. It's finally official!
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