Are you a Baby Boy?? Are you a Baby Girl??

First we saw a beautiful tiny body moving around, this baby was so wiggly that it was hard at times for us to get a good look!

It was evident that this busy little person will fit right in with its brothers!












Then a close up! Only a Loveland could look that gorgeous at 19 weeks!

Our baby had the hiccups, and it was so sweet to watch its little body moving from them the entire time!













If you look closely there's an arm reaching over its forehead with all of its fingers stretched out!
Look at that cute chubby little face, I almost can't wait to kiss it all up!












Then we see a gigantic foot, definitely gets that from Daddy!












And what is this?????
Can you guess? Boy or girl?????






It's his little pee pee!
Yes, we are having our third boy!

The Lakers beat the Spurs last night and are officially going to the NBA Finals!!















So, what does this mean for me.......after the Finals are over I will have my husband back! Yeah!!

My Pirate with his "fighting socks!!??"

I was reading my friend Mimi's blog about her son and his fighting sock. It totally made me laugh because just the other day Paden had found Robby's socks and were using them as his weapons!

There must be something in the air!

You may be wondering why Paden has his shirt wrapped up around his head. Well I was trying to get him ready for bed and when he pulled his shirt up to take it off he thought that he looked like a pirate?!! So, of course he had to keep it on because it worked so well with his fighting socks!

It's amazing what they come up with in their busy little minds.

Saturday's Ski to Sea Parade!

Last Saturday was the Ski to Sea parade and "Grandma York" was kind enough to pick up Paden and bring him along with her. He had a blast and has been talking about all of the different "race cars" he saw! Plus, I was able to get all of my laundry done and finish preparing my lesson for Sunday. It's amazing how much more you can accomplish with just one less child around! Thanks Mom!!

Here's a picture of my brother David in the parade singing and dancing with his group from school "Show Stoppers!"

Guess who came to visit!!!....

Yesterday Paden's "favorite friend" Sophia came to play for a few hours and they were absolutely adorable together and full of energy!


Within only a few minutes of Sophia being over Paden found the only gun in the house and was running after her with it. Right when I was about to take it away Sophia came running out chasing Paden!!!


Later on, they got a hold of Paden's hot wheels cars and were racing them! I love that Paden had Sophia doing all boy things! Guns, race cars, wrestling!!

Well, maybe it was Sophia wrestling Paden!!

Quote by C.S. Lewis

Here is a quote that Valerie shared in her talk last week that I absolutely loved and had to have and share with all of you. Thank you Valerie for emailing this to me and for the beautiful talk given last Sunday.

"A silly idea is current, that good people do not know what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is. After all, you find the strength of the German army by fighting against it, not by giving in. You find out the strength of the wind by trying to walk against it, not by lying down. A man who gives into temptation after five minutes simply doesn't know what it would have been like an hour later. That is why bad people in one sense, know very little about badness. They have lived a sheltered life by always giving in. We never find out the strength of an evil impulse inside us until we try to fight it. And Christ, because He was the only man who never yielded to temptation, is also the only man who knows in full what temptation means."
-C.S. Lewis

Evan showing off his skills! I like his snappy onesie hanging out and spilled cereal on the floor!

What a good mom I am!!!

Tales of a 15 month old!

I turned my back for 5 minutes and this is what I discovered....

....Evan sitting in the middle of a large pile of markers with all of their tops off, eating one of them!! Ahhhh!!

What's the big deal mom?!?!!

Things NOT to say to a pregnant lady!

18 weeks pregnant, and not "time to pop" ANY time soon!

Here is the the question that I've had on my mind a lot lately: "Why Is It O.K. To Insult a Pregnant Lady?"

I have only ever been insulted by other women while being pregnant. Why is this? Robby only ever talks about how beautiful he thinks I am and how beautiful my body looks, but I absolutely dread leaving the house to go to any social gathering because I know someone will eventually say something about my expanding body.

Maybe it could just be that I am being overly sensitive, I don't know?

April's 10 Things to NEVER say to a pregnant lady....

1- You're still sick? Maybe you're eating the wrong things. I never had morning sickness!

2-You're only (blank) months pregnant?! Geez!

3- Wow! You're really big!

4-You're just popping those baby's out!

5- That must be a BIG baby!

6- You look really tired!

7- Wow! Are you sure you're not having twins?

8- You're just like me, you gain weight everywhere!!

9- How much weight have you gained???

10- You're huge!

Okay people out there. There is NOTHING nice about any of these things. Perhaps some people think they are being helpful but none of these things make a pregnant woman feel good. And yes, I have had all these things said to me. I am sure that people are not trying to be hurtful, but still...it does hurt.

And for all the people who have been so supportive and said really nice things, you are loved and appreciated more than you know!

Sleepy...

Thirty minutes before Evan's nap time I found him asleep on the floor curled up with his little blankie! I couldn't resist holding him before putting him in his crib since he rarely ever falls asleep in my arms.
Evan is such an easy baby to put to sleep I just lay him down awake in his crib, shut the door, and within minutes he is out for hours. At night it's even better he sleeps 12 hours straight, 7pm-7am! It really is a blessing but I do miss holding my little sweetie.


This is the best thing about being a mommy!!

Another Sunny Day!

Don't ask me why my husband is wearing a sombrero!!
We were outside sitting on the grass when Robby drove up from work wearing this! I can honestly say life is never boring being married to my husband!


The weather got so warm (I think in the 80's) that we decided to cool down with some slurpee's! I spent the entire day outside from 9am-6pm and am definitely paying for it, I look like a lobster! I am not complaining though I would rather have sun over rain any day. I hope you all had a wonderful (burn free) day out in the sun.

Beautiful Sunny Day!

Today was a very beautiful and much needed sunny day for all of us living in Bellingham. The temperatures got up to a scorching 70 degrees and everyone here in town was living it up including us!
We first went on a walk and I discovered how incredibly out of shape I am, then we played in the yard for a few hours before heading off to the park!

Here we are playing at Bloedell Donovan Park (I love that the boys are in shorts)


Paden and Evan were both ready to jump in the lake for a swim but it wasn't quite warm enough for me to let them do that.


Can't wait for tomorrow 80 degrees!
Let me know all the fun that you've been having today!

Goodbye Melody...

Last night we had a little goodbye dinner for our good friend Melody. She will be moving back to be near her family so I can't really blame her but it is sad to see her go. Melody is a wonderful friend and has the most bubbly fun kind personality ever. We will miss her.

To celebrate (or not to celebrate) her moving we got together for dinner at Pastazza's. This is one of my favorite restaurants but when I sat down to order NOTHING looked good. I finally decided on something and they ended up not having it, so I ordered something else and they didn't have that either! I stuck with a salad and ate almost all the bread. I think everyone else was mad at me for eating their share, haha just kidding!!
I should have known better about not finding anything appetising to eat since the thought of spaghetti or anything with pasta has made me feel sick since being pregnant. I guess I will have to wait on Pastazza's until after I have the baby!

It was a wonderful night getting away for a few hours laughing and spending time with my favorite ladies in the world! Can't wait to do it again!

Tagged by Rachel!

What time do Paden and Evan wake up?
They wake up between 6:30 and 7:00.
Paden jumps in bed with Robby and I and I know when Evan is awake because I hear him rocking his crib back and forth against the wall! I am a real morning person so I love this part of the day the most.

How long have I been a Mom?
For three years! The happiest part of my life!

Favorite kid show?
I love the show Peep and Paden is in love with the most annoying show in the world, "The Wiggles." However, I have to admit that I love to watch Paden dance around singing their songs! It's pretty cute.

Favorite chore?
Cleaning the kitchen: dishes, counters, sweeping, mopping! I would rather clean the kitchen than anything else in the house.

Favorite meal to cook?
Cookies?! Just kidding, lately I have gotten pretty good at making steaks! I also make the best meatloaf with mashed potatoes and squash! Yummy!

Favorite thing that Roby does with the boys?
Almost anything! I love to watch him wrestling, tickling, playing games, doing chores outside with them, getting them ready! Anything at all! I am lucky to have a husband that is so in love and involved with our boys!

What are 5 things that make me smile about being a Mom?
1. Kisses and hugs! I get about a hundred of these a day from Paden!
2. Watching Evan run!
3. When Paden reads the scriptures back to me!
4. Paden singing primary songs to himself while laying in bed!
5. Feeling the baby move!

Where do I want to take my kids someday?
Hawaii, I have a vision of all of us playing on the beach in the sun everyday of our vacation that we will go on "one day!"

One thing you said you'd never do as a Mom?
I have to agree with Jenna, I said I would never buy animated light up shoes for my kids! I haven't yet!

Favorite quality your mom has?
There are many, but I'd have to say that I love that she is a wonderful Grandma! Yesterday I was laying in bed and I heard my mom's voice coming in the front door and then I heard Paden and Evan's little footsteps running to her! They love her so much!

Advice for new Mom's?
Enjoy them and take time for yourself.

I tag Michelle, Kelsey, Mimi, Andrea T. and Andrea A.

Sunday Morning Activities!

We leave for church around 8:4o am here is what I have to get done before we head out the door:
-kids diaper's changed
-eat breakfast
-showers
-dressed
-hair done
-church/diaper bag packed (including quiet books and snacks)
-redo hair that has gotten messed up
-diaper's changed again
-shoes and socks on
This list is just for Paden and Evan after I've gotten them ready I try to get myself to look a little presentable.
Here is what I discovered right before heading out the door!!! I love Sunday's!!

Thoughts on Mother's Day!

Today I've been thinking a lot about Mother's Day and about the blessing and influence that my mom has had on my life. I truly feel and know deep within my heart that I have been blessed with an amazing, loving, beautiful, and inspiring mother. She has taught me more than anyone else will or could ever teach me, she is the reason why I honor and love my role as a mother. I found a statement issued by the First Presidency years ago that says, "Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest, service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels." Now that I have become a mother those words ring true to the type of woman my mom is, I am amazed at how she was able to raise all of us so easily and gracefully. My mom would not agree with the word graceful but it is true I stumble so much as a new mom and wonder how was she able to do it effortlessly.

I am grateful for all that I have learned from her and am especially grateful for the testimony that I have that began at the knee of my mother. I will always love and appreciate you for the mom you chose to be. Thank You!

"The holiest words my tongue can frame,
The noblest thoughts my soul can claim,
Unworthy are to praise the name
More precious than all other.

An infant when her love first came
A man I find it still the same,
Reverently I breathe her name,
The blessed name of mother"


I also want to express my immense gratitude towards my husband for all of the sacrifice and work that he goes through so that I can be home with our children. I know that Heavenly Father is aware and loves Robby for all that he sacrifices for me. Words cannot express my feelings.

I am so grateful for my children that I get to make all these mistakes on them and yet they still love me. It is such a blessing to be a mom and to celebrate having such an incredible mom on this day.

I want to add one last quote from Jeffrey R Holland that helped me many times as I struggled through the first five months of Evan's life. He had severe colick and cried every night for hours and hours on end. Someday I will be organized enough to have this quote framed.

"You are doing God's work. You are doing it wonderfully well. He is blessing you, even-no, especially-when your days and your nights may be most challenging. Like the woman who anonymously, meekly, perhaps even with hesitation and some embarrassment, fought her way through the crowd just to touch the hem of the Master's garment, so Christ will say to the women who worry and wonder and weep over their responsibility as mothers, 'Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole.' And it will make your children whole as well"

Happy Mother's Day!

Little Baby Chicks!

Yesterday we got a surprise visit from our friends the Toblers, they brought along their brand new baby chicks.
They were so cute that I was almost tempted to get some for our own family!


Evan and Paden loved them so much!

Paden was a little more nervous around them than Evan was, he was comfortable just observing. However he did mention that he wanted to put them in his race car and take them for a ride!

Evan almost loved them to death!!

One of the cutest things was when Evan stood up and attempted to carry the box of baby chicks away with him, he wasn't too happy to see them go.


These two birds were so cute! As you can see the black one's little wing is wrapped around the other ahhh!!!

Thank you Francys for sharing!

More Birthday Fun!

Yesterday was my birthday!
I turned the big 25 and am now a quarter of a century old! I was hoping I would be able to stay 23 forever, but I guess things don't work out that way!

The day started off really funny! In the morning Paden got in bed with me and I told him it was my birthday. He seemed a little confused and said, "no, it's my birthday!"
Later on I asked him to guess how old I was and he said, "three?!" So not only will Paden and I share the same birthday but we will be turning the same age too!
The fun didn't stop there. All day long I had Paden singing me the Happy Birthday song over and over again!
I love birthday's so much better now that I have little kids! Something tells me I won't always be able to manipulate them like this their whole lives!

For dinner Robby brought home some take out and we ate more chocolaty birthday cake mmm, mmm, good!


The best part of my birthday was going out on a date with Robby earlier in the week. We went out to a place called "Moshi Moshi Sushi" one of the best places to get sushi in Bellingham, it was so so so good! We had some much needed alone time without the kids!



Thank you to everyone that brought me cookies, gave me a phone call, and sent messages, it was very sweet and I really appreciated it!
I wanted to especially thank Michelle for thinking of me and bringing by a gift even though she has had the worst week possible. Thank you!

I can't wait til next year, I will be turning the big "4" yeahhh!!

A Little Work and Play!

Yesterday we had some pretty nice weather so we decided to mow the lawn and let the boys play on the grass. I laughed when I saw this picture of me!


We have a little tee ball set that the boys absolutely love, but they seem to have a hard time understanding the need to take turns and to not swing the bat until the other one is out if the way! Here's a picture of Paden just barely missing Evan's little head.


Evan loves to put the ball on top and swing from the wrong end of the bat, every time I turned the bat the correct way he turned it around the other! Hopefully he learns one day!



I am so grateful for Robby being such a fun playful daddy!
My boys are really lucky!

Happy 3rd Birthday Paden!

My oldest child just turned three and I am trying to cope with that! I can't believe how time has flown by and Paden isn't my baby anymore.
Paden has been very excited about going to Chuck E Cheese this last week and has been talking about it every day!

Here is the Guest list...
We filled up our mini van with some of Paden's friends, Sophia, Javin and Jaxon.
The Lebarons brought along their two boys Jethro and Seth.
My mom, my brother and sister in law Shanna also came with their little baby boy Jackson and my cousin Seth also tagged along for the fun.
It was quite the party!!


Here are the kids having a great time!
I would have to say that the older boys had the best time of all Robby, Jethro, Jonathon, and Seth were acting like a bunch of crazies and you should have seen them not wanting to share their tokens with the little ones, it was pretty hilarious!
As for me I was running around constantly counting heads hoping not to lose anyone!

A group photo!

Mmmm, not so yummy cardboard pizza, the kids didn't seem to mind.

Melody, Jethro, and baby Seth. I will definitely miss her when they move next week!

This is kind of a funny story. In the morning before the party, I remembered that we needed a cake and so we went to the Fred Meyer's bakery and let Paden pick it out. I was sure he would choose the really animated ones with dinosaurs or cars, but no he insisted on this super chocolaty one with roses all over! I tried to make it a little more kid like and threw on a hot wheels car?!

Evan was in heaven!

Opening presents!

Thank you to everyone that came it was a lot of fun.
However, I am glad that it's over and that birthday's only come once a year!

Friday Lunch!

We had one of their favorite meals for lunch; spaghetti!

I stripped the boys down to their diapers so that I wouldn't have to deal with the mess all over their clothes. This is my least favorite meal since I've been pregnant, but I managed a few bites!

Evan telling me he needs a drink (in not so many words)!

Little Cuties!!