Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Life is good!!

Yesterday the sun was shining so I wrapped up my little Kai guy in the baby Bjorn and Robby and I took the boys on a short walk outside!
I can't tell you how good this felt!
For the first time in almost 40 weeks I haven't been nauseous, sore, or suffering from any weird nerve pain that kept me from being able to even walk normally. I was able to walk without any discomfort and feel the sun on my face and enjoy the beautiful autumn colors! Best of all, I had all four of my boys there with me!
Life is so good!








It is so fun having this new little guy here with us. I know that I would not have been able to enjoy him like I have without all the help that I have been receiving. Thank you to you all that have dropped off treats, dinners, and gifts. Before Kai was even a day old we had two pots of soup and rolls dropped off at our house. Thank you so much!
I especially want to thank my mom for all that she has done! I don't know how other women can do it without their moms around to help. My mom has been over every day cleaning, doing laundry and most importantly playing with Paden and Evan! I have been able to enjoy holding and talking to this new little guy thanks to a wonderful mom and a truly exceptional loving husband. I have had an easier time recovering and coping with being a new mom more than with the other two because of such loving acts of kindness.
The other day I was laying in bed looking at all three of my sleeping boys and had this huge rush of emotions sweep over me. I began wondering if I could handle it and the tears began to flow. Then, instantly I felt the Holy Ghost comforting me that I COULD do it! It was amazing how quickly I felt at peace. It is the greatest blessing being a mother and having the gift of the Holy Ghost too!
















Robby helping to put my shoes on!!

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Wilson's Halloween Party!

I missed out on taking the boys to the Wilson's Halloween party because I was busy holding my brand new adorable baby boy!

Luckily my mom came to the rescue so that Paden and Evan could have some fun and so that I could get some rest.










































I'm happy to see Evan was getting a little attention!












Thanks Wilson's for what sounded like a fun party and thank you mom for being such a fun party animal!






Hanks' Halloween Party!




Arrrr!
My little Pirates!
















My dad surprised Paden and Evan with these adorable little swords before we headed off for the party!

















As you can see they really hated the swords!!!


















This was the BEST part of the entire night. Right before the party ended we got a surprise visit from Darth Vador and one of hos storm troopers!
Paden has been obsessed with Star Wars lately so as soon as he saw Darth he got a HUGE smile on his face and began following him around with his sword. I don't think Darth (Von Hanks) was all that worried by the little Pirate though!











There were lots of games to play at the Hanks' home...

Evan playing with the ducks!

















Pin the eye on the monster.















Fishing!


















Thanks Michelle and Von for a fun party, I think it helped me go into labor!

Sunday, October 26, 2008

The Birth!

Here is how it all happened...


Friday night I took the boys to the Hanks' Halloween Party (pictures to come) and then when I got home I told myself for the very first time NOT to go into labor. So of course that's the night that I go into labor!

I woke up at exactly 12 in the morning with my first contraction. This is the same time that my labor started with both Paden and Evan. I guess my body just has a set time when to go into labor!

After the first contraction, I got out of bed and went to use the restroom and then had another contraction that was even stronger with pain shooting down my back and legs. I wanted to wait to wake Robby up just in case it was false labor but when I had another contraction that was equally as painful I decided I needed him to get up. He was of course really excited and immediately got his stop watch out to count how far apart the contractions were. I had a few more contractions that were each 3-3 1/2 minutes apart! At this point I got a little scared by how much pain I was in and kept thinking to myself that I really did not want to do this! It's crazy how you forget that type of pain!

Robby then called my mom and the Midwife, and went downstairs to warm up the car. As soon as my brother in law Lance came upstairs to watch the boys we took off for the Birth Center. Luckily the drive to the Birth Center wasn't that bad, I only had one contraction on the way but was feeling really nervous so I decided to ask Robby to give me a blessing in the car before heading inside.

My contractions continued to be stronger and closer together and I just kept feeling like it was going too fast and I needed it to slow down. My Midwife asked if I wanted to get inside the bath tub to see if that would help make it a little easier on me. I was pretty hesitant to get into the tub because I didn't want to be exposed to everyone. A lot of people say that when they are in labor they lose all sense of modesty because of the pain. That has never been the case with me. I've always thought that having a baby in the tub would be kind of nasty too, sitting in the water along with blood after giving birth.

My mom encouraged me to just sit and put my feet in the water to see if that would help. I did that and it helped almost immediately. By this point in the labor the contractions were right on top of one another. So, I decided to quickly take my gown off and get into the water. Shortly after I got in I began having the urge to push with every contraction. There is no pain that compares to that type of pain! People who say, "you look ready to pop" have no idea what they are talking about! Babies do NOT pop out.

Finally, Kai was born! They laid him on my chest and I opened my eyes for the first time when they did this. I had my eyes closed so tightly during the entire time I was pushing. Labor is not for the weak!! It is true that there is nothing that compares to the pain you go through but there is nothing like seeing your child for the first time!!



Look at how adorable he is! 8 lbs. 4 oz. and 21 inches long!
My labor was just under 2 1/2 hours long from start to finish!








I wouldn't have chosen to give birth any differently. To my surprise having a baby in the tub was cleaner than I ever thought. My midwife was so surprised at the labor too she said, "that's the cleanest labor I've ever seen...not one drop of blood!" I couldn't believe it we were back home by 5:30 am before Paden and Evan had even woke up!

Saturday, October 25, 2008

We had a baby today!






Kai Thomas Loveland!































Wednesday, October 22, 2008

It's Autumn Time!


























"It's autumn time. It's autumn time.

The leaves are falling down.

It's autumn time. It's autumn time.

It's all around the town."


"It's autumn time. It's autumn time.

There's yellow, red, and brown.

It's autumn time. It's autumn time.

Bright colors can be found."



























I love fall!













Tuesday, October 21, 2008

This one is for mom...

My mom was asked to speak at our big quarterly Relief Society Enrichment activity this Thursday night on Motherhood and how to raise children to have a high self esteem. Over the last few weeks I have thought about this topic and after tossing and turning in bed for the past few hours and not being able to sleep due to being super nauseous and very pregnant here are some of my thoughts on the subject.

I usually lay in bed every night and am the very last one to fall asleep. If you could peak into our room you would see Robby and I laying in bed together, Paden across from us in his toddler bed, Evan across from us in his crib, and a bassinet sitting next to me ready to be used. Yes, it's a little squished! Almost every night I think about what this might look like to others and how silly it would seem to them that I could love my life so much and that I could feel the most immense joy and gratitude to a loving Heavenly Father for blessing me in the best possible way...I truly do feel this way!

I've also thought about some experiences that I seem to have pretty regularly. One of them is standing at the checkout line at Haggens. Robby and I are always there together trying to keep the boys quiet and from grabbing candy off of the shelf, as the checker rings us up. I hope you are trying to picture this. Then there is usually someone standing behind us in a hurry and it always seems to be a very beautiful and polished woman. She has her her hair done, the nicest clothes, and great matching bag and purse. The checker first VERY slowly goes through and checks off all of the items we get for free because of WICK (a wonderful program where you receive free diary type of products if you make under a certain amount) and then goes through and rings up the rest of our groceries. At this point I usually just want to die of embarrassment and get to the car as quickly as possible.

Another experience was a few days ago when Robby went downstairs to show the house that we are living above to another young lady to rent. This woman drove up in an Escalade (my dream car) without even taking one step out she said, " Oh this place isn't for me. I am way too spoiled for this" and then drove off. I thought to myself it's a good thing we weren't showing her our place or she probably would have run away screaming!

So what does this have to do with the topic my mom was asked to speak on? I believe that there are many many ways to teach your children to have a high self esteem but the only way to really feel value comes from having a strong testimony in who you are. If I believed what the world teaches and that a person's value is based on her success in her career or schooling and even her appearance than I would most likely suffer from a low self image. Then, what if those things that I put my value in were taken away. How could I still have a high self esteem? The choices I have made in my life have been on purpose due to my testimony . My self esteem is strengthened when the Spirit testifies to my Spirit that I am living and doing the things that Heavenly Fathers wants me to be doing and that he is proud at the choices and sacrifices I make. That is a very powerful and empowering influence if you have this occur in your life.

A few months ago Robby was having a strong desire to be a better man and was praying about this (isn't he sweet) the answer he received was to serve me! He has always been a very helpful husband and really didn't need to improve in this area but that was his answer! He was to serve April. This strengthened not only my relationship with Robby but mostly that I have a Father in Heaven that loves, cares, and is aware of me personally! What greater value can you feel than this!!

Yes, it would be nice to have the money to look immaculate and to drive a nice car and live in a beautiful home but I KNOW that self esteem doesn't come from those things and that the greatest peace you can feel in this life is living one that your Father in Heaven is proud of. I am not perfect and struggle at times with my responsibility as a mother but I know that what I am doing is right and if I center my life on Christ I can have the greatest self worth that a woman and Daughter of God could ever hope to have. How can you teach your children to have high self esteem? To teach them that gaining their own testimony is the most powerful thing you can do as a mother, and luckily I was blessed with that type of mother!

Let me know your thoughts, they will probably help my mom in her lesson and you all better be there on Thursday!

Ugh...still pregnant!!



Castor oil is next!

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Attempts at Inducing Labor...

First of all, none of my attempts at inducing labor have worked at all, I am sitting here still very much pregnant and uncomfortable!
Here they are though...
Last Saturday the sun was shining and it was such a beautiful autumn day so I decided to take the boys on a little walk to my friend Mimi's house and I thought this could only help me go into labor...right?!
Well, the walk to her house wasn't all that bad but as soon as we left I discovered I needed to use the bathroom really bad and had probably a mile to go before we would be home. My back and belly turned into a rock hard contraction which rested on top of a very full bladder. I can't tell you how scary this is unless you have experienced it for yourself. I was worried that I would pee my pants and everyone on the street would see this very pregnant woman pushing her two kids in the jogger stroller with wet soaked pants. The thought of this made my hard start to beat faster and faster so I began trying to walk home as quickly as I physically could! I'm positive this was a very funny sight to those driving by since I did get a honk out of it!! Anyways, luckily I did make it home nice and dry but only ended up with even more contractions, sore hips and back and no baby at all.
Earlier in the week I was at my mom's store and a lady said that pineapple would make me go into labor so of course I ran over to Haggens bought the biggest pineapple there and ate the whole thing right up. This only ended in a tummy ache and a sore mouth. And, yesterday, after church my mom offered to massage my feet explaining that massaging different pressure points would help me go into labor but of course that too did not work. At least it was the most comfortable labor inducing technique I've tried. I have also tried a few other attempts at inducing labor but some of you out there may be offended if I mentioned what they were so I'll just leave it there!!!





























These are pictures I took in the beginning of our walk before the pain started to set in. As you can see we are all still having a very good time at this point!









Saturday, October 18, 2008

"Dining Divas"

Last night was our ward party and instead of going, I chickened out and went to a new enrichment group called, "Dining Divas!"
I would have gone to the ward party but Robby had to get up for work around 2 am and so had to be in bed by 7pm. So I left Paden and Evan with him to go to bed and went along with my mom to a chocolate party! I had the choice to either be running around after kids by myself or sitting comfortably on a couch socializing with other woman and indulging in chocolate. The chocolate idea sounded much better...do you blame me!

"Dining Divas" is a group that meets each month. Every month there is a different theme last nights was chocolate, so each person brought along a chocolate treat to share and the recipe to go along.
As soon as I walked into the room, the aroma of chocolate smelled delicious but was a little overpowering and I quickly became super nauseous. So, unfortunately I didn't eat very much and mostly just snacked on pretzels and cheese sticks (thanks Becky). I can't wait to not be pregnant and so sick.


I made sure not to leave empty handed though. I took a sample of everyone's chocolate treats and will be eating them up all day! Next month instead of chocolate it will be yummy appetisers.
It was so much fun going to an enrichment group that had more than 5 people there and to spend the night without kids and relaxing with other women, I really miss doing this and can't wait until next month.


Thursday, October 16, 2008

Playing Tag!

I've been tagged by my friend Valerie and Janeal....Here are six random things that you may or may not know about me!


1. My family knows me as the joke stealer! Whenever someone says something funny and no one has heard what they said, I say it louder and get a huge laugh! They all used to think I was the most hilarious person in the family until they each discovered the truth that I am just the "joke stealer"...but they still laugh!!



2. I love to be the first one to open up the peanut butter jar and take the first scoop, it's like heaven!



3. I can't ever imagine saying that I am done having children but I can't imagine ever being pregnant again and I have no desire to adopt! So, I'm not sure how that's going to turn out!



4. I love being the middle child and being married to a middle child, I think we are the best!



5. I am in no way a pack rat! I throw everything away! If it doesn't have a place, if it's taking up space or if it just looks weird it is out. Some of you may remember the microwave story which unfortunately has made it's way back onto the kitchen counter, and which is the only thing on the counter. I hate clutter and I love that about myself!

6. I hate jewelry, I don't even own one little piece. To this day I still have not gotten my ears pierced and have no desire to EVER have them pierced! I know, my poor husband probably wishes I was a little more girly but oh well. It's funny watching how interested Paden and Evan get when they see someone wearing a sparkly necklace and they can play for hours with my mom's jewelry at her house!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Even more pumpkin crazy!

This post is for my friend Mimi, she has inspired me to be a little more creative and get into the decorating spirit. So here is what I came up with!

I found these cute pumpkin lanterns on the Martha Stewart website and thought I could do that! Luckily my mom had these exact lanterns left over from my sisters wedding reception and so I added a cute stem, leaf and little squiggly thingys.
























The finished product!
Also for all of you that are interested I've tried out two new pumpkin recipes I found on foodnetwork.com and they were both delicious much better than the first two recipes. They were a pumpkin bar that tasted more like a cake with cream cheese frosting and a pumpkin spice cookie with chocolate chips!!
One more thing!
Last night was the full moon and I was hoping and praying that I would go into labor, I guess I'm just a big hippy! When I started having contractions though I thought hey this full moon thing is really true but unfortunately here I am still pregnant!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Pumpkin Carving!

For Family Home Evening we went over to my mom and dad's house for dinner and then afterwards we carved pumpkins. This was Paden and Evan's first time carving pumpkins!

Paden has been really excited to carve a "scary" face and has talked about it constantly!






























Pulling the tops off and discovering what was inside! This was very exciting!












Evan was really funny! He was trying to be a good little helper by putting everything back in the pumpkin after Grandma would scoop it out...I don't think he understood what we were doing!











After we carved a few pumpkins my mom went and got some paint out to let the boys play and to paint a cute little face on her pumpkin!

She is such a good grandma and reminds me to relax and not to worry about messes something I need to do more.
I loved watching how much fun the boys were having and I am so grateful that Paden and Evan have her.












Robby's pumpkin!

Paden was a little upset that his Dad's pumpkin wasn't scary enough so luckily Grandpa saved the day with the scariest pumpkin of all!






























Grandma's pumpkin!






Cute boys!



So the reason they don't have pants on is because when we first got to my parents' house they decided to run around in the rain and stomp around in puddles!

Less than 2 weeks to go!!

Since the last few weeks of pregnancy are the worst, Robby was kind enough to volunteer to carry the baby for me! What a sweet guy!
Here is how he is feeling...
-nerve pain shooting down legs
-uncontrollable bladder
-big and bloated
-nauseous (still has not gone away)
-headaches
-sleep deprived
-uncontrollable urge to clean everything in sight
-sensitive to weight gain (he will not tell how much he weighs)
-very moody





Saturday, October 11, 2008

Stoney Ridge Farms!

This was our first time out to Stoney Ridge Farms and it was full excitment!
To get the kids ready for going to the pumpkin patch I had them watch the Charlie Brown Halloween Special, "The Great Pumpkin" which I think actually scared Paden a little bit!


After attempting at pushing his own wheel barrow Paden decided it was easier to get a ride from daddy and then point the way to the perfect pumpkin.











Searching...



















Evan found one that was just the right size!
















After a long search in the pumpkin patch we finally found the cutest one out there...at least that's what I think! Paden wanted all of the dead squishy ones. Evan only wanted rocks and Robby had his eyes set on the most gigantic pumpkin in the field! But, of course we walked away with the one that I wanted and Robby got to hawl it up the hill for me!














Playing at the Farm...

































These boys LOVE birds especially chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Evan even got a mean little kiss from the turkey, poor boy!












A wagon ride full of dust in the eyes!













Corn Maze!

Paden loved this part of the farm the most. Robby, Paden, and Evan had fun running up and down, chasing each other, and jumping out of the corn stalks for a good scare!




























Evan even stopped more than once to have a taste!
















Ready to go!

Friday, October 10, 2008

My wise little Paden!

Earlier today after I put Evan down for his nap, I then usually have Paden lay down for his nap but today I let him skip it and we went out side to play. After playing for a while Paden took a little break and we each went and picked an apple together and then sat down to have a snack and some conversation. Here is how it went...

Me- "Paden am I still you're angel?"
Paden- "Yep, yers my angel!"
Me- "Oh I am! You're my angel."
Paden- (laughing) "I'm not yers angel. I'm a boy."
Me- "Only girls are angels?"
Paden- "Yeah......just you."
Me- "What about daddy? He's my angel."
Paden- (laughing) "He's not yers angel. He's a boy!"
Me- "What about Jesus? Is He an angel?"
Paden- "No he's not an angel. He's a boy."
Me- "Ohhhh I see, just girls."
Paden- "Yep...Girls are beautiful!"
Me- "You're beautiful!"
Paden- (laughing really hard) "No! I'm not beautiful. I'm a boy!"
Me- "Oh just girls are beautiful. That's so nice!"
Paden- "Yep, yers my angel...(pause)...and Sophia!"

Thursday, October 9, 2008

I've gone PUMPKIN crazy!


For some reason I have gone pumpkin crazy! For the last month I have had some serious pumpkin cravings including pies, breads, muffins, ice cream, and just about anything which has pumpkin included in the ingredients!
Because of all of these crazy cravings I've searched different websites and found a whole stack of pumpkin recipes I want to try out.







Here are the first of many: Ginger Pumkin Bread and Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies both found on marthastewart.com

The results: I would NEVER make the pumpkin bread recipe EVER again. I would however make the cute little whoopie pies but change a few things.


I was really sad about the outcome of the pumpkin bread but I have found another pumpkin bread recipe which is supposed to be the recipe made at Great Harvest! My mother in law is also sending me her recipe, so I will keep you posted!
If you have any really great pumpkin recipes please send them my way!

Next up on my list are two different pumpkin bars along with the search for the perfect pumpkin bread.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Trying to find something to do during nap time...

It's nap time and both of my boys are sleeping!
Here is a glimpse into my life as a very pregnant mommy! The morning began on a low note...well actually let's go back to about 11pm when I woke up for the first of many potty breaks during the night. I was walking to the bathroom when I felt all this fluid rush from my body. I thought could my water really have broken?? No! I then realized I peed my pants. So I had to undress, take a shower, and then it's back to bed. Two hours later I woke up again to use the bathroom and once again pee NOT amniotic fluid came running down my legs! Oh it is so fun to have absolutely no control over my body! For the rest of the night when I got up to go use the bathroom I would hobble along as fast as I could holding my pee in...which almost started making me laugh thinking how silly I looked!
Finally, at 7 am and I got out of bed and did something I really should not have done. I stepped on the scale. Big Mistake...and I mean BIG!!! There in front of me was a number that I never thought I would ever see in my life.
So...I thought about doing a workout video, drinking a big glass of water, and eating some nutritious eggs for breakfast but instead I found myself at the fridge gobbling up the last two cinnamon rolls and feeling lower than low. As I was leaving the kitchen something wonderful happened, there sitting on the table in front of me was the sweetest love letter I had ever read!

I began trying to choke back tears while reading through the most beautiful, loving, and encouraging words a man could say to his wife! Thanks to a very loving husband my day quickly changed from being the worst in history to the best and feeling like the luckiest women on earth!

Well...Robby should be home in a few minutes so maybe I'll put some makeup on and try to look deceivingly cute for my hero!



This one decided nap time was over for him after only an hour...little stinker!!!

Monday, October 6, 2008

Conference Traditions!



No this is not a conference tradition but getting together with family and acting like a bunch of crazy goof balls is!

Here is Robby giving his brother in law a ride on the exercise bike.





We went over to my parents' house around 8 in the morning to make breakfast and listen to the morning session of conference.







Grandpa with his grandsons!










During the break between the morning session and the afternoon session my mom taught us girls including me,my sister Amber, and my sister in law Shanna how to make her famous cinnamon rolls!


















Paden and Evan got to help out too!

Cinnamon rolls have been a conference tradition at our house for as far back as I can remember. Unfortunately, at the last General Conference my mom was really sick and so I attempted at making them all by myself. They didn't turn out anywhere near as good as hers but now with her recipe I will be able to share this tradition with my kids for years and years to come!





I LOVE conference. It is such a blessing to be able to listen to our prophet and apostles speak to us. There were so many things that I got out of all the talks over the last few days. President Eyrings talk on unity, President Hollands talk on angels, and President Wirthlins talk on happiness really stuck out to me. The Spirit was so strong and I have had a greater desire to improve on different areas in my life. I am so grateful to live during this time in history that I can sit with my family, hear our leaders speak, and learn from the Spirit.

Birthday Fun!

Sadie the birthday girl!

This party was so much fun. The theme was Princess Dora and everything was pink and purple, something that I don't see too often at my house! It was fun watching her open up her very girly presents including dress up clothes, sparkly shoes, little ponies, jewelry, and barbies! The good thing was that my boys didn't seem to get too jealous!


A little love connection?














Evan found the birthday girl's "Princess chair". What a cute little Prince he makes!











Paden seems to always be surrounded by a host of young ladies, I am a little worried of what the future may hold for this ladies man.
I love Sadie in these sunglasses, what a cool girl!


Blowing out the candles!

Paden is at an age where he doesn't quite understand that other people have birthdays and that it's not always his birthday. On the way to the party and on the way home he kept asking about when we could go to Chuck E Cheese for his birthday. It's going to be a long 7 months before he turns 4!

Who could it be?...





Hmm, what could this be?








Evan, who could be under the blankee???









It's Paden and...












Sophia!








Paden and his "best friend!"

Friday, October 3, 2008

Best Friends and Worst Enemies!


I am talking about Paden and Evan!

These two have had me cracking up all morning long and it started while I was cleaning up the bedroom. The house was nice and quiet and then all of a sudden I hear Evan screaming and yelling in his baby language at Paden. The next thing I hear is the sound of the two of them running toward me with Paden yelling back at Evan, "Sharing is caring, sharing is caring, sharing is caring Evan!!!"




Paden had evidently taken Evan's dolly away and was now explaining to him that he shouldn't be upset because, "sharing is caring!"
I think this is a phrase that he has learned at preschool! Luckily he hasn't come back reciting some terrible thing he heard from one of the other kids...at least not yet!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

It's Good To Be A Woman!

Here is a list of reasons why I love to be woman...


CHOCOLATE-there are times when chocolate really can solve all of your problems!



BAKING- Okay so I know you don't have to be a woman to bake but in my house you do, and I love it! Baking by myself with my kids, my husband, for myself or others. I love everything about it! Best of all I love it when Robby and Paden go on and on and on over how much they enjoy eating my little masterpieces!


BUBBLE BATHS- Sure men can take baths using different salts and foams but that's a little feminine for me! One day this will be a nightly ritual relaxing in silence with a good magazine and maybe some chocolates!



Makeup- This is one of the best! Whenever I have some sort of blemish or zit or if I've only gotten 2 hours of sleep I put on a little makeup and voila no one has to know! Men who wear makeup are either transvestites or wanna be rock stars.



MANICURES AND PEDICURES- The ultimate self indulgent luxury!




HUSBANDS- I love being married to a man! I love that no matter however big I feel when I lay down with him and he puts his arms around me I instantly feel like I've melted away into someone very small and feminine.
Plus, I think it's funny that no matter what I say it can be the stupidest thing in the world Robby just thinks it's cute! And by the way I am totally okay with letting him feel like the man by asking him to open up a can or two that I could have opened up just fine by myself and then go on and on about how strong he is! Paden really enjoys this and thinks his daddy has super human strength!

GIRLY TELLY- What girl doesn't enjoy watching a really good chick flick. Whether it's Ugly Betty, Lost, Dancing with the Stars, or the latest movie it's all good. Even better they're an excuse to get together with friends in jammies for a night of laughter and fun pointless conversations!



MULTITASKING- I believe that it its a scientific fact that woman can multitask and men cannot.


CHIVALRY- Who says chivalry is dead? One of the greatest things about being a woman is the chivalry it can bring out in a few good men. This is something that I have noticed even more since being pregnant. Men are the ones to hurry and open a door for me or say the sweetest things.

PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH- Yes, some of the consequences of being able to give birth aren't generally seen as positive including weight gain, stretch marks, and nauseousness. However, the experience is worth every bit of it and you'll never understand that sort of love until you've had a child of your own.

Pillow Fight!

Here's an example of the difference between Robby and I!

Last night after dinner I was ready to sit down on the couch and read some children's books with Paden and Evan. That plan was quickly dismissed when Robby came out once again with his protective knee pads on and three pillows, ready to fight!











































This reminds me of the movie, "The Hot Chick", when the guy gets a little carried away during the pillow fight!!








Loveland's Dance!




After the pillow fight, they blasted a little Gwen Stefani and had a dance party!













Evan doing a little jig!