For The Aunts!

This is for you Cindy & Joy! I wish you could come up here to meet her in person but this will have to do! We love you guys! See you in March!

5 Weeks!

Aunt Shirlene sent me a package in the mail for the baby. Actually it was kind of a family package becaus there was something in it for me and for the girls too! She's so sweet! Amoung the things there was this outfit that Alyssa is wearing. I think Alyssa looks so sweet in it! Thank you Aunt Shirlene!

Meet Bella & Berry!

(My kids would not let me name him Edward)

We decided last weekend that our fish, Bella needed a friend. And no, my kids named her after Bella Dance-a-rella! But since we were getting another fish I tried my hardest to get them to name it Edward. We decided to name it Berry because it's eyes look like blueberries! We also upgraded the tank from a 10 gallon to a 30 gallon, and added a few more plants!

Going To Church! (1~25)

This was Alyssa's first time to church! She did so well. She just stayed in her car seat and slept! Isn't she soo pretty?!!

Our Big Girls!

Today, Alyssa is 4 weeks old! You have no idea how crazy that is to me. I seriously can't believe it. Time goes by way too fast. Before I know it she will be 6 months old, and then 1 year. I wish she could stay a tiny baby for ever. She is so sweet!

Hailey is FINALLY potty trained! She is such a big girl! She tells me, 'Mommy, I'm a good jobber!' and I'll say, 'Yes, you are a good jobber!' I have no idea where she got that from but it makes me laugh. She is always full of energy, I wish I could steal a little of it.

Ashlynn will be 5 in just over two weeks! That is so weird to me. My baby is growing up. She is so smart and loves to help me with the baby. She is a great big sister! yesterday Anthony started to help her learn to tie her shoes. Within 20 minutes she had it down to a science, I think she's going to be good with her hands, just like her Dad! She is very proud of herself and we are too!

I can't believe that I am a mother of 3! I always knew I wanted to be a mommy, but I never knew that the rewards could be so great!!

Bear Lake!

Yesterday was Martin Luther King Day and Anthony had the day off from school so we decided to get up out of the inversion and head to Bear Lake. It was so gorgeous! When we left Logan the temp was 21 degrees. Up on the Mountain it was 44 degrees! It was so sunny and warm. The girls had fun running around outside and playing in the snow, while Alyssa sun bathed her face in the sunshine! The lake was covered with a think layer of fog. It was so pretty and we had such a fun time!

A Visit From Aunt Nana!

Uncle Dondi, Aunt Jana and Treighton came to visit us over the weekend! It was so good to see them! Thanks for coming up you guys! We love you! Miss you already!

Daddy Said Yes!

So,... we were going to wait until Ashlynn's birthday in a month to get her ears pierced but we were at the mall today and thought that we'd just do them now. When we got there and got looking at the earring's she decided that she wanted to wait. Hailey climbed up in the chair and said, ' I want to pierce mine!' And Daddy said yes! So she picked which ones she wanted and we got them pierced! While she was waiting, she looked down at Ashlynn and said, 'Ash, are you just to scared?' I can not believe how brave my (almost) 3 year old is! She is so excited about having 'rainbow' earring's!

I guess we'll be going back in a month!

My Beautiful Baby!

It's Me

You all asked for a picture of me, so here it is. I actually feel pretty good this time. I only gained 36 pounds with #3 instead of the usual 50! I was pretty excited about that, and I'm already 20 pounds down. I don't think it will be as difficult this time to get those last 10-15 pounds off, or at least I hope so! Although, I really need to loose 30 all together. Wow! Saying that makes me realize I actually do have a ways to go! And I better get to it, especially if we want #4 in two years!

Mobis

Colby~
I thought of you on Sunday. And today, reading Cindy's blog, reminded me that I needed to say hi to you. It makes me sad knowing that. That I have to be reminded. It's not that I've forgotten, I see your face everyday, all around the house. It's just that sometimes I have to be reminded to remember. The girls even know your face. They know that their Uncle Colby is up in heaven with their Grandma Nana, and that someday they will see you again. I wish you could meet my beautiful girls, I wish they could know their uncle, and I think knowing this would make you sad. I want you to know that I love you. I love you more than you know. There's a song that reminds me of you and ever time I hear it I cry. But I'm happy. Happy that you could find some peace, happy that mom and dad no longer have to worry. But still, I wonder.....
Who You'd Be Today~

Sunny days seem to hurt the most.
I wear the pain like a heavy coat.
I feel you everywhere I go.
I see your smile,
I see your face,
I hear you laughin' in the rain.
I still can't believe you're gone.
It ain't fair: you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you,
All the hell that I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
An' sometimes I wonder,
Who'd you be today?
Would you see the world?
Would you chase your dreams?
Settle down with a family,
I wonder what would you name your babies?
Some days the sky's so blue,
I feel like I can talk to you,
An' I know it might sound crazy.
It ain't fair: you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you,
All the hell that I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
An' sometimes I wonder,
Who you'd be today?
Sunny days seem to hurt the most.
I wear the pain like a heavy coat.
The only thing that gives me hope,
Is I know....
I'll see you again some day.

Our Little Sunshine!

Because Aunt Cindy isn't here to take pictures of Alyssa, I decided to give it a try! The lighting isn't the best but I think they're sweet!

Smiling?

While Anthony was holding her, Alyssa kept smiling and letting out a little giggle! Whether it was gas or not, I don't know, but it sure was cute! Luckily he was able to snap a pic with his phone! Now you all can share a little piece of sunshine with us!

Bath Time!

Alyssa's cord came off yesterday so we stuck her in the bath for the first time! At first she loved the water but when her tummy got wet and the air made it cold she scram her little heart out! Even her binky wouldn't pacify her!

Sledding With Daddy!

While Alyssa and I stayed inside, Anthony took the girls out to go sledding on the hill he has been forming all winter! They had so much fun and were so happy to get outside!

Thank You!

Grandma Mackley and all of My sisters went in together and got me the bedding that I wanted! It is so cute! While Grandma Mackley was up here she made Alyssa a new quilt. It is so sweet! Thank You Mom for taking time to get it finished, and you to Dad, for your patience. Thank you both for coming up and taking care of the girls for me. I appreciate it more than you know!

Playing Dress~up!

Everyday Ashlynn helps me get Alyssa dressed! She thinks it is so fun! Ashlynn, you're such a good big sister and a great help to Mommy! The girls love to hold her. poor Hailey got a fever and couldn't hold her or even get near her for 3 days! She was so sad!

So Proud!

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