AND BABY MAKES FIVE..........

Don't know too much information yet, except that we're expecting another baby around Christmas. We were shocked. Even though this baby wasn't asked for, prayed about, hoped for; after going through all stages possible since we just had a baby. Shock, upset, anger, worried, scared, denial, OMG! We have another blessing growing as we speak, and Ryan and I are just rolling with it. We're slowly getting excited. We told our friends this weekend, we went over to their house for a picnic, and he says, "Oh yeah, by the way, Congratulations." Ryan and I just looked at each other, looked at him, and said, "Yeah, um yeah, um, thank you." We're still in shock. I guess i've looked on the side that, I'm glad we don't have any infertility problems, right? My midwife told me that 75% of pregnancies aren't planned, so we fall in that catagory. Anyways, its exciting, its a baby, and we're becoming parents again towards the end of the year. So I guess thats 3 babies in 3 years. God has a plan for everyone, right? So i'm guessing this was his plan.

Friday, April 13th 1984

I have celebrated 26 birthdays, I am so blessed. As I watched the new last night, and hear a 21 and 23 year old, ran off the road, and died. Or the little boy who was burned so bad in bath water. The 21 and 23 year old will never reach their 26th birthday. The little boy, does his birthday get acknowledged? Does he have birthday parties? This is why I am so blessed to be celebrating my 26th birthday. This is the day my mom gave birth to me. There is nothing in the world better than that. I was very fortunate to be born to my mom, where birthdays are something we celebrate, and even though i'm celebrating my 26th birthday, she celebrates with me! I always had big birthday parties with my classmates and friends, and always had a family party too. Birthday's are wonderful. My mom told me today, that she was thinking this morning about the night I was born, 26 years ago. That even as the years pass, and I get older, this is a day she will never forget. I was a perfect baby, and have grown into such a perfect lady. Its nice I understand the feeling my mom gets every year its my birthday. Because I'm a mom too, and celebrating the day you gave birth to your child, is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Love you MOM! You are so blessed that God gave you me, and I'm just as blessed as God picked you to be my mom. I received this card in the mail over the weekend, and of course couldn't wait til my birthday to open it, and I now know why. I received this from my sister (inlaw) Amber. As you can see in the above picture, "Happy Birthday to a wonderful Sister". It brought tears to my eyes, that Amber thinks of my as her sister, and not just her sister-in-law. I'm very blessed for the family that I have through my marriage. I think I was considered part of the family shortly after everyone realized, Ryan and I were serious. I could not ask for a better sister, through my marriage. Amber stood up next to us on our wedding day, and believed and trusted in our wedding vows. She is the Godmother to our first son, Braven. And she is the best Aunty/Sister/Godmother a girl could ask for. My children are spoiled by Amber, and she loves doing it. After all, thats what a Aunty is for, when your nephew wants to go through the Burger King playland, but is still a tad too small to go alone, right!?! I am blessed to be called your sister!
I have celebrated 9 birthdays with Ryan. And every year, about a week before, I start wondering what my gift will be for that year. This year, I got these pink flowers, and a balloon. But of course, the boys got my balloon right away. I love roses, and love the color of pink. I'm so lucky to have Ryan to share in the day I was born. I'm blessed that God brought us together 10 years ago, and that we married, and have started our own family. I'm over joyed to have Ryan as my life partner, and happy to have many more birthdays to share together.
Celebrating 26 years of life is a great feeling!

Talkative 2 year old!

Happy Easter

The boys and I made a trip to Kalispell by ourselves for the fist time. I was very nervous, but was in need of major baby supplies, and Ryan was working the day shift. So we were out the door by 9am. I was rather nervous, but shortly after arriving to Kalispell, I was reminded how well behaved my boys are, and how blessed I am to be their Mommy! We shopped at Target and Costco. And did lunch at Subway. We then headed to Whitefish to go to an Easter party at the Mall. The Easter Bunny was there, and lots of games for the kids to play. Once we were done playing the game, you either got candy, or a plastic egg, if one was available. Once our turn was done, the lady dropped an egg in the basket. Braven went for the candy, and I of course went for the egg. It had a number in it, and then we took it to the prize table, and Braven one a big Easter basket, pictured below. Then we headed home, Ryan made pizza for supper, and then we dyed Easter Eggs. This was a first for Braven, and he really enjoyed it. He can now say "Egg". Then we did baths, and both kids went to bed, anxiously waiting for the Easter bunny. Braven was up pretty early, because he knew the Easter bunny had come while he was sleeping. The thing that excited him the most, was the CANDY! So we had CANDY for breaskfast, yes I know, i'm a cool MOM! Then he looked for his eggs, which he enjoyed lots. It was a good Easter this year.

Braven with his basket that he won in Whitefish.

The boys headin to bed for the night.

Potty Time AgAiN

Amma and Afi bought a potty chair for Braven, in hopes he would start wanting to use the potty. We've got him to go acouple of times, but just isn't totally interested yet. Hopefully he will be more interested this summer.

Braven and his new potty chair. All BOY!

3 Months Old

Seems like yesterday, this sweet baby boy came into our lives.

Bridger's milestones:

1. smiling, cooing, and laughing.

2. sleeping almost 5hrs for the first half of the night.

3. watching everyone move around the room, sees when someone walks into the room.

4. grabs onto his objects on his playgym.

5. getting very good head control.

6. very close to rolling over

7. nurses about every 2.5 to 3hrs.

8. loves watching Braven play, and loves when Braven plays with him

North Dakota

The boys and I finally ventured out've the house on Thursday. We were not looking forward to the below zero temperatures. We have mostly been indoors, as its very cold. But, Braven does manage to have Afi take him outside everyday to play with the kitty. These are just random pictures that have been taken since getting to ND.

Braven and Afi washing the kitchen floor.
Braven reading the newspaper to "Old" Afi.

Braven and Afi starting a fire, so we could roast marshmallows.

The boys on Super Bowl Sunday

Our whole family, minus Ryan, at my mom's birthday party.

Braven playing with the kitty.

Big boy Bridger