Almost there...

So we're at the hospital, the IV is dripping and we're waiting for Baby #3 to show up. In the interim, as the pinch-hitting blogger for the family, I wanted to share the photo above. Not many women, 40 weeks pregnant, will grab a shotgun and blast a clay pigeon out of the sky on her first shot! This is one of the many reasons why I married my wife.

More to come...

Tyler

Great Video - Thanks Leslie

Yup, Still Pregnant!

(Just because I hate a post without a picture..Here is a recent pic of the kids painting pictures for the new baby room)

Thought I would post a little update, I have started to get the e-mails, phones calls and "oh I thought for sure you would have had your baby by now???" every couple of hours... Nope, I officially have 9 days left and if this little babe (yes, sex still unknown) doesn't make an appearance by the 15th, I am going to be induced... thanks goodness! It definitly beats the 14 days I went over with Brooklyn in July in PHOENIX! I'll keep you posted!

As for the rest of the family, Tyler is working hard as always and traveling quite a bit which makes for a lonely and already irritable pregnant wife, (sorry honey, hang in there)... I think this warm weather we've been having has got a bee in his bonnet... Ty is so anxious to bust out all his camping gear and hit the hills... I think he was on his computer last night for a good 3 hours looking at pictures of campsites and mapping out the trails.

Brooklyn has become quite the little helper around here... I must say having a daughter first is the most amazing thing in the world... She loves taking on the roll of "big sister" and bossing around her little brother. She is quick to remind everyone that she is already a "big" sister but will be the "biggest" sister once "her" baby arrives. She has also become quite opinionated when it comes to her clothing... I will dress her up (much to her chagrin) in the cutest little outfits for school and just when I think she looks adorably perfect she comes down in neon green leprechaun socks and blue crocs! I have learned to pick my battles!

Boston is growing up so fast, I can't believe it! I have two KIDS now, they aren't babies anymore! They are so close in age I sometimes forget that he is actually a full year younger, although you would never know, he repeats and tries everything that Brooklyn says or does. It just seems like there has always been two of them... They play so well together...The poor boy has been playing with dolls, (yes he actually has a boy American Doll) kitchens, and purses... In his defense he does load up the purses with trucks, books, little guys and fake bugs, but hey, it's winter and his sandbox and mud pit are covered in snow... I'll try not to worry!

Hope all is well, we love and miss everyone! a

Gratitude...

Lately with the uncertainty of our economy and so many friends, families and acquaintances in such trying circumstances I have been thinking a lot lately about how GRATEFUL I am for my many blessings... Thomas S. Monson said, "Our realization of what is most important in life goes hand in hand with gratitude for our blessings..." I often find myself questioning or comparing our situation against others and less often take the time to realize my blessings... I have been blessed with an amazing husband that works so hard, two & a half healthy adorable little red heads, a successful and loving marriage, amazing friends and family that never cease to amaze me with their little notes, phone calls and or gifts in the mail, the true Gospel, a beautiful and warm home, great health, the ability to concive and carry a child... I could go on forever... I think it's so imporatant to stop and take time to evaluate what we have been given & our family has truly been blessed.

For those of you wondering, ( I have refused to put one of those baby tickers on my blog -- who wants the constant reminder of how much longer they are still going to be pregnant?? Not Me! )

Alas, I am due in 26 days! Not that I'm anxious!!

Also, here is a picture of the progress I have made on the Nursery...
Pretty sad huh??

I think I need to get my butt into gear and start thinking about getting this ready! It's so different decorating and preparing for a baby when you have no idea what your having! I want to make it masculine enough for a boy, but not too much if it's a girl... Ahh! At least we have finally decided on one boy and one girl name...

Initially Tyler thought not knowing the sex of the baby would slow my baby shopping down and save him some money....Which it did for a while.. Now, 4 weeks out I have started to panic that I wouldn't have anything ready for the baby and he now realizes his plan is backfiring as I am now buying everything for a boy & a girl! :)

Our new favorite TREAT!

I just thought this picture was so cute! I remember my Dad always making us milk-shakes on Sunday growing up.... Tyler has been teaching the kids how to make smoothies for Mommy on Sunday nights!

Is this for REAL?

Um... Wow! I'm starting to feel a bit better about my Buddha belly...Can you even imagine??