Van

We are getting a van! Yay! I am excited. I was really worried how we were going to be able to fit all three carseats in the back of our car. It would fit, but it would be a tight squeeze.

Number three is making her appearance in 26 days! I can't believe it. I feel so unprepared for this baby. I need to get her things ready so she has stuff to wear and diapers. I have just been so out of it for a while. My body has not been wanting to do everything I want it to. PLUS, I have two other children to teach and entertain. It can get a little rough, but my wonderful husband has really helped.

(Side note: Elizabeth is trying to sneak up on me right now. It is really cute.)

Details about the van. It is a 2000 Ford Windstar. How are we getting such a vehicle? It all started a few weeks ago when Adam's Aunt Karen and Uncle Steve came to visit for Brynna's high school graduation. We were just talking about the baby and when she was coming. Aunt Karen said, "I have a van I need to get rid of before July. It's in good condition and I'll sell it to you for a dollar." WHAT?!?!?!?!? YES!!!!!! I tell you this was an answered prayer.

Heavenly Father keeps blessing us. I know that if we continue to do what we can that is right we will be blessed. I can't believe how much we have been given by so many these last few years as we try to figure out how to be adults and parents. I married a great man and into an awesome family. I also was raised by amazing parents who taught me many things in order to survive being a grown-up.

When I get pictures of the van I will post them. Adam is bring the van home today from Alabama. He got to go on a road trip. I know that made him happy.

Some thoughts

I would like to express my gratitude to being born in a time and country where modern technologies have kept my little girl healthy and safe. If she had be born in another time and maybe in another country she would have just been seen as a sick baby with a fever. She may have never been treated as to having a problem with her internal organs. This makes me grateful for smart doctors and nurses who take their jobs seriously.

Paying for medical expenses is not my favorite thing in the world, but I know that this simple operation saved my baby from further damage, sicknesses, and possible premature death. I was humbled in how much Heavenly Father loves us all. I know he helped my little girl be calm as she went through this whole ordeal. She was a trooper.

The morning of her surgery Adam gave her a blessing. He laid his hands on her head and with priesthood authority passed on to him, not because he is special, but because he is worthy to hold this power, he was able to receive comforting revelation for our family. As he laid his hands on her head I know he became the mouth piece from our Heavenly Father. He blessed her that all would go well and that she would be calm and peaceful as the doctors and nurses did what they needed to. She did. She allowed them to check her, poke her, and more. She did not fight too much. I know it is because God has been close to her.

She is such a sweet girl and I am grateful to be her mother. I am grateful that she will be better and that she is so strong. I love her and look forward to watching her grow up. I look forward to teaching her what I and God would have her learn. She is my little angel girl.

I never knew how beautiful motherhood could be and is. I am grateful to have both my children and soon a third. Bearing, having, and raising children is the greatest gift I have been given. I hope all mothers realize and understand how valuable we are. I did not grow up having a mother. Once I got one I was grateful, but it was not until I became a mother did I appreciate my father and mother.

My father was my "mother" for many years. He did a great job. He did the best he knew how. I could not imagine myself in his shoes. His shoes were big and difficult. I love him for all he did for me. He sacrificed so much so I could have all that I have. He is my hero. He will always be my hero and he never failed me. So with Mother's Day coming up I say, "Thank You, Dad for being my mom and Thank You, Suzie for being my mom, too." I love you both. You have taught me and given me more than I can ever repay either one of you.

Bebe's Update

She is out of surgery and on her way to recovery. We will get to see her in about 45 minutes. Pictures and more to come. (This is for those of you who don't use FB).

Pre-op

Her cuteness did a great job getting ready to come to the hospital. She came with out a big fuss. She let them check her heart beat without pulling the monitor off her finger. She didn't really cry when they put the arm band on. She let them give her the meds that made her all loopy. I am so proud of her. The pictures are of her before they took her to the OR. She was very comfy as they rolled her away. She had her new blanket, that smells and looks better than her old one, and she had her Ollie. They have been really nice to us and made us feel very comfortable about the whole thing. We will know more as she comes out in a little while.

Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers. It has made Adam and me feel better and relaxed about this whole thing. Lots of love to you all!

Bebe goes to the hospital

Tomorrow is the big surgery day. We will get there around 11 and she will get operated on at 1pm. I am a little nervous, but mostly I am just ready for them to do it so we don't have to worry about any more daily medicine. I know she will be okay once it is all done and over with.

She has Kidney reflux meaning urine makes it's way back into her kidneys. Two of Adam's sisters had this procedure done. They are fine now. They both were little girls.

We will probably stay in the hospital for two or three days. We are thinking Friday she will be able to come home. I will keep you posted. Please keep her in your prayers. It should be a fine routine operation, but prayers always help. =0)

Bebe gets stuck in the car

I babysit a little girl now and for the last few days I dared not go anywhere. Today we decided to head to the library. I thought I would be smart and get the Bebe out of her seat and put her in the front. She got out of the car when I was getting the other two out, so I put her back in, and shut the door. The door was unlocked. I got the other two out. I walked over to Bebe and discovered she had locked the door and on the floor was my purse with my keys and phone.

The story of my life!!!!!

Good thing a lady was getting out of her car next to me and that it was really overcast outside. I asked to use her phone and I called 911. I was like this is not an emergency, but I locked my daughter in the car. She is fine and while I was on the phone she unlocks the door. I was too slow, of course! I got off the phone and waited like 5-8 minutes for the police to show up.

As we waited the two bigger kids were so kind and played nicely in a pile of sand the found. I was grateful they were so happy just to be there. It would have been hard had they been crying or something.

Meanwhile, Bebe was in the car and cried a little until she discovered a booger. Yes, I said a booger. She made this booger her new found friend. For the next few minutes she began to decorate her arm, the window, and the side of the car door. I just stared at her and laughed. She had found a way to make a bad situation fun for her.

She loves being cute and in charge of things. The moment the motorcycle cop pulls up next to us she unlocks the door. She was free and happy. Thanks Mr. Cop for coming out, but she rescued herself. She is so Ms. Independent.

I must say that my first experience with having three kids with me was different, but ended well. I may survive three children as long as I can keep my keys and purse on me. I should have learned by now, but my keys have never been something I could keep track of. I should get a pacifier clip for my keys and wear them on my shirt or sew an extra key into all my pants.

Baby girl announcement

My friend announced her baby by giving each of her family members a Valentine's candy box with a onesie that said, "Uncle Dave" with a heart. I thought what a cute way to announce their baby. I thought this would be a fun way to announce our little bundle of joy to our families.

Once again my craft funds were out!

I had to think fast so I could have my creation done before we Skyped with family later that evening. (This was a few weeks ago).

I found some white onesies, some tulle I had used on a tutu (that I never sold, so I took it apart), and some fabric paint. The only one I could find was glitter.

I used my Silhouette, that my wonderful mother-in-law and father-in-law gave me for Christmas, to cut the letters out on Freezer paper.

30 minutes later with quick sewing and painting I had these two beauties done.

My family (In my hurry no "A's" were done right)

My husband's family

We are only having one girl, but we showed the onesie as our way to tell the gender of the baby.

We had fun telling them and then posting on FB that it is a girl.

I love fun frugal crafts like this!