I LAG!!!!!

Okay so I suck at keeping up with my blog so sue me!  If you must know I have been somewhat on the cripple side. I fell asleep on my right arm & froze the muscles. I could not move my arm for a about a week. It was terrible. I could not hold Landon (who by the way is growing toooooo dang fast)  I could not get dressed by myself nor do anything else. I still can't raise it above my head but I am not in pain anymore so that's a good thing... I must say though there was a lesson that was taught to me during all this & that is I have taken for granted how much my hands, feet, eyes, fingers MY WHOLE BODY means to me.. I mean I know it's a wonderful gift from God but seriously how many of us get down on our knees & thank Heavenly Father for our bodies. You don't realize how much you miss something (such as a vital working organ in  your body) till it's gone. Another thing I learned while being in bed & very motionless is that the grass is not always greener on the other side. Here I was moaning & complaining about my dumb arm when a dear friend of mine sister's  husband fell 30 ft up from a tree & shattered both ankles & broke his back.. & also I might mention his wife (my friend's sister) gave birth to their 4th child the day after.  Here is this person that just gave birth & has a husband that is on bed rest for who knows how long & I'm complaining about a dumb arm & the most humble thing about it is that I KNOW my friend's sister is not complaining cause it's not her personality (if you knew the family you would know what I am talking about)  

So, I guess this post is dedicated in a way to my friend & to the rest of her family... You guys are awesome! I love you all & it frustrates me knowing that I can't help out... I would love to be there to help  any way I can.  My prayers go out to you!

You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream!

Who said you can't buy ice cream with flowers? Apparently Emma thinks so & she & her best friend Peyton did. Yesterday Emma came running in the house asking me for money. When I told her I had none I heard her ask her dad. She was denied by him as well. The next thing I know she is armed with candy. When I asked her how she paid for it she said, "I paid the lady with flowers mom." Smart girl. :) Today however another ice cream truck came by but this time Emma was not so lucky to pay with flowers. Oh well maybe next time & maybe next time I'll send her with a huge bouquet so we can get a whole truck load of yummy treats!!! :) 

Emma's 5th Birthday & The Arrival Of Landon

Emma turned 5 on the 18th. Where has the time gone? And by the way did you all know that my mom is the very BEST by far!!!??? Well if you didn't I'm telling you now! She rocks!!!! Words can't even express how grateful I am for her. Emma would have not had a birthday if it weren't for my mom. My mom made Emma the best little castle princess cake (better than what I would have done... I was thinking of just a plain chocolate cake with pink frosting) but noooooooooooo my mom went all out & so happy that she did like I said my mom is COOL!!!!  Emma invited, her cousins Evan, Ty, & her little friend down the street Peyton (aka Peanut.. it's what she is known around the neighborhood) They played in the water & went on a treasure hunt that my mom put together with a treasure box & all & they had pizza & the yummy castle cake. I wish I could have enjoyed it more but I was in labor with Landon. Yes, Emma & Landon share the same birthday. I think its kinda cool but ask me next year at this time & we'll see how cool it is when Emma has to share her "princess day" with her little bro. 

Here's Landon's story & I cry every time cause I am so overwhelmed with emotions & with blessings. Blessings that I feel that I don't even deserve. I am so forever in the Lord's debt. I have been watched over & blessed tremendously. 

Contractions started Wednesday but were not bad till Thursday morning. I had Andy take me to the hospital in the morning after dropping the kids off at my mom's. Got all hooked up to monitors & was told I was only dilated to 2 centimeters. I was there for an hour with no improvement so I was sent home even though I knew this baby was coming I didn't argue (although looking back I should have) I thought the nurse knew best & so I went to my mom's for the afternoon. I was timing contractions like crazy but the duration of them were not that long & supposedly they don't want you at the hospital till they last 45 to 60 seconds each. Finally by 4:30 my sister convinced me to go to the hospital. I got there & I was 10 centimeters. No time for a an IV no time for meds. No time for NOTHING! I was admitted at 5:03 & Landon came at 6:03 weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. 20 inches.  Due to the fact that he came so fast he had a few complications & was rushed to NICU immediately. His lungs collapsed & he was checked for other problems. He was there for 4 days. He's home now & happy & breathing on his own. It was hard leaving the hospital without him.  I am so happy he's here & healthy. I love my little family. Now we need to teach him the difference of night & day.

"Little Bugs" Graduation

Emma graduated from preschool almost 3 weeks ago. She loved Miss Paula & all of her friends. On the last day they had a play about a ladybug & all his other bug friends that helped him plan a party for his preschool graduation day. Emma was the bumble bee & was so ecstatic cause she was the only one! The kids were so cute & it was fun to watch Emma participate & it's been fun watching her grow this year. Miss Paula is the best & will be missed, but Emma is ready to move on! After the play Miss Paula had each student stand up & tell what they loved most about preschool. Emma said she liked playing with her friends. Then their teacher all gave them a diploma & a scrapbook. Too cute!!! :) The pictures show of Emma as the bumble bee & her graduating class.

While I Was Sleeping.......................

The kids were doing this. They had a good time & I enjoyed the quiet & my nap :)

The New Erkel

You have to know the show "Family Matters" to enjoy this caption that aired from 1989 to 1998.

Happy Birthday Andy!

Today Andy turned 39! (next year is the BIG ragger & you are All invited) I love Andy in so many ways so I thought I'd share 39 reasons why I love him so much:

1.) At the end of the day no matter how frustrated & tired he is he still finds time to read to our children (Gavin & Emma request him over me EVERY night)

2.) He loves to work no matter the task.

3.) He loves the gospel & loves to teach it to others.

4.) He makes me laugh!

5.) He has the most perfect smile. :)

6.) He does the dishes for me.

7.) He massages my poor pathetic preggo. feet.

8.) He'll get up in the middle of the night to get me water. 

9.) He's the most patient person I know!

10.) He'll go grocery shopping for me.

11.) Andy can cook up a mean BBQ!!!!!

12.) Andy is very faithful to his friends & family.

13.) He's punctuational.

14.) He's easygoing.

15.) He folds the laundry :) & irons sometimes too :)

16.) He'll go the extra mile for you even if it's out of his way!

17.) He loves to teach young children & has the patience for it!

18.) He knows exactly what to say & do when he knows I've had a bad day.

19.) He makes dinner. :)

20.) He's like a kid! (fun, silly, surprising) (I love it!)

21.) He's muy muy sexy!!!!!

22.) He always makes sure that the kids & I are well taken care of.

23.) He keeps me on the straight & narrow.

24.) He never makes you feel left out. 

25.) He compliments my cooking even when I know it does not taste good.

26.) He over looks my differences & loves me still!

27.) He plays dolls with Emma 

28.) He plays catch with Gavin & will take him to the skate park on his days off at the crack of dawn.

29.) He loves to work on my dad's ranch.

30.) He can solve almost any problem.

31.) He never complains no matter the task.

32.) He loves his family very much & would do most anything for them.

33.) He helps our neighbors when they are in need.

34.) He listens even when  I whine & tries to make it better.

35.) He loves the holidays & gets into spirit. (this may not mean much to any of you but could you  imagine being married to someone that is not?) (NO FUN!)

36.) He loves to build things!

37.) He loves to learn.

38.) I love his variety of music & I love to listen to him sing.

39.) I LOVE HIM just cause I do & he's mine FOREVER!!!!!

Happy Birthday babe! I love you!!!!!!! Hope you have a great day!