Happy 31 weeks!

Yay! I'm on the down slope............!?! It's a little nerve racking to have another baby coming,but it sounds so nice to be done! It's going to fly by with the holidays. I feel like I have so much to still prep! I went and bought a couple outfits........there are some cute cute boy stuff! I have more heart burn than I've ever experienced with my other two. He's an active little stinker! I was hoping for more mellow as my other two never stopped......oh no, he might be exactly like his sisters...........but I will be lucky if he is!

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Lots to be thankful for!

well, this thanksgiving post was meant to happen quite awhile ago, but what can you do? LIfe keeps happening............can you get the flu twice.........and in the same month? Yep, you sure can! WE can attest to that as of this past week. It started Thanksgiving night, I was planning to go do the fun "Black Friday" fest, but woke up to Gracie crying. Normally, I let them cry back to sleep, but I felt to go check on her, so I did and there was vomit everywhere. So, Mo and I had our work cut out for us that night. She was in so much pain 'til sat. Then I started Sunday morning 'til mon. morning, Mo mon. morning (and he's still recovering) and then poor savanna started last night! It has been awful! Mo lost 11 lbs. in one day! ONe day! WE finally took him in and he got this shot and has slowly recovered since.............I have never seen someone in so much pain! He had no in between relief for well over 30 hours. I have never felt so sick and so exhausted and have shed so many tears in a long time. It has been so trying, but I have been so grateful..............it's amazing to realize how much you love your best friend and your children.......and how you find the strength to keep going for them. Thank goodness for a loving heavenly father, who allowed us all to get it at different moments so I could get grounded a little to take care of everyone! I am grateful for my family! This was our first thanksgiving doing our own thing and it turned out well! I had so much fun doing my own turkey! It was hard to not have my parents here,but life moves on and I wouldn't wish them anywhere else. Now, I just hope I can catch up on everything I have put off this week! Sorry no pics, I'm too tired to get them!

Happy Birthday Babe!

It's my hubby's birthday today! What can I say, I love this man! He's the most amazing person I have ever met! He is my best friend and I feel I've known him my whole life! We can be doing nothing and be having the time of our lives laughing. He is such a hard worker......He's up early taking care of the girls so I have more timeto sleep, he rides his bike to work and back most of the week, he manages to do everything asked of him at work, then schoolwork, and then comes home and is mr. mom 'cuz I am so tired and sick! He loves his woman in his life: me, savanna, and gracie, his mom, mom in law, and his grandma! he soon will have a little guy to watch and care for and I hope he turns out just like his daddy! He is such a hands on daddy and the girls love him for it! He is always striving to be better and serve HIs father in Heaven, which helps me get my butt into gear! I"m so so so glad he chose me and that he loves me the way he does. I love you mo! Happy Happy Happy Birthday!

Well, halloween was fun! I wanted to post this earlier, but let's just say the "flu" got in the way! Yep! Love the Flu! Monday night, Savanna, MOrgan and Gracie all got hit with it, and I was up all night cleaning and recleaning floors, towels, blankets, and holding my poor girls! So far, I haven't gotten it. We are looking better, lots of disinfecting , lots of laundry and we are well on our way! I hope hope hope I don't get it! Back to Halloween... we had a monkey and a lion. Savanna loved to growl when we would ask her what a lion says. When we asked Gracie what a monkey says, it was definitely a growl too to be like her sister! It was cute! I made the head pieces and tails, so don't look too close. They kept trying to go in everyone's home! cracked us up!

I was tagged awhile ago and I've been really slow...........so here is this tag..........
I am... happy it is halloween!
I think... about how crazy we are for having two kids two and under and another like 3months away! yikes!
I know... my husband thinks I'm hot......I could come home with bright orange hair and he'd think I'm the most beautiful thing ever.............funny thing is that I'd know he really means it!
I want... to be full of energy!
I have... everything I could wish for........married to my best friend for forever and have the greatest family(extended on both sides too!)ever!
I wish ... that I wasn't sick.........course it has helped me from eating like a maniac and all the foods I crave......'cuz I know the result!
I hate...feeling manipulated! Drives me crazy!
I miss... my Mom and Dad! love you guys!
I fear... losing a kid or my hubby!
I feel... sick :(
I hear... nothing! Aaaah! My girls are down for a nap! I should be down for a nap!
I smell... burnt rubber.....don't ask!
I wonder... How many kids we'll have, where life is going to take us, and what my girls and this boy are going to be like!
I regret... not being better at calling people(especially family) to check up on them!
I love... Mo, my girls, my family
I always... tell my girls and my husband, like a million times a day, that I love them!
I believe... I choose to be who I want to be...........happy!
I don't always...have enough patience..........really , who does?
I win... games when Mo isn't playing.......or it's like the millionth time.......He's too good at games... he has a very strategic mind!
I lose... to Mo all the time with games..........except I'm pretty good at the teasing game!
I never... can handle shows where kids are mistreated or killed..........it is too sensitive of a subject now that I have my own and know how precious they are!
I listen... to my girls laugh..........love the sounds they make!
I am scared of... spiders...........black widows...........we get some scary looking ones around our home.
I read... a lot of books- Jane Austen has been my favorite author lately! Ilove my girls books and they love to be read to.
I am happy about... being me. sure I can be better..........but I'm grateful for a hubby that has always thought the world of me and believes in me that I believe in me and want to be better!
I tag Jocee, Karleena, Amy, Esther and Megan!

Gotta love Daddys!

My hubby had to do a presentation for one of his classes in his degree and used this cute cute cute commercial... we got the biggest kick out of it! All I know is this is my hubby in a couple of years, involved 100% in whatever our children decide to do...........enjoy!

Missed us?!

Hey everyone.........we have been so busy, I kind of put blogging on the back burner. First of all, we have been potty training with miss Savanna Banana.........let me tell you , the first couple of days, I wanted to die! I thought, really, what is the big deal of potty training......this is a nightmare. She made major progress......even the first day.......Now, she is a big girl! Yay! We have little accidents here and there......Like peeing all over our nursery leader :O).....and pooing has taken more time to get used to going in the potty(which can be messy) but she pretty much will tell me when she needs to go. She still isn't potty trained at night.......which I'll get to eventually......one step at a time right?! right! NOw she's my cheerleader when I got to the bathroom......I'm not quite sure how I feel about that! Gracie is learning to feed herself. I have put this off, 'cuz let's face it, sometimes we can only handle one mess at a time. She is quite funny and really is so proud when I hand her the spoon.............this little giggle escapes her mouth! I love it! I am 23 weeks today and the pic. I have is me at 20 weeks. They moved my due date up to Feb. 11th, 'cuz he was week big and we weren't quite sure when my period had started, so , I won't complain about that......... I can't believe I am almost there. Being really busy sure makes it go faster. well, I must be going, both girls are screaming at me........aaaaaaaaahhh...... tis music to my ears!

savanna going to get her "Big Girl Panties" And what way to get more pumped other than listening to fun 80s music......."She works hard for the money"

Savanna checking out her stickers for her pee pee and poo poo chart!!!!!!!!!!!
I found Savanna like this on the toilet..........yes that is a pullup......yes it is clean! she's into hats!
my two peas in a pod.

Gracie conquering the spoon!
That's my girl........who needs a spoon anyway!

me at 20 weeks.........

We've got the Blues!

So, if you are thinking what I'm thinking...............you guessed it! We have a little baby boy coming to our family! THere is no mistaking the little boy, he was not shy at all! He is so cute! I guess that will make up for him being a stinker for not letting up on me being sick! Ah, tis life! I have no idea how to do boy! I don't even know if I have girls down yet! I'm nervous yet way way way excited! I actually had a dream about a little boy chillin' on our bed. He was perfect! Guess I'll find out if that is my little guy coming!

You KNow you are sleep deprived when........

What really constitutes a sleep deprived person? Could it be when you have changed so many diapers in the morning, just the morning, and have been running around entertaining the gals, just to get them so tired and wrestle them into their room to take a nap so you have the bliss of time to yourself to I dunno take a nap.........only to wake up to the sounds of a crying angry child.......to go into their room to pick her up and find her beyond soaked...........to be thinking, "What the?" to feel around only to feel the soft little cheeks of a bare bum...........to look around for the escaped diaper.........only to realize you had forgotten to put a diaper on the girl in the first place prior to the nap?! Or is that just a spacy prego mom?! Really , who does that (all fingers point to me) :)

Go Mommy Go!

Sorry, been busy and haven't posted for awhile! I meant to post this weeks ago! I am not one to like to brag, but I am very excited about this! I finally got all my credits up to UVSC(now UVU) and filled out and was accepted to get my Associates of Science finally! It has taken me since we were married to buckle down and fill out the graduating application! But I finally did it and here it is! I have my Associates! I know that it's only an Associates, but it was one of my goals! Now, when the time is right for us, I will go back and get my RN. Right now we are working on MO's masters! He started two weeks ago and let's just say, I'm not looking forward to these next two years! I keep telling myself.......it's worth it, we'll be done sooner than later, education is worth it and the sickness of being prego will soon wear off! Right?! So, go MO.......we'll see you in two(j/k)

Happy Birthday Gracie!

Yep, Gracie turned one on THurs., Aug. 14th! It was so fun to go into their rooms and sing it to Gracie. Savanna said "happy birday gracie"! Gracie really didn't care, just loved the attention. Well, we opened some presents and had her wear this cute cute outfit and shoes from her Aunt and cousins on Mo's side! She looked so cute! Notice the cute piggies! She didn't know what to do with the presents or the cupcake. Savanna just dove right into the cupcake. I can't believe my girl is one! It went by so fast! I love her! She is momma's girl! She has beautiful eyes and these curly long dark eyelashes! She makes us smile! I love her voice! I love her snuggles and I love her stubborness(which can drive me crazy at the same time.........how is that?). She loves her older sister and will follow her around and want to be apart of everything she is doing(which drives Savanna crazy). She is wonderful and we love her. We had avery low key birthday, just family and swimming and good ol cup cakes. It was just perfect for a one year old. We love you Gracie! Happy birthday!

Well, I would've posted that earlier, but I actually was gone for the weekend. Yep, My sis. Jeanette and I headed down to LA to see my younger sis. NO children! It is always so hard to leave my girls, but it was a needed break! I get so nervous leaving them though! But it was nice to know that they were left in good hands. we went to a performance that danni was apart of that her school put on. SHe even choreographed one of the dances, which turned out to be one of the highlights of all the dances(coming from her teachers). It was funny, witty and very very good! WEst Hollywood is an interesting place; I saw enough to last me for a long time! People are very interesting. I won't share much, let's just say that one experience, we were leaving where we went and saw merilyn Monroe's grave and i thought this guy was a statue, oh no, just a guy squatting in front of everyone. when he brought his head up, that was good enough for me to realize this was not a statue and I sure didn't need anymore info to see what was going on. We stayed in the LA Temple housing. My aunt and uncle work in the temple so stay in their housing so we stayed with them(no room in my sis's apt.) My bro. Jeff was there with one of his mission friends. We then went to Manhattan beach on Sat. to see my father in law Dennis. WE had lunch and browsed through the beach stores.(thanks dennis for lunch, tour, shoes for the girls). CAn I just say how perfect the weather was! I just wanted to go lay on the beach and fall asleep! It was gorgeous. After that, Jeanette and I headed home! It was short,but nice and fun to see my lil sis.

update on kiddos

It's been awhile and we are hecka busy, so I thought I would just take some time and give updates on our kids!

Savanna: This girl is a fireball! One minute she's an angel, the next minute she's throwing a fit 'cuz she's not getting her way(like yesterday at Chuckarama...we had an encore when we left). My favorite is when my back is turned and Gracie starts crying so I turn around and savanna is looking at me and hurries and gives Gracie a hug, smiling her cute innocent smile... little stinker! I can't fully get mad at her 'cuz I have no idea what happened! She likes to test buttons. I feel that I tell her no a lot, so I try to get creative on saying no, but not quite saying the word "no", 'cuz now she'll say, "no no mommy...no no". SHe has such a sweet side. SHe loves to read, so she'll bring me a book and want me to read to her. There have been times where she'll read me her version of the story, and then say "Amen". She loves bubble baths and will spend forever in there with the bubbles. Everyday this girl will bring me her swimsuit and say, "Go swimmim? yay!!!" and throw her hands up in the air! SHe loves the water and swims on her own with arm floaties. She'll even go down my parent's slide all by herself if we'll catch her at the end. She loves being outside and loves to swing. She is such the helper too! I was picking out some dead flowers and raking the ground in our flower garden, and she was such the helper that she began to take out live flowers. I tried to save them, but that night when I went to check on them, they were scorched. She loves her sister and sharing a room with her. It's a party when we leave! She is in a big girl bed, which she has done well, but I must tell you this means all kinds of stuff in her bed when we check on them later. Gracie will end up with all kinds of blankets to keep her warm, courtesy of the big sis. She'll even tuck me in and kiss me goodnight when I'm laying on the couch or floor when their playing. She loves to talk and is obsessed with Backyardigans movies and Word world movies wehave..........which I'm in desperate need of a break! She is so into friends, that when they offer her to come and play, she doesn't think twice about leaving me and is beyond sad to come home. I don't know how I feel about that! All I know is that I gotta love this girl!

Gracie: She is a fireball in her own way. SHe has been more layed back, but man, she definitely has a side where she knows what she wants. SHe is walking and into everything. SHe started a week before her 11month mark. Has to keep up with the sis.! Now she thinks she can climb on everything! We started time out with her, but I dont know if it works, 'cuz she just sits there and smiles at us the whole time, or makes cute little faces we've taught her. I might have to come up with a diff. type of time out! She won't sit still for nothing. She loves loves loves walking! SHe loves outside, but I don't quite go out very much, 'cuz she'll stick everything in the mouth(yuck) SHe loves whole milk and loves our food! THis girl didn't let us give her baby food, oh no...............the only thing she has let me feed her with a spoon is yogurt. So, she's been on our food since 6months, just small pieces.........which saved us money so no complaints here. She's a momma girl and I think is going to have a rough time when the new baby comes! SAvanna was miss busy, but Gracie is one that likes me near and loves to give me cuddles! She is a sweetie, but I can never get a lot done! SHe loves to play the game where I tell her I'm going to get her and she starts to go faster( love to see babies try to go faster) and has this cute giggle! She always gives smiles and is so sweet!

New baby: Well, we heard the heartbeat last mon. It was really neat! I'm humbled and grateful for this first moment! OUr doc. had the ultrasound machine(an old one) in the office, so he let us go see, and the baby is so cute and small! Now which will it be? Will it where blue or pink?

I love my kiddos and they keep me very very busy!

Good 'ol Frostop!

So, My bro.-n-law Wyatt's family now own Frostop, so we like to go there to support and come on, let's face it, their food is yummy and love love love their ice cream! I had none of it on Sat. when we went! WHy?! I'll tell you why! We get there with my sis. and her hubby and kids and are waiting in line to order ours. Gracie is a little fussy and really quiet at the same time! I was busy taking care of Savanna to really worry or be concerned about this...'til MO handed her to me to get our ice cream! SHe was so sad and just was laying against me when it happened! Throw up all over me! It was so chunky! I felt so bad for her 'cuz she wanted to lay back against me again, but I was trying to not get it all over her face! So, I'm holding this girl, holding all the throwup on me as to not get it all over and Mo is trying to hurry and get savanna taken care of to come help me! AS you can imagine, the throwup smell to anyone is less than desirable, but my stomach is already beyond queasy so you can imagine how it was for me! I had to do everything not throw up myself! WE got gracie naked and mo washed out her clothes, then I was wiping it off me, knowing there is no way I can sit here in this shirt, so now I own a FRostop shirt! THe owner, Kim Garrett, wyatts dad wouldn't let me pay for it! So thank you fRostop! Gracie was back to her happy self after, and I couldn't even look at any food for a couple of hours! Good times Good times! YOu may be asking yourself what has the flower to do with anything, I'll tell you, I picked the wrong photo and my computer is acting funny and i can't erase it, so oh well!

long time no blog

These last couple of weeks has been pretty filled and a little crazy, so I've put blogging to the side! Now that we have the internet(yay, we're moving up in the world of technology), I thought it was time for an update. To warn you, this may be a little long.........but it counts for like 4 weeks worth of experiences... To start off, MO's dad Dennis came into town the end of May for a week and a half. I didn't post any pics of that fun experience, so I thought I would!

pictures of our beautiful flower garden that Grandpa Dennis planted...Savanna loves to help me dig and water the flowers!

Grandpa took the gals shopping and spoiled them...Love the sunglasses!
Savanna loved the big meals we through for my parents leaving...Dennis' idea and he really was the cook behind the scenes.........just love his homemade fries and asparagus...savanna loved the brownies!
We had such good time savanna is still asking for g'pa dennis! Thanks dennis again!

Jeanette and Wyatt and their kids have moved back, so it has been all about hanging with the cousins....it can get pretty crazy! But way way way fun!

lots of parks to break the cousins into!tons of pool time and G'ma's house(now Jeanette and Wyatt's home while my parents are away)

tons of yummy food to eat! Right?!So, the girls have been better at playing and sharing...........savanna is helping herself to gracies snack, mind you that savanna has part of her snack in her hand.........gracie doesn't seem to mind. She likes to play with whatever savanna has, which savanna will have none of that! lots of patience on my end...........I think I fail! I have become obsessed with making hair bows! My friend invited me to this club/group where she was teaching the women to make hair bows! My other friend is also obsessed with this before I went to this class, so she and I went to get some flowers at the graveyard......yes, I know what you are thinking............we stole from dead people! NO no no.........before you judge......know that my friend was curious, so she asked the people who keep up on the grave yards what they do with all the flowers after awhile..........they do a lot of fake flowers now........and he said they chuck them after a time! So, she asked when they do that, and he said that she was welcome to come the night before.....after dusk........and she could take them.....I guess a lot of grannies do it........so we did! Now I know how to make bows....and flower ones too! It has been so fun! I went shopping to get some rine stones and some ribbon on sale and savanna, no joke, fell asleep in the cart! it was so funny! she was being offly good, now I know why! ps. I made the hair bow that is in her hair! Then, we've had tons of celebrating the birthdays before G'ma and G'pa Fry left. Payton(6) and Trey (3)had a birthday together and then Kate turned one! What better reason to not get together and pig out on cake and ice cream eh?

I think Kate was so excited for her party that she pooped out!My Parents had their farewell two weeks ago, so we had tons of company! WE did a big bbq the day before and a luncheon after their farewell........then did an open house for them a couple of days later! They did a wonderful job! I won't lie, I cried! I'm so proud of them and so happy for them, but I'm sure going to miss them!On June 18th, we celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary! My hubby was so cute and sweet! He had a bunch of envelopes and quotes from people on what helps strengthen marriages, then we would go and do that! We had a blast! Shout out to my wonderful hard working husband whom I deeply love and admire and look up to(in more than one way:)) He's my hunk, my Knight and shining armor, and more I could've ever wished for! Thanks for putting up with me and still want to babe!

Thurs., June 19th, all my brothers and sisters, my parents and grandparents went up to SLC to to have my parents get set apart by Pres. Packer! One of the neatest most spiritual experiences of my life! I met one of the special witnesses of Jesus Christ! He was so powerful and the blessings He and Elder Watson on my parents was incredible! We got to say hi to Elder Cook and President Uchtdorf and Elder Perry! What a neat day!

Sat., June 21st a couple of us drove up and dropped my parents off at the MTC! I just bawled! It was tears of sadness, but also tears of joy! I know what my parents are doing is right! I know the gospel is true and the Lord's work is true! We plan to go visit for our 5th wedding anniversary! I love my parents and their example to put aside the comforts and security of home and serve the Lord! It has been an uphill battle since they were extended the call! WE've all been bombarded by the adversary! But, my parents have overcome it! They have been refined for the Lord's work! I love them! I support them all way!

Now, the last news of what has gone on with us..........if you are wondering about the new lilypie addition to the blog............it's true! It has been a big knock on the head! We are expecting our third! It wasn't planned and we hadn't even thought about it! I was hoping for a bigger break! But, all in all, I'm pregnant and due in February! I really don't know our exact due date, 'cuz I wasn't paying attention to menstrual cycle...........but I know about the time. I've been very overwhelmed at the idea of 3 under 3....I'm no supermom! I get really scared and nervous! I'm sick and nauseous all the time! But, the love that I have for the little person growing inside of me and knowing they need to come far outweighs all other...I'm excited and I'm very grateful to be able to have the children that I have! so here we go! Thanks for reading! I know it was long!