Playing at the River

A few weekends ago Adam, Elley, Uncle Andrew and I went down to the river near our house. Although we have had some really hot weather the river was still really cold. Adam and Andrew were the brave ones who actually got in the water. Elley and I were the smart ones and just watched from the beach.

Caught Red Handed

The other night Adam and I played a game and left some candy we were eating on the table. The next day, Elley was playing (so I thought) very quietly and Adam and I went to check on her. No wonder she was being so quite.....she had found the candy and was working on polishing off the bag. I guess now if there's candy missing because of me and my sweet tooth I can blame it on Elley.

All Strapped In

Elley has learned a new "trick". Up until a few months ago she didn't know how to crawl out of her high chair but one day I had walked out of the room for a minute and when I came back in she was standing up proud as every for her new accomplishment. So, now we have to strap her in. Although she is smiling in this picture she is not very happy that she has to be strapped in but at least she can't crawl out now and get hurt!!!

From Leah

My sister in law Leah sent this to me in an email so instead of responding back and emailing it to others I thought I would post it on my blog. It's kind of like the blogging tag games. So, just for fun here you go....a friendly little survey!

1. Do you like blue cheese? No

2. Have you ever smoked? No

3. What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? If I am having a pop I add cherry but I also like the lemonberry slushy

4. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Not usually

5. What do you think of hot dogs? Sometimes I really like them and sometimes they're okay. If I have a hot dog I have to have everything on them, like.....tomatoes, pickles, cheese, mayo, ketchup.

6. Favorite Christmas movie? A Christmas Story

7. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Milk

8. Can you do push ups? Yes I can

9. Do you know the secret to a happy life? Adam and Elley (cheesy I know)

10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? Probably my wedding ring or a necklace that was made for me when my mom died of her thumb print

11. Favorite hobby? I really like to play games....especially with my family

13. Do you have A.D.D.? No

14. What's one trait you do not like about yourself? I wish I could be more patient when it comes to learning new things.

15. Middle name? LeAnn

16. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? Leah sent this to me , we are going to see them this weekend and I have to clean the house before my in laws get here

17. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Milk, water and sometimes pop

18. Current worry? No worries

19. Current hate right now? I hate that I have to clean my house

20. Favorite place to be? Home with my family

21.How did you bring in the New Year? At home

22. Where would you like to go? England would be fun but I miss Washington and all our friends and family....so maybe a trip up there.

23. Name four people who will complete this: I said I wasn't going to tag anyone but if I did I bet Erin, Becca, Kaitlyn and well.....I can't think of anyone else would do it.

24. Do you own slippers? Yes and I love wearing them.

25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Never tried it.

26. Can you whistle? Yes

27. Favorite color? Purple

28. Would you be a pirate? Probably not

29. What songs do you sing in the shower in the morning? I don't sing in the shower

30. Favorite girl's name? I like lots of girls names

31. Favorite boy's name? And boy names are hard

32. What's in your pocket right now? I don't have any pockets

33. Last thing that made you laugh? Yesterday we went to a water slide park and going down the water slides made me laugh and watch Elley play in the water made me laugh

34. Best bed sheets as a child? Plain old white ones I guess

35. Worst injury you've ever had? I was swimming once and took a dive in a semi- shallow place. I hit my head and ended up going to the hospital where they stitched me up with about 15 stitches.

36. Do you love where you live? I don't mind our house but a little homesick for Washington so I guess I could say I don't really love the state.

38. Who is your loudest friend? My friend Becca...but not in a bad way, if you get us laughing we can get pretty loud

39. How many dogs do you have? 2...Tucker and Tank who are standing outside my bedroom door barking right now.

40. Does someone have a crush on you? I think Adam might.

41. what is your favorite television show?The Office

42 What is your favorite book(s) I don't really have a favorite book

43. What is your favorite candy? A Look bar....I almost bought one last night while at the store and I'm kicking myself right now because I really want one.

44. Favorite Sports TEAM! don't have one!!!

45. What song do you want played at your funeral? I Believe in Christ

46. What were you doing at 12 a.m.? Sleeping

47. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? I'm hungry what am I going to eat.

An Amazing Woman

I hope Shelli doesn't mind me doing this but wanted to do a post for her to let her know how amazing she is. Make sure you click on the link to see the makeover.

This morning I was watching the Today Show. The segment Ambush Makeover came on and I recognized one of the ladies getting the makeover. It happened to be a good friend of mine who I think is the most deserving person in the whole world. Here is the story of how I know her and how we became friends.

At the beginning of this year an announcement was sent out at church for a family that needed a mother type figure to help with 4 young kids who's mother was undergoing chemo therapy for stage 4 colon cancer. When I got this email I quickly went on to the next one, but didn't delete it, because I was already tending 3 other kids 2 days a week. Later that night I was checking my email again and reread that email for help with the 4 kids. I don't know what made me reread that email but the 2nd time I read it it kind of tugged on my heart strings. For those of you that don't know, a year before my mom died she battled lymphoma which is a type of cancer found in her intestines. So, not only did I have a mother that had cancer and was there for most of her chemo treatments, I was a mother of a young child about the same age as this woman's youngest. As I sat there looking at the computer screen, I contemplated back and forth making the call. I asked myself if I could do it with my schedule and also take care of Elley. I had the feeling to call to see if it would work out for both of us.

That night I talked to this lady's husband John and we arranged for the next day to meet at their house. This was the first time I met the AMAZING woman named Shelli. To make a long story short she was diagnosed at the age of 30 with stage 4 colon cancer. She has had 2 operations and 12 rounds of chemo and starts radiation in a few weeks. They asked me if I would help at times with the kids while Shelli had her sick weeks. I fell in love with the kids and love every minute I had to spend with them. And Shelli has been such an example to me for the past 6 months of not letting "life" get the best of you. She always has a smile on her face and is just the sweetest woman you will ever meet. We have become great friends! She has survived cancer!!!! She has survived for herself, her husband, her kids, her family....she is a fighter!!

I thought I was just helping out a stranger but really I was making new friends. Thank you Shelli for your example, determination, and your strong faith in your Heavenly Father.

20 weeks pregnant

Here I am 20 weeks pregnant. You know how you always hate looking at pictures of yourself? Well, I think its 10 times worse when you're pregnant...but just for fun I thought I would post a picture of 20 weeks.......yea, half way there!

Baby #2

Okay, so here is baby #2!!!! This is the 20 week scan and everything looks great...at least thats what the doctor says. I think after the ultrasound today it made things a little more real to me, something about seeing the baby and watching the baby move around puts thing into perspective. I'm just happy there is a healthy baby in there. We did not find out the sex of the baby though...what a surprise that will be!!! We found out the sex of the baby with Elley and thought it would be fun not to this time around. I will say though, that it was more Adam's idea than mine. Even this morning I asked if he had changed his mind and he said no. Well, no turning back now....I guess we'll just have to wait until Nov. 4th......or whenever he or she decides to make an entrance into the world.