The Pumpkin Patch

Adam and I both love the fall, everything about it! The pumpkins, the colors, the leaves, and the cooler weather. A few weekends ago, some friends from our ward invited us to go to the pumpkin patch. Seeing how we both love the fall, we were so excited for this little family outing. The only bad thing was the weather was a little cold and we got a little wet but hey, we're use to cold and wet!!!

Elley and daddy going through the hay maze

Our little family on the hay ride out to the pumpkins

The hay ride stopped at a little petting zoo before we got to the pumpkins

Elley trying to find the perfect pumpkin

Our wet ride back to the car. The weather changed on us in a matter of minutes. Good thing we picked out our pumpkins, saw the animals and went through the maze before it started to rain!!!

Husband Tag

I think I have done one of these before but with different questions....okay, here it goes. Oh, and a big thanks to Kaitlyn for tagging me.


Where we met: When I was 16 or so, my parents and I moved into his family's ward

How long we dated before we got hitched: Off and on for 2 years before he left for his mission. Then I left for a mission and we kept in contact. October of 2003 he sent me a letter confessing his undying love for me. He came home from his mission in November and I came home in April and we were married in August.

How long have we been married: 4 years this past August

What's my fav feature about him: His smile and his laugh.

What's my fav quality about him: He is pretty laid back, which is good for me because I can get pretty uptight sometimes. And his thoughtfulness. He is always doing kind things for me.

What's his nickname for me: I don't have one.

His fav color: I don't know, I don't think he really cares.

His fav food: We both just like food in general.

His fav sport: Football

Who said the L word first: I said the "L" word first, and I don't let him forget it!

First kiss, when and where: The night before Mother's day so, May of 2000. Haggen's parking lot.......I know, I know...how romantic!

Fav couple thing to do: We love going for walks, and we like to walk around the malls, especially at Christmas time when theres so much to look at. we also like to watch T.V. Our favorite thing to watch is The Office.

How many kids: That's not a very good question for me to answer right now.

His hidden talent: He is very good at shooting a gun, which is good for the occupation he has. Once a year he has to "qualify" and he alway gets in the high 90's. He is actually pretty good at a lot of things he does, he tends to pick up on things quickly.

His age: 25 (26 in december)

His fav music: He likes a little bit of everything.

What I admire most about him: He is a great father and a great husband. I can't believe he puts up with me sometimes.

His fav pastime: He likes to play games. Video games, card games, any type of games really

Will he read this: probably

Having Said That......

So, after that post about missing my mom I just wanted to say that I have the best Dad in the whole world. My mom died 4 months before I had Elley and my dad took 2 months out of his life to come and stay with me. He cooked, cleaned, held the baby and made sure I had everything I ever needed. I was sure spoiled! There's one thing that I will never forget him saying to me, something that brought great comfort to me. Elley was a tough labor and delivery. I had to work very hard to get her out and finally in the end the doctor had to help her out with a vacuum. After all was done and we were back in our room I was telling my dad about the hard time I had. And while holding Elley and looking down at her he said "Your mom just wasn't ready to let her come yet, she must of had a hold of her feet."

And now, with this baby a few weeks away, he will be here on Wednesday to help this time around. Elley sure loves him and is excited for him to come. It sure makes it nice not having to worry about who will take care of her when the time comes. This time he will be staying until the 1st of the year. Hopefully I wont become to dependent on him so when the time comes for him to leave I will be able to cope on my own!!

He really is one of a kind, one of the best people I know. He is always giving to others and never asks for anything in return.(except for an occasional foot rub) He really is the best example of service, one that I try and follow. You will never hear him complain, even in his darkest hours. I love you Dad and I'm so excited for you to get here this week!!!

Missing My Mom

A few weeks ago, my dad and I drove up to Washington to visit family and friends. It was just a short visit....we drove all day Thursday and I flew home early Saturday morning. It was the first time leaving Elley over night and I sure did miss her. Good thing her daddy is a great dad and stayed home to watch her. He actually had a few days off so it worked out perfectly. It was sure nice to get away one last time before the baby comes and to have a little break away from a toddler crawling all over me.

While we were there we visited the cemetery where my mom is buried. At 27 years of age with her second baby on the way you don't ever think you'd be writing about visiting your mothers grave. I know I post about my mom often, but I must, I miss her!

I miss her more so right now with baby #2 just 3 short weeks away. I want to call her and tell her everything about my pregnancy. The doctor visits, the baby shower, the weight I've gained, how I'm feeling, everything! I want to tell her THANK YOU for being pregnant with me in the summer months and how miserable I was. I just want to tell her thank you for being pregnant with me period. I want to tell her how Elley is doing and how much Elley loves her. I want to see her play with Elley, I want to see her kiss and hug Elley. I want to see her hold this new baby and love them as much as I do.

I know and understand the plan of salvation with all my heart. I know she is a big part of my life even though she may not be here on earth. I know she knows all that I want to tell her and all that I am going through. It's hard not being able to see the bigger picture, but I believe that one day I will. Until then, my faith sustains me. I love you mom, I always have and I always will.

37 Weeks

Wow, time has gone by very quickly. I am now getting very anxious and ready to have this baby. I think the one thing I'm most anxious about is finding out if it's a boy or a girl. It's actually been kind of fun this way, except when shopping......it's hard to pass up cute outfits, especially when on sale. And it's hard to know what to wash, I don't want to be doing a lot of laundry when I come home from the hospital.

I'm feeling pretty good....pretty good for being 37 weeks pregnant. It's hard taking care of Elley this late in the pregnancy. She has been pretty fun though. She likes to lift up my shirt and say baby....immediately after she lifts her own shirt and says baby!!?? I wonder if she will always think I have a baby in my tummy? Sometimes when the baby has the hiccups I will have Elley feel (if shes in the mood to sit for more than 5 seconds) and when she feels them she looks up at me with this excited/shocked look on her face that makes me laugh. she really is the sunshine in my days.

One last story before I close things up and go to bed. (I can't do too many post in one day or my friend Melinda will make fun of me!) Elley has learned to say juice, except it sounds more like "jew." The other day I had a prenatal appointment and I had to take Elley with me. And of course, I had to submit my urine sample. (it has to be official, and it has to be urine!) Can anyone guess the T.V. show that line is from??? Anyway, Elley oblivious has to come in the bathroom with me and while she is distracted I get things done. I set the sample on the toilet paper dispenser while I finish and flush. Elley then sees the cup and starts running towards it squealing "jew." Don't worry, I stopped her before she got to it but, I thought it was so funny I just had to share. Maybe you just had to be there, or maybe it's just funny to me because I'm her mom?!!!

Baby Danger Zone

If you come to my house and you bring a baby with you, you better be prepared to share with Elley. It might even be a good idea to leave all babies at home.....for their own safety! Do not leave babies unattended, leaving babies unattended may result in injury. If you come to our house, come at your own risk!

Elley has these two pink blankets that she came home from the hospital with . I don't think there has been a night when she has not slept with them. She loved to be swaddled when she was a baby and was swaddled until about 4 months old with these pink blankets. She now likes it when I "swaddle" her babies and she carts them around like that. She will even put them in the baby swing and push them back and forth. But, when it comes to bed time the blankets are removed from the babies and into bed with Elley they go.

Elley and the Puppies

These pictures are for my friend Stephen