Good luck!!!

Joe is off to take the BAR today. I just wanted to quickly post just how proud of him I am. Joe has worked UNCEASINGLY the last three years and every day puts in long hours of study. Sometimes I sit down to read what he has been reading and my mind starts to wander and one time I feel asleep after just a few minutes of reading a case. My Joe is a determined man and I know he will succeed in whatever he does. I am so proud of you Joe.

I am also very proud of all our many friends that are about to embark on this Bar, and in particular Joe's brother Jake. We love you Jake, and we are praying for your success.

Good luck all you BAR takers!!!!!!

Baptism and Dancing

Last Sunday we were able to go to a baptism for the cutest lady. She is the type of person that really brightens a room when she walks in. While she was getting dressed after she was baptized, the mission leader turned on "Together Forever" for everyone to watch. After a few minutes a picture of Jesus came on the TV and while it was completely silent in the room, Isaiah yelled out, "JESUS!!" Everyone there laughed. It was the cutest thing ever and made me so thankful that Isaiah knows who Jesus is at such a young age.


Before Church last Sunday, Kayla wanted to get all dressed up in her easter dress, she says she feels like a princess when she wears it. After she was all ready for church, she asked Isaiah if he would be her prince and then she asked me to turn on some music while they danced. Isaiah was a great sport and made a perfect prince. Here is a little photo I captured of them dancing.

It's a...............................!

Today was the long awaited day! We had our ultrasound today. It was so fun to see the baby kicking around, hiccuping, waving, and sleeping. The baby is very healthy and we are so excited to welcome this little one in to the world. The ultrasound technician took her sweet time looking at the head, heart, spinal cord, brain, hands, feet, she looked everywhere, except what gender the baby is. And when it finally came time to find out if we are having a boy or girl, she told us to look away. That's right, we decided we aren't going to find out this time around. So, we are taking guesses. What do you think?......................Boy or Girl?...................

One year Anniversary

It's time to celebrate. One year ago today, Joe and I decided that it was time to start flossing every single day. For motivation, we decided to bet each other. The first to go a night without flossing would have to make the other a homemade pie of the winners choosing. Joe and I are so competitive that it looks like this bet paid off because we have flossed every single day for one whole year. Joe is so competitive that some nights he would try to lull me to sleep without flossing or even hide the floss from me. So, if you are one that needs to floss more, try betting someone..........it has worked for us, hopefully the dentist will agree.

My precious boy

At least for me, I can't comprehend the incredible love I have for my little ones until something happens that I have no control over and I just want to make it all better. Last Wednesday, Isaiah was running a pretty high fever and began to cough, and it wasn't just your regular cough, it progressed into a cough that sounded like a seal. Well, that night he was so cuddly and was breathing pretty raspy. I held him for a long time, and because of pregnancy had to go to sleep because I was starting to get nauseous. Joe took over while he was studying. I kept hearing Isaiah cry, but I knew Joe had it under control. Around 2 am Joe decided to put Isaiah in a cool bath because he was so hot and breathing very rapidly, he thought it would help his temp cool down and help with his breathing. Shortly after, Joe quickly woke me up to check over Isaiah. Isaiah's little chest was retracting (meaning it looked like someone was giving him CPR, it was going very concave) his little body was trying so hard to breath and I noticed that his lips were a little blue. I told Joe it was time to get to the ER because I knew his oxygen was low. Joe and Isaiah left to the ER and I just started praying and praying for my helpless little boy. I have never seen him so sick, I was praying that he could breath all the way to the hospital without something drastic happening. To make a long story short, Isaiah has croup. Thankfully they were able to give him epinephrine, streroids, and oxygen. I am SOOOOO thankful for medicine and I am so thankful that my precious little boy is recovering.

I just wanted to post this little video of Isaiah. We had a BBQ last night. Isaiah was trying so hard to blow me kisses and just couldn't do it without coughing. I can't wait until he is completely better. I love you so much buddy!

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day Dad!! I have been thinking about my wonderful Dad all day today and how much he means to me. Dad, I consider you one of my very very best friends!! Thanks for everything you have done for me. Kayla and Isaiah just adore you and can't wait to be next to you. I love you so much!!


I am also very grateful for Joe's Dad. I love his hard work, his ability to dream, and his charisma towards others. Thanks for raising such a wonderful son. I love you!


And of course, I am so grateful for the wonderful father Joe is to Kayla and Isaiah. He loves them so much and would sacrifice anything for them. Joe is always hesitant to sing for me, but when it comes to Kayla and Isaiah he always sings so sweetly to them before they go to bed. I love you so much Joe. I am so glad you are the father of our wonderful kids.



Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful fathers out there. Thanks for helping the world go round!!!

Ice cream

Maybe it's just me, but when I am pregnant, I can't live without ice cream. It's not that I need a lot of ice cream, but a spoonful or two at night really helps fend off the nausea.

Kayla has been catching on that ice cream is my "miracle medicine". The other night I told Kayla that I wasn't feeling well and that I needed to get a quick bite of ice cream to feel better. Kayla quickly replied and said,"Mom, I am sick, I am VERY sick!"

Is Kayla good or what?