Something Different... And pictures!!!

I don't usually write about stuff like this so, if you're not interested in reading my frustrations, I'll understand if you stop reading now. Have you ever had a hard time getting over something? Well, that's where I am now and I'm not really sure why. I know that on some level I'm choosing to feel the way that I do but I think I'm ready to let it go... maybe.

Whenever I think about it I remember this quote by Elder Bednar, "When we believe or say we have been offended, we usually mean we feel insulted, mistreated, snubbed, or disrespected. And certainly clumsy, embarrassing, unprincipled, and mean-spirited things do occur in our interactions with other people that would allow us to take offense. However, it ultimately is impossible for another person to offend you or to offend me. Indeed, believing that another person offended us is fundamentally false. To be offended is a choice we make; it is not a condition inflicted or imposed upon us by someone or something else." You can read the rest of his talk HERE.

I'm hoping by writing this and getting it out I can start to let it go. Now on a lighter note... PICTURES!!!

Five months later...

Yikes! I have been horrible with the whole updating thing! I'm not even sure where to start... so I guess the beginning is a good place. It may take me a couple days to get caught up but I am determined to do it.

Since my last post a lot has happened! April was pretty crazy with the start of Chris' last semester of school at BYU-I, me taking classes, Caitlyn's baby blessing, Ashley's 2nd birthday, and Sarah (Chris' little sister) coming to live with us.

We did Caitlyn's baby blessing on the April 10th. We have been so blessed with this sweet little spirit in out family! She is so happy most of the time and eats/sleep wonderfully! Chris' parents and sister Sarah were able to come for the blessing as well as many of our friends from the Fire Department. You can go here to learn about baby blessings.

One month already??

Caitlyn is getting big way too fast! At 2 1/2 weeks old she already weighed 9 1/2 lbs! She is such a wonderful baby! She sleeps and eats well and loves to snuggle! She loves attention, especially from her sisters and is so alert whenever she's awake.





As for the rest of us, we are doing well. We have all had a cold but it hasn't been a bad one so we are getting through it. Chris and I are counting the weeks to the end of the semester next month and look forward to getting a little bit of a break before next semester starts. Chris will be graduating next semester and we are SO excited to be thinking about and planning the future for our family!

Samantha will be going to preschool two days a week starting in May and she couldn't be more excited! Ashley is becoming such a big girl. We started potty training her, which is always an adventure but she hates being wet or having an accident so I'm hoping that it will go quickly. Other than getting used to being a Mommy of three girl,s I have been trying to keep up with chores around the house, and homework for two classes.

Welcome Baby Caitlyn!!! (Updated)

We are so excited to welcome a new baby girl to our family!! She is so precious! Caitlyn May was born on Feb. 8th at 4:35 PM. She was almost a pound bigger than both her sisters at 8lbs 10 oz and 20 inches long! She is so sweet and hardly cries at all so far! (Her big sisters are so in love with her and constantly want to help take care of her!! Here are some pictures!)

Our Big Girl!

I can't believe that Samantha is in Sunbeams! She is officially in primary at church. She gets to go to her own class, although she still asks to go play with the toys in nursery. She has adjusted so well and even read a scripture in front of the entire Jr Primary today (with Chris' help of course)! She loves her teachers and is so excited each week for church. Time has gone by so fast, I can't believe that she three! We are so proud of her and all of the milestones that we have been able to witness her reach! I have a picture to post but its on our other computer so I will post it soon!

Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years

We were very blessed this year for many reasons. Since This Christmas especially we have been reminded of the many things that we have to be thankful for. We weren't able to travel this year but we truly enjoyed spending the holidays together. We loved having a nice quiet Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New years this year. We missed spending the holidays with our extended family but were happy to be able to teach the girls why we celebrate the holidays and what they are truly about. Thanksgiving we spent here at home and had a wonderful dinner and LOTS of leftovers. Christmas morning we made a special breakfast and watched The nativity Story while we ate. Then we opened our presents and played with all the new things for a while. We are all so grateful for all the gifts from everyone and the girls loved tearing through the paper to see what was inside! For dinner we went to TK and Tia's house and enjoyed delicious food and great friends while the kids enjoyed playing together. New years eve we didn't really do anything too exciting. We rented a movie to watch before the girls went to bed and then Chris and I just relaxed until just after midnight before going to bed. New years Day we went to Tk and Tia's again and had even more delicious food and so much fun with everyone! Now its back to school for both Chris and I. Things are about to get super busy again with school and a new baby so I apologize in advance to anyone who actually reads our blog for the lack of future updates. I will try my best to keep you all up to date.

Here are a couple picture of our Thanksgiving feast!