We're Pregnant!

I think this may be the worst kept secret of my life. Mickey and I are happy to tell everyone that we are expecting our 4th baby on August 7th. We are excited and happy. After our miscarrige this summer, we had decided to keep this under wraps until we were a little more sure of the pregnancy. I went in for a 6 week ultrasound and even heard the heartbeat. I had to hold my breath and be still but I got to hear 4 great heartbeats. I was so happy but still a little worried. At our 7 week ultrasound this summer, there was an empty sack...so this was beautiful to me!
Our next ultrasound was at 8 weeks and we got an even better shot of arm buds and an even stronger heartbeat around 150 beats per minute. It was one of the best things I had heard. While we were even more encouraged, I still wanted to keep it to ourselves. Well, Beth saw me stuff the ultrasound pictures in my purse (from across the parking lot) and asked if we were having a baby. I couldn't lie..so we told the kids. Not my plan.

I go in on Monday for another ultrasound. I have a doctor that believes in ultrasounds until you can hear the heartbeat with a doppler. It is okay with me. I love watching our sweet baby develop and grow. I am praying right now that the morning sickness will soon leave and I can get back to some normal activities...like cleaning the house. How grateful I am for a fantastic husband who takes care of me so well.

Beautiful Weather!

How thankful I am for a Heather! She called me the other day and said that the weather was beautiful. She asked if we wanted to join her and her family at the playground. I got us ready...not an easy task that day. Obviously a lot of people had the same idea but it was so worth it. The kids played for a few hours and didn't even need jackets.

Afterwards, I took the kids out to ice cream. I had a meeting to go to that night so Mickey took them home. While Mickey was occupied, Emma found her bed and put herself to sleep at 7:00! She slept until 9:00 the next morning. I need to take her to the park more often.

Christmas Day

We had a quiet celebration at our house on Christmas day. All the kids were wanting the same thing from Santa...a Nintendo DS. Emma was the first to find hers, a pink one. So I asked her if she would share it with the other kids. Her answer...NO! What a sweetheart. :) Then Beth got an ice blue one. Then Jacob gave up opening any presents unless they had a rectangular shape. He finally found his..a pokemon one. I was so grateful that Santa had precharged those things and the kids could play with then as soon as possible.

The kids enjoyed all their presents. Jacob has been watching a commercial for some blanket called the snugglie(?). My mom decided to make the big kids a blanket and Emma a cute "dalmation" coat. Jacob is convinced that all he needs is his blanket from grandma to sleep at night. (I sneak in and cover him up..just in case.)

Christmas Eve

Every year, Mickey's Dad's side of the family has a fantastic celebration on Christmas Eve. This year was no different. We had great company, yummy food and lots of fun.

Piano Recital

Beth had her first piano recital last night. She told me that she was a little nervous. She is taught by a friend in my ward, Mandy. Beth has taken for a year and loves it. She had tried to play basketball this year but she decided that she was more of a music person. :) She cracks me up. Beth played We Need a Little Christmas and then a duet with Mandy of Frosty the Snowman. Beth was proud of her accomplishment and so were we!

Christmas Girl Scout Activity

This year our leader was busy with a sick child, so I volunteered to host a Christmas activity for the girls. Since it was at my house, Jacob and Emma got to join in the fun. One year when I served as the Activity Day leader, I did this with them. Instead of making gingerbread, I used graham crackers to make a house. The girls have a blast decorating. I am amazed at their ideas. They always turn out so cute.

Jacob and Emma had a great time doing their houses. Emma did most of the work herself and only needed help putting up the house. Jacob put on a contraption that caught the meteors/bombs (m&m's) up on the roof. He really is 100% boy.

Thanksgiving in Grant

My parents came to our house for Thanksgiving this year. Mickey's aunt decided to host a Thanksgiving feast at her home and we all were invited. The food was abundant and the company was pleasant. The weather couldn't have been better. Jacob finally got over his stomach flu and we were able to have a wonderful time. Of course, my battery died and I didn't get half the pictures I wanted.