There is sunshine in my soul today!

The reason for the title to this post is the gorgeous weather we have been having, It just makes me SO happy to be outside on my bike, at the park or just doing anything with the windows open, even doing Laundry is enjoyable! I feel like the sunshine has some sort of drug in it. It just makes me feel joyful and Grateful for this beautiful place Heavenly father has made for us! Well, Life is good..I feel like ALL I ever do is take great pictures of my kids and my family with the intention of documenting them. Well, I hope I will be better now that #3 is coming I feel a bit more of a need to keep up on our online Journal.

My Mother turned 60 yesterday! We love to celebrate at my house, My parents love nothing more than to have the grandchildren over and enjoy them. It was fun to watch my mom playing with the kids and teaching them "Colombian Bingo" and enjoying all the love from the kids, and from her kids. Happy Bday mama!


Does she look 60?!



For Valentines Day Jon and I went and had our date at the temple, I like that tradition since its a very commercial Holiday. Don't get me wrong, we still did the flowers and chocolates but I enjoyed being reminded of the best part of the holiday, our love ...(how do you like all that cheez!) OH, did I also Mention the Prime rib dinner that the temple cafeteria does on Friday and Saturday nights? You can't beat $13 for two!

Daddy's car got a "heart attack" from the kids. They cut out hearts and they wrote and drew cute stuff on them.



Daddy had to go out of town again so we packed a lunch before taking him to the airport and had a little picnic at the temple.



PBJ's, making wishes at the fountain

Hopping on the stones

Best buds...when they arent fighting

We went to Jon's Parent's house while he was outta town and had a sleepover. We watched Uncle Nathan and did fun stuff while waiting for Daddy to get back. When he got back he gave the boys haircuts! Thank Goodness, They were beginning to look like adorable little girls!


32 weeks, HOOP there it is!


The boys thought it was time already!


Reluctantly crouched

I think he was praying that the water would get warmer


Legos Galore!


Paints from Grandma!


After a good swim, Austin was helping Grandpa get dirty.


We walked to the duck pond with Uncle Nathan (he is in his wheelchair in the background) and despite the FREEZING breeze the boys didnt want to go back home! Notice they are the only ones wearing short sleeves and shorts and flip flops.


Ok, I definitely saved the best for last! The other night Jon left for basketball like he always does on Thursday nights. We got the kids ready for bed first and as soon as they were in bed I escaped to my bedroom and pretended to be asleep so they wouldnt give me their 101 excuses for why they are outta bed. they were being pretty loud and playful but I was so tired I thought..who cares as long as they aren't coming in my room. They will eventually fall asleep, right? WRONG! When I finally got up to tell them to GO TO BED--THIS is what I found!


2 Kids CRACKING up!
the sink clogged with TP!
a sink full of water!
and TP wads all over the ceiling, wall and Mirror!!
They are 2 and 5! where do boys learn this stuff???
I couldn't be mad because It was SO stinking cute! They Knew they were in trouble though. Needless to say-they did not get up again that night.

It's 4am, I can't sleep!! Ramblings of a pregnant Lady...

This is the little dress I made to match her bedding. it's soooo tiny!!!



I wish I was better at blogging but I have to say that I have been keeping pretty darn busy with the upcoming child to be born into this family and all things related. I'm 31 weeks now and I'm starting to really feel the pressure of what's about to come. I've truly been enjoying the time I have with my two little monsters. I guess "monster's" when they are together but real angel's when I have just one by himself! They are at the point where all they do is fight for ANY reason they can come up with! I guess that is part of exploring emotions, reactions and testing mom!! Thinking about adding another is SO exciting to us but definitely overwhelming at times. There is so much I want to get done before she comes and instead of DOING I find myself DAYDREAMING about HER! what will she be like? Will she be an Angel like the other two or will she be my Colicky baby that wont sleep or allow me to? Will she nurse as well as the others or will I give up early?? Or, will she be healthy? So many questions!! With my growing parasite (baby) taking over my tummy I can't help but lie in bed thinking about all these things EVERY time I get up to go to the bathroom. Which is often--here lately. On the up-side, I was S-I-C-K for the first 5 months of this pregnancy but since then I have not felt pregnant at all which I am really loving!! No pains, no heartburn..knock on wood.


Changing subjects, I'm sure you all either heard about or experienced the snow/ice madness that hit us this month here in North Texas. It might have been enough to drive someone nuts. school was cancelled a few times in the last couple of weeks and Jon was able to work from home... and Play :) so Instead of going nuts it was a total VACATION for me!! It was amazing having Jon home playing with the kids because can I tell you how much sewing I was able to do??? I can never so because the only time I would be able to is when the boys are in bed, if I don't sleep when they do ---I am a complete crank! So I was back and forth to the fabric store (driving 20 mph on ice) and finished the babys bedding, curtains and chair cover in one day. I LOVE it! I will post pics as soon as we are done painting the room and the crib. I was looking forward to playing in the snow but we lent out our snow gear the week before and to be honest, wasn't prepared to fall and have the baby early :/ It was pretty slick! so, Instead we went over to Coppell to visit the cousins. The kids were able to get all their energy out while I was kicking back chatting with my brother and his Wife...AND while Jon happened to be in SUNNY SAN DIEGO for work overlooking the ocean. one word...JEALOUS!




....I took these from my window.



Daddy playing legos and mommy being silly.

Update on Austin-Tayshus:
many of you know about Austin's sleep Apnea and His "moods" due to lack of sleep. Well, thank Heavens for Doctors. I asked my DR. what to do about his recent moodiness and she asked to see his tonsils??? Ummm, okaay. We went to the hospital a few weeks later to have a sleep study done and found out he was NOT sleeping. well no WONDER he was a basketcase EVERY DAY! Well GOD must love me because we figured out he needed his tonsils out and he is sleeping 12 to 14 hr nights!!! So Grateful that our Dr's are Lds. I love knowing that our little guy was in the hands of someone who had access to the Holy Ghost in the operating room. Recovery was awesome (nothing like mine) It's a lot easier for kids--he was actually SO excited to get them out. So now, the issue is just getting past the 5 yr old "attitude" taking the tonsils out doesn't take away ALL the drama ..just enough to make my life a little easier.





(2 pics above are before, the pic below is CLEARLY the after!!!)


Congratulations if you finished reading my 4am ramblings. I think I'm tired again. Better go back to bed before I head to the kitchen for some brownies.