The right things always happen...

It's crazy what you can talk your mind into believing. I was SO sure this time we were having a girl. I feel different, my hormones are CRAZY with my skin and emotions. I had been getting my hopes up, but just yesterday I found out we are HAVING A BABY BOY! This will be # 3...

I cried. What kind of selfish reaction is that?! I cried b/c I can't have my baby girl this time-but more that I may NEVER have a baby girl. I dunno-maybe I will...maybe next time (If I can talk Ty into a next time:). All I do know is that on the way to the hospital to get my sonogram, I prayed that the right thing would happen. I felt warm peace, then I said to myself, "self, you know the right thing will happen...so no matter what it will be ok." Better said than done! I asked the radiologist to check 3 times and she said "I am 1000 percent positive" after checking different angles. Who knows-maybe it'll fall off!! Ha Ha!

A couple of weeks ago, I remember talking myself and my husband into believing this truly is a GIRL. I was all giddy and then I calmly said "ya know, Ty,I KNOW there is a boy up there. I can not imagine life without another baby boy." Little did I know, he was already here lounging in my womb, resting up to be 100% boy like my other 2. Brock was so happy when I told him the news but on the car ride to our "date" later that afternoon, he said "Mommy, I'm sorry it isn't a girl." He is so sweet. I assured him I am so happy for another little hoodlum like him.

I was talking to a friend this morning and we were saying that the Lord needs boys in the last days. I am honored to help raise 3 and I know they are strong spirits. Can I please have a baby girl too? Either way, I am so grateful the baby is looking so far so good and healthy. This is what matters!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY EASTER BIRTHDAY

(pictures to come later)
Hey there blogging buddies! Just had to take a sec and list all the wonderful things I love about my husband since it IS our 7th anniversary today! Oh, and it's Easter and it's my brother's birthday and Brock was born on Easter day (April 11) 4 years ago...so we had a LOT to celebrate today.

First humor me and let me write about how it all started...
Ty and my bro were on a mission together and became best friends and roommates after. Ty and I met while on a group date with different people. I was currently on break from my boyfriend and out with one of my brother's friends. I think it was kind of a charity date that my bro set up, but anywayzzzz Ty was there at the same hockey game. He was sitting behind us burning a huge HOLE in my back but that's a different story :0). He still remembers what I was wearing! HA! (He will never admit this by the way)
So, anyhoo, I got back together with the boyfriend (ugh!) and we ended up getting engaged. Ty kept calling and asking me on dates knowing all along I was engaged but I kept turning him down thinking it was a joke anyway. Well, the guy ended up being a HUGE egotistic jerk who didn't want the same things I wanted in life (like children) so we went our seperate ways and on the next day...Ty and I go to the same fireworks show in Salt Lake (seperately but ending up together). EVER since he has been the man I have been waiting for. He believes in me, he has patience with my very few flaws (yeah right) and loves me unconditionally. I LOVE THIS GUY! He really makes me feel great about myself. He helps me reach for the sky in all I do. His support has brought me so much confidence and I now know I can do more than I thought! He lifts me up (I know, cliche but it is true).

K-so Ty only has 2 letters in his name so I am making these pretty long...

T-Totally the funnest person I have ever met with so much love and determination. Ty has an awesome work ethic. He works until 7 or later most nights and goes in around 7:30 every morning...crazy! He is my "rough tough cream puff" who would never admit his soft side. I love how much he adores his children and ME! He treats us so well and would go to the ends of the earth for us. He has this way about him that drew me to him from day one. What ya see is what ya get!
I love that!

Y-YES! There I said it. I never said yes when he asked me to marry him. I was too shocked and excited to say anything so I just cried instead and hung on every word he had just said. It was the first time he told me he loved me so when I finally could speak all I said was "I LOVE YOU TOO!"

Well, thanks again for reading (if you still are reading). I would LOVE to hear how all of you met yours truly. Feel free to post or treat this as a tag to post on your blog...either way. Happy Easter too!

Rick, brother if you are reading this, Happy Birthday! I love you and appreciate the kind and generous brother you have always been to me. You are the best!

A Poem For You

I wrote the following poem after reading the beautiful post on Melissa Miles' blog for the 3rd time. It made me reflect on the blessings I have that are just sleeping in the other room. Our kids are so precious...though so difficult! I love that you all know what I am talking about. But, I am making this public announcement that I am changing my attitude and spending more quality time with my children.
Who knows how much time we have...

Life of a Mother

I wake up and look like a mess,
I stare in the mirror and wish I could fix it,
Just then my youngest one tugs at my leg,
Holding a big box of bisquick,

My 3-year-old yells for me down the hall,
More like crying than anything,
"Mommy I pooped, please wipe me!" he yearns,
Times like these I don't feel like a queen,

Morning is over and time moves on slowly,
"Why can't the older one see?
I have so much work to do today,
I can't take them pulling on me",

Just then I remember I haven't changed,
My pj's are on, my hair still a mess,
"What in the world have I done today?
I can't even get myself dressed!"

I try to get ready for a long hot shower,
I trip on a pile of toys,
One of the water heaters is broken,
No heat left after bathing the boys,

I shake and tremble while drying off,
Another glance in the mirror I take,
I shake again, only this time it's my head,
"Shouldn't have eaten that cake!"

Daddy is home after naptime,
He gets to play hero again,
I get a few minutes to do what I want,
So I eat frosting straight from the can,

Nightime ritual has finally come,
The boys are ready to sleep,
I turn out their lights and stare into the dark,
The love I feel is so deep,

A voice whispers inside my heart,
"For this purpose, you are here"
Just then I feel guilt for not enjoying them more,
This guilt is followed by a tear.

So to each of you mothers reading this,
Enjoy your kids everyday,
Don't make the mistake I sometimes make,
By wishing the day away.

~Amber

Brock's Sweet Pwayew

Brock has been really into prayer and church lately. He is so intrigued with the knowledge that Heavenly Father gave him a little brother and another baby in mommy's tummy. When he goes to bed, he prays like most kids do and we have told him if he ever needs ANYTHING he can pray and talk to Heavenly Father. One thing really sweet about him is that yesterday he lost some bulletts to his nerf gun and it was like the end of the world. I pretended to be very concerned but really kept doing the dishes and as I was I heard this cute little voice coming from the TV room. "Heavenwy Fathew, pwease bwess me to find my buwetts fow my gun...Amen." I about dropped the plate I was holding to run to him and give him the biggest bear hug a mother could give. I was so proud of him...it was cute and funny at the same time that he would pray for his bullets. So, lo and behold, he found a bullet and so did I only minutes later. He said "It's because Heavenwy Fathew wubs me so much! He helped me find my buwett!" I could just eat that little guy up sometimes.

Ok, now that I wrote that, I must share a not so proud experience. Jenny was taking the boys to school on a day after there was a lot of snow (us Texans remember that week) and when they got there, Jenny said "Oh, it looks like school was cancelled & you won't be going to school today." So what did my sweet spiritual giant of an almost 4-yr-old say? "Da_ _ it! We don't get to go to school today." Yeah, you can fill in the blanks. No, I am not proud of that! You know why? He got that from me because I slipped with that word when I really was having a hard day and I will regret that ever since.

Love you Brocky-thanks for being the better example to me!

March Birthday Party

A shout out to Cameron who just turned 10, my mom who just turned (well read further-I already disclosed her age in a previous post...much to her displeasure), Kemerey who turned 7 and Rick who will be...29? :) I love my family and wish Rick and Kemerey could have been there for our combined birthday/Easter Egg Hunt "Eggstravaganza" (yes, I have hopped on that bandwagon and called it "eggstravaganza"). It was so much fun!

Greg, Chad, and their families drove up to celebrate the March birthdays. It was complete with hotdogs, hamburgers, my mother-in-law's potato salad (yum! I think I want some right now), cake and great company! Thanks everyone for coming up!

Here is a picture of my brother Rick and my beautiful niece, Kemerey- HAPPY BIRTHDAY GUYS! I LOVE YOU and can't wait until you live down here by us.

Trey Braden

Trey is growing up! We just cut his hair so now he really looks like a big boy. No more curls :( but it really was a drag to maintain. We had to use conditioner before b/c his hair would just get so tangled (like dredlock tangled!) and now he is good with shampoo. He is saying a lot more too.

The coolest thing about him right now is how much fun he is having with his brother and you can see he wants to be just like him! I was so surprised when Brock let Trey wear his Power Rangers costume! They are so close and you can feel the love. They tackle and tickle eachother. Sure, there is a great deal of fighting and arguing throughout the day that gives me a headache something FIERCE(even though half of the argument is in another language) but I am loving these boys!

Wow!

Lori posted this guy the other day and I just couldn't resist! He is hilarious and in my mind has a little too much time on his hands. Don't know about you, but I am going out and buying some of my very own brocolli today!

Happy birthday to me

WHAT A GREAT BIRTHDAY TODAY WAS! My honey made me breakfast in bed, then the fun part started...okay, so it started out with Brock pooping his pants (sorry-TMI) cause he had diarrhea. He had another few episodes after that...poor thing! I was able to go shopping for hours and hours (2 hrs) and then when Ty got home, he gave me this...
I was so excited we will be going on a cruise! Last time we didn't get to see the Mayan ruins when we embarked in Cozumel so we will get to see some sites from the Book of Mormon this time. I know, I know...we just went on one 6 mos ago, but gimme a break. I had a broken foot and to wear a blue smurf boot everytime I wanted to be near the water. This time will be without kids and I will be able to walk! YAE!!!
Then we ate at Macaroni Grill. Yes, I love Macaroni Grill...their rosemary bread that you pull apart and dip into this savory oil/vinegar dip just makes my mouth water every time! YUM!
Thanks, honey for the wonderful gift and for being so good to me! I love you!




About a month ago, we went to the Heard Museum and had lunch, then a "hike" along the dino path. You can tell Trey was a little scared of the "Dinosaurs Alive" because he wouldn't let go of me for the first little while but then he warmed up enough to the creatures to take a pic in front of the scariest one of all...T-REX

Thanks to Steph, we got pictures of these little monkeys having fun. Here is Trey, Locke, Brock, and sweet lil Breckyn.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

Just wanted to shout out a big "Happy Birthday" to my Mom who turned 60 today! Hope she doesn't mind me telling you all reading this her age....oops!

So, for her birthday we went to breakfast at The Original Pancake House (so good! Their banana pancakes rock the Hayouse!). Then, we shopped for a while before getting Brock from school. She got some outfits she looks HOT in! Whew! We are gonna try to make a movie, "Definately, Maybe" in the next few days. Anyone seen that one? Is it good?

She is such a great support to me in my life. She has the best personality and sweetest heart. She is beautiful in every way and I am so proud to say she is my mother! LOVE YOU MOM!

The Office

Does it seem like a year since there has been a new episode of "The Office"? Why do I miss this show so much?! I think it makes me feel better about my quirks and I LOVE the sense of humor they all have. I always get embarrassed for Michael (Steve Carrell) when he does dumb things but really that is what makes it priceless! I can see myself in Pam since I used to work as an admin for this jokester for a few years before we had kids. Working with a funny boss kinda lightened up the work day for me! He was such a slacker but so fun to work with.

So, Barbie bought me a notepad with Jim's face that says "I Love Jim" and a pen with Dwight's pic on it that said "Dunder Mifflin"...now THAT's a good friend:)

Anyway, I would be interested to hear who else is an Office fan. P.S. There are episodes I don't watch - can get racey sometimes but when it isn't it is HILARIOUS!

YAE! I'm Private

Thanks so much for all my friends and family that look at our family blog...
Yes, on this site I will show you the joys of our life and will purposefully leave out the behind closed doors messiness of my house, emotional disfunction of me, and all that other stuff. So thanks for joining me in my attempt to look like we have the perfect family, all tied up in a little bow! This one's for you Jenny! :)

We were talking about this today...most blogs show "we are perfect" but we all know in my case that is NOT true! We try though, right? I love all you friends out there that accept me no matter what. (who knows...maybe I will post a pic or 2 of my messy home...but probly not:)

Luck O' The Irish

Friday was seriously a crazy day. First of all, we watched these episodes of Dora and Backyardigans that both had to do with rainbows. We ate lucky charms for breakfast, then we took a trip to the park and as we were walking along a little pond, I found some patches of clovers...not thinking much of it, I decided to look for one with 4 leaves. Part Irish myself, I have been searching for one my whole life. LOW AND BEHOLD I found not 1, but 2 in one day! So we are hoping for good luck! I checked online to be sure they were really clovers and not weeds and it looks as though they are both genuine 4 leaf clovers! I know, I know...sounds crazy! One is probly just a weed but I am positive on the other one!
Does anyone know anything about that sort of thing? How should I preserve them, etc? Crazy thing is it was LEAP DAY too! YAE! Happy St. Patty's to me!