True Blue Through and Through!

I can't believe it! THREE boys. I always thought it was a boy but it was confirmed today. When the Dr. said "It is defiantly a boy." Carden replied, "Eh Eh. I win, Carden was right. It's a boy." I must say, three boys seems crazy. I need some back up here! It is even more crazy to think of possible missions! All the boys are 23 months apart. That could mean we could have a missionary out for 6 straight years. That is, if we can keep three boys in line for the next 19 years. Yikes. I keep thinking about the stories Alan tells about the Koch boys,the Hopkin boys, and the Strong boys. We are in for it! I must say, I am excited to start thinking of names and maybe get some tribunks. Just kidding. This will defiantly keep me in line as far as money goes. No need to buy a thing. We are covered.

We are so blessed! What a responsibility to raise three beautiful boys. We thank the Lord for his trust and pray we can be wonderful parents to three energy filled little boys.

Girlfriend Getaway!

That's what friends are for. Talking until 1:30 in the morning, playing four square and ping pong, going on walks, eating a lot of delicious food, sharing ideas and opinions, laughing, crying, supporting, and so much more. What a wonderful weekend.

I went with some of my girlfriends from high school up to my parents' place in Eden last weekend and had a blast. Trisha Deming, Sara Rogers, Jen Lund, Ashley Kelly, Amy Rossi, Jill Steele, Stacie Stevens, Katy Carter, and I all went for a weekend without kiddos and hubbies. It was so much fun. I am so grateful for such wonderful friends that help me to realize what is really important in life. Thanks ladies for a great time. Here are some pictures from the weekend.

Lounging on the couch.

Jill, making pretend fried ice cream! SUPER YUMMY!

Ping Pong tournament.

Harley and Bucks for dinner.

Family Pictures

We had our pictures taken a few days after I found out I was pregnant. I figured we needed a few shots of us together. We also gave them to our Moms' for Mother's Day. I love my boys and each day is filled with new, exciting, and sometimes frightening experiences. I am now off for a weekend getaway with 9 of my high school girlfriends. I will miss the boys but I am looking forward to a relaxing few days in sunshine. Thanks Honey for holding down the fort while I am away! I love you. Carden (3 years 2 months)
Maxwell (15 months)

I do not know what to call this post

I must apologize for the post my Honey put on here. He has officially been banned from my password and is in serious trouble. I think his point was to show me how insane this blogging thing is and he did a great job. Within 15 minutes of posting that our phone started ringing. So, that was the male version of our little surprise. Here is the female version.

Remember the post about Lasik? Especially the last few sentences. “Thanks to my honey for letting me do this! It is something I have wanted to do for a very long time. Do not worry people! Everyone keeps asking if we are done having kids. No we are not. You can get Lasik and still get pregnant. Just not for at least 6 months. Sorry honey!”

Hummmmm,Well, the waiting six months part did not really work out. Are you kidding me? In fact, I was most likely pregnant when I had Lasik. This is more than a shock!!!!! We are still not sure how it was possible. Just so everyone knows, certain forms of birth control do not work.

It tall started about a month ago when Alan was out of town. I woke really sick on a Monday morning and I thought I had the flu. I toughed it out and kept going through the day without saying anything to anyone. In the back of my mind I kept thinking I am a little late but there is NO WAY I am pregnant.

I felt better that night but woke the next morning feeling the same. I was baffled. I also had really bad heartburn. I started thinking I was making myself feel sick thinking I was pregnant but how could that even be possible. I decided I did not care and I would pay six bucks for a pregnancy test. Off we went to the store. It was a disaster!

There was a live radio broadcast there and a lot of people were by the pregnancy tests. Max just happened to throw a Vitamin Water out of the cart, the lid popped off, and it spilled all over. Carden yelled “What the world Max,” and took of running. Everybody looked at us and the DJ’s say on air, “Can someone help this poor lady get this mess cleaned up.” I wanted to dive into a whole. I am sure they were looking at me thinking, this lady can’t even handle her two kids and she is holding a pregnancy test?

I left the store telling myself two things. One, I was insane for thinking I was pregnant and two, if for some miracle I was, I was in for it.

I am 10 weeks a long and the baby is due December 9th, 2008. We will have a three year old, a one year old, and a new born. I know people do this! I do not do this. I was thinking about maybe getting pregnant in another year or two. This is insane. I am such a planner!!!!! I just finished lecturing Alan’s brother about how you do not get pregnant in March! That is a December baby.

I used to laugh and roll my eyes when people would say they did not plan the pregnancy. Get real! You use birth control correctly….you do not get pregnant. NOT TRUE!

It has only taken us a few weeks to cope with the fact that this was obviously meant to be. We apologize for not telling people but we have really needed some time to understand ourselves. We are getting more excited every day. (Especially now that I can actually make it through the day without leaning over the toilet.)

Needless to say, Alan is happy as can be. I waited for him to get back in town to tell him. It killed me keeping it from him for 48 hours. I have it video tapped. He was sooooo confused. Yet really PROUD and excited!

We went to the Dr. a few weeks ago and he just laughed when he saw us. He gave Alan a high five and said he was impressed. We heard the heart beat and saw the little bean growing. I am still in shock. I know we are blessed. I am in NO way complaining. We can do this and will do this. I am slowly learning I can not plan EVERYTHING in my life. The Lord has plans for us also. So now we will follow his plan for us and have faith that this is what is best for our, not so little anymore, family.

Happy Mother's Day

Slipped One Past the Goalie!

What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than by sharing the joys and happiness of slipping one past the goalie with our family and friends. We will soon be out of man-to-man, and into zone defense.

Happy Mother's Day Honey, I love you!!

Alan

Happy Running, Walking, and Falling

Alan and I registered for the Salt Lake 5K last weekend. We were planning on running it but then my Dad started feeling better and registered for the race. We decided to walk with him and we are very glad we did. My sister, Megan, and brother, Chad, along with friends, Pat and Derek Jones, joined us. We were ecstatic to see my Dad healthy enough to be with us. Once again, he did not let us down when he thought it would be funny to RUN over the starting line. Well, he tripped and fell. Yes, at the STARTING line. I love that guy! He popped right up and off we went. We finished the race. Most of us in last place for our division. But we finished together! We had a great time talking and laughing all the way. We were happy to take the boys and they were great for waking at 5:45. It is a great tradition we will continue through the years. Here are some photos of our great day!

Alan's sister ,Jana, and my sister-in-law, Kelli, ran the 1/2 Marathon. Great job gals!

This was on the drive home at 10:00 a.m.

From The Mouth of Carden

We were sitting at lunch and Carden tapped me on the shoulder, "Hey Mom, how are your brackets doing?" Alan almost fell off his chair.

I had to inform him I was in third place but lost big time when UCLA lost. To which he responded, "Hmmm, did the Jazz lose?"