Happy 5th Bday Moo Bear!

Another joyful year has come and gone with you making us all so happy. Your birthday celebration started the day before your actual birthday at Grandma and Grandpa's house. We had dinner, dessert, and gifts. You were very spoiled by your Grandparents and aunts and uncles. On your actual birthday, you are so special, all the banks and schools were closed for the day (MLK Day). We met Nana, Papa, Daddy, Mimi, and Jigga at your restaurant of choice, Famous Daves. Somehow, you managed to blow out your cousins candles and miss your own!!!

Next we drove to Kangaroo Zoo to meet the Demings and Rogers for a little bounce time. You guys were exhausted. We made it home in time for dinner and a little birthday cake. This year, you wanted Daddy to make an Oregon Ducks cake. Daddy obliged only because he knows how you love to tease him.

You are such a joy to be around Moo! You really miss C while he is at school and your preschool is not quite enough for you! I think you are very ready for Kindergarten. You have started reading and I have NEVER seen such a patient little boy!!! If you do not know a word, you will take as long as you need to figure out what it can be. One of my favorite things is listening to you read!!! You also add and subtract and LOVE math.

You are soooooo easy tempered. If something is bothering you, you politely ask for help and then wait patiently. You often solve problems yourself and seem to be determined to do things alone.

You tease O and tend to get in the most trouble for that behavior. I hear "Stop it!!!" in a grumpy voice coming from you when you are tired and C gets on your nerves. You moan at night, soon realize you need to go potty, make it to the bathroom, and then make a run for bed! It makes Daddy and I laugh. You love playing the WII and enjoy having play dates more than your brothers. You constantly ask for Owen and Jax to play. There are a lot of foods you do not like but will still try them just to make us happy. What a pleaser you are.

I hope you have another wonderful year of growth and happiness! I still can't believe you are 5!!! WOW! Love you little man! Happy Birthday Moozer!

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I have to say it!!!! I knew it!!! This pregnancy has been soooooo different! I just did not want to admit it because I did not want to jinx myself! Today was possibly the big day! I had an appointment with my Dr. He said he would try and look. However, the babe was not cooperating in ANY way!!! Bent over, cord between the legs, and sitting on the uterus. She would not budge! We got some great pics but non of the area we wanted! So.... we had to head to Fetal Foto. The first few minutes were much the same. Naughty Baby! The tech told us she would try as often as we wanted. She suggested we head to lunch and come back. However, my Mom and Susan had places to be. That left me and my sister Megan. We went at lunch at Rubios (I need to throw in a THANK YOU to Heidi Grimshaw for taking M and O most of the morning!). While sitting at lunch, what song came on????? GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!!! Love it! We headed back to Fetal Foto. Only this time, Chelsea and Eden met us too. I kept my eyes closed and threatened my sisters to not speak, move, or basically breath!!!

The rest of the day was very SLOW!!! We made some cupcakes and decorated them yellow, pink, and blue. Then everyone started to arrive! DYING!!!!!

THIS IS MY FAVORITE PICTURE!!!!!!! It captures it all!!!

And now, we will add a little pink to this house and have a sister and DAUGHTER!!!!

SOOOO EXCITED!

Chrsitmas Week

We got together will all the Pohlmans' for a fun night of dinner and games the Monday before Christmas. We did a pinata and the kids were so giddy!

We go to my Mom's on the 23rd every year for the "quiet dinner". My Mom makes the most unbelievable food that night. This year it included SUSHI, steak, twice baked potatoes, Cold Duck, salads and much more!!! YUM. One problem. I had the worst stomach ache that day. I could not really eat anything and it was torture. However, we still managed to do the nativity scene with everyone dressing up. My Mom always does a wonderful job!

Christmas Eve started at Pohlmans' where we made pizzas to our liking, did the Nativity scene, sang songs, and ate Susan's HUGE tray of homemade cookies.

We headed home and made Santa's plate of cookies and carrots. The boys were persistent about doing what they did last year, have a sleepover together. Big mistake! They were exhausted the next day after falling asleep around 11 and waking around 6:15!Alan and I were exhausted Christmas morning because Megan and Jigga came over to help wrap presents. We ended up staying up until 1:30. However, it really is one of my favorite traditions!

Christmas MorningThe boys really are at the perfect age for Christmas. They we so giddy and LOVED giving gifts to each other. Alan took them shopping for one another during the week.

The biggest hit..... Power Ranger Costume. OH HE WAS IN HEAVEN!!!!

Christmas on the Sabbath was very special. We attended a WONDERFUL sacrament meeting where we were reminded of the birth of our Savior again.

We soon headed Pohlmans' for omelets and gifts. Then he headed to my parents for a relaxing evening.

It was a wonderful Christmas again. We have so much to be thankful for and love spending time with our families! Most importantly, we are thankful for the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Disneyland

My parents took us to Disneyland December 14th. It was the PERFECT time to go. We did not wait any longer than 25 minutes in line and it was nice to feel some warmth in our blood. The boys loved it and Nana and Papa made it a perfect trip!

Our hotel was across the street from the park so we woke each morning and headed over to the Happiest Place on Earth.
The park was decorated for Christmas which added even more excitement to the season. That place really is amazing!

This is my favorite picture! We did not try to do this! My dad's head just managed to be right in front of the Ferris wheel so it looks like he has Mickey ears.

The boys were troopers(for the most part). The Pilot let them sit in the cockpit for a picture as we arrived back in Salt Lake. OHHH!!! IT WAS COLD!

Before flying home, we made a quick trip to the beach for some crab catching. The boys could have spent three days there for free!

A HUGE thank you to my parents!!!!! We had a blast and created memories we will NEVER forget.

Ready or Not!

In September, we started talking (and praying) about when we should start thinking about having another baby. O would be three in November and that would make him almost four by the time we had another baby. We both agreed we would still wait a few more months and the thought of Alan's Dad planning a trip for June was exciting. We would maybe start the new year and see if that would be a good time to add to our family. However, those plans quickly changed when I started feeling exhausted in October. I also felt a little sick but I knew it was all mental because I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. A week later and another negative test had me sitting in the Foothill Family Clinic to see if there was something else making me so tired and lethargic. The Dr. drew 5 viles of blood and said she would call in 2 days.

I headed to lunch with my Dad and then he headed home with O to take a nap. Moo and I went downtown to pick up my wedding ring from the cleaners. While driving, my phone rang and I answered it. It was the Dr calling. She said "You are definitely PREGNANT!!!!" I was in SHOCK!!!!! She said a few more things, none of which I heard. I soon looked up to see lights flashing behind me. I was getting pulled over. The Police Officer was very nice. I was a little teary eyed as he told me he pulled me over for distracted driving. NO KIDDING!!!!!! Ya THINK! I apologized. I admitted I should have pulled over when the phone rang but I was in shock. He let me go with a little warning. I pulled out on to the road but then pulled over again to take a breather. Now I needed to tell Alan. I wrote "Prego" on a piece of paper and sent him a text, "The Dr. Called....". He thought I was joking but soon realized he was going to be a Dad again.

We went to our first Dr appt Nov 15. I should have been about 10 1/2 weeks along. The Dr. did an ultrasound and the baby was only about 8 weeks. He said he wanted to do a viability ultrasound in two more weeks. I was soooo confused and a little nervous. The next two weeks were a little nerve racking for me. I just wanted to know what in the world was going on with my body. I am usually in tune with it.

On Monday, we went for the ultrasound and the BABE was sooooooo cute!!!! It has grown the perfect amount in two weeks. It waived at us and Alan said it looks like a GIRL!!!! He kind of planted a little thought that maybe it is possible to make a girl. We will soon find out. As far as an exact due date, the Dr. Said we will go off the ultrasound and that says June 25th. It is crazy to look at this picture and know that baby is inside me!!! Even more crazy.... that is looks like a baby and I was only 12 weeks along! From the looks of the baby, it already looks like it has a headache just thinking of coming into this household! That is the hand on the forhead. This is BAD!!!! I keep typing SHE!!!!

I must admit it has taken a few weeks for this news to sink in but now it is SO EXCITING!!!!!!! We are ready.....or not!!!! CRAZY! At least we have 7 months to prepare. If there is such a thing as preparing to bring another human being into this family. We will try our best and come June, I am sure I will be MORE than ready!!!!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy O Man!!!

WOW! THREE! And what a big three year old you are! You are hilarious! You make us laugh all the time and always have something to say. You now get yourself dressed, use the potty alone, wash your hands alone, get your own drinks, and still have little interest in riding a tricycle. You try to keep up with your brothers and sometimes get frustrated. We spent your birthday celebrating every moment. The week before, we went with the Rogers Family to Spaghetti Factory to celebrate your birthday with Nana.

When Daddy got home on your birthday, we went to dinner at the Black Bear Diner. We headed home for cake and ice cream. Daddy made you a basketball and soccer ball cake. We opened presents. You really wanted wooden puzzles so that is what you got. You love to hold up three fingers and were not very happy when you were put in time out and I said I would be back in THREE minutes. You have a VERY difficult time staying in time out for one minute and we are still training you on how it all works!!!! Thanks for bringing so much happiness into our lives. We love you and all your nicknames Daddy has created for you!!! Happy Birthday.... O Boy, Zergie, Louie, Zergs, and much more!

We love you bugga!!!! Thanks for making us smile every time we see you!!!!

HaLLoWeeN 2011

What would October be without pumpkin carving? O spent about two hours carving his pumpkin in the backyard. However, he would not clean it out. I did all the dirty work. We grabbed the last beautiful weekend with a trip up the canyon. I had Sunday dinner in the over, but Alan convinced me to pack it up and take it up the mountains. So glad I listened to him. It was a BEAUTIFUL night!!!

We took a quick drive down to Lindon to ride the mini train. It is free and they have a big Halloween theme. The boys loved it but we were sad to find out they will not be doing the Polar Express this year!!!

Halloween morning was spent with me in C's class while Susan watched M and O. The evening started with us heading into Pohlmans for soup, then to my parents, and finally to John and April's for roasting marsh mellows. Costumes: C man=Swoop. Moo=Tiger. O boy=Blue's Clues dog. However, he called his costume the "Who Let the Dogs Out". M and O found their costumes in our neighbors costume box while C borrowed his from our old neighbors.

I can't believe my Mom still dresses up every year and does the same performance she did for me when I was in Kindergarten!!

Another Halloween come and gone!!! Wow time flies. Now onto Thanksgiving with so much to be thankful for!!!