Big Day and BIg News

What a day!
Not that it was full of ah ha moments or just jam packed but, we did have 2 big things happen that we have been looking forward to!

I have only ever bought 2 other cars in my life. A Honda Accord, a Mitsubishi Diamante, and today we bought a freaking mini fan! And guess what, I couldn't be more excited! Who would have thought, me wanting a mini van.... but let me tell you, I was pumped! Ever since I rode in my sisters (cassie) about 6 years ago I thought to myself.... well, maybe I could do a van someday, and that day has come! We went with the Honda Odyssey. Seems so big to me right now but I am sure once we put another kid or two in there it will feel just perfect!

Our other big news is that today we found out if we were going to be picking out boy names or girl names in the next few months....... I had very mixed emotions on this. I know that everyone expected me to just want a little girl so badly. Part of me did and the other part wanted a boy. Why couldn't it have been twins....one of each?? (cuz Heavenly Father knew I couldn't handle it I am sure) I think my head wanted another boy and my heart wanted a little girl (weird i know, mom no making fun!) and here is why. First off, I love boys! They are so fun and busy, and goofy, and silly, and I just know how to have boys. I have all the clothes I could possibly need (those of you who know me know how true this is) and I have trains, dinosaurs, transformers, dragons, swords, Lego's, airplanes, cars, and all the things to keep a little boy company! So having another boy would be a piece of cake! On the other hand, I have always wanted a little girl (what mom doesn't?) I always imagined doing little pigtails and little bobs and all the fun (time consuming) stuff that comes along with dolling her up! OH the clothes (since the selection is twice the size of boys) the shoes, the bows and bands, the bracelets, and all the pink you can stand! (i loved it when my friend ashlee said that her laundry went from darks and lights to darks lights and pinks)hehe
BUT I have never had a girl so it all seems so unknown and scary to me, so I opt'd to "think" I'll take a boy, it sounds easier to me so I will hope for that route.
Well, I will stop rambling and share with you the news that we found out today...... can you believe it?

Lane said he knew it all along but I must admit I am a bit shocked....but VERY excited! No wonder this pregnancy seemed to be a little different than my other two. No wonder I have zits like a teenage boy with a squeaky voice! No wonder I can't focus on much or finish a sentence with out saying, "what were we talking about?" (not sure why that would happen cuz i am pregnant with a girl, but that is how this whole 4.5 months has been.)

I am very excited and am feeling better so no more complaining from me! Except about the gas pains, heart burn, zit attack, chubbiness, food cravings, tiredness, and the emotional state I am in.
Just joking... I really am grateful to be in the situation I am in. If it means going through all that and more... BRING IT ON!

T T T T TAGGED!

OK I am about 3 tags behind so I will try to get going on them! This one is from my sister Cassie. (thanks Cass)

8 shows I love to watch:
1- Grey's Anatomy
2- Ugly Betty
3- Private Practice
4- Dr. Phil
5- Oprah
6- American Idol
7- So You Think You Can Dance
8- The Bachelor

8 favorite restaurants:
1- Cafe Rio
2- California Pizza Kitchen
3- Noodles
4- Ruth's Chris (only been there once)
5- Carino's
6- PF Chang
7- Formosa Grill
8- Quizno's

8 Things that happened yesterday:
1- Did 3 cut/colors and 3 cuts
2- Went to Sam's Club to load up on Nursery snacks
3- Called 7 people to ask them to sub in for Primary teachers
4- Ate dinner at Taco Bell
5- Stayed up WAY too late watching the dvr
6- Pulled up my jeans about 90 times cuz my stomach is starting to grow and push them down!
7- Waited up til 12:30am waiting for Lane to get home from NYC!
8- Enjoyed the late evening with my 3 fellows!

8 Things I am looking forward to:
1- Actually look pregnant instead of just looking chubby!
2- My in laws getting home in 3 weeks from their 18 month mission to Japan!
3- Getting a bigger car for our growing family. (this weekend)
4- Brushing my teeth (in a few minutes) they feel a bit fuzzy.
5- Having a full day of feeling ok. I shouldn't complain, cuz I do feel much better than I did the first 4 months!
6- Finding out (this weekend) if this little bundle is a boy or girl?!?!
7- Keeping a more strict schedule of my hair days. This week was brutal! 6 days straight with no husband at nights to tag team!
8- A date with the Mr.

8 Things on my wish list:
1- I could do better about going to bed at a decent time!
2- I had more time to do play groups and activities with my boys.
3- I wasn't nervous to do Sharing Time this coming week!
4- I didn't have to wear glasses every single day! (my eyes can't deal with contacts)
5- I was about 5 inches taller.
6- A maternity massage
7- My little Gma could feel back to normal!
8- That this Country wasn't in such a huge financial mess!

8 People I tag:
1- Anyone that hasn't posted for a week or more! Come on, it will give you something to write about!
2- Anyone that likes doing these things, they are actually quite fun!
3- Kim T.
4- Kellie F.
5- Ashlee
6- Karen
7- Katie M.
8- Becky S.

Don't let these two fool you!

What is it with siblings? They will get along so fantastically and you just couldn't be prouder then with no warning they are fighting and going for blood? I am writing this a day late cuz yesterday these two little monkey's couldn't be in the same room with out having issues with one another. Today they have been the best a friends. Kids may be a little on the Bipolar side. Ya just never know what your gonna get!

From the mouth of a 2 year old...

Just a few little conversations I have had with Cole recently that make me just love this age so much!

Cole: "Mom, guess what I want to be when I get bigger?"
Me "What Coley?"
Cole "A hot dog guy!"
(he is obsessed with this little hot dog stand we have here on Main St.)

Cole: "I am going to kiss a girl!"
Me "Why do you wanna kiss a girl?"

Cole: "Because I love them!"

Cole: "I really wish I could hold a little baby right here in my arms."
Me: "You can hold our baby after we have it"
Cole: I don't wanna hold that baby, I wanna hold the baby that is in my tummy!"

Ground Breaking News!!

Lane has been so very excited to get going on some yard work. He bought a few trees last week and when my dad dropped them off he had the holes ready to plant! This one is in our front yard and it is Dawson's tree.


And four to go!!
Actually we have planted 2 more and only have 2 left! Dawson thought that it was a great idea that everyone in the family get their own tree to plant. So we had to go buy another one to total 5! That is right, we are going to be a family of 5! April 2nd is the due date and even though I have been SUPER DUPER sick and feel gaggy most the time we are VERY excited!
I will have to take a picture of all them when they are all in the ground...

How could I forget....

The Utah State Fair!!! There is something about a fair that sure makes ya feel like a kid again! I remember going to the Blackfoot fair growing up and it just being so exciting! Going back (to the SLC) fair wasn't as exciting as I remember it being years ago but it was still FUN! It is amazing how much money you can blow at one of these suckers! The boys rode a few rides and really enjoyed themselves!

I was wondering.... was the day after surgery a little too soon to let Cole hop on a roller coaster?? NAHHH! He loved it and the airplanes and the train ride! I highly recommend the little 4H club farmer theme maze they had going there. Sooo fun for the kids. Quite educational and it was TOTALLY free! They even got to buy a treat at the end with the fake money they made doing all the farming chores and planting and picking veggies out of the garden... too cute!

LeAnn and Lane enjoying some good ol' fair grub!

OK lets just talk about the fried ravioli I enjoyed! (yes i said FRIED) Honestly if I wasn't jam packed full I would have gone back for MORE! By far the best fair food I have ever had! That being said, I did about crap when I got 6 ravioli's and a diet coke and the bill came to 10bucks! 7 bucks for those little suckers.... but I would do it again!

Let's do it again next year shall we?!?

The Chukars

So I was going through my camera and forgot about this little evening we had this summer! We didn't make it to all the games but the ones we did the boys had a "ball"! Daws was ever so pumped that he caught the ball that came our way! (well he didn't catch it in mid air of course, but he did snag it off the ground after it had bounced a few times)

It was a big year for these fella's! Both Coley and Rook decided NOT to be afraid of Charlie the Chukar!! What brave little dudes!

The BIG 5!

September 13th. The day we have been hearing about for MONTHS! The day Dawson turns 5!! The day he runs faster, the day he is stronger, the day he grows bigger, and the day he gets smarter! What a GREAT day!

Well, it stared off REAL early! He came in our room about 6am asking if he could play with this floam stuff Gma Lucy got him. Well, while playing with that he realized... HEY, I have other presents to open! So he then begs to open them. Sorry dude, not at 6am! If you know me, that is WAY too early even for opening presents. So I told him he had to wait til the clock said 7:00 (hoping he would fall back asleep.) No such luck. He opened our blinds in our room and said the sun is out guys GET UP! Then he went and woke up Cole and our day began!

He got a bike (a few weeks ago) for his birthday and has been loving his upgrade! His other one was way to small for a 5 year old! He also loved his other gifts and was all smiles.

For breakfast he chose Swedish pancakes with powdered sugar and they were delish! I then went to help my mom at the Mini Bazaar and the boys went out to my parents to watch the BYU game (wowza by the way!).

They came back into I.F. to pick me up and we went to Blast Off. (what mother forgets her camera on her first sons 5th birthday?? me!) It was a lot of fun. The boys were playing hard and running like crazy. You order Pizza Hut pizza while there and they deliver it for you and it took forever!! I am talking like 2.5 hours! Are you kidding me?! Good thing we weren't super duper hungry or things coulda got real ugly. The lady was real real nice and gave us our money back (16bucks) for the pizza and gave us 2 play passes to come back and 20 extra tokens and free root beer! I guess it pays to be patient and not complain!
The boys were loven playing every game in there 8 times each! Lane and Daws hit jackpot and won 374 tickets on one game! So when we turned in our tickets the boys had some good pickens with 652 tickets! Even I was a little excited about the winnings!
Then on our way home... they both fell asleep and are snug in a bug in their beds.... FUN day!

Lane makes their cakes every year and was bummed with this one. I thought it was still pretty cute. Daws really isn't into Pirates or Ships BUT this is what Lane found at the dollar store so this is what he got! He had a dragon one last year so when he asked for another one this year Lane didn't want to have to live up to it.

Love ya D-Dawg! I am grateful for you in our home and for the great example you are to your little bro. You are such a thoughtful little guy and so aware of others. You are a smart 5 year old and we are sure proud of ya!

(p.s. I can't believe I have a 5 year old....weird!)

Brave little Buddy

So as you may or may not know, little Coley had to have surgery last Thursday morning. It wasn't anything MAJOR but something that needed to be done and that we had just been putting off. Well, we decided it was time and made the pre visit and scheduled the time and all went well! I know that there are plenty of mothers and children out there that go through much much worse things than a same day surgery but for some reason I was VERY nervous and kind of emotional! He was honestly such a little trooper which made it sooo much easier on us. Daws came with us cuz he wanted to be his brothers helper and retrect (protect) him.

I had to take a little picture of his hospital jammies from every angle cuz he just hated them! He kept saying "I don't want to wear this stuff!" And then he got all annoyed when we put it on and said, "It's for gewls.. NOT BOYS!" I thought he looked cute in it though....

He absolutely hated the socks the most. They were kinda odd with the traction on both sides and BIG enough for Lane or I to wear them... but he kept them on.

By the end of it he was modeling it for us cuz we were laughing so hard at his annoyance he was having about wearing such a stupid thing.

In the waiting room we waited, and waited, and waited, and waited, and waited.....

So we decided to color and drive the cars and play with the kitchen set and watch the movie they had going and play with the balls and play with a stroller and 2 little dolls and build things with rubber blocks. And THEN.....


The Doc and staff arrived! This is actually his anesthesiologist and the 2 cutest nurses ever. They were so great to help him feel cozy and let his brother be a part of everything. I thought it was cute that they pull them down the hall to and from surgery in these wagons. Makes it less intimidating for them I think. Daws thought that this hospital experience was FUN!


Here is Dawson in the recovery room waiting patiently for Cole to wake up. He asked every few minutes, "Ask the nurse if he is ok." So they gave both boys these little dolls (in the waiting room) to color faces on and make them special. So Daws was quite proud of his. Not sure if those spikes are eyebrows or a spikey hawk going on with his doll. Coles just had 2 circles for eyes and a line for a mouth.

It took him a good 40 minutes to wake up after surgery. The nurse said he was his best patient of the day! (i realized it was because he was the only one that slept the whole time of recovery)

Here is Dawson still patiently waiting for his little buddy to wake up so he could talk his ear off like he usually does. He was pumped about his Root beer slushie the cute nurse gave him.

"Mom! He is ALIVE!" and them me SHHH don't freak him out! Daws instantly jumped up in his bed and told him about everything that happened the 3 hours he had missed. They gave him apple juice to make sure he could keep it down since he hadn't eaten anything ALL day! We got there at 7:30am and he was ready to roll about 2pm.

Just a little brotherly bonding time before we released. He looks so loopy and exhausted! (both of them do actually)

And then the grand exit in nothing but the "Radio Flyer" What a great hospital and wonderful staff Primary Children's Hospital has.
He had a VERY tired rest of the day and kinda floppy BUT he is back in action and hasn't missed a beat since! I am so proud of my little buddy and I am glad it all went so well!
(if you are wondering what surgery he had... it was a hypospadias... look it up.)
actually don't look it up.... you will see some porn!!! SORRY!