Ultrasound!!!

So last Friday we had our ultrasound. We had originally decided not to find out what the baby was, and Chris was less than thrilled about it! We told the tech we didn't want to know, so when she was ready to look at the gender, she told us to look away. We did, and when she finished she told us it was safe to look. We continued on the measure the spine and legs and I knew what it was.

ITS A BOY!!

That little stinker kept flashing us his boy parts! There was no denying he is a BOY! Even the tech kept saying, "Ok buddy, we have seen it enough. Let's look at something else!"

We laughed so hard! Chris is thrilled! Maddie was super bummed because she wanted a little sister, and I am feeling a little overwhelmed. During the ultrasound he was so busy, and I feel him move a ton! I am afraid him and Cayden might gang up on me and be partners in crime! It will be really good for Cayden to have a brother though. He needs someone to rough and tumble with. Everything else looked good so far, and we are most grateful for that!

Here are some pics of our next little guy!

His profile. We had a hard time getting him to hold still for this one. Everytime the tech would almost have it, he would turn and look directly at us. It was too funny!

It's a BOY!

I love this one because he had his hands up by his face all the time. Whats weird is that my other two kids did too in their ultrasounds. Must be a comfy position!

And this one is of both of his legs outstretched and you can see his feet. Its amazing to me how a baby can grow like that inside of you!

We are super excited and can't wait to meet him!

Halloween

Happy Halloween!!

(sorry the pic is fuzzy)

Madison was "the gold princess", Cayden was Jack Jack from the incredibles, Chris was..... Chris, and I was a skeleton with our new baby on my tummy!

Yep, baby #3 on its way, due May 2011! Maybe I will start feeling better soon so I can get back to blogging!

My baby Cayden

Since the day he was born he has slept like this!

What a sweet boy!

Queen for the day

In Madison's class at school, her teacher has a Queen for the day, and the next day, a King for a day. Now, school just started last week, but on the second day, Madison's friend Bree got to be the Queen. Madison has been asking ever since when it would be her turn. I tried to explain the best I could to a 5 year old about patience, and how everybody will get a turn, so not to worry about it. Well, today was her day! Boy, was she excited!! I was working today, so she and Chris came down and showed me her crown that said "Queen Madison!"

As part of being the Queen or King, you get to stand up in front of the class and answer questions. Do you have a dog, what's your favorite color, etc...? Then everyone in the class draws a picture of you and puts their name on the back. The teacher combines them all together, and you get to take the book home to keep. It is so fun to see each child's interpretation of Madison, and it also helps us to learn the names of the kids in her class.

This picture is one of my favorites! A girl named Rachel drew it. I love it because Madison wore a purple dress with black leggings and black knee-high boots today. This girl got every detail! And look at the color blue she chose for her eyes. I love it!

Now that she has been the Queen, we can all relax a little, and focus on the more important aspects of school... Wait, I think being the Queen is most important!! :)

She didn't even say goodbye...

Madison started Kindergarten today!! I can't believe my baby is old enough for school! She has been so excited, and everyday has asked if it was "the day". When I told her today was "the day" she was beaming!
Here she is all ready to go!


In front of the school

Maddie and her friend Bree. These two girls are in the same class, and Bree's mom and I warned her that they might be too talkative... I have no idea where she gets that from.... :) When we got to the school, everyone was outside waiting for the teachers to come out. When they did, they told the students that they were going to get in a line in front of their teacher. Madison grabbed Bree's hand and off they went! She didn't even say goodbye! I think it has been harder on me than it is on her. I was a good girl though, and I didn't cry!

To celebrate this new freedom with only one kid, Chris and I went to lunch!

They read this poem on Good Things Utah the other morning and it totally describes how it is when your kids go to school.

She started school this morning,

And she seemed so very small.

As I walked there beside her

In the Kindergarten hall.

As she took her place beside

The others in the class,

I realized how all too soon

Those first few years can pass.

Remembering, I saw her as

She first learned how to walk.

The words that we alone made out

When she began to talk.

This little girl so absorbed

In learning how to write.

It seems as though she must have grown

to girlhood overnight.

My eyes were burned but hastily

I brushed the tears away.

Lest by some word or sign of mine

I mar her first big day.

Oh how I longed to stay with her

And keep her by the hand.

To lead her through the places

That she couldn't understand.

And something closely kin to fear

Was mingled with my pride.

I knew she would no longer be

A baby by my side.

But she must have her chance to live,

To work her problems out.

The privilege to grow and learn,

What life is all about.

And I must share my little girl

With friends and work and play;

She's not a baby anymore-

She's in Kindergarten today.

BOYS!

I guess this is what boys do best!

Poor kid fell down the outside stairs at my moms tonight... Sadly this was his second goose egg today. You can't even see the first one compared to the honken one. It looks like he has another forehead! Motrin, here we come!

He's Back!!!

My little brother, Elder Brandon Mower, came home from his mission to the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo West Mission yesterday!! We have been so anxious for this day to come, and now we can't believe he is really here!

My mom was so excited she could hardly stand it!


This is right after he came through the tunnel. He came home with 4 other missionaries from the Dominican Republic. We saw them coming, and then we saw Brandon stop, wait, and then walk out. He kinda looked at us, but not directly at us... Turns out, his companion stole his glasses, and he had been out of contacts for 4 weeks! He couldn't see us!! It was so sad. He told my mom he had to ask the other missionaries where to go to get to us! Needless to say, he has an eye appointment!

These women are the other moms to the missionaries that came home also. My mom has been emailing Elder Colby's mom, so they were excited to finally meet.
L-R: Elder Hatch's mom, my mom, Elder Yapias' mom, Elder Colby's mom.
It was so fun to see the families of the other Elders that Brandon has told us about. As a bonus, the all live from Provo to Centerville, so they can stay in touch.

Madison kept walking around with her sign and asking, "How much longer?" Seriously! It felt like forever!! This was also Brandon's first time meeting Cayden. I found out I was pregnant with him the week after he left to the MTC. Cayden was a little gun-shy, but got over that real fast.

All in all, he looks good! He lost some weight, and if the wind blows too much, he might blow away, but we have promised to fatten him up a little. He came home with a nasty cold that he says he has had for 3 weeks. Dr. appointment #2 is being scheduled! He are thrilled to have him home and back with our family again!

Well done, thou good and faithful servant!

**UPDATE

That nasty cold he came home with ended up being a sinus infection and pneumonia! Poor kid!