Kids are so funny!

Tonight we took Madison to get some ice cream. I told her if she put on her jammies we could go inside and sit for a while. On the way home, we decided to drive by the Draper temple again because it looks so beautiful at night. All of the sudden from the back seat Madison said, "Hey guys. I'm gonna go to sleep now, so could you talk quiet?"

It was so cute! We laughed, and within minutes she was out! I love her little personality she has developed, sassyness and all!

Baby Update...

I have been so excited for my appointment today, because at my last appointment my doctor told me we would schedule my c-section today. I have looked forward to today as a light at the end of the tunnel. I really am feeling good. I can't complain. Aside from the normal aches and pains of being pregnant, I haven't had any complications. So today when I went in I informed my doctor that our insurance would be changing on March 1, so instead of having to deliver at Jordan Valley, I would be able to deliver at Alta View again. He seemed happy about that and said, "Well that's great! We will hold off on scheduling the c-section then for now, and play it by ear." WHAT??? I was super bummed! I am one of those people who likes to have a plan, and I hate chaos. I don't really like surprises, and I am super organised. So to be able to know ahead of time when our baby would be born is perfect for me. But to play it by ear... Its gonna kill me! I am ok to go to my due date, so that's not the problem. I want this little guy to be healthy and come home with me, but I really wanted to be able to mark the day on the calendar. DANG! Maybe I should have just stayed at Jordan Valley...

Fun weekend trip!

**CAUTION- PICTURE OVERLOAD!!**

This weekend we were lucky enough to get away to St. George with my family. My dad works for Nestle, and every year they sponsor one SUU basketball game. The Nesquik bunny even gets to attend and go out and interact with the fans. Last year we just went and watched, but this year my hubby got to fulfill his dream of being a "bunny." Nestle actually paid him to dress up in the bunny suit and go out and have a good time. The only problem was that the fan in his giant head never got charged, so he was dying of heat! In between appearances he had to go take off his head to cool off. All in all though he did a great job, and the kids loved him!

Chris and his "escorts" taking a break to cool off

Our Nesquik bunny getting dressed

Even though Madison knew it was her daddy in the costume she was still a little scared. Look how big the head is on that costume!

Then on Friday we got to hang out all day. We went and saw the St. George Parade of Homes. Beautiful, but very overpriced! Then we went swimming outside! In FEBRUARY! The weather was beautiful and we had a blast. Madison loved the little floater we had for her. She was even brave enough to swim without holding onto Chris. I was very impressed, and a little shocked because last time we went swimming last year she hung on for dear life!

She loves to swim with dad!

Swimming all by herself!

Don't they look so much alike?

Later that night we went to this place called "Fiesta Fun." Its basically like Boondocks in St. George. Madison had a blast on the Go-Karts! They wouldn't let me go on them being pregnant, so I got to watch and be jealous. They had mini go-karts for the little kids too. I wasn't sure if Madison would want to go on them, but she did and surprisingly enough she could actually steer them. It was too funny though because she was so concerned that she would bump the side, that she wouldn't look straight ahead. She was concentrating on those bumpers.

Riding the Go-Kart with Kelsey

Getting ready to drive herself on the mini go-karts

Watching those bumpers!

We had to get a few last pictures in the warm weather before we left Saturday. The weather was so nice, and we really didn't want to leave! A quick vacation, but a ton of fun! Thanks Dad and Mom..(and Nestle)... for all the fun times we get to spend with you!

Maddie on a rock outside our hotel

Her and Uncle Alex trying to be goofy, while Uncle Adam tries to get in on a good picture

All of us kids...minus Brandon...


THANKS AGAIN DAD!!!

Princess in socks?

Madison got a ton of new princess dresses and attire for Christmas, and everytime she wants to get dressed up in them, she always wants me to leave her socks on. Go figure! Tonight she asked Chris to be her prince and take her to the "Royal Ball" How cute! So I just had to share our "Princess In Socks"

She'll be a great big sister!

Today I was in my room, and I heard Madison playing with her doll. I heard her say it was time for a nap, and then she came in to talk to me. A few minutes later she started saying, "wahhh, wahhh. She went running into the baby's room, so I followed her. Sure enough she had laid her baby in the new pack-n-play that we just set up for the baby. She yelled to her baby, "don't worry sweetie, I'm coming!" What a sweet girl! She will be such a good sister. She is so excited for her brother to come, and so are we!

Baby quilt and baby update

So when I was pregnant with Maddie I really wanted to make her a rag quilt. Well seeing as I know nothing about sewing, I had my cousin help me. I thought I was doing so well until I showed it to her and she had to unpick the seams because they were so crooked...dang! So with this little guy I was determined to make him a rag quilt, but this time by myself. After some serious talking with my sister-in-law, Erica, I got all the measurements for the fabric and some good sewing tips and took the plunge! After a few little bumps in the road, or bumps in the sewing machine, I finished the quilt all by myself!

And ta-daaaa!!!



I used the sewing machine Chris bought me for Christmas, and I was so pleased with the finished product! It looks so good, as long as you don't look too close, and I am so happy that I did it all by myself. Who knew I could sew a little with some serious practice. Thanks for all the tips Erica!

**Quick baby update... I am still measuring bigger, but after the ultrasound, the doctor is not too concerned. He said we will continue to watch the growth of the baby and my belly, and evaluate as it gets closer. He did say that we would not go past the 6th of April though, so that's at least a light, a very dim light, at the end of the tunnel. I also had to have the RhoGAM shot today. I am A- and Chris is O+. I had it with Maddie too, and when she was born they tested her and she is also O+. So I had another shot then. They gave it to me today and then after this little guy is born they will test his blood and then I will possibly get another shot after the birth. Other than that all is well, and we are getting more and more excited everyday for this sweet baby boy to join our family!

Growing pains???

So if you go back to May of 2008, there is a post about when Madison fell at my grandma's house and scraped her knee. Not a big deal, but ever since then she gets up about 2-3 times a week in the middle of the night crying that her knee hurts. Its a good 30-45 minutes of crying, Motrin, a hot pad and rubbing her leg until she goes back to sleep. So at first, I thought it must still be sensitive from when she fell. But as the months went by, I started asking around, and decided it must be growing pains. But here it is 8 months later, and we are still dealing with knee pain. On Thursday she even woke up from her nap complaining about it. I decided that I had better take her to the doctor to have him look at it. We went in and explained the situation, and he agreed that after 8 months it shouldn't still be bugging her. He opted for an x-ray just to be sure there were no fractures, cysts, or tumors. After a knee and hip x-ray, our pediatrician, Dr. Valentine, agreed that it must be growing pains. Her x-rays looked completely normal. Thank goodness! Even though it was quite the ordeal, just to have the reassurance that its nothing is so comforting. Maybe it was a waste of time and money, but I think a mothers piece of mind is whats most important. Thanks goodness for doctors!

This is her left knee



This is her hip

I do just have to say that the guy who did her x-ray was amazing! His name was Bill, and he was so cute. Maybe around 60 years old, with a cute southern accent. He was so patient with her, and even though she screamed bloody murder when I made her lay on the table, he showed her everything and made her very comfortable. I, being preggo, had to go stand on the other side of the wall, so I just got to watch from a window. He was super cute with her, and by the time we were done, she was laughing. What a nice guy!