Isn't it so hard to wait patiently for something you want so badly! I'm still waiting for this little bean to make an appearance. I guess I shouldn't be surprised since all my babies have gone over my due date, but its still annoying and frustrating. Everyday I think "this could be the day...the 12th is the perfect day to have a baby", and every night as I climb into bed I think "please don't go into labor until the morning...and tomorrow is a new day...maybe THE day!" Most nights I climb into bed and the contractions begin. I think "okay, I'm going to try and sleep through these as much as possible", then I wake up a few hours later, and there gone. Guess I better start getting out of bed and walking when that happens again. Then maybe something will come of them.
We spent the weekend in Cardston for Heritage Days. We had a lot of fun! The kids loved the parade and got a ton of candy. Ryan was in the family ball tournament so we spent a lot of time watching him play ball. It brought back a lot of memories for me watching him play. Its been awhile since he's been able to play. Back when we were dating and engaged I would go to his games all the time. All I can say is he's still got it! We took the kids to their first fireworks show. The boys were so animated and funny. They loved them, and if you know Ty, he could not keep quiet the whole time. He had to make noises or comment on each firework. It was so funny. McKenna just laid her head on Grandma's lap cuddled in her blanket with her little face peeking out and had no reaction. She doesn't really like loud noises. When it was all over I asked her if she liked them and she said no. I said "but they were pretty!" and she said "well I liked the pretty one's!" It was a really fun weekend. I was really hoping I would go into labor so we could just leave the kids out there, but no such luck.
Monday was back to reality. Monday was my due date. We went out to Adam and Britt's, and spent the day out in Raymond to keep my mind off of the fact that it was my due date. We visited with Grandma and Grandpa and had a nice day. By Wednesday morning the kids and I had had enough of each other. Really a bad combination...a grumpy Mother, and kids who were whiny and disobedient because their tired of having a grumpy Mother! So in the evening Ryan shipped them off to my amazing in-laws. They are having much more fun out there I am positive! It has been peaceful around here. I have been cleaning and cleaning...hoping to clean myself into labor, but no such luck. So here I am waiting....waiting for something to happen. Waiting for this little bean to want me as much as I want them. Hopefully the waiting ends soon. The kids will return on Saturday. Please come before then little one!
Maybe I need another day out in Raymond. Visiting with my Gram. She is so like my Mother and I am desperately missing her right now. Then I can go hold my sweet little baby niece. Maybe she will inspire her cousin to finally want to come!
One week overdue folks! I've decided I need to stop putting my life on hold waiting for this baby to come! Life goes on! The little bean has to come at some point...he/she can't stay in there forever...right?
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Friday, November 23, 2012
Baby update.
My due date has come and gone...and still no baby.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Wicked

About a week ago Devon and I went to see Wicked in Calgary. It was everything I thought and wanted it to be! I love everything about broadway...that its done live, the stage, the props, the music...its just magic! The hardest part is not being able to belt out the songs along with the actor's! It was very well done and I loved every minute of it! Even the C-train ride there and back. Good times friend, good times!
ps. my nose looks extremely big in the above pic. I hope its just the camera, not my nose swelling to keep up with the swelling in my hands and feet...lol!! Only 4 weeks left!
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Mother's Day continued...
First off, what the heck has been up with blogger? I couldn't get on it for days...so this is much later then I intended, not that there is much excitement to report on, just more for journaling purposes.
To be honest, Mother's Day is usually not a very exciting day for me. It has nothing to do with my family not spoiling me or making it special, but more that I feel the loss of my own Mother very strongly. First thing Sunday morning I decided I wasn't going to be depressed. I prayed to feel grateful and special, and to feel comforted and to feel my Mom close. It worked! I had a really nice day. Right as I finished my prayer Ryan and the kids brought me breakfast in bed. And Ryan let me rest a lot while he took care of the kids and everything throughout the day. On our way to church I realized I forgot to get flowers for my Mom's grave, so I was really hoping we would get flowers at church (I usually don't want flowers and usually want chocolate), so of course, we got chocolate! Which was great for me and I definitely enjoyed it. My bestest friend came over later and cooked me a fabulous spaghetti dinner and I had a nice visit with her and the kids got to play with their Auntie Ginger. We all went to my Mom's grave site in the evening and the kids even made foam flowers for her. Then we headed back to our house for some yummy dessert! It was really a wonderful day! I am so grateful for all the love and support, and wonderful people that I have in my life! My husband is truly incredible! And I have beautiful children who tell me they love me and always want to hug and cuddle. I am one lucky Mama! I'm grateful for this little bean growing inside of me, and for the trust that Heavenly Father put in me to raise these children. I am grateful to be a Mom!
To be honest, Mother's Day is usually not a very exciting day for me. It has nothing to do with my family not spoiling me or making it special, but more that I feel the loss of my own Mother very strongly. First thing Sunday morning I decided I wasn't going to be depressed. I prayed to feel grateful and special, and to feel comforted and to feel my Mom close. It worked! I had a really nice day. Right as I finished my prayer Ryan and the kids brought me breakfast in bed. And Ryan let me rest a lot while he took care of the kids and everything throughout the day. On our way to church I realized I forgot to get flowers for my Mom's grave, so I was really hoping we would get flowers at church (I usually don't want flowers and usually want chocolate), so of course, we got chocolate! Which was great for me and I definitely enjoyed it. My bestest friend came over later and cooked me a fabulous spaghetti dinner and I had a nice visit with her and the kids got to play with their Auntie Ginger. We all went to my Mom's grave site in the evening and the kids even made foam flowers for her. Then we headed back to our house for some yummy dessert! It was really a wonderful day! I am so grateful for all the love and support, and wonderful people that I have in my life! My husband is truly incredible! And I have beautiful children who tell me they love me and always want to hug and cuddle. I am one lucky Mama! I'm grateful for this little bean growing inside of me, and for the trust that Heavenly Father put in me to raise these children. I am grateful to be a Mom!
Mother's Day.
First of all, let me say Happy Mother's day to all you amazing Woman out there! Mother's day for me has always been more about Womanhood then actually having children. A time to celebrate the special qualities that only a Woman has. I feel very blessed to be a Woman, and a Mother, and am grateful for the wonderful example that my Mother has always been to me. She is the most selfless, loving, and accepting person I have ever known and I will spend the rest of my earthly life trying to emulate her!
Mother's day started for me Friday morning. Ryan took the day off so that I could go to the Mother's day party that Nate's Kindergarten class was putting on for their Mom's. We had an hour of yummy food, pampering, and entertainment. As each Mother entered the classroom, their child met them at the door, said "thank you for coming", and took us to our seats where they pulled out our chairs for us, and gave us a little firefly pin to pin on ourselves. Once all the Mother's were seated our children served us angel food cake with strawberry's and whip cream, and punch. While we ate they did a little fashion show for us. Modeling very fun and unique hats. Here is a pic of Nate with his golf hat...


It was so cute. Our child then cleared our plates, then we moved to a bigger area and the kids did a little dance for us, which they then taught to us! Then they sang us a special song! When we went back into the classroom, the kids had a gift for us, which we couldn't open until Sunday. It was so nice and special! The perfect start to Mother's day! Here's Nate after they performed their song...

We headed home for some lunch, and then Ryan and the kids drove me to Fort Macleod to meet my Mother in-law and sister in-law. Here's a pic of Ty falling asleep on the drive there...

I said goodbye to my family and headed to Calgary for a weekend of girl time, pampering, and spiritual uplifting! First we did some shopping, ate dinner, and then went and got pedicure's done. Here is my finished product...

Then we headed to Time Out for Woman where we listened to some fabulous speakers. We got back to our hotel pretty late but were hungry so we ordered some food, then went to bed. We ordered breakfast in the morning, and then headed back to Time Out for Woman. We spent the whole day there listening, learning, laughing, and feeling inspired to be better, but to also love and appreciate who we already are. The conference theme was about becoming. What we can become and what we want to become. It was very, very good, and inspired and motivated me. The biggest thing I took away was that sometimes I tend to put myself in this Motherhood bubble. There are so many things I "can't or shouldn't" do because I'm a Mother (this is probably the reason that so many woman say they lose themselves as their rearing small children), but that anything is possible. Raising our children is the most important job we will do but that doesn't mean that we can't still learn and grow in other ways, and do the things that make us happy as well. It was a really good conference. A perfect pre-Mother's day weekend. I had such a fun time with Connie and Jacki and am so grateful for their example's, but especially their friendships! On our drive back home I was wishing we were staying just one more night, but it was exciting to see Ryan and my little kiddies cute little faces! I looked at them and saw just a little glimpse in their excited and happy faces the way THEY see me and it felt so great and wonderful! Sunday was also a fabulous day, but I'll continue that post tomorrow. I've already spent enough time on my blog. So....
To be continued...
Mother's day started for me Friday morning. Ryan took the day off so that I could go to the Mother's day party that Nate's Kindergarten class was putting on for their Mom's. We had an hour of yummy food, pampering, and entertainment. As each Mother entered the classroom, their child met them at the door, said "thank you for coming", and took us to our seats where they pulled out our chairs for us, and gave us a little firefly pin to pin on ourselves. Once all the Mother's were seated our children served us angel food cake with strawberry's and whip cream, and punch. While we ate they did a little fashion show for us. Modeling very fun and unique hats. Here is a pic of Nate with his golf hat...
It was so cute. Our child then cleared our plates, then we moved to a bigger area and the kids did a little dance for us, which they then taught to us! Then they sang us a special song! When we went back into the classroom, the kids had a gift for us, which we couldn't open until Sunday. It was so nice and special! The perfect start to Mother's day! Here's Nate after they performed their song...
We headed home for some lunch, and then Ryan and the kids drove me to Fort Macleod to meet my Mother in-law and sister in-law. Here's a pic of Ty falling asleep on the drive there...
I said goodbye to my family and headed to Calgary for a weekend of girl time, pampering, and spiritual uplifting! First we did some shopping, ate dinner, and then went and got pedicure's done. Here is my finished product...
Then we headed to Time Out for Woman where we listened to some fabulous speakers. We got back to our hotel pretty late but were hungry so we ordered some food, then went to bed. We ordered breakfast in the morning, and then headed back to Time Out for Woman. We spent the whole day there listening, learning, laughing, and feeling inspired to be better, but to also love and appreciate who we already are. The conference theme was about becoming. What we can become and what we want to become. It was very, very good, and inspired and motivated me. The biggest thing I took away was that sometimes I tend to put myself in this Motherhood bubble. There are so many things I "can't or shouldn't" do because I'm a Mother (this is probably the reason that so many woman say they lose themselves as their rearing small children), but that anything is possible. Raising our children is the most important job we will do but that doesn't mean that we can't still learn and grow in other ways, and do the things that make us happy as well. It was a really good conference. A perfect pre-Mother's day weekend. I had such a fun time with Connie and Jacki and am so grateful for their example's, but especially their friendships! On our drive back home I was wishing we were staying just one more night, but it was exciting to see Ryan and my little kiddies cute little faces! I looked at them and saw just a little glimpse in their excited and happy faces the way THEY see me and it felt so great and wonderful! Sunday was also a fabulous day, but I'll continue that post tomorrow. I've already spent enough time on my blog. So....
To be continued...
15 Weeks.
Last week I said goodbye to my first trimester and hello to the
second! This was a highly anticipated transition, and although I didn't
magically feel better as soon as I hit 14 weeks like I had hoped, I am
definitely feeling better and things are looking up! I am still pretty tired,
but am no longer feeling sick all day long. Usually in the evenings I get hit
with a bit of nausea and I am still careful what I eat in the evenings, but
have been puke free for a couple of weeks. I've been getting a lot of
headache's, but other then that I'm feeling pretty good. I was able to hear the
little bean's heartbeat a few weeks ago. It really doesn't get old and it makes
you realize that you truly are growing a little life inside of you. What a
special feeling! The kids ask lots of question's and are really excited to have
a new brother or sister. Every time I eat something Ty and McKenna will say
"is that for your baby?". They are so cute and I love their interest
and their questions. I thought about adding a picture but you really can't see
a baby bump yet. There is a little one, but not one that would be noticed by
most. I'm looking forward to a little bump to start to grow, for my upcoming
ultrasound (no, sadly we aren't finding out the sex this time), and to feel
some movements! I love the second trimester!
My friend Devon
has an amazing Motherhood Project that she's working on this year. Once a month
she's featuring Mother's at different phases. The Mom will answer some questions
about Motherhood and of course there will be some stunning photo's of the Mom
and her children doing things they love to do together. It is really inspiring
and special so I urge you to check out her blog once a month. We will be
featured at some point and I'm really looking forward to it. Go to
devondurocher.com and click on her blog to check out her feature of the
beautiful Jessica and her darling lady London. The pictures are to die for!
Feelin Good.
It feels good to forgive and forget and move on. It feels good to
stop feeling sorry for myself and to feel grateful...
grateful for this
life growing inside of me...
grateful for being
surrounded by amazing and supportive people...
grateful to be
loved so completely by an amazing Man (seriously Ry, you have been there for me
in every way possible these last few weeks! Thank you, thank you, thank
you!)...
grateful that
Heavenly Father let me be the Mother of three precious and beautiful spirits...
grateful that
Heavenly Father listens to me, answers my prayers, and helps me move forward!
I am so blessed,
and it Feels Good!
Lesson's learned.
You all remember my last entry about having my feelings hurt after
being what I felt was an attack on a comment I made on a friends blog. It has
been an amazing learning experience for me, and even though I was hurt and my
ideas and beliefs were challenged, it felt good to think about the reason's I
believe what I do, and it only reaffirmed what I already knew to be true. I
want to share these things on my blog for all of you, but especially for me.
When I make my 2011 book, it will be in there for me to read and remember,
because its a lesson I may need to be reminded of over and over again. Its
going to be long, so bare with me, and I will completely understand if you
don't read it all. I of course won't post everything, but just the things that
I feel are important and that I want to remember.
It all started
when I read a friend of mine (whom I'll refer to as H)'s blog. She wrote a very
personal experience about a very real thing for a lot of women, including me at
times, She talked about the awful feelings and thoughts about not being an
adequate Mother, about feeling like she made a mistake in thinking she could do
this, and that she didn't want to do it anymore. She also talked about an
answer through prayer that she received through her little boy, that made her
want to try harder and be better. It was beautifully said and I for one was
grateful for her honesty. I commented about how I felt the same way and talked
a bit about my experiences and then I said that these feelings were normal but
not right. That Heavenly Father didn't intend for us to be unhappy in this
calling. I felt good about what I said, but later when I checked to see some of
the responses and advice that she got, one of her follower's totally dissed my
comment, making me feel really bad. I wrote back making sure H new what I meant
and that I didn't hurt her feelings, then I politely told N that she said some
hurtful things and that I thought it was uncalled for. Anyway, she wrote back
saying she was sorry for hurting my feelings, but that what I said was damaging
to young lds women and that she stood by what she said. So I wrote a response
back to defend myself and my beliefs. I'm still undecided as to if I should
send it to her or not, but I would like to share my answer now, on my blog,
because its something I believe in strongly and want to remember.
"I appreciate
your response, but feel that we have differing views on this. I think you got
to explain why you feel the way you do, so I would like to explain why I feel
the way I do. I’m not trying to change your opinion, but only defend my
reasons. First I would like to say that what someone says reflects who they
are, so when you attack someone’s words, you are attacking them. I did feel
attacked. I’ve had a hard couple of years with some very hard circumstances and
struggles and it’s been a long time since I’ve truly felt good about myself.
That is a journey that I am facing and I am slowly putting the pieces back
together and am trying to find that inner happiness within myself. Just because
you have a different opinion then someone else it doesn’t mean you should tear
their opinion down and say unkind and offensive things to prove your opinion or
ideas. There is a much nicer way to do it.
You assumed right.
I always think about a response before I say it, especially with something so
raw and personal as what H shared with us. I meant what I said. Of course we’re
not going to be happy all the time. Nobody enjoys “cleaning up messes all day
long”. I will always hate potty training my kids, but we are not talking about
little things like that. We were talking about feeling so bad and having such
awful thoughts that we “wish we were doing something else” or that we “regret
having kids”. To me, those are serious, and dangerous thoughts. Are they
normal, yes. Many women feel that way. I have felt that way. Are they rational?
No. They are dangerous. Is it right for us to regret having kids? NO it is not.
When we feel those feelings, do we like it? No. Does it scare us? Yes. So what
do we do. We pray, we find anything that will help us be happy again, that will
help us enjoy our lives. I know women personally who have let those feelings
fester and do nothing about them. They feel justified in feeling those things
and they spend less and less time with their kids, and more time doing things
for themselves and it has caused problems in their marriage. Women leave their
kids and husbands searching for a more selfish kind of happiness. I’ve worked
with women who have gotten their children taken away from them because they
didn’t want to take care of them. Are these extremes? Yes. But they’re real
things that are happening to good people. My comment was for H, because I knew
she would know what I was talking about and not be offended or be hurt by my
comment. We have discussed this and she wasn’t. She understood what I was
saying. Does she agree with me? I don’t know, that’s not the point. But atleast
she knows that I cared enough to share my experiences and ideas. When you share
something like that, your going to get opinions and advice that you don’t agree
with or will never try. The point is you see the support and friendships that
you have to help you get through it. She said she didn’t want “any pats on the
back” and that’s what I did. I told her how I felt about it, and I stand by
that. It’s normal to feel those things, but it’s not right. We should do
everything we can to move ourselves away from those destructive thoughts.
Motherhood IS a
calling from God. He does want us to be happy in this calling. Will we be all
the time? No. Does he know that? Yes. But he also trusts us to do all that we
can to find that happiness. To be good Mother’s, and to take are job seriously
and do the best that we can. It’s a journey different for each of us, but he
wants the same outcome for all of us. My friend said it best when she said “so
just b/c our thoughts or feelings are human nature...doesn’t mean we should
encourage them and coddle ourselves and not learn or grow or try to change our
thoughts or bad feelings...about motherhood, about life, about
ourselves...about anything...
you allow yourself
to feel those thoughts and then move on..move up..move forward...that is why we
are here...bottom line.”
I guess we will
just have to agree to disagree on this matter. Are my ideas flawed or
dangerous? No. Are yours? No. They are just different. What works for you, may
not work for me. That’s okay. If we’re both happy, and are learning, and
growing, and are striving to be something better, then that’s the most important
thing. I don’t expect you to respond. I think we both said how we felt and
explained why. That’s the beautiful thing about differing opinions. Sometimes
your ideas will change and grow into something more, or sometimes it will just
reaffirm even more strongly the things you already believed. I just ask that
you be careful how you express your opinions and not do it by tearing other’s
opinions and ideas down.
Good luck to you
in all you do
Kelli Olsen"
I sent my response
to my dearest friend Devon to see what she thought. She truly is my soul
sister. We are very different people with very different personality's but we
are both passionate about the same things and have the same beliefs about
pretty much everything. She wrote this response back to me, which I thought was
beautiful and inspiring, and so true. Again, sorry for the length, but these
are very important things to remember!
"I think that
regardless if you send this or not..that 2 things happened here as a result of
this situation:
1. By stating your
original thoughts and then by having them challenged like they were in a public
way you perhaps created a moment for any other woman who read what transpired
to dig deep and decide how they felt about the negative thoughts in their life.
Will they all agree with you? Perhaps not, but maybe one will...maybe the next
time her readers feel like motherhood is a noose around her neck- there may be
a small voice that whispers to her that there is no greater calling..that joy
in motherhood is possible..and is of God. There may be a voice that reaffirms
the power of your words.
2. And perhaps
most important... This incident reaffirmed what YOU know to be true. So when
YOU have those feelings of inadequacy, when you feel like motherhood is a noose
around your neck..then perhaps what you have said here is an affirmation of the
testimony you have that motherhood is a divine calling from God, it will give
you the strength to get through the rough moments, because you know in your
heart that there is joy to be had, that you have been blessed beyond your
ability to comprehend with these glorious little spirits, because Heavenly
Father trusted you enough.
I truly believe
that this has been one of God's tender mercies, and although it may have felt
harsh and hurt your feelings, the lesson you are learning far outweighs the
momentary hurt that it caused. Heavenly Father knows you. Without a doubt, he
knows your name, your strengths and every one of your weaknesses - He sent his
son, our savior to feel each one of your sorrows and heartaches and every
feeling of sadness and inadequacies. he felt it all- collectively for all of
us, but most importantly individually for you. If you were the only one ever to
be sent to this earth..Christ would have still died for you..it's really quite
humbling..reminds me often that I can overcome all things.
And so maybe my
friend 3 things have come from this...another tender mercy..perhaps you have
reminded me (not a mother- and because of that I have my own self pitying
thoughts) that I should step up and fulfill my divine calling here on earth,
you have reaffirmed my belief in a Father in Heaven who ultimately sent us here
to find joy..that we might overcome the natural man to become like our savior.
So friend maybe it
did not feel at the time like this was a life lesson, or a blessing...but I
think that indeed it is. I said it before and I will say it again..even though
many times I will stumble, and forget..many times the weight of motherhood for
you, and the lack of motherhood for me will cause us to be filled with self
pity, despair and heartache...
Joy is of God. He
provided a way that we might find happiness in ALL things..Satan is the father
of despair..it is as simple as that.
As women, no
matter what our trials are..we must remember who we are, who we have been sent
to be, who we can become..step up and rise to the occasion. Despite all of
those voices in our heads that tell us we can't, or we shouldn't have to, or it
is too hard...I know that you and I can.
That was a long
winded response sorry, but these words are coming a mile a minute and I feel
impressed to write them, perhaps more for me even..to remind myself of who I
am.
Your response was
so articulate, so pure and true..and brave. Whether you send it or not..learn
the lesson that Heavenly Father is placing before you as a result of this...see
this as a tender mercy..and feel reaffirmed in your testimony of your divine
and sacred calling.
I love you! I'm
grateful that we have these moments as friends and sisters where our spirits
feel as though they are one! I almost want to thank that woman for providing a
way for this to happen..I think I needed it.
Have a good day,
drink some Ginger tea :)
If you need me.
I'm here"
Isn't she the
bestest! I just really want to thank all you amazing Women out there who are
giving it your all. You have all been such good examples to me and I really
enjoy reading your blogs! I know that Heavenly Father appreciates all that you
do and will be there for you when you need him! Love you!
Feelings hurt.
I just had such a bad blogger experience. Its probably because I'm
pregnant, and crazy emotional, but it still hurt. A friends blog that I read
was sharing about a really hard time that she's going through that I can
totally relate to because I've had the same feelings. I commented (because
thats what we do, right) and the next person that commented came right out and
said "whoa I can't believe Kelli just said that" and then dissed me a
whole bunch of times by saying "she's completely wrong and off the
mark" that I "kicked this girl while she was already down" and
that I was "spiritually immature". I couldn't believe it. I went back
to read my friends comments to see if anyone else had good advice, because I have
felt the way she was feeling, and read somebody completely dissing me. I felt
awful, then I felt like I had to apologize to this friend because I said
something wrong. I didn't think I was saying something wrong, maybe I'm just
not as good as expressing myself as others are. Anyway, I've been sitting here
trying not to get emotional and let it bother me, but it is, so I'll vent about
it on my blog because I know you guys will understand and not judge me for it!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Mother's Day!
I'm a little late on my Mother's Day post. After reading all the fabulous Mother's Day post's I sat here and stared at my computer not really knowing how to say what I've been feeling. I don't want to make such a special day for us Mother's so depressing, but thats kind of how I felt most of the day. I put on a happy face, but mostly I felt sad, and lonely. I miss her! And this Mother's Day just seemed to remind me how unfair it is that I don't have my Mother here with me anymore. In the afternoon I was lying in my bed feeling sorry for myself when I decided to write a little thank you note to my Grandma, and my sister's. I started to feel better as I realized that I'm surrounded by some pretty amazing women. We took some flowers to my Mom's grave, and then went out to my Grandma's for a nice ham and potato dinner. Later my aunt's and some cousin's came over and I had such a nice time visiting with them. It's nice to be near them because I can see piece's of my Mom in all of them and it brings me so much comfort. So even though the day might have started out sad, it ended good and I remembered all the things I have to be grateful for! Especially my three little one's who fill my days with love, and laughter. They make me a better person and push me to be so much more then I am. I love them!
I have to give a shout out to Ryan of course. He took the kids out to Cardston Friday night and I was able to go out for dinner with Britteni. I worked a couple of hours on Saturday and then got to go out for lunch with Devon before I headed out to Cardston, where the men folk (and my two sister in-laws) made a delicious dinner for us. He took care of the kids all weekend while I rested, and got to visit with all my most favorite girls! Thanks honey!
Now, a picture overload of Women in action! Doing what we do best!






































To all the amazing woman in my life, I thank you and love you!
I have to give a shout out to Ryan of course. He took the kids out to Cardston Friday night and I was able to go out for dinner with Britteni. I worked a couple of hours on Saturday and then got to go out for lunch with Devon before I headed out to Cardston, where the men folk (and my two sister in-laws) made a delicious dinner for us. He took care of the kids all weekend while I rested, and got to visit with all my most favorite girls! Thanks honey!
Now, a picture overload of Women in action! Doing what we do best!




























To all the amazing woman in my life, I thank you and love you!
Wow!
I am feeling quite blessed with all of the wonderful surprises that were given to me on my birthday! Its been the bestest birthday I've had in awhile.
Devon, what an awesome surprise! It made me feel so special, and you know I feel the same about you!
I ordered a couple of dresses online for my birthday from Ryan so I was extra surprised when he and the kids got me some hand weights (which I've been wanting) and a nice water bottle. I've been using just a regular old cup when I go on the elliptical, not so easy to drink from while your still trying to move. So that was quite exciting! I wasn't expecting that at all. Thanks Ry!
Devon came over late afternoon to babysit the kids while Ryan and I went to look at some show homes and go out for dinner. Then we went over to my Dad's to play ping pong. Cody and my cousin were there and I got yet another surprise from Cody when he gave me a card with a gift certificate in it! We don't usually get each other gifts. I'm so excited to go shopping! Thanks Cody! And thanks for babysitting Devon, and for the card and gift! and for the beautiful cards the kids presented me with when we got home! I love them! And thanks to Britteni and Bella for their beautiful cards as well!
Then I got to go out for dessert with my fabulous sister-friends! We had a blast and didn't get home until midnight. Funny thing was I invited them all to go out, but they had already been planning to surprise me and take me out! thanks Devon, Britt, and Naomi for a fun-filled evening of laughs and girl talk! Love you guys!
I also have to give a shout out to Connie, Jacki, and Shannon for a delicious turkey dinner, and gifts! I love spending time with you guys! And a shout out to all my facebook friends who took the time to wish me a happy birthday! Its great to know I'm loved! Love you all!
And that, is a fantastic birthday!
Devon, what an awesome surprise! It made me feel so special, and you know I feel the same about you!
I ordered a couple of dresses online for my birthday from Ryan so I was extra surprised when he and the kids got me some hand weights (which I've been wanting) and a nice water bottle. I've been using just a regular old cup when I go on the elliptical, not so easy to drink from while your still trying to move. So that was quite exciting! I wasn't expecting that at all. Thanks Ry!
Devon came over late afternoon to babysit the kids while Ryan and I went to look at some show homes and go out for dinner. Then we went over to my Dad's to play ping pong. Cody and my cousin were there and I got yet another surprise from Cody when he gave me a card with a gift certificate in it! We don't usually get each other gifts. I'm so excited to go shopping! Thanks Cody! And thanks for babysitting Devon, and for the card and gift! and for the beautiful cards the kids presented me with when we got home! I love them! And thanks to Britteni and Bella for their beautiful cards as well!
Then I got to go out for dessert with my fabulous sister-friends! We had a blast and didn't get home until midnight. Funny thing was I invited them all to go out, but they had already been planning to surprise me and take me out! thanks Devon, Britt, and Naomi for a fun-filled evening of laughs and girl talk! Love you guys!
I also have to give a shout out to Connie, Jacki, and Shannon for a delicious turkey dinner, and gifts! I love spending time with you guys! And a shout out to all my facebook friends who took the time to wish me a happy birthday! Its great to know I'm loved! Love you all!
And that, is a fantastic birthday!
My sister-friend!

Hi Everyone!
I'm hacking into Kelli's blog for two reasons today...First..its her 29th Birthday and Second..because this is her family blog and she is usually writing about the kids and the many activities that family life entails...Its time someone wrote something about her :)
Let me start by telling you a little about our Kelli..
- she is spunky and fun and uncomplicated..she needs very little to make her happy..I love that about her.
- she has an infectious laugh..I can hear it in my mind as I type this..and its making me giggle :)
- she is confident and outgoing and a generally all around nice person..I hope she has rubbed off on me at least a little bit in the last 9 years we have known eachother.
- She is a wife, mom, sister, friend and about a million other things to so many other people..I'm proud to be able to call her a friend and sister..(we aren't related by blood..but that never seemed to matter much to us...Thanks to Kim )
I can remember with clarity the day I first saw Kelli..I can remember what she was wearing right down to her sketchers..and right up to her sparkly eyeshadow...It is a day I will never forget..and it holds a really special place in my heart..for on that day..it was like there was a light over her head and a whisper into my heart said...you need to be friends with her...and I whispered back..ya right I'm sure she has many friends..why would she want me...
I'm happy to say that Heavenly Father has a bigger plan for me...for us..I'm happy that on that day and the days that followed he intervened..for my life has never been the same..and I can honestly say it wouldnt have been even half as good without her...
We often remark on how we lived 20 years without eachother...and sometimes forget that we havent been together forever anyways...There are moments and times in my life that she has been there for me exactly when and how she should be..There are times when unfortunately we havent been as close as we are now..and times when perhaps we have been closer...but all of those times have made us who we are..and brought us to a place where I think we can both say without a doubt that our friendship was meant to be...
We have had classes together, served in church callings together, lived together, and have been together for almost all family and holiday activities in the last 9 years that I have lived in here. I remember our silly adventures as YSA..staying up until 5am watching movies with our friends...having sleepovers in eachothers rooms, even though we lived in the same house together, having Sunday afternoon naps on her futon..and long long talks about things we were mutually passionate about..
And although life has changed quite dramatically for her especially, over the years..she is now married and is a mom to 3 brilliant, beautiful, energetic little ones..we have still remained the best of friends...through fun times..and happy times..through hard times and sad times..I know that nothing can shake the bond that Kelli & I share..I take great comfort in that truth...our friendship is not one of convenience...it is not one made up purely of lighthearted fun...it is a relationship born of inspiration..and one fostered by a sister like connection..She is indeed like a sister to me..and I am perhaps more grateful for that then she may ever know..
So here is to my Kelli...to our Kelli...
Happy Birthday Sister-Friend!
Thank you for touching my life, for sharing yourself and your family with me, for letting me fiercely love those little munchkins of yours, for sharing your beloved mom with me..6 years of being loved by her changed my life..Thank you for continuing to be there for me...for our long talks...for our special moments...thank you a million times over and over..
May this year bring you peace...happiness...and joy...you deserve it.
I love you & I'm looking forward to a lifetime of more memories and moments together!
dev.








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