Making Room

With our new addition on the way we needed to get our rooms in order. We were hoping to move into a bigger house this summer, but as Stephen was out of job for so long we are staying in our 3 bedroom townhouse. We decided to have all 3 kids in one room, and the baby would have the smaller room. We did a bunch of cleaning and got rid of a lot of stuff, but it was worth it. I like how the rooms are. We already had bunk beds and my fabulous husband built a trundle bed, and the kids love it. Here are some before and after of the rooms...

this is the kids room

baby's room

There are still a few things left to be done, but I am not going to stress over it:) I guess it is a good thing we did a big clean up, because after many talks and prayers we have decided to move back in with my parents. We plan on moving in August and staying for a year. It will help us pay off some debt and build our savings back. I will have more updates on this venture as it unfolds:) No other major news now, all is well and we are just waiting for new little on to come.

Family Pics, Asheville, and Easter

About 2 weekends ago one of my bestest friends Sarah took some family photos for us. We had so much fun and she did a fantastic job. I was only going to pick out a couple and post, but it was to hard. So, I just made a slide show of some of my favorites.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Hailey and Kaleb had Spring Break last week, so I decided to take the kids up to Asheville to visit my Aunt Ellen, Meg and cousin Anna. We hadn't been up there to visit them in forever. It was just the kids and I, and we seriously had a blast. The kids are great travelers and my aunt and cousin were such a big help. We went swimming, watched my cousin play soccer, played at the park, and just enjoyed hanging out with each other. I love going up to the mountains, it is so beautiful up there. The weather was crazy though, it went from 70 degrees to 30 degrees and snowing in one day!! Now, I loved the trip, but I missed Stephen greatly. He was so wonderful and did a bunch of house work while we were gone and I am so thankful for him. Thank you Ellen, Meg and Anna for letting us come. We love you guys!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Easter was so much fun. We actually do all of the Easter bunny things on Saturday so the kids will focus more on our Savior for Sunday. They love getting there baskets and seeing what candy they got. We started a tradition with Hailey of having an egg hunt at my parents house and have enjoyed doing it every year since. This year Hailey and Kaleb decorated eggs with my mom and then when my nephews Sean and Jackson got there we had the hunt:) It is so fun to watch the kids run around and grab the eggs. Sunday was very nice and the kids all looked wonderful in their outfits (thank you mom for the outfits, you are the best).

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Well, that about wraps up this post. Have fun with all the pictures!

Haircuts, Sickness, and Birthday..Oh my

So, Hailey and I went to get our haircuts last Tuesday, and Karly was going to go on Thursday (her birthday). Hailey was so excited b/c I got her out of school early and it was just me and her. We go the spa/salon for our cuts, so it is really fun and we get pampered:) When they called Hailey, they asked if she wanted me to go back with her and she thought for a minute and said, "no, I can do it." I seriously almost cried, I can't believe my little girl is growing up. When it was my turn, I passed by where she was and she just smiled and continued talking to her stylist. I was so proud of her, b/c she told him (yes, she had a guy) exactly what she wanted, right at her neck with some layers. It looks awesome, and she loves how easy it is for her to do. Oh, and I love my cut too.

I was planning on taking Karly to get her haircut on Thursday for her birthday. Both Hailey and Kaleb are in school, so it was going to be our special trip. However, Wednesday evening I become really sick. Around dinner I felt nauseous and didn't eat, and just continued to feel crappy. Around 9pm I started throwing up and that didn't stop till about 5:45am Thursday morning. Thank goodness I have the worlds greatest husband, b/c he not only got up with me when I was sick, but also got up the next morning to put up decorations for Karly and get the kids ready for school. I called the doctor and of course they told me to come in. So, he took the kids to school and then being the wonderful daddy and husband that he is, took Karly to the salon for her haircut. I had already called my fabulous father, (who stayed home just to see if I needed any help), and he drove me to the doctor. I was completely dehydrated, so I need to get started on the IV fluids immediately. My dad stayed with me until Stephen got there with Karly ( her hair looks awesome, and she did a great job) and then he took Karly home with him. I was really upset b/c I felt like I was ruining her birthday, but she had the best birthday ever spending the morning with daddy and then the whole afternoon with Papa. I had to have 3 bags of IV fluid and be at the doctor for 5hrs. Stephen stayed with me the whole time:) I am just so thankful for him and my family for helping out when I needed it, I am really blessed. I was fine on Friday, just tired and I haven't had any problems since. Here is picture of Karly's cute hair.

We did get to celebrate Karly's birthday on Friday with just our little family and on Saturday with my whole family. Friday night we went to Chuck E Cheese and had a blast and then on Saturday we met everyone at my parents house for pizza, presents and cake. Karly had so much fun both nights and I can't believe my little girl is 2! Karly loves Mickey and Minnie Mouse, so that was theme of her party. I just put a slide show together of the fun festivities. Oh, Saturday we also had my fantastic and very talented friend Sarah take some family pictures of us, they are so awesome. When I get the CD, I will post some more. Ok, I think that about wraps everything up for now:)

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Picture Update

So, I just decided to post some pictures of my super family.

My handsome little man, and my handsome big man

These next few were taken at the park, oh and this was just a week after the snow.


Karly getting ready to ride and now here she goes....head first

Kaleb is heading down and now getting ready for the rock wall

My doughnut makers

hmm, this pepper looks good to eat.......ahh, it's HOT!!

I did it!! and Snow again!

Yesterday Karly put on both of her shoes all by herself! She had just been getting one on and then bringing the other one to Stephen or I, but she did both of them all by her self. She was in such a hurry to get outside and play that she went right over after breakfast and put them on. To bad she didn't have any pants on, but we were still proud. It is so nice to have all the kids get shoes on without help, it makes my day a little easier.

We also had another snow day yesterday!! I cannot believe we had snow in March! It wasn't as much as last time, but it sure was fun. Stephen and the kids had fun sledding, eating snow, and throwing snowballs. I did not get out this time, my snow clothes do not fit anymore:).

I am glad that we had snow, but I am really ready for things to warm up and stay warm!

Girls Night!!

This past Friday I had a girls night with my wonderful daughters and my amazing mother. It was so much fun. My brother and his wife invited Kaleb to spend the night and Stephen and my dad had to referee. So, I called up my mom and we decided to go out and have a fun night. Kaleb was so excited to go Sean's house, Hailey was excited to have a girls night, and Karly was just excited. I painted the girls nails and we went to Chili's for dinner, it was so good. The girls got some fruity drinks which they thought was so cool and we just enjoyed our dinner. After dinner we headed to the mall to walk around and got dessert. I just really had a blast with them and my mom. I really appreciate my mom for taking us out, she is so fun to hang out with and I love her like crazy. I just wish I had remembered my camera. Kaleb also had a blast with Sean and Jackson, it was good for him to have something special just for him. The rest of the weekend was great. Hopefully this week will be just as good.

Basketball and Valentines

What a wonderful Valentines Day we had!! The day started off early with church ball at 8am. All went well, and it was so nice to have Stephen there with me for a change. I had a good game and scored 8pts. Yes, I still play and will continue to play as long as the doctor says it is ok. After church ball we had Hailey's basketball team lunch and trophy ceremony. That was a lot of fun and Hailey loved getting a new trophy. When that was over we headed back home to watch..... basketball! NC State was playing and we love watching the games. And yes, State won!! So, when the game was over we decided we should start celebrating Valentines day:) Stephen and Kaleb had bought flowers for the girls, which are so pretty. It was so sweet to watch Kaleb give the flowers to his sisters. Then, the kids received some treats from my parents, and Stephen made them some really cool cards and we gave them some candy. When all the gifts had been handed out, we headed to dinner at Champps ( a sports restaurant, where we watched more bball). I love having dinner with all the kids and it really makes Valentines special for me. After dinner, we headed home and put the kids to bed and Stephen and I had special ice cream cake desserts for each other. It was such a fantastic way to end Valentines.

So happy to have her trophy

All of their Valentine goodies

My husband spoils me!

As a little side note, I just have say again that I have the greatest husband!! Stephen really does spoil me and I am so thankful to have him!! I love you Stephen!