Sabreena Lynn has arrived!!!

Our baby girl arrived Monday May 18th at 3:59 p.m. She weighed 7lbs. 8oz. and was 20" long. She is ADORABLE!!! She slept all through the night (from 11:00-ish to about 6:00am) her first night home... which mommy loved!! We shall see how she does tonight. Everything went very well in her delivery to our family. Her big brothers love her... yet Zackary is still a little unsure of the girl thing! But I know he will come around soon. He has even held her already, so that is good. We joke with him about having to have tea parties w/her and it is pretty funny to see his reactions... I know he will love her and be a great big brother, just as he is to all the others. There is a reason he was our first!! Ean and Jeremy cannot get enough of her. They are always running to wash their hands to hold her. It is so cute. My little baby Landon, who now is a big brother, loves holding and kissing her. So CUTE!! We will post more pictures later!!

Time has come and gone so quickly...

Time has flown by this past couple of months. We are very busy and thus been putting off making new posts. Here is a little update and pictures will follow this weekend... hopefully!!

March 6th - Ean turned 8 and just a couple weeks later, he was baptized!! We were very excited and proud of him in this decision. He has grown and changed so much since that day. What an amazing little boy he is.

April 4th - Zackary turned 9 already! He is getting to old for me... :( He is up to my shoulder in height now and loving every minute of it. He will pass my mom and sisters really quickly and he loves that!

April 23rd - My handsome hubby and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary that day. I cannot believe that 10 years has already passed. It is crazy!! We didn't travel anywhere, seeing as how I was 8 months pregnant, but we did have a fun evening out. It was nice to spend a few hours with him. We rarely have the chance to do that with 4 kiddos and a 6 day per week job. It was really fun!

May - the boys had their jog - o - thon at school. It is a fundraiser the school does every year and the boys really look forward to running (they don't get that from me that's for sure!). They go out and get pledges from friends and neighbors and then run laps around the track. This year Zackary ran 10 laps, Ean 12 and Jeremy 10. Landon and I went to support and cheer them on and he ended up running about 100 meters or so. It was pretty cute.

Soccer and baseball season have also begun. Zackary is playing soccer again this spring and loving it. Their team is so far undefeated!! Which is great because last season they lost every game. Definately different this year. He is doing better and learning more skills... but mainly he just loves getting out there and having fun! And it shows... Jeremy is playing baseball... coachpitch that is. He loves it. His coach is pretty great, he has been his coach for baseball twice and basketball once so he knows us pretty well. That makes it fun. He and his cousin Spencer are on the same team which has been nice for Heidi and I when we can't make a game or a practice. I have only missed one game because of he and Zackary overlapping, so that is amazing! We are at practices for both boys twice a week and games ALL DAY on Saturday, expecially with my other nephew playing t-ball. It makes for a crazy weekend... EVERY weekend. But it is really fun.

May 7th - I had my last and final DR visit yesterday. I am dialated to a 3, 50% efaced and the baby is at negative 2. We are in progress. Things are actually happening. We called the hospital and set up the date and time. I am going in on Monday May 18th at 6:45 to have a baby!!! Unless she decides to show up her brothers and actually come early... and on her own. I can only hope! I am done being pregnant. I want to be able to put shoes on, wear clothes that fit, start my workout again, see my feet, SLEEP... all the things I miss. Only 10 more days to go!! Wow, I really need to choose a name and soon...

All in all, things are going well... I hope to post pix soon. We have had our computer fail on us in March for about 4 weeks, then our moniter died. We obviously have a new one now but that wasn't any fun!!

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Pay it Forward...

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice--for you! This offer does have some restrictions and limitations...

1.) I make NO guarantees that you will LIKE what I make! (I can only hope)...

2.) What I create will be just for you.

3.) It WILL be done this year.

4.) You have no CLUE what it’s going to be … it may be cards, something delicious or a complete surprise to you (and me!) … who knows?

5.) Most importantly, you MUST offer the same deal on your blog - the first 5 people to comment on your blog get something made by YOU!

I am excited to start, so leave comments!!!

This is getting harder and harder...

Ok, so we thought we had a name for our little bun... but the other night we were talking and it seems that neither of us feels the name to be, well, comfortable anymore. It just doesn't feel like the right name. Even though I still love the name, it just doesn't feel right. So we are back to square one. I still love the name Gwendolynn Loraine, but Tim doesn't. I also like Miranda Lynn... he is not saying anything about that one. I am writing to say that we need some ideas... some cute, pretty, girly names... Any ideas!!!

Needing some help...

We think we have a name chosen for our new little girl (although it still isn't 100%), but would like some thoughts from others... We both (which is rare) like the names Bree and Ellee, but I can't have two of my kids with the same first innitial (we already have Ean) and our last name is so short that I need the name to be longer... so I thought of Brielle. We both like the name. We want something pretty, uncommon, but not wierd, and we could call her Bree or Ellee for short, if we wanted to. I have named all of my kids after someone special to me and want to do the same for this one too. The middle names I have thought of, because they are family names, are Lynn, Loraine and Kathleen.

What do you think sounds the best??

Brielle Lynn

Brielle Loraine

Brielle Kathleen??

The results are in!!!

For those of you who want to know, we are having a... CUTE baby GIRL!!

Don't you just love the 3D pictures... I think they are so neat!

We are pretty excited... this will be a whole new world for our family. We are ready for the adventure!!

10 years!!

My husband and I will be celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary in April this year! We have been planning a trip to Disneyland with the boys, then found out that I was expecting. I am NOT going to Disneyland while 8 months pregnant! So, I need some ideas for how we could celebrate... we have never done a big thing before, just dinner or something. But this is 10 years that we are talking about. That is a big milestone! I want to do something fun!

Any ideas???

Boy or Girl???

I went to my dr yesterday for my first visit and he was so excited to see me... he has delivered all of my kiddos. He is awesome! He asked if I wanted to find out what I was having today and I said YES! So he got out the portable ultrasound machine and we checked out my little babe! Although we couldn't see anything. Shy little guy I guess. We have never had that happen before. So, now I have to wait until January 20th to see. Hope I can make it... I am so excited!!

We have been thinking of names... I like to get a jump start on things... and these are some that I like in order...

Scott Aaron

Ryder Allen

Ameila Lynn

Gwendolynn Loraine

My husband likes...

Benjamin & Korynne

What do you think we are having??

What names do you like??

Merry Christmas!!!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Good thing I am being tagged so much....

Otherwise, there would be no new posts right now... Here it goes!

Hubby Tag...

1. Where did you meet your husband? In the singles ward in Medford, OR

2. How long did you date? 9 months

3. How long have you been married? 9 1/2 years... and counting!

4. What does he do that surprises you? I do NOT like surprises...

5. What is your favorite feature of his? He is just so cute, I don't have a favorite!
6. What is his best quality? His willingness to serve

7. Does he have a nick name for you? not really

8. What is his favorite food? He likes just about anything... although he does love my crockpot lasagna. He is also a big steak and potato guy too.

9. What is his favorite sport? skiing and rock climbing
10. When and where was your first kiss? a few weeks after dating... in his front yard

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? play games and watch movies together

12. Do you have children? yes, 4 boys and one more on the way (not sure if it's a boy or girl yet)
13. Does he have hidden talents? hidden? he has an awesome voice, but doesn't hide it.

14. How old is he? 35

15. Who said I love you first? I think this one is kind of a tie...

16. His favorite music? country

17. What to you admire most about him? his knowledge of the gospel

18. What is his favorite color? Blue
19. Will he read this? if I let him know I did it.

20. Who do you tag? Tiana, Erin W., Carol and Chats

Picture tag...

I have been tagged... here is what to do. Okay, so it starts with opening the first folder of your pictures, and posting the first picture in your file. Then do the second folder and second picture, and so on, until you've reached the tenth folder. You can explain the picture if you feel the need to.

Picture #1 - Ean picked a flower for me while we were all picking blackberries at the park. My boys are all so sweet and are always picking me flowers... I love it!

Picture #2 - This summer we went swimming a couple of times at, as my son calls it, Uncle Chuck's mother's house. The boys love going there... but here, Landon is a bit sad... I don't remember why.

Picture #3 - My family doing our annual talent show on the 4th of July in our front yard.

Picture #4 - Landon totally laughing at Zackary. I think he was tickling his legs...

Picture #5 - Jeremy at one of his basketball games, dribbling down the court! He is so cute.

Picture #6 - Zackary playing in the group with the parachute at scout camp this past June. He had so much fun there!

Picture #7 - Every year on our birthdays, we go out and get donuts for breakfast. Jeremy and Landon are enjoying some white powdered! Nice mess... look at Landon's poor little hand :(

Picture #8 - My husband, Tim, looking through the scrapbook of his 35 years that I made and gave to him on his birthday... in March this year!

Picture #9 - In February this year, Landon touched our fireplace (while I was in the shower... when else! I didn't even know it was on!) and got 3rd degree burns on his precious little hand. Everything healed perfectly though... thank you!

Picture #10 - Zackary sledding down my parents driveway earlier this year, January I believe. We all got together, my sisters and their boys, and went sledding for hours. We had a blast!

I tag... Heidi, Holly, Chat's and Ann Marie! Have fun... can't wait to see your fun pictures...

Black Friday...

Yes, I was there!! I was up at 3:20 am and we had a plan. I met my mom and sister and we headed out at quarter to 4! We had our lists and schedules. We were ready. We were off to JC Penny at 4am. We were in and out in less then 30 minutes!

Then we went to Gottschalks, but it didn't open until 5am so we went to get muffins and juice. I was starving!! We made it back to Gottschalks in plenty of time to wait in line. But not for more than 5 minutes. We got what we wanted and went to Walmart, by 5:30. Got all we wanted to get there and was out within one hour! Amazing. I think there was about 5000 people there. I remember going a few years ago before it became 24hours and waited outside in line for an hour... at least! Never again!

We then went to Big 5 and found what we were looking for there, nice. Then to Walgreens. Yes, Walgreens. I have never been there before but they had exactly what I was looking for. I didn't know it until we arrived. I was so happy. Now my son will have just what he asked for and at a fabulous price!

I did end up going to Medford to the Mall, Target, Toys R Us and Joann's, but didn't find too much. Oh well. A fun day for me anyhow. I love Black Friday. I love the deals, I love getting together with my family to shop... without the kids. I love the great deals... I saved so much money this trip, it was awesome. We went all over GP and I was back home before 8:30. The kids were just starting to wake up. I have been shopping on this day for years! I love it!! The Christmas season is here!!!!

I wish I would have taken pictures of all of us crazy girls! Fun memories!!

Does anyone else do the Black Friday shopping extravaganza??

Happy Birthday Jeremy Thomas!!

My little boy turned 6 years old today!! He was so excited. His exact words to me were, "Mom, I have been waiting for my birthday all year!" And he said it with such excitement! He had lots of family here with him to celebrate and had a blast! Thank you to all of you that joined us in this special time... We love you Jeremy!!

There are so many wonderful things that I could say about this little man. But just to name a few...

1 - He is sweet and generous, kind and thoughtful.

2 - He is energetic and full of LOUD energy... all the time.

3 - He loves to learn new things. Loves Kindergarten.

4 - Wants so badly to be "big" like his brothers.

5 - Willing to help others.

6 - He will always be "my" baby Jeremy!! no matter how old he gets...

HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY!!

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