Yeah Dilation!

So, the day after Thanksgiving I was in severe pain and lots of contractions, Following Dr.'s orders we went into the hospital. My doctor had not checked me yet so when the nurse did we were disapointed to find out that my body was definately not ready to have a baby. I was not dilating at all! So, home I came. I had my doctors appointment again yesterday and, yeah good news...dilation!! I am dilated to 2 cm and 60%. We have set up an induction for the 18th of December if I don't go into labor before then. From the way I feel today; I don't think it is coming this weekend!!

Looking Pregnant!

This picture was taken the end of September. Not sure exactly how far along I am 20 something weeks I think. I feel like I am much larger now. I am 36 weeks tomorrow!! Wow! It's coming fast! Adison keeps saying "Lets take her out now, Mom." I keep thinking that we have narrowed down the names but then we talk about it and more options keep coming up so, who knows what she will be called. If Adison were to choose today it would be "Cokie" Thank Goodness I have more say than she does!

Family Memories

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

It's been a long time since I have added photos so, I thought I would take a second to show you some of the Memories from the last half of 2008. Obviously these are only a few but, they were great! The pics of Adison in the laundry basket....that is how we found her when we got home from our Anniversary Trip. It was the first time we had left her for two days!! She was so tired of wondering where mom and dad were and when we would be home. The Halloween pictures are of Adison with my nephews. They are the only pictures we got from halloween this year. Enjoy the show!

KitchenAid Vs. Others???

So, I all of a sudden think that I want a KitchenAid. Well, I had no idea how much they cost! Wow! Can I just say they better be worth your money. It got me thinking...do I really need a KitcheAid or would some other brand be okay to have. I am not an avid cooker/baker so, do I really want to spend that much money? I have been comparing KitchenAid and Bosch. I am not sure what other brands there are out there. It seems to me that KitchenAid is probally the better buy. I don't make much bread but, maybe I would if I had a better mixer. I think I would mostly use it for cookies, cakes and that sort of thing. So, who has one and what do you think? Are they really worth the money? Are they just the best thing ever? Help me out.

Connor Morgan

Welcome Connor Morgan!! I don't have any pictures yet. (I forgot my camera) My sis in law Karri had her baby on September 24th. Cute little Connor Morgan Kirk. Weighing in at 8 lbs 10.6 oz; he is the cutest little boy! He has such a round chubby face; just adorable. Anyway, congrats Karri and Jeff.

Update!!

I have had a lot of people tell me that it is by far time to update my blog. I don't know what you are talking about!! So, not like I can remember everything that has happened since July but I will tell you some new things. I don't have time for pics and all that but, sometime I will get some updated pictures of us on here.

I am now 28 weeks pregnant and for the most part I feel pretty good. As long as I take a miracle drug called Zofran I can function like a normal person. If I miss a day, I am sicker than a dog. We went camping a couple weekends ago and I left my prescription home.....why would I do that? when I am pregnant I remember absolutely nothing....so we are on the mountain and I get sick. Rafe says I'll go home and get it. All I can think of is how much gas that is going to take and I will have random thoughts that I am past the morning sickness stage and I will be fine; so I say no lets wait and see if I feel better. So, I start to feel better and tell him he doesn't need to get it. We were coming home the next day anyway. As the day progresses so does my sickness. By Sunday morning, I was miserable. There was nothing in my stomach, I threw up all night long. I tried everything I could but, we had to cut the trip short. The second I got home, I took my miracle drug and didn't throw up again.
Last time I posted about the baby we were trying to decide if we were finding out the sex of the baby. Well, we (I) decided not to find out. Rafe was a great sport and let me have my way. When we had the ultrasound on July 25th and we didn't find out. By September I decided to "give in" and find out. On September 3rd we found out ITS A GIRL!! We are really excited. Adison is super excited! She loves to give the baby hugs and kisses. One day I got out of bed and she just started throwing a fit when I asked her what was wrong she just said "I need to kiss my baby!" It was so cute.

Other than updates about the baby everything else is pretty much still the same. I am working 3 days a week. I now have the decision about what to do after the baby....to work or not to work. I would love not to work but, who knows if that will happen or not. I have a really good job that I love and I don't what to loose it and then need it back again. I think I may just try and keep my foot in the door. Anyone have any ideas what to do??

We have started the debate about Halloween lately. I am not sure that Adison even knows what Halloween really is. We had decided she was going to be a princess (we just started liking princesses) She said she wanted a blue dress so, we were going with cinderella. Now today she says she wants to be a dog, then a pumpkin, then a witch, then last a doctor. She loves to play doctor so, maybe that is what she will end up with who knows. Anyone with cute ideas for a two year old???

I love you Grandma!

I just wanted to say one last time.....I love you Grandma. My Grandma Southam passed away on July 12th. We just had her funeral yesterday. It was really nice. It's crazy how you learn so many new things about people AFTER they die. I also wanted to thank Mikki Jo for giving Grandma and Granda the journal. It will be great to keep forever. Thank you to Mylinda, Marcia, Karl, and Brian for putting the video together. It's so nice to have all the pictures put together so we can have that memory of Grandma. I really enjoyed all the laughs and cries as a family. I love you all.

River Trip

So, it has been a really long time since I have had time to post anything. I have a quick second that I thought I would tell you about our trip today. Adison has been wanting to go up the mountain and she begs to go swimming. Morgan and Alison were running the river so when Rafe ended up not working we decided to hurry up the mountain and go with them. I told Adison we are doing your two favorite things. She was really excited to go. At first she was nervous but, by the end she was in the water up to her hips and hanging over the side of the raft. She would say "I freezing cold!" and "I soaking wet!" She loved it. She got so excited when the "waves" would come. She would sit and laugh and say "fun, fun, fun!" She was so tired that by the time we got back to the lodge to turn in our life jackets she was out like a light. It was really nice to spend the day outside with Rafe and Adison.

Life with a 2 year old...

So, I decided it would be fun to watch Adison and write down some of the cute little things a 2 year old will do. Here they are; enjoy!

1. Potty Training..
One day Adison had pottied in her pants so we were changing them. I was frustrated and she looks at me and says "Be Patient MOM!"
Then next day we were running to the bathroom and out the blue she yells "Pay Attention to the Wall!" I have no idea where this came from. No one ran into the wall. It was hillarious!
Next....I love going to the store. We were in K-mart for about an hour and we went potty SEVEN times!

2. Taking Pictures..
Adison thinks she is a pro with the camera. She is learning to take pictures of Chloe all by herself. She actually gets a foot or a head in the picture sometimes.

3. Mom gooing to work..
This one still breaks my heart. I would love to be a stay at home mom but, right now that is not the case. I was dropping her off at my moms for the day and she threw the biggest fit I have ever seen. She followed me to the door kicking and screaming. When I went to pick her up I asked how long she cried.....well, She sat at the door and kicked it and cried for almost an hour! It just torn me in two. Since then she has been much better.

4.Chloe..
Adison like to play with Chloe but.....she will play for one second then all of a sudden she is scared and screaming to get away from her!! Frustrating but Funny. she also had decided she can chase Chloe with her toys. She has a stroller and she stands there and says "Come Ere Choe!" Then when Chloe gets close she chases after her.

5. Big Bed..
For part of our stimulus check we bought Adison a new big girl bed! She loves it. It is s Twin and she loves having so much room to sleep and stretch out. My how they grow.

6. So Smart..
She has learned that she can use her little chairs to get tall enough to open her bedroom door.

7. Love of Food..
Adison's favorite food is ice-cream and strawberries. Not together. She can eat a whole container of strawberries if I would let her and she can eat as much ice-cream as I do.

Thats all for now...I loved watching her and paying attention to all the little cute things that she is doing. Anyone else have cute new things the kids are learning?

Welcome, Welcome!!!

I just wanted to say that I am so happy to announce that we have new neighbors!! Rafe's brother and his family just moved into their new beautiful home. Congrats on the big move. I am excited to have you next door. Love Ya!

Merry Christmas!!!

I know it's a little early to think about Christmas but, I wanted to tell everyone that we will have a new little one in our home this Christmas!! I'm Pregnant! Due on Christmas Eve. I have been sick but, not as bad as I was with Adison. We are still deciding on whether or not to find out the sex. We are really excited yet, I am terrified to have two kids. I'll survive right? Everyone else can do it so why can't I??

Chels and Justin

Rafe's Neice got married on may 3rd in the Vernal Temple. The wedding and reception were great! They are the cutest couple!! Here is a couple snapshots I took.

Chloe...

We got the cutest dog about two weeks ago. I finally got some pics of her and thought I would show you. She is full pug and in these pictures she is 6 weeks old. Adison is finally getting used to having a puppy in the house and just starting to play with her. I am not sure what I think of the fact that my carpet is constiantly being peed on but, she will learn someday right? Not long after we got her we gaave her a bathe. She was trying so hard to get out of the tub. Adison just laughed and laughed. She has been a fun addition to our family.

Clarification!!

Okay, so obvious people are thinking that I have announced a pregnancy. Well, I have not. I do have some news that I will be telling sometime but, I never said it was a pregnancy. Sometime in the future we will be having more kids but I am not sure when yet.

Make a photobook - it's easy!

It's finally over!

My days of working night & weekends are finally over!! I worked my last shift last night. I can not tell you how great it feels to know that I now get to be home at night and I can actually make plans on the weekend. Yeah!!!!

Just Getting Started

Okay, So I have decided to start my own blog. I seem to really enjoy reading everyone else's so now you can read about me too. I have some exciting news that will be available soon. I don't really have a lot to say tonight/this morning for I am very sleepy and shouldn't be on the computer anyway. I just got off of work and I am preparing for church which I most likely won't be able to stay awake during. Tomorrow is my last day of night shifts then I start a new more stable work schedule. Stay tuned for more news about "dudley life".