School Days!!!

This week Hyrum had his first day of school!!! My little man is growing up! We went school shopping and got a spiderman backpack, new unders, new shoes, and a new outfit! I couldn't believe how big he was...it was way more hard on me then it was on him! His teacher MADE him turn back and give me a kiss good-bye....and I cried the whole drive home! I hate growing up!!!

Bath Time!!!

This week we did a very brave thing...we put Hyrum in the tub with sister, and she survived. This week we have been counting our blessings even more then we have been before. A few weeks ago they announced at my work that they were doing lay-offs because of how slow we have been lately. I knew I was going to be on the chopping block because they were going by seniority only and I have only a year and a half behind me. After 2 weeks of uncertainty and lots and lots of tears I was called into my directors office and told that I was going to be one of the nurses let go. There was a possibility that I would be given another job at another hospital, but after so many rumors it is hard to believe anyone or anything you are being told. After a good cry and prayer in the bathroom I went back out to the floor to finish my shift. Four hours later I got called to my director's office again and offered a job in the labor and delivery department (in the same hospital I had just been laid off from), the only catch was it was a night shift. I very willingly accepted the job, and realized that I will never take it for granted. We have been so very blessed and watched over! And now that I will be working the night shift I will have a good excuse as to why I am such a crappy blogger!!!! I hope you enjoy the pictures, they remind me to enjoy the little things in life and count every little blessing!

I know....

Ok, so I know it...I am a self professed worst blogger ever! My kiddies are growing so fast, I hate it. Everyone always asks me how Hyrum is doing with a new sister...well, all I can say is she hasn't gone in the "bucket" yet. He actually has been doing much better then he was, depending on the day, and loves to play with her. Hyrum's new thing is to do "fishy face". I don't know what it is about it that he just loves.Poor Hayden!

So, when we were in UT more then a month ago, We got the kids pictures taken. My friend Allison took their pictures. She did such an excellent job!! Here are just a few of them, I am going to post more of them on my facebook, so check 'em out! You can also see some more of her amazing work at: http://www.allisonharrisphotography.blogspot.com

Easter/Wedding

OK, so this picture isn't of the kids actually ON Easter, but they are in their Easter cloths. Earlier this month we all made the trip out to California to Uncle Lee's wedding. They were married in New Port. Everything was so nice and beautiful. We had so much fun as a family. We love our new family members and are very proud of Lee. Every one of Richie's siblings were there and we had so much fun as a family. We are very grateful for the plan that we can all be together as a family!

Hayden

I am not sure if people even check my blog anymore, because I am like the worst at keeping it updated. For those of you who are die-hard, I am updating on our newest addition to the family. Her name is Megan Hayden, and is going to be going by Hayden. I was induced on Monday the 2nd at 5:00 am and she finally arrived on the 3rd at 1:30 am. She weighed in at 8 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20 1/2 in. long. She is such a sweet little baby, and big brother just loves her.

What is it....?!?!?!

The other day my Father-in-Law showed up to our house with this.....


Maybe I should give a little background. Our family loves Disney...My Father-in-Law loves garage sales...put the two together and you get this "Disney character" from a garage sale! It stands about 2 feet tall, and makes Hyrum a little nervous. When Richie's dad realized it wasn't a Disney guy we all had a really good laugh, and after all, it is the thought that counts! Thanks for thinking of us Larry! Now the real question is....what the crap do I do with it?!

A 14 week flu?!?!

Ok, so I know that I am like the worst blogger ever! I don't even know if anyone is even looking here any more! I have what I think is a good excuse however, we found out that much to Hyrum's dismay, he is going to be a big brother. I am now at 14 weeks, and we have the first picture of our little "peanut". When we first found out that there was something a little "off" with me, and finally figured out what it was, Richie and I were hanging blinds in one of our other rooms. We were talking about how we could move the furniture around and change it into a room for the baby, not even realizing that a 2 yr old could comprehend what we were even discussing. A few hours later I was in the shower and the curtain flung open. Hyrum looked up at me and said, "Mommy, I can't want a baby in the 'nother room!" I realized he did understand what was going on, and said to him, "Okay, son, we will just put the baby in your room with you," to which he replied in a very stern voice, "I can't want a baby!" and shut the curtain.

He is trying to wrap his little 2 yr old mind around this concept of being a big brother, and is warming up to it slowly. He has gone from "no baby" to "I am going to put the baby in my room in this bucket!!!" (we will be hiding any bucket we have around the house before the baby comes home!)

I am slowly getting over the puking stage of this whole thing, thank heavens for zofran. The computer screen made me just sick to even look at, so hopefully I will get back on the blog train.