Where did April go?

I need to play catch up. Here is a look at what we have been up to lately.

Bella is growing so fast, she weighed 10 1/2 lbs at 5 weeks!

She is getting to be all cheeks and smiles (ignore that dreaded baby acne!)
Jack flying a kite on Easter

Here he is with his derby car at the ward party.

Val won 2nd place with his carrot car.

Our dog Skiff showed off his acting skills in the high school play "Oliver".

For my birthday Val took me to Chile's and shopping. The next day we went to Lava for a picnic and let the kids throw rocks in the river. Later, we watched the boys try to kite. Let's just say there wasn't much wind that evening.

This past Sunday was Bella's blessing day. I was excited to use the dress I made back in my college sewing class.

What a cutie!

Bella Marie

39 Weeks- Went in for a scheduled c-section and had contractions on the way there.

She was coming today no matter what.

Born: 8:43 am 7lb4oz 19in Thankyou for all of the visitors, meals, gifts, help, phone calls, and love!

It is a change to have little pink clothes, but sure is fun! She is a sweet little thing getting cuter everyday.

What a weekend!

Certificate of Death
Name: Cat Doe

Date of birth: 4/11/2005

Date of death: 2/27/2009

Place of death: Lund Rd. Northbound

Cause of death: A white Buick Century

Last known address: The old milking shed

We had quite the eventful weekend, most of which I am sad to say was not good. One event being that Faren hit a cat with our car and shattered the bumper. Here's the run down:

• We headed to Pocatello for State Wrestling ready for some fun.
• I got stranded at the motel (no pool) with no car.
• Saturday morning my brother calls to inform me that a friend I grew up with in our ward had taken her life.
• I got to meet up with my friend Sarah and kids at the mall.
• Found an outfit to bring baby home from the hospital.
• Sunday morning woke up to a basement full of water.
  

The house feels like it is in shambles, but we are very lucky we caught the mess when we did. Everyone is well, and we are planning to have this baby on the 25th! One thing at a time I guess.

Val's new work toy. A must have for our business.

I'm sure he'll have it out spinning cookies in no time at all.

Party on...

We had a fun time at our little dance party. Val had been wanting to do this for a while so we gathered some friends at the School House and let the kids loose. Jack is going the wrong way in this Limbo game.

Saturday the kids went sledding in Ashton at the Hawkes' cabin.
Jack has been into coloring lately, and can even name some of the colors!

Be sure to check out my name poll on the side. I might need a few more suggestions.

This baby is measuring 2 weeks ahead of schedule!

The countdown begins...

O.K. so, when things get this close its a good idea to keep track of how many weeks I have left in this pregnancy. I haven't been very good at keeping track. I am at 33 weeks, only 7 more to go. The heartburn is blazing, and all the tiredness and aches to go along have moved in uninvited. Oh, and Mindy picked out my new haircut.
Jack helped make dinner tonight. He enjoyed stirring that pancake batter a little too much!

Val thinks that I need to exercise more to keep from getting so tired and achy. I say following this kid around all day takes more than enough energy.
Jack has become self-sufficient. He can feed, clothe, and entertain himself. He pushes his bike around so he can stand on it to get into drawers, or reach something on the counter.

He loves both "gammas" and "papas"! This is how my parents entertained him one night.

A New Year

I can't believe it is 2009! Jack is now 19 months old, and we will be having a baby in about 3 months! We got to visit with a lot of family over the holidays, and had great fun. Thanks everyone!

Jack was pleased with his truck and blocks for Christmas. He liked helping everyone open their gifts.
I thought Val would enjoy something to play on those long bus rides to wrestling tournaments.

Jordan and grandpa swinging Jack in a blanket. He loved it!

Holiday Who's

Who: The Eddins
What: A whole lot of fun

Who: Megan
What: Trying on my old formal for Mindy, kind of a tight squeeze with that belly

Who: Jordan

What: BYU-I G.S. Graduate
Who: Barrick Family
What: Family pictures

What: Taking Justing to the MTC
Who: Val

What: Taking Jack for a ride on the go-cart and getting pulled over by nazi law enforcement
What: Being DJ and dance floor leader at cousin Macy's wedding reception

What: Assistant wrestling coach

Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!