Thank you Mom and Dad

I have the greatest parents on earth. I want them to know how grateful Gavin and I are for them. Not only do they give us nice gifts and buy us airline tickets or let us stay at there house when we come to visit but most importantly they have always supported us and have been there for us. They never fail to check in on us and make sure we are doing okay. The constant love they give us and our kids is amazing. The memories they have built with our kids that they talk about daily and will never forget are priceless. They have always supported Gavin in his schooling and have never missed a school graduation for him. That really means a lot to him, and to me also because it means you care. We loved having you come and visit last week and are excited for you to come back in a few weeks when Ellie is born. Thank you mom and dad for all of your love and support. We greatly appreciate you both and love you.

First snow

Yesterday we woke up to our first snow of the year. The kids were so excited.

Just one please

All I wanted was just one picture without silly faces. They just wouldn't do it this time. They thought they were being so silly.

Six months

I can't believe we have been here for six months already. Here are a few pictures from the past six months until now.

End in sight

I am down to going to the doctor every two weeks now. There is finally an end in sight to this pregnancy. Baby Ellie will be here soon.

Best weekend ever

I got the biggest surprise of my life this weekend. My best friend came to visit me from Arizona.
Gavin took the day off on Friday and we spent the morning together running errands. In the afternoon he said he had to go pick up some paper work from a office he had been working at. So I was sitting on the couch waiting for him to come home. I heard the garage go up and he came up the stairs, then right behind him was LIZET. I was totally shocked. They had this planned since September. I can't believe I had no idea. They are good at keeping a secret. Anyways, on Saturday after Braden's soccer game some of ours friends watched our kids so we could take Lizet to the city. It was a lot of fun. This was the best weekend I have had in a very long time. Thanks Gavin and Lizet for the fun surprise. I will post pictures later.

Silly Abby

So we happen to be having a hurricane outside. The wind is blowing REALLY hard, the rain is coming down like sheets of paper and all Abby wants to do is get in her swimming suit and play dress-up. This all happen last Saturday. I am just a little slow getting it up.

Braden and Abby

Just wanted to share a few thought about my kids. I think I am the luckiest mom in the world. My kids are such a blessing in my life. I was blessed with really good kids and everyday I am thankful for this. I love how my kids love me, even at my ugliest. I love their sweet spirits. I love how they love each other. I'm grateful for their knowledge of the gospel and how much they love to learn about it. I am truly grateful for Braden and Abby.

Halloween costumes

Here are the kids Halloween costumes. On Friday night we went to a Halloween carnival and the kids had a lot of fun. They played games, ate good food and ran around with some friends. It was a fun night. Tomorrow Abby gets to wear her costume to school and they are having a pumpkin patch and on Wednesday Braden's school is having a party and hay rides. What a fun week the kids are having. I will post more pictures later.

The Pumkin Patch

Sunday after noon at the beach

Yesterday we took the kids to the beach to walk around. The weather was gorgeous and it was nice to get out of the house for a few hours.

The Fire Station

Braden's Kindergarten class went to the Fire Station on Friday and Abby and I tagged along. It was a lot of fun. Abby fit right in with his class.

Pictures before school

Yesterday was Abby's first day of preschool. She loved it. I took a few pictures of the kids before they were both off to school. I do have to say that I love the uniform policy at Braden's school. It makes getting dressed in the morning easy for him and shopping really easy for me.

Our day in the city.

Fall lunch

Today I had a little lunch date for Abby and her friends. I thought I would share my table decorations with you.

Wii

Abby was so excited today when Braden left for school because she had the Wii to herself. She loves to play it.

A few new pictures

26 weeks

Braden and Abby

Abby

Gavin and Braden

Growth Chart

Isn't this great? I found it at the Pottery barn kids outlet near our house. It was originally $130 and I got it for $23. I am so excited about it.

Braden's soccer game

Yesterday Braden had a soccer game and he did a great job. He scored two goals and stopped the other team several times from scoring. Way to go Braden!!