Home!

I am so happy to be able to tell everybody that we are going to be able to stay in our home here in Roosevelt. I'm so happy! I was not looking forward to moving. When I was pregnant with Abigail I moved twice and when I was pregnant with Hailee we moved once, so this time. I'm glad I don't have to deal with it (I'm sure my parents are too!)
The past week we have been teaching Abigail what different animals and family members say (I'm sure you saw the Animal sounds video) well, I taught her to say when I ask, "What does Maama say?" and she says, "Oh, papa!". Well, yesterday we were trying to figure out something for Papa and I was thinking Fricken because my dad always says that but Abigail didn't really catch on to that so my mom taught her later last night, "What does Papa say?" and Abi says, "I love you." It's so cute!
Today my friend, Jenn helped me start my planting endeavors. We planted flowers for my planter box in my front entryway and herbs. I'm so excited! We planted cilantro, dill, parsley, oregano, chives and lemon basil. I'm so excited! And since this home has a garden, I've bought seeds for veggies and I'm going to start those to. The Bishop gave a lesson yesterday on self-reliance and it has never hit me so hard then it did yesterday...also, the fact that they have had quite a few lessons on food storage and budgeting and everything, it must be pretty critical. So I am starting a garden and definitly working on my food storage, well, the best I can. April's Ensign is supposed to have new information on food storage so I'll have to buy it when I get to Salt Lake on Friday. I get to go get Hailee. Anyways, I just realized today (thanks to Jenn) that I'm due with the baby the same time I would have to start I guess...harvesting the food...ha, ha! So it will be interesting.
Love everybody and miss you!

Pics of Abigail sleeping in her big girl bed

Wake Up!!!!

Today...

I woke up this morning from this amazing dream and as I was coming out of my grogginess, I thought, hey! This is the perfect idea for a book, but you know what? Now that I have waited until the end of the day, I can't remember it. There goes my million dollar idea! Don't worry though, I still have the idea from before, just need to find the time to start on it.
Today was a milestone for Abigail...I put her in a toddler bed (well, converted her crib into one). I was waiting until her birthday to do it but the little monkey just climbs in and out of the crib now and so I figured it would be less of a fall if I just did it. She did so great for her nap...she went to sleep and stay in bed! Then when I got home from work, Felisha told me that she was so cute, she laid down in her bed with her head on the pillow and her arms folded over the blanket and her babies next to her and she went to sleep. I pray this continues! I am so proud of her and I cant believe that she is almost two! My goodness how time flies! (I will try to sneak in and get a picture of her sleeping before she wakes up in her big girl bed in the morning)
Once again, I need to thank my parents and Felisha for ALL the help that they give me. The work that they have done on the house is amazing! I could never have done all of this without them. I wanted to cry when I walked into my kitchen tonite and saw the work they have done. It was amazing! They all take care of Abigail for me so I can catch up on bills that have been piled on me and I'm so thankful for them. Tomorrow will be the true test of whether it has all been worth it or not.
I also need to thank my good friend Jenn and her husband, the help they provided me this weekend was amazing and I am so greatful to be able to do laundry in my own home. Its so great not have to go to the laundromat or drive to my parents to do it. I can now stay at home and enjoy my time with my girls and accomplish chores at home...ahhhh....chores....blah!
I forgot to mention last week that Hailee went with me to my doctors appointment on Monday and we heard the baby's heartbeat, that was exciting for me because I hadn't heard it as of yet and then Dr. Williams asked Hailee if she wanted to see the baby and she said Sure! We went to the ultrasound room and we got to see the little one. It was funny because it started moving its hand up and down and Dr. Williams told Hailee it was waving to her. I think she enjoyed that. But the little stinker was breech so we couldn't see if it was a boy or girl...so we will have to wait and see. It was great involving Hailee, the girls at work asked if I was going to have Hailee there when I have the baby, joking saying she would be my birthing coach and I told them I didn't want to traumatize her. She will probably be in school by then anyways.
All I can say is I LOVE MY GIRLS and I am thankful for them everyday.

Happy Birthday To Me!

Today was my birthday (guess you couldn't figure that out from the title) and I had such an awesome day...I have to say that it was the best in years, oddly enough, despite everything going on. Hailee came in my room and woke me up and said, "Happy Birthday Mommy!!" I was utterly shocked and so happy and appreciative that she remembered! For 6, she is sooooo smart! Anyways, we got ready, I got Abigail up and had a great breakfast of Fruit Loops (yum!). Abigail was in a great mood and so was Hailee. We played in the house for a while then went on walk to run errands. Can I tell you how great it is to be able to run errands and WALK around town because everything is close enough to our home? I talked to my sister Laura and my mommy then we went swimming in Vernal. Vernal is 30 minutes away so the girls were very antsy when we finally pulled up to the rec center. We had so much fun playing in the water (sorry I didn't take any pictures, the clumsiness I'm experiencing with my pregnancy made me anxious of taking my camera into the water)! Abigail loved the slides and jumping around in the water and attempting to float in her vest, she is such a smart girl! Hailee, once in her life vest freely roamed around the pool and did what she wanted to. She is getting to be a good little swimmer, with support that is. After we left the pool, we went home and ate lunch, watched a little TV (ahhhhh! TV!) then played outside. My dad picked up Hailee to go shopping for a present for me (they had planned this the night before) while I cooked dinner for my family. Yes, it is odd that I cooked dinner, but I really do love cooking and we had my yummy Fettucine Alfredo and Chicken Cordon Bleu. Mom and Felisha arrived from their trip to Salt Lake so we ate and then they had me open presents. I loved my gifts from mom, dad, Felisha and Grandma tucker, they got me maternity clothes (thank goodness cause my clothes are already getting to be so tight!) but the best gift was from Hailee. Apparently, her and Papa went to three stores to find me purple glasses but couldn't find any so she got a purple coffee mug and a pink margarita glass. They were so precious! I'm sure my dad had to portray great patience with her while trying to find her gift that she was dead set on giving me. It was great talking to my friends today...Christie, Melanie and Rich. I love you all and thanks for a great birthday

PS sorry this turned into a journal entry but I wanted to give you an idea of an idea of what a great day I had but your probably questioning my thought in that. Goodnight!

(This picture was taken 2 weeks ago when the girls, Felisha and I went to lunch in Vernal)

Abigail's animal sounds

I've been wanting to get the right video of Abigail doing this so here it is....

Feeling so Greatful!

I know it has been a long time since I have posted any blogs but so much has been happening and it has been hard to get most anything done.

Last night, I came home from work and was completely overwhelmed by the help, support, love and extra shoves that I have received in the past month. I just wanted to thank everybody espicially my family and friends for all their love and support and all of their EXTRA help! I could not have made it through any of this without you. My parents have been so wonderful and awesome and I couldn't help but be in awe at all that they have done for me in the past little while. They have been amazing and I am so thankful for them. They have helped me with my home, my girls and pushed me to keep going even when I felt like I couldn't or just wanted to give up. I thankful for Lynn and Linda for being able to talk to them through this tough time I just wish it was happier for all. I'm thankful for those who have helped me be able to survive and continue on in life, from financial, to emotional to mental strength. If it wasn't for all the help and support that I have received, me and my girls would not be where we are today. I'm thankful to my sisters and my grandma for their constant phone calls and caring and kind words. I love you!

I'm especially thankful for my girls...if it wasnt for them, I don't think I would be able to exist. They have lifted me up when I was down and kept me going when I wanted to give up. They cheer me up when I'm sad and I love their loves and kisses.

Words cannot express completely how I feel right now from the sadness to the appreciatevness but I am working on it. I know that this is just the beginning of a long and hard journey but I now feel like I can face it and I'm ready.

Again, thank you to everyone and I love you all so much. Thank you for everything you do for me and my girls!