Eight is Great!

Aubree was baptised in January. She turned 8 in November but was a sweetheart and decided to wait until I could make it through the baptism without throwing up. I am amazed at her maturity. She can still be your typical 8 year old but she has a special sense of caring for others and understanding things I think a lot of kids her age do not pay attention to. I am very thankful that I am her Mother. The baptism was great. Papa Alford gave a talk a good friend of ours gave another talk and we had another friend sing... her voice really is beautiful. We are thankful for all our family who travled (Grandma, Papa, Aunt Jenna, Uncle Gio and baby Eisley)friends who attended to share this spacial day with Aubree.

Pregnancy

I cannot believe I am still so early in my pregnancy and I am already HUGE!!! I have gone from a spunky exercise addicted Mom to a old woman who rolls out of bed and is tempted to use the motor carts at Walmart.

On a good note... we got a ultrasound last week and it looks like we are having a GIRL!!!! I am really happy. It is still pretty early so the ultrasound tech said she would confirm it the next ultrasound in about 3 weeks. I am really hoping it is a girl. I love my boys, I really do. I just would love to have another little girl. Aubree has grown up a lot. She does not want bows in her hair and she has an opinion on what is cute and what is not.

Above is my 17 week shot. I have gained a whopping 23 pounds! My goal is to only gain 60 but I bet I will go over that. To many, 60 is sooo much. Coming from a girl who gained 80 with Luke... 60 is great!

Aubree

Aubree is getting baptised next Saturday. My friend came over to take some pictures of her for us to frame and have out at the event. Here are two of my very favorite. I think we are in trouble... she is so pretty!

Ward Christmas Party

I was not planning on attending the ward party due to my upset stomach and nasty saliva problem I have with this pregnancy. I decided to go as the evening went on. I am glad I did. We took a family picture. It is not the best picture but... it is a picture! We did not make professional family Christmas pictures this year. This one will have to do! The food was awesome and I kept it all down! Luke and Aubree had fun playing with friends and Ryan was glued to my hip most of the night. I am starting to feel a little better. I still get sick, I have heart burn and I am pretty weak. I have a major saliva problem with this pregnancy as well. It honestly is really gross. I hate it. There is NO magic pill for it. I hope it will go away soon. I hate being gross. I am not really a prissy girl but I draw the line at spitting like I chew tobacco. That is me right now. So if you see me spit kindly ignore me. I promise not to spit on you!

It has been a long time..

As most know by now... I am PREGNANT! Ahh pregnancy...it has never been easy for me. They say every pregnancy is different. I do agree however, one thing is always the same. I get very sick. I have no pictures yet. Once I am feeling better (probably next month) I will post some. This is a short post and I am still bitter about being so sick so I think I will end it here. I hope by next month I will be able to post pictures and write about how blessed we are. For now I will just say Merry Christmas!!! I am so thankful for the sacrifice's of our Savior. I am thankful for my sweet family and all my friends. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas.

Strep

Dear Strep Throat,

Thank you for your visit. Although I have enjoyed having my children sleep a few more hours. I have not enjoyed all the extra laundry, the running from one bathroom to another and just the nasty feel of having a infected home. I would also like to actually get ready for the day. For the past week I have not put on makeup or fixed my hair and now I have a fat pimple on my face. I blame that on you! I think it is time for you to leave.

Don't call us we will call you!

Darla

Down Syndrome of Louisville Buddy Walk 2009

Aubree and her friend Olivia collected donations for their friend Kendall who has Down Syndrome and in memory of Kendall's little brother Kallen who had Down Syndrome and sadly passed away almost two years ago. This is Aubree's second year collecting for her friend and Olivia has already asked if she can do it again next year. It warms my heart to see my child doing something for others. Our neighbors were so kind. For every donation she gave them a letter and a Kit Kat bar. The event was awesome and it was so fun to see all the supporters for our good friends. GO TEAM SPECIAL K! Can't wait until next year!