My favorites

Today I went to upload some pic's to blog and upon doing so I realized I haven't taken any pics in weeks. So I am going to do the same thing that TV shows do when they don't have anything new to air; it's time for a trip down memory lane. These are some of my favorite photos of my children & Gordon whom I love dearly and am so grateful for.


Seriously, not a great one of me but I love it of Gordon!

32 weeks going on 40

So, I am really not a big picture taker when I am pregnant, but since this is most likely the last time I will ever be pregnant I've decide to suck-it-up and document it for posterity. I am now 32 weeks and have gained 35 lbs. I am saying this because I still have 8 weeks to go and have gained all the weight that I should have and my belly is already huge! If this what I look like with 8 weeks to go I am really afraid of what I will look like at full term.

Joshs check-up

Today Josh went in to the doctors for a check up. It went great and at the end of the appointment the Dr. likes to remind the kids of things they should be doing everyday. After going over 4 or 5 things the Dr. paused, at which point Josh asked "should I be writing this down"? The Dr. had a hard time finishing the rest of his list. He's such a funny, funny kid.

Bathroom

A few months ago we had a leak in our bathroom, it was an absolute mess so naturally I need to re-do. We put up bead-board, re-painted, put down a new floor, and I had Gordon's dad build us the cabinet for the sink (Which he did exactly how I imagined in my head) and my friend Farrah gave us the tile for the counter tops that matched perfectly (In the pic's it looks a little brownish but it really is the same color as the walls). I am in love with the bathroom, it's seems so much bigger now that we don't have cabinet doors to bang on the toilet or drawers that don't pull out all the way. The last 2 day's I have left the door open and the light on so I could look at it every time I walk by. Oh, the pic's just don't do it justice but trust me it's way cute!

camping

We had our annual camping trip to the farm that the kids have been looking forward to for months. It was cold and dirty but we did have fun. Gordon bought a heater for the tent (my new favorite thing) and it really worked we stayed nice and toasty, it would have been a good nights rest except for the fact that our air mattress deflated twice and I had to pee every 5 min. Josh has become such a big help; he broke-up and gathered wood, help his Dad put up the tent and build the fire and the other kids spent most of the time in the woods and throwing things in the fire. The kids told me today that they want to go camping this weekend, I think I am done till after the baby, it was quite the site to see a 7 month pregnant women try to maneuver in a sleeping bag, not pretty.

A hunting they did go

On Saturday morning we had breakfast and an Easter egg hunt over at Gordon's Aunt and Uncles home. My kids have major egg finding skills and got more than enough and will be hyper for weeks. (wish me luck)

Mission Anxiety

This week I got Mission Impossible 3 in the mail and have been saving it until this weekend for me and the hubby to watch. So tonight after the Priesthood session of conference we sat down; along with a yummy treat from Braum's and started the movie. It only took about 5 min. and I was up and out of the room. Not because it was vulgar or horrible, but because lately I have been having anxiety attacks that can be brought on by pretty much anything. I did have this problem after Lu was born but I thought that was because she was born 5 days before sep. 11th and my hormones were jacked; but this time I don’t know what the heck is going on. So here I am all alone in the Office/Craft room trying to entertain myself and Gordon is in the bedroom all snuggled up in the bed and enjoying what sounds to be a good movie. This baby better be worth all the crap I have had to put up with or I going to be really ticked!

Sleep-over

Josh had Gabe spend the night this last weekend; so really Josh, Ella and Ian had Gabe spend the night (my kid's love Gabe). They had pizza which Gabe wasn't thrilled about until he learned the Pizza Man was coming after that he was on board. So they ate Pizza and watched a movie that Gabe had brought, then ate all the snacks Gabe brought (even when he's not at his house he still is the best entertainer). After playing outside, chasing the animals around the house, watching 2 movies and having all toys confiscated the kid's finally fell asleep at 11 p.m. It was a true delight to watch the kid's, I have always wanted to have a home where my kid's and their friends would want to be. I hope this it the start of it. My favorite bit of the evening was after Gabe used the restroom and said that his Mom never made him wash his hands at home. I knew better than to fall for that old trick!

Sorry the pic is bad it was very dark and this was the best one.

Just like Mommy

This is cute now but if she try’s it as a teenager I will kill her!

My Feet

First of all, ignore the state of my feet I know I am in major need of a pedi (Farrah when ever you're ready). You know how people say every pregnancy is different? Well I didn't really ever believe that and for good reason; I always show quickly, get sick, can't stand most smells and gain lots of weight! I've got this whole pregnancy down... or so I thought. Today I looked down and noticed my feet are starting to swell, I have never had anything swell while I was pregnant in fact I love that something on me stays thin it's the only thing I have and now it's gone. I expect I will have sausage toes any day and will have to wear flip-flops for the remaining months. What will I ever do?

Ella

I took this pic yesterday and thought I would share.

Isn't she beautiful!

Sunday Morning

Sunday mornings in our home are not usually the most enjoyable time. In fact someone always ends up crying and by the time we get to church I wonder why we even bother. This morning however was something different. We went to Gordon's brother's ward for the blessing of their baby, and their ward meets at 11 a.m. In the past six years we have never had church at 11 a.m.... it was glorious! We got up and ate without being rushed, the kids bathed and were ready by 10 a.m., and I was even able to iron clothes. If only all wards could meet at 11.

Deep thoughts By Josh Clines

Today in the car Josh said something funny and I thought I would share. He said “A few weeks ago during primary we were talking about the Holy Ghost and Satan. I raised my hand and said 'my baby brother has Satan in him a lot." I laughed out loud for 5 min. and then explained that Ian is little and is learning how to behave to which Josh replied "I still think he's got a little baby Satan in him." I truly have funny kids and I will be expecting a phone call from the Bishop.

Girls weekend 2005

I was looking at some old pics and ran into these of Diana, Kristy and me on our little Austin getaway. They made me smile..

Questions

Last night while Ella, Ian and I were lying on my bed and Ian was patting and hugging on my belly, Ella pointed to my belly button and asked "Is that where the baby comes out of?" I Said no and then told her using correct terminology. She looked at me very puzzled and said "from....China?". I love my lulu.

The Zoo (again)

We spent yesterday at the Dallas zoo with some of our friends.It was a really perfect day; good weather, good friends, good food and the most wonderful thing was that I didn't have a single contraction and I didn't almost pass out (both very regular occurrences) I even came home and cooked dinner and cleaned the kitchen!
The most important thing is that the kids had a blast. Ella and Emma were such cute little girls together, holding hands and chatting it up but they would fight because they wanted to both talk at the very same time. Josh, Gabe and Ian loved climbing on anything high.
Like I said a perfect day!

The Autorama

Let me just say that I have a secret love for classic cars it's one of my many quarks it's something Gordon and I have in common and I just don't it to appease him I really love classic cars.
So last weekend we went to the Autorama and had a great time, the best part of the Autorama is that there are quite a few of the cars for sale so it's a little like dream shopping on the first floor of the Galleria. They did have a few Broncos restored so I am hoping it will help Gordon get excited about fixing his up again. (He's going to be upset by that)

Fairfield

My Grandma sold her weekend home in Fairfield, so we all went down for the last time to help clean it out and to say goodbye.

Ella, Ben Maren and Ian

Josh and Elliott

I have know idea what Josh is doing.

Ella and Papa

Ian's Three

For Ian's 3rd Birthday, our entire family (It ended up being 24 people in all, too much for my house) came over for cake and Ice cream.I had originally planed to make a Hot wheels cake but due to the fact that I wasn’t feeling good I opted for a Sam’s Club cake that I decorated with a few hot wheels, I had felt bad about not making a cake but since he loved this one I got over that real fast. This was especially fun for me because Ian has grasped the concept of birthdays and milked it for all it was worth, all day long when Ian wasn't getting his way he would quickly remind us that he was now 3 and it was his birthday. I am so glad that Ian had such a good birthday and that he felt so special.

check it out!

I totaly took this idea from my friend Farrah. But it's cute!

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