My happy bubba....

My little Cassie is such a sweetie. I call her my little love bug. She has been having a tough few days because her two top teeth are coming through... but she is still a happy little chicky.

Already a sullen teenager....

I swear Miss Kaiya has so many different facial expressions lately.... someitmes I feel like she looks like she is 16 and I just told her I dont like her boyfriend!! :P

Trusting God......

When I was going through infertility and miscarriages over a span of 5 years, I learned a lot of about the value of patience and the challenge of trusting God. In my heart of hearts.... I truly trusted that God was going to make Preston and I parents, even after our 2nd miscarriage at 10 weeks. We certainly helped the big guy along with all my surgeries and treatments that we went through to make our amazing Kaiya...but underneathe it all - was trust and faith that I KNEW God was listening to our prayers and that we would someday have a baby - even if he or she was not conceived the "conventional" way. I also trusted God when we started "trying" to have another baby - for some reason I knew that He was going to give us another baby - we got pregnant sooooo quickly - it was almost like a reward for all the waiting and heartache the first go round. I have to admit.... I have been TRULY humbled by the amount of people that I have been introduced to that are friends of friends that knew Preston and I and our sweet babies through prayer. It is so amazing to me to meet someone you have never met and for them to touch your stomach and "Oh sweetie - I prayed for you and this baby so much" - amazing.

All that being said - sometimes, my trust is challenged. I am having a bit of a rough time right now. Nothing bad - just frusterating. I am searching high and low for a perfect part time job - I thought I had found it - but it did not happen. I just need to remember that something WILL happen and I have to believe that He is listening to my prayers. In the big picture.... this is by NO MEANS a bad issues, it is just something that I need.... the perfect job (other then being a Mom).

Ok.... appearently I am being a philosopher tonight. Thanks for listening and if I have not said it.... thanks for your prayers to anyone who has prayed for me or my wonderful family. I am truly grateful.

How I know God answers prayers:

My sister......

My poor Emy is officially hitting the "holy crap there is another baby coming in 2-5 weeks" stage. SO- we have made this week baby week and are getting all the goods together for baby Nemo. Em is trying to stay on top of things with two very busy kiddos, a husband working all the time, and getting their house ready to go on the market. Did I also mention, she still is sick to her stomach a lot, even with her anti-nausea pump and has tachacardia again with this pregnancy which makes you very tired. Needless to say - Em is stressed. We are going to Babies R Us on Wednesday to order her crib and get her some of the necessities she needs. She is getting some good stuff back from me that she let me borrow.... but there are always things you need for newborns - the little things! We also are getting a Nemo spot ready in Em and Adam's room since that is where he or she will be sleeping because there is no other room! (Charlie and Hanni are sharing a room for now). We are re-using Carli's bassinnette (for the 4th time) and are trying to make the spot as cozy as possible for the new bundle without putting the bassinnette ON TOP of the bed :P.

I do have to say - Em is handling all of this stress with grace and has been still a very devoted Mother, wife, friend and sister. Hannah is getting ready for the baby, but is VERY high maintenence, and Charlie, who LOVES his Mama above ALL others, is going to have a tough time. We are working on him, trying to make us somewhat good substitutes for the little guy..... I might even kidnap him a few times over the next few weeks.

Em has an ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow so we will know a bit better WHEN Nemo is coming....right now there is about a 3 week difference between the baby measurements and the due date, that can cause some stress right there!! So we will know more tomorrow hopefully.

Please keep Em in your prayers as well as her family and baby "Neems" At this point I cannot imagine being way pregnant AND hauling around 2 young kids. Much love to my sweet sissy and all she is dealing with:) Any well wishes, prayers and good thoughts would be welcome!!!!

Happy Valentines Day!!

What a fun action packed day :P After running errands in the morning, me and the girls met Mom, Gigi, cousin Julie, Em, Hannah and Chaz for lunch at Panera. It was a bit chaotic, but fun. We then went to my digs for Valentines cupcakes and presents. It was so much fun and relaxing. Everyone got spoiled. The after the girls napped, Preston and I had a nice take out dinner from PF Changs and then played with the girls until tubby time. It was very nice and relaxing. I did have to compete for my Valentine today with 2 younger ladies.... hee hee - worth it!!

Hope yours was great as well!!

BLINK - Kaiya Snow Day 2007 vs. 2008

My girls and hanging with the Cousins

Em and I are so lucky to live close to each other an have kiddos all around the same age. It makes for some awesome and crazy times!!! I thank God everyday for my sister and her amazing children, Hannah, Charlie and soon to be Nemo :P

My little Helper.....

Whether it be putting away grocery bags, trying to carry her sister's carrier, taking care of her babydoll or just being a good little chicky! She may be a sassball at times but she sure is stinkin' cute!!!!