Fall Happenings

After the freak snow storm at the beginning of the month, the weather here has been so great. They call it Indian Summer. Whatever it is, I love it:) We've been able to be outside & enjoy the warmth for the whole month of October!!
We've been saying all summer that we would take the kids camping. Since summer is over, & we never actually took them, Derek had this bright idea of camping in the back yard. We bundled them up in warm clothes & sleeping bags & Derek "camped" with the kids in the tent. They loved it & actually made it until about 5 a.m. Brandon got too cold & wanted to come in. I opted to sleep in my warm bed. I kept telling them that pregnant mommies don't sleep in tents!! We also went to a pumpkin patch, had a picnic in the mountains & for the first time in I don't know how long, Derek & I went to a Halloween party with our friends. It was a murder mystery dinner & it was so much fun. The theme was 80s & it was hilarious to see the 80s fashions back in action (crimped hair & all). Thanks to those of you who helped put on such a fun night!!
Fall is my favorite time of year & this has been a very fun month. Hope everyone has had a great October & can't wait to see all the cute pictures of your kids on Halloween!!

Snow in October!!

So we woke up Sunday morning to this!! They said there was going to be some snow flurries, but I never imagined it sticking like this. It looked like December instead of October. The high on Sunday was 40, & it was a record for the lowest high this early in October. I really hope this is not an indication of how this winter is going to be, because if it is, then I really need to think about moving back to Florida!! What were we thinking when we decided to come to freezing Utah?!? As sad I was, I'm pretty sure the kids were happier than I was sad. They jumped out of bed & couldn't wait to get on their snow gear & play in that mess. They made snow angels & threw snow balls until it melted & they came in crying. I told them there would be plenty more snow in the next few months so not to worry. It will definitely return with a vengence I'm sure!!

St. George Marathon

This past weekend was the St. George marathon & Derek decided to run it again. I think he's nuts & the training is crazy, but I am proud of him for setting a goal & sticking to it. The weather this year was terrible. It poured the entire 26.2 miles & to add to the torture there was also 15-20 mile per hour head winds. I was stressed just standing in the rain waiting for him to finish, but when he finally did cross the line, I was definitley a little relieved. The kids had a blast swimming in the pool & hanging out at the condo. The weather was beautiful every day except for the race. In the last 32 years it has only rained twice for the race. I told Derek that was just his luck & that means the next 15 years should be great weather!!

It's a....

We found out last week that we are having another girl!! I was absolutely shocked. I knew 100% it was a boy; well, that's what I get for thinking too hard. The kids were a little disappointed, because they both wanted boys. Brandon wanted a brother to play XBox with & Peyton said she didn't want a little sister to play with her toys. After a few days though, they have become a little more welcoming to the fact that a girl will be joining our family!! I'm excited to have more bows, bracelets & dresses. Everything looked good on the ultrasound which was the most important thing. Now the count down really begins to January (that seems so far away)!!

I know it's been a while!

How is everyone? I know that it has been a while since my last update. I've just decided that I'm not a very good blogger, but anyway, I thought I would share what has been going on in our lives for the past month and a half (if anyone still checks my blog anymore)!!
After being in Florida for a month, we finally decided that it was time to come home & see Derek. Since then, we went to a Bees game with the in-laws & some cousins, Brandon started soccer, & both my kids started school. Brandon is in kindergarten & is loving it. He says his favorite part is riding the bus with his friends. Peyton started pre-school 2 days a week & thinks she is a big girl now because she goes to school just like Brandon. It's kinda' wierd having both of them gone for a few hours a week, but I must say that I love it. It will be especially nice when the new baby comes along!!
I hope everyone is doing great & to those of you with kids starting school, I hope they are enjoying it (& the moms too)!! Thanks for being patient with me & my lack of blogging:)

Family Pictures and...

Since we haven't had a family pictures in a year and half, I decided it was time for a new one. My cousin just started a little photography business & was nice enough to come to the beach & take a few pictures for us. I am actually surprised that we got as many as we did. My kids were pretty grumpy & my husband was even grumpier about the whole thing!! Oh, the joy that is family picture day:)

I know that some of you know already, but I am pregnant!! So, if you were wondering what's with the big shirt & why I look a little chubby, that is why. I wish I could say that I was about 20 weeks (because I look like it), but sadly enough I am only 13weeks. Luckily, though, I almost done with the whole morning/noon/night sickness thing & that is very good news. I am due January 23 & am a little nervous about having 3!! I already had my first appointment & there is only 1 little heartbeat. Derek had me convinced that we were having twins...I thought of you Lindsey!! We are very excited!! So all of you with three, I will be calling for a little advice:)

Where are we?

I'm sorry I've been out of the blogging world for a while. We are actually on vacation in Florida with my family & are loving every minute at the beach. I thought I would post some new pictures so you wouldn't have to look at our annoying sunday drive pictures anymore. The kids are having a blast with all of their cousins, & I am loving having Derek here with us this year (he hasn't been able to come for the last 4 years). Also, my best friends from college all came yesterday with their kids, & it was so wonderful to see them & see how much their kids have grown (we were missing 2). We haven't all been together for 2 years!! That is way too long.
Thanks to all of you who actually update your blogs, because I have loved reading all of your new blog entries & seeing what all of you are doing for the summer. Miss you all!!