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2011 in Rewind...

2012-01-24T08:53:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I realize I'm lame, and haven't updated my blog in over a year, so I figure it's as good a time as any to update said blog. Well, lets see, where to start... Ok, here is a short recap of the things that have been happening over here....

Ryan:
Still working hard as ever over at the INL. He got to take a few trips this last year for work, he went to Houston a couple of times, Connecticut, and California. Sadly I did not get to tag along for any of these trips mostly due to the fact that now we have a child who has to be a school, how lame is that?! Lets see, what else... Ry also cut most of the trees down in our backyard this past summer (thanks again babe!) we have a plethora of quaken aspen trees, which I hate, so it was very nice of him to get rid of them. He also grew some disgustingly awesome facial hair for a few months, it was gross, and impressive all at the same time! He turned the big 3-0! Way to go babe! he wasn't all that impressed with being out of his 20's, but I think he's coming to terms with it! Haha! He finished his semester at school with really good grades, and is just working his hiney off in general!

Nanci:
Hum....Let's see, where to beging. Celiac, yep still got it! Beginning to be a better gf cook, which is awesome! Getting better at shopping gf, and not breaking our budget. I joined Gold's Gym, which is SO nice, because it was getting ridiculous trying to work out at home with 3 little annoy, I mean darling children who constantly need or want something, or are just bored, so they decide to punch eachother in the face or something. I turned 27, which feels pretty much like 26. I hosted lots of bday parties for my hubs and kids. We made it through 7 whole years of marriage, and are now trucking through 8 years :-)!! Oh yeah, and in case you didn't know, I got knocked up! Ha ha! We are due with little monster #4 on July 7, 2012! We are pretty dang excited about it!

Wyatt:
Well lets see, Wyatt had his first year of t-ball, which was adorable and he loved! He started 1st grade, and is just the smartest little smartie pants on the block! He is reading at a 3rd grade level! He has grown like a weed! I can officially wear his shoes if I wanted to, which is sad for me considering that he's only 6! He is soon going to eat me out of house and home, let me tell you, they way he eats already makes me shudder for his teenage years! But he's just skinny! Honestly if I ate like him, I'd be 300lbs! And he's just tall, and skinny! He also had his first year of Jazz basketball this fall! It was the most adorable, and hilarious thing I've ever seen! He also loved it! His school does a program called the Literacy Luau, and there is a list of 41 books, and they give them 5 months to read the whole list, and if they do, they get to go to the Luau party near the end of the school year, yep my little over achiver read the whole list in 2 months, he would have had it read sooner, but I made him take it easy! Oh and he also wants me to mention he wants to be a dentist when he grows up!

Garrett:
Ah my Garrett boy! This kid sure keeps me on my toes! He turned 4 last year! He will be 5 in less than a month! Can you belive that?! He aquired quite a few more scars this year! Unfortunatly for him, and me, they are usually on his forehead! I swear, I don't beat him! I may think about it sometimes, but don't actually follow through, I swear! He also picked up some choice swear words that he also didn't learn from me, even though I kinda wish he had because then at least I'd know where he keeps getting them from, because I'm pretty darn sure they don't say such things on PBS. He's felt a little left out on the sports front this last year because they changed all their rules around here, and didn't have anything avaliable for 4 year olds, everyone had to be 5, lame... He learned to recognize all his letters and numbers this last year. Later than Wyatt, but it's much harder to do things like that the more kids you have running your life! He also has our phone #, our adress, our city and state all dizown! We may be ready for him to got to kindergarten this year after all! We are now working on writing his letter, but its been a challenge because he hasn't decided if he's left or right handed, and it's a huge pain in the rear!

Jett:
Ah what is there to say about the current baby of the house.... well he turned 2 last summer, he had a fun bday party at Ross Park Aquatic. We got rid of the pacifier, moved into the same room as his big brothers, not because we don't have the room, but I didn't want him to be lonely. Transitioned the crib into a big boy bed. Will now sing his ABC's, which he absolutly refused to do for a while, just on the principle fact that you wanted him to. He went from being a sweet, quiet, snuggly baby, into a loud, tantrum throwing, bully, all around cranky 2 year old! We still love him to pieces, but his is definitly a terror!

The family in general:
Well lets see, this last year has been a spendy one for us! The car broke down a few times which is really inconveient being that its our only vehicle, the dishwasher broke twice, and then finally bit the final dust. Our main living room t.v. broke also. Wyatt missed 4 days of school with strep, a bronchial infection, and a double ear infection all at once (thankyou public school system for that one), Jett has had pnuemonia 4 times! Count em, 4! So you know what that means, a lot of chest x-rays! My poor EVO's screen cracked, and had to be replaced. And so on and so forth. But we also did have some fun stuff happen! We went camping at Warm River, even though the mosquitoes were thicker than mud, it was still a fun time! We had an awesome our little family only 4th of July picnic at Jensen's Grove, where we swam, I made tons of picnic food, we went for a walk, and I brought our little propane stove so when we watched the fireworks, we had one of those over the flame poopcorn things to enjoy, which the kids thought was AWESOME! We got a new neice this last summer Ruth Averi Allen, and she is just the cutest little monkey! And of course we found out this fall we are expecting our own little bundle of joy! This last year was definitly filled with a lot, and we are super excited for 2012 and the new challenges, and blessings we will get to enjoy!

Here are some photos to recap some of what happened in 2011: I put a list of the sequence of the pics, hope it makes it a little easier!

Jumpin on the bed at my birthday hotel from the inlaws,

Camping with the Gallegos' at warm river,

4th of July,

Wyatt's 1st day of 1st grade,

Jett's 2nd bday at the Idaho Falls zoo,

Wyatt's 6th Birthday,

Jett's 2nd bday party at Ross park,

Ryan's gross, I mean awesome facial hair,

Carving pumkins for Halloween,

Wyatt playing some Jazz bball,

Baby numero 4 is in my belly,

and Garrett's 4th birthday!

Frequently Asked Question.....

2011-01-15T14:46:00.000-08:00

So since I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, the most frequent question I get asked is....drumroll please...ok, it's not that exciting of a question....alright...here goes... "What do you eat?!" Ha ha ha! I know seriously right?! Well, actually, that was one of the first questions I asked myself. What do I eat.... Honestly getting diagnosed with Celiac was a HUGE blow to my bread loving person! I am a huge huge huge bread, pasta, cracker lovin chica! I'm not going to sit here and lie and say that it's been an easy adjustment, and that I've had such an easy transition, from being able to eat whatever I want, to strict meal, and snack planning. It's been a GIGANTIC pain in the derriere! But once I took the time to stop sulking, and really look at the options I have, and the healthy food options, and lifestyle I am learning to live, and to be able to pass on to my boys, it's actually a really awesome thing! We haven't eaten fast food in 2 months! I do miss certain things, like Papa Murphy's, Subway sandwiches, and as grossed out as I am about admitting this, I still sometimes crave crave crave McDonalds! Oh well! It can be a little troublesome occasionally like when Ryan and I went to Olive Garden for our anniversary(yes, they do have a gluten free menu there), and they tried to poison me with gluten filled breaded chicken...ok I actually didn't take a bite, luckily I saw the light breading first, and on the plus side it was comped, and they made me a new meal, but it's the principle of the thing!

Well, what do I eat? A lot of fresh fruits, and veggies. Gluten free brown rice, and white rice bread. I usually eat that for breakfast as toast. Chex! Oh, my yum chex! I love them! So versatile, you can turn them into many delic, and easy gluten free treats! A lot of salad with tons of fresh veggies, gf deli meat, and gf salad dressing! Or leftovers from dinners nights previously past. I snack a lot too. I usually eat 6 small meals a day, some of those are just snack-ish. Rice cakes, love them! So many different flavors! Popcorn, and nuts! Ooooo! I love to snack on gf almonds(I say gf, because some have salts or ingredients that contain gluten), peanuts, love pumpkin seeds, light string cheese, yogurt. You get the idea. So that said, here is a little peaky look at the menu we've got planned out for dinners this week:

Monday: Squash Soup(with squash from BB), with rolls(for the wheat eaters), and grilled chicken.

Tuesday: Homemade Pizza(gluten free crust for me, but also making reg crust for the wheat eaters) this will be top your own pizza night, the boys love it!

Wednesday: Turkey Taco Wednesday! (we eat ground turkey taco's every Wed, usually with olives, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, and cilantro lime ranch dressing! Yum!)

Thursday: Roast and Potatoes(plus veggies on the side from BB)

Friday: Chicken Enchiladas and Cilantro Brown Rice(made with gf corn tortillas, gf cream of chicken, you get the idea)

Saturday: Leftovers

Sunday: Well usually I don't make a big deal about dinner on Sunday because we get so busy, and try to visit and eat with our families, so if we are home, we usually just make something we have around the house.

I get a Bountiful Basket every Saturday, and usually plan our weekly meals around the booty we get, we pick up our basket, plan dinners for the week, and then grocery shop for what we don't have. It's definitely been an adjustment, but I love to cook, and I love making new recipes, or making old ones shiny new and gluten free!

7 years, feeling the itch?

2011-01-10T15:27:00.000-08:00

Nope. Plain and simple! I love love love being married to Ryan. We are total and complete opposites. And when I say we've got next to nothing beside our stubborn-ness, and out-going personalities I mean it. But somehow, through all the chaos that is being married, plus having three beautiful and crazy boys, we are ment for eachother! So Ryan, I wouldn't rather have anyone to share the good, bad, crazy, scary, exciting, joyful, heartbreaking, and amazing life with than you! You are truly my other half, the cheese to my macaroni, the yin to my yang. You complete me! Ha ha ha, but seriously you do! So here's to 7 years, and to a whole lot more!

New Year....New Resolutions...

2011-01-05T08:49:00.000-08:00

I have felt like a lot of things this past year. I've felt great anger, great disappointment, great sorrow, great fear, a great sense of loss, but most of all I've felt a great deal of failure. Failure and loss of faith in doctors, and modern medicine. Failure as a wife. Failure as a mother. Failure as a daughter. Failure as a sister. And failure as a friend. The last two years have been especially painful, and simultaneously especially joyful. The times of feel-good, and light-heartedness were coming fewer and farer between, and then to almost non existent. I am ashamed to think back and see just how "gone" I've actually been.

I have ALWAYS wanted to be a mother, and at the tender age of just 16 I was informed that for me, the conventional way just wasn't going to be enough. So I cried,worried, and eventually got somewhat past it. Then I met and married the best man I know, and all of those past fears and angst about not being able to bare my own children came crashing back down on me. But being married to the most positive man on the planet, he soon made me realize that giving birth to your own children isn't the only way to have a family, and being assured that even though I may be unable to give birth, he wouldn't love me any less. Alas, all those conversations, and tears were for nothing, and we have since been able to have 3 beautiful and energetic little boys! Were the pregnancies easy, HECK NO! Were they more than worth all the suffering, HECK YES! But my declining health has been such a fear and issue, getting worse after every pregnancy.

This last pregnancy with Jett was by far the worst, and by the end of it, we were lucky to have only had him come 4 weeks early, and completely healthy, and I only had to stay in the hospital after his birth for a week to make sure I wasn't going to stroke out, or go into complete kidney failure due to the fact that I got super fast acting preeclampsia the last month I was pregnant, and it decided to carry over to eclampsia after Jett was born. Awesome times....

Then, that was when the real trouble started. I started to feel really awful. More so than I've ever felt, and that's saying something, because I have had loads of kidney stones, and let me tell you, they SUCK! So the doctors decided that I had a bum gallbladder, and decided to take it out. ( funny side note to this particular tale is that at the exact time I was having my gallbladder yanked out, Garrett decided to crack open his head at my parents house, and was in the ER getting it taken care of while I was in recovery, and Ryan had to bounce back and forth from the surgery center, and the ER with a 2 month old babe in tow.) So anyway, got the gallbladder removed, and then was back in the hospital with the same extreme pain and awful illness just 2 short months later. At that point, they noticed my liver levels. So just to give you a little back story on liver levels, the norm for your ATL is 39, yeah mine was over 1800. So they immediately admitted me to the hospital for the next 4 days, and outdid themselves on number of test they performed. I got tested for Hepatitis, which erked me a bit, because, honestly peeps where the heck would I get hepatitis?! But those poor docs just couldn't figure out what to do with lil ole me. So they sent me on my merry way with a piece of paper with instructions, and a baggie full of narcotics. I suppose at this point I should have stopped and evaluated the situation, and made a different plan, nope not stubborn old me, I had to wait almost a year before I finally got a clue. So this pattern went on for the next few months, get super sick, call my doctors, end up in the ER again, occasionally getting admitted to the hospital again, and the getting sent on my way with a sheet of instructions, and a baggie full of narcotics. The hardest time was when I had to be admitted over Mother's Day. Ryan was SO sweet, and tried so hard to make the best of it for me, but I just couldn't stop crying. I had been keeping it together ok, until the boys' pediatrician noticed I was in the hospital while he was doing rounds, and came to see if I was ok, I.LOST.IT. Luckily for me he's such a wonderful man, and knows me well, and was so encouraging, and helpful in his advice. I will never forget his gentle kindness, and toughtfulness in thinking of me, and doing his best to let Ryan and I know that everything will turn out in the end.

Shortly after that incident I was told that they'd FINALLY figured out what the problem was, and that they wanted me to get yet another surgery. (At this point in my life I had already had 13 previous surgeries, so imagine my despair.) I said well lets do all the tests we can do to make sure this what the real problem is, and then we'll talk surgery. So over the next 3ish months I was poked, prodded, had all my innards examined over and over again, inside and out, then had the app. to decide if I would have yet another surgery. That appointment was when I started loosing faith in modern medicine. I was sat down, and told that in all their bank breaking tests, they could still not definitively say what the problem was, and that what they thought I had didn't show up positive on any of their tests, but that they thought I should still get the surgery "just in case", a surgery that had only a 40% success rate, and we would have to fly to Seattle to have it done. At that point I finally wised up, and said NO WAY, I want a second opinion.

This was when I thought that things would finally turn around for us. We got set up with some doctors from the U of U, and I thought we were set. I couldn't have been more wrong. After 3 trips down in less than a month, 3 hotel stays, and 3 biopsies later, we still didn't have the answers we have been hoping and praying for for SO long. I thought at this point that I would just shrivel up and die. We did however find out that I have Celiac Disease, and changing to a gluten-free diet, has greatly changed my life, but that's another story. We still had no answers as to why my liver was dying a slow and very painful I might add, death. I have never felt so low in my life as I did at this point.

Then my parents got the best idea in the world. See my mom and dad work at a place,Time Labs, they make and manufacture all of their own herbs, teas, tinctures, and such. And my mom knew a little secret I didn't. The doctor who delivered Jett, and had been my advocate, and more than I can recount over the past 2 years was quiting her job over at the BMC, and was going to become the endobiologist and expert in all things naturepath, over at none other than Time Labs. So my mom and dad got it all set up for me to go see her there. Ok, I'll admit I was EXTREMELY skeptical, and not too pleased that my favorite doctor (pertaining to all things to do with women including birth) was not going to be my doc in that sense anymore, but I trust her whole-heartedly, and that was probably the biggest reason I decided to go see her in the first place, had it been someone I didn't know or trust so well, I probably wouldn't have gone willingly. So long story short, I did the test, she showed me the results to my body chemistry's, and hormone levels, ect. all which were abysmal by the way, and got me on an extremely intense herb, tincture, and herbal tea regimen. It's crazy how many I take, but I feel like a new woman! And since come to the conclusion, that I was a victim to over-medication, and under doctoring. I don't take my meds anymore, and my liver hasn't been malfunctioning, and I haven't been super ill, or had any pain (besides kidney, I'm going to always have that).

So to wrap up this long tale, the last 2 years have been horrible. I have been horrible. I just stopped living. I'm embarrassed to say that I've barely cleaned, barely cooked, and done the bare minimum required of me in my wifely, and motherly duties. I don't write this for any one's sympathy, believe me when I tell you that I've felt sorry enough for myself than anyone has the right to. I am writing this mostly for myself, and for those of you who've been hurt by, or didn't understand my actions. I am not excusing myself in any way, I just want people to understand. After I started taking my herbs, and started feeling better, it was like I woke up from the worst nightmare of my life...Ryan came home from work one day, and I was sobbing, he was so confused. He said "what's wrong, I thought you were feeling better?" And I just cried and said to him, that I do feel better, but I just feel like I woke up, and really didn't like what I remember, or how I've acted, and that I just feel so lost. Lost in the sense that I forgot who I was. So, if you've been hurt by my actions, or non-actions in especially this last year, I am deeply regretful.

So my New Years resolution for 2011? To be happy. To love passionately. To pray harder. To give more. To be more thankful. And last of all, to learn to love myself, because what I've gone through isn't my fault, I can't change it, but I can move forward and be the best Nanci I can.

Summing up Garrett in one phrase....

2010-07-01T08:55:00.000-07:00

"Mommy, you're pissing me off." Nough said. Judge me if you will, I'll take full credit for that lovely little phrase, my bad. Bad mom moment....

I know I'm lame...but here are some pics from my Wyatt's 5th birthday

2010-06-10T13:44:00.000-07:00

So one of the reasons I have taken SO long to do this post is because I'm having a hard time with my oldest baby being 5! Isn't it crazy to think that I have a 5 year old, who will be going to kindergarten in just a few short months! KINDERGARTEN!!!! AHHHHHHh! I can hardly believe that 5 years ago I became a mother for the very first time....It wasn't an easy pregnancy, and we had some pre-term labor, but we got him to an acceptable baking time, and they let me just go ahead and have him, it also helped that my water broke, and that he was in a little distress...not too much distress mind you, but enough to let them keep me, which was a good thing or I'd have been back an hour later when my water broke. There I was just 20 years old, the most scared and excited I've EVER been in my life, waiting, waiting for the miracle that is my Wyatt. Labor was hard, after 13hrs dilated to a 2 and the pit turned up as high as it would go they FINALLY gave me the blessed epidural, and just 5 short hours later there he was...perfect, and sweet...just one of the miracles my Father in Heaven has blessed me with, but I'll never forget that first time. Weighed and measured, cleaned and oogled by all those there, they finally gave me that sweet little spirit, and do you know what he did the first time I held him? He looked right into my eyes, and smiled! No joke! I held him and said "hello my son", and he looked right in my eyes and smiled at me! I guess it was a prediction of how in later months and years he would become, a sweet, happy, loving little mama's boy, through and through! The years have not always been easy. I am still learning daily on what it means to really be a mother, but Wyatt, it is you who has always made me want to be a mother a million times over! So before I get too mooshie, yes I am bawling my little eyes out as I write this, I'll give you all a little taste of what it means to be Wyatt:
-Wyatt LOVES to learn! He has always been an early at things I think should take longer, like writing, reading, knowing his letters, shapes, numbers, our phone number, the state we live in our hometown, ect...
-Wyatt is a very loving and attentive older brother...to Jett! Ha ha! He loves Garrett very much too, and they are very much best friends, but since they are so close in age, they are ALWAYS testing each others limits and boundaries!
-Wyatt's favorite food is Mac and Cheese
-He WILL NOT eat a hot dog, even if I payed him, he still wouldn't eat it!
-Wyatt is a very tenderhearted little boy, and if someone is upset or crying he is the first to be there asking what's wrong.
-Wyatt never gets sick, I can count on one hand and probably on 3 fingers the number of times he's ever been sick in his life!
-Wyatt is one tall little boy! He is coming in at 47in tall and 50lbs even these days, and wears a size 6/7 in little boys, and a size 13 shoe!
-Wyatt LOVES me to read with him, he would spend all day on my lap reading if I'd let him!
-Wyatt is a VERY picky eater, but I can't complain too much because I am to, so I guess I deserve it!
-Wyatt has a love for old cartoons, like bugs bunny, and stuff like felix the cat, or popeye, in fact he would rather watch the videos we have of them, then watch the cartoons that are on tv right now.
-Wyatt is mom's big helper and best bud, and follows me EVERYWHERE I go!
-Wyatt loves Ninja Turtles and Transformers
-Wyatt can write his name, both his brothers names, and pretty much any word I put in front of him. The words he knows from memory are Wyatt, Garrett, Jett, Mom, Dad, and I love you!
I guess I could just keep going on and on about my Wyatt, I could fill a book or ten on how special he is and how much we love him, and all the things he does awesome! I just want to finish up with saying that I love my sweet Wyatt more than he can ever imagine, and becoming his mother has changed my life so much! He has made me better in more ways than I can ever thank him for, and I am SO grateful that I lived my life in such a way that Heavenly Father blessed me with him. So Happy 5 years Wyatt, you are so special, and I'm SO glad you're ours!

A HUGE post!

2010-03-24T11:56:00.000-07:00

K, so I just updated the blog FINALLY! This is a huge one, so keep reading and scrolling and reading, the last one is the one after Jett's post! Enjoy!

The many smiles of Wyatt!

2010-03-24T11:51:00.000-07:00

Gosh this kid LOVES to ham it up for the camera!

Garrett's 3rd Birthday!

2010-03-24T11:33:00.000-07:00

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Jett months 4, 5, 6, and 7

2010-03-24T11:19:00.000-07:00

7 months old!

6 months old!

5 months old!

4 months old!

Alright, so I'll come out of my self imposed blog exile and post what's been going on...(long enough title for ya?)

2010-03-24T10:50:00.000-07:00

Well, I've decided it's time to update the blog, I have no idea how many of you out there in blogland actually read or care about this blog, but oh well! So we have had quite a lot going on here in our home over the last few months! We are going to be signing Wyatt up for Kindergarten tomorrow, and I am having a wee bit of anxiety and A LOT of emotion about the whole ordeal! I can't believe that my bubba is old enough to go to Kindergarten! I'll tell you what though, it makes me feel entirely TOO old and entirely TOO young to have a boy old enough to go to school. I'm sure going to miss my big helper boy! So here's the scoop on Wyatt! He is reading a little, knows all his shapes, colors, letters, numbers, animals, yada yada yada! I feel he is just a little too smart for his britches sometimes! He is still growing like a weed, and I can hardly keep up with cloths and shoes for the boy! He wears a size 6/7 in pants and shirts, and a size 13 shoe! Just remember people, he is only 4! He'll turn 5 the end of May. He loves math and science. And is my complete emotional clone! He is nurturing, loving, sensitive, sweet, and extremely protective. Unfortunately, he also has the temper of a raging bull. Like I said, my complete emotional clone! Hey, I gotta take what I can get here, since they all look nothing like me, there's gotta be something of me in them, right?!
Garrett is also learning and growing! He just had his 3rd birthday, and that was incredibly hard for his mama! He is really going to miss Wyatt when he goes to school, and is already telling me that he wants to go to Kindergarten too! I think he is going to feel a little abandoned when Wyatt's gone during the day. This will be the first time that either of them can remember, that the other will be gone for a few hours a day. They have never been without each other. Garrett is now starting to learn his shapes and letters, but has his colors down pat! He actually knows most of his shapes, but gets impatient with me about his letters! He is the complete opposite of his older brother in the sense of sitting quietly and coloring or "reading" a book, and would much rather be throwing a ball, digging in the dirt, wrestling and of course his favorite..."break dancing"! I have NO idea where he picked it up, but it's hilarious, and loves to do it for an audience! It is the highlight of my day when he will just sit still on my lap for a little and tell me he loves me and gives me his precious kisses!
Jett is also growing like a little weed! He is now 7 months old, and is the apple of our eye! Well, the smallest of the apples anyway! :) He is just a tiny thing, NOT! He is 20lbs, and wearing a lot of 12 month sized clothing! He has some chubs, but he is REALLY long coming in at a mere 29 inches! He has two teeth, and even though Ryan will NEVER admit it to anyone, Jett occasionally says "mama"! He can roll over, but mostly chooses not to because his brothers will give him anything he wants, so who wants to spoil a sweet set-up like that?! Smart kid! He can also sit up, and at the mo is sick as a dog! Poor baby! He LOVES all food, and is the happiest baby on earth! Well at least for us! He has already had his first haircut, and sadly with it went his black locks! Made me cry! He is the spitting image of Garrett, but has a much softer temperament, Garrett is quite the spitfire! We love him SO much and wouldn't trade him for anything!
Ryan and I are doing great! Ryan has been working SO hard lately so he hasn't been home much the last few weeks, but he trys to do as much at home as he can while he's here, and he spends all the spare time he has with the boys and me! Right now we are just waiting on our new carpet to come in and then they'll have it installed within a week or so after that! I am STOKED!!!! We need it SO bad, and I can hardly wait! Other than that, not much has been going on!

Jett at 3 months...

2009-11-17T12:30:00.001-08:00

Here is my sweet little Jett! I can hardly believe that he is already 3 months old! These last 3 months have been the most trying and most wonderful months of my life! Having 3 kids is a big adjustment! It really has been a lot smoother than I anticipated though! Jett is the best baby! He is so calm and quiet most all of the time! We love him so so much and are truly blessed by having his sweet little spirit in our home. Here are a few fun facts about our boy!
-He loves his mama! Whenever I walk into the room, he hears me and looks for me, and when I talk to him he instantly starts to smile!
-He started sleeping through the night last week! A heaven send, let me tell ya! My first to do so before the age of 1!
-He has such a happy demenor! He's content to just chill out on the floor, or be held be his brothers or his mom or dad, or really anyone who'll hold him!
-He may have been my smallest baby born, but is quickly catching up to where his brothers were at this age!
-He still sleeps in our room, cause I can't bare to part with him just yet!
-He loves his brothers and smiles so big when they come near him!
-He "talks" all day long, and loves to tell ya a good story!
-He'll take a bottle, boob, anything really as long as it has food at the other end! ha ha!

As you can see we all love him so much!!

Halloween, hey it's better late than never right?!

2009-11-17T10:14:00.000-08:00

We had a blast on Halloween! I asked Wyatt what he wanted to be, and he said a GI Joe, and Garrett said he wanted to be a ninja, and Wyatt says, "yeah, a ninja GI Joe!" So here we have my adaptation of a ninja GI Joe, we decided to make all three of the boys the same thing, and they looked so CUTE!

Another 5 weeks older, blessing day, 2 months old, pumpkin patch, and carvin em up! In no particular order and LOTS of pics!

2009-10-27T10:05:00.000-07:00

So, yes it has been yet another 5 weeks since I have posted! Sorry! Having three little boys sure does keep me busy! The laundry alone would have me held up in the confines of my house if it weren't for the help of Ryan! So my sweet little Jett is now 10 weeks old! I can't believe how fast time is flying by! It seems like just yesterday I was a miserably fat pregnant woman with a sweet baby boy kicking me from the inside! Now he is 2 months, demanding his cow whenever he feels need and cute as a button! We had him blessed on Oct.11th and were SO grateful for all our family and friends who made it out for his special day! I won't include any pictures of that yet because he was a little grumpy and he is crying in every picture, so I am going to put him back in the suit and take some new "happy" baby pics, I hope! :)

This year we were determined to find a pumpkin patch to take the boys to, because we have failed at finding one every year! But low and behold this year we finally found a few! It was freakin freezing, so we didn't wander around too much, but the boys had a blast finding their pumpkins while Jett slept away in the warm confines of the car! Then last night for family night we let the boys "paint" their pumpkins with permanent markers while Ryan and I carved up the big ones, and then the boys helped pull all the pumpkin guts out(which they thought was really cool!)and pick out the seeds so that we could have a delicious snack of baked pumpkin seeds! Yum! Jett was the ever patient observer while we worked away! So that is what's been happening in our neck of the woods! Happy Halloween! More pics to come after the festivities! Love you all!

Time is a flyin!!

2009-09-22T09:19:00.001-07:00

I can't believe that it's already been 5 weeks since Jett came into the world! The last 5 weeks have been wonderful, stressful, and a big adjustment! Not really too hard to add another one, just trying to figure out how to get everything done that I need to! I've been failing at keeping the house spotless, the laundry done, dinner being cooked every night, and so on and so forth, but I have to tell you I don't feel like a failure! I would much rather spend my day trying to get those things done, but stopping for long periods just to snuggle and stare at my little miracles! Wyatt and Garrett LOVE Jett so much! They are so protective, sweet, and gentle with him! Now if only I could get Wyatt and Garrett to be sweet and gentle with each other, life would be AWESOME! But hey, we'll deal with that one later! I just love to sit and watch Wyatt and Garrett talk and stare at Jett, try to calm him down when he's crying, or just beg me to let them hold him! I couldn't ask for more! Anywho, this past month has been busy, the pics above show a little of what's been going on, Jett having his first bath, Ryan and I on my 25th birthday, and Jett at 1 month old! So, here are some fun facts about Jett:
-He is such a calm little baby and hardly ever cries.
-Wyatt and Garrett(and mommy and daddy)lovingly refer to him as "Jetty" most of the time.
-Although Wyatt also calls him "Jetty Eddy"
-He sleeps most of the night, only waking long enough to cry for his cow(that's me)and then goes right back to sleep as soon as he gets his cow!
-Wyatt and Garrett argue over who gets to hold him, or who gets to give him his pacifier if he does cry, and who gets to take his diapers to the trash(awesome I know!)
-He's pretty much got everyone wrapped around his little finger!
-He slept for the first 3 weeks of his life, and I was sure he didn't really have eyeballs cause he NEVER opened them!
So as you can see, we are all just smitten with this little guy and love him to pieces!!!

P.S. It's International Babywearing Week! So don't forget to wear your baby! It's such a bonding and comforting thing to do with your babies and children!

Major blog overload on our newest member Jett Isaac!!!

2009-08-23T12:04:00.000-07:00

Ok, so bare with me, and check out all the post on our exciting newest adventure Jett! There are several post on him and then one on what lead us up to that point! Sorry it took so long, but here it finally is, so enjoy! We love you all!
Ryan, Nanci, Wyatt, Garrett and Jett!

Hospital stay and going home!

2009-08-23T11:57:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pics of the next few days in the hospital, Jett the glow worm (in his bili blanket), and going home FINALLY!!!

Everyone meets baby Jett!

2009-08-23T11:48:00.000-07:00

Here is all our guest that first night to meet Jett!

Introducing...finally...

2009-08-23T11:08:00.000-07:00

Here we are ready to finally make our introductions....Blog friends here we have

Jett Isaac
Born August 17, 2009
6lbs 14 oz
4:50pm

I am so relieved and grateful that he is finally here. Now here is the story of his quick, and somewhat frightening entry into the world, and the aftermath.... So I have been more than miserable this pregnancy which you all know, but the last month was extremely brutal. Finally on Sunday the 16th at about 8:00pm, we headed up to the hospital because I could no longer handle the painful contractions I was experiencing and trying to convince myself that they were just braxton hicks, I just couldn't ignore them anymore. So they hooked me up to all their gadgets and gizmo's. Had me do all the norm like pee in a cup because the nurse thought I must just have a UTI since it was nearly a month to my due date. Then they put me on the blood pressure machine, and that's when everything went crazy! My blood pressure was through the roof, and the contractions were coming about every 3-5 minutes. My awesome new doctor came shortly thereafter. She wanted to just keep me there overnight to see if we couldn't get the contractions and blood pressure under control, she checked my cervix and it was dilated to a 2 and very very soft. She said she'd come in first thing in the morning, she wanted to consult with a college about my weirdo symptoms other than the blood pressure. She came in very early in the morning after a very long night for me, I didn't sleep at all! She said that she had talked to her college, and they had decided that they needed to get this labor going and get the baby here as soon as he would come. She said that they had agreed on the fact that I had developed late onset Preeclampsia, and it was progressing at a very rapid rate, they had done blood tests and my liver was already starting to fail. So I of course started bawling, actually I think I was bawling before that, but when she told me this news it go a lot worse! All these thought started running through my mind, like would I be there to watch my boys grow up? Was Jett going to be healthy at 4 weeks early? Would we be able to take him home? Would he have lifelong complications because he hadn't baked long enough? So they had to do a lot more tests and get me situated so the pitocine didn't get put into my IV until about a little after noon, then we waited a little while and about 2 they came in and gave me an epidural, no really wasn't in excruciating pain or anything, but as with my previous pregnancies, I wasn't dilating until they gave me the epidural, as soon as it had kicked in at 2:30ish I was already at a 3, and then at 3:30 my water broke. That's when it got really exciting. I had just closed my eyes for a little nap and the nurse came in and said, hey I need to check ya, the baby's heart did that dip thing it does after a contraction when you are about ready to push. I was like ok, so at 4 she checked me and I was at and 7, they called the dr and told her she needed to get there right away since I was progressing at such a rapid rate. So my doc got on her way, and they had the epidural guy come in and dose me up again to see if it would help in slowing down the progression. It really didn't but it did make the bottom half of my body as well as the top half go numb, and I could barely lift my arms they were so heavy! Kinda humorous now, but at the time it was REALLY annoying! So at about 4:30 the nurse came in again and checked me and I was fully dilated and the baby's head was descending down into the birth canal, there was just a tiny lip of skin holding him in! She had me lay on my side to see if that would help, did I mention the dr had to drive 30 miles or so to get to the hospital! Anywho they started getting me all set up at about 4:40, the doc came in at 4:45ish and Jett was born at 4:50 exactly! They had the respiratory therapist there and waiting for baby, but he came out a screamin, and healthy as a little horse! An awesome weight and length for a month early too! Could you imagine how freakin big he'd have been if I'd have gone full term?! So the next few days we spent in the hospital were because of me. We got there on Sunday, and left on Thursday. I am now on some blood pressure meds for a little while, and my liver has leveled off and the rest of me is on recovery! Wyatt and Garrett love baby Jett SO SO much, and I couldn't ask for more!

All the Happenings....

2009-08-23T10:52:00.000-07:00

So, sorry I haven't blogged the last few months, but I have been very sick and miserable, and trying to find things to do with the boys to keep my mind off of being pregnant, while Ryan's been working like crazy! So, here is what we've been up to.... We've been finishing up Wyatt's soccer, we went huckleberry picking, we met our friends new and adorable baby Daxtin, and went and fed the ducks! I know some of you have been begging to see a preggie pic of me, so the one of me feeding the ducks is the best you are gonna get of the pregnant whale-ish-ness!

Wyatt's 1st soccer practice!

2009-06-02T11:41:00.001-07:00

So here are some pics from Wyatt's 1st ever soccer practice! It was seriously one of the cutest things I have EVER witnessed! So funny to watch a handful of 4 year olds and one 5 year old playing soccer! Ryan and his best friend Dave are the coaches for the team and so that means that Wyatt and his best buddy Brysin are on the same team! Garrett is definitely having big brother sports envy at the moment, and wanted to play with the big boys SO bad! It is going to be such a challenge that he has to wait 2 more years before he can play any sport at all! I have a feeling he is going to drive me nuts!!! Such a cute thing to watch! I can't wait for their first game!!!

Wyatt's 4th Birthday!!!!!

2009-06-01T15:57:00.000-07:00

Well I have a lot more pictures, but I think I'm going to upload them to my facebook, so if you want to see them all you'll have to check there! Anyway, on Saturday we had an all blow-out pirate bash complete with treasure, swords, and scurvy dogs!!! We ended up with pirate cupcakes because about an hour before the party started as I was just finishing up the pirate ship cake I was making it decided to pull a shipwreck and break in half. It was just SO hot in our house and the frosting was too warm and melty, and before I could get it into the fridge it melted too much and fell in half! I was really stressing out because I had to run to Walmart, and get the makings for the cupcakes and just as our guests were arriving I was putting the finishing touches on the cupcakes. After that everything went as smoothly as is can with a bunch of kids under the age of 4!!!! They all had such a great time, and Wyatt LOVED everything he got and was SO glad all his friends and cousins could come! Thanks for making Wyatt's birthday SO special, he is SUCH a special boy and we are SO grateful Heavenly Father sent him to our home. Here are a few little tidbits about our oldest joy:

-He loves to read
-He can write his name
-He loves to help mommy do chores around the house
-His favorite cartoon is Super Wy! on PBS
-Whenever Garrett is sad and crying he sings to him to make him feel better
-He loves to watch musicals with his mommy
-He is starting soccer this year
-He really wanted a baby sister this time, but told me it's ok that we're having another boy cause he can teach him how to pee on the grass outside!
-He loves to ride horses with his Grandpa Allen, and ride 4wheelers with his Grandpa Archibald!!
-He is my very sensitive little tender heart and gets his feelings hurt very easily
-He loves to cook
-As of right now he told me he NEVER wants to go to kindergarten! Ha! We'll see how that one works out for him!
-He is the biggest momma's boy I have EVER seen! And I revel in it! Secretly of course! ;)
-He looks exactly like his daddy, but acts just like him mommy!
-He LOVES transformers!
-He is a true blue Cowboys fan because his daddy is!

Happy 4th Birthday Wyatt! I hope we made it as special for you as you are to us! We love you SO much and thank our Father in Heaven every day for your sweet spirit!

Just a quick update!!!!

2009-05-29T15:10:00.000-07:00

Well I'm not going to really update at this very moment, I'll probably do the full thing tomorrow night, or the next day, but I just wanted to wish my oldest baby boy a very Happy 4th Birthday!!!!!! I can't believe this day is actually here! Tonight we are celebrating with my parents and my little brother and his fiance with a little Olive Garden mac n cheese as Wyatt calls is or in other words I am making some delicious noodles alfredo!! Yum! And then tomorrow we are having an all out little bash with the rest of our family who can come and Wyatt's little friends, pirate themed of course!!! Anyway, Happy Birthday my Wyatt! We love you SO much!!!

Better late than never right?......

2009-04-20T10:30:00.000-07:00

So here are just a few pictures, and a little recap of what's been going on the last couple of weeks! The boys had a blast on Easter, and loved hunting for eggs! Garrett was SO impatient and so ready to go get those eggs by the time they finally started! I just love my boys SO much! I know that all of you out there in blog land have some super cute kids, but I'm sorry to say that I think mine are cuter than yours! No offense intended of course, I'm sure you all feel the same way about your kids, and I would expect nothing less!! And in saying this, I also have to add that I am glad that I am so crazy about my kids because they have been driving me freaking crazy lately! Maybe it's just that the intolerance of my pregnancy is finally starting to settle in, I don't know, but it seems like they have both been extra whiny and naughty lately!!! If I have to hear Wyatt say "but mommy..." one more time, I am afraid I am going to snap!!! Ahhh! It may also not be helping that I am nearly 5 months pregnant, still puking my guts out, and having to get IV fluids frequently, having a UTI, passing GINORMOUS kidney stones(without ANY kind of pain medication), and not sleeping more than a few hours a night as well, but I'll let you be the judge! The silver lining to my self pity in all of this is that the sun is FINALLY shining, and I can banish the children outside for some much needed sun rays for them, and some laughter and playing for me! I really shouldn't be whining at all, sorry everyone, but I just needed to get that off of my chest! I really do love my life and my kiddos very dearly! I just can't wait for this little guy to make his debut into the world and exit my uterus! Ha ha, and then I remind myself that I still have 4 more months of this to go! I think I can, I think I can..... I'll just keep telling myself that! I hope you all are well and enjoying the sunshine too!

My baby is potty trained, 16 weeks, and Wyatt and Mama's BEST.DATE.EVER.!!!!

2009-03-30T17:22:00.000-07:00

It has been rather busy around here at our home! First things first, Garrett is potty trained!!!!! Yahooza! I cannot even express how freakin excited about it I am! I know however that without Ryan's paitience it would have NEVER been achived! I hate to say it, but I lack any type of patience while pregnant! Ry helped out in a super big way on the seemingly only "rough" day, and I took it from there! It'll probably be another week or so before I feel totally confident, but he's there, it's me who is mega paranoid. He's growing up SO fast, but at least I won't have to change two sets of diapers when our new little bundle makes his appearance! That totally sucked big time doing it with Wyatt and Garrett! So yay Garrett! We are SO proud of you!

Next on our list of busy weeks, I have offically made it to 16 weeks pregnant! Yay me! I have at points thought I was going to die, and even wished it, but here we are! It was an awesome consolation prize that we got to find out what our baby's gender was a few weeks early! I guess that's what the deathly ill pregnant women get! It's nice to have survived though! I am still really sick, but getting used to it, so it's not as bad. So here you are with a nice little prego pic sneak peak while I'm still cute, and not gianormously huge and miserable during the summer heat!

And lastly....I decided that Wyatt and I needed a little mommy big boy time, so we went to Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D! It was really cute and funny! Wyatt especially loved the 3D! I'll admit it gave me a little motion sickness after a while, but it was so much fun! We started off putting on some snazzy clothes, and then to my suprise Wyatt had flowers for me(with a little help from his daddy)! It was SO cute! He came up to me with the roses and said "mommy will you go on a date with me?" How could I refuse such an adorable request?! Then we took some cute pics to document the occasion, went to the movie, and then out to lunch! At the conclusion of our date he looks at me and says "mommy, this was the BEST.DATE.EVER.!" Brought a little tear to my eye! He's just getting to be such a big boy! How blessed am I?! I just love all the boys in my life, big, medium, small, and still baking!

The verdict is in!!!!

2009-03-23T11:07:00.000-07:00

SO I just thought all y'all in blog land would like to know that we are having another bouncing baby BOY!!!!!! I'm am SO excited! I kinda always thought he would be a he, but now it's nice to know for sure! He's also started kicking me like crazy which makes Ryan a tinge jealous because he can't feel it yet, and keeps asking when he'll be able to! I feel his pain it would drive me nuts if I was the one who had to wait! Anyway we are all just too ecstatic for many other word than that, so WELCOME our new sweet little bundle, you are already SO loved!

My Wyatt the cutest ever!

2009-03-03T08:17:00.000-08:00

So I thought I'd just brag a little bit about how stinkin cute Wyatt is! On Sunday he bore his testimony for the first time! He's gone up with Ryan a few times, but never wanted to talk in front of all those people, but he finally did it! I was one proud mama! I started crying like a little baby, and Ryan laughed at me, he thought it was hilarious. I'd like to say it is because I'm pregnant, but I'm just one proud mama!

Garrett's Birthday Bash Extravaganza!!!!!

2009-03-02T09:05:00.001-08:00

So Garrett's 2nd birthday was a big hit! We opted to rent a hotel room for the night and had everyone come over and eat cake in our room and swim in the pool! Garrett thought it was the coolest thing EVER! He ate way too much cake, swam hard, and loved all his presents! Thanks so much for all who came, and for the gifts! You all truly made it a special day for him! Sorry, I realize that these pictures are a little out of order, and you'd think that after almost 4 years of having this blog I'd have figured it out already, but I haven't so there you go, out of order pictures and all!

Ode To My Beautiful Blue Eye TWO YEAR OLD Boy!!!

2009-02-25T06:59:00.000-08:00

First off, I'd like to say Happy Birthday Garrett!!! Today at exactly 6:45am my sweet boy turned 2! I can't believe that I am here right now! I will not lie and say I was happy or at all excited for this day to come, I have been dreading it for the last few months especially. Last night I about broke out in tears every five seconds (which might have more to do with the fact that I am an overly emotional pregnant mama). Two years ago when I took him into my arm for the first time I NEVER could have imagined the independent, stubborn, sweet, funny, energetic spirit we were bringing to our home. I don't know what we'd do without you! Our family would never be complete without you! Thank you for letting me be your mom, and for challenging me every day to be a better one! Thank you for teaching me to be more patient, and to let go a little. We sure love you monkey face! Happy 2nd Bithday!!!!!!

Life's little moments.....

2009-02-24T10:06:00.000-08:00

So Garrett was being really fussy, and asked to be put on his bed, so I obliged, and he was crying and boobing for a few minutes and then he got quite so I went in to check on him and he wasn't on his bed anymore so I went and looked in the living room to see if he was in there watching cartoons with Wyatt, and he wasn't so I went in his room again, and with a little investigation this is what I found:

Apparently he was tired! I store blankets and our luggage and bags under his bed and he had pulled some of them out and was laying on the rest! I think he went searching under there for and extra pacifier and just fell asleep in the attempt! He is just so cute! I'm glad I thought to calm down and go look for him again cause when I couldn't find him at first I started to panic a little. Anyways, a cute story to go along with such a cute boy!

Kimber I am only doing these tags for you because you were forced recall painfull events. ;)

2009-02-16T08:39:00.001-08:00

3 tags in one all for Kimber and because I'm putting off doing the laundry....

Marriage tag 1:

1) When was your wedding day?
January 10, 2004

2) What day of the week was it?
Saturday

3) Did you get married in a church?
the Idaho Falls Temple

4) How many in your wedding party?
Um...8 I think

6) How many guests were invited to your wedding?
100, and we were only planning on 50ish cause that's how many the sealing room held, but to our astonishment all came, and we were extremely crammed in, but I was so thankful and overwhelmed everyone we love and cherish were able to make it!

7) How long did you wait to Tie The Knot after your proposal?
Um...barely over 2 months

8) Who did you hire as your photographer & videographer?
My cousin Jared did all the photog for us

9) Did you have a DJ or a band?
We had a stereo playing music in the background does that count?!

10) Did your father walk you down the aisle?
No aisle to walk down, but he was a witness at the sealing

11) What color were the bridesmaid dresses & groomsmen vests?
bridesmaids wore red and the groomsmen wore black vests

12) Who was your Maid Of Honor/Best Man?
we really didn't have any cause our wedding party consisted mostly of our siblings and we didn't want to leave anyone out!

13) Did you have a bridal shower?
I had two, one with girlfriends and one with family, you'd think the more humiliating one would be the girlfriends, but no not in my family, they are not to be out done!

14) What type of limo did you get?
no limo for us

15) Where did you go for your Bachelorette?
You know, I honestly don't recall...

16) What type of wedding gown/tux did you two wear?
Mostly traditional. My dress was temple worthy, and Ryan's tux was black with white vest, tie, and shirt.

17) How was the weather?
There was a blizzard the night before, and like 4 feet of snow on the ground, but it sure made for beautiful pictures!

18) Where did you go on your Honeymoon?
Vegas baby!

19) What was your favorite part of your wedding day?
The getting sealed to my sweetheart for time and all eternity part!

20) How long have you been married?
5 years 1 month and 6 days! ha ha!

Marriage Share (Part Deux)

1. When is your "engagement" anniversary:
October 27, 2003

2. When is your "marriage" anniversary:
January 10, 2004

3. How long have you known your spouse:
We met December of 2002

4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged:
We dated pretty casually and non committal for about 8 months, then things got serious for 2 months, then we were engaged for a little over 2 months, so that brings the grand total to one whole year and a couple of weeks of dating!

5. Where did you meet your spouse for the first time:
At an institute dance officially, my roommate was dating his friend and then he went on a date with my other roommate, and then we met, and he's been smitten ever since! ha ha!

6. What is your spouse's full name:
Ryan Douglas, but he is fondly known as Daddy, hunny, babe, ect....

7. Do you have any children yet:
We sure do!

8. How many:
We have two boys Wyatt and Garrett, and a baby on the way who's gender is yet to be discovered!

9. Do you have any house pets:
We have a kitty who is adorable named Prussia, and a whole lotta fish, and an outside pup named Luci

10. Do you own a house or rent:
We own our home.

11. Do you live in the country or town/city:
A little podunk town in Idaho....

12. What is one (or more) of your favorite activities together:
Our new favorite is redbox Monday! We usually do that as our family home evening. We get a free movie, and some take out and go enjoy each others company! We also enjoy a rousing game of Guitar Hero! I just love kicking Ryan's butt! And in the spring and summer we love to go golfing! I have my very own set of pink golf club Ry bought me! We really just love doing things together!

13. Do you have a favorite vacation spot:
We love to go camping in Island Park during the summer!

14. How many siblings (including in-laws): Ryan has two younger brothers Jake (Sylvia), and Kevin. I have Keith(Shanda), Krista(Brian) and Marcus!

15. What church do you attend:
I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints......

16. Is this the church you were married in:
Married in the temple, same religion.

17. What town is your current address:
B-B-B-Blackfoot.....

18. Do you work or stay at home:
I am a super busy stay at home mommy...

19. Where did you honeymoon:
Like I said, Vegas baby!

20: Leave a piece of marriage advice:
Hum.....Love what you have. You can live a lifetime of regret wishing you had something else, but a lifetime of happiness if you appreciate what you have. Wow I totally just made that up! I should write a book of advice. ha ha!

Another tag I just got:

What are your middle names?
Douglas and Leigha...

How long have you been together?
We've been together for 6 years.

How long did you know each other before you started dating?
Not very long at all like a couple of days.

Who asked who out?
Ryan asked me out which I thought was weird since he'd just taken out my roommate.

Whose siblings do you see the most?
I think we see both sets about equally.

Do you have any children together?
2 and a bun in the oven

What about pets?
1 cat, 1 dog, and a bunch o fish

Did you go to the same school?
Sure didn't!

Who is the most sensitive?
Most definitely I win this one.

Where do you eat out most as a couple?
Hum...Prolly Melinas. My prego, and non prego self alike crave Mexicana all day long!

Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple?
Vegas I think. We've also driven to Spokane, but I don't recall which one was further.

Who has the craziest exes?
I have the meanest. But neither one of us has crazy.

Who has the worst temper?
Again I win this one, Ryan is really mild, and it takes A LOT to set him off.

Who does the cooking?
I usually do, but walking into the kitchen right now makes me barf, so Ryan's been picking up my slack lately until I can stand to be in there again.

Who is more social?
I would say we are equally social and outgoing.

Who is the neat freak?
Me, but once again I've been slacking a lot lately, give me a break ok, pregnancy doesn't agree with my body at all!

Who is the most stubborn?
Again I win.

Who hogs the bed?
RYAN!

Who wakes up earlier?
Ryan gets up at 5am

Where was your first date?
At a bowling ally in Idaho Falls, I don't recall which one.

Who has the bigger family?
Immediate, me, but extended wise, we both have enormous families.

Do you get flowers often?
Yes

Who eats more?
Ryan usually, but when I'm nursing I do.

Who sings better?
Not to sound snotty, but me.

Who does the laundry?
I usually do, but once again pregnancy is killing me so Ryan's been picking up my slack.

Who’s better with the computer?
Ryan

Who drives when you are together?
Most always Ryan does.

Who picks where you go to dinner?
We both do.

Who is the first one to admit when they’re wrong?
Ryan, he's so much better at it than me.

Who wears the pants in the relationship?
We share the pants

Who has more tattoos?
neither, we both have none

Who eats more sweets?
It's a tie

Who cries more?
Me, I've never seen Ryan cry.

First Born

1. WAS YOUR PREGNANCY PLANNED?
Sort of, but we were still surprised!

2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME?
Yes

3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS?
total excitement!

5.HOW OLD WERE YOU?
I was 20

6. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT?
A home pregnancy test.

7. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST?
Ryan and my mom

8. DID YOU WANNA FIND OUT THE SEX?
Heck yes! I am so not good with surprises!

9. DUE DATE?
June 10

10. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS?
Horrible horrible morning, afternoon, and evening sickness and occasional middle of the night sickness too for all nine stinkin months!

11. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE?
Dill pickles and green olives, must have craved the sodium!

12. WHAT IRRITATED YOU?
Everything and everyone. On my really bad days I just stayed at home and didn't speak to anyone so I wouldn't end up yelling at them! In fact I yelled at my mom's neighbor lady when I was 8 months pregnant, and she still hates me to this day!

13. WHAT WAS THE SEX OF YOUR FIRST CHILD?
Bouncing Baby Boy!

14. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING?
Nope, I always wanted a boy first!

15. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANT?
I gained 18, product of the constant puking, but I thought I did pretty good.

16. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER?
I had two baby showers!

17. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW?
I knew about both

18. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING THE PREGNANCY?
Preterm labor, kidney stone, UTIs, kidney infections, things along that line, but nothing too serious.

19. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH?
Portneuf Medical in Pocatello

20. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR?
18 long hours, he was a big freakin baby for me!

21. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL?
Ryan drove.

22. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH?
A whole lotta people. Ryan, my mom, my dad, my big sissy, and my aunt, not to mention the million nurses and several doctors. I know you're sitting there being all judgy, but no judging until you know how close my familia is.

23. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION?
Natural.

24. DID YOU TAKE ANY MEDICATION TO EASE THE PAIN?
Epidural all the way.

25. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH?
8 lbs 2 oz

26. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN?
May 29th over Memorial Day weekend, which totally sucks for Wyatt cause whenever we do a party people grumble cause of the holiday, oh well.

27. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER?
Wyatt Ryan

Tags complete! Now I tag like Kimber tags 1-3 all those marrieds out there, and the baby tag for all those who have at least one kidlet!

The results are in....

2009-02-16T07:28:00.000-08:00

So in case you didn't know Garrett has been having a lot of problems with ear infections. 8 in the last 10 months to be exact. I don't know if you have ever experienced a child with an ear infection, and I know all kids are different, but my kid turns into the most evil little monster EVER when he has one! Which is quite a change from his normal happy dude disposition! He has had 4 ear infections in the last 4 months, and I was going a little crazy! We made an appointment with the ear, nose, and throat doctor, and he said it would probably be best to put tubes in. At first I was a little apprehensive, but when I got to thinking about it, it really does seem to be the best option for us. Besides the fact that I think he was building up an immunity to the antibiotics. Thus the 4 in 4 months. So I'm sorry my sweet baby boy for doing this all on your birthday weekend, but that's when we could do it. I am SO looking forward to a much less crabby baby, and a much less crabby mommy!

Happy Valentine's Day for "Crayon" out loud!!!

2009-02-13T06:56:00.000-08:00

This is the fun little project Wyatt and I decided to do this year for Valentines! He picked them out all himself and everything! He was just SO SO cute and so excited to do Valentines this year!! Garrett not so much, but if it doesn't involve a ball it really doesn't interest him that much so I'm not too fussed about it! Of course this involves a lot of "grown up" help to get started, but after they were cooled Wyatt and I formed an assembly line! Wyatt also picked all the colors for the paper, and saying! Here's how you do it:

1. You can pretty much use any crayon colors you want, I opted for reds, whites, oranges, pinks, and purples for the occasion. I just eyeballed how many I'd need, I didn't really measure.

2. Peel off the paper and chop into smallish chunks (Wyatt loved peeling the paper off because he is not allowed to normally!) It would probably work just as good if you wanted to break them up with your fingers.

3. Put the chopped crayons in a bowl and mix them around good so you get the colors all good and mixed up!

4. Fill up your heart shaped baking dish with the crayon mixture! Mine is silicon, I think they are just easier to pop stuff out of, but metal would work just as good.

5. Bake at 250 degrees for 15-20 minutes until the crayon is good melted!

6. Let them cool. It really doesn't take that long, I just got all the other stuff prepared while they cooled.

7. Pick your favorite shape (Wyatt chose to do it on a circle) write of your saying, you don't have to go with the one I did, you could always make up a different one!

8. Glue on your crayon hearts, and your ready for delivery!

Wyatt really enjoyed making these, and it was really fun and easy for me to do it with him! If you do make them I hope you have as much fun with them as we did! Happy early Valentines Day!

Pet Peeves!!!

2009-02-11T16:25:00.000-08:00

So I am so irritated by people who text while they are driving! I mean COME ON! I would be so mad if someone dumb drive-texter caused me to get into a wreck or wrecked into me because they were being completely careless. Sorry if I'm making someone out there in blogland mad because of my opinion on this, but I would never intentionally do anything to put my or anyone else's precious' in danger because I was being THAT careless. Sorry peeps, but it's a bad judgement call. That's my rant for the day!

My life, my joy....

2009-02-07T19:03:00.000-08:00

I have always known that my life's ambition was to be a mother. I just never imagined how trying and painstaking motherhood could actually be. Shortly after Wyatt was born I was so ready to have another baby. Wyatt was somewhat of a colicky baby, but I knew that most of it was due to the fact that I was so ill after he was born and had to undergo several surgeries, so because of all the anesthetic in my system my breast milk made him very belly achy, and barfy. So I was unable to nurse him longer than 5 months, but I was still so happy that I had provided him as long as I could. Wyatt has always been my little mama's boy. He rarely lets me out of his site, and loves to just follow and chatter as he goes. I feel like he has always been very advanced for his age, maybe I'm a little bias, maybe not, but for sure he is one smart little kid. He was such a sweet and lovey little baby, always a cuddler. Which has always suited me just fine! So after having such a sweet little boy, who wouldn't crave another so quickly after?!

So when Wyatt was just a mere 13 months old we were ecstatic to find out we were expecting once again. Never would I expect the whorl wind that came next. Not only did I have all day sickness but along with it came a MOUNTAIN of kidney stones. After having surgery to remove some extremely large ones when I was only barley 12 weeks pregnant the doctor prepared us for the worst in telling us that because of the surgery we would probably loose the baby. So two days after the surgery I prepared myself for the worst, and during the ultrasound I experienced one of the great miracles in my lifetime. He bumped right up against the ultrasound wand thingy and both the ultrasound tech and I saw it on my belly! See I couldn't bare for Ryan to come in case it was bad news, and when we saw and I felt that, I knew me and this baby could handle anything the rest of this pregnancy decided to throw our way! Then just after that realization the picture came on the screen, and I saw that it was the second little boy that I had been dreaming of! Unfortunately Ryan wasn't there to witness that, but I thought for sure there would be no way they'd be able to tell that early, but there it was in all it's glory! Ryan was a little disappointed, but got over it quick when it set in that he was going to have another little boy! The next few months were a whirlwind of lots of puking, IV fluids, UTIs, kidney infections, and more kidney stones. Then at my sixth month mark the contractions started coming hard and fast. We were really scared one night that we might have a 28 week baby. We prepared ourselves, but the doctors were able to work their magic and stop the labor. The next 10 weeks I spent pretty much in the hospital or in bed. My meds consisted mostly of contraction stopping meds and anti-nausea meds. Then at just one day shy of being 38 weeks my water broke at home, when I was alone at 12:30am. Ryan was working midnights then. So I called my in laws had them come pick up Wyatt and drove myself to the hospital. And surprisingly I was totally calm and excited that whole time! I was going to have a baby that night! I got all settled in, and a little over an hour Ryan was there. The labor lasted only 6 hours total from the time my water broke until I was holding my sweet new boy in my arms.

Then the hard part came. We got him home and all settled, and he wanted NOTHING to do with me! He cried non stop! The only time he wanted to be held by me was to breastfeed. I suppose it should have been a precursor during pregnancy that I should have picked up on the fact that he was one independent little sucker in the womb, but I guess I missed that part. The next few months were very difficult and hard for me. He didn't need me. How could I have Wyatt, who needed me so much, to this? He had always been going a thousand miles an hour so I guess it was a good thing at the same time too. He was rolling by 3 months, crawling at 4, and then walking by the time he was 7 1/2 months. He has always shown me how independent he is, and I think that was something I needed to learn as well. See I am somewhat of a control freak, and I think this was Heavenly Father's way of telling me, look Nanci, it's ok to let go a little and let kids be kids, you don't always have to do everything! So Garrett has taught me great patients.

In the end I guess it was all worth it. Now he is happy as a clam almost always. Still stubborn and independent, but softer and sweeter. I simply cherish the moments like tonight when he climbs up on my lap, wraps his arms around my neck, kisses both my cheeks, and says "wuv ooo mommy". And then much to my surprise leans down and kisses my belly, and smiling up at me says "baby". How much this past almost two years have taught me. Even though I'm sick, tired, and crabby, I am ready to live this next adventure. A new life, spirit, and personality to learn about, love, cherish, and relish in the sweet tender moments. Thank you Garrett for teaching me to be a better more patients mother, and for letting me be your mom! I sure love you!

Gone Public, with some reservations....

2009-02-06T09:49:00.000-08:00

Well, we have decided to make our blog public once again, it was just too much of a hassle to keep it private, and people kept wanting to view our blog, and couldn't and I am not very computer wise, maybe I should take a class! Anyway, we are now public again, but I would just like to ask that if we are on your blog list to leave off our last name to keep our little precious' safe. Thanks again!

I caught the 9 month bug!

2009-02-03T14:45:00.000-08:00

So some of you out there in cyber space are probably wondering why the frick I am already announcing out newest bundle on the way, well, it's because I am for one terrible at keeping secrets, two my oldest kept telling the whole freakin world, and three cause I am having no complications to make me or my doctor believe that this won't stick. In truth I am so so so sick, but for me that comes with the territory, and have already had to have a couple of visits to my friendly neighborhood hospital for fluids, but hey, that's pregnant life for me! We are really excited to move on to this next big adventure, and even a little freaked cause three is a lot of kidos to handle! So there is our big news for the next little while!

Five Years, and an Eternity to come!

2009-01-10T08:22:00.000-08:00

Five years ago today my sweetheart took me to the temple and made me his for eternity. I can't even begin to describe how I felt that day! You see I was never going to be "that" girl who got married just a year or two out of high school, I had a plan, and I intended on sticking to it. I guess that's what I got for having a "plan" huh?! But I can truly tell you it was and is still the best decision that I have ever made! I'm not going to sit here and tell you that all 5 years have been nothing but wedding bliss because that would be a lie. We have had our ups and downs, our trials, our seemingly never ending illnesses, our losses, and triumphs, miracles and tribulations. There is one thing that we have never been at a lack of, and that is love! And I guess in the end that is all we will ever need! So thank you Ryan for being patient, loving, helpful, worried, hardworking, passionate, irritating, stubborn, and just you because all of those things are what makes me love you more than the day I married you! Thank you for giving me two sweet, energetic, and sometimes exhausting little boys, and for putting up with my physical, and emotional breakdowns and for making my life better than I ever thought it could be! I love you!

Christmas a few days late.....

2009-01-02T15:16:00.001-08:00

So this is our Christmas this year! We had a great one, and didn't even get snowed in! We also have four-wheel drive, so that's helped a lot! Our kids really didn't get a lot of presents this year because they got one huge one which was a new bedroom! They have officially graduated from the nursery and are now in their very own big boy bedroom! Including two big boy beds with matching comforter and a nice new and huge closet! They were really thrilled with everything to do with Christmas this year which just made me so happy! Well I hope you all had as great of a Christmas as we did!

Hair today, gone tomorrow!

2008-12-24T08:05:00.000-08:00

So I know it's been forever since I posted, but I didn't think you all wanted to hear about the past months adventures with kidney stones for ever post. I figured this would be way more exciting! I finally did it! I chopped off all of my hair! It has been so long since I actually cut it that I got a little nervous the day before! And if you know me at all you know that I am not the kind of girl to ever get attached to hair, so that was weird for me! I really do love it! So here is my lame, but somewhat more exciting post, I'll post more pics after Christmas! Until then, Merry Christmas everyone!

Now here's my explination!

2008-11-17T08:08:00.000-08:00

Ok, so know that I've officially done it, now I'm prepared to give explanation! Ok, so over the past 3 years since I have had this blog, I have heard countless horror stories! One friend of mine actually came across a website that had taken pictures of her son off of her blog and posted them on their website! I don't actually know how she came across the photos, but that is a little more than frightening to me! Also another friend had someone post an "anonymous" comment about us stupid Mormons and our political, ethical, and religious views that in my opinion was neither true or accurate, and extremely uncalled for and inappropriate! So I have decided that I want only people I choose viewing photos of my boys and making inappropriate comments on my blog! And those two incidents that I mentioned have not been the only two of their kind that I have heard of! And also since I like my friend who had the bad experience with the commenter am outspoken about what I believe is right, and if I want to write about it on my personal blog, I am going to! So I am sorry for the inconvenience! And that is my rant for the day!

Going Private!

2008-11-12T09:37:00.000-08:00

So I have been thinking about going private for a while now, and having read a few horror stories of friends of mine, and bad experiences, I have now decided to just do it! If you would like to be included put your email address in the comment box, or if you'd rather not do that email it to me at ryandarchibald@juno.com. Sorry for the inconvenience, but I feel I would like to keep my family safe from the many creeps that are out there. I plan on doing it in the next few days so leave me a comment or email me please!!!

Halloween time fun!

2008-11-03T07:33:00.000-08:00

So we had our usual Halloween time routine again this year, and the boys had a blast! Wyatt was really into the trick or treating this year, and he was so cute! Garrett hated getting his picture taken, but loved all the attention and candy! We had a good time carving pumkins and decorating cookies with our cousin Gia who is Wyatt's best friend! All in all a good holiday! Thanksgiving and Christmas here we come!

Tag, I'm it!

2008-10-17T09:45:00.000-07:00

And I don't think I can think of 7 weird or interesting things about myself...I'm just not that interesting. But basically the rules are, I tell 7 weird/interesting things about myself and then tell 7 other people to do it and leave them a comment about it! Okay, here goes:

1. I hate summer....I know all of you out there are shaking your heads and thinking that I am a crazy loon, and maybe I am, call me crazy, but 110 in the shade is not my idea of awesome weather, I'd much rather be bundled up in one of Ryan's sweater and my slippers sipping hot chocolate and cuddling with my sweeties!

2. I am totally allergic to the active ingredient in Proactiv, and found out the hard way, and by this I mean I used it and ended up looking like Hitch for the next 3 days! I still have to laugh about it though, I was rather hilarious looking!

3. I am semi-vegitarian. I do eat a little meat sometime, but not very often and not usually red meat. It isn't a recent life style change either, I have always been this way. I also don't eat any form of seafood or eggs. Once again always been that way. Ryan thinks I'm crazy!

4. I was once told I would never concive children, and now I have two miracles to show the doctors that you can go to a million years of school and spend a million dollars doing it, but Heavenly Father's plan doesn't always follow text books!

5. I am an avid reader, and usually try to read one book a week more if I have time, and this passion has been passed on to my boys especially Wyatt who loves to read almost more than I do, and loves when I read him the book I am currently reading! He favorite so far has been Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, as I was reading it I was thinking "man this is morbid and definitly not fit for my 3 year old", but I figured he is still a little young to understand, and he loved all the action!

6. I am opposite of a pack rat and in turn throw everything away! It drives me crazy that Ryan keeps stuff that I feel is insignificant, and it drives him crazy that I throw stuff away he considers treasure! I just really hate clutter!

7. One my Allen side of the family I have something like 54 first cousins! My gradparents had 10 children and each in turn had large families, and I know most all of them very well, and my kiddos are friends with my cousins kids, and so on and so forth! I really love my big family!

And now for the tagging: Misty, Sara, Angela, Krista, Jessica, Keri and Kimber. Do it if you want, don't if you don't want to either way, I'll still love you all!

2008-10-17T09:42:00.001-07:00

Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!

Fun quiz in the excitment I am having for the movie to come out!!!!!!

Oh the places you go...or not....

2008-10-14T09:41:00.000-07:00

So I figured it was time to give you all a little update, so here goes! I have been trying to put some posts up for the last few weeks, but nothing I did really worked out, and seeing as I am computer inept, it is all really self explanatory!

So we have been doing really well! Ryan has just been working away as a Reactor Operator, this is a new position for him, he still knows all his stuff about Fuel Handling, but this is like a promotion so we are stoked! I especially like it because he gets home so much earlier and usually has all weekends off, so we get to spend much more time together! He has also been put back into the Elders Quorum again, this is the second time in like six months. Let me explain, our ward is very small and is comprised of the nearly dead and newly wed, with the small bundle of somewhat established families. We only have like 3 or 4 deacons, but our nursery has like 20 kids! Anyway, he was in the Elders Quorum and then the president and his wife moved, so Ryan was then put in the Young Men's presidency, and then our Bishop moved so they re-did the Bishopric, and some of the Young Men's presidency went to the Bishopric, and now we have come full circle!

I have been hanging out at home with the boys mostly! Wyatt and I have been working on his preschool together, and I am amazed by how much he already knew! I opted to teach him myself this year mostly because I just couldn't stand to let my baby go grow up yet, and because I haven't really found a preschool here that I have wanted to send him to. So it has been a learning experience for the both of us. Lately I have just been trying to get all of our Christmas shopping done, and on the list of things to make or buy! I have also been getting the boys Halloween costumes ready! Wyatt said he wanted to be a scary ghost, so I decided to make Garrett one too! I also still have a few projects around the house to do, like painting our kitchen, and taking off the cabinet doors and sanding and refinishing them. I've also been pretty busy being in and out of the hospital, but I am feeling tons better, so hopefully that is done for a while at least!

Wyatt is just growing and learning like crazy! He is like I said doing his preschool with me, and coming along really great! We have been working on letter recognition, and he knows almost all of them! He does tend to get confused with the lower case letters because some of them look quite alot alike ex. b d q p. Those are mostly the ones he has a hard time with! He is also learning all his shapes! He already knew most, but there were still some to learn, he can draw circles, and we are trying to learn to draw squares now. He is also learning to color between the lines which he does really well, he just gets bored really fast with that one! He's also growing like a weed! He is only 3 and he wears a 5t or a size xs in big boy cloths! He also wears a size 10 shoe! It feels like every time I buy him a new pair he's already out grown them, and is needing a new pair! He also had his very first dentist appointment! He did so good! The dentist said that he had great teeth, and lots of space for his adult teeth to come in! He loves to floss too! I am also starting to give him chores around the house which he thinks is the coolest thing ever! I guess I better enjoy that one while he likes to do them! He has to pick up and organize his toys, make his bed, and he also helps out with unloading the dishwasher and vacuuming, and dusting! He is such a great helper! He's getting a lot better with hangin out with just Dad, when Mom's not around! He is such a mamma's boy, and I really worry about him sometimes. He literally goes into panic mode of he can't see me, but luckily he is getting a lot better lately!

Garrett is getting so big! He really drives me nuts a lot because he is so so busy, and not always in a good way! He loves getting into everything! He also loves to climb everything, which in turn gives him many bumps and bruises! He is so tough though, so he could have a concussion, and I'd never know because he would probably just cry a little and then go on his merry way! He is totally and utter opposite from Wyatt in that way because all I have to do is look and Wyatt and he is in tears! Garrett finally started getting some more teeth! His fangs are finally coming in! I hope they all come in together so he doesn't look all lopsided in the mouth! He is also on his 4th ear infection! So weird to me because Wyatt has only ever had one! He is also starting to speak words that I can actually understand! He said a lot before that I could understand, but now he's just talking up a storm! He just gabs all day long! He has also started to cuddle a little! He has NEVER been a cuddler, EVER! Even as a tiny baby he didn't like being held, which was really hard because he was so colicky, and cried all the time! I just love it when he sits on my lap and lets me snuggle him! He also loves Spiderman! He loves walking around the house talking about him, and playing with ever Spiderman toy he can find! He just cracks me up!

So that's what we've been up to! We are all really looking forward to Halloween and our yearly family home evening Halloween party with our friends! We are also excited for all the snow and Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Years! This is my most favorite season of the year! I am also really looking forward to the Twilight movie to come out in November and Ry's 27th birthday! I hope you're all doing well!

My cleverness is all worn out, sorry....

2008-09-19T08:19:00.000-07:00

So I know it's been like a month since my last post, but I really haven't felt like posting anything, sorry. It has been such a crappy month here at the Archibald home, first starting it off with a bang, me... I got to spend a jolly 3 day visit to the hospital and on non other than my 24th birthday! Then I finally get to come home and all my familia decides to get some sort of crud! It starts of as we go to Walmart to pick up my pain pills and Wyatt pukes EVERYWHERE on one of the isles! Gross! I really don't do puke, I am the worst mother in that way, then after a few more times on our way out of the store and once on the way home(and mind you we only live 5 min away) I get him home and showered and put to bed. I go to check on him before I go to bed myself, and he has barfed again in his sleep, so I had to wake him up throw him in the shower and change his bedding, he was not appreciative of the rude awakening, and I don't blame him, poor kid! Then the next day Garrett and Ryan come down with some nasty nose and cough thing! And they have been thus sick the past two weeks with it! And in the mean time I am suffering away with kidney stones! And seeing as I'm the mama I am the one taking care of everyone, and being the most cranky hag-witch ever because I am hurting so bad! On a bright note though I got to see my big sis, and one of my very favorite cousins! I just hate feeling so out of control. I am a total control freak with a bad case of OCD, so I hope you can imagine how much this has all sucked for me! Not being able to be in control of my own stupid health problems, and then not being able to keep the bad germ bugs away from my family! Ahhhhhh! It's ok if you're thinking it, I am crazy! Ok, rant over, I am hoping the soon my little family will all be back on the mend and healthy once more! I hope all of your months have gone a lot better than mine, and hopefully none of you will EVER get kidney stone cause they really suck!

Proud mommies be prepared for tagging!

2008-08-19T08:35:00.000-07:00

ALL THE PROUD MOMMYS: Fill this out!
-Age of baby/babies?3 years 3 months, and 1 year 6 months

-Names?
Wyatt Ryan and Garrett Edward

-Birthdays?Wyatt-May 29, 2005 Garrett-February 25, 2007

-Time of birth?Wyatt-5:28 PM, Garrett-6:45 AM

-How long did labor last?
Wyatt-18 hours, Garrett-6 hours

-How long did you push?Wyatt-1 1/2 hours, Garrett- about two or three pushes, so like 8 minutes.

-How much did your baby(ies)weigh?Wyatt-8lbs 2oz, Garrett-7lbs, 6oz

-Any hair?
They both had a head full of dark brown hair. Not tons, but a head of it.

-Who does your baby(ies)look Like?Both of my boys look exactly like their daddy in different ways. Wyatt is the exact copy of Ryan now, but Garrett looks a lot like Ry as a younger version. But they look a lot like each other as well.

-Be honest...how much weight did you gain?With Wyatt I gained 18 pounds, and with Garrett 12 pounds. But I'm sure if I hadn't puked my guts out the entire 9 months with both of them it would have been a lot more!

-Was baby(ies)early or late?Both boys were two weeks early. Wyatt was 14 days early, and Garrett 15 days early.

-How many baby showers did you have?2 they were both with Wyatt, none with Garrett

-Did you breastfeed?Yes, both boys for 5 months each, I would have done it longer if I could have, but too many surgeries and drugs means sick babies.

-Who keeps your baby(ies) the most?I do mostly, Ryan & I too when he's home, and if we need a sitter, usually our parents take them.

-When do you wanna have another?We're planning for sometime in the next year or so.

-How did you know it was time to go the hospital?
My water broke both times, I was at the hospital the first time with Wyatt because they had been attempting to stop labor but that changed plans, but with Garrett I was at home alone, just me and Wyatt because Ry was working grave-yards then, so I got up changed cloths ect... and drove myself to the hospital. Ryan met me there a couple of hours after I got there.

-Anyone spend the night with you first night home?Nope, neither time, just me and Ry with Wyatt, and just me Ry, and Wyatt with Garrett. We had lots of visitors throughout the weeks though.

-Did you cry the first time you held your baby(ies)?
I don't think so... I think I was too ecstatic both times, but I could be wrong... I don't remember.

- Who cut the cord(s)?
Ryan

-Where was the baby(ies)born?
Wyatt-Portneuf Medical in Poky, and Garrett-Bingham Memorial in Blackfoot, I don't think I'd ever have another baby anywhere else then Bingham though WAY better experience!

-Did you record the labor?
Heck no! Although it seems like there were enough people there to witness that it really wouldn't make a difference either way! Ha!

Sometimes there not always as you expect.

2008-08-12T10:48:00.000-07:00

Kids are so funny. I especially think that mine are funny, brilliant, adorable, you know pretty much the cutest kids ever born, but then again I am very biased, and I am sure you all think the same of yours! It just cracks me up on how they never do what you expect them to! Since the day I found out I was pregnant for the first time, I knew my kids would never have a love for the things I cherish most. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love music in any form. I am an avid musical lover as well as classical music, alternative, country, r&b, pretty much most forms of music. It has always moved me how much you can express through music. While I was was pregnant with Wyatt I was involved in several music groups, and church singing activities. Ryan and I are seriously living proof that opposites attract because we are completely and utterly different in our passions in life. He is an avid sports enthusiast, and is very gifted in physical activities. I on the other hand always loved to dance, but am a serious marshmallow. I am the thorn in the side of any sport! I am seriously athletically challenged! So since we only have boys I naturally assumed that they would be just like their daddy in the sense of interests. Much to my surprise and Ryan's, Wyatt has proved to far to very much follow in the footsteps of his mother! It really cracks me up because he is built like a line backer! He is only three and wears 5t or an extra smally size in the young boys section. He is more than half my height and weighs 45 pounds! He's not chubby anymore, and is a skinny little whelp, but man you pick that kid up and he is solid! Any here he is my husband's little line backer singing show tunes with his mama! Ha ha! He loves musicals, and any movie that has a lot of music! I guess there's no saying what he will do in the future, I'm sure he'll love both because Ryan is such an athletic guy, but it really amuses me that Wyatt so far shares my passion for music! I'd like to think that it's because I sang so much while prego, and I sing to my kidos all the time to, but who knows! And the really funny thing is that Garrett is the exact polar opposite! He likes music, and dancing, but he loves sports! He loves balls of any kind, and throws EVERYTHING! It drives me absolutely bananas! He already knows the difference between a football, basketball, and baseball! He also loves golf as well! This little 1 year old boggles my mind! I'm anxious to see what there interests will end up being in a few years?! And also very interested to see if we ever do have a girl what she'll be interested in. Well I just hope there all very well rounded, and with parents like Ry and I, it seems like they will be!

2008-08-04T11:52:00.000-07:00

The Dawn has finally broken...

2008-08-04T11:30:00.000-07:00

It has been a while since my last post, and I am now prepared to give the explanation for my absence...We have been very busy here at the Archibald home as of late! First of all I got the privilege of tending two of my very favorite people for the week! My niece Madison and nephew Benjamin! I cannot even express to you how much I love these two! I have always had a strong bond with Madi, but I was so excited to be able to strengthen the one between Ben and myself as well! Krista and Brian were off to extend there knowledge of ballroom dance to teach to their students, so I got to extend my knowledge of my niece and nephew! I am so proud of the little girl my niece is turning into! Independent, strong-willed, beautiful, loving, and protective of all those she cares for, even those she barley knows! I am just so proud, and amazed by her! I sometimes have a hard time believing she is only 6 because in so many ways she is much older! I was also so grateful for the time I had to get to know Benj more! He is 5 weeks younger than Garrett, and Kris and Brian live 5 hours away so I haven't had a lot of time or money to get to know him as well as I would have liked to! But this week was like heaven for me! I will admit that I was rather nervous originally for this exchange with Benj, he doesn't know me well, and he has never been apart from his mom for more than a couple of hours, but he surprised me greatly! I can't believe how smart this little boy is! He know so much sign language! Or course half the time I had no idea what he wanted, but he was very patient with my ignorance! He is so silly too! He and Garrett are a force to be reckoned with while together let me tell you! What one can't accomplish the other can! I also LOVED the opportunity I got to do girlie things, and girlie hair with Madi! I know it seems so trivial, but I am a complete and utter girl to the core, and I often feel like my boys will lack a lot of manly emotions, ect with me as their mother! Poor boys! Ha! I do love them dearly though so I hope that counts for what I lack! Anyway this week was so so busy! On one of the days that Madi and Benj were spending with their grandparents I took the boys to the zoo with my very best friend Deni and her boys! It was a lot of fun! All the boys were so tuckered out by the end of the day! They had such a great time! Then on Friday night being the total nerd I am Ry, the kids and I headed up to Idaho Falls for the book release party for Breaking Dawn! After about 10:30 the kids were all asleep for the most part in the car with Ryan and I got in line for my purchase! I stayed up reading most of that night and morning! I was so tired the next day! I am one of those people who definitely need their sleep to function! So annoying! Ha! Anyway I have finally finished the book and my niece and nephew are safely home with their parents! I cannot even express to you how much I love the Twilight book series, and this final book of Bella's perspective did not disappoint in the least! In fear of giving too much away to those of you who haven't yet finish, or started the book yet I won't give my full review just yet! But I have to say I feel like I have been waiting for this book to come and end my agony at not knowing the rest of the story, and all my hope, fears, and joys in the series were not disappointed with the outcome! Stephanie never ceases to amaze me with her skill of drawing one in and making them care for her characters. I feel like Edward, Bella, Jacob, Alice and the others are very close friends of mine, and I cared just as much for their happiness as Stephanie does! What a great author! Now before I sound like too much of a freak for loving the characters in a book so much I'll be off! I'll post some pictures later, but right now I'm going to go take a much needed nap! I hope you all enjoy the book as much as I did!

Tag I'm it so that means you probably will be soon to!

2008-07-16T12:55:00.000-07:00

Ok Kimber I'll bite and do the stupid tag, so here goes...

Rules:
1. Each player starts with 8 random habits/facts about themselves.
2. People who are tagged need to write a post on their blog about their eight things and post these rules.
3. At the end of the post you need to choose 8 people to get tagged and list their names.

Here are my 8 random facts/habits/emotionally disturbing pieces of information:

1. I am completely ocd, about pretty much everything, when things don't happen the way I think they should I start to get really panicked. Things like the laundry and the dishes have to be done in a certain order or it freaks me out! I am also insane about the boys bath routine it drives Ryan up the wall! And bedtime, the way and order the house is cleaned, ect, ect... My list could seriously go on forever so if you think something is weird, I probably do it!

2. I have more than the average fear of spiders, once when I was prego with Wyatt there was a hobo spider crawling down the side of the wall into my bed, and I had an extreme hysterical panic attack, with chest pains uncontrollably crying and in general a very stupid freak out, Ryan still thinks I am the worlds craziest person!

3. I love to create new things! It doesn't really matter what it is it could be a new variation on a favorite dish, a scrapbook for my boys, differently shaped cakes, new jammies for my kidos, I love to teach myself how to be a better cook, seamstress, cake decorator, gift giver, and memory maker!

4. I love love love action packed movies! Not horror necessarily, but movies like Spiderman, The Hulk, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Hellboy, Batman, Superman, anything that has a lot of butt kicking, or science fiction! I know I should have been born a very dorky boy, and don't get me wrong I love a good romantic comedy, but those I rent, it's the action packed man movies that I want to go see in the movie theater, and if it has a love story line to go a long with all the butt-kicking that's even better! I'm just a sucker for a happy ending!

5. I never wanted to be a cheerleader when I was a kid, I always wanted to be in the choir, I am such a nerd, but I would have taken choir for every subject if they'd have let me, and pretty much my entire senior year was spent in the choir room. I think I had 4 classes in that room that year because I was also an aid in the all girls choir and in guitar class along with my two choir classes I was in! And someday when I grow up I am still hoping to make it to Broadway! Yeah right but I can still dream eh?!

6. I am one of the nursery leaders in our ward and I love it! It cracks me up that when people find out that that is my calling and they start to give me the oh I am so sorry speech because I don't think I have ever had a calling that I love so much! There is just something so rewarding when you are at the store or somewhere like that and you see one of your little kids and they are so excited to see you, or when there is a kid that hates to go to nursery and then they decide they love you and want to go now! I just love it!

7. My favorite alone pass time is to read. I love a good book series that I can devour! I can read a whole series in as little as a week. It drives Ryan nuts when I find a new collection that I love! He doesn't like to read so he doesn't understand how I could get so obsessed with a book that I even dream about the book when I'm not reading it! He thinks he gets neglected in these times when I find a good book! And he probably does!

8. I am a complete an total klutz! I always have bruises everywhere, and I never remember how I got them because I run into, trip, slip, and fall so much that I can't keep track of when I did what, and where it hurt me! And it seems so far that my silly baby boy has inherited this clumsy trait from his dear mom, a trait that I hope he grows out of!

Ok, I tag: Ange, Jess, Erin, Krista, Misty, Sara, Keri, and Kara hope you enjoyed!

Toilet Trauma....

2008-06-24T15:20:00.002-07:00

*unfortunatly I didn't get a photo of the incedent, so I thought I'd put this cute one up instead to remind me how sweet and adorable they can be!

Ok, so this happened last week, but it has taken me a few days to get over it, and now that I can look back on the situation and laugh I am ready to divulge the story. So the last few weeks I have not been feeling very well, and after a two day stint in the hospital, I went home to recuperate, the first day I was back my wonderful mother in law took the boys so that I could spend the day sleeping because I didn't get much sleep, but the next day I was all alone, I knew the boys would take advantage of my weakness, but I had no idea what was in store for me! Little did I know what closing my eyes for ten minutes while the boys were awake would bring me. I awoke with a start hearing Garrett screaming, which is a regular occurrence in our home due to the fact that his older brother is a big fat bully! Garrett has been teething too, so he wasn't his chipper self anyhow, so I went into the kitchen to make Garrett a bottle and then send him off to bed. When I went into the toy room to get him neither one of my sweet precious little imps were anywhere to be found, so I headed to their bedroom, and low and behold no childrens in there either. Hum.....I thought to myself starting to realize their location. See I am super obsessive about all the doors in the house being shut except for the toy room and the boys room usually, and to make it even more OCD I put childproof door nob covers on all the doors that aren't really where I want the kidos. This makes my life so much easier due to the fact that the toys NEVER stay in the toy room and there are only so many hours a day that I am going to clean them back up. Well Wyatt can open the doors with or without the cover, but he is usually my very good boy who always asks permission to go in said rooms, so I never really worry about the fact that they are useless to ward him off. Well, apparently today was not my lucky day because when I opened up the bathroom door there the toilet culprits were, soaked from head to toe in toilet water! Augh! Garrett was bawling due to the fact that Wyatt had just poured a bunch of toilet water on his head, and there was like a half in of it covering pretty much every surface in the bathroom. And here's the catch, you may think I'm gross for admitting this, but during the day when just the boys and I are home if Wyatt needs to go pee and only pee I don't flush it because I know he's just gonna go in like a half and hour again anyway. And so this said toilet water that was EVERYWHERE was peed in toilet water! YUCK! To make this wonderful event even more exciting Wyatt then professes to me that he had peed in the garbage can as well! Moral of the story is never fall asleep when your 3 year old is a genius, and always always flush your toilet!

Ode to Ryan!

2008-06-16T11:38:00.000-07:00

So I'd like to also put a little ode out there to my wonderful and loving husband. So here is everything I can think of that makes you so special to me.

I love the way you make me laugh in the middle of an argument even if I was so mad a second before it's hard to be angry when I'm laughing so hard!

I love how you are obsessed about us being and active family, which without I am sure I'd be a hundred pounds heavier!

I love how you always say everything I cook is delicious even though I know it was gross.

I love that you knew I was the one for you, even with all my attempts to let you know I wasn't.

I love how you waited for me to figure out you were the one for me even after all my thwarted attempts.

I love how when I did finally figure out you were the one for me you let me squirm a little bit, and then took me with open arms!

I love that you totally tricked me in your proposal, and I seriously had no clue that you were going to ask me to marry you.

I love that you designed my wedding ring all by yourself, and didn't even ask for my imput.

I love that you still wanted me even though we didn't know if we would be able to have children.

I love that on our wedding day I was the one freaking out wanting to get out of there, and when I saw how calm and excited you were it made me want to stay with you.

I love that you took me to the temple to be your eteranl companion, in that wanted to keep me for eternity.

I love that when we first found out we were having a baby you wanted to get another job because you didn't want me to work, I didn't let you!

I love that you went with me to every doctors appointment when I was pregnant with both of our boys!

I love that everytime I've had to be hospitalized you are always there right by my side holding my hand.

I love that the one time I had to have surgery and you couldn't get off work that you drove down on your lunch break and was in the recovery room when I woke up just so you could kiss me and then head back to work.

I love how much you love to teach our boys to play sports and wrestle! Even though they are constantly tackling me and I'm not as good and sturdy as you are!

I love that you honor your preisthood, and that you were able to bless both of our beautiful children!

I love that our boys both look just like you! Even though I complain that they look nothing like me and I did all the work, I really do love to see your face in both of them.

I love that you let me sleep on the right side of the bed even though that's the side that you like.

I love that you do the dishes so that I don't have to.

I guess I could just go on and on forever, but mostly I just want to say I love you Ryan, and I couldn't ask for a better husband and father. You and our kids are the best things that ever happened to me, and I don't think I could ever thank our Heavenly Father enough for blessing me so much! I love you!

Happy Late Father's Day!

2008-06-16T11:30:00.001-07:00

Ok, So I know that this is late, but I was really sick yesterday, and my sweet hubby was waiting hand and foot on me all day, so today is going to be Father's Day at the Archibald house. First of all I would like to make an ode to my dear old dad! I love you so very much! I know that I wouldn't be half the person I am today without you. I love your kind and loving spirit, and your willingness to put everyone's needs before your own. I don't think I've ever met a more generous person who is willing to give the last shirt he owns off his back to someone you deem in more need. Thank you so much for raising me in the gospel and teaching me of Jesus and Heavenly Father. I love you so dearly and am so thankful for you everyday!

I'd also like to put a little word out there for my other dad Doug. We love you so much! I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have you to take Wyatt on your weekly adventure to the cattle auction! He loves to be with you, and I am greatful for a grandpa who wants to be able to spend some one on one time with his grandkids! You're the best! I love that most of the things I love about Ryan came from you! I love how supportive and loving you are about everything we do, and that we always know we can count on you! We love you so much!

We need the FUNK (well not me...)

2008-06-04T13:53:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I don't know about the rest of my fellow bloggers out there, but I have been in a total and utter funk lately. I don't know if it's the weather or just the impending doom of life falling upon me. Doesn't it just seems like when it rain it pours in a very literal sense lately. Ryan and I are no different. It seems like just as soon as we get everything in order, it all falls back out of place again. Like the fact that we are just now beginning to get medical bills that are from January! AHHHHH! And of course they are not just little ones, they are the big ones that make you shake in your boots! And then everything got screwed up with our house payments, and we are still in the process of fixing that, which was not our fault in the first place, but seems to be that we have to fix it anyway. It makes me miss the days of renting when you didn't have to worry about homeowners exemptions, hazard insurance, and mortgage brokers. Don't you just ever feel too young to be dealing with all this stuff, that this is a grown ups job, but then you realize that you are supposed to be the grown up. Not to mention the fact that just now my face is deciding to go through it's adolecense, hey guess what face, I've got news for you, your about a decade late! What is the deal here people! Poor Ryan just looks and shakes his head yes to all my rantings, what a great guy huh?! And not to mention the fact that it is now officially June, and it is raining cats and dogs like everyday! I mean the rain wouldn't be bad if it was at least warm, but seriously! And then to cap it all off I caught the cat trying to eat my glofish! I mean I couldn't help myself from cracking a smile, but I was still mad. She had almost her entier front of her body in the 20 gallon tank! Ha! I guess it is a little hilarious! Then yesterday I had to take Garrett in for his 15 month appointment which ment shots, and let me tell you his is more than grouchy today, and I don't really blame him! They gave him 4 shots! Poor baby! And he is getting molars already! So that isn't really uplifting his mood either. I also am feeling like I spend more then 8 hours a day picking up after my family! Which I understand is like my lot in life, but seriously! The kidos have a toy room, but inevitably the toys end up everywhere! Do you think it's too early to send them to boarding school! Just kidding, but seriously! Ha! Sorry it seems like I am just totally complaining, and I am, but like I said I'm in a funk! Well, there is my venting, if any of you have anti-funk solutions let me know!

Happy 3rd Birthday Wyatt!

2008-05-29T08:55:00.000-07:00

So today is the official day that my baby is 3 years old! I won't deny that I have been secretly or not so secretly dreading this day since he turned 2! I just cannot believe how big he is getting! He has always, and will always be a miracle to me. See just a two years before I was telling the man who would eventually become my husband that there was little to no chance at all that I may become pregnant, and if we were to try that it would be a long, painful, and grueling process. I was so sad the night that I told him because I was sure that no man would ever want such damaged goods. Much to my surprise(which I now have no idea why I was so worried in the first place)he loved me anyhow! I still ask myself almost everyday how I got so lucky! Then just a year and a half after we became eternal companions we were granted the miracle that is Wyatt. The first time I looked into his beautiful blue eyes I knew that I would never doubt or take for granted the power of the priesthood, blessings, or my Father in Heaven. So many years I had asked the Lord in earnest prayer why he had given me such a painful and at times heartbreaking trial in life. And that day three years ago I got my answer. Because Nanci you would never know how much you would or could fully appreciate this moment now. I am so so thankful, and can never fully in any word express just how thankful I am for my two beautiful children. Wyatt has been such a light in many of my darker days, and will always be! We just love you Wyatt so much and can't imagine life without your extremely infectious laugh, your big dimple, the silly things that you say at very random moments, how eager you are to learn anything new, your love of reading, the way you eat a grilled cheese sandwich, how you love to mother your little brother, your sweet sensitivity, and the powerful love we see you have for all those you know. We thank our Heavenly Father everyday for your sweet spirit. Happy Birthday son! We love you!

Spiderman, Spiderman....

2008-05-25T10:18:00.000-07:00

Here are the pics from Wyatt's third birthday party! He won't actually be 3 until the 29th, but due to circumstances we decided to do the party this weekend, I was really afraid that no one would be able to come seeing as it is a holiday weekend, but surprisingly we had a really good turn out! Wyatt had a great time with his friends and cousins and loved his cake and cupcakes and his Spiderman pinata! It was so much fun, and I can't believe my baby is turning 3! He is such a big boy! Who knew that almost three years ago after 9 months of terrible pregnancy, 18 hours of hard labor and one little cry we'd be here now. I knew from the beginning that raising Wyatt would be a challenge. From the time I took that pregnancy test to now it has been a constant battle of wills! I am so proud of him! He has really grown into a very smart and somewhat obedient little boy! I can't believe how blessed I am to have such a sweet, caring, and sensitive little spirit in my home, I really couldn't ask for more than what I've been blessed with! We love you Wyatt, here's to the next 3 years and many more after that!

A exciting new addition!

2008-05-21T20:45:00.000-07:00

Ok peeps! ha! So the Archibald's have yet another grandson! That leaves the tally at grandsons 4 granddaughters 0! Ahhhhh! So my brother in law Jake and his beautiful lady Sylvia welcomed Keaton Douglas Archibald yesterday May 20, 2008 at 9:45ish pm! He weighed in at a whopping 6 lbs 8 oz and 18 3/4 inches long! I know all of you out there are saying "wow that is a little baby" but I am here to tell you that for teeny tiny Syli that is a HUGE baby! She is so small! He has a head full of dark hair and looks just like his mommy! He is just SO SO cute! We are so glad to have Sylvia and Keaton in our family we just love them so much! They will be in the hospital for a few more days because Keaton was 4 weeks early, but I'll try to get over there again soon so I can take so pictures of him! I forgot my camera! Of course! Yeah for new babies! He is so adorable it made me think I wanted another one right now! Almost....! Ha!

A very eventful weekend!

2008-05-05T09:56:00.000-07:00

So we have a very exciting and eventful weekend! First it all started off and Thurs., which was Madison's 6th birthday! Can you believe that she is already 6?! Well, Krista, Madison, and myself started out the day with a little bit of pampering at our Aunt Annie's hair salon, then headed to a girls day out filled with some shopping and lunch! Then we headed to Pocatello for Madi's tea party birthday! It was a lot of fun, and the kids had a great time! Then Friday afternoon we headed to good ole Farmington, UT for a trip to Lagoon! Madi was having a dance competition, so we spent most of the next morning watching her dance away! She was so cute, and so good at all her dances! Then we all went to ride the rides! It was SO much fun! Dad, Marcus and yours truly went on the skycoaster as a little jump back in time, we did it like 7 or 8 years ago, and I was just as freaked this time as I was then! But it was all fun in the end! Wyatt thought it was the best day of his life when he got to ride the "puff the magic dragon" roller coaster, and he even spread his wings for the occasion putting his arms up in the air! SO cute! Later that evening we went and watched the dancers Krista and Brian have been teaching the last few months! They were AWESOME! Krista and Brian choreographed some super awesome dances! Good job guys! Well talk to ya'll later!

New Hair...

2008-04-10T18:38:00.000-07:00

So here is my new hair color. It's a lot different than I have ever had in my life, and I think it's going to take a lot of getting used to, but ultimately I like it a lot! Hope you all do to!

My cute boys...

2008-04-09T09:13:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pics of my boys being super silly!

Can we say DUH!

2008-04-09T00:26:00.000-07:00

OK, my friends and family, the question here is how many Nanci's does it take to screw up the blog? Only one apparently! I have once again proved that my computer skills are 0! The score currently stands at computer 2, Nanci 0! Ahhhhhh! I am going to drive myself crazy! Ok, enough whining, I will post pictures and stuff at a later time, and I will attempt not to mess it up again.