Pregnancy

Well for the past couple of weeks I have been trying to get caught up on my blog. I feel I have done pretty good considering I had about 6 months of catch up to do. i still have the month of December to catch up on but do to recent events ive decided to update on pregnancy then finish December. besides i don't have access to my pictures right now. i figured i cant blog about our Christmas without pictures. so on to pregnancy.

well this pregnancy has been really different from paiges. last January i had a preconception consultation with my doctor. he informed me that when i did get pregnant things would be different this time around. so i cant be all surprised that things are now so different from paiges. he informed me that due to my previous pregnancy with Aubrey this pregnancy would be more stressful. and it has been that way. i tried not to worry about losing this baby as i did with Aubrey but its been hard not to at all. i did find great comfort with prayer, family support, priesthood blessings and temple attendance. i really liked the doctors that delivered me with Aubrey so we decided to use them again. the plan was for me to stay with this doctors office until i reached 32 weeks then if all was well i would switch doctors to a local doctor in thatcher. i like them but i want to deliver in thatcher where i can be close to home yet that's only possible if my body and baby cooperate.

the doctors still aren't really sure why my membranes prolapsed with Aubrey resulting in my water breaking and having to be induced at 5 months. they say it could be due to me having an incompetent cervix. they aren't fully convinced of this diagnosis though because paiges pregnancy was completely fine. so when i reached 12 weeks with this baby girl they thought i wouldn't need a cerclage. they had said that through recent studies that a cerclage isn't always effective unless you are certain you have an incompetent cervix . an incompetent cervix is when your cervix thins to early in pregnancy without always having contractions. a cerclage is when they stitch your cervix closed so it doesn't spontaneously open. like everything else placing a cerclage doesn't come with out side effects. after praying about the decision of doing a cerclage or not Garet and i felt really good about trusting the doctors and not placing a routine cerclage at 12 weeks . we decided that it would be better to place what they called an emergency cerclage if i needed one.

so when i reached 16 weeks i started having ultrasounds every 2 weeks to measure our baby. the first measurement was right before thanksgiving (i already posted about that visit in my November post) this is when i found out we were having another baby girl. my cervix looked good at this appointment measuring 5cm in length. the normal at 20 weeks is 4cm so i was right on course. at 18 weeks i was about the same. then when they measured me on the 23 of December and i had dropped to 2.4 - 2.1. (they gave the results in a range because your uterus is a dynamic muscle, meaning it can change in a few degrees quickly) well these results really worried me because i had dropped so much in just a little over 2 weeks. after talking to one of the doctors she recommended that we schedule me to place a cerclage. the date was scheduled for the 28th of December. she then sent me home on moderate bed rest with the additional instructions," don't worry. enjoy your Christmas with your family." ha-ha...yea i tried not to worry but that's OK. i was still able to enjoy time with the family. the only thing when i say bed rest to my mother, and sisters that means strict bed rest. they wouldn't let me do anything but lay on my moms couch. they kinda were getting on my nerves with how strict they were being but i knew it was all out of love and concern.

well the Monday after Christmas i was surprised to get a personal call from one of the doctors in the clinic. she is one of the ones i had seen the most. anyways she had seen my scan and wanted to check me again to make sure i hadn't dropped more over the Christmas weekend. she felt that i should have been on strict bed rest. i explained to her about my family and how they wouldn't let me do anything and she was a little re-leaved. she also wanted to make sure i wasn't in labor causing me to thin so much so quickly.

after getting off the phone and thanking my sisters/mom for being so strict with me, garet and i went back to Tucson. they confirmed i wasn't in labor and my scan now showed i went back up to a 3. we all were shocked with these results and contributed this to be an answer to our prayers. the doctors said i didn't need a cerclage any more and i didn't have to be on bed rest. according to what the doctors say and research I'd done myself you don't have to take extra precautions unless it drops below 2.5cm. so we went back to thatcher and i went back to my life. i tried to still take it easy though with taking lots of rests and not being on my feet to long. because all the changes in my cervix in the last week the doctors wanted to recheck me in a week instead of 2. so a week later i went back in and lo and behold....i went back down to 2.4- 2.1cm. this doctor didn't want to do a circlage yet but wanted me to do moderate bed rest/house arrest again. i found it a little harder this time around because i was at home alone with Paige. it was different being at home and not have 24 hour help me like i had at my moms. Paige did great though and has been a champ through all this. we watched a lot of movies and have colored a lot together. a week later i went back in and my cervix was the same so they said ,"great keep doing what your doing and we'll see you back in about a week to check again." so back to the couch i went. we really have had lots of help. dinner and snacks brought in, lunch almost everyday from garets mom and lots of fun play dates for Paige. i feel so blessed to be around so many wonderful, loving people. i have learned a lot of how i need to be better and more serviceable.

for Christmas garet had surprised me with tickets to wicked. i was supper excited but scared that i wouldn't be able to go. after talking to one of the doctors they told me that if my cervix stayed the same i would be able to go but i would have to go in a wheelchair. after laying down for 2 1/2 weeks and my cervix stayed OK we were really optimistic about going. my doctors appointment was at 230 and our show was at 8. my parents were going to go to wicked that night also. they got to Tucson a little early and met us at the doctors office. before checking my cervix they looked at baby first. the sono-grapher took a lot of time and showed us everything. our little girl was so cute. garet thought she looked like Paige. she had what looked like chubby cheeks, defined lips and a cute little button nose. the sono-grapher couldn't believe how pretty she looked in the pictures. he kept making comments. he also had me press on my stomach and touch the baby while he was doing the ultrasound. i could see my fingers indent into my stomach and touch the babies head. it was really neat to see this. after admiring our beautiful little girl they checked my cervix...and guess what....it was 1.7-1.2cm. so again it dropped. from what i had read on line it said that its a critical measurement if it drops below 1.5cm. so when the sono-grapher left to go show doctor i wasn't to surprised when she came back in and said i needed to go to the hospital. she said it was important to get some steroids on board to help the baby's lungs develop. so...instead of going to wicked with my parents we went across the parking lot to the hospital.

i met another doctor there, he was the head doctor of the clinic. he said pretty much the same thing the other doctor had said. i would be admitted to a room, start me on steroids to help baby's lungs, give antibiotic incase i had an infection.(if you have an infection it can make you go into labor and can also cause your cervix to thin) and they would give me Motrin to help calm my uterus. (apparently i have an over active uterus, i don't have contractions...its just active as they put it.)

so got to my room and hung out with garet. the next morning i continued to just hangout. Saturday afternoon i went and had an amniocentesis done...ouch!!!! the doctor wanted to do an amniocentesis to make sure the baby didn't have tan infection. they stick a thin needle about 3-4 inches long into your abdomen, through your uterus, then into your amniotic sac to take a sample of your amniotic fluid for testing. to make sure they don't hurt the baby they monitor the baby during an ultrasound while the insert the needle. thankfully it doesn't take very long or it would have been very painful. but the doctor was really quick. well that test came back negative...yeah!!! then yesterday morning they did another test called a ffn. during this test the take a sample of fluid by your cervix. if it has a specific drainage you have a high risk of going into labor in next 2 weeks. if the drainage is absent then you have a 98% chance you wont go into labor. well that test was negative also...yeah!!!! after all these negative test results and after completing my steroid injections i was sure they would send me home Monday (today). but then the doctors thought that thatcher would be to far.(2 hour drive) they wanted me closer. so they decided to remeasure my cervix today and then repeat the ffn on Wednesday. if my measurements go up, and ffn still negative then i can go back to thatcher. so today surprising....my cervix measured more at 2.1cm. so most likely I'll be able to go home because my ffn should be negative. I'm so happy!! when i get home i will still have to be on strict bed-rest but i think i can deal with that. I'm just grateful for all our friends and family and for all that they've done for us.

December

I love the month of December. I love the Christmas Season. I love getting out Christmas decorations, lights, listening to music, gift giving and making goodies. Its so fun! Paige actually was old enough to join me in my excitement for the season, which made it even more fun!! We jumped right into the Christmas spirit the first weekend of December. We invited some friends over and we decorated gingerbread men (request of Paige) and gingerbread houses. This has always been one of my favorite traditions. We had a good time. After the gingerbread we ate dinner together and then ran to the Christmas light parade in Safford. Paige really enjoyed it. I thought it was the perfect length of a parade. It wasn't to short or to long, and most of the floats looked pretty good. Paige loved all the lights and the blow up animals/shapes. She wasn't a fan of the sirens from the police cars, semi-trucks and fire trucks. Whenever they drove by making noise she said she was ready to go home. The very next day (Sunday) we got to listen to the First Presidency Devotional. This again has always been one of my favorite ways to jump into the Christmas Season. I have always loved listening to them speak and tell different Christmas stories. On Monday the very next day (12/6) Mom came up to Thatcher with Allison and her kids to dip chocolates. We dipped them like we do every year at Aunt Carolynn's house. Britni, Shannon and Stephani were also there along with Aunt Elaine and Kylane. It was so fun. I ate more chocolate then I needed to but it was fun to just talk and visit. Dipping Chocolates usually just takes about 2 days. We each get to come home with a good amount to give to our friends for Christmas. I can't remember how many pounds of chocolate we used this year but we dipped our version of caramel, toffee, health, almond joys, peanut butter cups, oreo cream puffs, truffle and mint girl scout cookies. (lots of fun treats!!)

Ward Christmas Party (12/18)
The weekend before Christmas we had our ward party. Paige was so excited to see Santa. After dinner we had a short program by the primary children. It was so cute. The kids really did a good job playing their roll. We then sang Christmas carols....and then Santa walked in. It was really fun seeing the look on Paige's face when Santa walked in (pure joy and excitement.) Santa walked around the room greeting different people and as he got closer to where we were sitting I was a little surprised that Paige started getting really nervous. She LOVED santa from afar but not as much close up. Thank goodness Kylee my neice came with us to see Santa. I think because of her Paige got the nerve to go sit on Santa's lap. At first Piage was a little timid but she quickly warmed up.

I was able to catch a picture of her when she saw Santa Walk in. I love it!!!

Paige standing in line with Kylee waiting to see Santa.

I love this picture of her looking up at Santa.
I am grateful for this season that we get to reflect on the life of our Savior and celebrate his birth. I try not to get caught up in the "worldly" aspects of the holidays and remember our Savior. I do however love the "magic" that Santa brings to the Season.

Christmas Dress (12/19)
One of my favorite things when I was little was getting a new Christmas dress. I can't say I still buy myself a new dress every Christmas but I sure enjoy getting Paige one. In the past 3 year I have always gotten a red dress or something close to red. This year I wanted to get her a different color. I thought she looked so cute in it! (Yet I think she's cute in just about anything) I am excited for next years Christmas and having 2 little girls.

Christmas Eve
I have always loved Christmas Eve..and even though this year I was on bed rest it was no exception. We celebrated Christmas in SV with all my family. All of my brothers and sisters and their families were there so it was A LOT of fun and a good crowd. We started the night with the traditional Mexican fiesta dinner. Along with all my siblings Grandma Lunt, Grandma and Grandpa Haymore, Aunt Jan, Uncle Flint and their family, Uncle Ron, Uncle Gary & Aunt Del Anne, Ryan, Camille and their family, Brek and Leah were all there. It was a fun crowd. I didn't take alot of pictures of everyone socializing because I was stuck on the couch but Garet got a few. After eating we had our little Christmas program. This year Paige was a "girl Sheppard" She was so cute. Again I didn't get many great pictures...this time it was because the lighting was bad. Paige loved putting on the "show" as she put it and wanted to do a " Baby Jesus" show every night we were at Grandmas. Actually this past month at home she has been playing Baby Jesus and Mary all month. She found a basket of mine and emptied it for the manger. Then she got some dish towels for swaddling clothes (said Paige) and made a bed for Jesus. She would then try to dress as different rolls (wiseman, Mary, Sheppard, donkey) Its been really cute watching her. Anyways. After the program we had dessert then everyone went home except my brothers and sisters. We took pictures of all of us in our PJ's and then Justin, Karisa and their kids went home. Everyone else stayed at moms. (allison and down)

Kade, Paige, and a little girl I don't know (my cousins friends also came) finishing up dinner.

Justin, Garet, Landon, Mom (in back), Allison, and Grandma Lunt

Paige and I. Don't know what kind of smile this is from Paige....goofy girl. This is where I hung out pretty much all Christmas weekend.

Our Christmas Nativity: Paige, Jacie, Hallie, Cooper, then 2 girls I don't know (again cousins friends kids) and then Karlie as Mary.

Our complete Nativity with the addition of Kade and Brycen (and another kid I don't know in the back by his sisters)

Garet, Paige and I in our matching pjs. This year mom bought all the material and we all made our own families pants. It was fun with everyone matching. Mom said she bought 42 yards!

Grandma & Grandpa with all the grandkids: Kade, Taylor, Teagan, Madi, Hallie, Jacie, Paige and Karlie

All the "Haymore" girls: Madison, Marlee, Allison, Karisa, Mom, Me, Jacie, Hallie, Grandma Lunt, Paige, Megan, and Karlie

Grandma Lunt and Paige- It was so fun to have Grandma Lunt there with us!

Grandma Lunt with the Great Grandkids of the Steve Haymore family

Grandma Lunt- I thought she looked cute in this picture

Paige getting her stocking ready for Santa to come. (I love how her stomach pokes out here.)
The whole gang!!

CHRISTMAS DAY!!
I remember as a kid waking up really early Christmas morning. I couldn't wait to see what Santa had brought us. It was always so much fun and really exciting. This year was no exception besides the fact we woke up a lot later then we usually did compared to when we were kids. Megan, Jordan and Jared woke up fairly early saw their presents and then went back to bed. The rest of us didn't wake up until our kids woke up around 730. It took awhile for Paige to completely wake up but when she did she was excited. Paige got a bike this year from Santa, Garet got a video game and I got 2 watches. There were lots of presents to unwrap under the tree because the amount of people that were at mom and dads. It was fun watching Paige, Kade and Teagan open up presents. While we opened up presents we had the usual hot chocolate, cinnamon rolls, pull apart and orange slices. It was all so yummy!!!
The rest of the the day I just laid around (because I had no other choice :) but the kids just played with their presents and we all visited. Grandma and Grandpa came back down along with Ron, Flint and Jan for the traditional ham and potato casserole dinner. We had a great day. It was fun to be surrounded by all the family.

Paige just saw her bike from Santa and is on her way to check it out.

It was hard to get Paige to take a picture. She was just to excited.

Paige checking out the contents of her stocking.

Unwrapping presents. She was into opening presents a lot more this year then last year.

Our little family Christmas morning,.

New Years Eve
Garet and I really didn't have any plans for New Years. We were kinda waiting around to see what the Goodman's were all doing. When we never heard anything we decided very last minute to go to the cabin with my parents, aunt Jana, and Grandma Lunt and play in the snow. I was still trying to take it easy because I was just taken off bed-rest so I didn't get to play a whole lot in the snow. It was really pretty though. As soon as we turned onto the dirt road there was nothing but snow. It took us awhile to drive from the dirt road to the cabin just because of all the snow. We got there Thursday late afternoon so we didn't have a lot of time to play before it got to dark. It was pretty cold up there to because the sun wasn't out. Friday morning was a little warmer because the sun came out. We had a good time playing in the snow though. That night was New Years Eve. We had different kinds of treats and snacks and played games. Saturday morning we played some more in the snow and then got ready to go home. We had a good time. Paige loved the snow. I am so glad that we had the right clothing for her. I know if we didn't she wouldn't have lasted very long.

This is the road when we turned off onto Turkey Creek.

Paige and Brandi excited and ready to go play in the snow.

Again I'm so glad we had the right snow attire.

Uncle Jared was nice enough to take Paige down the hill a few times on the sled.

Paige and I

Dad and Mom

Garet and I- this is where I sat most of the time watching the kids go up and down the hills. Boy did it look like fun. wish I could have gone on a ride.

Paige had fun going down the hills but decided she liked playing in the snow more.

New Years Eve party..Hallie, Brooklyn, Grandma Lunt, Austin, and Jordan

Brandi, Brenna, and Megan

After eating all his snacks, Garet took a little nap while we played some games.

Playing a game of catch phrase. We played a few games but this one was a favorite. People of all ages can play this games.

Mom eating a snack....we had a good selection

Happy New Year! I love you Garet!!!!

Brenna, Me, Paige, and Megan...and our tiny snowman. From the moment we new decided we were going to go to the cabin and play in the snow all Paige wanted to do was build a snowman. We tried and tried to build a better snowman but the snow was really powdery....this is all we could do. Paige was pleased so that's all the mattered.

Dad brought the horses. i wasn't aloud to ride them because of baby but Jared took Paige on a little ride. she lobed it.

And now a close up of Jared and Paige

Garet tied a long rope to the back of the truck. The kids all sat on their sleds and held onto the rope while Garet drove. They had a good time doing this. I sat with Garet in the front.

Hallie Brandi and Brooklyn also were in the truck with us...until they decided that it looked like lots of fun and joyed the other kids.

Paige even decided that it looked like fun so she got brave and took a ride. She had lots of fun until snow started getting in her face. (Kyler, Paige, Megan, Breena, Brandi, Hallie, Jordan, Brooklyn and Austin)

Close up of Paige and Megan

Paige on the sled by herself.

November

November was a much slower month then October. During the month of October we had something every weekend. S0, it was nice to slow it down a little this month. We started the month off busy on the first weekend with Garets Casa Grande Triathlon. I already put a little post about it before so I won't dwell much on it. We Left Friday after Garets work and drove to Casa Grande. There we met Landon and Justin. We stayed on the out skirts of the city. Im not trying to complain but the hotel was the nastiest hotel I'd ever stayed in. So much that I slept in my clothes and we didn't use any of the hotels blankets or pillows. I was freezing that night but its ok. The next morning we woke up early and went to the school. It was really fun cheering on the boys and like I previously said they all did a good job. After the race Garet and I decided to drive through Mesa and go home that way instead of Tucson. In Mesa we stopped by Sam and Amy's house. It was fun to stop and visit them. After visiting with them we made a Costco stop and then met Laura and Ashley for lunch. After Lunch we drove on back to Thatcher. It was a fun weekend.

We stayed the rest of the month home in Thatcher until I had my next Dr.'s appointment. My appointment was supposed to be the 19th. Garet and I had planned a trip to spend the afternoon there and get some Christmas shopping done. So we were disappointed when we got a phone call canceling my appointment. We were bummed. So we stayed in Thatcher for the weekend. I guess it kinda worked out for the better though because Megan was getting her wisdom teeth pulled that day. I was able to stay home with her and help her. Mom and Jared also came for the weekend. I enjoyed visiting with them. Mom brought projects to do of course so her and I started sewing pj pants for Christmas. My Doctors appointment was rescheduled for the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Garet couldn't miss work and go to my appointment with me. I was disappointed but Garet's mom said she would go with me. I was glad we could find out the sex of the baby. I kinda wanted to wait for Garet to come with me and find out the next time but he said to go ahead and find out. It was fun having Kathleen with me. Paige was also there. I was going to be 17 weeks the next day so I wasn't sure if they would be able to tell us for sure or not. I asked the ultrasound tech and she said of course I can tell you. It's a...GIRL!!!! I was so excited. I kinda thought I was going to have a boy just because the morning sickness was a little different this time then it had been with Paige and Aubrey. I just got sicker sooner (@ 5 weeks) and thought I felt a little different. But when I had dreams I would always dream that we were having a girl. I was excited at this news. I was excited for Paige to have a little sister. Kathleen said she had had a feeling we were going to have a girl. Paige on the other hand....Kathleen said, "Paige you are going to have a baby sister." Paige said back, " but I wanted a baby brother." we just laughed. I think she said this only because her little friend has a baby brother. She is now so excited to have a baby sister and practices often at being the big sister. She is going to be a great big sister. After the the ultrasound I immediately text and called Garet. He was also excited that we were going to have another girl.....that's what he wanted. So we have officially broken the trend of the Goodmans. All of Garet's other siblings have had either 1 girl then 3 boys or they had 3 boys then 1 girl. Well we have now had 3 little girls. We are so excited!!! It was fun telling everyone!! I was also supper excited because Allison and Landon were going to have a girl also.

Well when Kathleen and I got home, we came home to lots of company. A lot of the family had gotten her already for the Thanksgiving weekend. Marcos and Esther stayed at our house along with Laura and Johnny and Marshall and Robyn. Sam and Amy stayed and Kenny and M'lee's. It was fun to have everyone here for Thanksgiving. We spend the majority of the time at Kenny and M'lee's. We had a yummy Thanksgiving dinner and had left overs to almost last us the entire weekend. I was scheduled again to work on Thanksgiving night but didn't have to again this year. I was lucky enough to be put on call. They didn't have hardly any pts so i was able to stay home all night. Thanksgiving night some of us girls and Garet decided to try the black Friday sales. At Wal-Mart the sales started at midnight Thanksgiving night. It was crazy!!! There were tons of people there....and they were all going crazy. I wanted to go and get the Toy Story Toys that were on sale that night but I couldn't ever find them. I was so disappointed. We did get some other great deals though. I was excited to have some of my Christmas shopping done!!!It was a fun weekend of non stop play and eating. We were sad to have the family leave. Its always so much fun to be altogether.

October

For the month of Ocober I have a disclaimer to write...my Camera broke after the first week so not many pictures.... but here's what I got:

Garet's B-day/Conference Weekend: (10/1-10/3)
For the past 2 years Garet and I have gone to the cabin this weekend to celebrate his birthday and also watch conference. I love watching conference up there. We have no distractions and its very peaceful. This year we talked all my family into coming. Jared had just got home from his mission 2 days before so it was a great excuse for everyone to come and spend time together. And then of course Garets birthday celebration is definitely an added bonus. Garet and I left Friday afternoon with Paige to the cabin. Most of the family got there that night as well. We all didn't fit in the cabin so some of us had to stay in tents. We stayed in our tent again...and Paige had a blast!!! Friday evening we got there early enough to get things settled and to get dinner started. Saturday morning we had the works for dinner then settled down to watch conference. Conference was great. I always enjoy listening to conference. Sunday was Garets birthday. We pretty much did the same thing we did the day before, (Eat great food and listen to conference.) Between sessions we had Garets birthday party..this is when my camera broke!(grrr) We had a great weekend. It was fun to be all together and especially spend time with Jared!

Garet, Jared, and Jordan enjoying some gourmet sandwhiches

Hallie, Kacey, Megan, Karlie, Jacie, Teagan, Paige, and Kade..eating lunch!!

Garet, Karisa, Justin, Allison, Landon

Kade, Hallie, Karlie, Jacie, Teagan and Paige- making some crafts that Allison brought.

Jorday, Kacey, Landon, and Taylor- playing a silly shooting hand game that Jared taught us. Its a game that he said that they often played on the mission.

Karisa helping the kids make smores...over the grill:)

Jacie, Paige, Karlie, Kade, Hallie, Teagan...eating smores

Allison, Landon, Justin, Karisa, Hallie, Karlie

Garet and Paige- Garet's birthday! This is the last picture I was able to take before camera broke!

Garet we hope you had a great birthday! I am so lucky to be married to you. You are a wonderful husband and father! Thanks for making me so happy! I love you!!!!!

Paige's Birthday- My BIG 3 Year Old: (10/13)
Paige was supper excited for her birthday this year. Which of course made it lots of fun for Garet and I. Paige gets to share her birthday with her Aunt Megan. Grandma "Marsha" (as Paige calls her) wanted to come surprise Megan for her birthday so we got to spend the day with her and also Jared, Jordan and Kade who came with Grandma. So just as Paige wanted we started the day off with fruit and donuts. (don't know where she thought of donuts) We then got ready for the day and we went to the Library's "Dinasour Day". Paige thought they were having a special library day because it was her birthday. We met some of her little friends at the library. At dinosaur day they have different stations for you to go around and do. They had a couple different crafts, games, and even cookie decorating. She had a great time. After the Library we met some of her little friends at the park. They played at the park for about an hour, had cupcakes and opened some presents. Again Paige had a blast. It was so fun to watch her. She was so so excited. After the park we came home and had tortilla pizza and then took naps. That evening we met up with Megan and her roomates and we ate dinner at La Cassita (Megans choice) We had to hurry home from that because Garets family was meeting at our house for cake and ice cream. Paige and a day full of nonstop play. She loved it! It was so much fun for all of us!

I love this face. You can see how thrilled she was. This is the donut she picked out...chocolate with sprinkles!!

mmmm..Yummy!!!

Look are her messy face...after just one bite! you can imagine how it looked when she was all done with it.

Kade, we are so glad that you came to celebrate with us!!! We love ya bud! Thanks!


Paige at the park

Kade, Paige, Blake, Savanna, Britni, and Aunt Laura


Ashley, Spencer, Braden, Brandi, Audrey, and Lanie

Paige loved opening presents. ( Braden, Paige, Brennan, and Blake, (Grandma Marsha is in the back)

Paige wanted a Dora Cake. I had a couple problems when making it so, I was a little worried on how it would turn out. I think it turned out cute. The only problem was....because of one of the little problems...we had TONS of cake!!!

My 3 year old!!

Paige and Katie

Kade, Paige and Katie- Paige wanted so badly a woodie doll for her birthday. I totally procrastinated buying her one because I was trying to talk her into something else. When that didn't work I had to hurry and go buy one. She was really really excited so it was totally worth it!! she is in a Toy Story stage right now...and still is.

These were a new toy to us. She loves her princesses though and will sit for an hour playing with them.

We had a great day like I said before. Paige we love you! We are so glad that you are in our family. You have brought more joy to us then we could have ever imagined. You are a special little girl. Your very smart, tender to others and happy. We love you and are so glad to be your parents!

Pregnancy Scare: (10/20,& 10/21)

Wednesday night the 20th I had a little scare where I thought I was miscarring...actully I knew I was misscarring. After dinner sometime I started bleeding a little bit. I tried to wave it off but couldn't help but being scared. It was more then just spotting. I expressed my concern to Garet and he assured me that everything was probably ok. I wasn't convinced and was still really scared when he left to go play a basketball game. I text mom and told her and of course she immediatley called me. She tried to calm my nerves. After getting off the phone I went and got Paige ready for bed. While reading her stories I couldn't help the tears from falling. I tried to hide my emotions from Paige. My stomach started cramping some and I just new I was going to loose the baby. Soon Megan came to my house. When she came to comfort me I couldn't hold back the emotions and started sobbing. I was so scared. I was going to be 12 weeks the next day. I didn't want to loose the baby. I didnt' want to have to go through being sick all over again. Megs stayed with me for a while and Paige finally went to bed. When Garet came home he gave me a blesssing. I am so grateful for him. Jared was also here in town and helped with the blessing. I don't remember much of what Garet said but I remember feeling peace after he was done. I then remembered a sweet experience I had had in the temple months before. At the temple I had a strong feeling that I knew I would be able to bear a child.....didn't know when but I knew my body would be able to do this. It was very comforting to be reminded of that sweet experience. I didn't have anymore bleeding that night but my stomach continued to cramp. The next morning I decided that I should let the doctor know what was going on. I called and informed them and they told me to come to Tucson that day to check the baby and make sure the baby was ok. So later that afternoon Garet and I drove to Tucson. I was so scared. It brought back to many memories from the year before when I got induced after my water had broke. Well everything ended up being fine at the doctors. They couldn't explain the bleeding or the cramping but they said baby looked good and so did my body. I was just told to take it easy for a couple days. It was such a relief to hear that everything was ok.

Girls Day:(10/23)

For Garets Moms birthday we all gave Kathleen tickets to Broadways Beauty & the Beast. (and we all bought one for ourselves) So all the daughters, daughter in-laws, and grand daughters over 5 went. Everyone from Thatcher all drove down Saturday morning. We grabbed a quick bite to eat at Chipotle and then headed over to Laura's. There we met up with everyone else, and took off to the Theater. We had pretty good seats...or at least I thought so. It was really fun to be with everyone...and the show was so good. I loved it!!! After the show we went and got frozen yogart at Ocean Blue. It was YUMMY! I had a great time though with all the girls. I am so lucky to be married into such a great family!!!

Halloween Weekend: (10/29-10/31)

Well we didn't have a camera this weekend so I don't have pictures. I was able to steal one off of Marlee's blog though. I was hoping to get more but that's ok. I have already done a little post on Halloween....but I didn't really journal much about it so I wanted to add more.

We started the weekend off with a doctors appointment in Tucson. Many of our trips to SV have recently been started off this way. Well the doctors appointment went well. Baby seems to be doing good and I'm doing good. I am now 12 weeks pregnant. After the appointment we headed down to SV. Since Halloween this year fell on Sunday we did trunk or treating Saturday night. This year Paige wanted to be Tinkerbell. I found her skirt and wings for a really good price at the county fair. She was really excited and loved her coutume. Paige and a fun time trunk or treating and loved getting free candy. She got more then what she needed. :)

After "Trunk of Treating" we went back to moms for pizza, and cake and ice cream. Jared's birthday was on the 28th but he wasn't in town so we were celebrating it that night. It was fun to be with the family as it always is. We went back home late that night because Garet had meetings early that morning. (the end of September he was called to be the Elders President)

All the grandkids that went trick or treating....this is after "Trunk or Treat"