My little Racoon and 2 posts

I am starting to think that Brookie is accident pron. She loves to run through our house and this time her toy and the couch got the better of her. You guessed it, she fell just perfect enough that the corners of them both caught her eye. Nice shiner! We laugh because she knows what her shiner is and points to it.

I am my Mothers Child

Max is now a month old. Time is flying by so fast. I can't believe I have had him a month and I wish it would slow down. I want to just savor every minute with him. When I have my babies I am really stricked about not taking them out till they are a month old and limiting my time being out and about for a few months after that. I might be weird ,but it works for me and I feel that it helps get my babies on a schedule, plus I don't want them sick.

Since I am at home most the time when I get a chance I do watch some T.V. That occurs usually when Max is eating, so I entertain myself till it is time to put him down and race to get things done before he is crying again or wants to eat for the hundredth time.

I have become a little addicted to two particular channels. I wish I could say it was the BYU channel to be spiritually uplifted or a channel that I am learning from. Well I guess I am learning a little.It just depends who you are talking to. I'm a little embarrassed to admit this but I like to watch QVC and HSN. My mom has watched these channels for years and has bought MANY items. Majority of the items are very useful and make life a little more simple. The jewelry is pretty and clothing is fashionable. My sister and I have made fun of my mom for her watching and purchases. The UPS man knows my mom, that's for sure. My sister jokes and says that my mom will be buried in her largest QVC box with all her receipts. My mom is smart with her spending so she can buy what she wants.

So since these channels are on at 1:30 in the morning when I am trying to stay awake to feed Max I watch to see what is new and during the day you might find one of these channels on my TV. I wish I had the money to buy everything I love. It could become dangerous, but for now I've kept myself in check. I just really like seeing what is in style and to daydream. So, I really am my mothers child.

Kids Love McDonalds

Have you ever known a kid that doesn't love McDonald?. I have yet to meet one. My kids love when we go, which isn't very often because mom and dad don't really care for it. So when my kids get to go it is a treat.

I was in a hurry one day running errands and so I ran through the drive thru at Mickey D's. I got each of my kids a kid hamburger for them to eat in the car on the way to our next stop. When we arrived to our next destination this is how I found Brookie.



All the ketchup was gone off her hamburger and she didn't want to eat anymore. Apparently the ketchup is the best part. At least she got some veggies in for the day! :p

Proud Big SIsters

All In Two Years Time

On July 25 th it was 2 years since Kamber passed away. I can't believe it has been that long since I held her in my arms. Certain things about her are starting to fade now and it makes me sad, but I think that is how our bodies are able to go on after the loss of a loved one. On the other hand certain memories still linger and are played out right before us since Brookie is so much like her big sister. There are times that I glance at Brookie and swear that Kamber is standing there. I feel it is a special gift to have reminders of her through Brookie and hope that we will get glimpses of what Kamber would have been like growing up by watching Brookie grow.

A lot has changed in 2 years time. I think there has been a lot of growth in our lives. I have a new sense of peace in my life. I guess maybe that comes from starting to accept that Kamber is really gone. Two years ago if you would have told me that I would be having another baby only days before Kambers death date, I would have thought you were crazy. The thought of having another child didn't appeal to me one bit. I never thought that I would be able to be happy again in my life. I really didn't know how I would go on and wondered if I really would. I have proved myself wrong. I have made it two years and I have found happiness and another child.

So two years ago today this is what we endured. We buried one of our own. Our hearts were torn to shreds. We were exhausted with everything life had to offer. If I could have I would have gone with Kamber. It couldn't be my baby that died. Denial, Pain, Exhausted.

Two years later this is were we are at. We welcomed our little boy on July 23rd. He was

9lbs 9 oz and 21 3/4 in. We were right he was a big baby and the doctor said had we waited he would have been 11lbs. SCARY!!!

Maxton is a special blessing form above. We all adore him and can't get enough of him. He is sooo sweet and a good baby so far. Another blessing, so I am dealing really well. Brookie has been great with her little brother and loves him to death. Tayler and Kylie are very proud big sisters and think having a baby brother is AWESOME!

So at a time that sadness surrounds us, peace and happiness has enveloped us. On these days we remember our sweet daughters life and are grateful for the special time with her and eager to be with her again. BUT, we now forever will have sun shining through the clouds that brighten our day and make us grateful for both of their lives. The timing couldn't be better and once again we see Heavenly Father's hand in our lives.

Happy Birthday Gunnar who was born 2 yrs. ago today.