We're Home!

Here's some pictures of our new home. We are glad to finally be home. The kids are loving their big yard and great neighborhood. Bryson is doing awesome here. His breathing sounds great, and we couldn't ask for more.

Stay Tuned

Sorry, we are in the process of settling into our new home, but stay tuned and we will post some pics real soon!

It's the craziest time of the YEAR!

I feel so overwhelmed!

Saturday we are having a yard sale; it's taken 3 weeks to prepare for it, and I really hate yard sales. There are always those people that show up at 4:30 in the morning, and what do you do with all the stuff that doesn't sell. We'll take it to the dump, but that feels so wasteful. Why am I worried about throwing away garbage? It doesn't make any sense.

Next Wednesday, our house should be done!!! Next Friday, I want the town inspector and our appraiser to come inspect it so we can move in ASAP. I can't wait, but I must be crazy to move all of my Christmas stuff! I feel like I've waited and waited; there is just NO way I can wait any longer. Every time I walk in, I feel like I'm dreaming! It is so beautiful! Thanks to good friends, the colors all came together well; I think! The only part I'm not looking forward to is the payment! Ouch! Growing up is no fun! My loan will close the Thursday after Christmas; how scary!

Christmas is in less than two weeks! Thankfully, I am done shopping! I love Christmas, and it will be awesome to spend it in my new home. It's Bryson's first Christmas, and I know it's just another day to him, but it's awesome to his mommy! I love to watch my kids counting down the days. It still makes me excited to watch them tear off those construction paper chains! Kiley tears the red; Ryan tears the green!

So, in the midst of all this, my stomach started hurting yesterday, and the doctor thinks my gallbladder is going haywire. I need an ultrasound. If it is that, I have to get my stinkin' gallbladder out! What! It turns out if you are female and have children you increase your risk! Does that seem fair? Seriously, what do the men have to do? They don't have childbirth, cramps, excess fat from pregnancy, stretchmarks, and the older they get the more mature and sexy they are supposed to be. Meanwhile, women get old, fat, and wrinkly. What is that?

Well, it is the most wonderful time of the year, and the craziest, happiest, grouchiest, time too. But, none of that matters. It only matters that it is Christmas, and Christmas is a blessing for so many reasons.

Merry Christmas from PLS

Check out my husbands Merry Christmas greeting! You can go to http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9626561253 . I want to do one for my kids.

Thanks and Giving

Thankful for Blessings

We hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We had a wonderful day out at Jacob and Amy's ranch. They are wonderful people, and we always have fun going to their beautiful home. Kiley loves to visit her best friend Kylie Kathleen, and both kids love to see the cows and horses! Amy prepared an amazing feast! It seriously looked like something out of a home and gardening magazine. She's awesome at stuff like that. Between Amy and my mom, all I had to prepare was rolls, thanks Golden Corral! Above is a slide show of our good time.

Other news is that Bryson could use some extra prayers. He is sick for the second time this month and back on steroids. We did everything in our power to keep him well, but when Kiley got sick, he managed to pick it up. Please, pray for him. If you go to the temple, put his name in. I'm trying everything to keep him healthier. I am even changing his baby bottles since I read that some are unsafe in the microwave. Ultimately, it is only Heavenly Father who can help. Thanks for the prayers.

What I love about you. . .

This post is dedicated to my family. I would like to say something I love about each of them.

My mom: Where do I start. She is my rock. She listens to all of my complaints, my joys, my sorrows, my excitments. She puts up with me no matter how grouchy I am. She is the first one I want to tell my news to. She loves my kids so much. She is a great Nana! The kids love her so much especially Ryan. I swear he would live with her if I would let him. I am grateful for her help on the days when I feel like I'm going crazy!

Chris: He is a fabulous husband, and I consider myself the luckiest wife in the world. He treats with respect. He always says "I love you" before he hangs up the phone with me. He is a super hard worker. He's an amazing dad. The kids adore him. He alwasys acts excited to see them and seems disappointed if they are all in bed when he gets home. He holds the priesthood, and that's amazing. Oh, did I mention, he's hot. I love his dimples and his nice body!

Kiley: She is so smart! She loves to learn and she is so kind to her brothers. She has been sick for a couple of days, and it is driving her crazy to not be with Bryson. She loves that baby. It is awesome to watch her teach Ryan new things, watch out for both of the boys, and always lend Mommy a hand. She loves to make up jokes and games. She is quite the in charge personality. She keeps us all in line.

Ryan: He is my ball of excitement! I love him so much. He is always full of fun ideas and things you never thought of. He is all boy. He loves Transformers, TMNT, Spiderman, helping dad, and building things. He keeps me running, but he is definately my entertainment.

Bryson: He is the sweetest baby in the world. He is only 6 months old, but he is always smiling. He constantly lets me know that he loves me. He reaches for me, gives kisses, and pinches my cheeks to show me he cares.

I love my family and I am so grateful for all they do for me. I don't do enough to show them everyday that I couldn't live without them. I have such a wonderful life because of the wonderful people I am blessed to know.