Happy Birthday Nathaniel....... :)

Waterfight..

This was a cool cake, my friend made it for Nathaniel, it 's the solar system!! Awesome

Presents, Presents!!

Time goes by so fast, Ten years has come and gone in the blink of an eye!! May 28Th was Nathaniel birthday, on Thursday we had a little family party, I had Nathaniel believing that, that was all we were going to do this year, little did he know that we had a surprise party planned for him on Friday!!! On Friday, the kids showed up to the party while Nathaniel was out with dad getting a few things that I needed, when he came in the house and was telling me that dad got us tickets to go and see the movie "Up". Nathaniel walked into the front room and all of the kids jumped out and screamed "Surprise!!!!" You should have seen his eyes, they just about popped out of his head and his mouth dropped to the ground. I had to laugh, it was great! Nathaniel looked at me and said "is this for me?" We all had a fun night, we grilled pizza's, had a water fight, ate cake and ice cream, and they watched a movie. Happy Birthday Nathaniel!!!!!!!!

Thinking back 10 years ago brings back a flood of memories, I remember being so sick, and not feeling the baby (Nathaniel) move. I called my mom and she said that I should go hospital and be check, so I went over to labor and delivery, they put monitors on me and did a few test. Dr. Durbin came in to talk to me and she told me that I was going into premature labor and that she wanted to give me something to try to stop the labor. My thoughts were racing what if I lose the baby, I was only about 28 weeks pregnant, that was way to early to be have the baby! They made me lay on my side and they monitored me, and ran some more tests. The medicine made me feel so sick, but my contractions felt like they were getting stronger. Later that night the Doctor came back into me and told me that the medicine wasn't working and she wanted to try one more medicine, she said in most cases the mixture of both usually stopped any labor. Between the two medicines my body and mind felt so terrible. The next morning they wanted to do a ultra sound and bio-scan to determine if the baby was doing okay, they explained that the bio scan scored the baby on movement, growth, and the amount of amniotic fluid, their was a score of 8 things they watched for. When they were done with the test they looked concerned, they told me they would let my doctor see the results and left. Within ten minutes, my Doctor was in the room, the look on her face was very concerned. She told me that the baby was not doing well and neither was I, she said that they scored the bio-scan at a one, and that we needed to do an emergency C-Section, she also went on to tell me that there was about a fifty percent chance that the baby would be okay. My head was swimming and everything felt like a whorl wind! During the C-Section they found that my placenta was abrupting, they had not noticed it in any of the ultra sounds. Nathaniel was born on May 28Th at 11 am weighing 2lbs and 13 oz. he was 13 inches long. After he was born they rushed him into the NICU and put him on a ventilator and started a pic line. Everything happened so fast that it didn't feel real. Nathaniel was a strong willed little boy, he had fight to survive, he was in the NICU for seven weeks, he did very well, he didn't have any major complications, he just needed to grow and develop a little longer. I love you Nathaniel and Hope that you know how much you mean to me! Happy Happy Birthday.....

Memorial Day Fun With The Cousins..

Luke and Caleb being the monkeys that they are, they climb on everything!!!

Enjoying a snack... yummy...

Playing at the playground.. this is so much fun.. watch me mom..

Say cheese.... :)

Adrianna... hanging on the swingset..

Yes again they are climbing, they have no fear..

Caleb loves to hang on anything and swing..

Adrianna and Tess..

Issac and Tess

Caleb and Luke..

Yesterday we went to my brothers home for memorial day get together, we had a good time.. Adam and Chantel and their family are here for a few weeks, so it was a good to see them, it was the first time to see their little Phoebe, she is such a doll!!! Thanks for a great day! Love you all..

Here are a few pictures of the kids..

Happy Birthday Mom....

It seems that I don't get on here very often anymore, life is always so crazy!! I really need to be better about updating things going on in our lives..

I wanted to write a small tribute to my mother, she is celebrating her birthday today, and she is turning the big 60!! Where do I begin, mom you are such an amazing women, you are an amazing mother and you are my best friend, I love you so very very much!! Where would I be with out my mom, she is always there for me. I don't know what I would do with out her, she is a great listener, she is a rockin Grandma, she is always willing to help with anyone in need. You are a great example to me in my life, thanks for being my mom.. Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!

Another Month, Where does time go!!!!!!! What a Slacker

Caleb wanted to take a picture... He is growing up way to fast...


So I have been making things, I made this bag and Also the skirt.. The skirt was a mothers day gift for myself.. Yeah.. I love it...

Caleb is always getting a hold of the camera... lol

Today I went on a field trip with Nathaniel's class, we went down to the Museum, we had a ton of fun, there was so many things to do!!

Nathaniel having fun in the Helicopter...

Take off...

This was the morning of Mothers Day, My boys surprised me with a dozen roses, a card and some chocolates... I loved it, thank you my sweet boys!!!

Caleb being the monkey that he is!!!! I was trying to get a photo of him hanging upside down, but I wasn't able to get it fast enough.... He climbs on everything!!!

We had a fun BBQ on May 9th, we put up the table and ate outside, and enjoyed the warm weather!! Nathaniel was too busy eating, I caught him off guard!

We have decided to plant a garden this year, we got the ground ready and some of the first things that we have planted outside are; Strawberry plants, raspberries and pumpkins. I am so excited, hopefully things will stay alive and grow!! Wish me luck...

These are the starts of my tomato's.. They are much bigger now... Yeah...

I decided to plant some flowers under the back window, it really makes it look nice..

Garden all ready to go

I finally planted some flowers on my deck in the planter boxes..

Caleb loves to smile for the camera.....

This is a funny Pic. James had his bag out and was putting somethings away, Caleb decided that he wanted to get into the bag, and then proceeded to tell daddy to take him away.. We were all laughing so hard, I think that Caleb was having way to much fun!! Silly kid.

Where has a month gone???

Caleb kept trying to feed the billy goat wood.

When ever Caleb finds water he has to through something into it....

Eggs Eggs and more Eggs....

We were at Grandma and Grandpa's house and Grandpa was tired of Nathaniel's hair, so he offered him 10$ to cut it off. Well he definitly cut it off, he buzzed it.... You would think that I would be able to cut Nathaniel's hair, I do, do that for a living!!! But Nathaniel doesn't like hair cuts.. I don't think that he will mind me cutting it anymore, Grandpa's clippers pulled his hair. Thanks Grandpa..... I owe you

Caleb is such a cute little boy, he is a ball of energy.. He loves to have his pic taken...

Swinging is so much fun. Higher Mommy!!!

Pratt Family Easter Party, in Manti. We had a ton of fun thanks Scott and Chris....

WE took that kids to Chucky Cheese... They had a ball. Caleb didn't want to leave..

I can't believe that a month has come and gone, and I haven't even posted anything on here.. Things have been so busy, I will get on tomorrow, and hopefully catch up on things.. Her are a few Pics...

Spring Is Here!!!!!!!!!!!

Waking up early is wonderful, it is quiet and peaceful in my home. I really do need to go and wake up Nathaniel so he can get ready for school, but I think that I will let him sleep in a bit longer this morning! :) Sometimes you just need a few moments to relax!

I am loving the weather outside it is so beautiful, I think that my body has been really needing to soak up the suns rays, and feel the warmth of a sunny day, not to mention it is wonderful to go out and let the boys play out side! I Love the fresh air and the birds singing, and all the plants when the start coming alive! YEAH!!! Spring is one of my most favorite seasons. Time to get out and start working on the yard to do some landscaping, we need to take down the old fencing and put up some new. We have to be getting this done ASAP!! Caleb is a little wanderer, so the backyard has got to be fenced in! Then I've got to get the tiller and till up the garden spot so that Nathaniel and I can get a garden going this year, I want to have yummy fresh veggies, and Nathaniel needs to do it for his scouts requirement. Spring brings such a fun time of the year. Happy Spring to everyone!