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Sunday, November 17, 2013

September Soccer


Obviously I am a big blog slacker. (Let's blame it on the pregnancy.) So I'm going to play a little catch up.

September was a fun month. The boys were finishing up soccer. And I was anxiously awaiting the end of it. Holden had practice on Mondays and Wednesdays. Beckett had practice on Thursdays. And both of them had a game on Saturday morning. I was on soccer overload. But they love it. Holden is very good and really gets in there. He goes after the ball and isn't afraid to jump in front of other players to steal it. I have loved seeing him progress and get better and better. He is a very athletic kid.

Beckett, on the other hand isn't sure. Tim and I were sure he would start soccer this year and be a star player. He's been watching Holden play for a couple of years and practicing with him in the back yard. But that was definitely not the case. He wouldn't even play the first half of his first game. He just sat on my lap and hid his head in my shoulder. Thankfully, he got over that. But he still doesn't usually know where the ball is. He just kind of runs around with his other team mates and swings his arms around. Although he does enjoy it. And that's really all that matters.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

All About Holden Age 7: Football Edition


I know I say it every year, but I can't believe I have a seven year old!!!

1. What do you want to be when you grow up?
A- A football player

2. What makes you happy?
A- My baby sister

3. What makes you sad?
A- Being yelled at

4. What makes you laugh?
A- Dad tickling me.

5. What is your favorite color?
A- Orange

6. What is your favorite toy?
A- My guns

7. How tall are you?
A- 4 feet

8. How much do you weigh?
A- 49.6 pounds (yes, he weighs himself often)

9. What’s your favorite thing to do?
A- Play football

10. Where is your favorite place to go?
A- To the baseball stadium

11. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?
A- To Denver



12. What are you really good at?
A- Football (are you seeing a theme?)

13. What are you not so good at?
A- Hockey

14. What is your favorite thing about school?
A- Recess

15. What is your favorite food?
A- All the meats

16. What food don't you like?
A- Veggies

17. Are you a morning person or a night person?
A- Morning

18. What makes you proud of yourself?
A- Winning a soccer game

19. If you were a cartoon character, who would you be?
A- Spongebob

20. What‘s your favorite TV show?
A- Football

21. What is your favorite movie?
A- Planes (he just chose the last one we saw in the theater)

22. What is your favorite book?
A- Record Breakers (it's all about football records)

23. Who are your friends?
A- Max and Cameron

24. Who is your best friend?
A- Max

25. What do you like most about your dad?
A- That he likes the Denver Broncos

26. What do you like most about your mom?
A- That she likes the Denver Broncos

27. What do you like most about Beckett?
A- That he likes the Denver Broncos (seriously!?)

28. What do you like most about Victoria?
A- That she's cute

28. What do you like most about yourself?
A- That I'm good at football.

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Guess When Baby Victoria Will Arrive

 

Head over to ExpectNet and guess when baby Victoria will be arriving. You can guess date, time, weight, and length. We have done this with Holden and Beckett as well and love it. It's fun to see everyone's guesses.

Friday, July 12, 2013

Mutton Bustin'


Every year the rodeo comes to West Jordan. This year, we talked Holden and Beckett into doing mutton bustin'. If you don't know, this is where someone climbs onto a sheep and hangs on for as long as possible while the sheep runs away and tries to get them off. Both boys were really excited to try it and they did great! They were number 2 and 3 in line, which meant they didn't have to wait long for some fun.

Holden got a score of 80 and Beckett a score of 81. The 81 put Beckett in third place and qualified him for the finals on the next night. Holden was extremely upset that he didn't place and wouldn't let us take a picture. And Beckett didn't help with his excitement over his bigger trophy.





So the next night (Saturday) we headed back to the rodeo for Beckett to compete in the mutton bustin' finals. He was insanely excited to try again and to get another trophy. It was raining this night and the field was muddy and beyond filthy. Beckett was number 9 to compete so he had to wait a bit before he could get filthy. But he did get filthy. Although he fell off the sheep super fast this time and immediately started crying. He wasn't hurt or scared. He was mad that he didn't hang on as long as he wanted to. Which means he did not place this night and did not get another trophy. He did, however, get a belt buckle. 

We are so proud of both boys. They did amazing. They tried their hardest, showed no fear, and did something new and a bit scary. I couldn't ask for anything more.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Anxiety

Tomorrow (June 19) is my ultrasound with my doctor to see our little baby. I will be exactly 19 weeks and 2 days along in my pregnancy. And I have to say my anxiety is through the roof! I've talked to Tim about it a number of times, but could never quite figure out why I was feeling so anxious. But as the ultrasound gets nearer and nearer I'm pretty sure this is what the majority of it has been about.

On July 5, 2005 at exactly 19 weeks and 6 days we found out that our little Quentin's heartbeat was no longer beating. In my heart, I know things will be okay this time around. But I still can't help but worry. What if her heart has stopped? What if she isn't growing properly? What if something is wrong? So many what ifs! I don't know if I can handle another loss. I'm just not strong enough.

I know not many people read this blog anymore, but I needed to get my feelings out there. And Facebook is just a little too public. If you do read this, please say a little prayer for me tonight. And for this little girl growing inside of me.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Ultrasound Pics

Here are a couple ultrasound pics from a couple of weeks ago. This wasn't our regular 20 week ultrasound. I talked Tim into going to Fetal Fotos at 15 weeks so we could find out the gender of our little one. And we did. It's a girl!!! I'm beyond thrilled.

And a little part of me is still afraid that an extra appendage will magically appear in the next ultrasound we have. I think after four boys I was convinced I was never going to get my girl.


Friday, May 24, 2013

All About Mom: by Holden and Beckett


In honor of Mother's Day I asked Holden the questions below. This is something I love doing every year, but I totally forgot this year! So it's a bit late, but here it is anyway.

Questions about mom:

1. What is something mom always says to you?
Holden- Be nice
Beckett- I love you

2. What makes mom happy?
Holden- Me being nice
Beckett- Smelling flowers

3. What makes mom sad?
Holden- Me running away
Beckett- When it's raining and I'm sad

4. How does your mom make you laugh?
Holden- Tickle me
Beckett- Saying a joke

5. What was your mom like as a child?
Holden- A little girl
Beckett- Being nice

6. How old is your mom?
Holden- 33 (wow! he got it right!)
Beckett- 33 (holy crap! They both got it right!)

7. How tall is your mom?
Holden- 40 inches
Beckett- Big

8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Holden- Go out on dates with dad
Beckett- Go to a play

9. What does your mom do when you are not home?
Holden- Sit and watch TV
Beckett- You just get us from school and bring us home.

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
Holden- To be a movie star
Beckett- A dress

11. What is your mom really good at?
Holden- Teaching me something
Beckett- Gymnastics (really!? So not true)

12. What is your mom not good at?
Holden- Being funny (ha ha ha! I laughed out loud)
Beckett- Football

13. What does your mom do for a job?
Holden- Be a couponer
Beckett- Work

14. What is your mom's favorite food?
Holden- Chocolate molten lava cake (seriously. It's heaven)
Beckett- Bananas

15. What makes you proud of your mom?
Holden- Trying to have a baby. (alrighty then)
Beckett- Getting a new toy.

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Holden- Supergirl
Beckett-  Nia (from Ninjago)

17. What do you and your mom do together?
Holden- Watch TV and snuggle
Beckett- Go have fun

18. How are you and your mom the same?
Holden- We have the same colored skin
Beckett- Wearing the same clothes

19. How are you and your mom different?
Holden- Your hair is long and mine is short
Beckett- Playing Wii

20. How do you know your mom loves you?
Holden- 'Cause she kisses me
Beckett- I just know that

21. What does your mom like most about your dad?
Holden- That he has short hair
Beckett- Making Lil' Cheddar Meatloaves

22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
Holden- Girls night out
Beckett- Chick-fil-a (this would be a big negative)