TWINS

I'm sure the five people that look at this blog already know this.... but, we're having twins. I decided since they're now getting close to being due, I should write about them. Scott and I are very excited about this adventure. We are having a boy, and a girl. Scott says I need to quit saying that we are pretty sure, because we're actually quite sure - that we'll name them Brodee and Sadee (yes Whitney, after Brody Jenner). Come on, you got to admit he's hot!!! Just kidding. Anyway, we went in for an ultrasound yesterday and everything is still looking perfect. I am 33 weeks along, they are each almost five pounds. Yes people, that means I have ten pounds of baby in me. And, yes, it looks like it!!! They have all of their organs, they are breathing, and they are doing great! We have been so blessed to have nothing but a perfect, uneventful pregnancy with these two. And now I have to admit, that although the thought of having two babies scares the heck out of me... I am ready to get these things out of me. But, I'll be patient because I know they're doing great inside of me! We have now had five ultrasounds and never once been able to get a picture of the girls face. Yesterday the ultrasound technician even made me try several different positions (which was not a pretty sight haha), and she literally put both hands in front of her face, like "talk to the Hand, because I am not giving you a picture." So, we are really hoping that she's just shy and not as stubborn and independent as McKenzie is. Here is a picture of the babies. It is the boy's face, and the girls leg in front of his face. That's as good as we're going to get for her. Oh and don't worry, you will not be seeing week by week shots of my pregnancy. You're welcome!

Memorial Day

We decided to go fishing with Scott's family on Memorial Day. McKenzie was so excited. I know I say this all the time, but, I am amazed at how smart she is. She knew what fishing was, and how to do it, and everything. Although, that could definitely be attributed to the TV shows she watches. I guess I can't credit that to intelligence. Anyway, we went full blown fishing on the river (I won't talk about the hike to the river since I'm trying to avoid lectures from certain people about what I should and should not be doing seven months pregnant with twins. Although, in my defense I had no idea what I was getting myself into.) Anyway, it was a great day to just relax and enjoy the outdoors with the family. And McKenzie still asks almost everyday to go fishing so I KNOW she enjoyed it.

BLUE Steel - So Hot Right Now!

She's TWO

Since McKenzie turned two I have been filled with an overwhelming feeling of love for that little fireball! She has been so much fun these past few weeks. OK, really her whole life, but especially this last little while. She is SO smart! A few weeks ago, I decided to break down and start potty training. Not because I'm supermom, but because McKenzie practically made me. She is doing so good! While we were sitting on the potty one day, she just randomly started counting - ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR, FIVE, SIX, SEVEN. I was shocked. Don't ask me where she learned it. Whenever she sits on the potty she has to have something to distract her. She started being pretty demanding. HURRY she always tells me. Whatever she wants, she makes sure I hurry!!! Today she insisted on helping me make dinner. And she did! She really helped me spoon the mixture into each of the rolls. On Sunday we got home from church and ALL day she sang, ring around the rosie, posie, all fall DOWN! She's practically talking in sentences. McKenzie has brought us so much joy. It's impossible to remember our lives without her. We are so grateful, and are amazed daily and how wonderful she is! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

For her birthday we took her to Red Robin. She loves fries, so I'm sure she enjoyed it. It was actually a fun little tradition that we decided to start!

I know, I know... It's been TOO long

So, I don't really have any excuses for why I haven't posted in forever. OK, I do. We moved, then I decided to just enjoy my summer, we went through the terrible ones (now we're on to the "Terrible" Two's, and so far I would prefer them!!!), potty training, getting rid of the bottle, new callings, new babies (not mine), combining, etc... Anyway, needless to say we've been busy! But, since today it's rumored to snow, you will probably see more posts from me. Plus, McKenzie no longer naps (unless we're in the car). But, if I'm home she'll go to bed at seven - SWEET!!! So, here are some highlights from the summer...

MOWING THE LAWN

MINI FAMILY VACATION TO SALT LAKE (Can you tell you rules the roost?)

4th of JULY (McKenzie hid her head the entire show)

McKenzie 4th of July (She's obviously very photogenic.....?)

Me with baby Amelia, the day she was born

SWIMMING

THE ZOO

Is this a dream?

Oddly - for Scott it is. In February Scott and some friends were able to go to the John Deere factory. The local John Deere dealership paid for Scott to go see where these awesome machines are made! Scott could tell you all the ins and outs, but all I know is he was pretty awestruck and I got to go have a fun weekend with McKenzie in Boise - win,win!!!

YUMMY!

McKenzie LOVES to play in the fridge - and I let her. It's one of the only things that keeps her satisfied and doesn't make TOO much of a mess. Well, one day she found the chinese food. It was hilarious. Yes, that is a whole box of chicken in her mouth.