Thanksgiving 2008

We had the fun experience of traveling to Idaho to spend Thanksgiving with our family there. It was a great experience! It was the first time that my mom's kids have all been together for the holiday in almost 8 years or more. Thursday was filled with lots and lots of yummy food. I was in charge of the pies and I am so thankful for my brother Aaron and his help in getting those ready. I was still feeling a little under the weather from my run in with the flu the day before.

Of course Grandma Ruby had a craft for the kids to do each day we were there. Madisen was in total heaven!!! I swear that girl could live in a craft store. :0)

Friday morning my sister Summer and I ventured out around 7am and hit a few stores. I was not too impressed with the Black Friday ads this year, but picked up at least two things that were necessary. It was crazy because we went at 7am and was able to get everything we needed, but my sister and sister-in-law that went at 4am did not luck out like we did.

Friday night my sister's family and my family headed to Twin Falls for the "Christmas in the Sky" festival. This is put on by a local nursery there. If you bring an unwrapped toy you have the opportunity to talk with Santa, eat a baked potato and chili and enjoy Christmas carols broadcast by the local radio station. In their courtyard area, they have several bonfires burning and provide hot chocolate and cider all for free. This was a great event. After awhile, they also light off fireworks while Christmas carols are played. I loved this evening! It was such a neat experience to pull my princess and husband tight to me and feel how lucky I was at that moment to have them. I truly felt very lucky for all the blessings in my life.

Saturday was filled with more crafts provided by Grandma. On Sunday my brother reported on his mission. He did such a great job and I cannot believe how much he has changed. I was really happy for him and what he accomplished while he served his mission. We had more delicious food and then headed for home. We were able to stop and see our real dad for a few minutes too.

When we finally arrived at home around 10:30pm, I was never so glad to see my own bed. There is just something about sleeping in your own bed! I was so excited to be home and have one more day to recuperate from all the fun we had at Grandma's house!

Another Ultrasound?

Being pregnant with twins has definitely been an experience like no other. Don't get me wrong, it has been totally amazing, yet different.

The Tuesday before Thanksgiving I had another Ultrasound and met with a perinatologist. I can definitely say that those people are amazing. I think they wonder why I am even there. Everything is going GREAT!!!

Baby A weighs in at 24 weeks at 1 lb. 4 oz. and Baby B weighs in at 24 weeks at 1 lb. 7 oz. So - eventhough I have not gained very much weight, these little guys are growing as they should.

I am also grateful to know that if they decided to make their entrance into this world at this point, they would have complications, but most likely would survive. Medical technology today is amazing, but I am still praying that I can make it 37 weeks.

I have had some strange cravings with these babies that I never really have had before. One of those being these little treats I found one day at the dollar store. On Monday I could not stop thinking about them, so my wonderful husband went to the dollar store at 9:45 pm at night to pick some up for me. They are very, very good and ah, hit the spot, just right.

Reflections Contest 2008

Ok. So much has happened in the last two weeks that I cannot believe it has been two weeks since I have posted to my blog. So - here is to some catching up.


The Monday before Thanksgiving, Madisen had the "Reflections" award assembly at school. She entered the contest under the choreography section. The requirement was that she was to choreograph her own dance routine and make her own costume without any adult help. She begged me to allow her to do this. I told her to go for it, but the only help I could give would be in recording her dance. Thanks so much to her Aunt Lou Lou and Uncle Dayn.....they graciously helped with this area. So - needless to say, Madisen won for her division! I am really proud of her. She was so excited when they called her name!! She went up to the front with a red face and everything. I almost thought she was going to cry. I was in such shock!! Of course our camera was acting up, so all we captured was some shots after we got home. Her routine now goes to the district level and if she passes there, then on to the state and national level.


Way to go Madisen!! You did it!