Primary Program

Cassady did her first Primary Program last Sunday. She had a huge part, she memorized so well! "Be Baptized". She got up there confidently and said it and quickly left. She was so cute singing, standing as tall as she could so everyone could see her. She listens to her CD of the primary Program songs all the time, so she was proud to know almost all the words. Including the words to "Called to Serve" We were proud.
She slept the night before in sponge curlers and it made her hair so curly. She loved all those curly curlys! Isn't she so cute!!!

16 week Dr. Appointment

Not a big fan of the tummy pics, but this is 16 weeks and I am scared for 37 weeks

I went to the Dr again today. I don't have to worry about not gaining enough weight anymore. I gained 14 pounds in the last 4 weeks. the nurse weighed me and I got off the scale and she went to write down my weight, she asked me to get back on and just check my weight to see if that is right. It was. Dr. Fowers said I am almost half way there and have not yet gained half the weight I am suppose to. I was just playing catch up and am were I am suppose to be. I don't think I will be posting my weight gain anymore.
I got to see my two little babies that actually look like babies now. Ones little skeleton face was so cute. Two strong heartbeat!! I am feeling movement from both babies every once in awhile. I am feeling and looking really pregnant. The guy at 7-11 asked me the other day if I was almost done. He seemed embarrassed when I said, no not till April. I asked this girl the other day who was a little bigger than me when she was due. She was due in 2 weeks!
I made my appointment for the Ultrasound that will tell us what the sex of the babies are. We will finally know in 3 weeks!! I also made an appointment with a high-risk OB. He is in Ogden, But, he comes up to Logan twice a month. I don't know why Logan doesn't have any specialty doctors. This is just a common appointment for twins and as long as there are no problems I can continue to see Dr. Fowers.
I am feeling a little better. I am going longer in between the medication. I only throw up in the mornings before I can get the medication in me. I have really good days, but they are usually followed by a really bad day. I have turned into a germ-o-phob. I don't want to get sick on top of being pregnant sick. I avoided close contact with Cassady for a few days after she threw up. Thanks goodness it was on a weekend and Josh was home.

Merry Thanksmas

All the grand kids in a Nativity picture for Grandma's Christmas cards. Jordan and Kylee were angels, Cassady Noah, and Hayden are Wise men and of coarse one wise queen (Cassady is not a man) , Micheal, Katie and Fiona as Shepard's, Ellie as Mary, and Baby Zina as Baby Jesus. It turned out so cute.


Josh's Brother Ben came home from his mission last week. Josh's other brother Seth and his wife, Jen and their 3 kids, Micheal, Katie, and Fiona came out from Maryland to see him. His Family decided they wanted to have a Thanksgiving and Christmas celebration with all the family. It had been a very long time since we had done that. We asked everyone to come up to Logan so I didn't have to travel. So we had Thanksgiving dinner and opened Christmas presents. We found enough room for 26 people to eat.

The twins gift from my sister in law. They will be the cutest "THINGS" next Halloween! Thanks Aunt Sarah

We got to meet Fiona for the first time. She is adorable!

Katie,Ellie,Micheal, and Cassady patiently waiting for presents.

Mary, Noah and Jarom opening Noahs gift.

Josh's Grandma, Grandma Z opening her gift. She did all the dishes and cleaned up the kitchen after Thanksgiving dinner. She was my angel. We love you Grandma Z

Happy Halloween

This year for Halloween was a little different at our house. Jordan and Kylee went to a party! They had a good time, but it made me feel old. Josh had to take Cassady trick-or-treating. I usually go out while he watches TV with his boss. I think he had a good time. I told him it was not fair I usually have to go in freezing cold weather and this year it was so nice (jacket weather). The girls gave out candy until they left for there party. I then turned out all the lights inside and out and went to my room and closed the door. I watched TV the rest of the evening in bed like I do every night.

Cassady was Hannah Montana. This was the 6th time she had dressed up this week and by then She and I were over the rock star look and it became very understated. She was sick of the wig. She had a microphone that lit up and played a part of a Hannah Montana song. She had a whole dance show that went along with it. She was a Superstar!!

Kylee was a very mild vampire with a cape and teeth, she took out after the picture. She danced the monster mash at her party! Wait to go Ky!

Jordan in the middle with her friends Ashley and Morgan. I am not sure what they were, they just raided the dress-ups. Jordan and Ashley put on fake nails the day the before and Jordan could not do anything with them on. It was pretty funny. Especially when she couldn't unbutton her pants to use the bathroom. Some how she got them off the next day.

The lone tricker-treater!

Cassady with her loot!

Pumpkin Carving

We grew our pumpkins this year in our garden. We grew 7 of them, which is how many we need for next year, but this year we shared, since we only needed 4. I didn't do one this year the smell of them was hard for me. I am usually the one who ends up cleaning all the pumpkin guts out and roasting seeds. this year the girls had to do them by themselves. We saved a few seeds to plant next year, but threw the rest away. No one was willing to pick through pumpkin guts to get all the seeds. This is Cassady and her scary pumpkin.

Kylee's Pumpkin

Jordan's Kitty cat pumpkin

Kylee trying to get all the guts out.

Cassady thought it was pretty disgusting pulling all that slimy stuff out.

Look mom Guts!

Pumpkin Walk

We go to the Pumpkin Walk every year. We like to go at night, because it is all lit up. This year I knew I would never make it at night, so Cassady went this morning. I told her before we left that if Mom said We need to go now. She would be a good girl and leave right away. I made it around the whole thing without any problems and Cass and I had a fun time out together. She loved the boards that you stick you head in so much she had to get pics in everyone twice.

Great Face! She got her eyes open in the bright sun.

Take my Picture here mom

Headed to Florida for the winter

Hi Everyone!!!

Wild Thing!

Cassady using the force to open her eyes in the bright sun!

Cassady as Cinderella, even though she doesn't like princesses anymore this was the first one she ran to.

I need blogging lessons! I can't figure out this picture thing and how to put them where I want them. I had to do the whole thing backwards!

I was released from calling as Young Women's President yesterday.
A few weeks ago I was told I would be released in April right before the babies were due. I had been trying to hold on until I had the babies and was able to do my calling again. I was kinda being selfish. I really didn't want to be released. I love being in there with the girls. I love those girls so much! I realized it was not fair to Chelcie, who was picking up the slack for me. Or the girls who were getting half of the program they should have been getting. I just thought if they are going to release me in April (when I can actually do the calling) they might as well relase me know. It was a really hard decsion to come to and I went back and forth. Finally I decided I needed to be released.
When I found out who the new YW president was going to be I was relieved. She will do an amazing job! Now that it has actually happened it was hard yesterday and I am still sad, but it does feel like a weight has been lifted. I really need to concentrate on myself and these babies and my family. There isn't much room for anything else in my life right now.
I am so greatful for the calling and all it has done for me in my life. I have learned so much from our amazing YW. I met and served with some amazing women who are now my best friends! I can't imagine my life without them. They will always be my great friends. I am sorry that they will no longer be serving in YW either.
I am happy for the new presidency and know that they will do a great job! Good Luck Ladies!

I went to the doctor again today and things are looking great. I get to see the babies at every appointment. I will have an ultrasound every time. They want to make sure they are hearing each babies heartbeat not one babies twice. The only way to do that is through ultrasound. I didn't get pictures this time, but I could actually see the shape of a baby, not just a little blob. He easily found 2 strong heartbeats. I have heard so many horror stories I was relieved.
We will find out in 8 weeks, two more appointments, what the sex of the babies are! We may also find out if they are fraternal or identical. It is not that easy to tell, apparently. Identical twins share a placenta. Sometimes it is hard to tell if they are sharing it or if they are just right next to each other. Dr Fowers said they really look fraternal. It looks like the placenta for each is on opposite sides. Which is better for the babies. We may never know unless we have a DNA test done after they are born. There is a 75% chance they are fraternal. With fraternal twins the chance of them being a boy and a girl is higher which of coarse means fraternal. We will see what happens in 8 weeks.
I am still sick. Some days are better than others. I gained 1 whole pound! I have never gained weight this early in a pregnancy, I usually just lose it. It may not be much, but it is something. I look like I have gained a lot. I look like I am 4-5 months along. I am already wearing maternity clothes, thanks to Sarah. She loaned me a bunch. I am a bit scared at how big I am going to get.
My girls are out of school for the next few days for UEA and Josh went to Tahoe. My Mom and Dad are taking the girls to St. George for the weekend with them. It will be fun for them and a huge break for me. Thank goodness for wonderful mom's and dad's!

Tag...You're It!!!

Tag...You're It!!!

....5 things I was doing 10 years ago.....
1-Taking care of a 4 year old and a 2 year old
2-wondering if Josh was ever going to finish school
3-bought my first couch
4-dealing with only having 1 car
5-wishing I had a house

5 things on my To-Do list today....
1-get Cass off to preschool
2-pick up Cass and Kaylee from preschool
3-make myself eat
4-watch tv
5-try not to throw up

5 snacks I enjoy....
when I am not pregnant
1-potato chips
2-ice cream
3-cheese cake
4-french fries
5-dark chocolate

5 things I'd do if I were a Millionaire....
1-payoff all debt
2-add on to our house
3-buy Josh a new car
4-get my parents and travel
5-travel, travel, travel

5 places I've lived....
1-Sandy, UT
2-Logan, UT
3-North Salt Lake,UT
4-Bountiful,UT
5-Salem, UT

5 jobs I've had....
1-Eagle Mail Service
2-The Cow frozen Yogurt
3-JcPenney Catalog
4-Babysitting
5-selling Avon

5 People I Tag....
I am just getting started on this blog thing and I only know a few blogs and they all have already been tagged except one
1-Josh
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5-

Rules: Each player answers the question themselves. At the end of the post the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment letting them know that they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person that tagged you know when you’ve answered the questions on your blog.

Cassady's Preschool

Cassady went to her first day of Preschool today. She was so excited with her backpack and then at the last moment decided she need to stay home and take care of mom. That is exactly why I signed her up for preschool, so she could get out and stop worrying about me. She was happy to see me when school was over. She asked me if I was OK. She had a great time and can't wait to go back on Thursday.