It's a....Baby!!!

Greetings all! Our family had a fun little outing to Vegas yesterday for Baby #4's ultrasound. So far, so good. Everything with the baby seems to be devolping and it appears to be in a healthy environment. The baby was laying vertical with it's bottom right on my bladder. At one point we got to see the baby with it's foot in it's mouth (like mother like baby :)) and also with both feet over it's head. We especially cracked up at the profile, because I think it looks just like my dad. The kids got quite a kick out of seeing the "skelaton baby" on the tv screen. Sticking with tradition, we did not find out the sex of the baby. After, we went to Macayo's (one of the kid's (and mine) favorite places to eat mexican food.) It was a really fun day. Everything else is going good. I continue to thank my blessings each day I get to spend with my family, ding the things I love. I am especially happy for Amanda and Lesha who now get to have their precious angels at home with them.

We had a great Thanksgiving! We spent it in Alamo at my Aunt Becky's new giant house. It was really fun having room for the whole family in one place. The kids especially enjoyed being with the cousins, the toy room upstairs and the theater room down stairs. As you can see we had our traditional pomegranate salad so that is the picture of everyone in aprons banging the fruit out of the pomegranate shells. The day after Thanksgiving we went out for our annual Christmas Tree hunting. We found all 4 trees (for the 4 families that wanted them) fairly quick. The kids had a blast in the trailer with the trees and taking picures on what they named "Family Rock".

Congratulations Pirate Football -Back to Back State Champions!!!

Emily

Emily turned 5 in September. This is a picture of her doing what she loves...dressing up and playing with her friends. Emily also continues to love volleyball, baseball and anything that has to do with playing a game. She also has a new love for doing her "homework" as she is learning to perfect her letters and numbers. It's funny how kids love to do work until it is required of them :)

Shyanne

Shyanne is going strong in 2nd grade. She is in Mrs. Bowlers class and loves it. She is currently in a childrens choir, this is a picture of their first performance singing "Downtown". Shyanne loves to sing and dance and actually has a dance class for the neighbor girls that want to attend on occasion.She is becomming a good reader and a great big sister.

Shandon Man

Shandon is now 3.He continues to love the outdoors. He uses anything he can find to be a fishing pole or a gun.Since his tube placements in May his hearing and speaking has improved greatly. He has now become like his sisters, in that we can't get him to be quiet. He is also becoming a little witty and challenging our parenting with his comments. He loves to spend time with Emily while Shyanne is at school. They have become good buddies.

It's Been A While...

This was taken at the "Res" the first week of November. Ok so we are the ultimate blogging slackers! Volleyball just ended so hopefully I will have a little more time to do the "extra stuff" like blogging.However, those of you that know me well know you probobably ought not hold your breath on that one :) Our news for those who don't already know is that we are expecting our 4th child. I am about 14 weeks and the due date is May 13th. The kids all have put in their order for a baby boy...I guess Shandon is just so much fun they want another one just like him!!! Or maybe the girls don't want to share their room with another sister ;) Either way we will all be happy whatever we are blessed with.