Holidays....

Wow I'm sorry you have to hear the ramblings of me right now, but thought it was important I write this down. This afternoon I have been getting all the Christmas decorations out, oh how I love Christmas! I was about half way when I opened another box and then just broke down in tears. It was my little Ali's Christmas tree... her very own for her first Christmas. It sat by her bedside as she fought for her life. Logan and I had made homemade decorations for it last year. Floods of memories, fears, and gratitude flooding me, I couldn't help but stop and remember. Remember my every moment by her side, every beep of the monitors, every little test run, and yet I felt peace. I will never be able to describe it or give my feelings justice, but am so thankful for those feelings. Grateful for this year and that we are all together. My heart goes out to all of those I came in contact with at Primaries this time of year, but for those who are spending or going to spend Christmas there. It truly makes you know the reason for the season. Ali's tree is up in our living room and for those of you who stop by and come across it I hope you see the light that the tree brings to our family. May I always be able to pull that tree out and remember that oh so tearful but yet Christ centered Christmas!! May all of you have a wonderful holiday season and give thanks for those around you.

Island Park

In September we were lucky enough to go to Island Park. One of Jeff's coworkers and friend let us use there cabin. It was a wonderful get away. The kids loved being outdoors and looking for animals. It was so nice for me not to have to worry about them getting cold in the middle of the night or me having to walk through the woods to go to the bathroom. It really made me want a cabin. I'm dreaming big!! The 2 highlights for me was first going through Yellowstone National Park, I haven't been through the park since I was a little girl and it's amazing how excited I still get finding an animal. Logan loved all the geysers, he kept seeing the "smoke" as he called it while we were driving. When we finally got there he kept pretending to vomit and repeated over and over how bad they smelt. I have to agree with the kid. 2nd: To watch my husband fish on Henry's Lake. It was so peaceful. Even though I had both kids playing around me. I loved hearing the wake of the water coming onto shore, looking around and being surrounded by such beauty and then to see my husband do what he loves. To this day when I'm very stressed I just close my eyes and picture me sitting by the lake watching him and for a small second I feel peace again. How grateful I am to a loving Heavenly Father who allows us to find that peace and beauty in things. It's just a matter of us taking the time out of our busy schedules to find it.

Trip to Bear World.

Grandma and Grandpa Moon took us to Bear World this year. We loved it. Logan loved the rides and Ali loved the petting zoo. What a great time we had. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Moon.

My little boy is 3!

I can't believe how time flies. It seems like yesterday I was in the hospital getting ready for my life to change drastically. What a joy he has been to us, Logan is so full of energy and has such a tender heart in that strong body of his. He has taught Jeff and I more and continues to teach us everyday. I'm so proud of you Logan and I love you!

Happy Birthday Amber!

Yesterday was Amber's birthday. I just wanted to take a moment and let her know what a wonderful woman she is. What a fantastic mother and wife! I'm so glad that she's there to keep our family running smoothly, and I hope she knows how much I and our children love her.

Update!

Well I'm sorry I haven't updated our blog. No new pics for now. Still trying to figure out how to get our new family pics up on this, so that will come later.
Jeff is doing good, he has found a passion for fishing, but doesn't get the time he deserves to go. So he has found the love of tying his own flies. He has become quite good at it and is impressing me more and more. His job is going well besides the fact that one of his good friends just resigned.

Logan is growing up way to fast. He is the crazy kid on the bike in our neighborhood. He has taught himself how to ride his bike, stand up while riding, twist his handle bars around and still ride, ride with no hands, make skid marks, and has a turning radius that is unbelievable. He has gotten a great tan this summer and is enjoying his speech therapy. He has made great improvement and will probably get into the Lincoln center this fall. He loves to snuggle with me and gives the best hugs ever.

Ali is such a doll to have around. She has the brightest smile that just melts your heart. She has started talking a lot more. In church a couple of weeks ago there were 5 babies in a classroom. Ali was the only girl, all the boys were playing with their toys and Ali was just talking up a storm as loud as could be. I don't think the teacher thought that was such a good thing. But I have learned to be grateful for all the little milestones in her life. I was grateful for her voice, especially not hearing her little voice for over a month at the beginning of her life. She rolls all over the place, and has started taking Logan's toys, which he is not too fond of. Sibling rivalry starting already. She loves to be outside and is falling asleep on her own in her crib. Ali is doing great with her Physical Therapy. She is doing it twice a month to help her get caught up from her rough start.

Life for me is great. Have had a rough couple of months, but am so grateful for a wonderful husband who is there to help and support me. I am also very blessed to have a wonderful friend and neighbor to lean on. She has become a wonderful friend and it's great to have a girl's night out every now and then, even though it's mostly just to Albertsons! I love my children and they have given me great joy and inspiration. I'm blessed to be able to watch them grow and learn. Now if only motherhood guaranteed weight loss!