Scary month

A week or so before Christmas Alexus came to us with this bump on her neck, Chuck and I were both REALLY worried, so we took Alexus in. The doctor was very blunt and said that it COULD be cancer, but that she didn't think that it was.She thought it was just some fatty tissue. She told us to watch Alexus, and if she started to act strange,more tired, bruises, not her normal, or the bump got bigger to bring her in immediately. If it wasn't gone in 3 weeks that we should bring her back in then they would start tests. I got this very yucky feeling. I felt like we were up for a crazy couple of years. On the way home Alexus started to ask questions.

A - What is cancer? Me - it means your sick

A - What would I have to do ? Me - take some medicine

A - what if it doesn't go a way and they have to do surgery? Me - well we will deal with it then.

A - I'm scared about the surgery part I have never had anything like that before.

I tried to tell her that everything was going to be fine. By no means was I going to go all the way into what cancer REALLY was and what could happen. I thought that if we have to go down that road I would tell her then. I made sure that I stayed away from the computer. I knew that I could really freak myself out.

The next night some great friends changed their plans and came over so that Dave and Chuck could give her a blessing. I still felt yucky about everything. The next day I felt okay to look at the computer and then I also talked with Chuck's mom. She told me that she had, had some bumps, and that they had gone away. I felt more and more like it WAS just fatty tissue and that everything was going to be fine.

Now almost 3 weeks later the bump is almost gone. I know that the blessing helped. It is amazing the things the Lord can do. We are so Blessed.

Carly and her sleeping positions

At the end of September Carly started climbing IN and OUT of her crib. That is when we decided that is was time to take the crib down. These are some of the places that we found her in the next couple of weeks! She is now in a regular bed after we found one for a great deal online!!

My crazy husband!

There was a ton of snow on our back deck so, Chuck told the kids that he would give them hot coco if they would do snow angels in there bathing suits, so Alexus ran and put hers on, Then started to think about it. Blake said that he would do it in just his pj bottoms. Neither of then really did it, but both sort of tried. Well Chuck decided that he would show the kiddos how it was really done and here is the result!

This what the snow angel looked like afterwards.

SNOW EVERYWHERE!

I normally like the snow, but now that we live on this big hill, I'm not so fond of it. I wouldn't mind a little bit, but a foot and half is TOO MUCH! Kids kids seemed to have fun in it!

I can't believe I let her do it AGAIN!

Alexus wanted her hair cut! Not trimmed, not just a little either! It still looks way cute, but I think I like it longer, but let me tell you this hair cut is EASY!!!!!!

Blake is 7

Blake and his lego cakes

Blake had a LEGO birthday party. Everything that we did had to do with legos. They had a great time! I even made a Lego Birthday cake. Thanks to Krista it was easy! If you ever need a cake for anything she is the woman!!!! Let me know and I will get you in touch with her.

My bestfriend

This is my new best friend!

For the last 6 weeks I've been working my butt off. I wake up every morning at 4:45 and go and workout before Chuck leaves for work! I love it. I love coming home and still having some quite time before the kids wake up. For those of you that don't know I'm NOT a morning person, but I've done a great job. I've lost some weight, but what is even better is that my clothes fit better and I have energy! I can't wait for spring so I can start playing softball again! There is a little update on my life!

Tagged again, by Jill

How To Play This Game of Tag: Post these rules on your blog. List: 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 random surprising facts about yourself. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog!

3 Joys
1. My family
2.My friends
3. SLEEP

3 Fears
1. My kids or Chuck dying. I don't want to find another man!
2. Getting cancer or something awful like that.
3. Something happening to the house, it burning or someone breaking in. I would never feel face again

3 Goals
1. Read 1 book a month
2. To lose weight
3. finish painting the kids rooms

3 Current Obsessions/ Collections
1. WORKING OUT!!!!
2. How I look! I cannot have black on black if they don't match. This is my mother's fault. Everything HAS to MATCH!!!!!
3. Like Jill, I must have a clean house in order for people to come over...at least the downstairs. If you have not seen my house before then I will clean everywhere else too so you can see it all! Even the closets!

3 Random surprising facts about me
1. I had all 3 kids with NO drugs!!! I can handle that kind of pain, but can't handle a needle!
2. I got kicked out of Ricks college, but if it wasn't for that Chuck and I would've never have gotten together
3. I have funky feet, not stinky, but my baby toes curl under. I think it was from dance when I was younger.

Ok so I tag: Marcey, Sabrina, Shelley, Julie and Teresa

Carly is 2

Carly is 2! She is so stinkin cute. During the day she had some friends come over and had cupcakes. They were so nice they even brought a present "mama tato" Mrs. Potato Head, and "princess" a Little people princess. She loves them both. Then that night family came over and had cake. She loved opening the present and had such a great time. Thanks to everyone that celebrated with us.

Nathan

I was looking at you tube and came across this. This is my brotherand his friend Erik! I love that he can sing. It's so great to see him in action. I love you Nathan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj5fENNnkxU