Maybe today???

Well I was up most of the night with contractions again...and really they started at about 7:00 last night...went on and on and on...then would slow down then pick up again...then slow down...but have been going since then. Some harder then others...but we'll see...I hate the debating of should I or should I not go into the hospital...because I'm real nervous about how fast it goes for me. I don't want to be one of those ladies on the news who didn't get to the hospital in time and had it at home...so I just don't know when you go and when you don't. Anyways...today might be the day...we'll see if it keeps up...and what happens...but if not today, at least I know it's on Monday!! Good luck to us and stay tuned for pictures of our new bundle of joy in the next few days!! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!

Maternity Pictures...

Well...I never thought I'd actually post BARE belly pictures of myself...but it's amazing what photo shop can do to someone's tummy!! We've got a friend that wanted to do maternity pictures for their photography business...and I got nominated!! I was hesitant at first...but figured what the heck...I'm really quite impressed with how they turned out and that it really wasn't that bad!! And I have some amazing pictures to remember this pregnancy with. So here are a few that they touched up and I thought I'd share!!

Whole family...Aysha's not quite sure what to think of it all ;)
I love this one with our hands...
Wish my tummy really looked that nice...(it DOESN'T) too many stretch marks and battle wounds :)
Mommy & Daddy
My baby girl...
Family shot again...
Sweet...
My little man...
This is an amazing one I think...with the lighting and everything. Pregnancy really is a miracle and amazing how it all works out. Can't believe this is #3 and that it's almost over...makes me think about all that women go through and how everything works to bring these babies into the world. Crazy :)
I go in for our last Dr's appointment tomorrow morning (Monday)...and we'll see what he says...if I don't go on my own then I'll be induced on the 21st...so a week from tomorrow. Wish us luck...it's coming ready or not :)

37+ weeks...almost there...

I'm only a couple weeks from meeting this little guy...so thought I better have Ryan take some more belly pictures. So here we are at 37+ weeks...went to the doctor yesterday morning again and I'm still dilated to a 3 and just doing "fine"...or so the Dr. says. He doesn't have to deal with the constant pain, uncomfortable feelings, hard kicks/wiggles cuz there's NO room in there, and everything else :) Oh well...it's all worth it in the end right??
Klous was trying to hide behind me, but ended up just looking silly :)
And don't mind my dorky face...but there's the belly...it's BIG and has popped out a lot in the last few weeks...will be induced on the 21st if I don't go on my own before that!! Wish us luck!! :)

Santa Claus is coming to Town :)

The day after Thanksgiving, Santa Claus was flying into Orem in a helicopter...so we got the kids bundled up and headed over to the parking lot of the mall. It was a little chilly, but the kids had fun and were ready to see Santa!!!

While we were waiting, there were jugglers for entertainment...Klous thought it was cool seeing them juggle and balance things on their faces!!!
Then FINALLY, we saw the helicopter coming...Klous was awfully excited!!!
He was up on Ryan's shoulders and was waving at Santa!! You could see his white beard & glove even way up in the sky...it was kinda cool!!
If you look at the window...that white thing is Santa...he was waving at all the kids, it was neat!!!
I've never been that close to a helicopter when it lands, but it was stinkin' COLD...the wind and dirt and holy cow...our fingers instantly turned into icicles....brrr...but he was finally at the mall!!!
The helicopter landed, slowed down, and finally stopped the propeller...
And SANTA CLAUS got out...it was so exciting!!! Klous' eyes just got really big and wide...it was cute!!!
He made his rounds and said hello to the kids...and jingled his jingle bells...
As he walked past us, Klous was so disappointed and sad that he didn't stop to ask what he wanted for Christmas...so we had to tell him we'd come back and sit on his lap another day!! He thought for sure Santa would ask him though!!
So we waited til the crowds died down a bit and went Monday morning when Ryan was off...we got there just as Santa was starting, and it was nice...Klous was so excited to sit on his lap and tell him what he wanted. He brought his Christmas list book he made...we cut the toy pictures out of the Toys R Us catalog and made his list...we told Klous to only show him a couple things he wanted, but Santa was so sweet and went through the whole book with him!!
Aysha wasn't too fond of Santa!!! And Klous wouldn't really look at him, but didn't cry luckily!!! Just told him about all the toys he wanted!!!
Santa gave the book back to Daddy and then told Klous to be good...go to bed when Mommy & Daddy said on Christmas Eve...and to maybe leave out a snack for him if possible...like maybe some milk and cookies. So that's what Klous has been talking about now...being sure to leave a snack out!! It's so cute...
Then he was more then willing to pick a treat for him & Aysha...and of course Aysha was okay with that too :)
They enjoyed their suckers as we walked some more through the mall...it was a sticky mess, but it was fun to see how excited Klous was about it all!! He's getting so big and each year gets more exciting with him at Christmas!!!
That night, Daddy decided to try and rescue Aysha from the nightstand/front door/and lamp...but got a little too excited and kicked the leg of the couch. Really it wasn't on purpose...and it was a hard hit...and didn't feel good...the a couple days later this is what it looked like. You can see on his 2nd to last toe...how black/blue it is and his foot too!! Don't know if it was broken or not, but he was in some pain!!! Poor guy...he was just trying to help his princess :)

Crafts cuz we're poor :)

Well I always laughed at my sister for being crafty and creative when it came to doing things for the holidays...but now I'm in her shoes...and she wasn't so weird I don't think!! Since it's gotten colder...and I have to try and entertain a 3 year old in the house ALL DAY LONG...time doesn't always go quick...and I can't just pack up and go shopping or anything cuz we don't have money. So then comes my creativity I suppose...these are just a couple things and I'm sure there will be more crafts to come...but thought I'd share!! Laugh if you want, but we've had fun!!

Thanksgiving crafts were fun...Klous liked making the turkeys and giving them to family and friends!!!
This isn't a very good picture, but it was fun doing these turkeys as a family!! The bodies are our feet...and the feathers are our hands...Klous thought these were pretty cool when they were done and put up!!! I was going to make one for the baby...but didn't know how to guess how big his hands/feet would be...so I just made my belly on my turkey a little bigger and labeled it...PREGO MOMMY...he'll have to make one next year!!!
And this year...we have NO room...NO energy...NO time...NO money...and so...this is our Christmas tree. We didn't have anywhere to put a real one...or even our fake one we have...so I went to Wal-Mart and found this styrofoam/posterboard stuff that was green. During a BYU football game Ryan & I drew it and cut it out...I've since pinned/taped it to the wall...and Klous, Aysha, & Daddy have all helped decorate it.
Klous is pretty proud of it and always wants to be the one to plug and unplug the lights...Aysha is fascinated with pulling the decorations OFF...which makes me glad I didn't put anything bigger up...or I'd be standing it up daily and who knows how many times a day...
And really...even though the camera is retarded and takes fuzzy pictures...I think it's kinda cute!!! Klous said we have to write Santa a letter and tell him there's no room to leave presents UNDER the tree...so just leave them on the floor in the living room!! Smart kid huh!!!
We'll see how many more Christmas crafts, cookies, and anything else I get done before this baby comes!!! 3 weeks and counting...

One year ago...(yesterday)...

Well our little Aysha May turned ONE yesterday. It was quite a day...but we made it and had a pretty good birthday for her I think!! I spent some of the day thinking about a year ago of course...I wonder if all Mom's do that!?!?! Do you think about the day you delivered your baby and how it all went and what you were doing at certain minutes!?!?! I do...and it's interesting to reflect on them...but anyways...here are some pictures of our little princess joining our family a year ago "officially"...she was so so tiny...and just beautiful...(not so much can be said for Mommy though) :) :) :)

Klous was so excited to hold his baby sister and has been such an amazing big brother to her...we sure are lucky to have him as our BIG helper!! It's much needed...and Aysha sure adores and loves him!!!
And Daddy...what can I say...Aysha has been his little princess from day one...and I don't ever see that changing...he's an amazing dad and husband and I couldn't be any luckier. He keeps me going each day and takes over when he can tell I need a break...I love you babe and your kids adore you as well!!!
Here's our little princess...can't say she still looks like that though huh!!!
Gramma Judy was here a year ago too...that was a pure joy...and we can't wait for her to be out here again with this new baby...2 months of her help will be grately appreciated!!!
Now for yesterday...here's our Princess now...she's just a doll and we love her to death!! She's discovered her tongue and thinks it's cool to make noises with it!!!
Can't get enough of those eyes...so so pretty!!!
And I couldn't be happier with her hair actually growing...cuz the ponies just make her that much cuter!!!
She truly is a Princess...and she knows it...didn't mind wearing her tiara yesterday!! That was the last minute theme for the party...(thanks Auntie Shauna for the idea) :) :) :)
Mommy and the kiddos...crazy to think it's been a year...and in less then a month there will be another one...oh dear!! I sure do love them though!! Happy Birthday Aysha May!! We love having you in our family!!!

Family Pictures...

Thanks to a great person Ryan works with, their wanting family pictures for their website, and us needing NEW ones done...we got some pretty cute pictures!! Kelly & Jeremy are truly amazing and are GREAT with their work...and touched these up and brought out some great colors!! We're really impressed...and hope you like them too...I didn't want to post ALL the good ones, because I want to use some for the Christmas letter...but here are a few decent ones!!!

Family shot...
Klous & Aysha...she actually wasn't crying...
Aysha May and her flowers...I LOVE the color in this one...
Klous playing with the leaves...so cute :)
Playing with Aysha...
And playing with Klous...
And the last family shot...well not really, but the one that I'm showing you!! Pretty cute family I must say!!!
Thank you so much Kelly and Jeremy for your work and help and everything!! The pictures are GREAT!!!