Whipple Reunion...Little traditions

I think my family has a ton of reunions.
 One for both my parents sides and then grandparents.
10 reunions in one year... it seems like.
I don't think there is anything wrong with that though.
 I love knowing who my fourth cousins are.
Obviously with that many.. you make it to some and miss others.
Just the way life goes.

Every summer I look forward to the Whipple Reunion in 

Pine Valley Utah.

 It is so beautiful and I get to see so much family.
 Since I have been married Jayson and I have made everyone.
-three-
and he loves them as well.

My family growing up always took a picture on a rock while there.
They are all classic, some we all look happy, 
others mom and dad pulled us away from playing to snap the picture... so we look ticked.
In some one child is looking off into space...

 But hey we are all always there.
and its fun to see 
our changing personalities through the years. 

This year I thought I would continue the tradition and take one of my own little family now..sitting on a rock!
 

This is us..

What my world revolves around.

My sweet little family. 

My hubby Jayson and Our sweet little boy Ty.

and if you can't tell in the picture above

I am large with child. 

Due AUGUST 24
baby Ember
 

 things i'm loving lately:

-O the rain. We are getting SO much!

-My baby sister is moving back for school... so I will soon get 

to see her EVERYDAY!

-Waking up today with NO pregnancy pains.

-Slowly packing my hospital bag.

-Having a great friend two doors down to talk to everyday.

-Baby shower today.

-O and today is my BIRTHDAY

Friday letters

Dear Baby girl, 

We have been one for 38 weeks now. It has been a wonderful experience feeling you move and wiggle around. That time is coming to an end and soon I will be able to hold you in my arms. I already know how much I love you, but I can't wait to show you. I promise to take care of you forever and to always be there for you. 
I love you with all my heart. 
Mommy. 

Dear Ty,
Last night I rocked you to sleep staring at your sweet face. I laid you down and kissed you goodnight. This morning I woke up to your face an inch away from mine... You smiling big and giving me tight hugs. Life is always good with your face in mine at the beginning and end of every day! 
Thank you
Mommy.  

Dear Jayson, 

Thank you for being the best husband and father. Ty and I love you so much. I truly don't know what we would do with out you. I just want to say thanks for putting up with my hormonal craziness and for loving me no matter what! Thanks for making me feel beautiful and special everyday. I know Ty would say thanks for playing with me, for throwing me up in the air so high and for letting me play with your phone.

We love you

Moe and Ty

my wonderful 38week news

 A little back story first:

With My first pregnancy I went to 41 weeks and was still not dilated, thinned ...nothing.

I went to the hospital to be induced a few days later. 

My body did not respond to the pitocin very well. 

I was in the hospital for a day and a half before I reached 4cm.
All together a 36hr labor.

Going into it I thought I had imagined every possible situation.

I didn't imagine this.

I still can not complain to much...

My son is healthy and beautiful and I recovered well. 

I know so many women with way harder stories. 

However this pregnancy I had it in my mind that I was going
 to be 42 weeks again with no baby. 

Going into my doctors appointment today for my 38 week check

I was fully prepared to hear the word zero..

But I didn't. 

I am at 1 1/2 cm

I have the same doctor as I did with Ty

so he is very aware of my situation and was 

almost as excited for me as I was! 

I know this does not mean I will go into labor tonight.

I know I can be a 1 1/2 for the next two weeks.

I know this does not mean delivery will be a piece of cake.

However if I can come into the hospital on my own with 

out having to be induced.

 Or now being induced NOT from a zero...

I am more relaxed.

It's ok, we went to the library

It's OK that Ty put his own shoes on

Went and got mine to put on

Pulled my hand and cried

Went and stood in front of the door

Wanting SO BADLY to go outside....

BUT it was raining SO HARD.

I didn't know what to do...I felt so bad.

He really needed to get out of the house.

So we went to the Library. 

Ty LOVES the library. 

He is so curious about EVERYTHING!

He goes to get a book and looks at me

as if saying "are you sure I can pick these up?"

So many toys and books...Toddler heaven.

It's also OK...

--because my baby sister is going to be here today to see me! 

--I have my 38 week doctors appointment today.

--HAVING to tell myself it will be OK if I am still not dilated.

--because I have two emergency diet cokes in the fridge if I need them.

CURRENTLY

wishing-

I could make it down to see my family again

 before baby girl gets here. 

Car rides just don't work anymore though. 

 

reading-

The good book. -Book of Mormon-

This time with the study guide guide to help me along the way.

Every time Jayson reads it he says he will have a different question in mind the whole time..

Or he will make note of

different words. Right now he is studying

the meaning of a "hardened heart" and what causes it.

I think it's a great way to study with meaning and not to

grow tired of the same scriptures.

  

cooking-

I wish I was.

I am pretty much living on cereal and pb&j's unless Jayson

does the cooking. 

I do however want to make a ton of freezer meals for after 

baby girl gets here. 

I know I still wont want to cook then and it would

be nice to have something ready.

Now I just have to get the energy to go get all the stuff 

and cook away for a whole Saturday.

 

anticipating-

Labor. nuff said.

 

missing-

My baby sister. She lives here during the school year

but when summer hits she moves home to help on the farm.

I get so use to her stopping by every day and saying hi

and having our little girl days.

College starts soon so I will get her back in a few weeks!