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Steal of a deal. I have had my eye on this swing since I found out I was pregnant. Our old swing was done. I really didn't think I would buy it but when I was at target today and found it for half off I had to have it. Sadly they were completely sold out so I begged the lady to sell me the floor model. Bonus for me it doesn't have to be put together! Note to self for future purchases......LET PEOPLE HELP YOU! I was a sight pulling my target cart Sawyer helping push, me carrying the swing waddling to the car. (and yes I waddle....but that is for another post)

Other deals.....crib sheets for $2, milk storage containers for $2, a boppy for $10 and a few sleepers! I love a great deal!!!

13/365

I had my Drs. appointment this week.....I needed to see one more time to be sure it was a boy......not denial just needed to be told more that it was a boy than a girl. Well definitely a BOY.
It was exactly what I needed to get me excited for him. That night I made Jeff help me think of a name.........when we came across...... I fell in LOVE. It was like meant to be!! I was so excited to finally have his name I made these letters for his room. I love the way it turned out and am getting so excited for him to join us!!

The Excuse......

I promise I have good one for my lack of updates. For those who haven't heard........

I'm PREGNANT with #4!!!!!

We found out right around the time we were moving. Which puts me about 10 weeks. I thought I was further but the Dr. pushed me back two weeks. Which doesn't matter so much because we are hoping to get me to the goal of 36weeks. So we will be welcoming #4 in March sometime.

I went to the Dr. last week. All looks well...and NO twins. Which was something I was REALLY nervous about.

I have been feeling very different this time around. I am HUNGRY. Like crazy hungry but then I take two bites and I am stuffed. Jeff is laughing because he says he has never seen me be hungry like this especially in the last year. And I am super nauseous. But not throwing up like the others. I have like ONE really bad day a week. But hopefully that will be over in the next couple of weeks.

I am obsessed with FRUIT. Seriously I am living off nectarines, watermelon, grapes. Anything fruity or sour. Disneyland's sour gummy worms are my absolute favorite and I actually bought 4 packages last night :) I can't stand the sight of CHOCOLATE....which if you know me is SO not like me.

The boys are very excited......they are constantly asking what the baby is going to be and it changes daily what they want. It is going to be a long 9 months but we are SO excited for this new chapter in our life!!!

NINE

Dear Ry Ry,

Today you are nine months old. Really I can't believe it I want you to stay a little baby forever. I never want you to crawl, talk or walk. Well not really but I am not ready to give up my snuggles. You have changed so much this last month. MOST of all you are happy! We finally put you on some good medicine and we FINALLY have our happy sweet baby that we originally had. It has been a life saver.

Here are some of your favorite things.....

*You just learned how to pick up gerber bites and cheerios. You will sit in the high chair and play for a LONG time.

*You say Mama, Dada although I am not sure you know what you are saying they are words non the less.

*You love to roll around on the carpet and your favorite thing to play with is the diaper wipes container.

*You hate showers and have been known to almost fall asleep.
(Yes I don't do baths....I have a serious phobia of drowning and I refuse to be out numbered by kids while bathing them)

*You have the sweetest most contagious laugh and smile...seriously people stop me in the store and tell me. (Not that I am bragging)

*You love your big brothers and are seriously missing them when it is quiet. (luckily it is not often)

We love you Ry Ry, you are such a funny little guy and we are having so much fun with you!

I can't believe you have been around as long as I was pregnant...seriously time is going by WAY TOO FAST!

We love you,
Mommy, Daddy, Noah and Sawyer!!!

EGGciting Day

We had a great weekend....of course they are NEVER long enough especially when Jeff works ALL day on Saturday. We went to Temecula for conference. Nothing like being spiritually fed.

This morning I woke up with the grumps....serious grumps and it didn't help that my family was on a mission to make it even worst. But I got up and did. I took the boys to an easter egg hunt with all our friends. As always the boys had fun and loved the egg hunt. I didn't last long at the park because it was HOT and there were just too many BIG kids....Sawyer is no fun to chase when the park is crowded. So we bailed.
I enjoyed a quiet afternoon until Ryder decided to for go his nap to play with me. Don't tell him but I liked it. I like the fun moments with my baby.

After our "Opening Day" dinner (more to come on that) we dyed easter eggs. The boys had fun with the stickers I think they may have been the best part.





(don't worry that is green beans not green boogers. I guess that is nasty either way)

I love my little family and all the fun that comes with these crazy boys. My grumpy day turned out fun....I guess it is attitude.

SO BIG!

Ryder is seven months old. I feel like it was just yesterday that we were holding this tiny little baby in the hospital. Here is a list of the things Ryder is up to these days.

*He is drinking more formula....he will only drink one bottle on his own. And then he likes to remind me that even though I am not nursing as much he still wants to be held.

*He knows how to get our attention: When he wants our attention he does this fake cough. He will not stop until he gets what he wants.

*He loves what his brothers come up with to entertain him.

*He is sleeping much better, but will only sleep in his car seat for long periods of time.

* he will sit and watch cartoons...very handy when he gets up at five am...yah I turn the tv on for him so there!
*He is so happy when we are out and about.

*He loves playing with the diaper wipe package.

* He LOVES the car
* he is still the most needy baby I have ever have. But he is so precious that I enjoy the moments when he forces me to sit down and baby him.

DENIAL

Total Denial here. Ryder is six months old. Well not to me in my mind he is still about four months. I refuse to believe that my BABY has been on this Earth for half a year. Realy folks it is not pretty. I don't feed him baby food yet, he doesn't play much alone thus meaning we are NO where near crawling. (he barely rolls). REally I refuse to let him get any older. Anyone have a time capsule. With the other boys I was so anxious and excited for them to enter into each new stage. But not with Ryder. I guess I just want to enjoy it. He most likely is my last baby so I want him to be a baby FOREVER. Remind me of this in a few years when I am complaining because I babied him too much. He is such a cute little guy. He has rolls for days and no hair what so ever. He got his first tooth this week, he is such a smiley happy baby (as long as he has our FULL attention). I know I am biased but he is the MOST beautiful baby. Happy half birthday Ryder I can't even get over it and these next six months better SLOW down this is by far my most favorite baby time. Besides newborns!