Christmas

I am not really sure why, but Jesse dod not take any opening presents pictures just video so this is what we have:)

We opened stockings and then went to church. Kids idea to wait until we came back home, got in jammies again and then open presents. Yes, they are cool like that.

Joss is loving Cinderelly right now. She got a singing Cinderella doll and a matching dress.

Aniston is multitasking as she roller skates while playing Just Dance 3- both new toys for Christmas.

And a very terrible picture of Ry and I dancing. I may have gained 30 pounds but man I still have some moves- okay not really, I lose to everyone including my husband. But it is fun!

Grams and Gramps gave the girlies Build A Bear gift cards so the next morning we had to rush out and build some of course. Joss got a bunny in a cinderella dress and Aniston got a bunny with a ballerina outfit and some other accessories. They love them!
Overall Christmas was good. We did not hear any complaints but did hear a few times that it was the best Christmas ever. Jesse was home with us all day and the day after, thanks to a co resident taking two weeks of his Christmas/New Years call. Which has been awesome! We spent Christmas Eve with friends from the ward, had a good dinner, treats, watched kids re-inact nativity, etc. It was nice to spend our first Christmas here with other families and not alone.

Christmas Eve Jammies

Happy 32nd....

To my husband. You already know this but he is pretty dang awesome, cute, smart, funny, and is just getting cooler with his grey hair and age. And yes his purple pins say pixie power and wild girl.... so what?!
He was on call on his birthday so we were pretty lucky to see him and celebrate with him.
Right now he is half way through with his first year of residency- thank goodness! He loves it and the people he works with, just is on call A LOT. There are many days we do not see him. They really like him at the hospital and he gets compliments on his work and "surgeon hands" all the time. But dont get me wrong he is the first year and takes plenty of crap!
He has a vinyl record obsession right now and is ALWAYS looking for a good deal. We did buy him the new Adele record so we can all kind of benefit!



We had some friends over and we made gingerbread houses, had cake and icecream and of course opened some presents.

34 Weeks

Its been a long time since I posted belly pics and yes I in fact am getting very large now. And counting down the weeks- about 6 now. I am also starting to hear from people that I look "tired", not feeling that bad but looking it I guess! I guess I can give you a quick update- baby boy is measuring BIG and my belly is measuring SMALL, does that mean I might go 2 weeks early or he is huge and crammed in there? Your guess is as good as mine. But all four girls measured small not big and born at 6 pounds.
He is very active and gets more so the further along I get, sometimes I wonder if he ever sleeps. He gets the hiccups every day and I get heartburn non stop- he might be in fact a fire breathing dragon not a little boy.
I had a baby shower in Utah and got a lot of fun things making it even more exciting. Baby Uggs, quilts and blankets, clothes, beanies, shoes, diaper bag, gift cards, feeling much more prepared now.
Went on the tour of the hospital Labor and Delivery floor, and WOW! They spoil you over there. Its the same hospital that Jesse works at so we know we are in good hands. But the queen sized pillow top bed, dvd player, in room fridge, table, and pull out couch for kids makes it awesome! And no kids will be staying there with us, its kind of a break but they are very family friendly and family can visit anytime oh and they throw the baby a BIRTHday party with cake and balloons to help your family celebrate. But my favorite part is the Menu. You can call and order your meals anytime you want and can order off a menu so you know and like what you are getting! Pretty sweet I know.
So here are the quick pics my 10 year old took this morning.......

Utah Trip

We always have to feed the ducks and eat Taco Time, but it was freezing so mom sat in the car eating crisp burritos, Aniston ran away in fear of the ducks, and Joss and dad fed the ducks. She LOVED it!



We loved hanging out with cousins and sitting in aunt Lyns hot tub


Again... just loved hanging out with cousins every chance we could. Here is Joss and Bubba (McKayde)




Grandpas work party the morning we left to come home. Everyone is here except Jesse-of course was late. And my sis Beth and her husband were late. But all 10 (almost 11 ) grandkids, my parents, sis in law, brother, sister, bro in law and me, oh and Santa is there somewhere too:)


And of course my cute nephew Tyler, I hated saying goodbye to that boy. He was so sweet.

Utah in November

Crown Burger followed by lights at Temple Square












Swimming at the Cedar City Rec Center and of course eating at Taco Time with the Riley Cousins
















Meeting new baby Tyler (my brothers newest little guy) So cute!










Four wheeling at Pine Valley with the Riley Uncles, saw a snake, learned Aniston LOVES 4 wheeling and dad had to keep telling her to slow down- imagine that.








And the Boy got married! Jesses youngest brother Christopher and new aunt Krystal- Congrats!!