tagged

I was tagged awhile ago.....

1. What are your middle names? Luke and Sara Elise.
2. How long have you been together? We will be married for 7 years in May. Its now been long enough that I have to do the math everytime. Wow.
3. How long did you know each other before you started dating? We went to the same elementary school for a few years, only we never knew it.... same high school, and we were somewhat aware of each other then. Thanks to basketball we were allowed to talk to one another despite our other differences. We actually hung out for a couple months before we got serious after school and the mission.
4. Who asked who out? I would like to think that it was a mutual thing, but I sort of had to get him off his: "No more dating till Rexburg" goal. Ha! We were married before he ever got there.
5. How old are each of you? I am 28 and Josh is one year my senior.
6. Whose siblings do you see the most? We see certain ones of Josh's tons (it helps when you live in the same house). When we visit Calgary we probably see mine more cause they have kids the same ages as ours.
7. Do you have any children together? Two boys and a baby girl.
8. What about pets? Nope. Honey cured us of that. No pets till the kids are all bigger.
9. Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple? Do you really want me to get into this?? Maybe never having any money. But I shouldn't say that, cause we always have what we need.
10. Did you go to the same school? Elementary for a few years, and all of high school.
11. Are you from the same town? Same city, same stake.
12. Who is the smartest? I think we would both say ourselves. Isn't that awful? We are each smart in our own way on the opposite sides of the spectrum. If only we could combine our talents!
13. Who is the most sensitive? We would probably each say the other. I am when I am pregnant, but thats not really fair to use as a final judgement.
14. Where do you eat out most as a couple? At home.
15. Where is the farthest you have traveled as a couple? We went to Korea for our honeymoon. That's pretty far.
16. Who has the craziest exes? I would have to say Josh.
17. Who has the worst temper? Brownie points for us both here. We are both pretty mild tempered.
18. Who does the cooking? Me.
19. Who is more social? Me.
20. Who is the neat freak? Not me.
21. Who is more stubborn? Me.
22. Who hogs the bed? We upgraded to a King early in our marriage, it is no longer an issue. Although Josh definitely hogs the covers.
23. Who wakes up earlier? If there is an early class, Josh. But I always get up earlier otherwise.
24. Where was your first date? Banff.
25. Who has the bigger family? Both our families are pretty big. At first I'd say Josh; he has more siblings. But If you get into in-laws and nieces/nephews, than my family gets real big.
26. Do you get flowers often? Not really. But chocolate bars happen more frequently.
27. How do you spend the holidays? We go to Calgary and see family. Sometimes we camp in the summer.
28. Who is more jealous? Hmmmmmm.
29. How long did it take to get serious? Few weeks.
30. Who eats more? Josh. He'll eat 1000 calories as a snack.
31. Who does the laundry? Its probably close to 50/50.
32. Who is better with the computer? Josh all the way.
33. Who drives when you are together? Josh. I think he is scared of my driving.

dear mom,

Your wish is my command!!
Looking ready to go play basketball.

She has been a real good sleeper so far (knock on wood).

The boys spending some quality time together.

I love this face.

spoiled

As you may or may not know, we have a new princess in the house. She is spoiled by friends and family and feels so lucky to be treated so well by so many different people.

No, the new princess is not Monet. It is me!! I can not believe how spoiled I have been. With dinners and phone calls and well wishes and beautiful dresses and flowers and treats and offers to watch my boys and even my own personal chauffeur one afternoon....... I want to thank everyone who has made having child #3 much less demanding than it could have been otherwise. (Not that its a walk in the park, but at least I am not lost in the jungle).

And to top it all off, as I was getting dressed for church this morning, Levi looked at me and said, "Mom, you are a princess!!" Maybe I should get out of the housecoat more often.

*** To see a picture of little Monet, have a look at my talented friend's website.***

levi's post

I want to type. I am gonna type a lot of things. I'm gonna type a funny word. Can I type a funny word? Can I do it? Can I do it? Hey, that says it! Mom, is this a sideways 'I"? Did it fall down? Why did Jesus give us a computer and then Daddy got another computer? Can I write a word that says wdnfgknfakjlkjalk? (laughter)

fyghgjy (laughter)
mjmm jk mmkmjm, jvfdhcdygth (laughter)
hbbyugyfhunkjikggnfhjgvjvhjjfnhbd dhcbshh ggvfg
uhryjk4erhtjhthtrgbthjjuijujuttjuhuhyhjhtuiytthughyiiyughhuujytjujykujh

the kitchen

This project was actually completed before baby came, but I never got a chance to post pictures. Here you go: (good job, Josh!!)



To see what it looked like before, click here.

and the winner is....

Anonymous!! (aka my mother)

Welcome to the world Monet Elise Stone!


Details:
Sunday night I was feeling a few light contractions every hour. By 3 am they were every 4 min, but still not very painful. We went to the hospital anyway just cause my doctor told me to get there early. By 12 noon they were hurting more (a lot more), but now they were 8 min apart. I was still only 4 cm or so. Blah!
At 2:30 pm I was 6 cm and they finally sent me over to delivery. Yeah! My baby was coming. I remember getting a little emotional when we got into the delivery room, knowing that this was the last stop before baby arrived. I wanted an epidural, and was told I was number 3 on the list to get the magic. One agonizing hour later, as the contractions went from bad to worse, the anasthesiologist finally came to the room. He was in a hurry and said that I needed to get ready right away cause he was needed in the OR. So, I sat up, had one more contraction, screamed like a banshee and the baby was out! No drugs, no doctor, no nurse with gloves on. Just like that. It was scary. I had no idea what was going on. Josh says he felt bad cause I was screaming "The baby is coming!! That's the head!" But nobody believed me. Who takes 12 hours to get to 6cm, and then 1 hour to get to 10cm?? Not to mention one minute to deliver the baby. They certainly weren't expecting it. Luckily the nurse there was quick to get Monet's cord clipped and her cleaned off and everything. Ahhhh, the adventures....
We are both doing well and are at home. Josh's mom and sister are being a huge help and I am so glad they are both here.

am I ready?

Today after my doctor's appt I decided to stop by the local elementary school and check out their kindergarten. I have not been able to decide what I would like to do. Levi is a November baby, and could start this year or next year. Seeing the classroom made me real excited for Levi. They have all these fun play centers that he would just LOVE. After talking to the kindergarten teacher, who seems really nice and experienced, I decided to register Levi. Even though its done, I can still decide over the summer if I want him to stay home for another year or not. Is it Levi who won't be ready, or is it me??

zero days and counting

Today is the day!! Well, it should be. But there is nothing, zilch, nada,a big blank when it comes to contractions. Just keeping you informed....

take a guess

It is late Saturday afternoon and I am feeling fine. Grumpy, tired, always hungry, but not sore in the tummy.....
Should be a few days yet.

I want to know what you think. Baby boy or baby girl? How much will the little one weigh? When is the birthday gonna be?
Take a guess!! Whoever is closest wins a prize.


Levi at 1 month. (I don't have digital pics of him as a newborn- we are that old!!)

Enoch on his birthday with a proud mommy.