26 weeks

Well I usually don't take pictures of me when I am pregnant but this will probably be my last. I have many people ask me how big I am. So this is for them! I am 26 weeks and I am starting to feel very uncomfortable! I have the little girls head on one side of my ribs and the little boys feet on the other side. These babies are very active so my ribs are constantly in pain. The size I am now is about the same size I was when I delivered Gavin and Madison. And I feel like I am nine months pregnant! Mark, Gavin, and Madison take really good care of me and always make sure I have time to rest. For the most part I feel really good. We are so excited to have these babies join our family!

Apple Orchard

I went with Madison on a field trip to Mills Apple Orchard. We took a wagon ride out to pick the apples. We picked some really good ones but Madison's favorite is golden delicious apples so she didn't want any other kind. I did sneak a red delicious but she wouldn't let me put it in her bag so I ate it while she picked apples. She was very particular about which apples she chose. Madison also got to help make apple cider in an old cider press. We got to try some cider which I really like but Madison didn't like it at all. I am trying to fit in as many field trips and other activities that I can before we have these babies!

Time out for Women

Time out for Women came to St. Charles, Missouri and our ward decided to go. My mom flew out to come with me too! It was such a great experience and I got such a spiritual boost. The theme of the conference was finding joy in life. I learned many things to help me focus on the joy I experience everday. I have spent more time enjoying life and my family since attending the conference!

My mom and I waiting for the conference to start.
My mother in law and sister in law, Camille.

Madison's 4th Birthday!

Madison turned 4 years old yesterday. She started her day by going to school. She had a special snack, her class sang to her, and she got a present from her teacher! We had a family party later that night and she got lots of presents and had yummy birthday cake! Madison has such a fun personality and always keeps up laughing! She is such a good helper and tries hard to obey her parents. We love her so much! Here are a few of Madison's favorite things now that she is a four year old.
favorite food: lasagna
favorite color: pink
favorite treat: apple (I don't think that is actually the truth)
favorite thing to do: paint and play on the slide
favorite toys to play with: purses and babies
favorite movie: Dora

Madison getting her birthday book at school.

Madison's Barbie cake. I made this myself and I really struggle when it comes to cake decorating. This is actually one of my few attempts. It turned out pretty good and Madison loved it which is what's most important!

The birthday girl getting ready to open presents.

She got everything she had asked for!

Madison getting ready to blow out her candles and of course her big brother was right there to help her.

Madison's first day of school

Madison started school today and has been so excited! It has been hard for her to watch Gavin go to school every day while she stays home. We visited her classroom last week and she was so excited about the dress ups and the sand table. She was concerned that there weren't any purses for her to play with and wanted to take her own. Her teacher this year is Mrs. Hall and we are very excited for a fun filled year!

Madison in her first day of school outfit.

Madison outside her new classroom.

Madison at the sand table. She was very glad to get her hands in there.

Mark's Birthday

We went out to dinner for Mark's 30th birthday last weekend. We went to a place called Lotta Watta Creek. The name says it all because you get so much food. We topped it off with a brownie mudslide, it was delicious! I love spending time with Mark he is such a great husband and father! I love him so much and look forward to spending many more birthdays together!



The brownie mudslide. It was huge but well worth it!

Gavin's a First Grader!

Gavin started first grade today. He was very excited but also very nervous! They did a lot of rennovating at his school this summer so it was like going to a brand new school. I took him to school and he rode the bus home. I always worry that he will get off at the wrong stop. Today Mark and I waited and waited for him to get off the bus. The bus was really late so I was getting a little worried, but he made it home and had a great first day of school!

Gavin decked out in his new school attire.

Gavin's teacher is Miss Hogg. He loves his new classroom and his new desk.