Wow...its been a while...

I don't think there would be enough room to write of all our events that has happened since February, but I will try to give a short summary.

February we celebrated Spencer's birthday, he turned 11. He had fun hanging out with friend and as usual tradition they wrestled! It was crazy at our home with all those boys but it was fun.

March we enjoyed watching Connor and Parker play baseball. Connor had a fun time, wasn't the best on his team but his team mates where supportive of him. Connor has played before but it's been a while. I had forgotten how much more competitive it was at a 9 year old level. Parker is just a natural! He loved playing baseball...he made a lot of home runs but we had a little incident during baseball that he had to wear a full cast on his leg, did that slow him down?...NO. He honestly cracks me up!

Then came Joe's birthday. We had a good time celebrating it with him. He got breakfast in bed (family tradition with every birthday), golf bag, golf balls and tees, then the yummiest dinner, with his favorite cake, which I cant remember what it was, but I remember that Joe liked it. =)

My birthday was next and it was fun to have the kids wake me up with a nice warm breakfast. I cant remember what I got and what we did, but I know that I have fond memories of being with the family and that's all that matters.

Swim team was a fun summer activity. I love that my boys are getting older and can go to practices by themselves since it's here in our subdivision...it sure makes my life a little easier. Taylor, Spencer and Connor participated and I'm just amazed at how good they get every year. I wasn't a very good swimmer growing up until I met Joe. My goal was to make sure that my kids can swim on their own when they are young and they have succeeded beyond my expectations. Cant believe how strong they have gotten.

July we got to celebrate Olivia's 3rd birthday. It just get funner and funner to buy for a girl. I love watching her play with all her girly stuff and that cute smile of hers just brightens our day.

After we finished with swim and we got a little break of nothing. We went to Savannah. I love Savannah! It's so pretty, all the old trees, houses and old history that comes with it, especially the beach. Oh I love the beach, it is one of God's greatest creations!

During our summer break we had grandpa and grandma Miller visit us. It was good to see them and hang out with everyone. Loved grandma coming to the pool with us and having grandpa fixing stuff. Hope they come again.

Glad that our summer was relaxing, cause football season has started. Football can be so time consuming, last year about killed me with a new born and getting my gall bladder removed when Isabella was only two months old.
Football season was awesome though. Perfect schedule for both the boys. I'll I had to do was to drop them off to practice and be at the games, how much simpler could it get. Like I said before LOVE that the boys are at the age where you don't have to be there all the time, especially when you still have little ones. Taylor's 8Th grade team went on to the playoffs and lost at their 2ND game. It was unfortunate but since Taylor had a fracture on his wrist between the growth plates it was good to see it end then see him miss a lot of play time. Spencer's team also made it to the playoffs...lost at their third game. Last year they made it to the finals and came in second so it was sad to see it end so quick. I never thought I would love football SO much. Next year we will have 3 in football and I'm so excited!

September we got to celebrate Isabella's 1st Birthday. I had no idea how unhappy she would be on this special day. She wanted nothing to do with her cake and wouldn't even touch the presents. We helped her open them but she didn't want anything to do with them. We can only hope for a better party next year.

Halloween was a fun event with the trunk or treat. I decorated our car for the first time and was so confident that I would win, but I didn't. I should of known better that I never win anything. =( My mom and dad was here to celebrate it with us and I'm glad they came. They spoiled us rotten. Love you Mom and Dad!! I have to say that this Halloween was not as fun as the other years because it fell on a Sunday...If only we were in Utah. =)

That's the run of catch up. We are all healthy and doing well. Love my family and the fun times we get to spend together.
Looking forward to having family over for Thanksgiving and to celebrate Taylor's
14Th birthday. Lot's to be grateful for!

My baby is 5 months old...

Here is my sweet Isabella. She has been such a joy to have, she bring happiness into my life everyday. I love having a baby in our house. It's so sad when I think of her being our last. Isabella is always smiling and squealing. The boys and Olivia just adore her, they adore so much that they have spoiled her ever since she was born and held her way to much. Now she likes to be held a lot, that's why I can never get anything done. Oh well, I will just enjoy it while it last...

She's come out of the closet...

Well...let me explain. Olivia has had her crib in our closet. Now before you think I'm a terrible Mother, our closet is as big as a bedroom. She's had a room for a good while, but I needed to paint it and get it all ready. I finally finished painting it about 3 months ago and it has been ready for her, but I was dreading the day of moving her and having to deal with everything that comes with it. Finally on Sunday night we did it, we didn't even plan to move her into her room. We just walked by it on the way to Connor and Parker's room and though that we should try it. We laid her down and she wasn't to happy so Joe laid down with her and when he tried to leave she would start crying, he went back and laid with her again. After a while of laying with her he thought she was asleep and tried to sneak away but nope she cried some more. I then went and laid with her for a little bit, while I laid with her I heard the boys being loud and told Olivia "I'll be right back", she didn't cry when I left. I did come back and laid down with her, then realised that if I told her that "I'll be right back" that she would be fine and I could escape. So I did...I left, but this time I didn't come back and she fell asleep all on her own. YEAH!!! She has done amazingly good the rest of the days that I'm so surprised and wished that I would of done this a lot sooner.
Her room is not 100% complete but it will get there eventually. I can finally get my porcelain dolls that I collected when I was young and put them in her room. So much to do and so little time.

happy Birthday Olivia!!

7 weeks and counting

I hate to post pics of myself but I've had a few requests so here they are. I have 7 weeks left and it seems like it's going to be the loooonnnnggggeeesssttt weeks ever. I cant really complain too much because this has been the best pregnancy I've ever had. I'm still going to the gym, but not as often as I wish I would go. I use to go 5 days a week and now I really try to go at least 3 days a week. I've gained 12 pounds so far and after Liz telling me she only gained 13 with her last I know that there is hope to not get huge this time.

One night I was talking with Joe and told him that I really needed his help cause I'm just so tired all the time, dont get me wrong he is a great helper but since I haven't been complaining about the pregnancy he told me that he sometimes forgets that I'm pregnant. Time to start the complaing. =)

Me preggers 8 months with #6 and it's another girl. YEAH!!! Now if we could just pick a name for this poor girl. She might be coming home from the hospital with out a name.

Joe and I comparing bellies, although his is going down. He has lost 40 pounds. Kinda sucks when you're belly is growing and his is getting smaller, but I'm so proud of him.

After we took the preggers pictures, Spencer had a great idea to get everyone and take picuters. He is such a silly boy. Love him.

Here he is after telling us all to get ready while he was getting the camera ready but instead of coming and sitting by us he kept posing in front of us. It was so funny!

Swim Team

Well since school was almost out we have been doing swim team and I've come to find out that it's very time consuming, but aren't all sports?

I have enjoyed watching Taylor, Spencer and Connor become very good swimmers.

At our very first meet, I was just laughing...not at Connor but just watching him trying to do the backstroke it was hilarious. Please dont get me wrong, I love my sweet Connor, but he just could not get his little body to float. He didn't give up and made it to the end. It's amazing to watch him now and see him floating...still needs a little work with the arms, I'm sure he will get it soon. Taylor and Spencer just amaze me how much they have learned and what good swimmers they are. All the boys keep improving on their times at each meet. I'm so proud of them and all their hard work...it's not easy to do what they are doing.

Here's Connor doing the backstroke....YEAH!!

Our 14 year Anniversary

Wow...it's been 14 years, almost 6 kids and lots of moving around and we are still happy as can be and more in love.

What an amzing man I am married to. He understands me and helps me be better. He is so giving and willing to serve any one that needs help.

14 years ago we got married in the Salt lake temple and I can still remember it like it was yesterday. Sometimes I wish I could go back to that day in slow motion.

I am married to an amazing man that has more patience and love than anyone I have ever seen. He is so amazing! He balances me in so many ways and I have learned so much form him in the last 14 years. Happy Anniversary my love and thanks for the 14 wonderful years and may many more years to come.