A little something!

I've decided to make a blog dedicated to my pictures I take, so that I don't fill up my personal blog with lots of pictures of other peoples cute families. To start it off, here is my cute cousin Lindsey Barnett's Family. I will only post a few that I like, but her family is super cute!

Grass, Grass, Grass...LOVE IT!

Chris thanks so much for making John laugh like nobody else can!

Thank You so Much Ladies for all of your help...each in your own individual way!

So much thanks is owed to our WONDERFUL neighbors, home teacher, church members, cherished friends, and amazing family. We could not have done it without you.

***SPECIAL THANKS to the ROBBS! You blessed us richly, we hope God's blessings poor down upon you for all of the goodness you do, seen and unseen! We Love you!

What could it be?

What could have my kids out of bed at 7am on our porch eating M&M's?

Actually they would probably get up at any time to eat M&M's, but there was something more, much more!

A big awesome truck! It got them pretty excited. It's what was on the truck that made me super happy!

SOD!

And here is the wonderful supervisor of the sod moving. My Papa! I love him dearly...but that is another post.

I'm getting grass people!!! Wahoo for that green stuff!

Very Little Party

I never have, nor will I be a big party thrower, but we did have a very little, very informal, birthday party for DeeKen the day after his birthday(daddy had to work through the night on it).

He really is an amazing little kid. I love him so much. My mom is pretty fond of him too.

Oh, and this happened during the party...

Father, Thank you for this today, on a day when I really needed it!

1..2..3!

DEE KENNETH FARR is 3!

Oh how I love this boy! I waited only a little time to get him compared to many out there who wait years to be able to get a baby, but I still was so excited when I found out I was pregnant with him. Micah was only 10 months old when I became pregnant with a baby I would miscarry. It took me 7 months after that to get pregnant with DeeKen. I know it doesn't seem like a long time, but It was very hard for me. I remember one Sunday morning when John was at Bishopric meeting, kneeling down and praying to my Heavenly Father. I asked for him to please let me know when I was going to get pregnant. January distinctly came into my mind. It was a huge tender mercy of the Lord, I realize...I should have had more faith it would happen, but then again I never thought I would miscarry. When January came, I wasn't getting my period, but I was getting negative pregnancy tests. I tell ya, it was one of the most distinct times I knew I had the spirit speak to me. I was confident that the tests were wrong. So I scheduled an appointment with a new doctor(Dr. Olmstead.) She came in, introduced herself and said, "I have good news, your pregnant." My eyes started to tear up. She said, "It is good news isn't it?" I said, "Yes, very good news!" Now it is 3 years (and 9 months) later and all that dreaming of a little boy could never have compared to the reality of what my sweet DeeKen boy is.

+I was in charge of Super Saturday that took place just two days before Deeken was born. Our President was so cute, she brought a rocking chair for me to sit in. Brenley and my Mom saved me by being a huge help with the crafts.

+I remember knowing DeeKen was a boy, before we even got pregnant with him. In fact John knew it was also, and got very strong feelings about what his name should be.

+John is named after both of his grandpas, John and George. My middle name is after my grandpa Hyde, Noall. So Dee Kenneth was named after his grandpas. Dee is my father and Kenneth, John's dad. DeeKen is the two combined, if you couldn't tell.

+I went to the hospital two nights before Super Saturday, 4 days before he was actually born. But they didn't seem to think enough was going on. So glad I had WONDERFUL friends to come stay with my kids. Love you Bryce and Brenley.

+I remember Brenley bringing me brownies at the hospital. So Yummy. It was so fun to have her and my mom show up just minutes after giving birth.

+Deeken was born at 11:30 at night. The hospital was so quiet and peaceful. It was by far the most beautiful birth of all my children.

+Our doctor was amazing. After we delivered DeeKen she asked if she could say a prayer with our family. She understands how are religion works, although not a member, and asked if John would want to offer it. He asked her too. It was a beautiful prayer of gratitude for the beautiful baby that had just come to this earth.

+Even though I felt like I had waited a very long time for Deeken, I remember a few days before feeling very over-whelmed about a new baby coming to our family. I wasn't sure I wanted to give up Micah being my little baby girl.

+I think I thought myself into labor. Oh, I was having regular contractions, but it probably wasn't time to go to the hospital. But I knew three things. 1. I knew my Doctor was working that day. 2. I knew she was on call that night. 3. I knew I wanted her there.

+After she admitted me to the hosptial and John got excused from work, my contractions started to peter off. But knowing that I was only two weeks from delivery and that John had already been excused from one of two days he was going to have off, she decided we could go ahead and start me. WAHOO!

+When he came out, he had the skinniest little legs. They were so cute. John dubbed him "SLIM" and still calls him that today.

+When we went in for Deekens 1 week old visit, he was losing weight. The Doctor said I needed to bring him back in to be weighed, if he hadn't gained enough weight, he would have to supplement with formula. I felt like a failure, I had very successfully feed two babies before him. I didn't know what was wrong. We never had to supplement because he gained weight. Prayers answered!

+Micah and Noah loved him immediately. They would get jealous when the other one got to hold him. They wanted him to play with them instantly, and included him in a game of hide-and-seek by putting a laundry basket over him. I also remember Noah hearing him cry and getting him out of his crib all by himself. I later had him demonstrate how he did it...very scary.

+Our family would not be the same without him. I sometimes wonder what it would be like if I hadn't miscarried that baby. Would it have been my sweet little Deeken that would have come to me? I guess it depends on what you believe. All I know is I wouldn't trade him for the world.

I LOVE YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH!

Good Friends!

Christopher Robb was on John's mission with him, I guess Dana Goodrich Robb was too for that matter. They attended our wedding, and John ended up being Chris's best man at their wedding. We cherished them as friends but didn't get to see them often...we let an hour drive keep us from seeing each other. They came for a visit last Saturday and we had such a great time together. It's funny how sometimes you don't realize how much you missed something until you have it again. We love you Robb's and can't wait to hang out with you again, especially since that means we will putting in our lawn!

Labor Free Weekend!

Labor Day weekend was so much fun for me. Friday I got to go Swiss Days. I love going, and haven't been able to for many years, so it was a lot fun to go. I especially love their Swiss tacos. Yummy!

That night we helped the Willey's celebrate Travis's birthday, and then headed up to my parents cabin. Good times were had by all!

It was hard coming home on Monday. It was pretty fun to wake up and have instant Willey's around. We love them so much and look forward to many more fun times!

Big Stinkers AKA The Willeys

I love this family Very Much. They are wonderful, but huge goofs sometimes. Taking their pictures proved to be no easy task. I had to edit out a lot of peace fingers, silly faces, and even some mid air jumps and punches.

I hope they find one the like. I am sure in the next few years that we will live here, I will force many more pictures upon them, although by the time we were done, I had sworn them off forever. Just kidding.

This wonderful lady is one of my dear friends. She is such a wonderful support during this transition time and with John's hefty work schedule. Thanks for everything Heidi. Thanks for the salsa, the peaches, and buying Lagoon passes. I appreciate you and will always be in your debt. I love ya Schmides!