Who knew being kicked could be so enjoyable!?!

I hope you'll allow me to just indulge for a moment. I know this may seem a little random, but I LOVE feeling my little girl wiggle and turn and kick SO MUCH that I thought I'd just dedicate a whole blog entry to the joy of kicking. The other night Daniel felt her kick for the first time and I was telling him how incredible it was to feel this little thing move around inside of me. I asked if he ever wondered what it felt like or wished he could experience it himself. He of course said no quite adamantly; well, I think it's pregnancy in general that men are very grateful to avoid. But I think it is all so wonderful, even childbirth is something I would NEVER want to miss out on--and I've gone o' natural before! The only part I guess I wouldn't be devastated to skip is the nausea in the beginning. But when you feel that first little nudge, it's ALL worth it!

Haircuts... It's about time!

I have always tried--and usually failed miserably--to cut my girls' hair myself. Well, I finally decided enough was enough and took them to the hair school here in Spanish Fork to get their hair cut. I'm so glad that I finally saw the light! Krista looks so cute with her haircut! Emma always looks cute, but I must admit that I wasn't so impressed with her stylist. She took an hour to cut it and I couldn't even tell the difference when she was done! (Remember, these were taken a while ago!)

AAHHH!!! It finally happened!

I NEVER thought Krista would EVER color on the walls! Emma... YES, but Krista... NEVER! So, I'm not quite sure who was the ring-leader in this masquerade... All I know is that I was doing the dishes one Saturday morning, feeling so grateful that my angelic children were playing so quietly together, when Daniel got home and said, "I see the kids had some fun with the crayons." I knew I was in trouble, and sure enough, my "angelic" children had drawn on the walls and carpeting of FIVE different rooms in the house; on themselves; and on a few other innocent bystanders (poor Susie doll... She never saw it coming)! The last picture shown is of the little hooligans cleaning up afterward. After about 2 min., Krista exclaimed, "It's not coming off, Mommy!" To which I responded, "Exactly! That's why we don't color on the walls!!!"

Note: These pics were taken several weeks ago. Since I didn't blog for quite some time, I wanted to try and play catch-up!

It's a GIRL..... again!!!!

Well, mystery solved! We must be quite good at producing girls because we're having another one! Congrats Nana, you got your wish! I must admit that I was not quite as excited; I really had my heart set on a boy, but it will be all good! If anyone has any good girl name suggestions, please let me know!

Fun Tag

I had a lot of fun reading this tag that my sisters-in-law did, and I look forward to reading yours' too!

I am - simple
I know - I am very blessed
I want - to be a good wife, mother, and friend
I have - everything I need and more than I deserve
I dislike - my weaknesses
I miss - Arkansas thunderstorms
I feel - tired all the time
I hear - Krista playing with imaginary friends (I know it's normal, but it still kinda weirds me out)
I smell - not a lot... I have a cold
I crave - scones... at the moment
I cry - way too much and at pretty much anything (I even cry when I laugh too hard)
I search - for good books to read
I wonder - whether I'm going to have a boy or a girl
I regret - being lazy
I love - my family oh so much!
I care - way too much about what people think of me
I worry - that Dan is dead on the side of the road if he is 10 minutes late
I remember - events associated with food
I believe - in Christ and that the gospel is true (and all that entails)
I dance - with my girls in our living room while Dan plays the piano
I don't - complain much (at least, I try not to)
I argue - pretty much never
I write - lists and goals I rarely accomplish
I win - pretty much any game I play against Dan-hehe
I lose - my patience (something I never thought possible) when my kids are disobedient
I wish - Dan was done with school and we could have more time together
I listen - to everyone... I am a good listener
I can usually be found watching - my girls play
I am scared - of loosing a loved one
I need - a haircut in a bad way
I forget - birthdays
I am happy - with my life; it is perfect!
I tag - anyone who wants to do this tag

Family Scripture

We've been trying for quite some time now to find a family scripture, a sort of motto or theme. I can't tell you how hard it is to settle on one, there are so many amazing scriptures and so many gospel principles that I want my family to be based upon. Faith and trust in the Lord, loving and serving others, and missionary work are just a few. We wanted to choose one scripture and display it our home, but perhaps we will just have to have many different ones displayed at different times. For family night tonight, we chose Doctrine and Covenants 61:36 to print off and frame. It reads, "Be of good cheer, little children; for I am in your midst, and I have not forsaken you."

Three kids.... READY OR NOT....

KRISTA

EMMA





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Number three is on it's way. Any guesses on the gender before we find out in two weeks?

A Family update!

Ashley: I'm pregnant!!!! Many of you already knew that, but some didn't, so sorry! I'm about 17 weeks and over the worst part now. We'll find out in two weeks the gender of the baby; we're really hoping for a boy!!! The craziest thing is how big I'm getting already; it's always a little depressing in the beginning when you start putting on the weight! (Interesting to note that while I've been typing I've been feeling the baby move for the first time! Guess it wanted to say "hi"!)
I have been obsessed with the "twilight" series. I know it's pathetic... I don't even think they're written all that well, I just got sucked in somehow. I am searching desperately for anyone who would be willing to lend me "Breaking Dawn" so I can stop obsessing about it! I also really want to read "Brisinger" (the last of the "Eragon" series); I'm a big fantasy fan.
Our ward just split and many of my dear friends were taken away from me... sob, sob, sob! I know we will still get together, but I really will miss seeing their friendly faces at church this Sunday! On the bright side--if there is a bright side--we won't have callings for a while (don't get me wrong, I love serving in the church. It's just nice to have a break once in a while), and it's kind of exciting to start fresh in a knew ward where no one knows you. We miss you already North Park Ward; we will always have the fondest memories of our "home" ward!
On a more random note, I decided today that coupon cutting is not my thing, at least when it comes to grocery shopping! My wonderful, creative, thrifty sister-in-law, Lisa made using coupons sound so wonderful that I just had to try. Maybe I just don't understand how it works, but it just seems like more hassle than it's worth. Most of the items, even with the coupon, are still more expensive than the generic stuff I usually buy, and I end up buying things I wouldn't normally buy so I don't really feel like I'm saving anything. Help me out here Lisa, am I missing something?

Daniel: Dan is SUPER busy and overwhelmed right now (which, at least, I am getting used to now). Just with school alone--on top of a heavy class load--he is President of the Real Estate Club, T.A. and Research assistant for his Real Estate professor, mentor for first year students, oh yeah, and there's always that little matter of finding a job for when he graduates. He also tries to work on genealogy and his book, and does a lot with his little brother Chad, like soccer and scouts. But through it all, he still remains as HOT and amazing as ever!

Krista: She's so funny and smart and adorable. She's really in to rhyming right now... I think it's a Wright trait. Come to think of it, so many of the things she does are just like her Dad. She loves to build things. I've taken pictures that I'll have to post later of some of the castles and trains she has built out of blocks (an Architect in the making I think). She is obsessed with Cinderella at the moment and, like all little girls, loves playing dress-up and house (in which she insists upon being the mom and makes Emma the dad). And we are working on recognizing numbers and letters.

Emma: Well, Emma is just too darn cute for her own good. I don't know how to explain it, but everything she does is adorable and I'm pretty sure she knows it! She talks a ton, as she always has, which is made even more cute and strange considering her small size. She is only in the 7th percentile for height and weight, but she sure rules the roost, or at least tries. She likes to sing and does quite well with "Twinkle Star"--her fav.--and "ABC's". She loves to give mommy's baby (belly) kisses and say "nigh-night baby".