The ultrasound results are in....

My 19-20 week ultrasound happened to be the morning of Gemma's birthday! I could barely do anything the day before I was so excited to find out. It's not only nice to know so you can prepare the clothes and bedding, when I know what we're having I feel more connected to the baby and start to think of it as more of a person than a thing. And we can narrow down names. Anyway, the baby was very curled with the legs up and over her head. That's right, I said her, it's a GIRL! We were shocked! Especially Jordan. He got really quiet so I asked him if he was okay. He was happy for a girl, but he said how long it's been since we've held a baby boy. We have lots of baby boys in our ward to hold. I will love having 2 and 2. That's all I've ever wanted since I was little. I didn't think it was going to happen especially having 2 boys in a row.

We were so unsure of names until the ultrasound, but now we're pretty set on Charlotte. Within the last week the boys have started referring to the baby as Lottie. While Jordan was reading to Gemma the other night she pointed at a baby on the page and said, "Charlotte." It makes me smile. I think we found a winner.

T stands for Two which also means capital T-R-O-U-B-L-E!

Yes, Gemma has turned the dreaded 2! April 24 dawned not too early, but Miss Gemma woke up to balloons all over her floor. Anytime we mentioned birthday she said, "Happy!" After grabbing a beloved balloon she kept saying happy over and over.
We threw you a party in the evening probably on the one of the craziest days to so. It was the day right before Daddy's high school concert and interview the next day. I took on quite the project for your cake. I borrowed a cake ball pan and made several of 6 different colors the night before. That took all my cake mix and so I had to go buy more to make two round cakes. I hid the colored cake balls in white cake mix and you didn't know it until I cut into it. Frosting it took forever. And then I had to add chewy sweethearts on top. That was Kodee's favorite part. I think you were most excited about the candles on your cake. You tried eating them all day. Then when we lit them you were so mesmerized, hence, this picture below. One of my favorites of yours!

Nee Nee came and so did Uncle Richard and Aunt Jenny with their kids. You loved opening presents. So did the boys; they really helped you. By almost taking over completely. 

Grandma gave you a July 4th outfit (that you put on immediately) and the cutest dress and a duckie.

Jenny gave you a little baby doll that you love to sleep with.

Neenee also gave you a cute top with a skort and the neatest quiet book we've ever seen. It is quite the treasure!

We gave you a bath toy and a tea party set and your first trike. The boys love it too!

You did not want to go to bed that night, you just wanted to play with your new toys. I don't blame you.

Even though you are now two and getting into big messes and more tantrums, thank you for being the sweetest little girl and cute and having a calming personality.

Your brothers and I adore you, but you really have dad wrapped around your little finger. He loves to snuggle with you and read to you before bed. He sings to you every night and puts you to bed.  You sure get away with a lot around Dad. 

Happy Birthday darling, girl!

Easter 2013!!

Annual coloring of the eggs. The eggs always go faster than you think.

We almost forgot to get pictures with the kids and their eggs

How sweet!

Jaxon did really well with those metal things

I don't know why but they wanted them by their faces. Love the pig tales Gemma

EASTER!!! Saturday, March 30, 2013
I think they woke up pretty early. Jordan went to get these shots and then came back to bed.
Nothing like a good breakfast of Easter candy.

Jump rope!

Bunny! She sleeps with this thing now. She's never slept with anything except her blanket until now.

Love the present Kodee

Sunday best in front of the neighbors tulips

Easter feast at grandma's house! It was de-lic-ious!

Got to get the whole table, it looked so nice

Showing that EB came and went. Jaxon loved it!

Right before we started

Oh look, mom is in a picture.

SPRING SPRING SPRING!!!!

Bubbles ooh la la!

They are so proud of themselves when they catch their own bubbles

The first peach tree blooms

"Mom, I'm eating chips!"

Jaxon has come up with his own way to pose-Kind of like shooting an arrow

I said to smile and this is what I get?

Love this dress from grandma L.

One day Kodee and Gemma were playing with the laundry basket when Kodee told me to look at him. I turned and starting laughing.

Jaxon trying to 'fit in"

Look at that angelic face. And yes, that is Kraft singles Kodee is eating. Jaxon has affectionately named it "flat cheese."

Top-Jordan with Cassidy H. and Holly H. at Gila Valley Idol, March 27, 2013. Both voice students
Bottom-Jordan with Olivia C. 2nd place winner. Also voice student
Jordan also sang a solo/piano while the judges were deliberating on the winners and dedicated it to me. You should have heard the ladies in the crowd saying awe and how sweet!

New recipe- Easy Puffed Pancakes
I was so excited to use my fresh strawberries for the sauce and the kids really didn't eat them. Next time stick with syrup. At least Jordan and I liked them.

After a beautiful night stargazing on the trampoline we came in to put the boys to bed. Jaxon wanted to see the wishing star once more when we heard a huge thud and then high-pitched scream. We thought broken bones for sure. He slipped out of the top bunk and fell on the corner of their dresser. Ouch buddy!

Our buddy, Ryan Innes, on The Voice. Jordan is so excited for him. He and Sarah (Ryan's sister) have been trying to prove their loyalty by putting different pictures of themselves with Ryan on Facebook. Everybody loves it!

Gemma insisted on holding the handle bars. NOw she looks like she's flying. Funny girl.

Our favorite place is now open!! The bees found this out too. 5 seconds after this picture they were swarmed with bees trying to get a taste.

The boys and their gymnastics suits. Their first show is coming up on April 20th. Nice muscles!

A fort and Ponyo kind of day

Gemma trying the 80s style with dad's socks

Wish I could be this cool, Gemma!

Spring Break- Castles and Coasters!

The last few days of Spring Break, MArch 18-22) we went to Phoenix for a getaway. We didn't get much sleep but the kids had a lot of fun. Especially when we got to Joanna's house. They could be there all day and have just as much fun as Castles and Coasters.    Gemma waving to dad and Jaxon on the go-carts (we waited for an hour for them to get in the cars)

Friday afternoon after swimming. Gemma thought she could swim on her own, oh boy!

Kids trying to entertain themselves while waiting to get into dinner at BJ's. Getting into dinner in the big city is quite the ordeal. We knew were meeting friends so Jordan called ahead to get a reservation but there was too many at 6:30 so they wouldn't put us on the list. Then Jordan tried calling 5 minutes before we got there to get on the waiting list but they wouldn't do that either because we had 7 people. After an hour of waiting Jordan got the manager and we got appetizers on them. Too bad they didn't get the whole bill.

Krispy Kreme! This is the first time we've taken the kids to see how they make doughnuts. They loved it but I just wanted out because it was FREEZING in that building.

They loved the hotel! It took a while for them to fall asleep. Here they are about to jump onto their pullout bed. Nice room, weird bathroom. It didn't have a tub, just a shower head and curtain. The shower water got all over the bathroom. NOT kid friendly at all!

Daddy's little princess all ready for the adventures of Castles and Coasters!

First stop-the merry-go-round. Gemma liked it until the ride started. This is Kodee's cup of tee.

I'm not sure about this, Dad.

I do like being on the ground though.

Once again, Kodee loved it and Gemma did not. It was funny because Jordan tried to sit in a seat and the worker told him it's just a kids ride.

I even started getting a little dizzy.

Jordan took this picture of Kodee's freckles. They are too cute!

More mini golf. Kodee is pretty fun to watch.

Jaxon always says he got a hole in one. He thinks if you get the ball in the hole it's called hole in one.

Finally at the front of the go cart line. Turns out Jordan could only go with one boy. Jaxon had to wait by himself while Jordan rode with Kodee. I went through the exit when Jordan got out to watch Gemma and I drove with Jaxon. Good thing the ride was long.

Joe's real BBQ for din din. The food was so good! Too bad it took so long to wait. Again.

Gemma did not want to get wet-weird.

They had really good ice cream!

Peek a boo!

We are good to go.

I heart this place.

Cute brothers!