Our little tree is done and it was picked and decorated with lots of fun, laughs, and love. These are the things the kids will remember. And of course, Christmas decorations are not complete without stockings.
As I finished hanging the stockings and checking to see if the were even. I felt such a peace, all the stockings are now hung. I truly felt complete.
While in Arizona we had the opportunity to bless Krew. It was a wonderful day. Symen and I along with my sister, Janette and her husband Jim went to a early session at the Mesa Temple. I am thankful for the opportunity I had to go and spend time in the temple with husband. To feel the love of Lord and to be spiritually recharged.
So a few weeks later, Zane had to go back to the dentist to have his cavities filled. They sedate the kids to do this. They gave him this drink and told me in about 10 minutes he would start to stumble and start get loopy. Around minute 8 I thought there is no way this kid is going to slow down. Then out of blue he couldn't walk or talk. I tried to have sit in my lap but he would not stay.
Mom- "Buddy, stay in my lap because you can't walk."
Zane- "Yes, I can mom."
Then he got off my lap took 2 steps and fell down. It was so funny to watch him. After his appointment I took him to get a doughnut, because he couldn't eat breakfast. He had a hard time eating it and actually he had a hard time holding on to it. He dropped the first one.
Here is video of him when we got home trying eat his doughnut. The poor kid was out of it. However, he never fell asleep. In about a hour he was back to his normal self.
Krew is doing great. Early last night he found his voice. I got the camera out to capture his little sounds and instead I got him sneezing. The sounds that come from him are the sweetest. He has not really cried yet, however, he does let his option known when needs to eat. I heard that at 5:30 this morning. He is sweet little guy. And I am loving having the one on one time with him in the hospital. I know once I get home I have to fight 3 little kids that are going to want to have their time with him.
I woke up Saturday morning about 3:30 am with contractions. I could tell that these contractions were not false labour again. I called my mom in AZ and gave her the heads up that today was going to be baby day. My contractions were coming every 3 minutes until about 6. They slowed down just enough to allow me a little power nap. At around 7 the kids were up and Symen was making them pancakes. We headed to hospital and checked in at 10:10.
To my surprise I was already dilated to a 6. Symen, Leah, and Tracee were all there with me. They were great coaches. They helped stay relaxed and focused. Without them I would not have been able to go naturally, which is something I really wanted to do. Things were going along great and when he was ready to come, he came. Two pushes and he was here. My sister who is in OK doing some training before she goes to Iraq was able to Skype in. She actually got see the baby before me. It was great that she was able to share my delivery with me. My mom, arrived shortly after around 4:00 pm.
He is so cute, he looks like Garrit and Zane mixed together. And man a live does this boy have hair. He has a full head of black hair. This would explain my bottle a week of Tums. Also, to no surprise he is a good eater.
Well here I am in my 38th week of pregnancy. According to the doctor this little guy is very happy were he is at. He still has not dropped and I am only about 1 or 2 cm dilated. I have a feeling that he is like his older brother, Zane. That kid never dropped until I was in full labor and dilated to a 5. But I am in no hurry to have him. My mom does not come up until the 13th. 
Saturday, my girlfriends from Heber came down to shower Krew and I with love and fun. We started our day getting pedicures. It was great because we were all in one room and were able to chat and laugh. Even at the age of 30 we were told we were being kind of loud for the salon. Seriously, what do expect when you get 5 women together.
After our pedicures, we did a little shopping. I found a cute little Halloween costume for Krew, I will post that later. After shopping we headed downtown Salt Lake to Bennihanna for lunch. Oh my goodness, I was in heaven. I have come to the stage in my pregnancy were I am not a fan of eating, well because there is no room. However, the food was awesome and even had some sushi. 
After our lunch we walked to the conference center, to attend the Relief Society Broadcast. This was my first time going to a conference. It was amazing. The Spirit that the Prophet brings in the room with him is unbelievable. The talks were great and I left feeling uplifted.
To the Heber Derby. It is sad to sad to say but I can't remember when we went to the derby. I do remember it was during our 2 week move. However, it was one of the highlights of the summer. This year once again we had the threat of rain. Luckily, it never came. Probably, because I was prepared this time.
Zane loved it. His favorite part was the tractors. "Mom, look at that big tractor." He loved watching them clean up and move cars around, which is good because this year it seem like it took forever in between rounds.
Garrit loved watching the cars crash. They would come out and he would pick his favorite and make everyone else pick too. To my surprise, he usually picked the winner.
We all had a great time at the derby this year. There were a couple of people they brought the ambulance in for, which added to the kids excitement. It was a fun time and hopefully we can go again next year.
The kids loved sitting in the front of the boat and feeling the wind on their face. They were like dogs hanging their heads out a window. The would scream and say "go faster, Dad". Unfortunately, the result from them in the front of the boat was wind chapped faces. 
Dad and Emilee on the hydro-slide. I laughed so hard watching these two, I thought I was going to go into labor.
Garrit and Dad on the hydro-slide. Is that a smile I see on Garrit?
Things went more smoothly with Zaner. Zane is loving it.
Hanging out at the beach.
Poor Garrit, the kid is so skinny, his pants would not stay up at all.
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Emilee was finally old enough to go down by herself. She was coming down at a good speed. The girl has no fear.
Emilee is off to 2nd grade. I seriously have no idea when that girl grew up. She is so full of life, she wants to do everything and not miss out on one thing life has to offer her. She lives for now and enjoys every minute of day. She is a amazing girl, the world is hers for the taking.
kindergarten assessment. He came out and said "Mom, I pretty much know everything. Kindergarten is going to be so easy." The first day of school Symen was a little worried that he might not go to school as easily as Emilee did. However, he was excited and ready to go. As we walked closer to his classroom he got a little quieter and a little closer to me. I asked "Garrit, are you nervous?" he said "No, Mom." I reassured him that he was going to have so much fun and that he got to play on the playground. And as soon as he saw the playground he was gone. The only tears shed that day were from Mom. He is so fun to be around, he is our little family clown and lover. He always has a smile and I love you for you.
Janette, Jim, Jake, and Emma came up to Utah for a visit. While they were here we went to the Young Living Lavender Farms for Lavender Days. Janette, Jim, and Symen all ran in the 5K and I walked it with the kids and to my surprise I was not the last one done. It was so pretty walking through the purple fields, the weather was perfect it was over cast and cool. After the run Janette and the kids picked fresh lavender, so we could dry it and have the great smell of lavender in our homes. After our run we went back to camp, had breakfast, the kids swam, then we went to Heber and topped it off with a Granny's shake. What 
a great day.
