WHEN OPPOSITES ATTRACT

Please help!

2011-09-22T21:23:00.000-07:00

Okay, for you smartie pants out there that know how to blog, how in the world do you change your friend list into listing them from most recent updated to the ones that haven't blogged forever? So lost! Please help a blogger in need. Thanks, stressed blogger...

Our baby has been named!

2011-09-15T11:24:00.001-07:00

names... Picking the right name could be so hard. Wanting something a little different but not way out there if ya know what I mean. I was so happy when we found out we were having a BOY because we had a boy named picked out that we actually agreed on and both love! As of girlie names I was completely stressing myself out. I loved one name and Ty not so much. More like he hated it! The joys of picking names! So needless to say, I couldn't be happier with another boy. Eventhough, I'm so out numbered. Don't get me wrong I definitely want my lil princess and my shopping buddy so hopefully next time! That'll give me time to come up with the 'perfect' girl name, I hope! haha... Anyways, we both love the name

MATIX MARK BLATTER!

Hope you like! We couldn't be happier! Matix just sounded fun and different and it flowed well with Mark, which Ty's been dying to use. Mark is Tyler's middle name and his dad's name. And we decided on Blatter because we thought it'd be cool for him to have the same last name as us! Bahaha...

Couldn't be happier...

2011-09-07T15:38:00.000-07:00

Can't wait to buy matching sweaters because we're having another BOY!!!

His sweet 4D pic. Kinda scary looking but I think he's cute!

His profile pic...Don't know why these pics are side ways and upside down...ugh

He looks like a mini Knox! Can't wait to love on him and hold him in my arms! Can't wait for my lil men to grow up to be the best of friends! So inlove already! :0)

The latest on my sweet Mom...

2011-09-05T12:38:00.001-07:00

YES, we are cRaZy!

My momma and I @ her 60th birthday surprise part-AY!

Tyler and Knox

My sweet parents

And the Birthday gal!

Let me start off by saying that her surprise birthday party was a hit! Thanks to my dad and GariLu. This cancer business has been rough for all of us. Not knowing if my mom would be around much longer. Trying to make lots of great memmories. I have a whole new outlook on life and how precious and fragile it really is. I'm so grateful for ETERNAL families and the knowledge that I have. I need to take a lot more pictures (I'm lacking big time) and treat each day as if it were my last. But as for my mom's update, I am PROUD to say, her cancer is in REMISSION!!! The doctor said it's as if she never even had it! I get my mom back! Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Means a great deal! It's a serious blessing from her having stage 4 cancer to being cancer free. I couldn't be happier! Just another reminder that my Heavenly Father loves me. And I have Him to thank for this true miracle!

half way... WOOT WOOT!!!

2011-09-05T12:34:00.001-07:00

Find out on wednesday what this beautiful babe of ours is! I can hardly wait! I'm thinking another BOY but we shall see! ;)

It's official...

2011-06-14T19:37:00.000-07:00

We are so excited and so proud to announce that we are expecting baby #2. Due Jan 23rd! Have forever to go but nonetheless couldn't possibly be happier to be able to extend our lil family. :)

This is how we told my inlaws...

This is how we broke it to my parents...

Very blessed yet again! Can't wait to meet the lil one that's been making momma sick this time around!

Cancer...the hardest word to hear

2011-04-04T17:38:00.000-07:00

Thursday March 10th my Mom went to Urgent Care not feeling well. She had feelings of fatigue and dehydration. They started by doing blood work and giving her fluids. After a short while, they sent her home advising her to go to the ER if her symptoms continued. In the morning, she decided to go back to Urgent Care to see if they had any results from the test the previous day. The doctor there said he just had a feeling she should go to the ER for more extensive tests. Upon arriving at the ER, My mom had a CAT scan & more blood work. The doctor came in and told her, "there is good news and bad news, which do you want first?" She said good news first. Good news, no blood clots, bad news, Leukemia or Lymphoma Cancer.
That news was definitly a shocker for all of us. From there they took bone marrow, more blood tests and sent her home for the weekend with an appointment to see the Oncologist Monday @ 5.
That was a long weekend of waiting for the family, more so for my mom!! After meeting with the doctor Monday it was determined that she has Burkitt's Lymphoma. This is a cancer of the immune system. The doctor told her this cancer has 3 levels, she was told hers is level 3, being the worst, his advice......go home & pack your bags and come back to the hospital ASAP. From there its been a whirl wind for my mom. She been doing chemo for the last almost 3 wks. They had hr on dialysis for awhile since her kidney's weren't functioning as they should. But her kidneys are doing well now and we are just waiting for her to get over her mild fever which we believe was caused from the sores in her mouth. (syptom from chem).
She is staying so positive and upbeat. She's such strong woman and I admire her a ton for always having a smile on her face when I know it's been rough. It's simply another reminder of how precious and fragile life is. It's hard to sit back and wonder about the unknown. I need to trust in the Lord and His plan. The ball is in His cort. This has been SO difficult especially when I lost a brother to testicular cancer 10 years ago this last month. So many old feelings and memories coming back. I know my faith is being tested. I just need to keep the faith and be strong for her. Last week, I went to the hospital and gave her her 'new do'. I tried so hard hoping it wouldn't come to the haircut but what do you do? Afterall, it's just hair and it grows back! My sister and I offered to shave our heads too but she said we didn't need to do that. For future references if you do see me bald headed you know why! I love her SO much and want her to get better and to wip this cancer in the butt so we can have 'girl time' again. Get better, MOMMA! I need you! I LOVE YOU!!!

Always smiling!

My beautiful Momma! Did I mention she has the cutest lil head shape?

Haircut time!

My mom and I after styling her hair for her. I love her so incredibly much!!!

I'm back!

2011-04-04T12:28:00.001-07:00

Holy crap, it's been 11 months since I've posted last! YIKES!!! Sorry for the picture overload but this is what we've been up to the last lil while...

This is US at the Blatter's family Christmas party.

My yonger brother, Trevor, returned home from his mission Dec. 8th from Jacksonville,Forida! Uncle Trev meeting Knox for the first time.

Knox eating his bday cake. What a MESS! Did I mention this was 6 months ago?

Sorry I forgot to turn this pic. The birthday boy and his proud lil momma.

Knox's bday cake that daddy made. heehee! To cute!!!

This lil man is VERY adventurous and likes to get into absolutely EVERYTHING!!!

I'm so IN LOVE with this lil guy!

My brother in law, Ryan, got married to this beautiful gal, Kolene, in February!

Monkey and I snowmobiling on Ty's sled. Did I mention this might be mine soon?! Well, after Ty gets him a new one.

Daddy with his lil buddy sledding down a huge hill.

Is your baby NOT sleeping through the night?

2010-04-28T15:47:00.000-07:00

Try the 'Ferber Method'!!! It works wonders! What is it? It's a proven method to help you and your baby sleep through the night. And for baby to learn to soothe themselves to sleep. Best when tried when baby is 4-6 mo. It helps to have a bedtime routine. That way baby will relate bathtime to bedtime. You'll want to be sure baby has been feed, diaper changed, and is tired. Give baby pacifier and lay him/her in their crib while they are still awake but tired. Walk out of room and make sure light is off and door is shut. Baby will most likely cry. Check up on baby in 5 mins to reassure them that they are fine and that Mommy is here. But DO NOT pick them up! You can touch them and give them their pacifiers but NO picking them up. Then leave room. Checking on them in 10 mins and then 15 mins etc...Everynight increase checking time by 5 mins. So the next night start checking up on baby in 10 mins. then 15 mins. It will be hard the first few nights but will get better. The goal: getting baby to sleep through the night, getting mom and dad to sleep through the night, and teaching baby to soothe themselves... I've now been using this method for over a month now and it's seriously been amazing! Sleep IS good! Knox now sleeps through the night and so does Mom and Dad! If you have questions or want to learn more just google the 'Ferber Method' and see for yourself how amazing this is! And you can google the 'Sears Method' if you think this is too harsh or what the heck compare the two and see what works best for you! Good luck!

Time sure flies when your having fun!

2010-01-19T15:26:00.000-08:00

I can't believe how BIG Knox is getting! I absolutely adore him! And I love watching his personality grow. He now fake cries which is just hilarious. Every time (without fail), I go to change his diaper he starts grunting like "Mom wait, there's more". haha... Knox LOVES: showers with Daddy, hand massages with lotion, a full belly, the soothing sound of Mom/Dad's voice, kisses from Mom, airplane rides from Daddy, staying up ALL night, letting us know when he's NOT happy, sleeping in Mom and Daddy's bed, and funny noises from everyone. All and all this kid is TOO funny and we just can't seem to get enough of him!!!

Have I mentioned that I LOVE this kid???

How cute is this?...Keeping Daddy's side of the bed warm while he was out of town.

This kid is even cute with a onesie on his head...

More pics...

2009-12-13T12:30:00.000-08:00

My favorite sis, Nannie, did such a great job on these pics. She's the best! Thanks Nan! These are Knox at 2 wks. Enjoy! :)

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My favorite sis, Nannie, took these pics. She's seriously the best! These are Knox at 2 wks. Enjoy! :)

Better late than never... I AM a MOM!!!

2009-12-10T14:26:00.000-08:00

Words can't even describe how much I LOVE being a MOM! I've seriously dreamt about this forever. A year ago I didn't think it'd be possible. Hidding how much I wanted children from everyone. Not wanting to break apart cause I had to be strong. Telling people we don't want kids for a long time. When really I was being eaten alive by my own words. Deep down inside I wanted that more than anything but was tired of being reminded every month that that wasn't happening. HE is our miracle baby! We have conquered Endometriosis atleast for now. We are truely SO blessed! And I couldn't be more thankful to have the opportunity to raise this beautiful lil man of ours. I hope I could be a great mom and role model for him. This is our long awaited gift! PRICELESS!!!

So I went in Tuesday morning(7am) to be induced. It was a VERY long but 'so worth it' day. Ty's mom was my nurse which was really cool. And Ty had the option to help deliver the baby. Which he was SO excited about. I know it seems kinda weird but really it was quite neat! I have scoliosis which made it hard for the anesthesiologist to get my epidural in. But after 5 times I was finally golden once it kicked it. All and all our lil man is finally here and we couldn't be any happier! I thought for sure I'd have an easy delivery but it was harder than I had planned for. Guess that's why they call it 'LABOR'. This is me waiting to meet our lil man.

And ofcourse our last belly pic with Mr.Knox man. Bittersweet!

Proud parents!!! Getting ready for delivery.

Dr. Leavitt('the best doctor around') and my Ty ('the cutest and best Daddy ever')!!!

Knox Bentley Blatter
Wednesday, November 25th @ 2:30am
7lbs.2oz.
20.5in. long
Brown hair
Blue eyes
my skin tone
a total mini Ty= CUTENESS!!!

Family Photo Shoot...

2009-11-09T17:06:00.000-08:00

The weather was supposed to be pretty crappy here today. For the sake of our lil photo shoot, I'm sure glad it was nicer than expected. Thanks to my fabulous sister, Natalie, who did an amazing job! I totally think she needs to go into photography. Here are some of my favs. ENJOY! ;D

On a side note! I am 37 wks (9 months)!!! Yay for that! And I am already dialated to a 1 and 50% ephased. Hopefully our lil guy will be here in no time! ;D

Your thoughts...

2009-10-29T10:23:00.000-07:00

(excuse the horrible pic but that was the latest I had of us)

Just for fun, I wanted to know what you think Mr. Knox will look like. According to our 20wk ultrasound, his 3D pic, he looked like a total Tyler. He looked like he had Ty's nose, lips, and his total profile to a "T". I think he has my BIG eyes, poor kid. I'm SO glad he looks like his daddy because he's one good lookin man! hehe...Okay, so what eye color and hair color do you think he'll have???

Ty has the bluest eyes and blonde hair...
I have dark brown eyes and brown hair...

So...

Will Mr. Knox have...

A. Brown eyes, Brown hair
B. Brown eyes, Blonde hair
C. Blue eyes, Brown hair
D. Blue eyes, Blonde hair
E. None of the above

?????

Let me know your thoughts!!! I'll post a new belly pic soon!
We'll find out in 4 wks or maybe even sooner than that! ;D

Baby Bump & Baby Stuff...

2009-09-28T20:37:00.000-07:00

Here's the crib. I'll post pics of his room when it's all done.

I LOVE shoes! And I can't wait to put my lil man in these!

I know, I know, I KNOW! I totally got carried away. But how could you not?!! I'm just TOO excited!!!

This was the VERY first thing we purchased when we found out we were preggo!

And for my ever growing belly that I am truely grateful to have...32 weeks! Just 2 MORE months to go! I am reminded everyday how blessed I truely am when my lil man kicks inside me. I KNOW that my Father in Heaven loves me as He does all of His children. A year ago, I thought this day would never come. It was an emotional rollercoaster. One ride I'll never forget! Always wondering why this was such a struggle for me? What lesson I was supposed to learn? Right when I thought that maybe, just maybe, I wasn't supposed to have children. That maybe that just wasn't the life for me. Maybe I was just supposed to go on with life spoiling loved ones and myself. But right when I was about to give up, Heavenly Father had a different plan for me. VERY different! He trusted me, FINALLY, with one of HIS children to raise, to love, and to show him the way back home. What a HUGE committment but what an even BIGGER blessing it has been in my life. Ty and I were sealed in the Idaho Falls, Idaho temple on March 14, 2009. I had such a GREAT experience there and just felt at peace with everything. Like that was HIS way of telling me everything will be okay. We found out we were expecting 2 weeks later on the 30th! He really does answer prayers. Maybe He just wanted Tyler and I to be an ETERNAL family before he'd make it possible for us to have kids? Whatever it was, I am TRUELY thankful! I am SO grateful for the LITTLE things that have made such a HUGE impact in my life. I am reminded always! Keep up the kickin' lil Knox man! I LOVE YOU!!! LoVe, YoUr CrAzY mOmMa

12 WEEKS TO GO!!!

2009-09-06T20:16:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going by! Before I know it, lil Knox will be here! I can hardly wait. So today I am officially 7 MONTHS(28 wks)!!! And besides having fat fingers, I feel great! Still no sickness. I have truely been SO blessed thus far. I have to say that glucose test did me in. Fasting then drinking that nasty, sugary, orange drink first thing in the morning just didn't sit too well with me. Not to mention the finger prick! I have not ever had that done before and that was DISGUSTING!!! I about passed out! I know I am a serious wuss when it comes to blood...But I am so proud of myself for making it this far. Serious milestone! Glad I passed that test so NO more blood tests! YIPPEE!!!

And YES...my belly button sticks out! And has been since I was like 3 months along. But what can I say, IT'S A BOY!!! hahaha...and band-aids have become my new bestie!

Say goodbye to the ring...

2009-09-04T16:01:00.000-07:00

For now anyways. And yes, I'm still married. My fingers are just getting SO swollen! Especially at night, I can't get the dang thing off. So I have decided to peace with it for now; eventhough, I LOVE my ring!(Ty did a GREAT job picking it out). So if you notice me not wearing it around just know that my marriage is still going strong just the fingers are fat. haha... So sorry girlies, my Ty is still taken.

ok,ok,OK!!!

2009-08-12T19:53:00.000-07:00

So I know I told you you'd find out our lil man's name when he's here in November. But I have had SO many people ask me if I have a name picked out. Which I do and I don't and cannot lie. So it makes for a VERY awkward conversation when I tell them I do and just don't tell them what it is. If you know what I mean. So with that being said and knowing that it is going to be a for sure name we have decided who cares if everyone knows already. With that being said I love different names and Tyler likes more common names. With MUCH disagreement on most everything we both came up with. I figured if I find a cute one syllable name it will make it simple and maybe Ty will like it. Little did I know it actually worked! He loved it! SO his name will be...

Knox Bentley Blatter.

(And for those that don't know how to pronounce our last name, it's like "water". So get it right peeps!) And Bentley just sounded freakin awesome with it. And besides, Ty likes Dierks Bentley (& so do I) so how could we possibly go wrong? Glad we were able to come up with an awesome name we BOTH love! Hope you like!

Belly Pics... at 23 weeks!!!

2009-08-02T14:21:00.000-07:00

1 week shy from 6 months! Yay!!! My last doctor's app(3 wks ago) I was measuring one week ahead of schedule. And NO I do not eat out! I have eaten a whole lot healthier than I usually do when I'm not prego. And I watch what I eat. I think I'm gonna have a BIG baby! Maybe a chucky monkey or a chubby bunny? Hmmm... We'll just have to see! Not to mention that Ty is 6'2"!!!

Who says prego women can't wear bikinis??!

(Maternity suits are such a waste, not to mention ugly!) My older sister took this pic when we went to Gem Lake. I had no idea until she text me the pic! I was trying to take pics of my brothers who swam out to the sand bar and were attempting handstands! They are too funny! My family is crazy but SOOO much fun!!!

Fun at Blacktail Lake

2009-07-31T17:41:00.000-07:00

Summer is my all-time FAVORITE season of the year (atleast it is HERE). Tyler, his brothers, and I love to go boating and all that entails. But due to my pregnancy I am literally and physically "just boating". Ty, the great man that he is, says "no" to me doing any knee boarding, tubing, wakeboarding, and water skiing for a good cause. But hey, I can still jump in the water! I love to swim! That is if the water is warm enough. But I can sacrifice my summer fun this year for our lil man. Totally worth it to me!

This is Ty's brothers, Ryan and Bryce

My Man and I

Bryce and Ty tubing together. How cute! hehe...

I'm seriously surprised the rope did not break.

It was definitely a fun trip! Thanks for the laughs! Until next time...

FINALLY!

2009-07-15T19:37:00.000-07:00

We are having a...

BOY!!!
(This is such a weird pic. Obviously the arrow points to his "Manhood").

Profile pic!

His spine!

And for my MOST favorite pic of all! Our "lil man" in 3D! So neat! And he's even smiling! Looks like we have one happy lil guy! This is just SO precious! It was such a great experience to be able to finally find out what we are having. I really haven't got emotional up to this point. But this ultrasound did me in. Just seeing our lil man moving around, all his organs going to town, and to see that first hand was just amazing. We have been so blessed to have this child and a very healthy one at that! We are both SUPER excited! Like I said, "Every girl needs an older brother." haha... And no worries he's been named for 3 wks now! You'll find out when he's here!!!

So Sweet...

2009-06-24T10:55:00.000-07:00

This last sunday (Father's Day) Ty and I had the oppurtunity to go to EIRMC (Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center) to get an ultra-sound. Luckily Tyler's mom is a Labor and Delivery Nurse there and was able to sneak us in to see if we could find out what we're having. But of course, the dang cord was in the way! But it was SO neat to see the baby moving and all. And we got a good pic of it's profile. Good lookin so far! The baby was sucking it's thumb!! It was SO cute and crazy that you could see it actually sucking! It definitely took after it's momma on that one. My parents said I was sucking my thumb in my ultra-sound too. Not to mention I sucked my thumb until the 5th grade. And immediately stopped once the dentist cemented spikes to my back mulars. Definitely a fun horrible habit to break let me tell ya. But it was SO neat to witness that! I am now 17 wks along and feeling great. Maybe my mother-n-law can sneak us in again this sunday? Eventhough we didn't find out what it is, still so comforting to know that our baby was doing great, healthy, and had all it's ligaments. Ty thinks it's a boy. I think it's a girl. But we'll find out at our next doctor's app in 3 wks if not before! Can't wait to know!!! Ta Ta for now...

The latest...

2009-06-07T15:54:00.000-07:00

We went to my doc's app this past weds for my 4 wk check-up. I was so glad Ty was able to be there. He's been working crazy hours lately and not able to go to the previous 2. So anyways, Ty was SO excited when he heard the heart beat. It was neat! But I have to go in in a couple wks for more blood work (which disgusts me like nothing else) because last time the results showed that the thyriod part was off. And to make sure there's no complications with the baby. Lucky me! And I was hoping to hint what I was having but of course they didn't take me in the ultra-sound room this time! And since I went in this time at 14 wks and they like to do the ultra-sound at 20 wks to find out the sex of the child... Yes, I have to wait 6 MORE killer weeks! Am I happy? Not really. I just want to know already! It's killing me!!!

What my baby is doing at 12 wks...?

2009-05-21T15:49:00.000-07:00

* Growing 2 1/2 inches long.
* Weighing 1/4 oz.
* Small amount of hair is beginning to cover baby's body.
* Baby is beginning to grow fingernails/toenails.
* Baby's first tooth buds are forming.
* We're now able to listen to the baby's heartbeat! Yay!!!
* Baby is now moving inside my uterus but I can't feel it yet.

Pretty Crazy stuff!!!

My baby bump at 12 wks.! Sad, I'm already showing! Shouldn't you start showing at like 4 or 5 months especially on your first one? Geesh! I'm probably gonna be huge and the baby probably will be too! Wish me luck!!!

My latest obsession... American Idol's Adam Lambert

2009-05-20T09:09:00.000-07:00

So It's all down to these two guys! Adam Lambert (on left), and Kris Allen (on right). Who will it be?
My predictions... The sexy and very talented Adam Lambert!!! That's right! I don't care that he's gay. I love this guy! He's amazing and incredibly talented! Which this IS a "talent" competition. I would love to see this man in concert! And I just have to say I had my eyes on this guy all along! I knew he'd make it to the finals! So WINNER or not, he will make it BIG!!! Watch out Kris... he he

Dear baby Blatter,

2009-05-14T17:14:00.000-07:00

I can't wait to find out your gender already so I can start shopping like crazy! I can't wait to spoil you, love on you, teach you, and I hope to be a good example to you! You have brought so much joy to our lives already and can't wait to find out how much more joy will be felt from you. You're a HUGE blessing to both mine and your Dad's life. I wasn't so sure you'd ever come but I'm sure glad you finally decided to. Oh yeah, congrats on becoming a fetus! That is quite the accomplishment. I pray for your health everyday! Mommy hasn't been sick at all so far (knock on wood), but definitely not gonna complain! I also can't wait to feel you kick! That'll be so neat! Thanks for being an angel! I love you!!!:D

Love,
Momma

My new sweet baby - Navvi

2009-04-20T22:59:00.001-07:00

What do you think about my little new baby Navvi?
MakeMeBabies.com - What will your baby look like?

You'll have to tryout this website and see what your kiddos might look like. It's kinda fun! She actually turned out pretty cute, I think... We MIGHT just be alright. hehe

Such an AMAZING family!

2009-04-20T19:03:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine is wanting to add to their family through adoption. They feel strongly that their family is not complete and would like your help in completing it! If you wouldn't mind helping out, please copy and paste this post into a post of your own on YOUR blog. And have your blogging buddies do the same! The more people that see this, the better their chances get. What a great home they would be blessed into if I say so myself. Such wonderful loving people!

We are the Yeager family! We live in Southeast Idaho. We are Scott (36), Mykalee (31), Katie (9), Jack (8), Rebekah (5), and Olivia (3). We have been so blessed. We have four healthy kids and have made many happy memories together already. I (Mykalee) have horrible pregnancies. All four kids have been difficult to get here. I get Hyperemesis Gravidarum- which means morning sickness times a billion, 24 hours a day for most of the 9 months. The easiest thing to describe it as is food poisoning. Anyway, that's not necessarily why we want to adopt. We have jumped into all of our pregnancies without a second thought. Even after Katie's- the worst one (I lost 30 lbs in the 1st trimester), I didn't need convincing or strong promptings. I knew what I was in for and was okay with it. Scott and I have talked about having a large family since our first date. He is a fantastic dad and I have always known I was born to be a mother. We decided to stop at four after Olivia was born, even though we wanted more. The feeling that we aren't complete has gotten VERY strong recently. We prayed about another pregnancy, and got without a doubt a NO. I have to admit there was some relief. We were sure we weren't done discussing our family with the Lord, but had never really considered adoption. Well, through separate and joined answers to prayer, we KNOW this is what we are supposed to be doing. So, if you know of or hear of a potential birth mother that wants to place her baby(or babies- we'd love twins!) in a loving home, please direct her to us. You can show her our family blog, where she can get a feel for the kind of family we are, at :

http://www.6crazyeagers.blogspot.com/

We can be reached by email at:

yeageradoption@live.com

Thank you so much! We really are grateful for your help in growing our family through adoption!
Love,

The Yeagers

BLESSED!!! knocked up and happy!

2009-04-16T15:16:00.000-07:00

Miracles happen everyday. But this one is a true miracle. One I just can't get over. So like I have said in a previous post that we had some options to choose from on different ways to conceive. Right when we almost had enough money saved up to try the shots. And right when I seriously almost gave up on even trying thinking that maybe motherhood just wasn't for me. We found out I was expecting!!! After much shock & joyful tears looks like I'm going to be a "mother" afterall! We honestly couldn't be happier! This is how we found out:

me:"That's weird I haven't started yet?"
Ty:"Let's go buy a test."
me:" No, so we can have the test say 'NO' again. What a waste!"
Ty:"And what if you are?"
me: "Doubt it! Don't want to get my hopes up."
(in the store, in test isle)
Ty:(picking up condoms)"Well, if you are looks like there would be no need for these."
me: "WOW."
(leaving store so EMBARRASSED!)
Ty:"You have to take the test tonight!"
me:"Heck no. Works best in the morning."
Ty:"Come on! (as he's getting ready to shower) Just take the test and leave in on the back of the tiolet. But don't look at it!"
me:"Are you kidding me? And what if it says 'NO'?!"
Ty:"Then it says 'NO'. But how cool would that be if I found out before you?"
me:"Alright!"
(take test. Go in living room.)
(Ty coming in living room)
Ty:"Liz! You're going to be a mom!!"
me:"No way!"
Ty:"Come see!"
me:"Oh my word!"
TEARS OF PURE JOY!!!

By the way I have been going to the gym with my older sis Nannie. And anyone that knows her knows that she knows everything or she will know soon. And she asked me for the last 3 wks if I was prego. So of course I lied to her (which I don't ever do). She'd ask if I was going to go tanning today and if I'd go to Lava Hot Springs with them (hot tubbing)! Pure torture!!! But I did last a whole lot longer than I thought be telling her I started!!! hahahaha....I'm mean!

We ended up telling both families on Easter Sunday by putting the little ultrasound pic on the fridges! haha... we're evil like that! At brother Chris's house his wife GariLu and sis Nannie were arguing over whose it was when it was mine! That was hilarious!!!
So it'll(baby) be the 18TH grandchild on my side! And the 1ST on Ty's side!
Due date November 30TH!!!

Selfish Me

2009-04-01T14:20:00.000-07:00

When my brother was in a nursing home
Lying on his death bed soon to die.
I was taking a shower just getting ready
Hoping to see him again alive.

My father asked me why I was getting all ready
And to hurry we don't want to be late.
I answered,"I want him to remember me pretty
And not to worry because Zach will wait."

On our way to the nursing home I remembered
The blessing my father gave the night before.
How mad I was when I heard him ask to take him
So he could be in a better place and feel pain no more.

I believed a miracle would happen
And that he'd turn out all right.
When I looked at him with his oxygen mask on
I had a feeling the miracle was not in sight.

As we walked into the nursing home
There wasn't a person whitout eyes full of tears.
And then there came my sister Natalie
Yelling,"This just isn't fair!"

I ran inside his room and then to his bed
Hoping to get a reply and that he wouldn't be dead.
I grabbed his hand and told him how much I loved him
It was then that I heard a voice and it said:

"I know you wanted him to stay
But I had a different plan today."
I looked at my mother who was sitting by his bed
She said,"There was no way", as she shook her head.

I gave him a hug and then kissed his cheek
At that point I was feeling very weak.
I couldn't help but to burst into tears
Knowing that that was one of my worst fears.

Losing a brother was one of the hardest trials
And boy was I in so much denial.
I had wished things would not have to be
But then again what SELFISH ME!!!

--Elizabeth Blatter (Zach's baby sister)
Zach passed away 7 years ago on March 26th, 2002 from testicular cancer. This is a poem I wrote in high school remembering my thoughts and feelings as I reflect on this very hard day of my older brother's passing. I LOVE you Zach and miss you tons!!! I know I'll see you again!!!

Love,
Booger

"Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palms of His hands." (That's embroidered in his casket.)

AZ Trip...

2009-04-01T13:56:00.000-07:00

It was SO fun to finally go to Arizona! I got to meet my twin nieces Brooklyn & Katelyn who are almost one! Who are absolutely beautiful!!! And see my nephew Thomas & nieces Callie & Trinity. Who are as cute as ever and growing so fast! I got to visit Mary & the family and meet Max! And got to meet up with the girlies for dinner! It was so nice to see everyone again! I missed Ashley, sister Kara & her boys, & my niece McKinna! Hopefully I'll be able to go back soon and see those I missed! And I can't forget I ate at all my favorite places!!! Time to work out! Thanks to everyone for making this such a fun trip! And can't forget my sister Nannie & my Ty for making this even possible!!!

2 years ago tonight...

2009-03-09T23:15:00.000-07:00

In this picture, I was actually engaged to someone else & decided for once that I'd go out with some girl friends from beauty school & go bowling. And i'm sure glad I did because that's when I first met Ty (from a far). No, I did NOT talk to him that night for obvious reasons (I was engaged)! But I did notice him! And thought for sure that he was cute. And I couldn't figure out why my friend was dating his (Ty's) younger brother when his older brother (him) was available. To make the long & complicated story short my "X" wasn't the same guy I fell in love with & we ended the engagement. It was definitely for the better! But I wouldn't ever guess that I would be married to this man 7 months later!!! (Ty thought I was cute & wanted a pic with me but instead of asking he sure got creative! haha...) The blonde girl in the pic is his friend Liz. And yes, I am the coolest Liz. Amen!

Our Leopard Man...

2009-03-09T21:49:00.000-07:00

My nephew Gage came over tonight & I gave him some pretty "crazy" leopard hair. It's for 'crazy hair day' for school but little does his teacher know it's permanent! My sister is the coolest mom ever!!!

Question...?

2009-03-05T10:57:00.000-08:00

How do you put a picture where the title is on your blog? I'm so computer illiterate it's not even funny. If you know please help! Thank you!!!

What the Bachelor!!!

2009-03-03T07:24:00.002-08:00

So I don't know about any of you but I had 'The Bachelor' DVR'd every monday night. This is the only season that I really got into and WOW was last night just crazy or what?!! I was so glad that he had picked Melissa at the final rose ceremony! I truely thought she was the better pick for Jason & his son Tai. But apparently not! He dumped Melissa after their 6 week engagement ON national t.v.! To tell her he made a mistake & loves Molly! WHAAAAAAAAT!!! Wow my heart goes out to her. As for Jason & Molly, looks like they are together. They sure didn't waste any time. A little soon I thought.

For the MUCH needed update...

2009-02-24T09:04:00.000-08:00

*I got called to be one of the Webelos Scout leader. (over the 10 yr. olds) It's okay I laughed too!haha.... For those who don't know me I am the girliest of girls. I thought scouts were for guys! Apparently not! haha.... I'm trying to love it I really am. I'm so clueless as what to do! Thanks to my super wonderful husband that helps me so entirely much. And yes he's been to every pack meeting w/ me supporting me! What a sweatheart!!! I love you babe!!!

AND for the SUPER exciting news...
*****Tyler & I are getting sealed on March 14th in the Idaho Falls, Idaho Temple!!! We couldn't possibly be more excited! It's been a long time coming and it's finally happening soon! Can't wait to to be an ETERNAL couple!!!

Christmas Tag...

2008-12-21T17:17:00.000-08:00

1.Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper

2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial

3. When do you put up the tree? Well, it would be ideal to do it right after Thanksgiving but we just got one like a week ago! haha

4. When do you take the tree down? New Years! Why not have it up just one more week!

5. Do you like eggnog? NO!!! It makes me sick!

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Barbies, for sure! haha

7. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, a little one from G'ma & G'pa Bingham.

8. Easiest person to buy for? Nieces and nephews for sure!

9. Hardest person to buy for? Everyone else

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Email! jk we haven't ever done Christmas cards. Seems weird to me w/o kids.

11. Worst gift you ever got? I liked them all! I'm pretty easy to please!

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? They're all good!

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Ummm... like the week before. Any sooner it would make it easy!

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No, not Christmas gifts. But weddings are a different story. GUILTY I know!! But come on they are the ones you have like 10 of the same thing (like blenders). Still nice gifts. Nothing wrong with it, right?

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Oh man, it's ALL good!!!

16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Colored (blue) this year

17. Favorite Christmas song? They're all good!

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Travel this year. But usually just go to both parents houses.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Yes, thanks to the reindeer song.

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Neither

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? One Christmas Eve and the rest Christmas morning!

22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? Snow!!!

23. What is your ornament style? You know, Crazy! I like things to be a little different.

24. What's your favorite for Christmas dinner? I don't know it's always different? But always delich!!!

25. What do you want for Christmas this year? To be surrounded by loved ones!!! Couldn't ask for more!!!

I TAG: Natalie, GariLu, Colton, Kyrbi, Amber Jarvis, & Heidi Fire!!!

Doctors Appointment

2008-12-12T15:55:00.000-08:00

Well, Ty and I went to the doctor to see what was wrong with me. I have the most painful menstral cycles and I've been having a hard time getting pregnant. And I wanted to get checked to see if I was ok. And the fact that my older sister, Kara, has ovarian cancer makes it that much more important that I get checked. So with that being said we found out that I have 'endometriosis'. Meaning I still can get pregnant but it'll be more difficult. And getting pregnant will help it go away but if I can't get pregnant because I have this then obviously it makes things more difficult. So, he gave me 3 options:
-Get on birth control which would help it go away but it would prevent me from getting pregnant.
-Take a shot that would trick my body into thinking I'm pregnant so it would go away.
-Or get surgery to remove it.
So with some thinking we decided to give the shots a try. As much as I dislike shots it'll definitely be worth it if it works. And if that doesn't work we'll then do surgery. And looks like invetro if nothing else works. I know that I'm supposed to be a mother and I will not give up. Even during these trying times. And I know that things will get better. They always do, right? And I feel so relieved to finally know what's been wrong. And to know that it's not Ty. I feel I am a very blessed girl and I know it will all work out!

F.Y.I.

2008-12-08T21:29:00.000-08:00

The girlies in my family have started a blog for Elder Schroeder. We hope to be able to keep it updated on how he is doing. So feel free to check it out! eldertrevorschroeder.blogspot.com

Can I be turning into my Mother?

2008-12-07T13:23:00.000-08:00

I went to church today and balled my eyes out in Relief Society! No real reason, at first, just singing a Christmas song that I couldn't even see because my eyeballs were full of water. And then they had a few ladies bare their testimonies. And I know you all have those women in your wards that you know as soon as they get up there you'll lose it. And sure enough, they all bore their testimonies and Liz totally lost it! And for all of you that really know my mom knows that she is just so sweet and has a teaching gift, I swear! She taught lessons in Young Womens and she didn't even get close to being finished before she lost it. But I remember the girls not ever talking while she taught (hence the teaching gift). I remember always telling my mom before the lessons she'd give if she'd please not cry this time because I thought it was so embarrassing. But she always got the point across and always did such a good job. But I couldn't help but reflect back on all those times my mom would cry teaching her lessons, at the movies, or for NO apparent reason what so ever! Man do I cry at church, movies, and well... EVEN for no apparent reason what so ever! haha... Well, I came to the conclusion that I am turning into my Mother! Lesson to be learned- what goes around, comes around?? My mom always said that and sure enough she's right! haha... LOVE YOU MOM!!!

Elder Trevor John Schroeder!!!!!!

2008-12-04T13:14:00.000-08:00

It's official!!! We had a couple busy weeks with Thanksgiving, family, Trev's farewell, Trev getting set apart, taking him to the M.T.C.!!! I wouldn't have it any other way! He was so ready and excited to go. He'll be missed by many and loved by all! He is such an amazing young man and I'm honored to be an older sibling to such a person as him. He's going to be such an awesome missionary and I couldn't be happier for him. I had the opportunity to go w/ him to the Missionary Training Center in Provo. What an experience that was! The spirit spoke so strongly there. Singing 'Called to Serve' with all the new missionaries and their families was just amazing! The whole thing was great minus saying goodbye at the end. But it's very comforting to know that he'll be serving the Lord and he'll be in good hands. Trevor will be leaving the M.T.C. just before Christmas so we're hoping to be able to get our first phone call! Well, hope you enjoy the pics!
P.S. Trev's leaving, his girlfriend, Hailey. And there's a few shots of them shaking hands after he got set apart since he can't hug any female that is not related to him. So we hugged her for him! Not the same I know! haha...

" Blessing in Disguise? "

2008-11-26T13:35:00.000-08:00

There are things in peoples lives called 'trials'. Everyone has them but noboby wants them. It's just something that has a purpose but the reason behind it is not always so clear. We usually have trials and later in life they actually become blessings in disguise (hence my title). I can't believe I'm actually going to just lay out my troubles on my blog so freely for everyone to see. I have not ever admitted to this nor have I ever told anyone this but Tyler. I hate the state of being so vulnerable but here goes...
I have a fear of not being able to have children. I know you're probably thinking you have only been married a lil over a year and that I shouldn't be feeling that way. But really when I think of my 'dream job' the first thing that comes to my mind is being a mom. Something I've always dreamed about. Every month I hope to be able to surprise Ty with the news. But that month just hasn't happened. And as every month that goes bye the the greater the fear goes up and the less faith I have. And yes if you were to ask me if I wanted kids I'd most likely say, 'yeah, but not for awhile.' Only because I don't like to admit how much I want kids and how much it hurts me.
Not to mention I have an older sister (Kara) that just found out she has stage 3 ovarian cancer. Another great fear of mine (the 'c' word). And I have made an appointment to get checked in a couple weeks. I would be lying if I were to say I'm not terrified.
I know we get patriarchical blessings as a guide in our lives. And everytime I read mine I find new meanings to things. Times when I have thought that maybe I have accomplished something. Something happens and I think maybe I haven't accomplished it. Weird I know. Sorry to rent on about this sore subject of mine. I simply have a hard time speaking my mind, and expressing my feelings. Something that I really struggle with but through writing it's so much easier for me. Eventhough finding my faults and admitting to them to the world to see just isn't my thing. But I have learned that that's okay to admit we have struggles though they maybe all different we need to stand up to them and own them.
What trials are you going through? Maybe we can help eachother. If anything we can suppport eachother, right? Feel free to share... Or maybe I'm the only one?

Bitter sweet...

2008-11-19T16:22:00.000-08:00

My younger brother Trev was able to take his endowments out last friday. And I felt like the worst sister ever to not be able to attend. I want him to know that I WILL be able to go when he comes back from his mission and gets married. And I can't wait to be able to make-up for last time. It's been very rough not being able to go do things like that. But I hope that he knows how much I love him and how grateful I am to have him in my life. I look up to him SO very much and I'm so proud of his decision to serve. He leaves in 2 weeks! He'll be the first to serve in my family. And I already get emotional thinking of him leaving but I KNOW he'll be where he needs to be. We've grown to be best of friends and goodbyes just aren't my thing. I know I'm gonna loose it! Man, just breathe...

WoW... :(,

2008-11-04T20:40:00.000-08:00

Well, today was election day and I'm very disappointed in the outcome. The whole thing just makes me sick!!! I'm having a hard time baring the news that we have a new president that won't even say the pledge of alligence, who says that incase of another terroist attack that he'd side with the muslims? And the whole abortion thing (in general)? That if a child comes out alive during abortion that the child should not get any medical help? Wow, let's just NOT go there!!! And "his" outlooks on WAR?? Seriously, what is wrong with this country? I understand people want and need change but is this really the kind of change we need in this world? I would be lying if I were to say I wasn't scared for me, my family, and my future posterity. This is one crazy world we live in and it just got a whole lot crazier!

One year down and FOREVER to go...

2008-10-22T12:55:00.000-07:00

Ty,

I want you to know that I love you SO much. I am truely blessed to have you as my husband, my best friend, my everything. You are for sure my better half. When anyone needs you you're always there. When I'm having a bad day you're there to comfort me. When I need someone to talk to you're a phone call away. When I don't know what to do you give me advice. When I'm fustrated or stressed you calm me down. The lists goes on... You are wonderful person. And I'm so lucky to have you in my life and to be married to such an amazing man as you. I don't believe we got together by coincidence but rather by design. I couldn't have met you at a better time in my life than when I did. You fulfill me and you are what makes me whole. And I can't wait for the day when we can go to the temple and kneel at the alter and exchange eternal vows and become an eternal couple. What joy that day will bring. You mean everything and so much more to me. You are my husband and for that I am eternally grateful.

Love you always and forever,

Your love

(P.S.- Thanks for truely making this the best year of my life!!!)

...CRUISING THE WESTERN CARIBBEAN...

2008-10-19T20:16:00.000-07:00

Doug, Ty, Karen, & Mark checking out the beach in Cozumel, Mexico. I forgot my water shoes so I took pics instead. I HATE things in between my toes. Flip flops are fine but that's all. Sand and rocks are the WORST! I know I'm a NERD! haha...
The BEAUTIFUL beach in Cozumel.
SORRY this pic is upside down. I couldn't figure out how to ROTATE the pic so this will have to do. This guy just stood as a STATUE and made tips off it. Thought it was pretty interesting. Could you IMAGINE doing that all day? Man, and I THOUGHT I had a few slow days. ha!
WE had to take a pic to show you how SMALL the shower was in our state room. (And don't judge the hair. I hadn't touched it yet that day.)
And THIS wonderful lady was our dining room waitress, Nina. SWEET girl and she took SUCH good care of us every night. I must say they had some of the BEST food I'd ever had!

2008-10-19T18:50:00.000-07:00

MWAH infront of Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville.
LEAVING Grand Cayman. We rode in a TENDER boat to get back on the ship.
LAST we went to Cozemel, Mexico. WE had a lot of fun! We rented a sweet yellow jeep and toured the Island and OF COURSE had to make time for some shopping. This is just some RANDOM pic I took off the beach.
My SEXY man! We stood on this HUGE crazy rock thing. It had wholes EVERYWHERE as you can see here. You definitely had to be VERY careful walking on it.
Me standing on the same WHOLELY thing. It was scary especially in SANDALS!

2008-10-19T18:26:00.000-07:00

Another one of our stops was at George Town, Grand Cayman. It was definitely MY favorite places BY far! There's over 500 banks there! Pretty crazy! And they don't call it HELL there for nothing. It was HOT!!! But the shopping was GREAT! This was an underground shop. Had to take a pic w/ this BIG hunk. haha...

ALMOST shopped out.

US in Grand Cayman.

Had to take a pic of Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville!

2008-10-19T16:35:00.000-07:00

Ty, Kara, & Ryan on the shuttle bus going the beach.
mwah

Another RANDOM pic in Jamaica.
And Ty and Ryan swimming to a water tramp. No not a whore an actual TRAMPOLINE in the water. haha...

2008-10-19T16:21:00.000-07:00

Ty BEFORE zip lining.
The ship in Haiti.
Dining room. We ALL had assigned seats which made it SUPER nice!
A FISH carved out of a watermelon! Just an EXAMPLE of the crazy things they did out of food.
RANDOM pic of Montego bay, Jamaica.

2008-10-19T15:35:00.000-07:00

Us AFTER the baby Zip line.
Tyler AND his friend Doug.
Oh YES so THIS is the TOP of the ZIP line! I about crapped myself! haha... It goes all the way to the other side of the island. Yeah can you see that LIL line over there? That's WHERE we were going! They had 5 lines going at once AND don't worry I happened to be ONE of the FIRST ones to get chosen to go!!!
You SEE the ship? It DIDN'T even look that big from where WE were!
Mark and Karen. We ALL pretty much talked Mark into going. It REALLY ended up being A LOT of fun!!! He seemed to REALLY enjoy it! I must say that I have THE coolest INLAWS ever!!

2008-10-19T15:13:00.000-07:00

Us waiting for the Comedian show...
A LITTLE bored waiting for kareoke night to start. Yeah we're cute! haha...
Labadee, Haiti

We went zip lining over the ocean. Haiti has the largest ZIP line to ever go over the ocean! I pretty much had to DARE myself to do it after KNOWING that! It was SO fun! They had us try the baby one first before the actual HUGE one!
This is the baby zip line.Ryan, and Kara

2008-10-19T14:42:00.000-07:00

US during the ' just in case we HAVE to jump over board' drill... haha...
Ty's parents! SO cute!!!
My sista Kara, & Ty's bro Ryan (Hey if they got hitched we'd be like the Houston's!)
And YES that red on the floor is a JOGGING track! haha... I maybe saw 3 people jogging the whole week. And they had a gym! Come on WHO seriously works out during a cruise OR just vacation for crying out loud?!!!
And they REALLY do make animals out of the towels every night. CRAZY! It was fun to see what NEW animal would be on our bed at night!

2008-10-19T14:00:00.000-07:00

So let me remind you this IS the largest ship to ever sail the ocean. It was the 'Royal Caribbean International' cruise line for anyone who is interested. (7 night western caribbean cruise) And the ship itself is called 'Liberty of the Seas'. It was HUGE! This is looking up at the elevators. (They're the 2 lighted up things on the sides.) And if you haven't ever been on a cruise I HIGHLY recommend you to go! We'll definitely go again...
This would be the mall! Sorry not a very good picture.
And you can't forget the H2o Zone. ( The kids play area.)
Everyone just a chillin'. They were all so tired of me taking pics and it was the first day! haha...
Us leaving good ole' Miami.

2008-10-19T12:41:00.000-07:00

So my MORE than very generous family bought Ty & I this luggage for our birthdays. Our birthdays are exactly 1 week apart. (He turned the BIG 24 & for me the BIG 21.) So why not do 2 in 1 when you can, right? So they all pitched in and got us this matching set! And it was such a GREAT gift since I didn't own 1 suitcase. So we wanna give a huge THANK YOU shout out to all of my fam that pitched in! They were SO perfect and we love them!!! And aren't they just the CUTEST?!! Thanks again!!!

FUN in MIAMI!!!

2008-10-19T12:03:00.000-07:00

So before we left on our cruise we stayed in Miami for a night. So FUN! And of course Ty and I had to find Miami Ink! We love the show and had to take a pic in front of the tatoo shop. Miami Ink is actually now their store where they sale all their merchandise. And right next to it on the left is where their NEW shop is "Love Hate Tatoo". And we saw Chris Garver! So cool! I admire his art work A LOT! Wanted SO badly to get a pic w/ him but he was outside smoking w/ some buddies and that was just weird. I KNOW I should have!!!

Couldn't help myself. Beautiful!

Ty and I just hanging out at the hotel.

And of course we had to make a trip to the beach!

Ty's friend Doug and his wife Kara, Ty's dad, my older sista Kara, Ty's older bro Ryan, me & Ty

TR3V'S GOING TO...

2008-10-13T11:42:00.000-07:00

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA!!!!!! Yes folks, he's going to the english speaking Florida mission! He reports December 3rd!!! We're all so happy for him! Can't believe he'll be leaving in less than 2 months! He'll definitely be missed!!!

The MOST recent news...

2008-09-16T19:26:00.000-07:00

Well, my lil bro Trevor turned in his mission papers and is SO excited to go out and serve! We're HOPING he'll get his mission call this week sometime! He'll be the 1ST to serve in our family and I'm so excited, nervous, and sad to see him go! But I DO know that he'll do so good out there! Tr3v & I really got a lot closer when we moved up here and it's been so fun to watch him grow up to be this amazing young man! He is SUCH a good example to me and everyone around him! He has such a BIG heart and would do most anything for anyone! I just love that kid and I'm SO proud of him!!! (I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he WON'T leave during October 2nd-13th since that's when Ty & I will be on our cruise. And since his birthday is October 12th there's DEFINITELY a possiblity that that might happen. I'm getting nervous!!!) Tr3v thinks he's going to TEXAS. I think the Mesa, AZ. SPANISH speaking mission! haha... So I wanna hear where YOU think he'll get called to???

This ones for Chris and GariLu....

2008-08-21T19:43:00.000-07:00

My oldest brother Chris and his wife GariLu had their 15th Anniversary today! That's right, 15 years of marriage! It's so crazy how time flies! I remember being their lil flower girl! They are great role models and good examples to me. They do SO much for me and the family. And have been there for me through some of the roughest times in my life. Thanks Chris and GariLu for all you do!! I hope you've both had an awesome day! And I know you guys will have many more great years ahead of you. Afterall, Eternity is a VERY long time!!! Congrats! I love ya guys!!!

Our fence!!!

2008-08-17T17:22:00.000-07:00

Sorry this post is pictureless for now. But I thought I'd update the latest, most exciting thing EVER (to me anyways). So we finally got our fence up!!! That's so exciting! I didn't ever think I'd get so happy over a fence but let me tell ya, "IT"S NICE!" We've had our dog Abby in the house for almost 4 months now and she was starting to drive me freakin' crazy! I haven't ever had an inside dog growing up and let me tell ya it's a lot of work. The whole potty training thing... ummm yeah! So now our lil girl can roam free in the backyard w/o us having to watch her outside! Yay!!! I think it's weird that houses don't come w/ fences here unless the previous owners had them. But I guess that's the joy that comes w/ having a new house. And we were kinda limited on time to get it up since during the winter the ground is frozen. We were gonna put it up next summer but that is a YEAR away and I'd for sure already be some crazy woman! Thanks to our awesome families we were able to get it up a whole lot faster than if it were just Ty and I. Thanks guys! I'll post pics of the fence on the next post... but for now this will have to do! Toot-a-loo

The day HE made me HIS...

2008-08-06T19:22:00.000-07:00

Bride...
Groom...
Natalie, Gage, and me... Poor Gage always gets kisses from the girls...
My men in Black: Spencer, my pops, Morgan, Gage, Ty, Ryan, Ty's dad, & Bryce...
My sistas for life! Natalie, me , & Kara...
So cute! Ty & his Dad... Best friends forever...
My cute family! (minus Zach)
Greg, Chris, Kara, my pops, me, Ty, my mom, Colton, Natalie, Trevor, & Jeremy...

And Ty's cute family! (minus Logan)

Ryan, Jordan, Ty's dad, me, Ty, Madison, Ty's mom, Austin, & Bryce...