Corbin's Soccer Day

Last Saturday a friend in the ward asked if Corbin would like to play soccer with their team. They didn't have enough of the players that day and wanted his help. It was so much fun to go and watch little kids chasing the ball around.

This was Corbin's first time to play on any team. He was afraid at first to play, but the coach said that Justin could go out on the field to make Corbin feel more comfortable. After that Corbin got right in and played. He loved running around and trying to get to the ball (although it is hard to actually hit the ball because so many kids are swarmed around it).

Justin and I were so proud of him, he never gave up, he is such a determined little boy!

I've been tagged, and now I realize lots of things!

Things I've come to realize..
1. I've come to realize that my family.... ~ has so much fun when we are just being silly and playing around.
2. I've come to realize that when i talk.... ~ I can sound really confusing to those around me, but in my head it makes total sense.
3. I've come to realize that i need.... ~ at LEAST 8 hours of sleep, but more like 9. (I hope it is just because I am pregnant.
4. I've come to realize that i have lost.... ~ my wedding rings and keys way too many times!
5. I've come to realize that I hate it when... ~ there is a yucky smell in the house and I can not find where it is coming from. Or when I lose something and look forever trying to find it - remember Alayna, Jungle Book!!
6. I've come to realize that when I'm hungry .... ~ my blood sugar drops a ton and I am a totally different person. As soon as I take a bite - I’m back.
7. I've come to realize that money.... ~ is nice to have, but I’m glad that we are not too rich.
8. I've come to realize that people.... ~ are totally different once you get to know them.
9. I've come to realize I'll always be... ~ the ditzy little sister to my brothers.
10. I've come to realize that I'm in love with... ~ well, besides my family, really good treats, like chocolate.
11. I've come to realize that my cell phone ... ~ cell phone??
12. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning... ~ I actually woke up by myself without having the boys wake me up!
13. I've come to realize that right before I go to sleep at night... ~ I am a very blessed person and I absolutely love our bed…so comfortable after a long day.
14. I've come to realize that right now I'm thinking about... ~ Breakfast!
15. I've come to realize that babies... ~ bring a special light with them and remind us of why we are here.
16. I've come to realize that when I blog... ~ I feel connected to everyone else.
17. I've come to realize that today i will... ~ make breakfast, get myself and boys ready, go to aerobics, hopefully make it to the fabric store, make some treats for a family with a new baby, finish the laundry (I can never finish it in a day - that is one of my biggest pet peeves about myself), make dinner, go for a hike, read….
18. I've come to realize that tonight I will... ~ possibly go on a hike with my family.
19. I've come to realize tomorrow I will... ~ get to do it all over again!
20. I've come to realize that I really want to... ~ Be the best mom that I can be. Try and improve myself each day. Also, go back to school someday (when the kids are in school) and get a degree as a Dietitian. I loved working at the hospital when I was younger and would love to do something like that - thanks Jessie!
21. I've come to realize everyone I tag to do this will.... ~ hopefully do this.
I Tag whoever has time and wants to do this.

Corbin's Articles of Faith

Here is Corbin saying the 4th and 5th (I hope you can hear the 4th - and just remember to pause my music before listening to the videos!)

Corbin has done a great job with learning the first five. He loves to say, "Mom I now know five of them - and some day I will know 1,2,3.." and he continues on to as high as he can count. I guess I need to tell him that there are only 13. I love to see the look on Justin's face when Corbin memorizes one, Justin has been the one to really teach and motivate him. All three of them are great examples to me. I just hope that I can re-memorize all of them before Corbin does!

4th Article of Faith

5th Article of Faith

Taylor's Articles of Faith

We have been so impressed with Taylor saying the Articles of Faith. We thought now that Corbin was 4 he could probably learn to say them, little did we know that just working with Corbin, Taylor would pick them right up. Taylor is usually not a big talker, so when people here him say these they are totally taken by surprise! We love our Tay!

1st Article of Faith

2nd Article of Faith

Three Little Boys

First of all, thank you to all of you who participated in our little poll - it was fun to see what everyone was thinking!
I had my ultrasound on Friday and I am going to be even more out numbered in my family - and I couldn't be any happier! The nurse who was doing the ultrasound saw within 30 seconds that we are having another boy - there is no doubt! Before the ultrasound I asked Corbin one last time what he thought we were going to have, he told me he wanted to have a "Little Man".

The last few weeks I have had a little feeling that it was going to be another little boy, but I am not one to ever really know. While I was driving to the ultrasound I was thinking that if it is another boy I didn't know if I would be as excited as I was with having Corbin and Taylor. (I know that is a terrible thing to think, because of course any baby that healthy is what I really want) So when I was sitting there looking at our little one on the screen the nurse said, "oh, it's definantly a boy," I looked at that baby and I got so excited; I couldn't believe that I was; but the thought of having another boy as sweet as Corbin and Taylor made me so happy. I love them so much and to have another will be such a wonderful blessing!

Who do you think he looks like?

Justin is so excited! He grew up as the only boy in his family (which he did love), but the thought of having a whole house full of boys makes him really happy. He has all kinds of dreams of going mountain biking, camping, hiking, playing sports, and playing around. He is the best dad, our boys love him so much and they want to be just like him when they grow up!



Justin and I would love to have a little girl some day, but for now we are just so happy to have our boys!!!

Happy 40th Anniversary Mom and Dad

Friday, April 4th was my Mom and Dad's 40th Anniversary. We planned our late Easter Egg Party with my family and surprised my parents with an anniversary party on Saturday. Mandi made an awesome video for my parents that had pictures of when my parents were younger, when they got married, us kids when we were younger, and then all of our families now. Mandi also put some of my parents favorite songs on the video. It was so great and I think my parents loved it! It was fun to look at the pictures with all of our family there. It is amazing how big the family is getting and to think it all started 40 years ago when mom and dad got married, thanks mom and dad - 6 children, 6 spouses, and 16 (almost 17) grandkids later!!!

What does deodorant do?

Corbin has figured it out. I caught Corbin getting Justin's deodorant and I asked him what he was doing. He told me that he wanted some hair under his arms so he needed some!!