I hope that everyone had a good Easter :) We sure did. Our festivities started last week:
I had boughten some stuff to do an Easter egg hunt in our back yard. It turned out really fun. So we had that last Monday on April 6, 2009. It was such good weather and we weren't sure if we'd have both boys AND good weather again.
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Before the hunt (BTW, isn't our playhouse adorable???)
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I love the smirk on her face!
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Showing me their baskets:
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Awww. She's so pretty. I love this pic!
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After the hunt
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Ben and Brax love to ride down the backyard hill on this truck
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They were showing us how they turn into "Safeguard". For those of you who don't know, JetFire and JetStorm are transformers who are brothers ... they transform together to make "Safeguard!"
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Mom and Brax
Then on Friday, April 10, 2009, we did our easter egg coloring. I love easter egg coloring but at the same time, it's hard with two little boys. I needed more adult supervision. I guess I'm just too anal about not making a huge mess that it takes some fun out of the moment. If it was good weather I would have done it outside - but it wasn't.






In the long run it turned out good and here are our eggs! Each of the kiddos got 3 (I just cooked enough that fit in the pan) and David and I got two each. One was for me and one was for the baby :)
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The kids' face eggs
Then yesterday, Easter Sunday, we went to our new ward. There are a lot of older people in it. But, I always seem to become friends with the older ladies first anyway for some reason. I have no idea why that is. It was funny cuz Ayla was like, "Me too. At school, all of my friends are a year or two older than men." I laughed and said, "Um, I'm talking the lady who befriended me was like 78!"
We didn't have either of the boys so that always makes holidays a little bit less fun - but it was a very nice, long, relaxing weekend.
We then headed over to the Miller's for Easter dinner. They are always so sweet to include us in their family things. But, we couldn't stay long because - then I had to go pick up Braxton and head over to my Momma's. IT WAS HER BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY, TOO :) !
What can I say. I love my mom. When my parent's divorced it was really just me, my mom and my sister, Malinda. So, from about the time I was 7 it was just "us". When my mom and Greg got married when I was 14, I had a very hard time with it. I was happy she was happy. But, she wasn't all to myself anymore. I was the only one left at home and now I had to share. Never knew I hated sharing so much. It wasn't that I disliked Greg - it was just such a BIG change.
After I grew up, got married, and moved away I became such good friends with my mom. I called her ALL the time and missed her dearly. I loved coming home for small visits and vacations. I realized just how blessed I was to have a mom like her. She was a strict mom. But, I can see now why she did the things that she did -- and I admire her. I'm so glad I was blessed with a "mom" and not another "friend". Because now, we are such great friends....
She and Greg helped me through my separation and divorce. They were there for support for me. And when my mom fell and shattered her tibia ... I seriously thought she was going to die and I have never been so scared in my life. The doctor had told her, even 20 years earlier, they probably would not have been able to fix her leg. To save her life, they would have had to amputate her leg! I feel so blessed that I stopped by early from work that day she fell. Had she been alone in the basement for a few hours, I think this story wouldn't have as good of a ending.
She's in pain ALL of the time - but, she is able to function and get things done by herself. Which would drive her cRaZy if she couldn't.
I'm so glad that we were able to celebrate another birthday with her. I'm grateful my husband willingly comes with me to visit her/them on these occasions. :) I love my family.
Anyway, Happy 64th Birthday MOM! I LOVE YOU!
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As for the baby....
I SO do not remember Braxton's pregnancy being like this. Yes, I'm complaining. Sure ... Believe me, I'm grateful that I'm not throwing up all day, everyday for 9 months like I was with Brax. But, this pregnancy obviously has it's own difficulties.
About 2 1/2 weeks ago, I had contractions for atleast 2 hours straight about 5-6 minutes apart. I was so scared. I was about ready to call my midwife. Then I noticed they were getting further apart and not lasting as long.
Well, now --- it's not really contractions but frequent cramping. I feel like I can feel my muscles stretching and tearing. It's so weird!
I have 2 1/2 months left and this baby is already keeping me up at night from being so active!
After church yesterday, David and I took a nap (or tried to take one). David was laying on his side and I cozied on up right behind him. The baby started moving and kicking like normal and David was like, "HOLY CRAP! Is he always like this?" He said it felt like he was boxing in there. This baby has to be so strong! Then David told me, "Have I told you about when I was born?" Apparently, right after he was born, the doctors put him down to clean him and he rolled over to his stomach, put his arms out, and lifted his head up and started looking around the room.
WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE TO KNOW BEFORE I GOT PREGNANT. lol.

We have nicknamed him "bam bam". I swear he's gonna explode out through my stomach! I wonder if that has ever happened before? If not, I might just make history.
I don't necessarily wish he was here now, because, then I for sure wouldn't be sleeping. So ... ya win some, ya lose some, I guess.
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ONE MORE THING, on the way home from my mom's, the Miller's called us. They were in a serious car accident. Dave ran the red light and they got T-boned, but they are ok.
We just want them to know that we love them and are glad that they are ok!!!
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