Sweet Surprises

A few days ago it was my birthday and I have some things to report. First, I found out the baby is actually a BOY!! (If you scroll down to the post below, you will understand my surprise.) We broke the cycle!! So this was exciting to find out on my birthday.

Also, I woke up to Eddie doing dishes at 7 in the morning, so I wouldn't have to do them. If you knew me and the dishes situation, you would know how thoughtful this was. He also took out the trash and recycle garbage and he even put a new sack in the garbage. I know that seems ridiculous and I'm not trying to make fun of him. He really put forth the extra effort to do a really nice job on the kitchen and I really appreciated it.

Then at night I went out to PF Changs, which I've never been too and went to see the play Arsenic and Old Lace. I ended up being late to PF Changs because I thought I knew the way and didn't and drove way past. But I liked the restraunt. I got the Honey Crispy Chicken, but I tried lots of other peoples stuff which is unusual for me. We were late to the play and had to walk in after it had started, but we all enjoyed it and I'm glad they let us in!!

So I had a good day. I need to figure out a name for this boy. But I had a good time. Sorry no pictures, with running late, there just wasn't time!

The new baby... what is it??????

I think we can all figure out what the gender of the baby is going to be by looking through the pictures below. I would just like for you all to notice the pattern. I find out what the baby is today, which I am still excited for, but I think it's obvious. Maybe we will break the cycle, but I doubt it.


Teg's #1 - my #1


Teg's #2 -- My #2


Teg's #3 --- My #3

Teg's #4 ---- My #4
?????????????
Teg's #5 ----- my #5

The Nutcracker with Aunt Shyla

Aunt Shyla had a great idea to take Teila to The Nutcracker playing at the Mesa Arts Center this holiday season. It was REALLY cool. Teila used to dance and so she really enjoyed it. Shyla said it was catered to kids with their brightly colored costumes, etc. It was great and Teila LOVED going with Aunt Shyla. And who wouldn't be happy with going to El Charro first! Thank you Aunt Shyla.

Mom and I loved it too!!

We saw one of Shy's old roommates. Josie and Shy look so cute, I couldn't resist putting this up!

like mother like daughter

This little habit of mine (I'm on the left) puts my good friend in a stupor. She doesn't know whether to laugh or feel sorry for me. Probably some of both. Then to have Annie (on the right) walk in to her house today!! She was speechless. The funny thing is Annie did it herself!! (I'm so proud)

All I can say is I like to wear socks, but not shoes, most the day when it's chilly. I think this method is practical and convenient. And like my sister in law says "don't knock it till you try it."

How will potty training go?

Is it just me or will potty training a bit of a challenge? She seems kinda attached...

(again with her shirt off? I really don't know why this is.)

what's new

So my big news is that I am expecting!! Another baby that is. I am about 12 weeks right now. I've been feeling pretty good. Another reason I haven't done hardly any posts (not that I do that much anyway) is that I was in charge of the FALL FESTIVAL at Johnny's school. This is their only fundraiser and I decided last year I would take it over. Why? I don't know. No one else was volunteering. This is what happens when you start to attend PTO meetings just to get to know the school better and find out what is going on. Highly over rated!! As much as work as the FF was, It wasn't as bad as I thought. And in all truthfulness, I'm kinda glad to have had something that made me get up and get out most days. I actually think it made me feel a little better this pregnancy. So I will be due in June. Eddie and I are fighting about names, which we have never done before. Really, we almost have to not talk about it. But it will all be fine I'm sure. We are excited to have another one.

Baby blankets

These are some baby blankets that my mom has made. We picked out the fabric and I LOVE them. She was going to sell one at our Franklin Fall Festival but didn't think another teacher really liked it and so decided that it must not be that cute and so she didn't want to put it in the basket. It's the pink one, which is my favorite. She had me take these pictures so she could send them to her sister, my Aunt Kathy. So I decided to put them on my blog because I think they are so stinkin cute!! So I am sharing how wonderful my mom is and what skills she has in the baby blanket area, with my assistance of course.

Halloween costumes.

This was a first. I didn't have to make my kids stand there and smile. Annie was happy, the boys were happy, Teila is always happy. I took the pictures; it was a small miracle.

I told them to pose and this was the result, I love it!!

I'm so lucky to have these kids!!

Halloween!!

I know I have posted in a while. I will explain why after Nov. 14th, so check back then. I usually post when I am 'persuaded' too, usually by a loving sibling, anxious to see more pictures. So, Karen, these are for you.


CARVING!!
First you remove the guts!






Then Uncle Will helps draw the picture...



Then you carve, CARVE, CARVE till you can't stand it anymore. At least that's what I hear. I've never actually done it.

John worked so hard carving this little pumpkin for Joseph. And he did a great job all by himself!
Joseph loved that pumpkin.

Auntie Lydia helping Teila and 'Uncle' Steven

Mom Jarman and Steven


John carving his own pumpkin.


Our pumpkin carving party was fun at Will and Anja's. What a great FHE idea Anja had. The kids had fun and Grandma and Grandpa Woodrome came. (at least mom j and grandma look cute)


This is the outcome. Teila's (that Eddie did), John's and Joseph's


This is Lydia's pumpkin. Will drew it, and it was awesome!! But Lydia did the hard work.

GO WESTWOOD!!!


Will can always make it better. I think he was 'advising' Hannah on what to do. But Johnny for one won't hear of any 'advice' from any one else. Uncle Will knows...

blast from the past

I have decided to post some pictures of my good friend Chris. She was my best friend all through Jr. High and High School. I have wanted to make a scrapbook for her with some of these old pictures and memories I have of her and finally did!! I went to shutterfly.com and did this online scrapbook. It was so cool. Beth needs the credit, she did one for Teila and I stole the idea. Even though we talk less now, WAY less, we are still good friends and love each other. I feel like she was a blessing in my life at that time. She has so much strength about her to do what's right. I love, respect and admire her for everything her young self has been through. She has a severe kidney disease that started our senior year. She has been on dialysis and off and on since then and has had 2 kidney transplants. She has dealt with it realistically. Which is so her. She is really amazing.

This is from a hike we did for YW probably in 9th grade.


YW in Excellence probably- Chris and I in 9th grade


I think we were probably in 8th grade for this one.


We were senior's for this girls camp when we went commando

I think this was the same year. Seniors. Tegan, Me and Chris. Oh to be that cool again...


Our trip to Utah for conference. We didn't see any sessions, but we loved seeing all the sites and museums. Kelly Payne, Chris and Me. This was the spring before Iris and I got married.


This was for my 30th birthday last Jan.