New Years and Utah Trip

So the day before the rest of my family is leaving to go to Utah for a week without us to spend New Years there Kjell tells my parents, who couldn't decide if they should drive or fly, that if they drive the kids and I could go with them. Kjell and I had decided not to go so we could save the money and because we were trying to move into our house. Also January First is a very busy day for Kjell at work so he wouldn't be able to take time off. When I looked at him shocked he was like well if you all go I could get a lot done at the new house and I wouldn't feel bad not spending the time with you. I was concerned about New Years and not being able to celebrate together and he pointed out that we have spent at least half our New Year's together apart. So I packed up my kids and we went. Drew was very happy to spend the extra time with all of his cousins from my side. When we are all together I hardly see him.

We went sledding up at Soldier Hollow and the older kids loved it. My dad took Chaz as I couldn't sled and he hated it! He loved to play in the snow though and like the hotdogs we ate for lunch afterwards even more!

There was lots of snow this trip and the kids loved building snowmen. We also celebrated my dad's birthday on the second. I had fun relaxing as I got lots of help with the kids.

Hope Everyone is enjoying their New Year and a month how are those resolutions coming?

Christmas

I know I am a little behind but I want to turn my blog into a scrapbook someday so I have to play catch-up. We had a great Christmas. It was really fun watching Chaz open presents. I felt bad because he is so young and doesn't ask for presents so we didn't get him much. I was out on Christmas Eve at the store trying to decide what to get him because I had nothing yet. It ended up that the toy I picked he loved and didn't even want to open anything else after that. He did enjoy sitting in the presents though. His vocabulary seamed to take off as well. He was saying Santa, tree, pretty, lights, all these new words. At Christmas dinner he was playing with my grandma. We call her grandma Nancy and he was flirting with her. Drew had a Transformer Christmas. Almost every present was a transformer or at least had the logo on it. He was so excited each time he opened one. Nana and Papa sent him one of his favorites he won't let Chaz touch it. Kjell and I got stuff and gifts certificates for the house, which is almost ready for us to move to. I will post pictures on that soon. We enjoyed reading all the Christmas cards and I enjoyed being in the kitchen with my mom and the kids. Now that it's over it seams like it went by to fast.

Trouble Makers

I know it's my fault that Chaz had the opportunity to make the mess he did because I 1. wasn't watching him and 2. left the supplies out but it's still frustrates me when I hear my mom scream my name from the other room and know one of my kids have just destroyed something of hers. She wasn't as mad as I thought she was when I got there and we're not sure how much damage is done to the table cloth that was underneath, I should have gotten a picture of that. He sure had a good time though until we had to give him a bath and his skin is still red, so is mine. I am hoping it will come out of his outfit but as it was red food coloring from Michaels it probably won't. Hours later and his diapers are even red! At least he's in color with the season right?

Update

I had an appointment yesterday and was told I can return to normal activity with no restrictions. Truth be told I have been getting back to normal activities for about a week now. I appreciate every ones help and well wishes. The baby looks healthy and I am excited to get my holiday shopping and baking underway. Here is a pic we received yesterday of our little boy!

Our New Home!

Kjell and I bought a home! It closed last Wednesday and Kjell has been there everyday since working hard to make it ready to move in. With me on bed rest it will take longer to get ready but he's determined! It has been difficult to pick paint colors from a bed but we still hope to move in before Christmas. On a side note my problems have stopped but I haven't been cleared by the doctor to get off of bed rest yet. I appreciate everyones support and concern, it means a lot to know so many are pulling for me and my family.

Thanksgiving

I can't believe it's December! We had a fun Thanksgiving in Utah. We were hoping it would snow and it did but it melted by noon. We got to spend some time with some of Kjell's family, his brother Vegor and his wife Errin, and his sister Kirsten and her hubby Nic.

Our Thanksgiving Feast.The Snow came on Black Friday

Drew relaxing in my parents big bath with tons of bubbles. He asked me about every5 minutes to take a bath, all day everyday. Chaz was afraid to get in the bath when the jets were turned on.Hanging out in the backyard making smores in the fire pit. It was to cold for me I took my smores inside!We were in Utah for a week and I feel so bad I wasn't able to see any of my friends. I wasn't feeling well the first few days and then on Thanksgiving I ended up in the Hospital. What would a trip to Utah be with out me going to the hospital at least once. I am 16 weeks pregnant and started to have some problems Thursday night. We went to the hospital in Heber (where we were) and they listened for the heartbeat said it was strong and sent us home. I received a very special blessing from my husband that both the baby and I would be ok and healthy. During the blessing he kept using "he" when talking about the baby. The next day everything was fine and so about 11 we went to Sears to take part in some black Friday shopping. My problem started again while we were at the store and so we went to the hospital in Provo. They were so good to me. I was there for 5 hours but had great care, especially from this one nurse Stacie. They ran many tests but found nothing wrong. During the Ultra Sound I think I saw a penis and when I said this to Kjell he said he thought it was a boy when he was giving me the blessing the night before. Those of you that know me must know how badly I want a girl but I was not disappointed at all by this news. I actually was more sad when I learned that Chaz was a boy. I just hope this baby continues to grow and develop as it should and will be strong and healthy when it enters into this world. I was put on bed rest (meaning only allowed to get up to use the bathroom) until I was able to see my doctor here in Fresno. After being seen there yesterday there is still no answer but that I am further along than we thought (16 instead of 15 weeks). They said I am to continue to be on "Modified" bed rest (meaning I can get up to do small things but nothing to physical). So I am home taking it easy and thinking of all the things I have to do. My friends have already offered to do so much and I am grateful for all their support. My parents and sisters have been wonderful. And I have to say after this weekend I love my husband even more. He took such good care of me and the boys, never once complaining and catering to my every need. His patience surprised and humbled me because I am not sure I would have been so patient and generous. I will be seen again in 2 weeks for another ultra sound and am told this can all be a normal part of pregnancy and many women go on bed rest for a while and then go on to have a normal pregnancy. This is what we are hoping and praying for.

So I am in Seattle. I bought my tickets Tuesday night and flew out Wednesday night. My sister lives here and she has a business called La Vie En Rose. It's mostly a bakery but she also makes picture frames. So twice a year she participates in what they call a Boutique. It's like a home show where different vendors gather together and sell their items in the same place. It's usually in October and March but Becky decided to participate in a special holiday one this month. I came to help her bake, frost, package, print, label, price, and help out with the kids. True to my form I feel like even though I came and tried to be helpful we probably caused more trouble than helped and made Becky's life more stressful. Her kids got sick Friday night, probably brought that with us to. But her items sold at the show when lots of vendors didn't sell anything. It was neat to see the different (and same) things the people here were selling.

And I had a fun time watching Drew and Chaz play with their cousins. Drew loves to come here and visit, he asks almost daily when we can go to Seattle. Last time Becky was in Fresno by herself we were getting ready to take her to the airport for her return flight and Drew came out to the car and asked if he could go. I said sure and he said ok I will go pack my bag. I thought he just wanted to go to the airport, I had no idea he meant to Seattle.

I haven't been here to visit for over a year so of course I had to hit all the food places I love to eat at and shop at the Costco's here because they have the best stuff! Costco was started here and so these stores get a lot of high-end items that a most other stores don't.

And once again our time is winding down and I am so sad I don't live closer to all of my family. This was the first time I have traveled with both of my kids by myself and it wasn't as enjoyable as I hoped it would be. Both kids were driving me crazy (at least it was only a 2 1/2 hour flight). Also with the cost of plane tickets, Chaz will be 2 in May, I just worry that I won't be back for a while and I miss spending time with Becky and her family. They are so generous and caring, they make me feel right at home even letting Chaz have Mason's room so I can sleep.

I do miss Kjell though and have a lot going on in Fresno that I kinda just left. Luckily I have good friends who are picking up the slack for me. So I will enjoy my last day here and then look forward to Christmas when Becky and her family will come see us!