Ok so having a new baby has severely limited my free computer time. Collin Lee was born 8-2-09 he was 7lb. 4oz. 20inches. The experience was a little crazy. My contractions started enough for the hospital to have my come in, but then fizzled out. Since I was already there, they decided to keep me and bring on the pitocin (not fun by the way) which jump started my contractions but then I went from 5cm to 10cm in 11 minutes. So needless to say I got to give birth drug free. Which was the most painful but most rewarding experience of my life. We have adjusted well to the new addition and can't imagine life without him! Caden is doing well in 3rd grade and Brenden in pre-k. Joe's job is going well too!! We are getting ready for the first Halloween in 3 years Joe will be here with us. Caden is being a mummy, Brenden a vampire and Collin a hot dog too cute!!

The boys started swim lessons this past week and are both doing really well. They both finished soccer and now Caden is in the middle of baseball. All their sports keep us really busy. Joe is playing softball on Wednesday nights, it's fun to go and watch him play. The weather has been unusually cool for June these past few weeks, but being in my 3rd trimester I'm not complaining. I had my baby shower last weekend, it was very nice. I'm grateful to have such good friends and family.

Spring is in the air. Though I know that March can be a big snow month just being able to wear capri's and flip flops has made my mood a little brighter. I am now 17 weeks along and we will have our ultra sound on the 24th! Caden is doing great in school and Brenden is really looking forward to starting pre-school next fall. Caden has started another session of soccer and we signed Brenden up for his first time! Joe is probably going to coach his team. Brenden turns 4 next week I can hardly believe how fast time goes by. I turned 30 let a new decade begin!

Well time flys when you are having fun, or in my case up to my eyeballs in stress. Joe was layed off from his job on Dec 31 and the reprocuscions have been great. I was about 10 weeks pregnant when we got the bad news and we immediately lost our health insurance. I had to go the fun route of getting on Medicaid and me and Caden were accepted right away but someone entered Brendens birth date in the system as Joe's and he was denied. You would think that it would be a simple enough mistake to correct but when dealing with state employees nothing is simple. Joe has started working again but with a significant cut in pay so now we are currently fighting with Countrywide to not lose our house, they are very difficult to work with and not very helpful I might add. Good news is I am now 16 weeks pregnant so we will be finding out the baby gender soon! I'm ready for spring!!! Just thought I would add that random thought...

Exciting News

Been gone awhile, I guess being a mom of 2, wife, house cleaner, cook, taxi, personal shopper, etc... will keep you a tad busy. Caden finished all his sports for the year, thank goodness because it was wearing me down. He will start another season of spring soccer in March. He is doing very well at the new charter school he started this year, we are thankful for that. Brenden is still doing gymnastics but that is only one day a week so I can handle that. He will start pre-K next fall. Joe's job relocated him to North Dakota, longer drive, longer time away, no fun. I'm still cleaning houses and with this economy I'm thankful people are still willing to pay for a house keeper. Still doing day care for our church a few shifts per month. I'm also watching my good friend Jessica's 3 month old baby boy Zade. He is a very mellow easy going baby and Joe and I joke he is a good memory refresher for having a baby in the house again and good practice for having 3 kids. Which by the way we will have next August! Hoping for a girl this time but trying each day to remember GOD is in control so we will get what we are meant to have!! I'll keep you all posted with baby news!!!

Fall is in the air! Only 2 more weeks until Halloween. The kids have picked their costumes, Caden a vampire and Brenden a ninja. The are both having their faces painted spooky. Brenden asks every day if it's Halloween yet.

Caden has been busy with sports. Dean took him to a Colorado Rapids game and Joe and Papa took him to a CU Buffs game. We are still busy with 2 sports, soccer and flag football. Needless to say I will be glad to take a break soon.

Joe leaves tomorrow for North Dakota. they moved his rig there and are starting them on a 2 week on 2 week off schedule, I'm super bummed. Being a single mom for 10 days at a time was bad enough not sure how 2 full weeks will be. Prayers will probably be needed!

I'm enjoying the cooler weather, though not looking forward to snow. Hopefully it will hold out awhile longer. Joe and I have been busy painting our house, we finally agreed on the last 3 colors so that project should be done soon.

Autumn is here

Well it is officially fall where did the summer go? As usual it went by to fast, however I always enjoy the last few months of the year and the holidays that they offer. We love Halloween here for the chance to dress up in silly or sometimes spooky costumes. This year Joe is supposed to be home but his work now has is schedule up in the air so we'll see what happens. Brenden wants to be a ninja, Caden is still undecided. I'm looking forward to picking out a doggy costume for Zoey! After Halloween I go into holiday mode, I love shopping for presents and decorating the house it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy! Hopefully Joe will get to be here got Thanksgiving and Christmas so had to work both last year. I know he would enjoy being home and we would enjoy having him!