What do I have to do...

to stop injuring myself before this baby comes?

Yesterday I took the girls out riding bikes and to the neighborhood park. We didn't last too long out there because Cheyenne started complaining that her hands were hurting (cold). It was a bit cold and I HATE being out in the cold but I tried to suck it up and stay out there for the girlies. Luckily they wanted to go home.

We got right in front of our house and Cheyenne just stopped, she was complaining that her legs wouldn't work anymore and couldn't pedal the bike. Really. Oh goodness, she's the ultimate diva!

As she was trying to get off the bike she pushed it back so I took a step back and twisted my ankle. Oh it hurt so bad I just stood there, at the bottom of our driveway, trying not to look like a complete fool in front of my neighbors. I'm sure my face gave it away though. So I hobbled up the driveway and into the house. It seemed to be ok after a while so I took the girls to the mall to play there.

It felt just fine all day until last night when I finally sat down for a rest and I could just feel it swell up and hurt whenever I put pressure on it.

Seriously, I think we need to invest in some kind of bubble device (Seinfeld) and just live in that until she comes.

Has anyone else out there been this clumsy when you were pregnant?? Granted, 3 injuries doesn't seem like a lot but it sure feels like it when you are pregnant and can only take Tylenol.

Hello blog

Well it's been a while. Not much going on here, just life. I have about 6 weeks left until we welcome a new addition to the family and it hit me last week....I've got to get all these projects done that I've had lined up for long time now. So here's the first project and I started on these like a year ago. I finally finished and the girls loved them and were so excited to wear them to church.

Granted, I know they look homemade but my girls loved them and that makes me happy. Now, I'm no where near the level as my sis-in-law Leisel but maybe if I keep working at it.

Now here's a little baby lovin'!!!

Just look at those adorable little girls, Steph says that they love to snuggle with each other.

Is that the cutest thing ever??

Twinners are here

Payton born at 6:53 19 inches 5 lb 10 oz
Brooklyn born at 6:54 19 inches 5 lbs 15 oz

My cute little nieces are here!!! Their mom is a real courageous woman, Love you Steph!!!

Congrats to your new family!!!

Stairs are hard!!!

Warning: Humiliating Story About Me

Today the girls and I had a play date with a friend. The girls played with her little girl while we talked photography (my fellow photographer). While walking down the stairs with my cameras and computer my foot slipped on a step and I hit the stair right on my bum and then the next stair and the next. My friend (poor thing) had this horrified look on her face as I landed on the bottom step. I'm sure I had this look of pain but trying to smile and laugh at myself.

So I continued trying to keep a straight face and play it off, all the while just wanting to scream and cry. It hurt!

So we talked and talked about photography and I wasn't feeling too bad. When we left the pain just kicked in. I tried to ignore it and keep going with my day but I couldn't ignore it anymore. I called my doctor...Oh, I guess I should explain a bit more, I wouldn't have had a big problem with it but when I fell and hit the stairs I felt it in my stomach as well and it hurt there as well. So I asked my doc if I should be concerned with this. He told me to go to the hospital to get checked out. Apparently, even if you fall on your bum hard enough you could do some damage to the placenta. Oh man, really, my clumsiness could do some real damage?!!! Well duh, I knew that but it sure doesn't make you feel good about yourself when it happens.

Well to ease your mind, the baby is just fine and everything is good...except for my bum. Have I told you that it hurts? So now, I'm sore and in even more pain than what normal pregnancy pains bring.

I know, I know poor me! Boo Hoo, right!!

Note to self...you are going to be very sore tomorrow so stop whining about it tonight!

To demonstrate more of my clumsiness, this is the second fall I've had. On our way to Utah, we stopped at a gas station, I was outside doing the gas and decided to play with the girls through the window. Well, I had to step over the hose. I miscalculated how high the hose was and my feet got caught up and I fell on my knees. Knees hit the pavement first with my feet up in the air and then the hands came down. Oh the pain!!

Tonight when Josh walked in our little room at the hospital, the first thing he says sarcastically, "You need to stop falling." HaHaHa!!! Poor guy, he's had to take me to the hospital so many times. He's such an amazing guy, I love him for always being there for me and even in my clumsy moments. It's got to get to a point where he just rolls his eyes when he hears of these things.

A new favorite

I did a photo shoot for my friend and her new baby born on Christmas Eve.

Just wanted to share my favorite from that shoot.

TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE...

On your special day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Where do I even start and how do I put into words how amazing you are? (you know me with words...not very good with them)

In our 5 1/2 years of getting to know each other you've been extremely patient with me (and I'm sure that's been difficult). You continue to amaze me with your drive and motivation, your knowledge and the way you learn, your perspective on life and your love for your girls. It melts my heart to see you play with your girls, to see the joy on their face when their daddy plays with them. It's such a wonderful sight!!!

I pray everyday that I can be the best wife that you deserve, even though I have a long way to go! I'm excited to continue to grow and learn with you and from you for the next 50+ years! hahaha Yes 50+ years!!

You are the love of my life and the most amazing person I know!!!

Love you babe!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

A little bit of Christmas...

I must be a little burnt out from taking pictures because I've been slacking but here's a few that I managed to get over the holidays...

The girls absolutely loved the big box of "white stuff" and had a blast playing in it.

Watching cartoons in the box.

Cute little girls.

Me and my 3 girls at Temple Square.

The girls got their big Santa gifts and love them...

Ayva got a bike.

CRASH!!!

And Cheyenne got a scooter.

Ayva loves her bike and is doing very well with it.