THANKSgiving....

It is 8:32pm on Thanksgiving and I have yet to write my list of thanks....

1. I am so very thankful for my husband..

Rob -- Who has stood by my side for almost 5 years now even though I put him on a roller coaster.. How easy it would have been to give up on me through our times of struggle, yet he is still here, supporting and loving me the same as 5 years ago! He is the best husband, and father to our kids.. I love him and thank him for all he does for us..

2. I am thankful for my kids..

Jasmine -- I may not be her real mother, but I love her as if I were.. She is bright and cheerful, loves helping with everything and cares deeply for others!

Kasen -- How warm I feel inside to wake up to hearing him call my name "Mommy" and grateful I am to spend all day playing, laughing and teaching him. Tucking him in every night with a book and prayers.. He has a strong, caring heart! I love him more then anyone would know..

Rylee Lynn -- Even though she is still in my tummy (another 2 weeks) She makes me so happy!! I've loved her from the moment I heard her heart beating on the monitor and will still love her if she turns out to be a RED HEAD with freckles ;)

3. So thankful for my parents..

Dad -- For being there when he didn't have to be! He is the one person in my life that I can always count on to not let me down.. He has taught me values I hold close to my heart today and will for the rest of my life!

Mom -- Life wouldn't be life without her!! I run to her with any problems that arise, and she always comforts me with her words of wisdom! I couldn't ask for any other mother in the world..

4. Thankful for my siblings..

Tony -- He always seems to make me smile, no matter the mood I am in.. The care and love he shows for my family makes my tummy tickle in JOY! He has been through a lot in his life and he amazes me for the accomplishments he is making today :) I love him so much..

Tiffy -- Always there when I need her, to lend a helping hand.. For believing in me when no one else did.. I am lucky to have a sister to share my love and friendship with!

5. My extended family..

Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents and Cousins. My Nephew and Niece. And in-laws!

I have the best family in the world.. They are upbeat, warm and welcoming.. There is love in everyone's hearts and homes!

Oh and I almost forgot to mention the delicious food!!

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I have recovered from the nasty ole Swine Flu.. :) Yay!! So, we wondered on down to my brothers house to see my nephew Parker.. It is always so nice to see him! It is amazing to see how much he resembles Tony (my brother)..

Today I had a doctors appointment for baby Rylee.. I have lost 3 more pounds, but hey what's new?? I have been losing, not gaining for the past month and a half.. She is healthy though, and that is what matters the most :) I am to EAT more and DRINK tons!! I can't wait to see her, to hold her! To have that overwhelming joy again, right in my very arms..

Still to this day, I look at Kasen and to touch his skin amazes me to know "I created him" He is the most wonderful little boy I have ever met. He has come so far in so little amount of time! He is my hero, to go through all that he has been through and still keep his head up.. Most people say its because he is so little and don't know any different. I beg differ, anyone, any age, and size knows the struggles their body is going through. I love my little man :)

JASMINE & KASEN

TESLA & CADEN

Last weekend we took the kids to the Dinosaur Park to the Halloween Party they had.. It was fun!!

Ice Cream Man

Kasen got his first ICE CREAM from the Ice Cream Man....

We heard him and went and waved him down!! Biggest mistake ever because he stopped in front of our house and the line was never ending.. So, after we got our ice cream we still had to listen to the annoying music it plays the entire time we ate it!! But, Kasen enjoyed it so that is all that matters..

Camping fun...

My family and my cousin Carson's family went up to Doc's Flats a few weekends ago to camp for the weekend... We really had a blast, but I didn't take many pictures. :(

Here are a few...

Rob keeping the fire going....

Carson

Jace..

Kasen

Jasmine..

Jace kept throwing dirt in our tent!!!

Lovin camping..

Jayda Kate has arrived...

July 6th my only sister had her baby girl.. She was 6lb 6oz 19 1/2 inches long and was born at 3:17pm! Her name is Jayda and was blessed to have my middle name Kate :)

Late at night on July 5th, Tiffanie had went into labor. She did not wake up Chris to let him know because her contractions were not timing right. So, she stayed awake all night in pain. At about 10AM the following morning she finally woke him up and said it was time to go! As they were leaving her water BROKE.. She was dilating so fast and her contractions were back to back, the Doctor or Anesthesiologist could not keep her pain under control. I was saddened to hear her screaming in pain before I even made it to her room! She has a very high pain tolerance level, so to see her in that much pain almost killed me.. I was lucky enough to be her coach, Chris wanted full frontal view of Jayda being born! :) It was a beautiful moment, being there for my sister.. She has always been the one there for me, through all my trials and pains. Through thick and thin, no matter what was going on in her life. So, for me to be there for this, brought so much joy in my heart.. I am not sure the last time I felt this rejoiced. Thank you Tiffy for letting me be a part of one of your biggest days in your life! I am so proud of you, for all you are and all you've accomplished.. I LOVE YOU!!

Jayda is so precious! I am happy to be her Auntie.. I love you niece!