2 months in a nutshell!

Life is still going on at the Young house even though I have not been feeling like a normal person or up to blogging. Instead I have spent most nights hugging my toilet and wondering why I thought being pregnant again would be different this time and fun. HA! We celebrated Halloween and loved our weeks of parties. This was the start of my sickness. My little cowboy and Indian wanted a boys only party so friends were invited and fun was had by all. Grandma and Grandpa Stewie came for Halloween and we all had a blast. Candy was not in shortage and me being soooooo sick the next week and Damon in Guatemala I think the boys took advantage and ate most of it!

For Damon's birthday we were able to sneak away to Zion. Zofran was helping and life was starting to feel more normal again. We had a great time being together exploring and having a few days to ourselves.

We celebrated Damon's 32 birthday with friends. Shane was happy for a "party" and I was happy I didn't have to cook!

Thanksgiving was quiet with just us yet I cooked enough food for an army. For some reason I cannot make smaller sized side dishes! Right as we sat down to eat Damon's pager went off and he almost had to leave for work. I was so frustrated but then he was able to stay because someone else took the call. Yeah!

December was full of candy, decorating, food, and fun. Damon and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniverary. Grandma and Grandpa Stewie do the 12 Days of Christmas for the boys and they love opening presents. They love chocolate from the Advent Calendar each morning. We picked out a beautiful tree and the boys loved seeing their ornaments from when they were babies. I kept wondering what I'll be able to pick out next year for the new baby. Grandma and Grandpa Stewie came for Christmas and then we went to Ventura for a few days to celebrate with the Young.

Life has been busy, but good. I am starting to feel human again. I still take Mommy crack AKA Zofran to help me feel better and it has slown down the barfing from 10 times a day, to 5 times a day, to 2-3 times a day, to 1 time a day, to every few days and now once a week! I'm thrilled and we can even call it my Christmas miracle.

So now that the baby is being nicer to it's mommy expect more updates and happier days.

too EVERYTHING!

I use to not understand the lack of blogging from pregnant women. They seem to fall off blogland for the first trimester or maybe even longer! NOW, I understand. I understand completely how the computer is just too much to even sit down at. Too much energy to think of something to write about and pictures to post. Too tired to stay awake at night and get caught up and blog. Too sick to care about anything that is not essential. Now I get it. I promise to come back, some day but for today just know I'm too everything to want to blog.

Instead I leave you with a picture of a time (last month) when I had the energy to go do fun things with my kids!

Changes

We have had a lot of changes in our house lately. Blog posts have been slow and there are reasons for all these changes. My favorite drink of choice has now turned into a taste of toxic syrup. The thought of drinking it makes me sick! Instead, I enjoy my usual least favorite drink, milk. A gallon a week sweetened with this delicious chocolate flavor now hits the spot!

Bed time for everyone has changed around here too. Instead of late nights for me I have to try my hardest to stay up for a little "me time." Most nights I don't make it and am asleep by 8 p.m.

We have 2 big brothers waiting for the arrival of

a new baby!!

Yes, we are going to have a new baby in our home come June. We are beyond thrilled. Change is always good when it means there will be a baby! Can you see how much the baby looks like Damon in it's 7 week ultrasound! We hope the time goes quickly because we all can't wait.

I need to give full credit to this picture to Damon. He is already a proud Daddy and wanted this picture taken to announce the birth of his next little peanut! He's in love already and it's only been 8 weeks.

Now I know my 2 little guys will be excellent brothers. They adore babies. If a baby cries Trevor runs for the binkie or a toy. Shane always helps make babies smile so I cannot wait to see them with their own brother or sister. Shane hopes for a girl and Trevor hopes for a boy. For now, we will wait and I will continue to enjoy the hugs and kisses my belly gets each day from ALL of my boys!

Enjoying Fall

Living in Vegas there aren't traditional seasons. It's more like Summer and the rest of the year. We decided to take a little week-end trip to Duck Creek in Utah to see the Fall colors. When we got there Saturday the weather was perfect. A chilly Fall day but not too bad. Damon took the boys fishing, but we had no luck. Shane is Damon's sidekick and loves watching him and helping him fish. They walk around the river looking for the perfect spot and enjoy being together. I love watching them. I usually watch from afar because Trevor and I are off doing our own thing.

Damon in his element.

Trevor loves to hold the pole for a few seconds and swings it around and then he is off!

This time Trevor and I collected leaves. They were beautiful falling from all the Aspen trees. Then we spent the rest of the morning throwing rocks into the river. Doesn't sound too adventurous but we both love it!

Shane could last all day out at the river fishing with Daddy.

Shane loves to get behind the camera and take a few pictures too.

Once we fished for awhile we met up with Grandma and Grandpa Young. There were on a little vacation and we decided to all spend a few days together. It was great to spend some time with them! We had a yummy picnic and along with a fire and smores then decided to look for some Fall colors and made it to Bryce! By this time it was getting cold and our Vegas boys don't deal well with the cold!

I think the last time I was here I was about 15 years old. It was beautiful.

Damon and I left the kids with Grandma and Grandpa for a little bit so we could hike to the top to see the view. It was amazing but my camera battery died! It's fun being together even if it's just a short 20 minute hike! The next day we woke up to windy and cold weather! All the leaves were falling and soon so were the trees! The mountain men AKA Damon and Larry had to move a fallen over tree out of the road so we could drive. What an adventure.

After driving through an aspen grove and seeing and hearing this giant pine tree fall right in front of us we decided it was time to get out of there!

Another great week-end together with those I love. It couldn't be better and I always look forward to our next adventure!

From the Bottom of Our Hearts

Thank you! Our first Brite Blue photo shoot was a huge success. Children came, pictures were taken, and donations were made.

With the smiles of these beautiful children others will receive joy...

because of their parents kind hearts.

Brite Blue takes your donations and places smiles onto poverty stricken children by giving them an education.

Thanks you, thank you, thank you!

We cannot express our gratitude to all who have donated to Brite Blue this year. Our hearts are full. The smiles of our children will now give smiles to children across the world in a small village. Our children have warm baths and beds. Food always at their disposal and now because of every one's kindness more children will be able to do the unimaginable, go to school!

Hope will be given to the beautiful children of Guatemala in over a week. Damon is over joyed with every one's kindness and help. We will continue to keep you updated of the success of the children of Brite Blue. For now, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

My Buddy

This little guy brings me so many emotions each day. He brings me love, frustration, laughter, happiness, sleepiness, friendship and more joy then I could ever have dreamed.Always wanting to play cars or watch TV with me. I can just give him a look and he knows I need a kiss and love which he is always quick to give. He showers me with love each day which is probably the only reason I can handle his craziness! He can be wild and crazy and know just what buttons to push but all he has to do is flash that adorable smile and I laugh at Mr. Trevor, my buddy!

Peace

Peace is something I usually take for granted. I feel peace while walking in my neighborhood. Peace when my kids are sleeping sweetly. Peace when Damon holds me in his arms. I am told I live in a bubble. Living carefree going about my life in bliss not worrying about what most worry about in this cold world. I go about my life with lunch dates and park playing all while Damon is keeping peace in our community. He sees more than most will in a thousand lifetimes. He helps those that cannot help themselves. The horror and hate he sees on most days are things most of us cannot even imagine yet he comes home and takes his badge off. He give me a kiss and begins to play with his boys. Pushing back the stress of his workdays and not only bringing peace into our home but laughter too.

He returns safe to us, his family, and I always say a small prayer. A prayer of gratitude he is home safe and we can continue to make memories together.

I am proud of Damon and the peace he brings into the world. I get to continue to live in my bubble of peace while he is out serving our community.