36 weeks and counting...

36 WeeKs!

What's been going on?

::At 35 weeks I was dilated to a 2 and about 70 percent effaced, but still a -2 station.

::I go to the Dr. tomorrow morning to find out more

::I have been contracting like crazy the last week...all day long!

::I cannot stop cleaning! It's bad!

::But I LOVE it clean...too bad it just doesn't stay.

::I am so not even ready for her yet...I have lots to do and get for this child. Like a car seat, bed, more blankets, swing, ect. Yes all the big stuff.

::I can't sleep at night anymore. Thank goodness for Tylenol pm every now and then

::She is still very active and is still awake around 11 pm every night.

::If I have had a busy day...my ankles are swollen for sure.

::She still isn't in my ribs, which is so nice. She must be a short little bugger!

::I have only had 3 ultrasounds and my last one was at 20 weeks, so we don't know what she is going to look like...total surprise.

::Heartburn like CrAzY still.

::Lots of back pain

::I have a very good feeling she will be coming early on her own I hope!

::My Dr. will induce in TWO weeks if I want him too and if I haven't had her

::I really want her to come on her own though

::Boobs are huge and oh do they hurt!
::I miss bending over like a normal person

::Kind of sad this could really be my last and final pregnancy.

::But I am ready for it to be over!::I eat a bowl of cereal almost every night before bed...always sugar cereal. SO bad, I know

::We really CANNOT wait for her arrival!!!

That's just a tid bit about what is going on! Now I think I have something I got to go clean!

~:::A little ArIzOnA with the SiStA's:::~

The other sister and I decided we were going to head down to Arizona to surprise Danielle and her kiddos. We decided this on a Wednesday and left Sunday, so pretty last minute. And we were taking all our kids...except Alisha's oldest two. We called Corey and told him of our great idea and he was good with it and promised not to tell the wifey! So Alisha and I and five kids loaded up in the car and headed that way Sunday morning. What a drive that is! Kids actually did pretty good for not sleeping until the last hour or so. We didn't arrive until 11:00 that night and Corey did an awesome job of keeping her awake and himself awake for that matter since he had to get up early for work. We sent Jaydyn and Mckell to go knock on the door while Alisha and I hid behind the bushes to record it. Let's just say she was SO surprised! We pulled it off...which was so hard because I wanted to tell her so bad! I am glad we didn't though because her reaction was priceless! We were tired, the kids were tired, so we visited for a bit and got beds ready and crashed! Kaiya wasn't awake to see that her cousins drove all that way to surprise her so the next morning was fun to see her little reaction! It was perfect and she was SO excited!

Let's just say we did a lot of hanging out, swimming, eating good grub, and playing some good ol cards, watching our shows, and listening to Karston watch his shows which is either Toy Story 3 or Tangled about a million times. He LOVES those two movies and he will actually sit and watch the whole thing! We stayed a whole week and laughed and laughed! Such a good time to spend with my sisters! My mom and other sister Bobbi wished so bad they could have made it, but it just didn't work out that way! We sure missed them though. It was nice and HOT! Holy cow it was hot, especially being 35 weeks pregnant, but it was okay, hopefully I sweated off a couple pounds while I was there! Let's just say by the end of the trip kids needed a break. More fighting as the days wore on, but they all ended up doing pretty good! Even my Saydey girl who only had a couple fits!! She is my home body so I was a little worried about her, but she did great. Actually on our way out of our neighborhood, to go to Arizona she asked if she could stay with her dad. So precious...but we got her nice and excited to come with us! She was okay with it, thank goodness! Let the good times roll...

One of the days swimming...I am thinking the first day...

They all LOVED jumping off this rock and Danielle's in law's pool.

:::TrIcKs:::

Oh I just LOVE this picture of the cousins...minus Karston and Rikki

KaIyA RaE

EaStOn CreW

RiKKi MaRee

Yes, I posted this...shouldn't have, but this is how we chilled for about a half hour! SO CUTE!

Saydey and her Aunt Sha! She loves her some snuggle time.

We went to eat lunch at Rainforest Cafe in Mills Mall which is a must. We have done it every year now so I think we should make it a tradition.

Oh and more swimming...Karston had never used floaties before and he figured those things right out! He was swimming all over the pool with those on. He also was jumping from the rock the BIG kids were jumping off all by himself! He LOVED jumping in the pool. He just kept telling me to watch him or take a picture! So cute! Got lots on video.

We sure did have so much FUN hanging out with Corey and Danielle and their precious little ones. Thank you thank you for having us all for a WHOLE week! I am sure it was stressful, but so much fun! We LOVE you guys so much and can't wait to see you soon! Now for the drive home...it was long but we made it safe to our sweet hubby's and daddy's who we all missed so much!!!

:::DeeR CReeK:::

A couple weeks ago me and the family met up with my mom and that family to do some boating at Deer Creek. We go every year at least once...sometimes more. The Olivers and Imel's didn't make it this year, but we sure did. We always love us some boating time...especially on Grandpa's BIG boat! Kids absolutely love it because grandpa will tow them all day long. They Love the tube and the ski's! We have such brave kiddos that will try almost anything! I am thankful for that. I on the other hand didn't do much! I am usually out there just as much as the kids. Next year though. Jaydyn also got to bring her best friend along. The night before Allison slept over at our house and woke up early with us to go boating! Jaydyn's very first friend sleepover! So fun!

My cute sister, Bobbi. She just turned 16, so if ya all know any cute boys send them my way!!The Oh so handsome hubby...

They were just enjoying the rays up top of the boat on the tube.

Karston and my cute brother, Ryan. Karston loves him!

Saydey and her daddy!! She LOVES her some daddy time!

This picture is so sweet. She wanted to try skiing so bad, but then got too nervous because she didn't want the water in her face. When it was about time to go she wanted to try again so bad, but it was all put away, so next time for sure! What a brave little girl!

WHOO HOO!!! Jaydyn got up on the ski's!! It only took her about four tries and then she did it with the help of daddy in lake to help her! She rode around the lake for almost ten minutes then we let go of the rope to make her stop back by her dad! She kept looking back to see where the heck he was. Too cute. It was a very proud moment for daddy and I! I think I felt a tear run down my cheek!

I just thought this picture was cool of Bobbi skiing! This was her first time too and she got right up and did awesome!

The BIG 26 and Tim McGraw

Yes Yes...I turned the big 26 on August 4th. Wasn't too happy about it, but I figured I should just enjoy getting older because it's just going to happen. Jay brought me four dozen gorgeous red roses that are to die for. So pretty, and they make my house smell so good. Oh I love fresh flowers. In the afternoon just us and the kids took the boat out to Utah lake for a couple hours which is always fun, then it started raining so we took off to get ready to go to The Gateway to shop and eat dinner. We went to the California Pizza Kitchen. So yummy, but crappy service! We sat outside and enjoyed each others company...haha with three kids! It was nice though. Then shop shop shop we went. Got some cute stuff. Then we let the kids play in the water for awhile. I had to run to Old Navy and get them some dry jammies to go home in because they were soaked and if my kids have to stay in wet clothes they are NOT happy. We got them some white hot chocolate from good ol Starbucks and just sat outside and watched the kids play. It was so nice...just hanging out with our family! I also got Tim McGraw tickets for Jay and I and the girls to go since last year we promised that they could go. So that we did. Tim comes every year either on my birthday or within a day or two. We go every year, and I have been pregnant...way pregnant with all of my kids but Karston. Gotta love that! Still so so fun though! Best birthday ever!! Kids defiantly make it challenging, but it is so worth it. I LOVE them so so much. Jay and I usually just go out for our birthday's, but this was just as fun! So thank you to my sweet sweet kids and my sexy husband for everything!

Karston at dinner, not wanting to even look at the camera! But I LOVE this one of him.

Girls all dry after getting so soaked with their yummy drinks.

Again...little dude would not look at the camera, best I got.

Such a stinker boy! But so so cute!

::TiM McGrAw::

Here we are at Tim McGraw! He was here August 6th at Yusana. The girls were so so so excited to go see the real him. They had a blast I think. It was pretty hot when we got there, and they were so good about it. They just kept wanting Tim out on the stage. Jay got them each a huge drink and some popcorn. Towards the end...Jaydyn started to get tired and mad because everybody was standing up. But she did really good...so did miss Saydey. She just kept starring at him. So cute. We had decent seats too. We were right behind the VIP section so it was nice. We LOVE us some Timmy!

Seven weeks to go until out baby girl is born.