THANKSGIVING

This year for Thanksgiving we drove to Ogden, Ut to celebrate with Jordan's mom's side of the family. We drove to Riverton, about 6 hours from Vegas Wednesday night. We stayed with my cousin's family and the kids were in heaven to play with his boys. Thursday afternoon we made the last hour drive into Ogden. It was nice to see the family we don't get to see very often. The only down side was Black Friday was not a good one. Coming from Las Vegas were there is a Walmart and Target about every 5 to 10 miles, I found out I am a little spoiled. They have a Walmart and Target about every 30-40 miles, therefore there are about 10 times the amount of people in each store. So we were not able to get the things on my Black Friday list. From the time we stopped in Cedar for gas, Rylan wanted to make a snow angel. I really didn't bring his snow gear so I tried to make him forget about it, but that didn't happen. Once we checked into the hotel Jordan took him down to back grass area at the hotel and let him make a few angels while I got a warm bath ready for him. Even Dad made a snow angelFriday we didn't do much, just let the kids swim and then headed into Slat Lake to take the kids to Temple Square. The kids had never been and I wanted to show Jordan the South Visitors Center. The lights were kind of a disappointment. Still very beautiful but the church has cut back a lot. Saturday we got up and drove back to Las Vegas. Jordan isn't home very much so I wanted to get home to have his help getting the house decorated for Christmas. We took our time getting home and made a lot of little stops. It really felt like a fast trip but nice to get out of town and have Jordan all to us for 4 days.

28 WEEKS & 12 TO GO

I was just looking over my blog and it said 74 days until your due date. Dang how October and November have flown by. The first 6 months drug on, but not so much anymore. Well let's see what has been going on the last few weeks, when I went to the doctor this month I got in trouble for only gaining 2 pounds so far. My tummy is getting so big I can't imagine your not growing in there. In fact, when you are awake you are constantly kicking me, or elbowing me. So I know you are already running out of room in there. I have a feeling the next few months are going to be fun for the kids to get to feel you pushing around. Just yesterday Rylan got to feel a lump poking out of my tummy. He thought that was pretty cool. I am really starting to get excited to have you join our family. A few days ago as I was driving all by myself (this does not happen very often) I just knew you were waiting to join me. I could feel you so close, I could just imagine your car seat in the back. You still do not have a name. Daddy has been so busy we really haven't had time to talk about it. I have a couple of girl names in mind, but really am stuck when it comes to boy names. Your extend family is going crazy not knowing if you are a boy or girl. Most of the family is thinking you are a boy, but I am still leaning towards a girl. I have had some fun cravings lately. Your dad thinks I am crazy, last week I sent him to the gas station for ice cream and orange juice. I just knew it was what I needed. Your dad thought I would regret putting those two together, but oh no, let me tell you it was so yummy. I have had ice cream and orange juice about 4 times this week. I don't think the doctor is going to have to worry about my weight gain this month. :) I have have also been loving pizza and Mexican food. I still can't have soda, which really is killing me. I drank one a few days ago and yet again I regretted every minute of it about an hour later. Maybe that means you will be my healthy child and stay way from the soda. Well by this week, you weigh about two and a quarter pounds and measure about 14.8 inches from the top of your head to your heels. You can blink your eyes, which now sport lashes. With your eyesight developing, you may be able to see the light that filters in through my womb. You are also developing billions of neurons in your brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world. Your family is anxiously waiting for you to join us here on earth. Every morning as I am cuddling with your sister, she asks if she can cuddle with you when you are born. She also asks if you are awake each night as we lay in bed. She loves to lay her head on my tummy and feel you moving around in their. I know you are being taken good care of by my wonderful grandparents up in heaven, but I hope you know how much we are looking forward to taking care of you down here!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA COACHE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Grandma Coache! Grandma Coache is always doing something silly with the kids, so I thought it was appropriate to put these pictures up. Now that the kids are both in school we don't get to see her quite as much. I know the kids are missing her because they are often asking when they get to go play with Grandma. She also seems to have that motherly intuition lately when it comes to me. There have been a couple of times she has called and probably wishes she hadn't because I seem to just fall apart when I hear her voice. She is so willing to help when I need it and I am so thankful for that. My children are lucky to have a grandma that wants to be so involved in their lives.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CODY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CODY!!! It is hard to believe Cody is 17, I don't feel old until I think about his age. Then I feel old! I had to post this picture for a couple of reasons. The first is Cody thinks he is hot stuff and by the amount of girls and friends he always has around him, he probably is. We just don't let him forget he is the baby and still a dork to us. If you look closely Cody has a mohawk. This mohawk has cause quite a bit of drama in my parents house and really I think it is great. My dad hates everything about it and Cody does it just to drive him crazy. I also enjoy this picture because of Austin. Cody and Austin have been best friends sense birth, and this is not an exaggeration. Their moms were in the Primary presidency when they were born and have been inseparable from the beginning. I enjoy Austin because when Cody is up to something, Austin always lets me know whats really going on. Cody is a great uncle most of the time., He is still a typical teenage boy, but I know my children love him. He finds joy in shaking my tummy everytime I see him, so I know he is excited for this baby too. His only request is the baby is born on Superbowl Sunday, which will not happen if I can help it!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT

My children are so lucky to have 4 fun aunts. They love each one and probably couldn't choose a favorite, but this AUNT has probably had the biggest part in their lives. She has always been there for my children in anyway I have needed her to be. Thanks for being a wonderful Aunt and sister. HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY!!!

NATIVITY

I have been hard at work. A friend in my ward was selling these cute nativity sets and I knew I needed one. Well I got thinking and I have a lot of birthdays between now and Christmas so I ended up ordering 6 not 1!!! It was some work to get them all done, but they are and I love them. They are perfect because they are wood so the little ones can play with them and not hurt anything.

GIVE THANKS

Thanks to a friend for giving me this great idea!!!

ZOBRIST FAMILY PICTURES

We haven't had all 34 Ray & Marilyn Zobrist grandchildren together sense my cousin Nathan went on his mission. He is now 34 years old. Sooo at my grandfather's funeral we decided it was time for a picture of all 34 of us.
Jason, Krysta, Matt

(Howard)

Nathan, Josh, Devin, Shanon, Melissa, Anna

(Alan)

Zach, Brandon, Sara, Cory

(David)

Kimberli, Tyson, Jared, Krystal, Tifani

(Peggy)

Justin, Jamie, Ashley, Garrett, Shealeen

(Susan)

Jessica, Julie, Cody, Holly, Katilyn

(Lorilyn)

Krischelle, Cari, Tara, Michelle, Danielle, Eric

(Terri)

DEAR MOTHER

I received this letter from a Young Women lesson not to long ago. I'm not really sure why it hit me so hard, but it did. I have really been thinking about this little spirit I am carrying. What will this child be like? Will this baby have brown eyes and brown hair like Rylan or blue eyes and blond hair like Paislee? Will this child be soft and so caring like Rylan or wild and crazy like Paislee? There are so many different ways this child can turn out. I love to think about all the possibilities this beautiful spirit will have in this life time. It was a very big decision to have another child join our family. I pray every night for the strength and courage to raise these three children to return to our Heavenly Father. These last few months have been the most challenging yet. I am so thankful for a husband that works as hard as he does so that I can stay home with our children. I feel guilty on the days I wish I could just go to work and not have to deal with my children, a dirty house and laundry. Then I remember how much I did miss when I was working. I love my family so much and count my blessing everyday. It took us a long time to get where we are and I am so thankful for the gospel and what joy it does bring into our lives. To know our Savior lives is such a blessing. Anyway here is the letter I wanted to share.

Dear Mother,

You probably don't remember me. It has been some time since we have seen each other, and I do miss you so much.

I still think about the day I chose you to become my mother! What a wonderful time that was! I knew how lucky I was to have found someone who would be a member of the Savior's Church, and could provide me with an eternal family. You, Father and I knew that being together again was what we wanted more than anything. We promised to do everything we could to make sure we would be reunited.

Since our family depends on the choices you and Father make on Earth. I have been eagerly watching you since you left. every time you laughed, I laughed with you, and when you cried, I tried to give you a reassuring hug. I have seen you walk the right path, and cheered when you made good decisions, and called out directions when I have seen you stray.

Mother, I can't wait to put my arms around your neck and tell you how much I love you! I try each day to tell you, but sometimes I know you don't know I'm there.

When you feel down or think about making an unwise decision, please remember that your children are cheering you on. We want to be with you forever, but we can't make that decision. It is up to you and Father. We are watching him, too, and we look forward to your meeting. We are depending on you to keep us together forever.

I will be with you always, mother. Until we meet again, know that your child loves you.

Sincerely,
Your Future Eternal Family

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

This year Rylan was a bat

Paislee has insisted she be Melody, the Mermaid (Ariel's daughter) for quite some time now. I looked and looked for a mermaid costume that didn't look like Ariel. I had no luck so Grandma came to the rescue. Grandma made Paislee's Halloween costume this year. A few pictures from the Trunk'or'TreatWe were lucky to have Cayla, Haylee and Portylnn come with us. I think the kids had more fun passing out the candy then going and getting it!

Halloween night we did some Trick or Treating throughout my mom's neighborhood. Rylan loved it. He did not want to stop until his bucket was full!