My Kindergarten Grad!!

Kenli did so well in kindergarted! She had so much fun. This year for their graduation they did a circus! It was so much fun to watch. I thought Id be in the hospital for this day, so I was very greatful to be there. Kenli was a tight rope walker. She did so good and was so cute. What a fun day. They sang lots of songs, which I have to say, singing is one of her favorite things to do. One of the moms that helped in her class ask me one day if Kenli was mine? I was a little worried at what she would tell me about her, and she said " she is so cute, she sings and hums the whole time she works on papers." I love that about Kenli.

We are so greatful for all the fun friends she made this year. We have such great families around us.

This was Kenlis teacher, Mrs. Parker. She was so fun and Kenli already misses her. We are greatful for all she did.

This is my graduate.. I cannot believe she is 6. 61/2 as Kenli would remind me. Where does the time go? She is already counting down the days til 1st grade! I love you LOVE BUG!!

Meet our... MIRACLES!

April 19th was a BAD day at our house. I went to the Doctor for a regular check up and they did an ultrasound. They verified that the loss of fluid that I had at 19 weeks was none other than amniotic fluid and that "baby B" had no fluid in his sac.. They immediately called specialists and others which turned into bed rest at EIRMC. After 4 1/2 weeks of strict bedrest and lots of motitoring, IVS, blood thinner shots, catheters, sponge baths, bed pans, blood tests, "Baby A's" water breaking at 26 weeks, scary moments that the babys were not cooperating... and so forth, I hit 29 weeks... Gage and Ryder decided to join us.... very quickly!

This is Gage... He weighed in at 2 pounds 15 ounces and 14 inches. He had a very rough start. His water had been broken for 10 weeks and his lungs took a toll. They had a very very hard time stabilizing him. He would not respond to anything the Doctors tried. They sent a very good friend ( nurse) in to tell us he was not going to make it. After we could get someone there, Willy gave him a blessing and immediately Gage started to make a little progress. And from there he has only been progessing each day and is very stable and doing great...

This is Ryder... what a good boy! He weighed 3 pounds 4 ounces and was 16 inches long. His water had only been broken for 2 weeks. His lungs were okay. He had a few problems, but quickly turned around and let us know he wanted to be here. He is also progressing each day.

I was able to hold baby Ryder for one hour a day after he was 2 days old. It was very scary and shocking to hold such a tiny little baby. I was finally able to hold Gage yesterday for the first time for just a few minuets. My heart is so full of graditude for such blessings. Today I held them together for the first time. They did so well together and held all their numbers up that I was able to hold them for 2 hours. THIS is the definition of pure Happiness/Joy.

Welcome Ryder James and Gage Ross... We know the meaning of Miracle. We have never felt so strongly the love of our Heavenly Father. Mostly through other people. We truly have been so blessed with great friends, family, ward members, neighbors, and strangers! Thank you so much to all those around us that have helped. Especially the prayers. We feel the power behind so many prayers. And for those who have taken care of my little family while I could not be there. These have been the most trying weeks of all our lives, but also the most faith building... We have very greatful hearts...

YES! TWINS! ITS TRUE!

Ok... So the news is out.. I keep getting phone call after phone call asking if this is true. Willy and I decided that we would just tell our parents and siblings. Only because I am so sick and it wasnt hard to guess over the holidays... Well after the first few phone calls, I finally ask Willy how the word spread so quickly and he informed me that he mentioned it to all his classes that he teaches. UMMMM HELLO! Oh well Its out and early.. I am only a little over 10 weeks, because the dr. decided to move my due date back a week:( and YES!!! it is twins. I have never been so shocked in all my life.. No there is not any in our families. I am over the initial shock and am having a hard time swallowing the fact that we will have 5 kids.. Nevertheless... I am excited and am only praying that they are healthy and that I make it to the end weighing less than 500 pounds!

Landyns 4th Birthday

Landyns Birthday was so fun. We went to the new Bounce House in the Rex. My kids and their cousins had so much fun. Then we ate at Pizza Hut which is always yummy and then back here to have cake and icecream. At the end of her day, Landyn kept saying that she loved her birthday, and that she wants to do it again tomarro. As a mom thats always nice to hear.

I always let my kids pick what kind of cake they want and then I TRY to pull it off the best I can. Landi could not make up her mind this year so I just surprised her with a bubble gum machine cake. It totally flopped, litteraly, fell over so the end result was not as pretty as it should have been. I had to tell landi what it was.. so sad.

Love you Landyn

Christmas

These are pictures of Christmas morning. I used to be so good at taking pictures and lately have been terrible. I dont have any other pictures of any parties or fun events. We had a lots of family parties and then spent Christmas Eve with Willys family most of the afternoon and then my family for the evening. Christmas Day was way more relaxing. We got up at 7:30.. my kids have not gotten into the waking up early stuff yet... thank goodness... and then opened gifts and played for most of the day. We went and had dinner with my family that afternoon. For the most part it was a great day. We were all very spoiled as usual. Thanks to all our family who do so much for us!

Kenlis Christmas Programs...

Kenli had two Christmas programs this year. They were both so fun to watch. Her ballet/tap class put on a Mr. Scrooge program, which was so cute.

During the program all of the students were watching the teacher who was hiding behind the curtain. It was soo dang funny. Kenlis Class never looked into the audience. So cute.

These pictures are of the program that Hibbard Elementary put on. It was so fun. It was all music, but so well put together. It was very fun to watch. Kenli sang two christmas songs and did so good on both. She sang them all through the holidays... still is!

They did hand actions to there song.