2 times the joy!!

This picture is what I see when I look down... I am only 15 weeks and I feel 25 weeks. Its been good, although I can't turn myself over at night already and can almost not get from sitting to standing because of my pelvic bone, its been good. I am starting to look pregnant instead of just feeling it, it's nice when others can see it too! The little kicks are getting stronger and that seems to make all the ucky stuff go away! I went to the doctor last friday and heard their heart beats and my heart grew.
Not only am I enjoying the pregnancy my family is too! Makenzie is now wanting to talk to the babies saying "good night" and she even kissed my belly HOW CUTE IS THAT!! It's even more fun watching her with other peoples babies, she's so good with them!!
This has been so much fun!! But I am excited to finally meet these little babies but not sooner then 32 weeks!!!! YAY!!

Thanksgiving, so much to be thankful for!!

Thanksgiving this year was so much fun! I had a blast because I was able to meet some of my in laws siblings that I hadn't seen nor met before! There is nothing like the holidays that bring families together, and I am so grateful for that! After we ate an AMAZING meal we were able to go see my family for dessert, which I was so excited to do! It's so weird to go to the same place for 18 years and all of a sudden when you get married that changes and you have to learn to alternate between families. It is super hard for me, so I was glad that Anthony didn't mind seeing my family as well.

The best part about any family dinner is when everyone sits around the table, are just about full and trying to make room to eat more, the stories that are shared at that time seem to be the funniest, most hilarious stories then when told another time. it's so much fun and you learn something new about your family every time, even when you've heard the story a million times before! And the very very best part is when a story is told about you and the person starts to tell the story and your searching your brain to see which embarrassing one they are about to tell... and you realize it, that face of "oh that one" is universal it looks the same on any ones face and I always look for it. I don't know if that makes any sense... but it's my favorite :)

I love my family and LOVE the holiday season that brings us all together... I can' wait to share these times over and over as my children grow and as we start our own traditions.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Almost to the second trimester :)

Well, the twins and I have almost made it to the second trimester! We are very happy about this! Things are looking better and better everyday! I am only sick at night, and I still have not thrown up! YAY!!
People have been so good to us we already have 2 bouncy seats, 2 bassinets, a ton of onsies, on friday we pick up a new stroller and car seat (above picture), some diapers and possibly a crib! I feel so blessed to have friends and family that are so willing to help us out by keeping their eyes peeled for baby "stuff".
Since it is the week of Thanksgiving I just wanted to express my love and appreciation to all those who have helped us out in the past, present and future. Not just in things but also with encouraging words and love! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!

I wanted this right?

So, as I am getting closer and closer to June... I realize that I am having twins. I know how that must sound, but its true I still get surprised when I think about it. I think it is because its one of those things that happen to other people, you know the super lucky people. I can't believe I am blessed with such an opportunity. Although, I am super excited I am also anxious and scared out of my mind... AND NAUSEOUS!

I completely forgot what it was like to be preggers. I am cranky. Simple as that. I dont want to sound like I am ungrateful or anythig because I am anything but! I am so happy but more so when I get to meet them!!

I can't believe that after all this time it has finally happened and I think that's another reason why I get so easily surprised...

Well... ready or not here they come!!!

Oh and I had to add some Halloween Pictures!!

:)

Twins at 8 weeks :)

Hello all,

This is a picture of my ultrasound today of my twins at 8 weeks!! Everything is looking AMAZING! their heartbeats are strong and high so the doctor said she thinks its twin girls...Anthony was not so happy about that but he will be soon enough haha :)

TWINS!!

NOT ONLY AM I PREGNANT.... I AM ALSO HAVING TWINS!!!! HOLY MOLY

We are hoping for an EMMA RAE and ETHAN SCOTT :)

I'M PREGNANT

I am due in JUNE on the 18th!! YAY!!!!!

What would you do with $1,000??

That is a toughy!! And it's funny because Anthony and my answers would be so completely different!!

My Answer:


DISNEYLAND!!

I would pack up and take Makenzie to the best, most wonderful place in the world! She would LOVE IT!! I can close my eyes right now and picture how she would react to such an AMAZING trip! It would look like "AWW" or "WOW"... There's nothing that transforms Adults into happy go lucky kids like Disneyland!! I have been to Disneyland twice and both times it was amazing!! The first time I went with my mom. It was cut a little short because she got sick but while we were there it was probably the most fun I have ever had with her! That's the cool thing about being a kid you get to enjoy those moments and hold on to them forever, instead of worrying about how your going to pay for the rental car and the hotel, you just enjoy it! The second time was also FREAKING AWESOME! I went with my Uncle Dan, Aunt MaryAnn and my cousin Kaylee. I was 16, and although I was probably to cool for school I remember seeing Cinderella and getting giddy like I was 5 again. :) I can't wait to take Mak to such a magical place! All I need is that dang $1,000!! haha one day!!

Anthony's Answer:


SAVINGS!!

He is waaaaaay more practical with money then I am...in the back of his head it's always like "what if there's an EMERGENCY?" when I am thinking "Are you going to let life pass you by?" if Anthony and I could be summed up in one sentence it would be those... We balance each other out very well. He tells me when I am being irresponsible and I tell him when he is being stuffy! It works for us...well, so far haha. I just worry that if we are always saving for a rainy day then 10-20 years will go by and we won't have those cool memories that growing families are supposed to have. In 20 years I hope Mak can write about her many trips to Disneyland or fun adventures like that... I am all about having fun so Anthony keeps my feet grounded!! :) We are a great team and I can't wait for all the FUN we will have!! As long as not EVERYTHING goes into savings!! haha...

What do you like to do in your spare time?

As I sit here wondering what to write, I marvel at how cute my kid is. I put in Aladdin so I could do this without the interruption, its working so far... She is amazing :)

Like I said before I have no idea what to write, I think the reason is because I never know what information is too much information. I deal with that on a daily basis, I seem to be an open book. I do much better when I am asked specific questions, so I had an idea that I would ask myself questions that I would be interested in knowing about someone else. I am a curious person so I shouldn't have a problem with the amount, answering them may be a little tougher... If anyone can think of any please feel free to ask :) That way I feel like I am not wasting my alone time... haha jk.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Well, that's a thoughy...Am I alone? Am I with family?
If I am alone I like to scrapbook, decorate cakes, make cards, and sew. In the last couple of years I have picked things that I wanted to learn, and it turns out I love them! I have been scrap-booking for years ever since I spent summers at my Aunt MaryAnn's house, she is so good at it! She would take me to my Aunt Lisa's house where we would do cards, it was so much fun...Obviously since I am still doing it. Then when Mak was one I told Anthony that I needed something to do outside the home, and having the best husband he said "No problem" :) So, I picked Cake decorating. It was so much fun... I am still learning but ya its great. Then in January, I learned how to sew. I feel like I have been doing it all my life, so second nature. I am trying to figure out what my next "thing" to learn.. Any ideas? Oh, I would love to learn how to Upholster... like couches and chairs. That would be awesome!!

If I am with family and didn't have any money restrictions then I would want to travel. I can't wait to take Mak to Disneyland. But, if I had to stay close we would go to the Zoo or the Aquarium or hang out with Family and Friends! You see, I married a man that can't stay still so we actually spend most of our time helping people. Like, right now he is doing a lot of remodeling at his parents house which he likes :) HOPEFULLY Our next big project is helping Brett and Lynda build a fence and shelter for their horse, Midnight. Anthony is so excited he has been looking at drafting plans for the shelter... I am excited as well because while the guys are outside doing manly stuff I get to spend my time with Lynda! We are so excited!

So ya... that's my spare time!

Not sure what to call this one... Busy Busy Me

These last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind for the Leafty Clan. We had girls camp, a bachelorette party, a wedding and every day life happen.
Its been so crazy so you can imagine why I haven't posted in a long time... I do love posting but I have a hard time putting what happens in my life into words. But I shall try!
Girls Camp was AWESOME! I learned so much about myself and what I can accomplish but also a lot about the YW I am surrounded by. I am so proud of all of them! I told them a million times but I would be so happy if my daughter was a smidgen like any of them. It's so nice to have such wonderful examples surrounding my daughter! I love it!!
My sister got married!! And besides me almost falling and then screaming in the middle of the ceremony it was ok...until after when I just about passed out due to the heat and lack of food...(I'm Ok) Other then that it was a beautiful day! It was fun watching Erika get her hair done and dress put it on... It was nice to see her so happy! And Nick just lit up when he saw her! I love that...
And lastly everyday life... well that's pretty much explanatory but just in case..ITS CRAZY!
I love my life tho... Mak can reach the hand rails now... her hair is to the middle of her back and she seems to know more then I do already! She is INCREDIBLE! And my hubby... just the BEST! He knows when I need him and he is always there, pushing me to do better or picking me up when I am fallen. I know why Heavenly Father had us find or someone... And to be with them for eternity. My husband shows me everyday!

Finally Right?

Hello All,
And by "All" I mean the three people who might read this... haha :)

I wanted to write to let everyone know what life is looking like right now for the Leafty Clan. Right now it's CRAZY! We have so much planned in such a short amount of time... But it keeps me from the beautiful spot that I have formed to fit my body called the COUCH!
I have been keeping busy with doctors appointments, baby showers, bridal showers and weddings. I am have a BLAST!! I am so excited because I have been going to this fertility clinic and FINALLY people are paying attention the amount of issues that have been building up for some time! I am so excited! I know that these treatments take some time so I am not kidding myself by thinking things are going to happen too fast. Everything happens for a reason and I am so happy that things are happening! Wow, that's a lot of "happens"...haha that's ok.
Anthony has been the best husband possible!! So supportive even though the treatments are starting to add up but he says "its Worth it!" Isn't he great? I certainly think so!!
Life is awesome!! We just heard that a pair of our most awesome friends are moving back to WASHINGTON! Life is good!!
Hope all is well with everyone!!

NEW HOPE :)

So, I just got home from an appointment with a wonderful Chiropractor who has helped me to see the light!! Not a whole lot has happened yet but I have another appointment on sat. I am so excited... I feel like I am finally being heard!! It was so nice because I told him how I felt and he put the info into his computer and with that then pin pointed where my pain was coming from... I am not sure if that makes complete sense but all the same it did for me and I am on the yellow brick road to wellness!! I am so excited! I can't say that enough!! It is so nice to feel like I'm not going crazy! Anyways, just wanted to tell people about how incredible and hopeful I feel!!

Smiles :)

Since my last post I have found more reasons to complain but more importantly more reasons to replace those complaints with reasons to rejoice and be happy!!
#1. I hate that I am still the weight that I am, but I am very happy that I am losing some as well!! And whats even better is that with each pound lost I get more and more energy!! I was told just yesterday that my sparkle is back! I am so excited that someone else noticed how I have been feeling!
#2 I hate that my car is acting up, but I am very very happy that I have one! I was just thinking today that I am so glad that I have a way to get from point A to point B... I remember being a teenager and not being able to be independent from my parents by driving myself anywhere. I also know there are those who have had to sell their cars because of the economy... I love my car!
I am so grateful that I have the life that I do. I think that it could be much worse... and my trials are ones that some people may dream of having because they are struggling with some that have no upside. I love my life!!

Grateful to be me...

So, I was thinking today and noticed that I don't say thank you enough for the amazing life that I live. I get so stuck in the fact and I don't own a home and that I am not rich that I forget that I make make our family a home and with that I can be rich. As long as I am with my family that can be home.
I think about the many many many families that are losing their homes since all this craziness happened in the world. People are worse off then me. I think about the families in other countries that dream of a roof over their heads.
How does my whining help? If I were to start living my life as if I owned my own home or as if I were rich, (obviously not literally...that would put us in the poor house for sure!!) But mentally... how could that change my life? How would that change those who have to hear about my issues all the time? What could I be saying in place of those negative thoughts and conversations?
I have decided that I am going to replace those thoughts with something positive everyday, and the lucky people who read this get to read it too!
Today, instead of talking about how I am not pregnant yet, I will replace it with how much I enjoy being a mother to Makenzie!! I love being a mom!! I love waking up every morning and remembering again that I have a little life that depends on me. It is even better when I see the sunshine shining through our window... It's amazing! Today, and for the rest of my life I get to be the best most positive mom I can be... not saying it will be easy but in 15-50 years I will look back and know that I lived my best life possible and with a smile on my face!
I love my life!!!

Please Donate!!

Lynn Woodard is an AMAZING person who is making these awesome pillow cases to fit onto a little pillow that is used to place under the arm of patients who have had a Mastectomy or a Lumpectomy. I was so humbled by it, that I wanted to help in anyways possible. So, what I am trying to do is supply her with enough fabric to last a lifetime! I am taking donations from anyone who happens to have PINK FLANNEL fabric lying around their house that would like to be a part of this magnificent cause!! I love the idea of people helping people make this world full of hardship into a world full of LOVE!! If you don't have the fabric yourself please ask around to see if we can't get this ball on a roll!! THANKS!!

Yellow Like the Sunshine!!

These are pictures of Mak, of course, yesterday...it was freezing outside so this photo shoot was less then 5 mins long... the last picture is pricless because you can see that she is cold...but dont worry that was the last one and we RUSHED inside to get warm...and no she doesn't have a cold :) haha

Look What I Can Do...

Thanks to Amy Jaeger.... I made these awesome hair clips for Mak, so cute even I want to wear them!!
I had so much fun making them!! THANKS AMY!!

Pay it Foward

I saw this on my friends blog and thought it would be a fun game, so let me know if you're in...

"The first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive a handmade (or possibly store-bought) gift from me during this year. When and what will be a surprise. There's a small catch though...Post this same thing on your own blog and then come back and leave a comment telling me you're in. Remember, only the first 3 comments receive the gift!"

I saw this on Amy's blog and saw that I was fourth...oh well, I guess I can just do it anyways!! I love making gifts so, I thought I would pay it foward too!!

Our Amazing Anniversary!!

Our 3 year Anniversary was on Jan. 21st 2009.

We had a blast! here are a couple of pictures of the beautiful hotel we stayed at!

More of our Pride and JOY :)

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!

We have been so blessed to have had the most amazing Valentine's Day EVER! Our good friends, the Lewis' watched Makenzie while we hit the town for a romantic evening just the two of us. Now it is normal for us to have dates but what was so special about that night was the difference of a blouse! I know it sounds weird but when getting ready for our date, I was shopping for a gift...SO last minute...Anyways, and I saw this blouse that I would NEVER usually try on. It was red and frilly... and silky most of all... but I knew that Anthony would have loved it. So, I tried it on..it wasn't bad but I would have never bought it for myself, but I did. Why I am telling this story is because that shirt made all the difference. Anthony saw that I was willing to "glam up" for him even though I was a little uncomfortable. It is a different thing when you walk into a room and realize you are not the smallest one in the room (bellevue...yuck). Before I had Mak, I never even noticed... But when Anthony saw mw in this blouse I could see that he thought I was beautiful! And it was all worth it! I don't have a picture of the blouse...I wasn't That comfortable... but ya. This was the best Valentine's Day EVER!!

It's been a while...

This is Alivia... She is getting so big! Makenzie Loves her!!

Just thought I would check in and show the latest pictures of our life as the Leafty's... nothing much is happening so I don't have a whole lot to say other then I LOVE MY LIFE!!