The End is in Sight!

We have had so much happen in the past few months.  We found out more about Steven's hearing condition and why is hasn't been able to start to talk.  This past week we found out that his hearing in the low frequency has not improved.  So he was fitted for hearing aids, we are looking forward to the future of progress and fun with Steven as he is learning new things.  I already have seen a little improvement in his hearing since his tubes were put in, in April.  The joys he has in hearing new things is so fun.  We are also having concerns for Emily at this time.  When I was little I had a condition called urinary reflux.  I didn't know until recently that it is hereditary.  So my kids have a greater chance at having this as well.  Emily had started to show some signs of it. So we have been having her tested to see if she has it.  2 of 3 test have been completed but won't find out all of the result for another 2-3 weeks. Our little peanut is growing well and we are excited to have him join our family in 4 months.  Chris has started a new job,  in which we are hoping he will be about to keep and enjoy that will help to support our growing family.  Things with me are the same.  I am enjoying being a mom and love seeing the joy of my kids each day.  I am very tired lately and wished I had more energy to keep up with them.  But hopefully that will return once this baby is born.  I will have more of an update in the next few weeks to let everyone know about the progress of both Emily and Steven.

Steven

As Steven has been growing we have noticed he has been up to speed. He hasn't really talked or things. When we went to his well child check the doctor didn't seem to concerned. So I was like ok. But my mom works with a speech therapist, who said it doesn't hurt to start now. In fact it is actually better because he will learn better than, if we wait. So today we had the Early Intervention come. And I am so glad we did. Steven is way below average. One of the catagories he was <1 Which was crazy. So we will be starting that soon, hopefully we will be able to see results soon. I will let you know was we go.

Oh how I love pinterest!

I have been doing so many crafts lately, with the help of Pinterest! I have loved making all of them. And look forward to many more to come. Here are just a few of them that I have made.

These pictures are the shirt I repurposed. I found this at DI and loved the color but It was a dress and it would be a long shirt on me. So I added the roushing on the sides with Elastic.

This is a hair band I made out of an old tie and elastic. It was super easy but turned out super cute. I am going to make a few more in a variety of colors. But instead of a button I am going to do a little emblishment.

The Picture above is my march wreath. I love the way that this turned out.

Then I learned how to make tutu's. I am going to love those for ever. Emily was not very happy to pose but She is cute like always

This is my Christmas Wreath

This wreath was my first wreath. I love the way this one turned out!

This Wreath was the one I made for Feburary. It is missing something but I will get to that next year :)

Pictures

Here are some of my favorite pictures from August to now. There has a lot happen our family reunion halloween, and just our everyday aventures.

My cousin had karaoke at her reception, Harland went up to sing and Emily decided to join him. So cute

Steven so happy. Not the best picture because I had him in one hand and the camera in the other. But this smile is so great

Emily in her costume. She didn't like her red hood. And people thought she was minnie mouse instead of Little Red Riding Hood.

Chris picked out this costume. He did good, steven was so adorable, especially when he crawled and the little tail would start to move as he did.

When I was doing laundry, I started to play with steven and he loved it.

Emily and steven fell asleep on my bed and I found this extremely cute

We went to the zoo and Emily was swing on the bar while watching the monkey.

This is Emily and her kitty for the week. She loved it and barely put it down.

Steven and his cute hat. Adorable

Yay

So I finally went to walmart and got the photo's onto a cd so I can upload them on to here. So tomorrow am going to be a picture girl.

A new blog

Ok, so i know i am terrible at keeping this thing up. I would love to write more but my camera won't let me upload photo's so why post if i can't show pictures of my two cute kids. But I am starting a new blog about my weight loss journey. I am doing it so I can see my progress and learn from my mistakes. I am going to make it private because i am hoping to put of pictures of my progress which means they will be a little bit embarrassing to me in the fact that i am going to be showing the REAL me. Not hiding in the corner of the picture or making myself appear smaller. If you would like to be apart of my journey give me your email so i can put you on. Thanks

Long time...

So it has be Forever since my last post. Things are going well with our family. Chris is still in school and has just about 3/4 of a year left until he graduates. :o) Emily is so cute and smart she is learning new things everyday. Steven is loving life. Such a happy baby and loves to move around. He doesn't want to learn how to sit but can almost crawl and rolls everywhere. I am staying at home right now trying to keep up with 2 busy kids. It is fun being able to spend so much time with them. I hope to get up pictures soon.

PIctures for Debbie

Debbie here are the photo's. Emily was not wanting to coraporate so i gave you the best two pictures. Sorry it took us so long.

Our little bean is a

Boy!!!!

We are so excited to have steven come to us. We can't wait to have him here. Emily even gets in on our excitement. This morning we were talking to him and Emily came and laid her head down on my tummy and talked and then sat up and waved hi to him. We are just so happy.

Going Private

I hate to do this.(Especially sense I don't update it as often as I would like) But I think I am going to make my blog private. I have heard of recent things that have made this world crazy and want to protect my family. If you would like to Keep seeing my blog please let me know with your e-mail address. I am hoping to do it by the end of the month. Thanks, and I am sorry for any inconvenience.

Boating at Utah Lake

Just so you know i have posted several other posts catching up on our fun week. On saturday we had our ahlstrom cousins day. We had it at Utah lake. It was a lot of fun but it was raining and cold. but it ended up Drying up enough so we could have a fun time.So tired after a long fun day boating

Our Fun day of Swimming

It was finally a hot day so i decided to take Emily in our pool. She wasn't sure about her toy but i was able to get a few pictures of her in it. We had a fun time.

Daddy and Emily have times where they play little games. The funny thing is it is so random you never know when they are going to come up. We were lucky to have the camera on hand.

Lagoon

So we went to lagoon on Friday for our stake event. We were so worried about it being rainy and stormy because that is what it has been all week. But it was party cloudy and didn't have a drop of rain. This was Emily's first trip to lagoon and i was so amazed at how well she did. She was even went on some rides. The only thing that would have made it better would is if Chris was there. But the life of a busy dad isn't always as fun. Love ya babe.Getting ready to ride on the kiddie swings. She was so funny the only way I could get a picture was to place it under her so I could get one of her face.
On the merry go round. She did really good on this one.
Wearing grandma's sunglasses.
But she kept trying to take them off so it only lasted a minute or so.

Happy Birthday!!

So I have been really slacking lately. So I am sorry about that but here is some pictures of mine and emily's cake and a video of her walking with her toy that grandma and grandpa bell got her for her birthday she is absolutely in love with this toy.I hope you enjoy and hopefully it won't take me as long next time.This one is just so darling i had to put it in. She just started with a cold so she doesn't look the best but still so cute and adorable. Emily loves her dolls she puts them up to her should and pats their back and kisses them and tickles them it is so funny to see.