Jeff Rachell and Briston Boy

Abandoned...

2011-02-08T13:34:00.000-08:00

Playing in the laundry basket

Helping DADA work on the car

After his haircut

On his new bike with his new snow shoes on!

Helping put away the treet skirt.

Dear Blog I know that I have abandoned you.....but i have this 16 month old little boy who is the light of my life and all the time I used to spend with you is now his time. He wants me to play trucks....so we play trucks.....then we read books and play in the snow outside and we have food fights and take naps. Then when its time to do laundry he is the biggest help! I put the clothes in the basket and it is his very important job to take them out spread them across EVERY INCH of our family room then bring them to me one by one. Needless to say this is quite the extraviganza and takes at least a good 45 mins to perform. Then by that time the dryer is done and the second load of fun is on its way! But wrinkled clothes is a small price to pay for all the joy he brings me. So...dear blog.....this is just a little glimpse into where my time is now spent.....and when my little clothes rangling expert is asleep....and I can keep my eyes open...I will do my best too spend some time with you too. But for now enjoy these pictures of my little man!

I have a new editor in chief!

2010-11-18T23:22:00.000-08:00

Dear bloggers....if anyone still comes here. . . I have been informed that my blog is in need of some seriouse TLC. As you can see I still have "back to school" motiff for a background and my family picture is over a year old.

My dear friend Kara informed me that she is taking over my blog as my new editor and from now on you will be dazzled with her whit and marvel at the many cute and wonderful collagues that she puts together! I hope you enjoy having weekly updates and pictures. . . I will tune in to answer your comments.

And who knows maybe I will become inspired again. . . or learn how to post a blog that doesn't take me an hour to do. Cause honestly when it takes 20 min. to upload 5 picutres . . . all I feel like posting is . . . askdjfh;askjdgf'dsiugha;ewkrjgtnfa;erw. . . that!

11 months Old

2010-08-23T09:14:00.001-07:00

I can't believe that you are 11 months old. You are growing up so fast!

You are walking everywhere and exploring new things

You say 'dada' and 'ma ma'

You wave at everyone who walks by like they are your best friend.

You LOVE to play with other little kids

You are a social bug

You love to watch Curious George and Sesame Street

You are a Curious George

Your laugh makes everyone around you smile, and it brings more joy to your ma ma's heart then you will ever know

You are a MIRACLE

My Baby is Walking!!

2010-08-05T20:48:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that he is walking. He took his first steps on his 10 month birthday and has just gotten better and better since then! I sound like a total goober on this video but he took 14 steps!! So I had to upload it. Hope you enjoy it.

Roosevelt April 2010

2010-07-20T19:41:00.000-07:00

This year was Briston's first time to Roosevelt. We usually go with Jeff's family but Grammy wasn't feeling to good so this year we went with friends. We had so much fun! We played in the big game room, roasted marshmallows, played down at the lake and enjoyed the BEAUTIFUL weather!

Briston and Karson always laugh and laugh whenever they are together! It is so cute to watch and listen to both of them squeal in delight as they tickle and play together!

K the ice cream here is INCREDIBLE!!! And you can't leave here without having some. So of

course we had to give Briston some :) It was his first taste of ice cream and he LOVED IT!! He ate and ate and ate. . . and so did mommy..he he he

Family Photo View from our house Roosevelt Lake

My good friend Sara and I bought our little boys matching outfits for the trip. Peyton and Briston are such good friends and we sure do miss them. We hope that you guys are loving living in Utah!

Briston's had was a little to big...story of his life.....and so we would flip the brim so that he could see what was going on. Right before I took the picture Jeff told me to wait so that he could flip his brim too and they could be "Gilligan's" together. I love my boys!!!

Eating at the restaurant there. Jeff is looking quite sexy here.....and our little 'Gilligan' is gnawing on the magnet that we bought for him. Man this kid puts EVERYTHING in his mouth. But it looks like he liked the taste :)

Camping and Bristons first Swim

2010-06-03T22:03:00.000-07:00

Hello blogging world! Life goes by so quickly and my little boy is growing up so fast! He is 9 months old now and working on standing by himself. Today he discovered how to get into my cupboards, he was in toy heaven.

We went camping over Memorial Day weekend and Briston had so much fun. We went up to Black River and he was so busy discovering the trees looking at every sound and absolutly loving being around all of the kids! We were able to borrow Jeff's parents trailor and can I tell you how fabulous it is to have a toilet and a shower! Sheesh forget tent camping anymore. Jeff and I have seriously talked about buying one.

Anyways here are the pictures of our camping trip. Cant wait to to again, with a trailor of course. :)

Jeff and Briston down at Black River

We gave B a licorice and he DEVORED IT in no time. And was begging for more. It was everywhere on him and Jeff he kept licking his hands trying to get more. So cute!

Jeff fishing with the other kids there. He was on a roll and caught 5 fish. Yeah he was way excited. Of course this was B first fishing trip and Jeff wanted to have his little buddy out there fishing with him, ya know to show him the ropes. And the whole 4 hours we were there this is what B did.......

SLEEP and SLEEP and SSSSLLLEEEEPPP! Needless to say that night he didn't do any of that sleeping buisness.

Me and Briston the second time we went to Black River

K I love this picture! He is looking out the trailor windows and Jeff and laughing and laughing! So sweet!

K the kid with the stick was so funny. We were talking about his mom and her indian heritage and how they used to fish by using spears. So Conor decided that he was going to catch a fish by using his version of a 'spear'. He tried for hours......no luck poor guy.

Grammy and Papa bought this pool for the Grandkids to play in Briston went for his first swim and loved it. Those are little boats that he can play with. Grammy and Papa are so sweet they filled the pool with warm water from the house so Briston wouldn't be to cold. Thanks Grammy and Papa it is going to be a great summer filled with lots of swimming and swinging at your house!

SPRING!!

2010-03-25T18:26:00.000-07:00

I went to the park today with my friend Peyton, our mom's pushed us in strollers and I showed Peyton how to go down the slide when he gets bigger. Then we went to Grammy and Papa's house and I gave my Dad one big nasty reason to give me a complete scrub down in the bath tub!!

--Briston

catch up!!

2010-02-23T21:48:00.000-08:00

Well here is what we have been up to for the last while. I tried so hard to get it to post in order and I didn't. But even those it is out of order here is what we have been up too hope you enjoy.

Halloween

2010-02-23T21:02:00.000-08:00

Here is our little PUMPKIN!! We had so much fun this Halloween. I took way too many pictures but he was just too cute!!

Proud mamma!

We went to Grammy and Papas house and they were pretty excited to have this cute little pumpkin at thier door!

Proud Daddy

Amos Family Reunion and Briston's First shot

2010-02-23T20:28:00.000-08:00

Jeff's mom Roz had her family reunion in October in Phoenix. Auntie Kindy and cousin Briley came. Briston loved watching Briley and all of the kids at the reunion. We stayed at this amazing resort that I wish we had more time to just explore. I would love to go back in the summer when we can enjoy all of the pools and outdoor activities.

Briley is all tuckered out from playing at the park. Papa is always so good at getting the little ones to sleep.

I love her little hat! She is such a cute little girl! We miss you little bri bri!!

Auntie Kindy getting in some quality Briston time.

This is cousin Erin. She is so much fun and kept me laughing the whole time. Of course she had to get her snuggles in with the little man. Wow, he is really popular with the lady's :)

Briston had his first shot, he did pretty good. He cried just a little bit but overall did really good. And I only cried a little bit too. :)

And of course he is always full of smiles!!

Thanksgiving

2010-02-23T19:37:00.000-08:00

It was a great Thanksgiving. We headed over to my moms house but unfortunatly there were some sickies there so we headed back home to have our own little Thanksgiving as a family. We stopped at good ol Walmart and Jeff ran in and purchased a Thanksgiving dinner that pretty much all you had to do was warm it up. Its no Craig ( my father in law) turkey but it was a fun Thanksgiving, our first as a family. Briston watching football. This crazy kid already likes to watch football

Our Thanksgiving dinner. Actually the potatoes we pretty good. I am NOT a 'premade' anything type of girl. But I gotta give props to Bob brand they were pretty good.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Massey's!

9 Year Anniversary

2010-02-19T18:46:00.000-08:00

On December 14th was our nine year anniversary. I can't believe that it has been 9 years since I married this amazing man. I love you babe, and can't wait to spend many more years with you!

This year we had a little buddy come along! We went up to Greer but the Restaurant we wanted to eat at was closed! So we came home and had a picnic on our living room floor. This little guy was tuckered out from the 'long' ride home.

Sharing the love!

Light Parade and Gibbens Come and Visit

2010-02-19T18:01:00.000-08:00

In early December we had our good friends the Gibbens family come and visit us. We went to the light Parade in town but Briston and I stayed inside cause it was FREEZING outside!

Sweet little Hallie always wanted to hold and rock Briston. And everytime she would he would fall right to sleep! When she gets older she is going to be the best babysitter.

Sweet little Marilee! Just so much fun and she has the sweetest smile! We just love when the Gibbens come to visit :)

Last is little Sara. She was getting in her loves on our little man! He was good practice because they are about to have a little brother of thier own to hold and love! After three girls Kevin and Britney are finally getting thier little man. We are so excited for them and that Briston will have a little friend to run around with when we come and visit them.

Catch Up!

2010-01-28T19:36:00.000-08:00

These are our anniversary pics the story is below for some reason I can't get them to post together. But you get the idea.

December 13th Briston meet his auntie Kortney (and Jhett) for the first time. Jhett made a really comfy seat:) And Briston made his Auntie Kortney even more excited for her little guy to get here! Briston is 3 months old here.

December 14th. Our 9 year anniversary. I can't believe that it has been 9 years with my honey. And this year was the best of all cause we had our sweet little man with us! Well Jeff came home and brought me some beautiful lilly's. Then we got all dressed up and headed to Greer to eat at Molly Butlers. We we so excited because they were having a winter wonderland with Santa Clause and toy soliders. We drove up to the parking lot and it was completly empty! CLOSED!! We couldn't believe it! So we drove around and nothing was open! We've never been there when everything was closed. So weird. Anyways we headed home and decided to have a picnic on the living room floor. We got subway, had a picnic, and watched our little boy sleep. Best Anniversary ever!

At the begining of December we had a ward party and Briston met Santa Clause for the first time! He didn't really know what was going on but it was sure fun for Jeff and I to see him experiencing his first visit with Good 'Ol Saint Nick.

Where does the time go?

2009-12-20T21:56:00.000-08:00

Looking all G.Q. in his outfit. One of my fav's.

Our Briston Boy He is so sweet and loves his baths!!

My baby is 3 months old and I can't believe where the time goes!! Christmas is almost here and then BAM 2010! Now that Briston is getting a little bit more independant and doesn't mind sitting in his swing or bouncer a little longer then I might be ablet o get some more bloggin done.

He is discovering his hands and loves to eat them. He started to laugh on our 9th anniversary and it is the sweetest sound I've heard!

An Update for Auntie Kindy and Briston's newborn and first family pictures

2009-11-15T17:23:00.000-08:00

Well here is our pictures of our little man from the photo shoot that we had done at the end of September. We just got them this weekend and Grammy is holding my baby so I actually have time to post!!

Our first family pictures

Daddy giving him kisses

This is one of my favorites!!!

Well it's almost time to get this pictures taken again!! He is growing so fast!! He is 2 months old tomorrow! He is finally fitting in 0-3 month clothes but still in newborn diapers. Life as a new mom is slowly getting easier!! We are still not up and dressed for the day til 11:00 in the morning. But we sure do have fun!! In the morning after his breakfast I put him in his swing so I can eat my breakfast, and he loves to talk to the bear that is on his mobile of his swing. It is so cute to hear him coo and watch the bear go round and round. He really is becoming alert!

Boy does he love his Bink! He also loves to smile. Most of his smiling is done after he has had his breakfast and we have our morning talks. I love these times! He also LOVES his baths. He will just sit there with the most content look on his face!

Lately we are always having to help him let go of his hair! He stretches his little arms then as his hands touch his head he cant help but grab a handful of hair!!

Right now he is cooing at his Papa and Grammy. We love living near Papa and Grammy! It is so much fun to see them with him. And some times you hear more baby talk from the 4 adults that live here then you do from the baby!

We still can't tell what color or eyes he has. They are this blue steel color with a hint of green. Still just a little murky. Hopefully we will see a color emerge more clearly soon!

We absolutely LOVE being parents sleep deprivation and all! Jeff is so good to let me sleep in on Saturdays! He has always been an early riser (lucky for me!!) But Briston is getting to where he will take more naps. He just wants to sleep in my arms..which I usually always let him!!

Since it is Thanksgiving I want to tell you what I am grateful for...

1. My family

2. My faith

3. Our families

4. That Jeff has a job

5. When Briston sleeps for 5 hours!

6. When Jeff lets me sleep in on Saturdays

7. When my baby smiles at me

8. How good water tastes!

9. A crisp fall day

10. A healthy family

Newborn Pictures

2009-10-09T18:36:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneek peek of our sweet boy!!!

Our Miracle and the Perfect Day

2009-10-01T17:43:00.000-07:00

First Sunday nap with Daddy
My Precious Boy
Our First day home.

He gets a lot of this :)

Me and my little buddy!!

Our miracle!!!

Daddy and Briston this really shows how little he is and how much his Daddy and I love him. We love that he is here and can't get enough of him. Why we bought a crib I don't know he almost always sleeps in our arms! Love him!!!

Our Miracle was born on September 16th @ 1:31 am. Weighing in @ 6 pounds 11 oz. 19 1/2 inches long. It was the perfect day. He came into our lives and everything was made right. We held our little one in our arms and were instantly a family. A family bound by love that will last through the eternities. Never have we felt so much happiness. It truly was the perfect day. It didn't matter the sleepless nights that were to follow or the hardships of first time parents. . . everything was exactly as it should be. We are a family, our little miracle is here and our world is perfect.

I think that my 7 year old nephew Conor said it the best. When he held our little man for the first time I asked him, "So Conor what do you think?" Conor said, "He's just perfect!!" we think so to Conor...we think so too.

Perfect. . . Even though we didn't get any sleep for the next 4 days after that!! He has been a pure joy to us. I never could have imagined how much happiness a little one can bring into ones life. He is everything we have ever dreamed of and hoped for, he is perfect in every way. He truly is my heart living outside of my body and I would give anything just to have him smile up at me.

He's coming!!!!

2009-09-13T18:21:00.000-07:00

I am dilated to a 2 and the doctor is going to induce me on Tuesday!!

Parenthood here we come!!!

2 Weeks Left!!!

2009-09-07T21:02:00.000-07:00

Wow today I have 2 weeks left and I can't believe how fast it has flown by! I want to give a shout out to everyone who put on the baby shower it was AMAZING!! Seriously, I couldn't even try to sleep til 2 am because I was SOO excited! And thanks everyone for coming and supporting us we are so blessed to have so many wonderful people in our lives!

Well I have had some contractions....but nothing that stays around. Lots of lower back pain but again it doesn't stay constant. Jeff has been asking my all weekend if my bag is packed...and NO it isn't. I know a little late but I am in the process. We had company this weekend and my good friend Liz tells me that I am in denial. That I am scared of the whole labor and delivery.....well YEAH!! But....its more than that..... I just want him to stay little and I know that isn't going to happen. He will grow so quickly and perhaps me delaying in packing is my way of keeping him 'little' as long as possible. Yeah.....I know......its denial....but I can't wait to hold him in my arms!!! It is all Jeff and I talk about. He tells me at least 5 times a day how excited he is for this little miracle and I can't wait either......

2 WEEKS and we get to by Mommy and Daddy!

It will be the best day ever!!

Happy B-Day Jeff and 8 Weeks Left!!!

2009-07-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Jeff!

I am so grateful that you are my husband and for the wonderful man that you are. You make me laugh and lift me when I am down. You have such a wonderful attitude about life that makes living it with you an adventure! You are going to be the best daddy ever! I am grateful for you and all of the hard work you do for our family. Happy Birthday my love.

Us at the Diamond Backs game for Jeff's Birthday

Jeff's Parents took him to Molly Butlers for his Birthday in Greer. It was delicouse!! Thanks Mom and Dad! Isn't it beautiful? We sat on this big deck right by a roaring fire (it is still a little cold in Greer). It was beautiful!! (I am 31 weeks here).

We went up to Greer for F.H.E. a couple weeks ago to picnic and fish in the stream. Here I am 30 weeks.

This is a picture of Briston at his First Diamondbacks game!! (I'm almost 32 weeks here.)

From left to right Niece Camylle, Sister-in-law Cara, Sister Chelsea. Sister Cymanee, me, my mom Katrina and my baby sister Cambrie.

Here are some PREGO PIC'S of course they loaded out of order but this is me at 7 months

Not my most flattering moment but this is 29 Weeks

26 Weeks

21 Weeks

20 Weeks

I have 8 Weeks left before this little guy makes his big arrival and I am SOOOO excited!! a little nervous too ;)

He is getting so strong, I can feel it when he kicks me. And I believe that he thinks my ribs are his play toys. But being pregnant has been a wonderful experience despite all of the aches and pains. I never thought that I would be able to experience such a beautiful thing. And to have it finally happen is an experience I will always cherish.

One of my really good friends once described the love of a mother as her heart walking around outside of her body. I am beginning to understand what she meant. My little Briston is so warm and protected right now, and soon he will be in this big ol' world where not everything is not monitored by yours truly... But at the same time I can't wait to see him! To look and see if he has my nose or Daddy's eyes! By the ultrasound pic's it looks like he already has my lips....poor kid.... I am sure they will come in handy when he wants to pout about something ;)

But I know that coming to this earth and making decisions, being faced with obstacles and growing is part of the reason we are here. It just feels a lot different know that I am having to let my little baby be exposed to this ol' world. However, we do have a lot of things planned already! We talk to our little Briston Boy everyday about how we are going to go fishin' and camping and take him to Disneyland! We can't wait to experience our new little family life.

Trip to Texas and Ash's Temple Day!!

2009-07-12T18:21:00.000-07:00

Me and Briley Bean!!

At the end of March my mother in law Roz and I went to Texas. We met Kindy and little Briley there to have a girl time with Kortney while Pratt was in AZ. We shopped til we dropped, went to see a beautiful lake, saw the Dallas Texas Temple, went to the coolest two story Joann's!! Shopped in Louisiana and learned to make hair bows. Once Mom and I got to the airport we were a little stranded. Kindy's flight had been cancelled due to a blizzard and she was our tour guide! So mom and I sat at the airport til Kort got of work and she was headed our way to pick us up. Well we decided it would be easier for Kort to find us if we could get to Union Station. So we took three buses to get to our little Union Station, only to realize to late that it wasn't Union Station! Thank goodness for Mr. garmin or we would have sat there forever!

Kindy had a really hard time getting a flight in. It was snowing like crazy in Denver so she couldn't get out of Colorado then Texas was having tornado warnings!! So we stayed the night and she was able to make it in late the next night. After that crazy beginning, we finally got everybody there and the fun really began!!

Kindy and Briley at the lake in Texas

Me, Mom holding Briley and Kortney and Rhew at the Lake!

All of us at a really good restaurant in Kort's town. It was so much fun going to Texas! It is really a pretty state. I was really sad that I didn't get any pic's of the landscaping.

This is my mother in law Roz and me on the flight over there!

Kortney and me and the Dallas Texas Temple.

More of the Dallas Texas Temple.

My little sister Ashleigh is on her mission in Salt Lake City Temple Square. This is the day that she went through the Temple in Snowflake. Ash is the one in the red. We had such a wonderful day. I was able to be one of her escort through the Temple and it was such a wonderful experience. She is loving her mission and all of the great spiritual experiences that come with serving the Lord.

If any of you know anything about Snowflake you know that it is almost ALWAYS windy! Such was the case on this day. We had to hold our hair back so we could even face the camera!

FRUSTRATION!!!

2009-06-02T11:38:00.000-07:00

The cable the connects my camera to my computer has a short. I have called the company and they are supposed to be sending me a new one. That was over a week ago. Walmart doesn't have any mini USB cables so I am at the mercy of Olympus camera company. Hopefully I will have a new cable soon and can post some pics! Lots has happend! Can't wait to fill you in.

IT'S A.....................

2009-05-12T08:26:00.000-07:00

BOY!!!!!

We almost didn't find out because he was a little shy and the pic's didn't turn out that great but I am going back in a couple weeks to get some more. HOPEFULLY they will be better. But here is the pic, fuzzy as it is, that tells us we are going to have a BOY! We are so excited and can't wait for him to come. YEAH!!!

18 weeks and 6 days to go! The dr. said that everything is going well and he looks like he is going to be TALL. Well we kinda had a guess that our babies would be on the tall side. We are still debating on names, anybody have any cute boy names that they have heard? Please let me know!

Jeff can't wait cause now he has a fishing, camping, quading, hiking, boating, buddy! We talk about our little man everyday. Jeff always comes home hugs me and says, "how's my baby (me) and my baby? (our baby) as he pats my belly. My mother-in-law Roz gave us a some adorable little newborn onesies that are SOOO TINY! Jeff came in wearing one on his shoulder last night, and patting it, yeah he can't wait.

Thanks Grammy Roz for the cute onesies and Auntie Kindy for the pacifier and socks. We can't wait to use them!

And thank you to all of you for your kindness and support. THIS Mother's Day was wonderful and next year

when our little MR. is here will be even better!

What's it gonna be?

2009-05-02T22:31:00.000-07:00

We are having our ultrasound on Wednesday to find out what our baby is! Can't wait! I was wondering what you guys think the baby's gonna be....BOY or GIRL??????

Thanks

2009-04-07T20:34:00.000-07:00

Just a quick post to let all of you know how much we appreciate all of your sweet and encouraging comments. Life has been busy and good. I am starting to get a belly but it is just that extra chubby stage. When I finally pop I will post some pics.

Midterms are going to be over soon and I can't wait!! I will be done with my associates in May and then will just have time to get ready for my sweet baby to come! Some day's I don't even think I am prego till Jeff comes home and starts talking to my belly, or the nausea kicks in! The time is flying by so fast and I can't wait! I haven't felt the baby move yet...still waiting...or maybe I have and just don't know it yet.

During spring break me, Kindy, Briley, and Roz all went to Texas to see Kortney. It was so much fun and Texas is beautiful. It was a girls trip with my in-law family all except for Krista who was moving. We missed ya Krista! I need to download my pics then I will post some soon.

The Journey, The Trials, The Miracle

2009-02-13T17:11:00.000-08:00

Our journey has been long, our trials sometimes seemed to hard to bear. But after 8 years we are excited to announce that we are expecting our first child in September!

WE'RE PREGNANT!!!!

I still can't believe that this is real. Our dream if finally coming true!

The Journey:
Jeff and I have worked with doctors and infertility specialists for many, many years to get our little one here. I have gone through hormone shots, infertility meds, ultrasounds. had more lab tests and blood drawn then I care to remember, had a surgery, struggled through the sickness of new medication and the frustration of inconclusive results. The patience of working with OB after OB and having them not take us seriously. It's difficult to understand why after my explanation of how we have been trying for years and nothing is working and explaining the problems that previous doctors had found that doctors will say, "Well these things just take time, let's just give it another six months then we'll do some tests." Yeah, did you hear what I said?
Well we finally figured out that I had to get aggressive if I wanted to get results, and we became more informed about my situation but the doctors still didn't know why I couldn't get pregnant.

When I moved to the Mountain we thought adoption was the only option left. I didn't know of any fertility doctors here and traveling to Mesa 4-5 times a month to see the doctor there for fertility treatments just wasn't feasible. Then a break, we found a OB that was also a fertility specialist. I have been seeing him now for about a year. Just after Christmas I called to talk to him about invetro and found out that he didn't do that and we would have to go to Mesa if we choose that route. With all of the 'pre op' work, consults and other appointments that go into this process, I would have had to go without Jeff, and as emotional as this is for us that would be draining emotionally and financially.
SO adoption it is....so we thought.

The Trails:
Mother's Day in church was well...."black Sunday" I didn't want to go. I didn't want people to tell me to stand up and get whatever it was they were passing out with the excuse that "You'll be a mother someday." I avoided it at all costs. Whenever I would give up Jeff my wonderful husband would tell me to have faith. The Lord does hear us and He will answer our prayers. I always asked when....and Jeff would answer...in HIS time. We just have to be patient. Yeah, isn't 6, 7, 8 years patient enough? My sweet husband would console me...Just believe sweetie....just believe.
At times I didn't want to, at times I was bitter, angry. I wondered if I just wasn't good enough to be a mom.
And I cried...and cried. Jeff would hold me and just let me get out my hurt and frustration. Then he would remind me that "things are gonna be OK" Then I could get through life for awhile.
Thank you Jeff for your never ending faith, sometimes you supported us both. I love you and can't wait to make you a Daddy! You are going to be a wonderful Daddy. I love you!
Thank you to my family. You always listened, you talked with my about my doctors appointments and always stayed supportive throughout the years.

To my mom and mother-in-law. Your support, love and unyielding faith humbles me. You gave me hope and belief that someday it would be my turn. I love you both so much. To my sister-in-laws thank you for support, love and your wonderful children. I loved when you had children not only are new nieces and nephews are the most wonderful thing in the world. But you let me be so involved. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

To my friends...my sweet friends.... thank you for the talks, the support, letting me play 'mommy', letting my husband make paper airplanes for your kids in Church, laughing with me and teaching me 'tricks of the trade', you helped my fill a void in my life that almost swallowed me whole.

To everyone who prayed for us for all those years. We are so grateful. We know it is because of those prayers that we have this miracle.

The Miracle:
A baby, something we hoped for, dreamed of, prayed for, worked for and cried about. Its coming and we can't wait. I know that everyone thinks that their kid is the best thing that ever happened....but ours REALLY IS! :) I have never been so excited to be nauseous! Thanks again to all of our Family and Friends who have been there with us through this Journey. We love you and can't wait to show all of you our little miracle when it arrives in September.

Tagged by Cassie!

2008-10-29T00:07:00.000-07:00

Ok Cassie this is for you!
8 Obsessions right now....

1. Trying to find time to spend with my husband. School and church have kept me hopping and it seems that I never see him. But 4 wheeling this weekend babe you and me!

2. Getting organized mid terms are over and my house is a disaster!

3 Canning yeah it came as a surprise to me too but I have to say that seeing all that food in my cupboard for a rainy day really inspires me to do more.

4. Looking at everyone else's blogs but never updating my own. Yup since it is 12:11 am and I am STILL looking at blogs I would say that this qualifies...pitiful I am pitiful......

5. I REALLY want to get out on our 4wheelers and see the leaves. Fall is the most amazing time of year and I love to see the leaves change. This weekend its gonna happen I know it. Mr. Weather man I would like to put in my order to have it be beautiful and in the upper 60's please! :)

6.School work

7. Enrichment

8. Getting ready for Christmas.

Words or phrases I use often.......

1. Schnikies
2. little guy
3. for the love....
4. goodnight!
5. um huh (this would be my school word!)
6. how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? (lately I have reverted back to my love for tootsie pops! I swear its like I have never had one before the soft chocolaty center the crunch candy it's amazing!
7. When is homework due?
8. Hey babe how was work?

8 things I want to do before I die......

1. Have kids
2. go to Ireland with Jeff
3. get out of debt
4. build our dream home
5. para sail
6. for once be the winner of some grand prize! (I am beginning to think that they are ALL scams!)
7.To be in the Temple with all of my brothers and sisters...this is still a ways of considering my little sister is 9.
8. Raise a good family.

8 things I want or need right now
1. A Bosch (this has been on my Christmas list 3 years running...hint hint sweetie!!)
2. a clean house
3. a really good cafe is town!
4. to go to bed
5. a massage
6. to snuggle with my hubby
7. warm fuzzy socks...my feet are freezing right now!
8. a facial

8 people I tag......

Amie Bigelow
Beth Ann Sands
Karen Baker
Crystal Birdno
Marti Dewitt
Marci Haws
Cousin Jorden

Crew Is Home

2008-09-16T20:05:00.000-07:00

Kya meeting her little brother
This is sad...poor little guy...so glad he is better!
Conor T. 'he looks just like me!"

Crew is finally home! After spending 8 day's in the hospital with an infection in his lungs and a valve in his heart not closing right he is finally home and we are so excited. We can't wait to go and see him and we are so glad that he is doing better. When Jeff talked to Conor shortly after Crew was born he told Jeff that "he looks just like me..Crew's a little me!" He is so excited to have a little brother, Kya too! And we are so happy to have a new baby in the family. And Kindy is going to add another one to the family in just a couple of months I can't believe it! YEAH!!!

School

2008-08-24T21:16:00.001-07:00

Well kids school is about to commence again and it is back to the grinding stone. I honestly can not believe that summer is already over! Man life just really does come at you fast huh. Well life is going to be busy this semester. I just got called to be the 2nd counselor in Relief Society and in addition to my 16-19 (I am still debated on some classes) credit I am taking this semester life is going to be just a little hectic. I am so grateful that I have such great in laws living close. And an amazing mother-in-law who I can count on to always get me out of a bind when it comes to making dinner. Yes I will admit that cooking is NOT my forte that is something that I am always striving to WANT to do....hum...maybe we can do an Enrichment on cooking or learning to love to cook.....yeah since I am over the enrichment I am always thinking of things that we can do. So if anyone has any great ideas or has done things that they really enjoyed PLEASE let me know. I am always looking for new and wonderful ideas.

Breaking Dawn

2008-08-04T20:47:00.000-07:00

I finished this book today at 2pm and want to start reading it over already! On Saturday I meet my family at Wal-mart to get a few things then go to the movies...I know Wal-mart again I really do more with my life then just going to Wal-mart...promise. Anyways since it was my B-day on Saturday I went to sit down to lunch and my sister Ash says, "wanna hear a funny story?" sure I am always up for a laugh...so she pulls out Breaking Dawn and says,"Mom got you this for your birthday!" Yeah I am so excited...then she pulls out another copy of Breaking Dawn and says,"And I got this for your birthday." And then she pulls out A THIRD COPY and says," and Chelsea got this for your birthday!" 3 copies of Breaking Dawn for me..guess they really do know how much I love this series. I introduced my family to it and now they can't get enough! Well I will not ruin the book for any of you who have not yet read it...it is FANTASTIC!!! I started reading on Saturday night, then Sunday after Church and I started this morning at about 6am..couldn't go back to sleep....so I read for about 6.5 hours straight..I tell you what this is defiantly an addiction for me....I wonder if I need to talk to the bishop...he he he just kidding...really I could put the book down if I really....really....REALLY wanted to....;) I try to give everyone a chance to start reading before I go into any discussions on Breaking Dawn and the now complete Twilight series. I have to say I am a little sad that the series is done and can't wait to read what Stephanie published next. I have truly found and author that so far I really think is awesome! Well ladies enjoy the book and maybe...just maybe I will start reading it over again too. I know...I know a.d.d.i.c.d.e.d. but Edward is SO worth it....he he he ;)

Hawlsey Lake

2008-07-27T12:37:00.000-07:00

Jeff and Camylle so cute! Jeff looks a little happier than Camylle...but she warms up it just takes a little bit!
The gang Krista, Roz, my mom Katrina and my little brother Bryce.
My little sister Ash took my camera and went on a nature hike and took some really cool pics. So I am debuting her first pictures of her photography career!

Hawlsey Lake. You can see the rain drops on the lake. So pretty

I think this is the cutest pic of Korinne (my brother Cam's sister in law and my niece Camylle)
My baby sister Cambrie fishing
Cam and Cara enjoying the Kayacks
My older Bro. Cam and his daughter Camylle
My brother Cam's wife Cara (left) and her sister Korrine

We had such a blast at Hawlsey I love it there

More 4th of July Pics

2008-07-19T22:20:00.000-07:00

Here is a really cool picture of the fire works out over Lyman Lake. There was a lady there who made fry bread and I wasn't feeling to hot that night so I didn't have very much and ever since then I have been craving it so bad. This was the most incredible fry bread and Navajo Tacos you will ever have. So if your in the mood for a killer Soppapia just come to Eagar on the 4th of July...and trust me it is worth every penny in gas money to get here!

Well I have finally taken my pics off of my camera so I am going to share a few more with you from the 4th of July.

This is me and my nephew Conor hanging out. He is such a sweet kid and really has the most beautiful eyes! This pic really doesn't do them justice.

Well I have some more Hawlsey Lake pics but my computer is taking for ever to load so when I have some more patience then I will load them for ya'll!

ADDICTED!!!

2008-07-09T21:33:00.000-07:00

Well it is official I am addicted to blogging. I spend so much time catching up with everyone else I don't post anything on my blog. Yep I defiantly think that is the crossing point. Well life has been crazy this week. I am so excited because our good friends Nate and Liz are coming to see us this weekend and we haven't seen them in FOREVER. I spent the day in Show Low with my sis Ashleigh and had a fun girls day out. We shopped literally till we dropped, I know all you out there who know where and what Show Low is you are wondering how did you do that....well... it is called Wal-mart and two baskets FULL of grocery's, not to mention all of the other little stores that we stopped at. We also saw Kung Fu Panda and cracked up the entire time. I think that my favorite part is the fight scene in the end and Jack Black does his infamous "Recreation Clothes" pose from Nacho Libra and sucks his tail into his cheeks and then pounds the other tiger with his belly. It is totally a Jack Black move and Ash and I couldn't stop laughing. Oh by the way if I refer to "Chonco" I mean my little sister Ash...kinda an inside joke but the name stuck....poor thing... Well the shoulder is acting up again so better go give it a rest.

4th pics

2008-07-08T12:08:00.000-07:00

My first Blog

2008-07-06T20:47:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Well I have been browsing around blogs for awhile and I am proud to say that we finally have one! yeah! We just had an awesome 4th with my family and Jeff's it was a blast... the Massey's made the biggest BBQ ever! I think that we all ate for about 4 days and it is still not gone ;) Then my family came up and we all went to Hawlsey Lake and played in Kayaks and ate and fished it was a lot of fun. We then went to the park and played ultimate frisbee. It was my first time playing and we used theses huge kevlar frisbee's...it was a blast! Pic's will soon follow. But for those of you who have receive my invite please post a note so that I know that I am doing this right. I am still new to this whole blogging thing and hope to be figuring it all out soon.