It's long over due

Hello again.

I kind of forgot about this place. Is it still cool?

Is it still cool to tell you that My baby girl is 6 months old, and that I think she is my little happy star. I really do think of her as that. My perfect little Kate brightens my day. She is like a little slice of joy. My mom said the other day just think you would probably be having your next baby now, but you already have her. And boy am I grateful.

Is it still cool to brag about my almost 2 year old (5 days). He knows his Abcs, and most of his numbers. He has the funniest personality and I just love to watch him. He tries to have Kate be apart of whatever he is doing, and I can't wait for the time when they get to play together. He is talking so much, and I could just squeeze him when he says "dank you  mommy".








Is it still cool to post an overload of pictures so you can see what we have been up to for the past 6 months?

Update.com

We are alive and well. Busy but well. Guess what I have like 17 days before the kid gets here. I want her out now yet I am not ready. Like at all. Am I in denial? Lazy? Don't know where to begin? Second kid syndrome? Yes, yes to all. It's jut different with baby two. Plus everything that has been changing its the last thing on my mind... Until I get a upper cut to my bladder or fist pump ... Well you know where. Anyway I vow to myself to be ready before middle of next week cause after Thraday (baby shower day) she can come right on out!

The hubs got a job at the hospital working nights. It's a miracle. A miracle and blessing all in one. Is there a difference? Anyway it's quiet the story. But I am laying here a lone. Yikes . I am scared of the dark and being by myself. I think it will take some getting used to. Although I do find it strange how much more of the bed I take up just cause I can.

In this whirlwind of half a year. We have had emotional ups and downs. Scares with Kate, new steps in school, the usually pay your tithing and hope for the best finances, blessings beyond note, healthy babies, wonderful helpful family, good grades, and  answer to prayers. You guys I feel so overwhelmingly blessed I can't begin.


I will leave you with quotes from my day time ladies "what you put out into the world comes back" -Oprah (that was paraphrased) and "be kind to one another". - Ellen

thats all she wrote.

Every time I think I want to blog mostly negative and complaining thoughts come to mind. I am sure you all came to check out blog world today to here me complain. I digress.

I also tend to ramble. Mostly about things of little importance, and no point. but chances are here I go again.

I would give some serious monopoly money (because I have no real money, come to think of it I don't even have monopoly money. cricket. cricket. You get the point.) to someone who would make it possible for me to go sit in a hotel room. All day. All by myself. Some good chick flicks. Popcorn of course. And my list of crafts I want to do just there for me. I think that is about ideal. Why do I want to be by myself though I don't really understand because I am alone a lot. Well Rush is here. Ah ha. thats probably why.. Doesn't that sound lovely?

Also it has been brought to my attention that I am incredibly emotional. Lately I feel that I could cry just thinking about crying. hmmm... I just did. If I try and be tough and hold in my tears it tends to make the situation worse. Except last night. Last night would have been good if I wouldn't have cried.... or lost my temper right volleyball team?

2 more weeks of school. 9 more weeks till baby. It's getting exciting around these parts. I have a feeling summer is going to be good. It never lets me down. I might have just skipped over spring in my mind. Who needs 60 mile an hour winds anyway.

It was my birthday the other day. I almost forgot it was. I am 23. I look good for my age.

here i go rambling. I will stop. feel free to roll your eyes. XoxOxoXO

laughing is my favorite

The other day I laughed hysterically as T walked into circle K with a newly washed pair of shorts on with a little sock hanging out of his cargo pocket. I almost called him to tell him, but i will selfish and wanted to see him walk out the same way so I could laugh some more. I laughed so hard I cried. I also laughed uncontrollably in lecture the other day. You won't think it's funny, but it had to do with Jord turning the teachers words into the story of the three little pigs. Of course no one else heard him so my belly shaking, tear falling laugh was embarrassing.  Its funny that either of the situations were actually not that funny, but that is still laughed hard. Don't you love it when stuff like that happens? When you get the giggles at the most inappropriate times? I do.

Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.

Life lessons

In recent weeks I have been thinking a lot about the kind of family I want to have. By this I mean what I think is important enough to teach my children. Things that I want to teach them to become the best they can be. I have compiled a list of things that have come to mind, mostly for my benefit so I can remember and add to the list. 

1. Develop a relationship with our savior. I think that this is the root of a good testimony.  

2.  might not like some people but do your best to get along 

3.Don't compromise your standards in anything you do.

4. Work hard to be the best at whatever you do. Don't settle for mediocrity 

5. Don't expect to be given things in life. 

6. Be polite and have good manners

7. Pray in everything you do. And learn how you receive answers. 

8.You don't have to do what you think we want you to do. By this I mean, if you don't like sports don't play them, but find something you like and do it!

9. Set high standards. I would rather you be criticized for being good then being bad. 

10. Be ambitious, go after your dreams.

11. Be a friend

12. Get good grades in school

13. Don't judge harshly. You never know the battles someone is fighting.

14. Be the same at home and at school or where ever you are.

15. Be a leader 

16. Make family a priority. They will always be there for you. 

17. Be kind 

What would you add to the list? 

Time

Time is silly. It goes by fast, it's how we measure everything. It runs our life.

I measure everything in hours, days, weeks, months, years.
 Like it literally has been over a year since this little Tenney family went on a vacation. We did it this spring break and it was worth the wait. It was fun to pretend like we did it for the 1 year old who would have been just fine staying home and getting dirty in the front yard.

It's been a month since we have been trailer renters. We are finally all settled, minus a few boxes that need unpacking and have no place to go. But that being said I still feel like we don't have grove, maybe cause we have been going here and there since we have been settled.

I only have 13 weeks left before I get to meet my little Kathryn. I feel like this is all pretend. Shouldn't it have hit me by now that we are having another baby? Shouldn't I be a little more excited at the thought of another baby? That all may be the wrong way to say it. Maybe it's just that I haven't thought much about it all, I have 13 weeks to figure it out right?

I have been sick for 9 days. Sinus infection and allergies are killing me. I have been prescribed horse pills so that should knock it right out. I sometimes think that being sick is a break, just to have an excuse to make Jord do more for me (hehe) and then by day 9 it's not quite as fun as I would like.

I count down hours of Jords work, and till I have to leave for class, but my favorite hours are the time I spend with my little dude. In case you haven't met him he is perfect, and full of personality and he makes me happy.

That's all the time I have for now.

Happy Easters

Hi-ya

Well guess what. We are still homeless. On a side not living with the Tenney's has been rather enjoyable. To be honest it has gone far better then I thought it would. (it's just time ya know?) Friday is supposed to be the big day for sure this time. I even have stuff transffered into our name! This whole situation leads me to my rant today. Bare with me.

The first of January marked week 2 of sickness with the Tenneys. It was also about week 3 of deciding to move back to AZ. My go to saying was I can't wait for January to be over. I was ready for sickness to be gone, emergency move to be over, and to be back into 'life'. Well the only thing that Feburary has not stole from January was sickness, and guess what I have been wishing half the month that Feruary would just get over. The other day I was stressed to the max. I don't know if I don't handle it well so I seem to make it worse, or I had real cause to stress. Getting the house stuff set up, insurance in AZ, work (this is easy but still I can count it right?) taxes done, class, and financial aid has been a little overwhelming. I just new that if I could wish February away this would all be over. Then I started thinking about what every married couple has said to us. You will look back on the time in your life as some of the most joyous times in your life. And all be darned if they aren't right! Since I have taken on the "come what may and love it attitude" I have gotten so much done. Insurance -check. house stuff- check. good grades in school -check taxes -check and financial aid- almost check. I have also been way happier with our situation. Sure we are poorer then church mice, and have a lot of school left, but we also are experiencing a lot an learning and growing, and livin off love.

 I have also found out something about myself during this process. I love being a mom. I always knew I wanted a family, a big one at that, but I don't remeber a yearning desire to raise children. Until now. I feel that is my calling in life. I find my self sitting in class wishing I was with my baby, which creates conflict that I need to work out, but the love I have for him, as his mother makes me happier. I am so grateful that I get to have that rotten, cute, loving boy in my life.

I hope you all have a good last week of February! I know I will!

I bet you can appreciate a good resolution

In relief society on Sunday we were asked to make resolutions. Here's what I got so far...

1. Don't be pregnant. Well after I get done being pregnant
2. Make it to February 7th
3. If I make it till the 7th I want to make it to summer!
4. If I survive winter and spring I want to go camping. I want to go camping bad.
5. Sew something. I haven't done that in a while.

I am keeping it simple 2013. Of course there are more but I figure hear are the most important (well at least tonight)