Bath Time Boy

This 11 Month old sweet baby of mine loves the bath! Loves it!

Something about this boys face that makes my heart melt. Even when he keeps me up at night.

He loves to splash the water! Every now and then it gets him in the face and he takes a loud deep breath!

Brother FUN!

Look at these cute wrinkle feet!

Brielle's First Day of First Grade

Brielle started first grade this year. I cannot believe she is old enough. Cannot believe it! Here she is the morning of her first day. Egg sandwich was her breakfast of choice.

Classic in front of the door picture. I told her to give me a pose!

This girl has a lot of poses.

My pretty grown up girl. (Notice her Nikes!)

Her brothers were very proud!!

In front of her door.

At her desk!!!! She was very excited to have her own desk and not just a table!

3 Years....

It has been 3 years. 3 years since I heard those words. Words that would forever change me, my family and our lives. Words that have such a SIGNIFICANT impact on a Mother. Words that replay in my mind not daily anymore but several times a week. Words that I still have nightmares from.

We found a mass. (click to read)


Nothing you do can prepare you for those words. Even if you "know" they are coming. It hurts so deep. I never really understand true heartache until that moment. It is as if someone has literally removed your heart. Your chest feels heavy and empty all at the same time.
We as a family and I have come a long way since that day, July 29, 2008. With the help of meds :) of course. I like to think we all love deeper, appreciate more, and treasure all the little moments. Of course we all have our weak moments though.

I often refer to myself as the Kristin before and the Kristin after. After such a traumatic event how can you not be different? I have a mental block for memories before that day. They are hard to recall. I have had a lot of bad days since then. Days I find it hard to get out of bed. Days I do not feel grateful for anything. BAD I know. Those days happen a lot less now.

I remember sitting in church several months after that day and the lesson was "Come what may and love it." The examples some women were sharing, in my opinion did not hold up against what I had just been through. I had to get up and leave! I have learned since then that everyone has trials. Trials that have more or less significance on every individual. I am NO stronger than any other woman because of what I have been through. Any Mother when put in that situation just steps it up and does what is needed for their child. Everyone is asked to bare certain trials and I would not trade mine for others.

As the 29th of every month creeps up I do have anxiety. It is a hard day. The unknown of that day was HORRIBLE. Then I look at my healthy boy and smile. I am grateful for him. For his personality that tests my patience EVERYDAY. I am grateful for the gospel, the power of prayer and fasting. Anyone that lives through a trial like this has to believe in a higher power.


Here is the week in review from threes years ago...surreal.
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Next Wednesday Dawson will be having his MRI to check the status of his fluid and for any other abnormalities. Prayers would be great!

4th of July Pictures

Love 4th of July!!!! Favorite Holiday. We had a great day. We started with our West Point Parade at 8am. The kids were able to ride in a school bus for the 100th Anniversary of the school district. They were so excited but said it was hot and boring!..:)

Then we headed to my Moms house where my sis Karly took pictures of my kids!

Playing Patty Cake....

Love these cute kids!!

Confused face...

Love...

Pretty girl....

Cute Kids...

David Jr......

Hi...

Hillbilly Brielle...She actually lost another tooth at the fireworks...

Loving this one....

Naughty BOY...

Look at all those teeth!

Dimples....

Angry!!

Teeth...

Love this CUTE BOY!!!....

Then we went to our West Point City celebration!..Great time and great fireworks!!!
Great 4th of JULY....

BEHOLD....DAWSON'S PHOTOSHOOT....

Here is the Dawson Photoshoot I having been dying to post. I love this boy. He challenges me daily. He is a pest and a tease. I take him how he is...<3

Dawson was asked how old he was.....while trying to get his fingers just how he wanted them....this is what we GOT....SEE BELOW!!!..HAHAHAHAHA

I love it. I told my friend I wanted the picture DO NOT delete it. She looked at me like I was crazy...It makes me laugh every time I see it..Doesn't it make you laugh?

Then he got his fingers right...;)

So handsome.....

He is a GQ model on the side.....

See this grin...this is what he flashes when he is in trouble. What do I do?...I melt.....Call me Mommy Pushover!...

Brielle's Photoshoot....

SO I OFFICIALLY SUCK AT BLOGGING.....I HATE MY INTERNET CONNECTION! QWEST SUCKS AND TAKES FOREVER TO LOAD PICTURES!!!

I do however want to finish sharing the pictures from Dallin's newborn shoot. Yes he is 8 months old, and? He does not sleep so that makes for an extremely tired Kristin.

These are Brielle's individuals:

Is she gorgeous or what?

I mean she is much to pretty to share any of my DNA!!

I especially love these photos of Brielle because it was just a couple short months later that she lost both of her top teeth. Starting that inevitable "AWKWARD" stage....

She really is photogenic. She gets in front of a camera and just poses!

Brielle has turned into quite the little Mommy. She can change diapers. Watch the baby while I get a power nap. She helps feed him solids and Dallin absolutely adores her!

Love this girl....

PS...STAY TUNED FOR DAWSON'S INDIVIDUALS. I HAVE QUITE THE SURPRISE!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA