WELCOME HOME BABY GIRL ZOEY!!

Hey everyone! We are so proud to announce that Zoey Violet Cronquist joined our Family on 9/21/2010 at 6:18p, Tuesday night! She weighed 7 lbs 4 oz and was 19 inches long. 10 Perfect fingers and 10 perfect toes. Lots of dark hair and big blue eyes. The actual labor took about 20 minutes and was alot easier than my first. Quincy is so happy and excited to be a big sister. She has been such a good lil' helper and loves lil' Zoey girl very much. Blaine said he thinks she's "pretty cool and so cute". I am back to work now and my sister n law, Lori is watching the girls. Thank you Lori!! They have a ball there and love spending time with Cousins.
Colby is the best Daddy and helps Quincy and Blaine to feel special too so their not pushed on the backburner. He watched Zoey all day on Tuesday while I was at work and he did awesome!! Love you all, we're so grateful for our family and each and every one of you!

BABY ON THE WAY, YELLOWSTONE TRIP, FAMILY UPDATES

So, here we are, a Year later since my last Blog Update. I guess I've been pretty busy!! Well, we have moved and live in a beautiful, spacious home-its alot more to clean but so much fun. I have the kitchen of my dreams, lots of storage and the neighborhood couldn't be better for the kids. We are on a culdesac with about 10 kids all under the age of 12. Blaine and Quincy are in Hog-Heaven. Colby really helped us sell the last place with all his hard work with re-doing the exterior completley and gutting our bathroom, what a handy man. Thanks to Family too, for all their recourses and support. I'd love to get a before and after picture of our old place on here so you can see the transformation-truley amazing. AND YES, we are expecting our new little addition to the Family later this month....Zoey Violet. (Thats for YOU Gramma Carter!!) I keep asking myself, "What are we going to do with TWO little DIVA'S??!!" Quincy is SO excited to be a Big Sister and she says she'll teach her how to swim and walk and talk and dance. Blaine and Colby, of course, wanted a boy but maybe next time...if there IS a next time....still up for debate between Colby and me (Grin) We are GRATEFUL that so far, so good, all is well. Baby is healthy and I hope she doesn't grow too big for me!! I am running out of room! Blaine is 12 and like 6 feet tall, NO-not really but about three more inches and he'll be taller than me. He is in 7th grade!! He has mastered the art of Golf, just like his Dad, and they love going together, just the boys. Quincy got through her 1st year of preschool with flying colors and is starting her 2nd year...how would it be, starting Kindergarten with TWO years of preschool under your belt!!? She'll be like ya, ya, been there, done that. She is starting Swimming lessons later this month and Mom is so excited to take Lil' Zoey and watch her swim. What a big girl. She is 4 1/2 and has the mind of someone far older. She must be what you'd call an "old soul" So--As you can see, we just came back from a lil trip from West Yellowstone. We went with some Friends and their kids and I think its safe to say we all had a blast. We saw Buffalo, Wolves, Bears, Elk even a Bald Eagle. We fished at Henry's Lake and Blaine caught a beautiful 3 or so pounder again this year. I am sure the next time I Blog, it will be of Newborn pictures of our Girl. Until then, everyone!!

So, I just cannot keep up with our blog, I am so sorry! Last weekend, we went to Island park and had so much fun!! We went with Jamon and Cyndi and their kids. Our Blaine and their Lauren caught fish. Blaine's was a 19" Fat rainbow trout and Lauren's was a 17" cutthrout, if I remember right. We were all so proud of them! Quincy had so much fun with her lil' buddy Camryn. It was much needed. I can't remember the last time my stress level was so low. The kids are back at school and loving it. I can't believe fair time is almost here, my how this year flew by!! We spent some time with my Cousin, Tim, from Oregon the last few days and its been so nice seeing him. I'd really like for him to move back.. it was the 1st time I met his 5yr old girl, McKala-so it would be nice for them to be closer to our Family cause we MISS him so much!!!!
Quincy had a piece of wood in her mouth and fell on it! It was horrible. Really bad owie on the roof of her mouth. Its all healed up now, though, thank goodness. It really scared us to death, there was alot of blood and tears thats for sure. Well, I hope everyones doing good and I'll be posting some Island Park pics. Until next time.....

So, Lindsie and Colt had their baby!!!! WELCOME Lil' Girl, Gracie June. 7lbs. 6 oz, 19 inches. Born June 3rd at about 11:35 pm. Everything turned out fine, although the delivery was not an easy task! 3-4 hours of pushing, and finally little Gracie made her debute!! We are so happy for Lin and her hubby! They are doing great. Quincy will be so excited to be Gracie's best cousin!! We LOVE YOU GRACIE JUNE!

FAMILY UPDATE

Greetings Everyone!!! I am sorry I have been such a blog-slacker!! Well, Quincy Kae is now in Preschool and loving it. She is so grown up and says she wants to be a "lil' model". Colby is still working hard everyday to set up new contractor accounts to buy their home-building products from him and his company in Idaho falls called Norandex. SO if any of you fit that description....give my hubby a call!! He'll take good care of you! As far as I am concerned, I am still grinding it out here at American Family Insurance and well, if ANYONE wants a quote-- Give me a CALL!! You never know, maybe I can get you a better deal, plus I take EXTRA special good care of the people I know on a personal basis. We offer Home, Auto, Commercial, Life Insurances and let me tell you now that if you have a family and a mortgage and you DON'T have LIFE INS., no offense, but your a Moron for obvious reasons. Okay, so I'll get off my soap-box. Blaine just got done with his very first basketball season and he loved it. Sports are kind of new to him but he caught on pretty quick and we loved watching him play. Quincy would shout from the stands in her extremly LOUD voice might I add, "Get the REBOUND BLAINE!!!" Even when they were in a timeout, she'd be screaming this. We are coming along good on our siding and our house is looking great. The copper gutter will be put on this friday and that will be such a nice touch. We are very blessed and we thank God for all of you and our Family. We are excited for summer and the kids have kites they've been dying to try out. My Cousing Devrie had her baby boy!! We are so happy for her and Russ, they are a great family. They named him Cooper. Krishel should be having her boy anyday now and we're also looking forward to that! Then we have our Shalayler due in July with her lil' Girl and our "Lin the Pin", my sister due June 5th with her 1st. They haven't decided on a name which drives me bonkers cause I neeeeed to know what to call this little Princess!!! Alysha had to get a new titanium rod placed in her back. She outgrew the old one. Which is good that she continues to grow, but yet its an extremly invasive and painful surgery. The old rod was hooked in place with a little hook in her rib and the bone starting growing around it, something like this, but basically they had to break her little rib and reattach the new one to a different rib. Now, mind you in the last 3 months she has gone through two broken legs to put pins in them to help straighten them up. She is growing up so fast!! 15 years old now! She is beautiful and is so brave. So, the swine flu...everyone wash your hands and stay home from work/school if your sick!! Kinda scary to say the least, I am glad I have focused on my food storage over the last year or so. WEll, love you all and have a fabulous day! Don't forget to smile....Life is GREAT!

Happy Valentines Day!

Hey Everyone!! Wishing you the best Valentines Day ever, filled with joy and love. Quincy will be 3 soon, she is excited. Colby just turned the BIG 30! Well, the report IS IN---- DRUMROLL.... Lindsie and Colt are having a GIRL!!! They are way excited, as we all are and its funny cause for about three weeks now, they've been convinced its been a boy. She'll be taking a few things back to the store! Christmas was great. Santa brought Quincy a swingset and brought Blaine a Nintendo DS. We absolutly love appreciate all your kind gifts. We are so grateful for our Family and Friends and all your love and support. I hope to get some updated pictures added soon, until then, take care everyone and God Bless!!

CHRISTMAS IS ON THE WAY!

HEY ALL!! CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE! I HAVE HAD SUCH A BLAST PREPPING FOR IT THIS YEAR, QUINCY AND BLAINE ARE AT SUCH FUN AGES AND THIS WEEKEND WE'LL BE GOING TO UTAH TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH THE MERRILL'S. MY COUSIN IS A NANNY FOR A WEALTHY FAMILY DOWN THERE AND THEY HAVE A 2MILLION DOLLAR, 18 BEDROOM CABIN THEY ARE LETTING US ALL USE!! HOW FUN IS THAT? I CANNOT REMEMBER THE LAST TIME I SLEFT UNDER THE SAME ROOF AS ALL OF MY COUSINS. WE'LL DO OUR TRADITIONAL NATIVITY RE-INACTMENT, WHICH HAS ALWAYS BEEN KIND OF SILLY TO ME AS I GOT OLDER BUT NOW THAT WE ALL HAVE LITTLE ONES, ITS GOING TO BE WAY FUN! MY COUSIN, CARTER IS BACK FROM A MISSION IN AFRICA AND WE'RE ALL EXCITED TO SEE HIM. I CANNOT IMAGINE BEING AWAY FROM EVERYTHING I KNOW FOR TWO WHOLE YEARS, THOSE MISSIONARY'S ARE GREAT, STRONG PEOPLE THATS FOR SURE! WELL, I WANTED TO GIVE AN UPDATE OF US-- WE JUST GOT NEW BLINDS IN THE HOUSE AN THEY LOOK AWESOME, BY BATHROOM IS DONE AND I GO IN AND STAND THERE AND JUST STARE IN COMPLETE AWE SOMETIMES. I ADDED SOME PICTURES OF JESUS AND OUR CHURCH TO THE BLOG, MY WARD IS SUCH AN AWESOME WARD TO BE A PART OF. I AM REALLY LUCKY TO HAVE THE CHURCH IN MY LIFE AND WHEN MY THREE YEAR OLD KNOWS HOW TO PRAY, KNOWS WHO JESUS IS AND SINGS "I AM A CHILD OF GOD" I KNOW ITS THE RIGHT THING, FOR ME AND OUR KIDS. WELL, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND I'LL BE POSTING NEW PICS SOON!! LOVE YOU ALL!

Hello All!! THIS IS SORT OF A TRIBUTE FOR My little sister, Alysha, who is 14 yrs old has had an article written about her and some of many her successes. She is such an inspiration to me and the rest of my family. She does an A+ job on everything she does. She was born with a form of Spina Bifida and cannot feel her legs from the hip down. Imagine for a moment how that would be in everyday life, I mean talk about trials and tribulations. She rides horses both for fun and competes with them. This amazes me as I am scared stiff of any and all horses, well, okay maybe not the mini ones that are the size of a big dog. I have never in my life met anyone so brave and determined as she. She has had about 30 or so major invasive surgeries already in her young life. She deals with it the best she can though, and is a real trooper. If you want to view her article, go to http://equinechronicle.com/Features/Gilmer/gilmer_healing908.html
I don't have any brothers, just my two gorgeous sisters and I am so lucky because of it. These two have been there for me when I felt I was so alone, they have helped me in sooooo many ways. I love them both and have such gratitude towards God for his gift of my knowing them. Because of them, my daughter Quincy, my step-son Blaine, and Colby my Husband, I strive to be a good person and a good example (since I am the oldest sister) But they have Truley been the example for me. HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!! I AM THANKFUL FOR MY LIFE AND THE PEOPLE IN IT.

Hello Everyone!! Well, Halloween was super busy but the kids had fun seeing all their Great-Grandparents and Grandparents. We went to our Trunk or Treat down at the church and we had a great time. Lindsie is here at our house right now and we love having her visit, Quincy loves her Aunt Lin. We are excited for Quincy to have some cousins, Lins' expecting.....how fun!! I am very much looking forward to the holidays this year. Our new Family Pictures are finally posted and I am very pleased with them. Colby worked on the house this weekend getting it prepped for siding and they took down some of our rain gutters...then, low and behold we had rain yesterday and today. Its kinda funny. Well, we wish all our Family and Friends well and we remember you all in our prayers.

Hello Everyone!! I am new at blogging....so bare with me! Where to begin.... Life is great; the kids are doing well and we are looking forward to the holidays this year. Quincy is at a truly fun age, she'll be 3 Jan. 30th., so, she cannot wait for Santa to come. Blaine is 10 and I am sure he is excited, although I am unsure as to whether or not he knows the "secret" about Santa.
I viewed Annie and Krishel's blogs and had to start my own, how fun this is to get the updates on everyone's family and see cute pictures of everyone. Quincy is just getting over Pneumonia--can you believe that!! I was shocked when the Doc told me thats what she had. But she's doing really well, Daddy's home with her today. I was home with her Friday and yesterday. Blaine is trying hard in school and is doing good. He is such a wonderful big brother. I'll be posting pictures soon... Devrie took our family pictures a few weeks ago and I hope the get those soon so everyone can see! Colby got a promotion at work about 3 mo. ago and he's loving the new position. He gets a company vehicle that we get to use for personal use and he has alot of flexibility that he didn't have before. I got my hair cut, like short! And I am loving my job, I work for one the best families you'll ever have the honor to know, so its great. I have been here 5 years and could honestly see myself working here forever. Quincy's going to be a fairy-princess for halloween and I am coming to work as a witch on Friday. I still am not sure if we get Blaine on halloween, or not.... well, have a great day everyone!!! May God Bless You.