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!!