Our weekend

We headed down to Mark's mom's this last weekend

Mark's sister was visiting from Colorado so we made the trip

Driving is not so fun for me these days!

It was a short trip but fun like always

Mark's mom's house is so relaxing!

One day I actually looked presentable so we took a few belly pics

Here I am at 31 weeks!

Only 9 more to go!

Single digits! Makes me happy

This is what the heat does to me

and Mark suggested I pose like this!

I did it because I look huge no matter what!

Gray loves playing with her family

and being outside the whole time!

She played in her swimsuit for a day and a half

and threw a fit when we finally put real clothes on her!

Mark's sister Rondell turned 40!

So old!

They had a little get together for her

and we celebrated Randi's birthday which was a few weeks earlier

Gray and Randi are only about 3 weeks apart!

They had fun playing together

Randi thought she was so funny blowing out her candle

She kept doing it before any one could sing to her!

She also couldn't resist her cake!

Gray played with these balloons forever

Mark would grab them all for her then she would let them go again

Made her laugh every time!

I love how balloons entertain kids for hours!

We love going to Grandma Delletta's house

but I think we need to wait to go again until it cools off

pregnancy does not love the heat!

Happy Birthday Mark!

Mark's birthday was this last Friday

He turned the good ol' age of 32!

He doesn't get too excited about his birthdays

He says he has had too many of them!

But Gray and I love birthdays so he just has to get over it!

Mark loves pineapple upside down cake

I had never made it before

I took it out of the oven stuck a toothpick in it and it was perfectly clean

So I flipped it over...

Middle not cooked!

I was a little angry

We just ate the edge which was good but it could have been so much better

I guess I just have to keep making them to practice!

Gray loves her dad!

She was so excited to blow out candles again

When i lit them she started singing Happy Birthday

Mark told me thanks for teaching her to sing it

I didn't

She remembered from her birthday over a month ago!

She loves songs and remembers so many of them!

Then Gray got to help her dad open presents

I think she thinks it is her birthday on every once else's!

Mark with his presents

He did not want to take this picture!

I got him protein and greens and some workout shirts and shorts

I told him his birthday was about being fit and healthy!

After we ate the cake of course!

Gray ate her cake naked!

No big deal!

We love you Mark even if you are 32!

I'm THAT girl!

Mark doesn't usually have Saturdays on during the summer

He has gotten Sundays off since we have been married and I am so grateful!

It is hard going to church alone...or not going at all!

Anyways back to my story

After this weekend Mark's schedule switches so this last weekend while he still had a Saturday off

we went to the temple

We decided to do sealings because we have never done them before and it is hard for me to sit through a session these days

First thing, I maxed out my temple dress!

It was almost to the point of bursting but it fit just snuggly

We got into the sealing room and were doing sealings

All was well it was just a little warm

When I went in the lady told me if I felt like I was going to pass out to just stand up

I thought she told me that probably because I was pregnant

So it is Mark and my turn to do sealings again

and after a couple I am not feeling well

I looked at Mark and told him I didn't feel good

I stood up and was completely white

They sat me down and then took me into another room which was cooler

I felt better immediately and after sitting for awhile was fine

We decided to just leave because I didn't know if I could take the heat anymore

The nice lady walked me back to the dressing room and they were very nice and concerned

They kept telling people...."She almost passed out"

I told Mark I was THAT girl today!

At least I didn't actually pass out though!

Why is everything so hard these days?

I realized today after next week I am down to 10 weeks and I almost had a panic attack

That is SO soon!

I don't know if I am ready

I better get my lazy butt into gear and get some stuff ready for this little guy!

I do have an outfit to bring him home in

But not much else!

Finally family time!

Mark is finally finished with his classes this semester!

Now on his days off we actually get to do things together!

All Mark wants to do is fish

so we headed to Becker Lake on Saturday for a little fishing

He caught a big trout right off and Gray was so excited

She is fearless

Just touches them with no problem!

Mark didn't have as good of luck after that

probably because Gray is not quite!

So Gray went to the shore and tried calling in the fish

That didn't work out so well either!

It was sure cute though

I love how she talks to animals like they just understand her!

and she had to sit on this big rock!

Unfortunately, we didn't stay long

I am wondering if I am going to make it through this pregnancy

Some days it just destroys me

I wasn't feeling well so Mark let me take a nap!

So awesome

Then Mark and I headed to the temple to do sealings..

You just wait for that story!

And I got a great homemade card from Mark and Gray for Mother's Day!

I really do love them! 

and how excited Gray was to give me my present!

She loved unwrapping it!

I love my little family!

2/3 of the way!

I hit 28 weeks on Monday

I can't believe I am in my 3rd trimester!

This pregnancy is flying by but some days I just want it to be over!

I have gotten where it is hard to do some things 

chasing a 2 year old who likes to run away from me is one of them!

She keeps me fit though!

This pregnancy has come with more aches and pains

I don't remember being uncomfortable with Gray at all until the very end

This little boy is so dang low that I get pain in my hip and lower stomach a lot

Usually by bedtime I am exhausted and just ready to lay down!

I also have a hard time getting comfortable while sleeping

rolling over is not as easy as it use to be!

I do love feeling my little guy kick and I am pretty sure he is going to be just as active as Gray

He is a little mover!

He really likes my bladder and I am never far away from the bathroom!

Mark says I am always in there!

I went to the doctor this week and I actually measured a little small!

Who knew?

The doctor said it wasn't anything to worry about and it was probably because he is sitting so low

He said he just might be only around 7 lbs

I am perfectly ok with that!

I finally remembered to take a picture when I looked halfway decent

Just ignore my frizzy hair and ridiculous face!

28 weeks!

and this picture of me is awful!

But Gray is so cute holding up her shirt to show off her belly!

We can't wait for baby brother to get here!

Gray's baby chickens

Mark and I have talked about getting chickens for awhile

Gray loves animals but we do not have enough room for a dog

and my track record with fish is not very good!

So we decided to get some chickens

and eventually get delicious eggs!

I can't wait!

We got the chickens right before Gray's birthday because she could get a free one 

So Mark got too bigger ones and then a little one

They have grown fast and so in the spare time that Mark never has he has been building them a home

and it's finally done!

Gray thinks it is her house

She goes in there and just herds the chickens right on out!

She how bossy she is?

Here is the finished product

Nothing too fancy but it works!

and here are the chickens

I named them all when we first got them 

but the only name that has stuck is "Uniqua" for the little black guy

The other ones we just call chickens!

Gray loves Uniqua and is always asking about her

she chases her around

and picks her up and never leaves her alone!

Poor little chicken

She has a rough life being handled by Gray

Now every time we go outside Gray just wants to play in the chicken coop

but then the chickens get out

and I chased them around for a good 10 minutes or so today before I could catch them

My pregnant body does not make it easy to do much of anything these days!

Now if they will just get big enough to lay eggs before Gray gets the best of them!

Warning: My daughter has a mean side!

I know you are all shocked to hear this

She always looks so cute and gives people smiles and fake laughs at the right time

but if she doesn't get her way...

Watch out!

My sister Ashley and Liam came up for the week last week

Gray was in heaven with her very best friend here

I'm not sure Liam feels the same way anymore though

Gray because a biting machine all of the sudden

If they fought over a toy...Gray bit Liam

If she didn't get her way....she bit Liam!

Poor little guy had bruises all up his arm from her

I know we will probably never get to see him again

I wouldn't want to have my kid hanging out with "the biter"

too bad my kid is "THE BITER"

We really are sorry!

Well I am I still feel horrible about it

Gray thinks it is funny and brings it up sometimes

That is the biggest problem of all

How do you let your child know it is not okay to bite?

I am in constant fear now that she will do it again

I understand if no one wants to be our friends anymore!

The good news is they did have some good times while they were here

Before the biting became too much

I was horrible and took hardly any pictures

because sometimes I can barely move around and just be a mom

let alone one that takes great pictures

Pregnancy is starting to get the best of me!

They sure are cute riding on the 4-wheeler together

and Liam is a much better driver than Gray!

Too bad he doesn't want to get close to her anymore!

Who can blame him?