MeRrY cHrIsTmAs!

Whoa, whatta year! This year instead of the Salt Lake Temple Lights we went to Thanksgiving Point in Lehi and enjoyed some holiday lights, some of Santa's reindeer and of course (my fav) old fashioned holiday candy.  Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Things you will often hear...

There are some very random things that I am sure our neighbors wonder what the heck we are doing or talking about...so I created a list, just so no one is surprised when they come to our home and hear these.  They may sound like something crude but seriously are not.

1. Did you poop?
2. Are you sticking something where it doesn't belong?
3. It's too big!
4. Stop picking your nose!
5. Ah man! (kinda how Michelle said it in Full House)
6. Stop touching each other!
7. Are you serious?!
8. You suck dude!
9. Get it!
10. Stop crying!
11. I need a dink! (Jordan saying he needs a drink)
12. I need a towel!
13. What?
14. Honey!
15. (constant farting sounds both natural and made up)
16. Mommy/Daddy I need to go potty.
17. Did you wipe?
18. You stink!
19. Shut up! (usually at the cat who is constantly meowing)
20. Whoa!

Yes, again, these come out of one of our mouths daily between the walls of our home.  Aren't you jealous?!

A little for me and a little for them...

Instead of another update, I have more of a poetic moment I suppose is the best way to say this.  Any mother knows it is no secret that you constantly think about your children.  With that said I have learned a few more things I have added to my very own bucket list for myself and things I promise to my kids.
To the tres cowboys...
1. Momma is crazy...but Daddy loves it so I guess you have to also.
2. Life is rough...and I will never sugar coat that for you because I love you.
3. Guess what? The Church is still true...
4. I will embarass you.  It builds character.
5. Don't listen to stupid people.
6. If You're in jail for a night.  Use your one phone call on someone else besides me...i.e. don't call me.
7. You better treat your girls as good as your daddy treats me.  Hear my warning on that one!
8. Our family is a little jumbled. But we are still a family. Enough said.
9. I hope I can teach yo everything I want to...

10. So...remember Mommy loves you!

I'm a big kid now!

On Wednesday David started his first day of kindergarten! Amongst all the other kids crying to go home with their parents, David walked right in to the classroom like he owned it! Made it MUCH easier for us! Jordan seems a little stricken now that big brother is gone in the mornings but I am sure that will change when he realizes he has ALL the toys to himself for half the day! Here are some pics on Dave's first day.

This or That...

Have you ever had one of those moments in life where you have a bucket list or a plan of action? Shon and I are totally at that point and SO many things depend on it.  I am sure if would be easier to go in to detail about what I am kinda saying, but well...it's kinda personal. And although I know we have blogs for that reason...too bad! :-)

We are in the limbo of move, don't move, buy a car, save money, etc, etc.  I want my kids to have a great home and a safe home.  I want them to have the best school and the "cool" clothes so they aren't picked on.  I know this is a far fetch and clothes don't mean anything to some people, but when you have tried and worked so hard for a family...cost doesn't matter anymore.  Ask our adoption attorney! 

With all that said too, we are giving Clomid another shot.  This first month I don't think it will happen...I don't feel it yet.  But October...here we come! I am going in to see the doctor in a couple of weeks.  So hopefully he gives me some insight.  I trust him a lot.  He knows his stuff! 

Here's to baby-making! I know...I am never satisfied.  But I just want ONE girl...that is all.  :-)

It's official!

Well, ok, I know it was a week ago...but hey! I am a MOM now...and sometimes things like a blog aren't always up to date!

It was an awesome day! My dad made it out from Arkansas to be here.  Close family was there.  It was simply-PERFECT.  We made it a "family" day.  Once were done at the courthouse we went out to eat and allowed some members to share their awesome news! It was great! 

It was long, it was exhausting and it was perfect! I wouldn't have changed it one bit.

The Sunday before we had our party up the canyon with friends and family.  We had a great turn-out!

We are all happy and we can't wait to see what comes of the future!

P.S. I took a picture in the courthouse, but my camera didn't work. :-( So I am working on getting copies from others!

Loves,
Cristina

Sharing the love...

We are t-minus two weeks from our adoption date and I have SO much to do!  I feel like there are so many things that I need to get done with my house, all the while, Shon is working crazy hours, I am working full time and we are going to be proud parents of THREE boys (instead of one)! All I can say to myself is BREATH! And...pinch myself.  This is a long time coming and Shon and I have been through SO much.  I really thought this day would never come.  And I am so proud that it has.  My sister, her boyfriend, his daughter and my dad are coming out for the adoption.  It will be so great to have the here for support.  I will miss my mom and I really wish she could make it. 

In the meantime...everyone really is welcome to the bbq...and IF you haven't already, please send me your mailing address!

Hugs,
Cristina

In case you weren't sure if you are invited...

p.s. The acutal invites really are in the mail!

Fired!

I know I should be fired at the lack of keeping up on the family blog...but honestly, not much has changed.  We are still looking for a house, we are still waiting to adopt the boys (although it is approaching soon), we are still working the same jobs...oh and we are still alive.  So like I said nothing has changed. 

We have slowly started to get ready for school this year.  David will be in kindergarten, Ashton will be in 4th grade and Jordan...well he will still be home for the day until he is 3 then we are going to put him in 3 year pre-school. 

Adoption is less than a month so stay tuned and I will try to keep y'all updated!

Cristina

About a month and a half of couponing...

I never thought I would say this, but couponing has seriously changed my life! I cant get more of a thrill that finding a sweet deal and saving over 50% on my grocery bill WHILE saving money on gas...thanks to SMITHS!

Here are the latest pictures of my hall closet which I had to move more things out of to store things.  I am running out of places to store things.  My pantry is full, my freezer is full and my closets are full!

Anyways, here is the latest...enjoy! P.S...if you THINK you might wanna be a couponer give me a hollar!