HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME...

My birthday was simple and great! I got a ton of emails, phone calls, texts, letters, and facebook shout-outs for my birthday! Thank you everyone you made my birthday a happy one.

Cory and Mason made me a cake the night before. Here's the pictures Cory took with his phone:

No, the cake is not on fire. That's what I first thought when I saw the picture of Mason looking in the oven. Cory did try to make his own frosting but he said it had a burnt taste. Overall, they did a good job.

Blowing out the candles with Mason's help.

Cory brought home pizza and we got redbox and just enjoyed the evening together as a family. Cory was nice to cater to me and get Mason ready for bed. I did get some new clothes from Buckle which is always fun - cause nothing fits!! Thanks again everyone for making my birthday so special!

CLEAR THE AIR...

I've had this post saved in my drafts for sometime. I've been hesitant about posting it and now I finally decided I should post it. Just to clear the air, I know there was some questions and confusion. I DID have a miscarriage a few months ago. I was to be due in January. I was 10 weeks when I went to the doctor and they did a routine ultrasound (which I'm greatful) to see how things were. Things didn't look good. The fetus was only 6 weeks and had no heart beat. The doctor handed me a prescription to have blood work at the hospital and sent me out the side door. I can't even describe the experience. First shock, then almost stupidity or rejection to be sent out the "side" door. I felt as though I didn't pass some test. I found out they do that so I wouldn't have to see all the pregnant people and feel bad - or so no one would look at me if I were to be emotional. Still, I felt horrible. I got into my car and I was still shocked. I didn't know what to think exactly. So I called my mom. I didn't know if she would answer because she was on a mission and got horrible service. She did answer and the flood gates opened. I couldn't even talk. My mom had been through 5 miscarriages and understood. I felt as though I had a rug pulled out from under me, or like I had just been robbed. I went to the hospital 4 days in a row for blood work. My arms were completely black and blue thanks to some Russian lady that didn't seem to know what she was doing. The following week I had another ultrasound. The hope I had left was shattered when they told me that the pregnancy wasn't viable. They said 1 in every 5 pregancies are miscarriages. Of course, you never think it's YOU. The following day I had a DNC. Through that emotional roller coaster I could not have made it without my Savior. I had prayed and cried like never before - but when I would pray, I experienced the most overwhelming calming peace and assurity that everything was going to be ok. It is an experience that I would wish on nobody. It is difficult to describe losing a baby that you thought was coming to you. We are now expecting another child in May and everything thankfully looks good. I just want to thank all the friends and family that were so supportive and there for me through my challenging time.

SICK AGAIN! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

So I have noticed I have gotten sick every other month since May. We came home from camping this weekend and all 3 of us got a cold! I am SICK of being SICK! I know this is gross but, these are the kleenexes I used last night - therefore, not getting a lot of sleep! Our house smells like a vicks sauna. What I don't understand is how my 2 year old is sick but still has energy to run around everywhere. Why can't I have that energy! Thank goodness we are going to the doctor today. I am ready to be better!

POST-MANIA!

I have been so busy the last couple of weeks. So as you can see I have had a lot of catching up to do. I think I posted 9 posts in ONE day! That is definitely a record for me.

AWWW! HOW CUTE!

Cory surprised me the other day with flowers. I haven't gotten some for a LONG time. He even picked out the flowers for them to arrange! They smell soooo good. I love how real flowers look on the table. Thanks Babe! (I'm thinking the fence had something to do with it Ü)

CUTE PIGGIES!

I finally got my glitter toes done. It was fun to watch how they do it. When I was taking a picture of my toes, of course Mason had to have his picture taken as well. So now you can see his cute little chunky toes too! Ü

MY CELEBRITY LOOK-ALIKES TAKE 2

I tried it with a little younger photo this time. At least my top one wasn't a man this time.

MY CELEBRITY LOOK-ALIKES

You're kidding me right? Who the heck is Ronaldo? Ha Ha that is funny! Don't feel bad Steph, at least you look like a cuter man than me.

I'M OFFICIALLY A BLOGGER!

Ok... so I thought I would try out the whole blogging thing. I seriously don't know what I'm doing. I'm not a very good email responder, picture taker, journal writer, or keep in toucher - so I'm hoping this takes care of all those departments once I get the hang of it.