Another little miracle born......

Baby Lundell was born early yesterday morning to Carrie and Mason. What a miraculous birth! I had the priveledge to attend and it was such an honor. I got a phone call at about 2:30 am and was told that her water had broke and to come on down. I woke up my baby and nursed her (not knowing when I would return) and while I was rocking and nursing I get another phone call from Mason which said, "come now!" I quickly dressed myself, jumped into my car as I was zipping up my sweatshirt and headed to Banner Desert which is a good 20 minutes away. As I was getting off the freeway her sweet Dr. (who I LOVE so much and delivered my last daughter) was so willing to hold her off and wait for me. I ran down the hall and within 3 minutes this little miracle was born. Every time I witness a birth I can't even believe how miraculous it is. How could someone not believe in God? This was The Lundells 5th baby and they were so delighted to get another girl. Macey has been waiting so long for her. We are so lucky to have this sweet little spirit join our family. Congratulations to the Lundells!!! Thanks for allowing me to be a part of this experience!

Mason and Carrie and Baby (unnamed) Lundell

Doesn't Carrie look great for just having a baby?

She weighed 7 lbs 3 oz. born at 3:14 am

HaPpY BiRtHdAy MoM!

Happy Birthday to my mom who turns 56 today. As I was looking through some of my pictures I was amazed of how involved my mom is in our life! I want her to know how much I love her and how grateful I am for her. She does so much for me and my family and I don't know how we could do it without her. I hope I am as good of a grandma someday. My children idolize her and think she is the greatest. Emmie has the privilege of seeing my mom on a daily basis. Grandma helps her daily at school and gets to watch over our daughter. How lucky am I that I get to send my daughter to school and have grandma get her off the bus? I don't ever have to wonder how my daughter (who can't speak) is cared for. That just shows you the kind of person my mom is. She would give you the shirt off her back! My girls love her long, bubble baths and love how she scrubs their head with shampoo forever! She always follows up with a massage that relaxes them like no other. No wonder they would rather her over me!! She is so caring and nurturing. I hope you have a great day mom and I can't wait to spend it with you. Thanks for all you do for our family and for the example you are to us. We Love You!!!!


Disneyland July 06'

Elsies Blessing

Nothing better than the teacups!

Sea World May 08'

Halloween 08"

Emmie and Grandma on field trip!

Happy Halloween!

We had a great Halloween this year. The kids really got "into" it this year. Ava chose to be a lady bug and Emmie of course, chose to be Strawberry Shortcake for the 2nd year. I had the cutest costume for her (bumble bee)that matched Avas but she insisted Strawberry AGAIN! I just wonder when she is going to grow out of this stage. She has been interested in her and only her for 4 years now! Gotta love it! Introducing "THE" Strawberry Shortcake......

Wish my other girls got those lashes. She is one lucky girl!

Introducing the cutest little lady bug....




and last but not least, our little baby lamb.....



does it get any cuter than that? I love her!

We had some of Jasons family, my mom, and another family in our neighborhood over. We ate soup in our front yard and the kids had fun playing. It was a low key Halloween this year but we had a great time! This is our first Halloween without Jasons dad (grandpa Duke). As we approach the holidays I can remember how fun he was with our girls. In memory of him, Jason decided to dress up in his dads costume that he wore a couple years ago. He always had the greatest sense of humor and we love and miss him dearly. 

I love this time of year. I'm starting to enjoy taking care of my yard again and going on walks. We see our neighbors so much more as the weather cools off. Here are some more pictures of the night!!!!

 
Even daddy was a good sport. Such a cute sumo wrestler. Only for his dad!



Thanks to the awesome Grandmas who came to help me set up. They are both so helpful. Our girls love you! Of course we had to find Ella a ladybug costume too!


Me, Elsie and Ava. Emmie was still napping  getting ready for her big night!


Here she is... ready to go!


Strawberry and the Ladybug


Miss little Ladybug and our baby lamb



All 3 little munchkins


We of course couldn't leave my moms dog Bella out. We "had" to get matching costumes!

And we are off....


Daddy forgot to fix the battery in the golf cart this year so we are on foot!

Found Avas friend Kali


Counting candy with some cousins

Grandma Eileen, Noah and Elle

The Parties!!!

Our crazy day started out with both parties that happened to be scheduled the same 2 hours of the day. Of course. Needless to say, we got them both taken care of. Elle and I made it for Avas "parade" then we took class pictures and quickly made it over to Emmie's school for her end of the party. Ava chose to leave her party early and come with us to Emmies. We met dad over there and had a great time! I don't know how these moms with more than 1 or 2 kids in school do it? It can be so crazy trying to be in so many different places at once! 

                                          The parade!

                                                    Avas Kindergarden class

                                             Ava and Mrs. Flanagan. We LOVE her!

                                                             The girls and dad

Dad and Em

Emmies class

Isn't this the truth?!?!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!

I just want to wish my dad a Happy 56th Birthday! He is such a great example to me. Literally, a role model. As a little girl, I always desired to marry someone like me dad and I feel like I did. He is so well rounded. He loves to talk about the gospel, politics, business, or about our kids. He calls on a regular basis and always asks how we are doing. Fortunately I get to see him often. They moved to Laguna 3 years ago but still comes into town every other week for business. I love having my dad over for dinner and going to lunch with him. They always take us on extravagant vacations and we all always have such a great time. Jason and I can go over to their house and visit for hours and they always seem to drop everything when you walk through the door. Thanks for everything Dad! I love you and am so blessed to be your daughter. You are such a great example to all of us kids and are so willing to help us out and give us your advice!

Dad and Emmie

Grandpa and Elle

Dad and Jason

Grandma  and Grandpa

Happy Birthday to.....

             

             ELLA

               

Yes, our 5 year old daughter has birthday parties for her stuffed animal, Ella. Ella has been a part of our family for almost 5 years and is considered Avas best friend. Let's just say, we have had more than one bday party for her. Last year, Ava talked her dad into a Peter Piper birthday party for Ella (we obviously had nothing better going on that particular fri night) so he obliged. This year she made invitations, cupcakes and left over dinner with a picnic on our tramp in the back yard with the yummy lawn that has cow manur all over it and we couldn't say NO! She has been talking about this party for a couple days and it was just our little family but it was perfect! Can I just say how depressing it is that our kids are growing up so fast? Jason and I were discussing today on the tramp of how we wish time would freeze. Our kids are at the most perfect ages and life is great. I don't want them growing anymore. It's so nice to have my 2 oldest so close together. I know that whatever Ava is planning, Emmie is wanting to do the same because they are so close in age. It is so comforting to have Ava include Emmie in almost everything. She is an amazing sister to both of them and I am so blessed to have her be my little helper.

    Happy Birthday Ella! We hope to have another great year with you. You have been through it all with us and Ava truly does consider you one of her sisters! (I know that sounds crazy,but it's so true). I am so sorry that I use you as a pillow at times. Just know that Ava has her best interest for you and lets me "HAVE IT" when I use you as my pillow. I hope you don't take it personal. CHEERS!


Ella as she being sung to! Notice the crazy ear. It has been rubbed on one too many nights and had to be sewn back on. Grandma didn't do such a great job! It got sewn on backwards. Sorry Ella!

Our little family. Elsie was sleeping during the party and Ava was begging to wake her but I just couldn't do it. Sorry Elsie. Hopefully you won't be napping next year!

Beautiful Emmie. She loved us singing to Ella. 

Ava "helping" Ella blow out her candle. Em in the background watching every move Ava makes!

She is into doing her hair on her own. Love the barretts at the bottom of the ponies!

Ava was in heaven. She is so sweet!

Ava and Emmie!

Yes on Prop 8 in Cali and Prop 102 AZ

I just can't contain myself with this one. Please watch this short clip. I don't think people realize the impact this Proposition will do to our children. Legally our schools WILL HAVE TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR SAME SEX COUPLES TO RAISE CHILDREN. I have been an advocate for this prop for some time now but as we were walking to our car the other day and my 5 year old (that is just starting to read and sound out words) asked what that sticker is on the back of my car that says, "YES" is for? I couldn't even begin to tell her what it is for but when I decide she is ready and old enough to understand it I want to be the one to explain it, NOT HER TEACHER! Currently this is going on in elementary schools in other states that are taking kids on field trips to educate them in this area. I hope and pray I don't have to home school my kids due to this. PLEASE VOTE for our children!