Ready or not!!!!

I know I have been such a FLAKE when it comes to the blogging thing. I have been so occupied trying to get prepared for this baby. I just realized a couple weeks ago that she really is coming! With all the ups and downs I have been in such denial that this little miracle was really happening. I went to the Dr. yesterday and I am dilated to a 2 but 90% effaced! I am getting so anxious to see my little girl but feeling VERY NERVOUS at the same time. I would love to just know the outcome of this whole delivery. I have taken castrol oil with my other 2 girls which worked so I guess..... HERE IT GOES!!!!! I am attempting it again tomorrow night. My dr. wants her out due to low amniotic fluid and I am not wanting a c-section because of what happened with Avas delivery. It feels like I have prayed my soul out! I know that our Heavenly Father has been watching out for us. I am so grateful to bring this sweet spirit into the world and for my children and husband to finally meet her. So, the next post you will see is of my little girl, Elsie!

Farewell to our dear Prophet

Our prophet for the past 12 years has passed away this evening. He was such an insipiring prophet and always full of quick wit and humor. I have always loved to listen to his words of counsel and will keep them close to my heart! I am sure he is enjoying his reunion with his sweetheart wife, Marjorie. He has dedicated his life to our church and was such an amazing leader. We will forever miss you and cherish you always! We love you!

Princess on Ice!!!

I couldn't figure out what to get Emmie for her bday. She is so hard to buy for, unless you are her therapist or teacher! She has loved whenever we take her to the Disney on Ice show, so I decided as a family we would go for her bday! Jason had a really bad attitude about it because he dislikes lots of crowds with screaming children everywhere! I don't know how I managed but I got FRONT row tickets for the regular price. I bought them the night before and I was contemplating on what "my high price" would be for front row. I lucked out because not only were they front row but they were front and center! Of course it took us a while to get down there because we had to go through the back stage due to the wheelchair. Once we got there my husband says," I will do this every year as long as we have these tickets again." And I thought I was high maintenance! The girls of course loved it because they could practically touch the princesses! During the first half Ava tried not to smile the whole time. As soon as she warmed up it was on! She hasn't stopped talking about wanting her bday in January so we can go again. She whined the whole way to the car because she didn't want it to end! It was so fun to go with just our little family! I highly recommend it to anyone with little girls!!!!! Something is wrong with my new camera. It's a piece.Cinderella is always a hit!
Mom and Ava
Dad and Em Bug


Ava and Daddy
Mom and Em
Sorry about the swollen face!!!! 5 more weeks! It's almost over!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EM BUG!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EM BUG!

Oh my sweet Emmie...... I want you to know how much I love you and how proud of you I am . You are such a sweet, amazing spirit and I am so honored that our Heavenly Father entrusted me to take care of you. 6 years ago my life was flipped upside down and so was yours. But I want you to know that these have been the best years of my life. At first I wasn't sure what I was doing but you have taught me more than I will EVER teach you. I feel that you understand and have accepted your physical challenges and trials that God gave you here on this earth. I am so grateful that you chose me as a mother and that I could be a part of this amazing experience. You changed our lives for the better and I don't know where I would be without you! Your sweet sister and your dad love you more than anything and we feel so privileged to have your sweet spirit in our home. You make our home such a special place and I am grateful that I get to spend everyday with you. Anytime I have a bad day I can lay with you and talk to you and you never judge me. You always smile at me and seem to understand. I love you more than anything! You make me so proud! I hope you have the best birthday ever. You deserve it!

Love, Mom

Christmas Pictures

We were scheduled to take Christmas Pictures the day my father in law passed away. It was such a crazy sad morning so I decided to have Kristyn come to my house and get some shots of my girls so I could atleast send out Christmas Cards! She sent me this lastnight and I thought they turned out so cute considering the timing and circumstances. Thanks Kristyn! Click on this link:The Check Family

We love you Grandpa Dukie!

Ok... so everytime I go to blog I just start sobbing my eyes out. We lost Jasons dad last thursday morning. I had a strong impression to go see grandpa wed night to make gingerbread houses and I got a call from Jason saying he was going to be home late because he was busy with his church calling. I was very frustrated and had told him that night that I wanted the girls to spend time with grandpa since it had been a while. ( Grandpa had been in the hospital for the past 3 months and had been out for about a week). We decided that it would have to wait until the next night. We get a call from Jasons mom the next morning at 6am saying that his dad had stopped breathing at around 5am. We were DEVASTATED. I have never lost anyone so young and so close to me. My kids called him Grandpa Duke after his dog! He only had 2 grandchildren (my girls) and they were #1!!!! You know your kids are special at the grandparents house when they have their own stockings there. I don't even know what to say.... it certainly doesn't feel like Christmas around my house. I am trying to get into the spirit but it is very difficult. Grandpa Duke was so amazing to my girls and we will forever miss him. He had a lung disease that he couldn't beat. I am grateful that he is in a happier place right now. I feel so selfish that I am so upset for my family because he truly is in a better place. We have been blessed with such amazing family and friends. We had so many people help us out this week while we were planning the funeral. Jason and I are so grateful to all of our loved ones who truly care about us. We had meals everynight of the week and also had so many of our friends and family that supported us. Chuck was such an amazing person who touched so many lives. He would give the shirt off his back for anyone! We will miss him so much and I hope I can get through this next year without being a wreck because he is not here for all of our kids events. When you get an impression to visit a loved one, don't put it off. You never know when the next time you will see them again. We can't wait to see you again Grandpa Duke!This explains Grandpa! Ava & Grandpa in Laguna
Grandma & Grandpa playing w/ Emmie on Easter!Grandpa & Em in Laguna. I love this picture of them!Halloween 06' My kids loved to see his costume!

Happy Birthday Cindy!

I just want to wish my mother in law a Happy Birthday! She has been Jasons step mom since he was 8 and has always been there for him. She has been through so much these past 3 months and we hope and pray that she stays strong! Jasons dad has been in the hospital for over 3 months and she has faithfully been there everyday. We hope you have a wonderful Birthday Cindy and we can't wait to celebrate it with you. We love you and are so grateful you came into Jasons life. Grandpa, Emmie and Grandma Christmas 06'
Grandma Cindy & Ava Christmas 06'