My 3 Angels

In the last 6 months, I have had three early miscarriages. One in August, then in November and this month, December. My questions are many as to why. But I have had many people tell me, that those babies will always be mine and I was chosen for this trial. I never thought it would be my trial, my first two kids are healthy and their pregnancies a breeze. So then, am I a bad mother? Do I not deserve anymore children. I surely hope that isn't the case even though this trial has tested me in every way possible. My tears come frequently and I have feel lost. But I have to keep faith and hope in Heavenly Father, that He knows what is best for me. We hope that we can trust in the Lord and that the doctors will be able to help us fix the problem soon so we can add to our eternal family. But to my three little angels  I will always love you.

Getting Ready for Christmas

We have been trying to get into the Christmas spirit, which has been a hard thing to do because we are going on our second week of being sick, first sore throats and colds, now ear aches and stomach bug. But we got a beautiful Christmas tree, it is our favorite tree so far that we have had. I have also been having some health issues that we hope can be cleared up soon and we are praying for a happy healthy Christmas, it is and has always been my favorite holiday. This year has been full of trials, but appreciating my blessings has always been the best medicine. Trying to stay positive.

Autumn's 3rd Birthday

Autumn turned 3 on the 20th of November. We are up in Rexburg Idaho for her birthday and she is had a great birthday. She went with Jonathan on a tour of BYU Idaho campus, rode a miniature pony and got some good presents. She wanted a pinkie pie cake for her birthday. And she wanted to go swimming so we all went swimming with Uncle PJ and Aunt Charity. She is so grown up now and independent and smart. We love her so much and she keeps us running! :)

November

Well halloween is over, Autumn was tinker bell and Hunter was a pirate. It took all my will to just dress them up lol. But they had fun going trick or treating. Things have been pretty busy around here still. All the preg checking for the cows is done and so is the weening. Today we are loading up the semi trucks with all our calves. Yup its already that time to take them to market. We will go to La Junta on monday to watch them sell so we are praying for good prices. We have been praying a lot lately lol. We have a lot to be thankful for too. A beautiful family, our house, our cows and ranch, food on our table, church, vehicles that work....all the blessing we have received this year. We are also thankful that we can get a break to go up to Rexburg to see family for Thanksgiving. And Autumn is turning 3 this month!!!! Our sweet girl, so grown up. 3 years have flown by in a blink of an eye. And Hunter is 16 months....whaaaaaaa? My kids are so big now. I love to see how their individual personalities are coming out. Each is so different and special.

Outfitting and Cooking

We are finally done with the outfitting this year. It was successful even though it was dry as a bone. The kids and I went up for three weeks and I cooked for the hunters for the last two. We are very glad to be home for a break to recover. We are exhausted or at least I am. The kids had a lot of fun. We got our draft horse Tank to baby sit them for a while :) I really would like a baby sitter like that more often :)

Projects

While Jonathan is gone with the outfitting business in New Mexico, I have been busy with children and projects. Top picture- I have been making a quiet book for the kids. This particular page is a Word of Wisdom page where the kids can feed the boy his healthy foods. I remember this one was my favorite when I was a kid. Bottom Picture- Feeling festive....or trying to feel festive, I went ahead and made a autumn wreath. It was pretty fun to pick out what I wanted on it. I am going to get the halloween decorations out soon and decorate with the kids.

Projects I want to do, I am going to finish the quiet book, its not even close to being done right now.... I also have yarn and hooks so I want to start making a blanket or relearn how anyways.

Morning Glories

Last Aril and May I planted some morning glory seeds. "guaranteed" to grow fast and tall. They are supposed to crawl up my fence to hide my half grown yard. Alas, 5 months later they are only 2-3 inches tall and I have had 4 little flowers. When we do get a flower it is a momentous occasion and I must document with the camera lol. I do think they are lovely and I will try again next year because I love vining flowers. I don't know if they are cut out for the valley here but hey I got a couple, therefore...a success??