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25 THINGS A MOM CAN TEACH
1. My mother taught me: TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE
."If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."
2. My mother taught me: RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."
3. My mother taught me: TIME TRAVEL .
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
4. My mother taught me: LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."
5. My mother taught me: MORE LOGIC
."If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."
6. My mother taught me: FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."
7. My mother taught me: IRONY
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."
8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."
9. My mother taught me: CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"
10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."
11. My mother taught me: WEATHER .
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."
12. My mother taught me: HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"
13. My mother taught me: THE CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.
"Stop acting like your father!"
15. My mother taught me: ENVY.
"There are millions of l ess fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."
16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."
17. My mother taught me: RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"
18. My mother taught me: MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."
19. My mother taught me: ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"
20. My mother taught me: HUMOUR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."
21. My mother taught me: HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT .
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."
22. My mother taught me: GENETICS."I swear you're just like your father."
23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS
."Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"
24. My mother taught me: WISDOM ..
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."
25. And my favorite: My MOTHER TAUGHT ME ABOUT JUSTICE
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!

The boys at Victoria Gardens , doing their favorite thing....riding the train. Thats their reward if they are good while I shop :)

Mr. Tough Guy!!!

My Grandma and Grandpa Futrell with Braxton and Gavin. Doesn't Braxton look so cool in his new sun glasses that the Easter Bunny got him? Gavin wasn't too happy about the whole picture thing.

Oh my little boy is starting to get so big.

My family plus some cousins and my Grandma at my niece Kelsey's birthday party.

Yeah Finals are OVER!!!

So the quarter just ended for Rey. Ahhh finals are finally over and done with. Its such a stressful time for the family. Rey of course has the stress of studying and deadlines to meet, while I have the kids and all the normal home life stuff to deal with, basically all by myself for the week. We know this will all be worth it in the end, but sometimes school just feels like a never-ending thing. Well now that Rey has spring break, we get to have some down time, and plan on going to Las Vegas for a few days to visit with his family. It will be fun. The kids love going to see their Papa and Grandma Fast. So ya, I feel very excited that I get a whole week to have my hubby with me...no homework, no studying...just enjoying him, plus the kids love having all of his attention. I cant believe this is the last quarter we will be heading into before he graduates in June. Only 3 more months...YIPPEE!!!!!

Miss Emree Joy

So my mom was kind enough to pay for us to have a 3D ultrasound done of our little Emree. It was amazing!!! Just me, Rey and my mom went, it was a neat experience. I loved seeing her precious little face and hands moving all over the place. In fact she loves having her hands cuddled up next to her face, because it took the tech a little while before she could get a good shot of her face because she always had them right up next to her head. SHe is so adorable, and we can't wait until we finally get to meet the little princess.

Some Random Summer Photos

Braxton catching sand crabs.

Cute BOYS!

Okay since I had to start my blog all over here are some of our pictures from this past summer. We had the opportunity to visit with friends and family we havent seen in a long while. We had a family reunion in Big Bear, where we got to stay for a few days in these really nice condos....way fun!!! We also took a few trips to the beach, which is a must for the Fast Family every year. Thjis year was much more enjoyable now that the boys are older. Rey taught Braxton how to boogie board, which he thought was just the coolest thing in the world. Gavin loved digging in the sand and finding "hidden treasures" (aka trash) and bringing them to show me. It was a very fun and eventful Summer for us.

Preggo Shots

Alright so I totally deleted my other blog posts and decided to start all over. I have been having trouble with this blog thing, but I'll get the hang of it. Ok so here are some preggo pics of me for all of you who dont have the wonderful opportunity of seeing me "fat" with baby. Rey loves taking pics of me pregnant. He takes a lot of pride in the fact that he did this to my body. He always rubs my belly and says "Wow I cant believe I put a baby in there"....uh honey I think I had a little something to do with it too. Anyways well I wish I could say that I have enjoyed being pregnant, but with all the pre-mature labor I have I just dont enjoy it. I am very ready to have her out, and hold her in my arms. I am about 26 weeks in the pics where my hair is pulled back and Im now about 30 1/2 weeks in the pic with the teal shirt on. Im starting to feel huge!