It's been 6 Weeks

Well I cant believe it... we have made it through 6 weeks with 3 kids. Emree is now 6 weeks old and is just getting sweeter everyday. Although she is colicky and hardly ever sleeps, we think she is just the cutest little girl in the world. I still cant believe how much Rey is in love with her. He even thinks its cute when she cries (even if it is for hours at a time). It has been a crazy six weeks with Rey trying to finish up this last bit of school before graduation, no sleeping for either of us, a baby that constantly cries, sick children and doing all the regular duties that come with having a 4 and 2 year old. Although its been hectic and emotionally and physically draining, I wouldn't change it for the world. I love our little family and throughout these past 6 weeks Rey and I have been able to learn even more how to work together and put ourselves aside in order to make our family function. It truly has made us grow closer to one another and realize that no matter what you have going on, that if you put the Lord and your family first everything else will fall into place.

Puke, Puke and more Puke!!

Wow this past week has been heck to say the least. Gavin started throwing up out of no where on Tuesday night and I mean he was throwing everything up. He first puked all over in Braxtons room, then he decided to come lay by me on the sofa then he threw up all over me and the couch. So after that I held him for a while and he fell asleep in my arms so we thought it was safe to put him in bed...wrong.... he then threw up all in his bed. After an hour of cleaning up throw up everywhere, I then had Emree screaming with a bad tummy ache and was doing everything I knew how to get her too go to sleep. By 1 am we finally were able to hit the hay. Just to be woken up exactly one hour later so Emree could eat. Lets just say we didn't sleep at all that night. Two days later, Braxton I guess was feeling left out and started throwing up like crazy. He threw up 6 times in the middle of the night, so Rey and I were taking turns comforting him and feeding Emree. Rey has had to miss so much school and put off doing homework so we could just catch up on some very much needed sleep, that he has gotten way behind. SO STRESSFUL. Like I wasn't having a hard enough time adjusting to having three kids, then this all happens. I seriously feel like I will never sleep like a normal person again. The good news is, whatever they had didn't last long just about two days, and Rey, me, or Emree didn't catch it so we are very happy about that. Well hopefully this next week will go by a lot more smoothly and my children will all stay healthy and sleep through the night. Gotta think positive.

Mother's Day

Here are some pictures from Mother's Day. It was an awesome day!!!! It started with Braxton and Gavin bringing me my Mother's Day gifts to me in bed (from them and Rey) followed by Rey cooking me a yummy breakfast, and then the best part....I got to go back to bed for a couple more hours!!!! I have just been so exhausted since having Emree. She seriously has been only sleeping for about an hour and a half at a time during the nights, maybe two if I'm lucky. So going back to bed while Rey did the boys was extremely nice. So later on that day we went to my parents house for dinner. I was excited to see all of my family, since no one on my side of the family had seen Emree yet, besides my parents. We had tons of fun there, and Rey and I got a break from the kids. Braxton and Gavin played with cousins all day, while Emree was constantly being passed around. I think it was the best Mother's Day I've had!!

Finally one with her eyes open.

Oh sure, she sleeps during the day...just not at night.

So tired from everybody holding her.

My Grandma Denkers with Emree.

Kelsey with Emree...shes so good with her!

Madsion holding baby cousin, Emree.

Emree's Aunt Denise holding her for the first time.

Mom and Dad Denkers with all of their grand kids

Giddy-Up Horsey

Alright so we have had this horse for over a year now, actually I think its been closer to 2 years, but anyways and Gavin just recently decided that he loves riding it. We originally bought it for Braxton and I think he might have played on it like 5 times and then got bored with it. Gavin is very sweet to the horsey, I have caught him giving it kisses and talking to it when nobody was looking. Ahhh what a nice boy!.

Our Girl is here!!!!

I know I know....its been a week already and I haven't posted anything about Emree. This whole "three" kids thing is really throwing me for a loop. Three kids is a lot harder for me than just having two. Maybe I'm just being wimpy about it, but man these kids are kicking my booty. ANYWAYS back to Emree. So she was born on the 17th of April at 8:02pm. It was a very smooth labor. I dilated to a seven on my own and then I was screaming (not really) for the anesthesiologist. I got my epidural and it worked really well, I was a very happy girl. The Dr. came in and broke my water..no kidding right after that he said it was time for me to start pushing. It was 8:00pm when I started pushing and I had her out in two pushes and then at 8:02pm we had our little Emree Joy. She weighed 6lbs 1 oz (my tiniest by far) and 18 1/2 inches long. She is just beautiful and is definitely our little princess. Her brothers just adore her and cant stop giving her kisses. The like to kiss her really hard to see if she will wake up. As for Rey..oh wow he is in love to say the least. He cant even walk by her room without looking at her. He says he's the only man ever allowed to kiss her lips. Ha right. We'll see about that one. Its very sweet how protective he is of her already. As for me I enjoy staring into her cute little eyes and getting to know her sweet little spirit.

Rey kissing me while I had a contraction.

This is right after she came out. I love Rey's face...he was so excited.

Just born

Proud Daddy and his little girl.

Our first family picture. We are officially a family of 5!!

Braxton holding little sister for the first time. He couldn't believe how small she was.

Gavin loves her soooooo much. He likes the fact that he's bigger than somebody now.

Just a few minutes old.

Grandma Denkers holding Emree for the first time.

Sleepy Girl

Look at all that hair!!

She wasn't in the mood for pictures, but she sure looks cute mad!

Cousins came to visit the day after we came home from the hospital.

Cuddling with her dolly.

In Loving Memory of President John C. Hadfield

The following pictures were taken just 2 days ago at the Multi-Stake LDS Prom at the Rancho Cucamonga Stake Center.

We were all shocked and saddened to hear the news this morning of the passing of our dear friend and Stake President, John Hadfield. He just spoke at our Ward Conference yesterday and seemed to be fine. Our families have known each other --- more than known each other --- we raised our families together and shared many wonderful experiences over the last 30 years. We were more like family than friends. In our little neighborhood (nicknamed Mormon Acres) here in Rancho Cucamonga at one time we had 13 LDS families, I think, all living in close proximity. It was a great environment for children to grow up in at that time. We were very blessed to have each other. We will miss John dearly and pray for Lexine and their family as they go through this trial. One of my favorite quotes is by Elder Maxwell, "Whatever the heartache, the Lord will compensate." President John Hadfield, a more righteous man you'll never meet.
The following words were written by our Stake YW President and sent around in an email today.
"Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence" (D&C 107:99).
President Hadfield worked with all diligence in his calling as Stake President of the Rancho Cucamonga California Stake. Personally, I have never seen such dedication, love, sacrifice, and hard work quite like that given by our dear President Hadfield. Oh how he loved missionaries and our youth! The youth knew it and loved him right back. He was a 'hands on' Stake President. He was continually looking for ways to bless and strengthen our youth. He loved with all his heart and worked hard to show it. President Hadfield was a doer, not just a dreamer. He made every effort to be guided by the Lord in everything he did. He had ready hands and a willing heart. President Hadfield was a true disciple of Christ. It was an honor to serve under him as the Stake Young Women's President. I learned so much from him. I feel incredibly blessed to call him, and his sweet wife, my friends. I will miss his endearing smile and his positive spirit. His influence has been made and he will be greatly missed by every member of our Stake and everyone else who knew him. He a was a great, great man. President John C. Hadfield was a man of truth!
Our thoughts, love, and prayers go to Lexine and her dear, sweet family at this time. We pray that they will feel the Lord's love and feel encircled in His arms at this time.

The Boys in My Life

Here are some snap shots my mom took the other night while we were visiting at their house. As I was posting the pics I realized that these are 4 of the most important men (and boys) in my life...My husband, my sons and my Dad. Gavin loves to be on his Daddy's shoulders or as Gavin calls it "Up high Daddy"!! I feel bad, Rey looks so tired in these pictures, but he always finds the energy to play with his boys.

My parents took the boys out to dinner, while Rey and I went out on a date that night, it was so nice to have some alone time together. Braxton and Gavin love being with their Grandma and Papa!!

Almost Done

Okay so I know pictures are a lot more fun to look at, more so than reading a post by itself but I gotta vent a little bit. I am so ready to have this little girl, I am getting more uncomfortable with every minute that goes by. I cant sleep at all at night and when I finally do fall asleep I wake up about an hour later to go to the bathroom. Oh the joys of being pregnant. Any one who has been preggo knows exactly what I'm talking about. Poor Rey, I have been so grumpy lately and he gets to deal with me and my "preggo issues" all the time. Well on a more positive note, my "nesting instincts" have kicked in. I, for the past two weeks have been doing nothing but organizing and cleaning everything in site, so hopefully after I have her my house will be clean for a little while. Okay that's all...ahhh... I feel better already just with that little bit of venting.

This is Great!

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.