Baby Tomlinson

This 3D picture was taken 2 months ago.  We decided not to find out what we are having.  Well I want to know but Rich doesn't.  We had an agreement that with Nathan we would find out because we were in Hawaii and I wanted to be prepared.  So with the second baby it was decided that it would be a surprise.  I actually am excited about not finding out, a little stressed but excited.  Due to the fact that the aby is due Septemember 8th during harvest. 

Now the ultrasound below is at 28 weeks, which was done yesterday  We were scheduled to have another one because the baby is showing up a little small.  Everything looks really good with baby but still small.  Actually it is only at 17% for growth, but the specialist said that he isn't worried, just that I will probably have a small baby.  Maybe around 6 pounds, which having Nathan be 8lbs 9oz sounds great.  We have another ultrasound scheuled for July 15th just to check everything out again.

We are getting so excited to have this new joy in our life.  I am ready now but I know I need to be patient.  We realize that we have so much to do before the baby comes and we need to get started right now. 

Oh...cute story to tell the other night Nathan was sitting in my lap leaning against my belly.  Well the baby didn't think it was the great and kept kicking Nathan in the back.  Nathan thought it was hilarious and when I would ask, "Did the baby kick you?" he would laugh and say, "Yeah baby kick me!" 

More updates to come soon.  Rich is doing so much better and we are home and happy! 

Updates soon!

Yes we have been out of touch with the world it seems like these past months have been so crazy I promise we will catch everyone up.  Believe me we have had a roller coaster ride.  I also figured out how to get my pictures to show up.  Yeah!!!!!!

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Has anyone had this problem. I do not have an icon to post pictures. I am wanting to post so many to show everyone what has been going on. I mean really doens't everyone want to see the damamge on our first day of our girls trip? PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Family!

So a couple of weeks ago Rich's sister and her family came up for their Spring Break, we had so much fun. The pictures are from Palouse Falls, our house and the park.This is fro Kylee! Uncle Rich pulled some muscles trying to get it just right!

Kaleb, Bart, Nathan, Bodie, Carrie, Maggie and I just before
we started our hike down to the falls.

Nathan and Bo watching Dora!

Nathan and Maggie watching their own movies on the DVD player.

Nathan scored with Landon and got him to read to him. Nathan

loved having all the kids around.
We got the kite stuck in the tree. Thanks to Rich and Landon's acrobatic moves they were able to get it down with grace.

Here is the kite when we got it in the air. Rich and boys got a lot of exercise running up and down the field with it. Nathan did as well he thought it was so much fun.

Nathan and I on the swing.

The boys playing some hoops. thanks again Melissa for letting us use the basketball. We also played a good round of "PIG" I almost beat my nephews in the game. My one nephew couldn't believe that I was making some of the shots they thought would be hard. Bo's comment was, "Even my pregnant aunt can make a hook shot." We were so glad to see them go. We loved having them here and can't wait to see them all soon.

Tired of being sick

So when pregnant with Nathan I was sick until week 11. Now with this pregnancy I am sick all the time. Last night I told Rich I am so sick of being sick all the time. He then asked me "I have the munchies what should I have?" I told him "I did earlier and thought I was thirsty instead so I drank some chocolate milk, and guess what?" He quickly stated "Now you fill like crap!" Yes I do one night it is milk, then its bread, or cheese, or an orange that make me sick. Seriously it is driving me crazy. I am convinced that we are having a girl! She can't make up her mind. Well time will tell, we aren't finding out what we are having, it's going to be a surprise. Not by my choice but I told Rich we could not find out.

Birthday Party

So we opened presents for Nathan the day after his birthday! I know mean mom but that way it was the weekend and we had more time. Rich and I both contributed to Nathan's cake, not the fanciest thing but we liked it and Nathan loved it.All he wanted to do was look at it never touched it. He blew the candles out in one blow. We were pretty impressed I guess his wish will come true! This is Nathan opening his present from Grandpa (PaPa), and Grandma (MaMa) Tomlinson. He loved the truck and loads all his cars in the trailer. Sorry not a great picture but he loves it, even more than his train we got him. This is just a picture of Nathan and Daddy Sunday evening having a milk shake. I loved watching Nathan look at Rich when it would get clogged with Reese's chunks, it was as if he was saying, "Ummmm..... excuse me can you clean my straw out!" Then after Rich would clean the straw Nathan would say, "Mmm!"

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Two Years Old

We can't believe it our little boy is two years old today.

It just seems like yesterday he was born. For anyone that doesn't know

Nathan was born in Hawaii and then we moved back to the mainland when he was 6 months.

What a precious little man! At first we weren't sure on what to name him. So for the first 24 hours all the nurses called him Joesph, I'm thinking because he was the hali (white) baby there; the rest were HawaiianNow our little man is so grown up, this is Rich and Nathan swinging at the park. Nathan loves to be outside and gets kind of ticked when he has to come in. Since the weather has been so nice this past week we have been going on walks. So when Nathan see's Rich pull in he goes to the stroller and says, "Ride"

Nathan thinking he is so big to swing by himself.

Oh how I love this little man! He is talking so much right now and loves to sing. His favorite songs are: Old McDonald or better known as "EIEI-OOO", Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (he can sing it by himself", Child's Prayer.

He loves to say "Help Me" when trying to get off the bed, and anytime he takes a big bit of food he looks at you and says, "BIG BITE, Mmmmm!" Also he says "Pshsht" this means that he wants to have Chocolate Milk.

Anyway just wanted to say we love you Nathan and are so happy you are in our lives.

Love, Daddy and Mommy

Bad Things

So earlier I explained that we had some horrible things happen this month. Well Thursday morning we found out that my parents house caught on fire, and then Thursday night that one of Rich's good friend's from high school committed suicide. So Tuesday the 15th we headed down to Idaho for the funeral and to see my parents house. In the week that we spent there we were also able to watch our nephew play basketball in districts. That was so fun and a great time to see some of my old friends.

So Wednesday was the funeral, the service was beautiful and we were so blessed that we were able to attend it. After the funeral Rich went with his parents to Utah to look at a 5th wheel trailer and I spent the afternoon and evening with my family at their new home, a single wide trailer. As I walked in the trailer the memories of our trailer we lived in when we first were married came flooding back, I kind of miss it.

Sorry I got a little off track. Well my parents house actually caught on fire three different times. The first time at 1 in the morning then again around noon. Then the next day in the morning. My dad said that after the third time he should have let the whole thing burn to the ground. Well everything with the adjuster is said and done so they will have all new sheet rock paneling put throughout the whole house Bye, Bye 70's paneling!!!! They are thinking of adding some new rooms and vaulted ceiling. I can't wait to see it when they are done. Now for people that don't remember Rich's parents house caught of fire in July. I know as Rich's brother-in-law put it, "Rich and Britt are the common denominator in this equation." Well we need to add Brandon and Tina to it to (my brother and sister-in-law). Her parents home burned completely down to the ground a couple of years ago. So if you know us or live by us you might want to get some good insurance!!!!

This is where the fire started a cable of wire fell against the chimney stack.

Part of the ceiling in the living room upstairs right above the stairs going downstairs.

Looking from dinning room into kitchen, Rich is standing on the landing headed into the family room.

New temporary home, we were all playing "Quelf". If you haven't played it you need to, it is hilarious. For my family whenever the phone rings I want to jump up and say, "Pizza Party!" We are so thankful that everyone got out of the house safely, 3 more minutes and it would have been engulfed in flames. Also a huge thank you to everyone in my parents community for everything they have given them.

Oh the Month of February

So February is a busy month in our household. Needless to say after a couple of horrible events it became an even busier month. So to start it off Rich's and I anniversary was on February 6, which we celebrated our 6th year of marriage. I can't really remember what all we did that day, I think we had a nice dinner and watched a movie after Nathan went to bed. Here are a couple of pictures from our reception. Don't mind the goofy face of me, and I know we were skinny.

Then on the 13th is my birthday, YEA!!! I love birthday's don't know why but I do. Now one thing I guess I don't love about them is that you get older. I am the big 26 now, on the closer side to being 30 (sniff,sniff). Anyways for my birthday we went shopping for skirt and Rich was so nice and patient taking care of Nathan. I think we went to 8 different stores until I found the one I liked. Then out to eat at Country Buffet so yummy, and then grocery shopping all by myself. Nathan fell asleep so Rich stayed in the car with him so I got to shop Albertson's and Winco alone, with no child screaming. I think that was the best present of all. Then to Wal-Mart where Nathan picked out a necklace and earring for me in his sleep. Now that is one talented boy that we have. Then home to relax and watch a movie. It was a wonderful day!

Now it is Valentine's, a day we just get cards and call it good.

The Secret Closet

So my cousin 'Sissy' just sent me a link to her new blog showing off her adorable machine quilts. Her blog is named "The Secret Closet" . She is one talented girl. I love her so much and I am so happy that she has a blog now to show off her wonderful talent. Please go over and check out her site. For some reason I can't post a picture but you will all be amazed.

So busy

Sorry these pictures aren't the greatest they are from my phone. We can't find the charger for our camera. This picture is of Nathan trying to hard to pick Rich up. It was so funny hearing him grunt.Nathan helping mom make pizza for lunch.
Nathan, Christa, Rena, and Lizzy watching Cars on a movie night. The adults got to watch their movie on on the T.V. We gave the computer screen for the kids.

Charades and Sledding

(Sorry can't get the pictures to move to the bottom of the post.)
So we got here last night which we were happy to be out of the car. After dinner we played games with Joni, Abby, Connor and my dad. The game I think we all enjoyed the most was charades. We decided to make up our own things to act out. I wish everyone could have seed Rich trying to act out "Ariel" from the Little Mermaid. Or me trying to act out an "Walking in a valley and then drinking water". Now you all have to remember that we have an age group ranging from 61 to 7. We had such a good time and are looking forward to playing again tomorrow night with Josey and Jill.

Then this morning we decided to go sledding. Of course we didn't bring any winter clothes. So we found mismatches of everything and put them all on. Thanks to Grandma Jill, Nathan now has snow pants. Nathan loved being pulled on the sled he would say, " 1, 2, 3, GO!!!" After sledding for a while I took Nathan in and Rich took Abby, Connor, Josey sledding. Abby came in shortly after that and said that Rich was "Way to Crazy for me." Rich did get a turn riding on the sleds. When he came in his face was soaking wet and freezing. So tonight we are eating nachos, playing domino's and another round of charades.

Change in Plans

So last night we were heading up to Michael Jay's for ice cream with some friends and our car wouldn't start. Finally we got it started but we are afraid that something is wrong with the fuel pump. So we are taking it in on Monday and we will see what they find out. So here is a Smile Box of pictures and a video of our Thanksgiving in Idaho.

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Christmas Time is Here!

I don't know how anyone else fills but I can't believe Christmas is so soon. It seems like November flew by and December is too! Well we leave for Idaho in the morning so when we get back I will update about Thanksgiving and Christmas. We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Love, Tomlinson's