We're HOME...

We are home and so happy about that. We are all doing well. More details about her birth soon but I went from a 5.5 to a 10 and delivered in 35 minutes. It was fast and a little scary, but we're all fine.

she is finally here!!

Peyton Brooke Watts

3:05 7lbs. 7ozs.

19 inches long

She's coming...

Grandma & Kaitlyn are here... the Christmas Decorations are put away... the house is full of food... the bags are packed (we'll not really)... and tomorrow (@ 8am)... I'm being INDUCED.

Wish me luck, I'm a little nervous!

Christmas...

Although it was the first year EVER that we have missed all of the Family Christmas Parties, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day we still were able to have an enjoyable Christmas. We really had a good time and the boys LOVED every minute of this Christmas Season. Today I have been taking down the Christmas Decorations and Tree and Ammon and Carter have been crying. Really sad, but... I need to get it all put away before the baby comes...

Proof that my husband loves me...

I love you too!

Preschool Polar Express Party

The last day of school before Christmas Ammon's preschool had a Party. The theme was "The Polar Express", it was so cute. They started with his teacher reading the story and then the kids could hear the train coming, so they went to get on. They had to have a ticket and Carter was feeling really left out. Ammon, being the nice big brother that he is, gave Carter his ticket and let him sit with him on "the train". He shared his hot cocoa and let him do everything with him, I loved seeing my boys watch out for each other. What a fun day!!!

What we're up to...

Well lately we have had lots going on with Mike wrapping up his first semester, YIPEE. Ammon in preschool and getting ready for baby. So I will start with...

Mike... Well lets just say we haven't seen a whole lot of him the past 4 1/2 months. He has been soooo incredibly busy with homework and studying. He has done really well though. He has finished 9 out of 10 finals (and has done well on all of them), the last one is tomorrow night!!!!! We can't wait. I am so proud of him, this has been sooooooo hard. Much harder then we could have ever imagined, but we are glad we are to this point all ready. Only spring semester and then a shorter summer semester and then he will start rotations the beginning of September. So far we understand that the year of rotations will be much easier, depending on the rotation, and we will have more family time. So I guess we'll see if that is the case. Awesome job, babe! We love you!

Me... I am trying to be patient with my kids, really I am, but it's getting harder the bigger I get. I feel like I have a 20 pound bowling ball in my stomach that I have to manually turn when I'm in bed at night. Not to mention all of the pain & swelling that is coming along with the pubic symphysis pain... not fun, can't wait to get rid of that. I am getting really nervous to give birth to this baby. You would think by baby #3 you would know what to do and expect but I feel as unprepared as I was with baby #1, not sure why??? Probably the new Dr. & new hospital has a lot to do with it, but we are just hoping that the delivery goes as smoothly as it has in the past. I have had quite a few days lately that I am wondering if "this is the day". I haven't ever gone into labor so all of this is TOTALLY NEW to me. I've been feeling lots of weird pains and pressure that I haven't ever had before, so hopefully that's good news.

Ammon... He loves preschool and is still learning a lot. He loves to go but really misses Carter and I when he's there. It's so cute to see him run to Carter and give him a hug when we pick him up. He is also so cute when I drop him off, he has to give me a kiss and then my belly a kiss (over my shirt) and says "love you Peyton" quietly. He is truly a sweet little boy. He loves to make us happy. He also loves to draw. He can draw better dogs and people then I can, not that that says much, but he's only 4. He is really smart and he knows it. He has such a strong "leader" personality, and I know one day his stubbornness and independent attitude will really be a good thing. Just not so much when you are FOUR. I love you Ammon!

Carter... well let's just say that about 6 weeks ago he shoved a q-tip through his ear drum... and has been quite the grouch since. Since then he isn't suppose to get his ear wet at all, which has been a nightmare. We are still waiting to get him into a E.N.T. Specialist, darn insurance is taking their time. He was on antibiotics and it didn't heal on it's own, so it still hurts and makes him ornery. Other then that he is definitely a little bully. He loves to tease, and drive Ammon NUTS. But they are also best buds. He does have a sweet side, it just doesn't come out as often as it use to. He wants to play pillow fight with Dad and Ammon every night and after he throws the pillow at Dad he runs over to ask "Are you alright, Dad?" It really cracks us up. He loves to; cuddle, wear weird outfits (& sunglasses and hats), make us laugh, drive us crazy with his CONSTANT whining, eat all of his food and then Ammons, go to the park, be with Daddy, etc. He also really wants to go to preschool with Ammon. But since he's not old enough and isn't potty trained, he can't. Not to mention that there is no way we could afford to sent two kids to preschool even though I WOULD LOVE IT. Even though you are a STINKER (I'm sure it's the age), I love you so much!

So that's us in a nutshell, we are enjoying Christmas and California. We have made lots of friends lately and that is a huge blessing. I was told to give it 6 months here before I decided if I really hated it or not and I don't know what is so magical about 6 months but it has been true for us as well. It's really not that bad, other then being away from family. We have adjusted well. We are looking forward to "CELEBRATING" the end of this semester on Friday at Disneyland. Hopefully I can keep up all day and then still have energy to stay until it snows on main street. I may need a wheelchair.

According to Carter...

{You can wear a tie with ANYTHING}

You know you love this outfit (and Ammon in the background in his undies). One church shoe, one Thomas slipper, basketball shorts, Pj shirt and A TIE! I sure do and I never want to forget his silly style.

Confessing...

MY DISNEYLAND SIN... I had to go there yesterday because it was my birthday and because I'm an annual passholder I got a $72.00 gift card (This year they give everyone free admission on their b-day, but since I have a pass I get a gift card). So I know I shouldn't go to Disneyland on Sunday, but I had to go on my birthday or else I wouldn't have gotten my GIFT. FYI... we didn't ride any rides, or spend any of the $ on the gift card. We plan to do that on FRIDAY! But... it was a perfect time to bring my camera and take some pictures of Disneyland at Christmas... JUST MAGICAL!

My sweet husband made this BEAUTIFUL cake for me! It really did taste so yummy. He likes to put on the frosting when the cake is hot so it melts into the cake. It's especially yummy with lemon cake and frosting. I love you babe! Thanks for a super fun 26th Birthday... yep I'm getting OLD!

full-term...

Everything's washed, folded, hung-up, and ready... any time now... but NO RUSH, I still want to go to Disneyland and see the SNOW ON MAINSTREET next weekend. So go ahead and keep on cookin! Thanks to all my cute friends & family that have made/gave me such fun stuff... you're all the best!

Wowzers... 21 more days... three weeks...

I can barely believe it, yet I swear I've been pregnant for an ETERNITY.

I can't wait to.......................

lay on my tummy

(even though I know my boobs will be so engorged it will still hurt)

take a deep breath

hold my little baby and snuggle all day

lose the 16 lbs I've gained so far

(plus all the other weight)

quit peeing every 15 minutes

"pop" my back

hold my kids normal when we read books

(instead of on the sides)

enjoy not having contractions all the time

not have "heartburn"

not have to go the Dr's all the time and take my kids

I will miss...........................

feeling her move

seeing her move

(I'm sure there's more, but I can't think of them right now, maybe there really isn't anything else I will miss)

@ 36 weeks

{December 4th}

* I am feeling the "nesting" stage.

* She feels like she has had a MAJOR growth spurt the last couple days.

* The full-body moves in my tummy take my breath away.

* I don't have many clothes that fit me anymore. I've always been BIG pregnant in the summer. And I don't want to buy any more maternity clothes.

* I am getting very anxious to see her and make sure she is healthy.

* I keep having weird nursing dreams, but she is a HE.

* I'm pretty sure she is still transverse (laying sideways in my tummy). She really needs to get head down quickly.

* Heartburn isn't as bad as it was a couple weeks ago, I don't know why.

* I just keep looking at all of her stuff and I get sooooooo excited to dress her all up.

* I have pubic symphisis pain (or how ever you spell that)... REALLY BAD. I've never had this before and it's not fun at all!

* Can't wait to see if I have dilated and effaced more. I go on Monday.

Happy, Happy Birthday Dad!

{December 4th} We just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. You are an awesome Papa! Hope you have a fun weekend getaway with Mom.

pink fuzz...

Sunday I started washing some of my baby girl stuff and what did I find in the dryer... pink fuzz! I was so excited, I've NEVER seen pink fuzz before. {only 29 more days}

I'm ready, Mom!

What a sense of STYLE... he definetly didn't get that from ME.{ Yes, a huge shirt. Way too small of pants. And, CHURCH SHOES.}

Meet Mr. Cool... yep that's what we call him although he is usually wearing a hat and sunglasses all day. This kid is hilarious and we are constantly laughing at him. He absolutely has to get his way or else... major tantrum...

We sure love his silly personality & hope he outgrows the tantrums!

So Thankful...

The Tuesday before Thanksgiving Ammon had a preschool Thanksgiving Party. He said "I am Thankful for my family and my toys". He is such a sweet boy. I'm so thankful he is part of our family. He adds so much and is such a good helper. He thinks he can do anything and everything for himself and almost burnt our house down after microwaving some popcorn for 10 minutes while I was upstairs packing to leave for Thanksgiving (The microwave still stinks and it's been a week and 2 days ago). He definitely keeps me on my toes!

Thanksgiving was so much fun. We left for St. George Tuesday night after Mikes 7:15 class. It was LATE and I was having contractions every 3 minutes. We almost turned around and went home, I'm so glad we didn't. We all needed the break, especially Mike. It was so nice to see all of our family and spend time with them. (Unfortunately I forgot to take many pictures). My Dad's family came from Las Vegas and the dinner was so yummy. My Mom and I tried some new recipes and they were all a hit, especially the sweet potatoes... even though my Dad was not so excited for something different... everyone couldn't get enough of them. Then Friday we spend the day with Mikes family. We went to Pizza Factory and then to his brothers house. We all had so much fun playing with cousins and catching up. Then on Saturday before we left I went to Sydney's bridal shower. Her and my little brother (Keaton) are getting married on December 18th. I really don't know if we will be able to make it because of this baby and that makes me sad. I want to be there but I don't want to deliver in the van. So I guess time will tell. Then sadly, we had to head home. After many tears on my part, we drove to Primm and stayed the night then got up early to make the rest of the drive before everyone else woke up and made traffic horrible. Really like at a stand still for a couple hundred miles. Yeah, that doesn't sound fun to me. I originally was going to stay until Friday but decided to go home with Mike because of all the contractions I had while I was there and especially driving. So it was a fun break, too bad it couldn't have lasted longer!!!!!