Do you ever feel like you are in a rut?

I am feeling that way lately. I feel like everyday is the same. It has been so hot this week that Emm and I can't get to the park. The only thing we get out for is grocery shopping or to get some lunch. I have been too tired to do much else. I don't even do my hair or make up. That would probably make a big difference. I just feel like everyday is the same. I am not depressed or anything. I am just having a phase where I don't feel like doing much. Maybe part of it is that I am just so tirede and hormones.

I have been having fun with Emm though. We go on "lunch dates" and read lots of books and talk. She is so goofy and silly. I think I am just feeling hard on myself because I usually do more than I have been. I have been trying to only have 2-3 days a week where I deep clean. Those are usually Mon, Wed and thurs. Mike has school on Mon and Wed so I do it when he is in class and the kids are in bed. It has given me more down time and time with Emm.

I think I just need to have time for myself. I miss having my weight watchers meetings and I even miss school, because it was for me. I need a project or something. I also know I need to read my scriptures and pray more. I am such a slacker. That would really help me.

I need to try to have a few days a week with a plan so Ihave soething new to look forward to. I am going to lunch w/ my best friend and getting my nails done next week. That will be fun!

That is the ramblings in my mind right now.

We are pleased to announce that............................

Our baby is a BOY! We both thought it was a boy. When the Tech said it was a boy Dawson turned to Mike and said "I told you guys!". It is a good thing it is a boy because Dawson has been adament that it is a boy. We are very excited and his name will be Peyton Andrew Price. Peyton is for Mike's favorite football player, Peyton Manning, and Andrew is after my lil brother who passed away at 7 weeks old from Meningitis. He was just 13 mos younger than me, so I never knew him.

Peyton is healthy and measuring 2 days ahead of my EDD, so he is basically right on time! He has loooong skinny legs, just like Dawson and Emmalee. His organs look good and he is the cutest little ultrasound baby in the world, lol. The ultrasound tech said he is one of the most active babies she has seen in a long time. I can't wait to meet him and have our family complete!

I love seeing the kids excitment! Dawson is estatic! He told me he will teach the baby to talk and run and play, just like he did w/ Sissy. lol. Emmalee seems to get it. She is only 2.5 so it really suprises me. Dawson was her age when she was born and he was oblivious to it all. She kept pointing to the u/s computer and saying "Dat ma baby in mommy's tummy!".

Emm and I were at the park today and she was introducing herself to all the kids there saying "Hi my name is Sissy. I have a baby in my tummy (she proceeded to show her belly then)What your name?" It was very cute!

I am excited to shop. Since it has been over 5 yrs since I have had a baby boy, I need to buy a lot of new boys clothes. I also want to get a new bedding set. I used the noah's ark theme for Dawson and Emm and I am sick of it, lol.

There is lots of excitment today!

16 weeks..21-22 weeks to go!

I heard my little beans heartbeat!! It was 155. All my kids have been around there so no prediction from that. At first he couldn't find it. He went right around where the middle of my uterus was and nothing. Then he went lower and voila. I always carry very low...not fun near the end, except labor is faster, .

I opted not to take the triple screen again. I have seen too many false positives and don't want to worry. Besides that I will love this baby no matter what so it doesn't matter to me. He wants me to wait till 18 weeks to get my u/s :(. I called right after I got out of the office to make my appt. they said "Wanna come in tomorrow?". I so wanted to say yes! My appt is 9/20 at 3:30. I can't wait to find out what this baby is and see my baby again!!

My BP was 135/70..not bad for me. I only gained 1/2 a pound, yay me! So I went and got a wendy's frosty to celebrate!


I am so tired, but very happy. I noticed something today. I was talking with a friend about wishes. I realized I may not have a perfect life, but I must be pretty satisfied. It took me forever to think of a wish. I finally thought have having my home remodeling done. I have a wonderful husband, 2 gorgeous kids, I am carrying a healthy baby. I have great friends, I am atleast halfway done with school, Mike got a raise again! I am happy with my life.

We went camping up near Sunrise Ski Resort this weekend. It was deep in the mountains. I couldn;t believe how lush and green the forest was this year. That is what happens when you actually have a summer monsson season. It was absolutely beautiful! We saw a bear. I wish I could have found my camera. I still haven't found it.

My only disappointment was that I did not see one Elk or Deer this year. I have been up there 7 times for labor day. Each year we see less and less deer and elk. The first 3 years there were tons. Before we had kids we used to take midnight four wheeler runs. I remember on year we rode around Green's Peak and rode almost alonside about 20 Elk. It was awesome. So I was sad at seeing none. They are gorgeous animals!

The kids had a blast playing with their cousins. Poor Emmalee. She was playing with some bubbles and got them all over her hands and rubbed her eyes. We had to flush her eyes. She did not like that. Mike's cousin had some eye patch bandages. She really didn't need it, but she kept saying : "I want Ban aid". So we put one on and she was happy. I am waiting for my MIL to send pics of her with her patch, lol.

It rained a lot. It didn't get too heavy, more of just drizzly. We watched movies nad played cards in the tents alot.

It was a very nice and relaxing weekend. I look forward to next year. We will have an addition to our brood. This will be the first time that only one person on Mike's side of the family will ahve a new baby. Usually there are atleast 2 new babys every 2-3 years. There are 8.5 grandkids. It is cute to see them growing up and loving eachother!