Oklahoma Day 5/Hyrum's Birthday

Mike and I got a knock on the door to our room about 3:00 this morning.  Cherstin and Dan had been up with Ellie, she caught the bug Abby had, about 1:00am and when she was crawling back into bed her water broke.  They took Ellie with them to the hospital since she was sick and all she wanted was Dan. 

Mike and I got up with kids about 7:00am.  We did breakfast and then went on to clean the house and backyard in prep for Cherstin and baby coming home.  The kids played well.  About 10:00 I got a text from Dan with a picture of Hyrum.  I showed him to Emmett and Abby.  Abby looked but wasn't too interested.  Emmett on the other hand went straight to the garage, then the bathroom, then to his parents room.  I asked where he was going and he said to see his mom and new baby brother.  Too cute.

Hyrum Xane Hamblin was born on May 31, 2011 at 9:34am.  He weighed 9lbs 10oz and 21.5" long. Congrats guys!  He is a cutie.
P.S. Happy Birthday too my cute nephew Levi!

Oklahoma Day 4/ Memorial Day

No baby yet!  We decided this morning that we wanted to do something to really remember Memorial Day since for a lot of people it's just a day off from everyday life.  I guess it was growing up in a Military family that gave me a sense of pride and knowledge for our country and that it is owed to all those who fought, and still fight everyday for our country.  I appreciate them immensely!

We headed off to the Plane Park by Tinker Air Force Base.  There were tons of planes, and Mordecai was a little nervous that he didn't want to leave Mike's side.  At the end of the park was a memorial to POW/MIA'S.  It is always humbling for me to sit back and reflect on those people and their families that gave their lives for me and my family.

After the Plane Park we headed to Jack in the Box for lunch and then home for some quiet time and naps.  While the younger kids were napping Dan  set up his skim pool that the kids used as a slip 'n slide. Emily was pretty funny in this video so I had to share it.

After dinner we headed to another park to hopefully let the kids get their wiggles out.  Cherstin and I sat and chatted while the Dad's played with the kids.  As I get older I really enjoy the relationship she and I have, we usually talk about once a week and it is nice to have someone experiencing the same things I am in a way.

Once we were home we put kids to bed and then Cherstin and I headed out to Braum's to get some yummy ice cream treats for us adults.  Now we are eating our treat and watching the pilot to X-Files since that is what the guys were watching when we got back.

Oklahoma Day 3

This morning we woke up not knowing if we would be making it to church today because Abby threw up in the middle of the night.  Last night Cherstin and Dan gave her a suppository thinking she was constipated, but that obviously wasn't the case.  Abby seemed fine and none of the other kids seemed sick so we headed of to church.

At Cherstin and Dan's ward we were greeted by numerous people.  One guy asked me to talk.  Then when I did he said that Cherstin and I even sound the same. Weird huh?  Then the Bishop's wife, I think, said she could tell we were sisters because we have the same hair and beautiful skin tone.

Once we got home Cherstin informed us that she was having regular contractions.  I got super excited, but confused because Cherstin was acting like nothing was happening.  We watched Abby open her presents, Mike, Dan, and I fed the kids and then had lunch ourselves...still nothing.  We, the adults, sat down and played Phase 10 Twist when Cherstin said her contractions were fizzling out.  I guess it was odd to me because once my contractions start they don't stop, and a little while later we have a baby.

Not much else happened today.  Tomorrow is Memorial Day, we will see if we celebrate that or that and a new baby.

Oklahoma Day 2

WOW! What a day.  We hit the Science Museum that Cherstin and Dan have a season pass to.  When we got there the parking lot was crowded because parking was combined with the Zoo. Walking in was so HOT! I am so glad we were inside or I would have died.  Back home we have been in the mid 60's, so to come to mid 90's is a big temperature jump.

The Science Museum was fun.  They had a space section that Mordecai did not love, but the other kids did. While the older kids checked that out I hauled Mordecai and Ruby downstairs to check out the train exhibit.  They had a set of coaches from a passenger train that was used in the early 1900's. I think having my dad being so big into history has helped me enjoy it too.  The "old days" intrigue me and I always wonder what it would have been living back then.

Anyway, after we were all done with the 2nd floor activities we hit their "Live Science" show where they blew stuff up.  It was fun and exciting for all of us, except Mordecai and Emily who didn't like the loud noises. Being the mean Mom I am, I made them stay in to watch, especially since Abby got picked to be a helper on stage.  Afterwards they both said that was there favorite part of the day.

Once we were done with the museum Cherstin and I decided that we needed to have "On the Border" for dinner since they closed the one close to us in Colorado.  Dinner was yummy.  While we were sitting there though Mike and I heard a noise that sounded like a chair being scooted across the floor. When we turned around we noticed one of the employees on the floor.  Apparently he was a diabetic and was having low blood sugar issues that day so he seized.  They called for an ambulance and the whole shebang happened.  He had to be taken to a hospital once they revived him because he fell on to a concrete floor.  Poor guy.

Cherstin's due date is tomorrow.  I keep asking her if she is having contractions yet.  I think she might be getting tired of it, but I can't wait to meet the little guy.

Oklahoma Day 1

We got in to Cherstin and Dan's place last night about 6:00pm their time.  The kids did fairly well on the car ride since we woke up and were on the rode by 5:45am our time. The only problem was that we sat in traffic on I-70 for about a half an hour due to a roll over.  The kids were way excited to see their cousins and to be out of the car.  Wansa also was induced and had her Hyrum James yesterday.  He weighed 10lbs 3oz.

This morning Cherstin and I hit Wal-Mart to do some grocery shopping and to pick up Abby's balloons and birthday cake for her party this afternoon at Chuck E Cheese.

The kids had a blast at Chuck E Cheese, so much so that we were there for over 3 hours of fun. Emily, Abby and Emmett were gone most of the time until they needed tokens and to eat. Mordecai and Ellie stayed close of course.


Once we got home Cherstin had a pinata and for the kids, and boy do kids love them. It took several hits and turns by all before the pinata was broken open and candy and slinkees were scattered everywhere.

Ellie has taken a liking to me.  She calls me "Mama" and gets in my face when I am not listening to her.  She is sure stinking cute.  It must be because I have Ruby

Twenty Eight

Number 28 it is for me! I woke up this morning to a crying baby and a husband and his awesome morning breath telling me happy birthday.  On my nigh stand there was a card from my wonderful husband that said.

"To My Wife! I love waking up next to you. I love sharing the on-the-way-out-the-door kiss that starts my morning off right.  I love thinking about you during the day, and dreaming of you at night...And I want you to know that, no matter how busy things get, not a day goes by when I don't appreciate how lucky I am to share my life with an incredible woman like you. Happy Birthday I Love You.

Desi, One card is not enough to express how much I love and appreciate you! Enjoy finding 10 more cards during your day. You are the best!

Love, Mike

P.S. Please join me for dinner tonight."



Well that started my day off right!  The kids and I got quickly dressed and head out the door to be at Marsha Bowens house for visiting teaching at 9:30 am.  How awesome is that? That I can get up get myself and 3 kids dressed and fed and out the door at that time!  Anyway, after visiting teaching the kids and I all headed over for a birthday lunch with some ladies in the ward at my friend Lexy's house.  It was mainly to be an excuse to get together with a bunch of us since I feel like I am kind of out of the loop since having Ruby, I have been more hermit like with her, but it turned into a birthday celebration.  We had yummy food and chatted it up.          

Once we were home I did some laundry and waited for Mike to get home so we could head out for dinner.  When he got home he had a beautiful bouquet of a dozen pink roses for me.  We went to BJ's for dinner with the kids.  We waited a while for our table but it was well worth it for our take home cookies 'n cream pizookie.

I felt pretty special today.  I don't know who changed my husband into this romantic, but I am loving it.

Oh-yeah. the 10 card I found throughout my daily routine of things at home.

#1-Found on my bathroom sink- It talked about how he thinks I am beautiful and loves how I take care of myself

#2-Found on the stove- Talked about how I am a wonderful cook/baker

#3-Found in the drawer where we keep Ziploc- Talked about how he appreciates that I make his lunch for him every morning.

#4-Found in the mantel- Talked about how he loves to relax with me at the end of the day and just being with me in general

#5-Found in the car- Talked about how he loves that I transport our kids from various activities/doctor appointments and that I am a safe driver.

#6-Found on Treadmill- Talked about my zest for life and always striving for better.

#7-Found on my ipod dock- Talked about how he loves being married to me.

#8-Found in Ruby's Crib- Talked about how I am a good mom.

#9-Found on the washer- Talked about how he appreciates how I am clean and likes to have clean things.

#10-Found in my scriptures- Talked about my love for the Gospel.

"Beauty and the Beast"

Ryan Elementary, the school Emily will be attending, put on the play of "Beauty and the Beast".  Mike got some free tickets from a family he home teaches because their kids were in the play, so he took Emily on a date to see. it.

On the way to the play

Giovanni as "Lumier"

Mike said the play was really well done, and that he enjoyed it and so did Emily.  This makes me look forward to her going to school and the many opportunities she will have to explore her creative side.

Surfin' Dog Puzzle

Mordecai has been infatuated with jigsaw puzzles since he was about 18 months old.  At first he started with  easy board jig-saw puzzles that I bought for Emily when she was almost 2. Then he graduated to toddler type puzzles with about 24 pieces. Then one day we were at the dollar spot in Target and I told the kids they could pick one thing to get and he picked this puzzle that has 63 pieces.  I told him no, because it was too old for him, but he insisted so we got.  When we got home he begged for me to open it for him, and when I finally did he sat at the table for about 20 minutes doing the puzzle all by himself. Proud of my little man.  Must get the puzzle/math skills from his daddy, because it definitely doesn't come from me.

Bobbing for???

Man I love this little guy!  Lately he and Emily have been playing outside A LOT!  So much in fact that I find rocks in the house, sand in the house, and even grass and leaves.  Today they were in the sandbox while I was making lunch (we have gotten our moneys worth) and Emily runs to the door and says, "Mom! Mordecai ate some sand out of the sandbox."  I kind of laughed and said, "Go tell him not to eat the sand, and that it can make him sick."  A couple of seconds later they both come to the back door and Mordecai is covered in sand and telling me he thinks he is sick.  All I could do was laugh and wipe the sand off his face, shirt, pants and hands.  I asked him what he was doing and he told me he put his face in it like this, then proceeded to show me how he bobbed for dirt.  Wack-O.

This Girl!

This Girl! Has definitely been my hardest.  Not because she is number 3, but because of her acid reflux.  I wanted her for so long, and then I finally got her and it was surreal.  She was mellow and calm at first, and so tiny...well she is still so tiny.  Anyway, after her first months well check she started to get fussy and I first thought it was because of the shot she got.  BUT, quickly after talking with Cherstin I realized it was because the girl has acid reflux.  Then, once she got her medicine she seemed back to normal.  Mellow, smiley, happy, content.  Last week things started to change again.  She started to act uncomfortable, fussed at night, and wouldn't smile. I was ready to give up nursing, which sooo is not me.  I talked to Cherstin, Wanda, Mom, and even Mike when I realized she needed her meds upped.  Now that they are upped she is back to normal.  I sure do love this little girl and am SO glad that she is happy now.