Playing catch up once again......

AND I thought that I was behind before.

Ronin turned 1! We couldn't believe how fast time has flown by! He is getting to be so big! When we went to the Dr. They said that he is in the 90th% for everything! we are thrilled

We are now expecting #2!!! Another little boy will be here to grace us with his presence in Octoberish. I still can't believe it.

Last October we moved in with my parents to save money and get out of debt. We are almost there! 2 more car payments then on to the Credit Card. We anticipate to be debt free, except medical expenses, by mid August!

Ronin is going to have sugery this week which is really pulling at my heart strings. I know that he needs it but it also makes me sad to think that my baby is going to be in pain for some time... Keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well.

I have been watching a lot of stuff on Facebook and am getting really discouraged by what I see.
Almost nothing positive and all I can think of is what will the world be like for my kids? I'm removing myself from Facebook except to keep up on baby posts. I am going to start posting here each week and if people want to see what is going on they can check it out here. Too much craziness going on that I don't want to see.

Tomorrow I am going to post all my belly pics up top this point and will play catch up on the baby front.

I also have been posting to Lou's To Do's again. All my crafting seems to be getting better. That and my cooking.

Well I will see you all tomorrow!

Talk about being BEHIND!!!

So I was thinking the other day, "I should probably put up a post on my blog about how thing have been going.", little did I know (remember) that I hadn't posted anything since MARCH!!! I think I am a little behind... Maybe just a little. So here is my recap of the last 8 months.

April:
-Ryan turned 26
-Cole turned 11
-Richard turned 28

May:
-Nothing I can remember

June:
-I began to get a heat rash that was on my chest and face.

July:
-I quite at Knead-A-Massage on good terms and hope to go back one day.
-We took a trip to Lake Powell with the family, Corianne & Tucker! It was fun but I got really sick.
- My rash began to worsen and began to spread to my back.
-Ryan began going to the gym on his total mind-body makeover.

August:
-Happy 3rd Anniversary! We got a happy surprise on our anniversary that I was pregnant! Best anniversary gift ever!!!
-Brooke found out that shi is pregnant too!!!
-Went to the doctor about my rash. He told me that it was a heat rash mixed with an allergy and it exploded due to my hormones of being pregnant. That meant no more sun shine for me.
-I was feeling sick but not throwing up. The only things I wanted to eat was soup, soup and more soup!

September:
-Got our 1st ultra sound on the 10th. Little bean measured 9 weeks and 4 days. DR. Said that everything was looking great. Anticipated due date is April 10, 2013
-Slowly feeling better. Feels like April will never come!
-Brooke and I are due 1 day apart; however, she is having TWINS!!!

October:
-Starting to feel great! No more sickness unless I don't eat.
-Rash is finally clearing up! Now all that is left in the wake is acne! I HATE ACNE!
-Ryan has lost so much weight!! He is looking great! I am so proud of him!
-Brooke found out that she is having 2 girls!!!
-We found out that we are having a little...............BOY!!! Ronin Miles Eakin!

November:
-Took some time off from work. Cleaned my house and started planning a bridal shower for Bailey. It was great to relax!!
-Feeling great! no problems! And I am starting to show!!! Except I think that people think that I am just fat and don't want to suck in anymore.
-Ryan has lost over 50 lbs!!! He doing great and looking amazing!

Well that is the quick recap! I am hoping to keep posting as things progress instead of waiting so long. Keep your fingers crossed!!

Another Day Getting Over Being Sick

Well, here we go. Ryan was sock with pneumonia last week and I have had a sinus infection for 3 weeks. Things at our house have been messy and we haven't been able to get ahold of what we have had. Luckily, Ryan now only has a cough which should clear up soon. When I took my last trip into the doctors office I found that I have a mild allergy to penicillin. My tongue was going numb and had major headaches. Trying to get better before another week of work but not seeing a great change in how I feel. I keep my hopes up that this soon will pass so i can be back and running around. Another day, another sickness.

Ringing in the New Year

Well the new year is here and so is this nasty weather. This winter has not been our best but it feels like spring is already in the air. Shorts seem to be in the near future. Here are the new updates of our family:
Ryan:
Ryan is still loving his job with ALSCO and lovin the days that the snow comes down. He has been snowmobiling a lot and keeps wishing for more snow.
Laura:
Laura just entered into the Maurices model search and will know if she made it into the finals the end of next week. She also has been workin hard and lovin working in massage.
Moose:
Lovin the wet weather and wanting to run and sleep all day.
Drake:
Wants to always play with the toys! Whether is be ripping them apart or playing fetch. He has also been sick and we hope that he will be getting better soon.

We are all looking forward to some warmer weather to go to the park and play!!

Almost New Years

As the new year approaches, Ryan and I have talked about making new years resolutions. I am not sure how well this will work out. I have always been the one to say, 'ok I will lose weight and keep it off' and I will do this or that and never stick with it.

We are going to be making our own lists and making sure that we both stick to them. So far we have agreed that we will both stop drinking caffeine and carbonation. We realize how much we seem to depend on it and it is too much for us. I am not sure what other resolutions to have but stayed tuned....

I know that weight loss will be one of my goals but so will getting in shape. I need to be healthy, and I know that I'm not. Things need to change around our house.

We will be making changes for the better this up and coming year! We look forward to the new us.

Christmas Photos

Mag. Board from Des

Eakin Family Rules

Holly Letters

All Other Gifts

Fred and Char's E.

Mugs from Alicia

Christmas

As the morning came upon us my excitement grew. I already knew what I was getting for Christmas but Ryan had no idea. As we laid in bed I looked at the clock. It was now 8 in the morning. time to wake him up! I turn to him and begin to shake. He was half asleep so needless to say, this did not make him very happy. I was acting like a little girl on Christmas morning who couldn't wait to see what Santa had brought. Ryan finally complied and got out of bed. I had to bring in his gift from the garage so he closed his eyes and sat in the kitchen. With me not being a good wrapper and not wanting to wrap his gift, I set it on the floor and told him to open. He got really excited. He got a new pair of waders and a dog box for hunting. He gave me a big hug and kiss, said thank you, and then we were off to watch my gift.

The 2 things I got for Christmas were a paid of Timberland boots and a Roku. A Roku lets you stream internet to your TV with special apps., like Hulu Plus, Netflix, HBO GO, etc. It is pretty much awesome! We watched movies and clips all morning until we had to be to Linda's by 1.

Well we were a little late but made in there with gifts in tow. I gave out the crafts I had made (wood letters covered in holly berries) and received several crafts as well. They all were amazing and can't wait to either use them next year or put them up around the house. After lunch and pictures it was then off to see Arland at the AL (Assisted Living). He looked happy but had taken a fall earlier in the week, giving him a scab on his nose. Ryan and I both told him that there was no need to dress up like Rudolph for Christmas. He laughed and thought we were funny.

Then off to Fred and Char's we went, and arrived around 3:30. These people always amaze me. They are always so happy and ready to party. I couldn't wait to give them their Christmas gift so right after opening the door, I had them open it. Again I am not good with wrapping so we wrapped it in Ryan's jacket to give a dramatic effect and it worked. I made them a giant letter E with wine corks that covered it. It looks perfect in their place with their wine colored walls. The night stayed in a happy place with more food and gifts. We even got to speak with Alicia and the boys. We sent them some video games which I hope that they really like. They said they did. Cole even asked me what I got and when I told him boots he began to sing back to me, "Apple bottom jeans, boots with the fur." I laughed and explained the boots. Barbi and Gordon gave us a wall hanging that says, "Eakin House Rules" It is really cute, and everyone loved it! Alicia made us mugs that are awesome! Mine has a L on the from and a dandy lion at the bottom. Ryan's has a R and a saying in the bottom, "you have just been... poisoned". He also received a little guys that Alicia made that looks like a zombie. It is awesome! He loves it!

More gifts came but so did the time to run to my parents house. Full from our last 2 stops We arrived to the Peterson's ready to see everyone. However, at this point I had a pounding headache that seemed to not want to leave me. I took some IB Profen and it cleared up, but not without some side effects. None the less, we gave our gifts and received more. My parents gave us a vaccum and Annie gave us a temple block. My aunt Carolyn gave us gifts as well as more from my parents. My dad has a hard time not buying flashlights or hammers every time he goes into Home Depot. This just meant he would buy more for everyone.

We gave the boys the game of "Rayman Origins" and the girls got the 4 movies of Shrek in 1. Everyone seemed very happy. Boys playing games and everyone talking. As my side effects came more apparent so did the rumblings of my stomach. We left in a bit of a rush but overall this Christmas was a good one. I can't wait to see what we will have in store for next year!

Pictures will be coming soon.