So glad!

I am so glad that I turned this blog private. I feel like I can document and share, and talk about anything my heart desires here! Thank you to everyone who is a part of wanting to share in with our life adventures. I am so excited for the next adventures to begin!

I am so glad that I blogged about the details of why I went private. I am so glad the important people in our lives left such supportive comments for me. I have been struggling with this issue. One in particular comment from one of the most important people in this situation (Kayla's birth father) really stuck with me and opened my eyes. As soon as I read it from him, it was like a brick lifted off my shoulders with this whole ordeal. He stands by US. He is on our side. And he will always be there to back us up. That means the world to me. We are incredibly lucky and blessed to have that from him. Unconditional support of our family.

THANK YOU!

Caden's birthday

I haven't updated much of anything going on around here because I haven't had the time. Caden's birthday party kept me from sleeping (as well as the baby kicking) and the day before and of his party I was so busy I didnt have time to sit. By the end of the day I was in pain. But it was worth it. Caden had so much fun! Having a party at home is so much work, but so worth it when you see how much everyone enjoys it. I edited 70 pictures so you wont get to see them all here, but I will share some favorites.

Also, I did take a 32 week picture but it was from a cell phone and was unedited so I might redo that today before I hit a new week. Lots has changed in that department as well.

Time goes so fast. I can hardly believe our youngest is THREE years old. Unless you count Carly. THREE. 3!? How did that happen? Feels like it was yesterday and at the same time it feels like we never had a time period without him. Like life before him didn't exist. 

And it was a miracle that he was even born! And even more so a miracle that WE were chosen to be his parents thanks to a courageous birth mother. The sibling of our daughter, was also coming into our family. How many people do you know that are that incredibly lucky?

We thought it was miracle that Kayla was born to us. 18 months and 3 days later Caden came to us. 

And now....now we are almost 33 weeks pregnant. Our family just continues to grow and amaze me!

I had balloons with candy in them for the kids to pop open. This was a big hit.

I made worms, rock and dirt cupcakes. Some had ducks on them. One lucky duck had a 3 on the bottom and was the winner of a prize.

We took the kids in the back yard for bean bad toss and the winner also got a prize. This was fun.

The birthday boy was up first...followed by his sister.

His cake was awesome. Mama's best friend, Auntie Dawn made the cake for Caden. She did an amazing job!

Noise makers! They were a big hit with the little kids!

I made a fruit, veggie and cheese/meat tray along with dump trucks full of chips. We also ordered 6 XL pizza's from Hungry Howies. If you have a Hungry Howie's near you, PLEASE DO try it! They have great pizza that isn't too greasy to full of sauce and the best part is the crust if flavored! Big hit with the adults and kids.

The best part is that Kayla's Birth Father, his fiancee and their baby boy got Caden a couple birth presents. 

It doesnt get any sweeter than that. Kayla is a very lucky girl to have what she has and for Caden to be included means more to us than they can know! So if your reading...

Thank you again for this. 

It really was a fantastic day full or hard work and a lot of fun.

Today is Caden's actual birth day. Dinner out will be of his choice. We always do this for birth days and I always look forward to it. So far, he been saying he wants McDonald's. Kayla would like him to pick Subway. lol!

Christmas Eve package 2!

Wow, I got behind on the blog. At least Im not as behind in blogging as I am in scrapbooking. I still have May pictures undone...and its now January. I really need to get a move on. I have less than 13 weeks before another life will need to be documented as well and I cant keep up with what I already have.

Anyways, Christmas Eve we got a package from Kayla's Birth Father, his girlfriend and their 4 month old baby. Its always fun to get packages from him because of the special meaning behind it and he always seems to know what to get Kayla.

They even included many baby items for baby sister to be!

Kayla's 4th birthday beach party was a blast. Could not have had it go any more perfect....unless Papa was here to enjoy it with us. 

Kayla was so excited and happy every moment of the day.

I edited 103 pictures, but I will spare you from posting each and everyone. 

Here are just a few of my favorites. It was not easy choosing just a few. If you call this a few....

Birthday girl and her Mimi.

Taking a candy break from the pool.

(my homemade jolly rancher lollypops were a hit)

Announcing time for cake!

Birthday girl and her Dad.

Birthday girl and her Mom.

Birthday kiss.

All of us with Mimi.

Everyone loved the gift from Kayla's birth father. (look at the faces!)

Birthday gift from us!

Gift from Mimi and Papa.

Cupcakes- blue are cotton candy and sand ones are chocolate marshmallow.

Super Yum!

Candy sharks

Candy fruit slices

Juice for the kids in sand buckets

Shark watermelon

Lounging in the pool.

Cheetos in a sand bucket, candy turtles and candy aligators and mint oreos!

Bubbles, Doritos in a sand bucket, swedish fish, graham cracker goldfish and the candy sea glass I made.

Flowers from Mimi and Kayla's birthday blocks I made.

Poolside for a candy break. (love this picture)

I also love this picture. Caden....

I have failed to mention...

I have failed to mention on here,

and I hope it's ok that I mention on here,

in July 2012 Kayla will be a big half sister, again, to another baby brother!

Kayla's Birth Father and his girlfriend are expecting a boy in July 2012!

We are very happy and excited for him.

He is going to make a great Dad!

This makes Kayla little sister to half brother (Birth Mother's first son)
Big sister to Caden :D Our other pride and joy. (Same Birth Mother)
and big sister to half baby brother due in July to Birth Father and his girlfriend.

A few days after Christmas, on the 28th, we got a package from Kayla's birth father. One of the many reasons this little girl is so lucky. I wish Caden could have the same, but it's better this way in the long run.

Kayla's birth father always seems to know what is right up Kayla's alley for each birthday and each Christmas.
He really is a great gift giver. After all, he gave us the ultimate gift.

I got a laugh out of all the stamps on the box!

Kayla was defiantly excited.

 A 200 piece creative learning tool box!

Dad reading the Christmas card which we love getting every year.

We let Caden open the family gift. Its hard for us to watch Kayla open a gift from him while Caden doesnt get this advantage. So we let him open the family gift, of white chocolate covered pretzels with sprinkles! The kids, mainly Caden, sure did eat these up!

We also on the same day got a package from Mom's internet shopping. I got my first pair of boots in about 8 years! This my friends is exciting after going 4 years wearing nothing but Old Navy flip flops, and running shoes!

The Dad got a red zip up heavy hooded jacket that Kayla picked out all by herself! This is his first in many years as well!

As of today, we have 28 days left on island!