Charlotte's Blessing

Its only been six months since this beautiful blessing day, but I needed to post something about this wonderful day! And to let Aunt Bonnie see Tristan's grown up blazer, isn't he a stud? Seriously can we take a least one good family picture? This day was such a crazy day! I always think I have all the time in the world but it always runs out on me. Bella wouldn't have anything to do with her hair bows, infact she threw them down the stairs, Tristan did his silly face and I look like I'm expecting a baby. Wait a minute, yup I am in this picture. But when all was said and done we blessed Charlotte Ruth (our little Lottie) on Easter Sunday 2011 and her Daddy gave a beautiful blessing! Thanks to a friend I have it all written down!

Since there are on average 3 babies being blessed each fast sunday in our family ward we were able to pick this wonderful day! Grandma and Grandpa Tollestrup and Aunt Angie drove all the way from Canada to be there, along with Grandma and Grandpa Nelson, Casey and Emily, Liv and Jet, Zac and Jamie and their family, Corey and Amanda and Great Uncle Larry and Aunt LaRae.

We'll see ya next year:)

Grandma and the Norwegian Sweater

Grandma Ruth, Charlotte Ruth and the Norwegian Sweater

Bonnie I thought you might enjoy this, "its from Norway!"

Cool Girls

I was 13 when this beauty was born, I can't believe how much she has grown! When I was home I had a lot of people tell me that I remind them of Avery or vice versa. I will take that anyday! She is so much fun and so good to my kids, its fun to have big cousin Avery around, she helps out so much. And did I say Beautiful?!

Canada

The boys and Brigham

This little guy could get her laughing and giggling so hard!

There is none other like cousin Cody!

Our trip to Canada was full of crazy fun! My kids had so much fun with cousins, Grandma and Grandpa and Uncles and Aunts it made it hard for them to leave! Taking off for our trip back to Utah wasn't easy for Tristan and Bella. Bella cried until the boarder and I had to reassure her that maybe for Christmas we'll come back. When we reached Helena and stopped for gas, they both woke up and the first thing they asked was, "when is Christmas? How long until Christmas?" When we got home the Christmas list started along with Christmas books read for bedtime. There is only one problem...convincing Dad to go. He is not used to "Canadian Storms".

School!!!

Ning Ning (Belle's blanket didn't make it into the class room, but mom did"babysit" her while she was at school.

Lighting McQueen, who else?!

This year both Bella and Tristan get to go to preschool. It is fun to wake up school days and hear "T, hey T-Dawg, who do you think is going to get Bisquit the Bunny today? Abby or Olivia?" Their conversations are so funny to listen to, they make my days!

Surprises! I Love 'Em!

Have you ever had a really good surprise? My husband is #1 when it comes to great surprises! When we were dating he surprised me with a trip to California for the day just to swim in the ocean because I never had before in my life. He picked me up at 3am we drove to the airport, boarded our plane and spent the day in So Cal. swimming in the salt water. I think his biggest surprise on that trip was the $39.98 spent ALONE in freshly squeezed orange juice on the Queen Mary:), financial planners love that! Needless to say it was an amazing surprise to go with all the very many he spoiles me with!

Anyways, to my story. When we were up in Canada for Magrath Days I had a feeling we might be expecting a new bundle of joy at the end of April. When we got home I made an appointment with my doctor for my 6-7week first pregnancy visit. Last week I went in and as I saw my little baby on the ultra sound I could not believe how big the baby was and how well I could see everything! I saw the baby's face, arms etc. Then the doctor ask if I was ready to find out what the sex of my baby was and my reply, "how can you? I'm only 7 weeks along." "Oh no, " said my doctor, "you're 17 1/2 weeks along, your due date is at the end of January!" I couldn't believe it!

Wow, this baby, like all my other little angles, is certainly ment to be here. I have a set of Irish twins and just weeks short of another! I think this is the best surprise a mother could ask for:)!

PS. I have been trying to post my pics from the summer. I'm getting there, but I know I am a terrible blogger. But believe me when I say I'm working on it!

Baby Sister

Our baby sister, also know as Yayee (Lotti) has grown so much these last 5 months! Here is a list of some of the things that have happened and that you have learned to do so far in life!
*You love to watch T & B play. You sometimes end up being the baby dragon they shoot their Nerf guns at.

*You grab your toes and feet! Just learned to do that a few days ago.

*A big smile is always on your face & you love love love to giggle!

*Matching is a must with big sister.

* In the morning you look like a baby chick with your fluffy blonde hair!

*You talk non stop!

*You're a cat napper.

*Rice cereal is now your favorite, after bottles of course.

*You are so chubby!

We love you baby Charlotte, you have such a sweet disposition about you and everyone is captivated by you!