Girls Camp!

I almost didn't get to go to girls camp because they originally had a NO PREGGERS ALLOWED rule, but luckily they changed it and I had a blast! We had such a fun group of girls this year. They are all such individuals and I got a kick out of their crazy personalities. Nothing like a week of all girls stinkin' it up (literally) in the woods.

These are my fellow leaders, Deanna and Vangi. I grew to love them so much! We had fun laughing with our girls and chatting it up late in our tent.

Halle, Caitlyn, and Lara lee striking a pose!

Tawsha and Robyn just before their big hike.

Danielley (as I call her), Jesse, and Kyla ready for the 4th year hike!


D and D. I just love this girl!

MEXICO TRIP

Last month we got to go on our annual trip to Mexico. This year it was Puerto Vallarta and it was awesome! It's always really fun to have the cousins get together and spend a week relaxing in the sunshine. We made some really fun memories and here are the pictures to prove it :O)



This is a picture of the statues that we saw in the main entrance of the resort we stayed in. It's a pretty spectacular sight! Thais loved the entrance because they played tribal music and she would say, "dance, dance" and then run around the statues for as long as we would let her.



Classic pool shot. Lookin' good Thaisee Bug :O)



I've never seen pineapple growing in the wild before. It was pretty cool looking so I took a picture!



The kiddo's favorite game was "restaurant," which basically consisted of eating out on the patio while the adults serve yummy things to eat (can't say that I blame them.) How darling are my little Nieces!!!



All of the girls at our "girls day out." We got to go shopping in town, eat wonderful food, and return to the resort for a spa day. It really was as good as it sounds :O)



Marianne was in charge of the Sand Castle Contest. Thais' castle was awesome (with just a little help from daddy!)



For my activity, I had the kids decorate sand pails for the Sand Castle Contest. There's nothing better than playing with stickers..it was a hit!



Thais wearing the dress Grandpa bought her when he went to Mexico. It was perfect for our trip...Thanks Grandpa!



A family shot on our last day. We all wore family reunion shirts that said, "Monsons Rock!" Thank you Nana..they were adorable!

More Random Pictures

I haven't posted new picture's in a while because we lost our USB cord :O(





Thais sleeps in a big girl bed now. She started climbing out of her crib several months before she turned two and was so excited to have a new bed. Thank you Nana for the beautiful bedding!







Jordan and I got to have our darling nieces stay with us for a few weeks while Jenna was in the hospital. Thais still talks about them and she can't wait to see them in a few days!

We found out what we're having today!

Out on the ocean sailing away,
I can hardly wait,
To see you to come of age,
But I guess we'll both,
Just have to be patient,
Yes it's a long way to go,
But in the meantime,

Before you cross the street,
Take my hand,
Life is just what happens to you,
While your busy making other plans,

Beautiful,
Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,
- John Lennon



It's official: We are having a boy! The ultra sound was a really cool experience, at one point he held his hand up to the camera and Thais went up to the screen and gave him a high-five. She was really excited about the whole experience and Jordan and I just couldn't hold back the tears. I can't wait for my beautiful boy!

Yahoo for Five years!

Today is our 5th anniversary and I just want my Jordy to know how much I love him and that marrying him was the best decision I have ever made. I remember when we were dating, I prayed to Heavenly Father and asked that if he would let me marry Jordan then I would treat him best and love him more than anyone else could. Luckily my prayers were answered, (even though I can always be doing better with my promise) but I will always consider this boy one of my greatest blessings and a direct answer to prayer. I just love you, Jordy!

A Mother's Worst Nightmare

I had the worst experience yesterday! I ran into the mall to buy a new eyelash curler and as I turned to the lady at the counter to ask for one Thais was right beside me, but serioulsy two seconds later I turned back around and she was gone. Thais is adventurous by nature, so at first it didn't really scare me because she is usually wandering at a safe distance, but after several minutes went by I started to worry. I told some of the ladies at the makeup counter and they all got on their walkie talkies and had me describe her and after several more minutes went by of frantically calling her name I really started to freak out. I started bawling as all of the horrible 'What If's' race through your mind, and all I could do was pray that I would find her. Finally, after about 10 minutes one of the women called me over and she found Thais in another department hiding in a rack of clothes. I scooped Thais up and she said, "Momma's eyes are sad?" I told her that I was very sad and I cried even more as I held her (I'm sure being pregnant made this all worse). So, i'm thinking I might have to be one of those tacky parents that puts their child on a leash...but it's better than the alternative. Oh the joy's of motherhood!

We're Preggers!

I know that many of you already know this, but It's still worthy of a blog post! I am having a Thanksgiving Baby (due November 23rd) and we are absolutely thrilled to have another little munchkin running around the house. While in Mexico this past week, we finally told the rest of Jordan's family the news. The way we told them is Jordan was asked to say the prayer on the food one night and he said, "Please bless that Molly (Ben's wife) and Danielle's babies will continue to grow healthy and strong." I think most of the family knew or suspected, but we got a few gasps during the prayer and it was a fun way to announce our second baby :O)