38 more bLiSsFuL days!

Until our sweet Brinley Jane arrives. I already have my c section scheduled for July 22nd. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 am for surgery at 7:30 am. We are so excited and can't wait for the moment that we can hold her in our arms. Brooklee is starting to get more and more anxious. Especially now that we have her room pretty much all ready. She has been helping me fold her clothes, organizing her closet and dresser and of course getting her crib all set. I think she will be a great little helper for me. However, time will tell. We look forward to you all meeting Miss Brinley very soon. Ta Ta for now!!

Who is watching Who???

Yesterday, I asked Nic to get Brooklee down for her afternoon nap. As you can see thats the farthest thing that happened. Good times!!

Here little fishy

We took Brooklee up to Greer this past Saturday for free fishing day. The wind was horrible as usual but that didn't stop us from throwing in a line for a few minutes. Personally, I hate fishing. If I don't catch something within ten minutes, I am out of there. On the other hand, Nic and Brooklee can stay out all day. We went to the store and bought her very own pole. Barbie of course! Didn't catch anything but sure enjoyed spending the day together up on the mountain.

Congrats Ammon

Nics little brother Ammon graduated from high school this year. What an exciting time. I can't believe he is a high school graduate. When I was introduced to him he was 13 years old. He is an awesome uncle to Brooklee and a cool brother in law. We are so proud of him for this accomplishment and the man he has become. We love you Ammon!!!

Papa Kenny & the John Deere Lawnmower

My dad every once in a while is Brooklee's best buddy. Those times are only when he takes her to Dairy Queen, rides on the quad with her or letting her ride on the lawnmower. She pretty much knows how to work the system!

Books are Fun

The other night I was in getting dinner ready and noticed it got real quiet real fast. So, I headed off to the back of the house to see if everything was ok. This is what I found. She loves to read books and we love to read them to her.

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

We spent this Easter in Eagar. It was a wonderful holiday and we enjoyed all the festivities that go along with it. Brooklee was finally fun to dye eggs with. However, I think her father enjoys it more than she does! I think I spent more money this year than any other year because I had to keep buying candy. Some pregnant chic kept eating all of the jelly beans! We got up Easter morning and headed to church with Grandma and Grandpa Finch. Brooklee looked so adorable in her dress. This past Christmas her Grandpa Finch had boughten her and her cousin Nellie pearl bracelets and necklaces so of course she had to show them off with her dress.

A New Man

After 27 years of not being able to breath very well and snoring like a freight train Nic went under the knife. This was his first surgery in his whole life. On March 31st we checked him into the hospital here in Show Low to have his tonsils removed, nasal passages hollowed out and his soft palate trimmed. He started to recuperate very nicely until he woke up one morning (4:30 am) about 4 days later with blood clots coming out of his mouth. We called the Dr. and he recommended to gargle with cold cold water for about 15 minutes and if it didn't stop to head on it to Show Low. Needless to say, we were in the car making the 45 minute drive about 20 minutes after we spoke to him. The staff at the hospital were all waiting for his arrival. I think he was more nervous this time than the first time. The nurse that gave him the IV for the second surgery was AWFUL. The anesthesiologist had to fix the nurses crucial error and do another IV. He was so not happy about that. The second surgery was a success and he was finally on the road to a complete recovery. He was not a very happy camper. Although, he was quite entertaining coming out of it. He kept thanking his nurse for EVERYTHING! What a riot. We were all really worried for this surgery. But he came through with flying colors. He is a brand new man. He sleeps through the night without me telling him to roll over or to stop snoring. However, now after his surgery he doesn't hear ANYTHING! I could be throwing up in the bathroom screaming out his name.....HE DOESN"T MOVE. I am so glad he feels more rejuvenated than ever before. Thanks to all you for keeping our family in your prayers while he recovered.