BROOKLEE is going to be a BIG SISTER

Well, I was trying to get caught up on my blogging tonight when my camera decided to quit working. But I have to get this big news flash out to everyone before I just burst. I found out I was pregnant last Saturday. We are so excited and can't wait to add another little one to our family. Brooklee told Nic and I on sunday that "mommy and daddy are bringing me a sister." We are thinking my due date would be the end of March or first part of April. I will definitely keep this blog updated when more details become available. I just wanted to share the news with you. Hopefully, I can get my camera up and running shortly because I have alot of things to post. Hope all is well with you all.

From The Mouth Of A Toddler

The other night I went out the back door to start watering the garden. As I was pulling the hose around from the front yard to the back, Nic and Brooklee came out the door to join me. All of the sudden I hear Nic yell "SNAKE." Okay...I freaked! I started running to the far end of our yard. Nic had to yell at me to come and get Brooklee so he could kill it. It wasn't a big snake by any sense of the word but to me even if it was like a centimeter long, I think its a 12 footer. I HATE SNAKES. Poor Brooklee was like totally tramatized seeing her mom scream and cry. I know I should be tough in front of the midget but I seriously couldn't help it. I HATE SNAKES. I seems that I can't say that enough. The next day rolls around and I won't even go outside except to run to the car so we could go to church. That evening Nic went out to the front yard to start watering. Not long after he went out the door he was right back in and the look on his face said it all. I told him that was a record time of switching the water. He said, "There's another stinkin snake in the front yard!" At this point, I have completely had it. I told Nic put a for sale sign up. I don't like it anymore. These two snakes are the first ones we have seen since we moved here almost two years ago. I got on the internet to see if there was anything we could do to prevent them from coming. Yeah right! Not one dang thing to keep the slimmy, nasty, little creatures of Satan away. So, now that I have shared the story I think this is the cutest thing ever and just had to share it. The other night Nic and I were asking Brooklee what color the snake was that daddy killed. She said, "MMM... it was pink!" We about fell off the chair. She has such a sense of humor and a personality that would knock your socks off and the things she says keeps us in stiches all day long. I can't believe how fast they grow. Sorry for the long story...I just had to share.

BOYS and their TOYS

I had to post this picture of my little brothers truck. He calls her "Bertha." Danny this is for you. Sorry for all those who could careless of this photo but I knew someone in this world would be happy with me. If you even knew the love affair he has with this truck you would understand why I am posting this. At times I think he loves his truck more than he loves his girlfriend, Marleah. They have been dating for almost a year (thanks to us)!!! I Love You Danny!!

Sleeping Beauty

So, when she is not causing havoc in our home and throughout the neighborhood....this is what she is does. When Nic is home with her and I am at work, she will sleep for 2-3 hours. However, when its just her and I, I am lucky to get 20 minutes to myself. I don't understand it. Nic could resist taking this picture of our sweet little girl. She is growing up so fast and boy does she catch on quick. What a beautiful sleeping angel I must say!!!

Its Time 4 a BIGGER Vehicle

Nic and I have decided it is time for the Finch family to look for a bigger vehicle. Everytime we go to the valley, we always bring home WAY more than what we took down. This last trip to the valley was the straw that broke the camels back. We had to do some major re-arranging to get all of our luggage and goodies in the car. Poor Brooklee as you can see she was a little crowded.

You Wanna Wrestle?

This past Saturday, Nic, Brooklee and I went over to Round Valley to help Mom and Dad F. with their sprinkler system and Aaron and Jane with painting the kids rooms. Brooklee doesn't get to see her cousins very often, but when they all get together...they don't skip a beat. Poor Grandma...they put her through the ringer while we all worked on getting the rooms painted. Once, we were all done with that, Mom and Dad F. and Nic and I went to South Fork for a wedding reception. It was absolutely beautiful. So green...and the creek was running so fast from all of the runoff still. Thanks Ammon again for watching the midget while we ran to the reception. Poor Ammon had Brodey age five, Brooklee age 2 and Jax who is almost one while we were away. Also, Miss Nellie had a dance recital while we were over there and I encourage who ever reads this post to look at azfinchfamily.blogspot.com to see her oh so pretty pictures of her in her costume. She did such an amazing job. I was so proud of her. All day long she kept asking Nic and I if we were going to her recital and we kept telling her we would have to see how the day went. I could see it in her little eyes she wanted us to come. So we did!!! We were glad we were able to make it. We are so proud of you Nells. You are one heck of a little dancer! Keep up the good work. I thought I would post these pictures of Brooklee and Brodey wrestling with each other!

cOnGraTs ClAsS oF 2008

I can't believe that my little brother is now a high school graduate. He is growing up to be such a handsome guy and pretty soon he will be putting in his mission papers and then off serving the Lord. Danny's graduation was so awesome except for the WEATHER. It was snowing and cold! Its May for heck sakes. Someone said that the last time the Blue Ridge High School Graduation Ceremony had to be held in doors due to inclement weather was in 1992. Way to go Danny Lee!!! YOu are aWeSomE!!