Christmas morning

When we woke up, mike took his shower and I brushed my teeth and then we were so excited WE went in and woke up our kids. how many crazy parents do that?? yes, we woke up our kids at 7 a.m and told them to GET UP!!! =) They were excited, but a little out of it. After blankly staring at her Santa gifts Olivia asked " who is all his stuff for?" I told her it was for her, then she said " man, that"s a lot of stuff" Jackson got his rocket and really hasn't put it down since. I think that they were pretty tired and a little overwhelmed by everything christmas had in store for them! I love this Picture of Joseph, it looks like he is dreaming of a good Christmas!

100 posts and counting.....

I logged on today to start the Christmas blogging extravaganza and noticed I had done 99 blogs. Good job boo! Anyway there are so many great things that happened this last week and so many great pictures I am going to post part of it each day. hope you enjoy it! This years christmas eve was a bit crazy. Since he boys decided to take an ALL DAY shopping trip we didn't get dinner going until late and SO the Christmas show was late- and the reading of the christmas story, by the time it was bed time My kids thought Santa had already passed us by ( thank you ty) and wouldn't come and they were SO tired they could hardly walk with out bursting into tears, but we had fun doing the show. The theme was "A christmas around the world". so we used spice shakers, wore sombreros, did the hula, wore goofy hats, and sang our hearts out. Of course we end (always) with the nativity and Our sweet Joseph being Jesus. it was fun and good for some serious laughs. we all decided , maybe next christmas we would let Olivia be the director, she full of Ideas during the planning meeting she sat in on. lol. it was serious buisness for her.

Joseph update

Our little guy is a whopping 9 lbs and 13 ounces as of last apt, - 22 inches long. HE is doing so well. He holds his head up really good and he is so stinking alert! its crazy. He will focus on you and follow you if you move, we can get him to smile at us occasionally.. its weird! its like he is a very with it person, stuck in a baby body. every one who hangs out with him and sees him agrees. anyway, maybe the Lord it sending them a little more ready to go or somthing. I KNOW my last two were not this alert and with it, he is doing things he shouldn't do for 5 more weeks! they are smart kids but they did not start out like this...it is crazy. BUT it makes him a lot of fun, and it makes us feel like he's been here forever, but really its only been two and a half weeks, crazy how life changes!

AWAY WE GO!

Well today is the day we pack up and head out! its going to be an interesting first trip with a two week old baby...I am sure it will be fine. But since I haven't been an all star blogger lately, and since I have no Idea as to when I will get to blog again, ( probably next monday) I just wanted to send out a big
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

to every one. I love you all and I can't wait to hear how your holiday went!

SO FUUNY!

Ranner did this, The kids and I watched it like five times today. So anyone who knows my family...have a laugh on us...MERRY CHRISTMAS!

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/kjIIx1UqUL45qhX5Rhf7

How did we get here?

It was weird this morning I was contemplating how my life has changed so much in the last few weeks, as I thought about the changes it made me think about my life these last few years. Really I couldn't help but think about our home in Spanish fork, we loved our first home. We made many life long firends, but there came a day which because of certian circumstances we had to sell our home, it was one of the hardesthings I have had to do, but our buden was made very light by the Lord, for he blessed our little family in countless ways over the next year we spent in spanish fork in a rental home. That was in a way a time of healing and happiness for our family. Then came two christmases ago when We were suprised with a great girft from mikes employer, we were laid off. it was perfect timing as you can imagine, but again the Lord blessed us and every thing was fine. so as we went about looking for where to go next the opportunity came to be in the CHP We prayed, it felt right, and we moved to ca. well..... that didn't work out.

So here we are, and I couldn't help but think of ALL the many blessings we have. But while I am so grateful for the many things in life I am blessed with I wondered. Why are we HERE? in this place doing all we are doing? I know the Lord has had his hand in all of it, but why? why are we where we are, what are we supposed to be learning right now- and where the HECK is this all going? I belvie that in every stage of life lessons are to be learned and we end up in certian places to learn them Ican see some things we have already learned and know as time goes on I will see more...but really the questiuon I wondered was..what is next for this little family, what will our near future hold?I don't know maybe I am feeling this all because now Joseph is finally here and with the new year its time to reflect and make new goals...maybe but I wish I knew what adventure this little road of life will take us on. I guess what is to be is up to me..right? =) anyway..happy holidays every one and I hope as we all reflect we may also see the
lords hand in all we do and where we are going.

dancing and belly buttons!

Well big news today in the heller house hold! Little Josephs umbilical cord fell off. Olivia could not WAIT to see to new belly button and Jackson bragged that he saw it first. lol. I love having older kids and a baby its a lot more fun. So this Christmas I have been terrible at playing christmas music which is sad because its one of my favorite parts of christmas! Anyway, you know you have good music on when the kids just CAN NOT contain themselves, they HAVE to dance...they also love the camera and sad but true are the weirdest dancers I have ever seen so...enjoy! P.S Olivia informed me only 9 more days until chrstmas! crazy huh?

my boys

Today I put little Joseph under to tree to gaze at the lights, I went into the other room to..well blog actually, and I heard Jackson softly playing with his brother it was cute, of course the camera is never far away so I took a few pictures...enjoy!

Heller christmas party!

One of the things I have come to love about Yuba city is being around the Heller family!( I had to say that they all read this blog...just kidding! I love you all!) but seriously, I really look forward to all the family get-togethers, the kids and Mike do too. SO here are so pictures of Saturday; Olivia especially loved the ginger bread house and has been snacking on it ever since. Jackson keeps sneeking some too, we haven't had the heart to tell him it has wheat in it, he is so excited about eating " ginger. " luckily no reaction so far. But I want to tell Aunt Sue thank you for having us invade you house-thank you! becuase we really did enjoy our selfs!

one week

Its amazing how quickly life can change in just one week. Little Joseph turned one week yesterday. Here are some changes that have taken place in this one week:

-Jackson stopped having accidents ( whew!)
-I am not an emotional wreck
- Olivia has learned to love another boy, so many kisses for Joseph! ( she has to get them in while he is willing to let her!)
-we can't imagine life just four anymore!
- Mike is an amazing dad, he is actually home enough to enjoy a baby!
- Our home feels SO peaceful in a way we have been missing for several months
-Our car looks full with three kids in car seats!
- we have turned in to germ crazy people, never has so much washing and sanitizing been done!

Its crazy just one week has brought so many changes- I can't think of one bad one. Little Joseph is so sweet and he brings to our home a calm that has helped us all in different ways. Life can never be right again with out all five of us! we are all in love with the little baby who is just one week old.

I'm gonna be a super model.....

I love taking pictures of the kids! Olivia has all the sudden turned into this girl who loves getting pictures taken of her self too, as you can see here. BUT my favorite are the ones like this one of jack where you just get them being, them. I love his eyes I think they are amazing, I hope not too many girls notice them when he gets older! =)

the tree

Mike and the two oldest went out saturday and got a tree. I told Livy to pick a good one because she had to represent the girls of the family. Of course she did a great jobs and yes mike said it was HER who picked the tree. Its moments like these that I know I am teaching her to be a proper women, I mean we all need to make sure the guys get the tree thing right....right?

Our little Christmas Gift

When I first found I was pregnant I assumed Our little angel would come the beginning of November three weeks early like our other two... as time went on and people would ask " when is your due date?" I would tell them and the response was always.."oh, so maybe by Christmas!" Of course the thought of being pregnant until christmas was something I could not allow my self to consider and I am gratful the Lord knew I maybe would not handle very well. But I have to admit that having a brand new baby with all the feeling and emotions of christmas surrounding him is a wonderful thing. I really do have more sympathy For Mary as she and Joseph went from place to place seeking refugue, Was she in labor all that night? Most women don't have babies in an hour and a half like I did, which makes me wonder, Was there a feeling of panick that this baby was coming and there was not even a safe and warm place for him to be born? As all mothers, I am sure she wanted only the best for her new son....I doubt a stable was what she imagined and yet- It was a safe pace where the savior of the world was born. A place not crowded by other humans, a place where after a long journey she could rest and enjoy the amazing feeling of being a mother to a beautiful new baby. IN many ways as I have reflected on Mary and that amazing Night, I guess I feel closer to her and My savior then I ever have, perhaps having a christmas baby boy could be one of the biggest blessing of My life. I love my Savior and Heavenly father and I am so gratful for the blessings in my life and especially right now Our little Joseph.

Our new suprise.. Joseph Scott Heller

Well as Can told you all we had quite the shocker on thursday! I went in at 10;45 to be induced, they really just monitered me until around 12:15. the Dr. came in and broke the water, at 12:45 I was in some pretty good pain so the nurse checked me while mike was out. Yes I was already at a 81/2 and the nurse started running to get everything ready. SO as you can guess there was no epidural for me at this point. I was panicking becuase I thought Mike was not going to make it back, when he finnally did get back ( becuase it felt like forever he was gone- even though it was only 10 mins.) The dr. was behind him, I was at a nine and a contraction later I started pushing. So not only did we have the shock of the quickness of it all, but the whole doing it natural thing AND then the shock of "Congratulations! a big beautiful baby boy" He was SO big and a...HE that I just stared at him and didn't know what to do. Mike had to sit down, he almost passed out and mom ended up cutting the cord. all in all it was a crazy experience that when I look back on I can do nothing but laugh! he is So sweet and very alert. mom has been working around the clock to get every thing switched for us and I am SO grateful for her and all she has done. when we got home at midnight last night the house felt really good and everything was moved and it just feels like in the end this truly was ment to be. so..... here we are. I will share a few more fun moments little Joseph Scott Heller has given us already in the next few days! love you all!

Because you can find ANYTHING on the internet...

Note: Still Carianne Posting on behalf of the Heller's

Much to our preconceived notions, Olivia took the news pretty hard. She was pretty dissapointed in the news that her soon little sister had become a little brother. We made a call to her tonight to congratulate her in hopes to excite her with the newest addition to the family. The conversation went something like this...

Carianne: Hi Olivia, how are you?
Olivia: Good!
Carianne: Congrats on your little brother!
Olivia: Thank You.
Carianne: Were you surprised?
Olivia: Yes, the Dr. said it was going to be a girl, but he was wrong. It was a boy. He should of checked the internet first!

Naturally I bust up laughing, but continued to ask questions.

Carianne: How big is he?
Olivia: Oh you know, just a little bit smaller than me.
Carianne: When are you going to hold him?
Olivia: Tommorow, and I am staying home from school to go with grandma Somerville to switch the babies room.
Carianne: Oh So you will have your own room?
Olivia: Yes!

Needless to say, I think she is over the shock and getting read for baby " TBD still" to come home!

The Baby Is Here!

HE... yep that's right, HE.... let me say it one more time. HE, not SHE arrived at 1:22 p.m. and weighed in at 8lbs. 9 oz. Mike and Brigette called and were pretty shocked when little Adrianna turned out to be a boy. Name is still to be determined, but they are pretty excited... pictures to come soon!

FINALLY.....

This is Carianne posting on Brigette's behalf... but just an update. Brigette has been admitted! She is natually really excited, and we will keep everyone updated as soon as we know!

Need a laugh?

So this morning as directed be the Dr. we called at 6 A.M. they told me for the third day in a row There was no room. they also told me NOT TO WORRY, because guess what? I am number TWO on the list! yeah I always wanted to be number two after already being "number one" yesterday thats like telling some one they can have a whole cake to them selves and then wanting them to celebrate when you enthusastically tell them they have to give half to a total stranger. ANYWAY, they told me to call back at nine. I did (obviously) and found out that while, yes, they have room for me, apparently the bathroom is broken and so after they get THAT fixed, they will call. think I belivie they will call? hmmm.....anyway I am at the point where this is all becoming somehow just halarious!

Maybe I am not really ready yet.

Each night before the kids go to bed I go in and have " chit-chat" time with each of them. It has been a good way for us to talk about everything- from the best cartoon they saw this week to troubles at school and the gospel. Tonight in effort to keep me in his room longer, Jackson brought up Jesus ( he knows my soft spots) . He looked at the picture on the wall and asked "when is Jesus was coming back to this earth?". I told him no one REALLY knew, but the scriptures could help us get clues, because they told us all the things that needed to happen before Jesus would come. Jackson- being the know it all he is- told me not once but twice he knew exactly when Jesus was coming......." right after Adriana is born" SO, this poses a problem for me- Am I REALLY ready for her to come? If Jackson was to be right, maybe I would be o.k with her staying in my belly a little longer cause I have a lot of work to do! =)
The best part of the conversation was when all the sudden with excitement in his eyes he said " I KNOW! JESUS COULD COME AND HAVE A SLEEPOVER HERE!!!!............. YEAH! that would be fun."
Then he said Jesus would have to sleep in Ya Yas room, he didn't want the Jesus bed to block his dresser because then he couldn't get dressed that would make him mad, so it would be better if Jesus just stayed with ya ya.
Anyway I had to write this down tonight- he says some pretty sweet and funny things but I love hearing him talk about his Brother the savior, he truly views him in that light and It brings out the best things I have ever heard!
P.S
the dr. swears tomorrow this whole baby thing is happening....we shall see.

Number one means nothing

Well I have learned something important, being " number one" on a list means really.......nothing. the dr. told them to wait until tomorrow, he will be on call so it will be more convenient I guess....in the mean time while I understand that being emotional wont help her get here, nor will it change the fact that after its over- none of THIS will matter; I just can't seem to stop the emotions though or the tears...it was much easier to have my babies early!

"cause we NEED a little Christmas......."

Well I made the call at 6 a.m this morning and still no room....SO I thoguht I would put up some pictures of the Christmas decorations- mom and I did most of them monday because we were hoping to be home with a baby by now. Either way, I love Christmas and I really love putting together things, which means every year My decorations come out totally different. This year was more "throw together" then "enjoying creating" but it still turned out not to bad, and yes the Wreath on my front door is pink! that is a story all in its self- maybe another day.....

not yet

well I called labor and delivery at 6 a.m this morning and apparently there are one too many pregnant women in this town because they were full. and at 10 a.m they were STILL to full so I am supposed to be number 1 tomorrow. we will see......

Where IS Adriana??????

Well I just had my dr. appt. and I am dilated to a 4 and I think still 80% effaced. but the dr. told me to call labor and delivery tomorrow between 6 and 6:30 a.m and he would break the water!!! so hopefully I will not be blogging tomoorow becuase hopefully I will be meeting my newest sweetie! have a great day. I know mine just got a whole lot happier!

The piano story

Once upon a time there was a BIG pregnant maiden who loved to play the piano. Now she put this love to good use. she taught children around her how to love this instrument and in her church she was NEVER with out a time when she did not play the piano for those around her. She often remembered when there was no piano in her life and music seemed to fade away, but when she found her handsome prince charming, he made sure that she could have the music again. She loved the Piano that the handsome prince gave her, it was old but had a young sound and heart, she spent hours enjoying its beautiful sounds.
then one day for some reason unknown to her, her stake president called her home asking how large it was, while the princess and prince thought it was a weird request they told the President the size of their home, he then explained he had a piano he needed a home for! it was newer, and a few steps up from their old one and needed a place to be loved. Of course the Princess was not going to turn down the offer! as the week went by she worried she had been to hasty in accepting the new piano, what if it did not have the young heart her current instrument did? what if its previous owners had not taken care of it?? it was too late however because she had already found a wonderful home for her beloved instrument, and she could not take it back from this home now!
Much to her surprise and excitement, the piano came friday and ended up being everything she dreamed and more. It had been a hasty purchase by a young man who didn't need it or loved it- over the next few years it moved from place to place in search of a good home, but never found anyone who truly appreciated its sound or beauty, now it arrived here. The prince and princess rejoiced and knew they would enjoy together the sounds this new piano would bring to their lifes. so they lived happily ever after with music in their home!
The End.

I have no Idea why I was the first person thought of, but I am glad I was and I am pretty sure this piano has finally found a home which loves and appreciates it for every ounce of sound it can produce! it is beautiful and sounds amazing. I just wish I knew what I have done in my life to deserve all the blessings the Lord is POURING on us right now.

Thanksgiving so far.........

So it has been a CRAZY weekend so far and we just got going! Yesterday we had the feast of all feast made by...everyone! it was great because Mike did his sweet potatoes, boo did breakfast and potatoes, dev did salad and helped boo with pies and cinnamon rolls and mom did stuffing turkey and gravy....o.k she had the most work. The kids have been in heaven playing x-box and doing crafts in the back of the house! we had the annual turkey bowl. every one played and it was a BLAST! a bit untraditional though because the second half we played soccer with a pink soccer ball. then today Mike and I got up at 3:30 a.m and hit the stores, we went to walmart, toysR us, Khols and target. we got back by 9:30 and I think we got most of christmas done! then at tweleve we moved the old piano out and the men brought the new one in! Mine has found a good home and as you can guess I am excited and gratful that this one found my home! it sounds great and looks amazing I am SO excited! anyway thats very little details but this last two days in a nut shell. happy holidays!!

This morning I got a text from one of my friends telling me she counted me as one of the things she was thankful for....it made me feel so good! I just was all of you to know I am truly thankful for you too.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Reflections on my sweeties

Today as we sat in church I watched my two children and thoguht about how wonderful they truly are. they are so different and because of their differences they each bring us so much joy and happiness.

Jackson:
I think Heavenly father engineered him to bring joy into this world. Every thing about him brings a smile to your face- even when he does something naughty like wet his pants the response is " I tried so hard to run to the bathroom but I just couldn't make it" he says it with the sweetest tone and earnestness that you just can't be mad! He is SO expressive and happy. always a song in his voice and a bounce in his step. EVERY WHERE we go people take notice and stop and talk to him. He brings a feeling of joy and love to your heart just by looking at him and you can't help but fall in love with him. the only time he gets into trouble is when his never ending energy gets all bubbled up and out of control. but he has a good heart and deeply loves every one around him. I even love the way he walks!

Olivia:
She is a soft strong girl. She is extremely sensitive. when some one cries around her or she sees pain, she cries. she would never play with a baby doll, but get her around a real baby and she becomes this instant mother, very mature and confident in how she handles anything from a binky to bouncing an infant or leading a scared girl about her same age down the hall to class. I often have to remind her who the mother of this house is. she is cautious in all things. when making christmas list it took me a while to convince her that during christmas she could dream! she could pick things more then two dollars! she is STUBBORN! as long as we can keep that going the right direction she will be a streangth to all around her. she LOVES with all her heart the lord and his teachings, even when she was little she has never doubted the truth of the gospel and relies on what she know to lead her. she is a nurturer. she loves deeply those around her.

With two amazing children it left me again wondering what this third one will bring andhow ourhome will change with her presence. I know the Lord will send us a strongspirit and I can't wait to get to know her and all she brings!

Twlight

Tonight I was hoping to HAVE to exchange my midnight showing tickets of the movie twilight......only because I was Hoping to have a brand new baby in my arms.....I guess it was not meant to be. SO devs, mom and I are headed out to brave the crazy edward Lovers and drink hot chocolate so that we too will be able to partake of the Twlight madness. I have to say That I am pretty excited- just hoping maybe tommorow will be a new day for having a baby

Oh the strange hobbies I have!

It occurred to me the other day I have a very strange hobby. The funny thing was when I mentioned it to my husband and a friend...they already knew about it!

I love cleaning baseboards.

strange I know... but when someone comes to visit you can bet I have cleaned my baseboards, when I am stressed- you can bet I have cleaned the base boards...every time I clean the house to be "baby ready"- I clean the base boards, its my thing I do. The weird thing is I LOVE IT! It makes any house feel cleaner even though you may not realize why, Its like this hidden dirt that a lot of people over look or forget, but when you get rid of it every thing feels better! SO goofy I know- but.... if I am having a GREAT day or a really rough one...I have probably cleaned my base boards!

A few days of fun!

Well I have offically been pregnant longer with this baby then any of my other two! Which means she will be bigger to right? BUT as frustrated as it has been. I would be a total liar if I didn't say how grateful I am for some of the experiences this waiting time has brought. we have been to football games, gone on family walks, spent time at the park, had hours of christmas wish listing, and reading. I have developed diffrent and stronger relationships with my two sweeties. It has been a really nice calm before the storm that a sweet new baby brings! I love my children and husband SO much I just can't belivie how much the Lord has blessed our lives these last few weeks! It might even make the streach marks on my tummy seem not that bad. SO even though I wake up each morning a little discouraged that I still have a huge tummy and no baby, I really can't say I would want to change anything that we have been able to do these last two weeks.....hopefully I can remember this tommorow! =)

So we finally finnished the girls room! is it every thing I dreamed? WELL lets just say the vision I started with was diffrent then the end result, HOWEVER the kids participated in every ounce of it. Olivia was the decider of the bed set, they painted the letters and then Jackson did the gliter on the wings. So they helped with every part of putting it together. it has been fun.....now if only I had a little baby to complete the room...............

Its about time

My whole pregnancy I have had people ask for pictures, but really who wants to take a picture of their big self?? I know some women relish the time of pregnancy- but as you all know- I kind of don't, I just feel yucky and emotional for 9 1/2 months! ANYWAY, I decided since Adriana has not made her apperance yet maybe she would appreciate a documented glimpse into how I looked when she was in my belly. here you are, don't laugh to hard, I had Jack take the pictures for me. I guess he didn't do to bad for a three year old. =)