So, I see Jenn Goldthorpe has updated her blog with her wonderful new arrival and she just had her baby two days ago... so now I know I have no excuse. Soo, deep breath and here is a quick update...



November 23rd... had our ultrasound and WoHoO... we are having a mini- Lane


To clarify: we are having a BOY!!! and we are soo excited. A little brother is just what Brecken wanted, so she is thrilled! Here's us before the appt.




I am now 23 weeks ( over 5 months!) and this little boy is very, very active! Love it!


On November 26th... drove to Sacramento for Thanksgiving. It was great, and the weather was amazing! I packed 4 different jackets for myself and did not use one- it was mid-70s. What a change to the cold in Oregon (why did I ever leave?!!!)

My little sister Robin had her farewell the following Sunday and is now in the MTC waiting to report to Salt Lake City Temple Square. Sorry, no pictures- they were all taken by everyone else (note to my family: please email me some of those pics!) The only pictures I have is of Brecken loving playing with her cousins... so sweet.

December 1... day after we got home from Sacramento, Lane decided to wake up with stomach pain and had to go to the ER. Thank you Nate for taking Lane to the hospital! (you win best neighbor and friend award for even answering the phone at 4:50 in morning!!!) Lane was diagnosed with appendicitis and had surgery later that morning. He has recovered quickly and is doing well. Highlight: the funny, sweet, and CRAZY things he said while all drugged up. He doesn't believe half the stuff I tell him he said- we've had some good laughs.

We have had colds. Rough month!

Lastly, last saturday, after Brecken patiently waiting since June, we took her to see "Princess and the Frog", the new Disney princess movie. It was soo fun! We made it a double family date with the Knapps and the girls loved it. Aren't they adorable?!!!

And now... on to Christmas! I can't believe it! Merry Christmas

Much needed update

Soo, the second and third months of pregnancy were vicious, but all done now! I am 18 weeks along and get to find out the sex of the baby in a little over a week- so anxious!!! It's weird that I can find out because I don't even look pregnant, just a little thick. Knowing will make it more real, but I will tell you that this is a active little baby. Too cute!

A lot has happened these last two months,...

My little sister Robin was called on a mission to Salt Lake City, Temple Square and reports Dec. 9th. Soo proud of her and excited for her. I think she will LOVE that call. We are going to Sacramento for Thanksgiving because she is going to have her farewell that Sunday- so excited!





Of course, there was Halloween. Brecken loved trick-or-treating with her cousins. Isn't she an adorable Snow White!

Brecken's crazy grandparents really got into the holiday. Aren't they fun?! Next year I will be more fun and maybe dress up

Brecken with her little friend Maylie. Do you see a personality difference?! Brecken is as girly as they come and refuses to wear pants. Isn't Maylie the cutest superhero ever. Stacia, good work on the costume-I absolutely LOVED it and am amazed she kept the mask on.

And of course, we took a trip to the pumpkin patch and had soo much fun.

Here are some random pics of our baby:

Brecken being her everyday girly-girl....this is her norm (playing barbies and wearing a dress)!

She grew out of her toddler bed, so this is her new bed. She loves it!

Showing off her preschool art. They learned about the 5 senses. Ears to hear, eyes to see. I love the little things she comes home with- it's my favorite part!

Our not-so-little girl

Study this adorable picture carefully:



That's right! Brecken is finally going to be a BiG SisTer!!!
She is beyond excited, as are we. The little bundle is due to arrive
April 16th. I am 10 weeks along,... and feeling great! Woohoo!!!

I actually had my first real Dr. appt today. They couldn't find the
heartbeat so they actually did an ultrasound, & yes, it's a real baby!
It didn't even just look like a kidney bean. You could see it's hands, feet,
and head. It was waving its arms and kicking its feet. Soo, now it real!

Foulger Family Trip

Ariel returned to the sea! When Brecken found out we were going to the beach, she informed me she was going to wear her mermaid skirt to make her swim and was also going to sing Ariel's songs (which she then rehearsed!)

Last weekend, we stayed in a beach house in Lincoln City. Thanks to Vaughn who got us the hook-up for an amazing, brand new beach house. We had so much fun... very busy, and many kids, but was more than enjoyable. I feel refreshed- I needed a little trip. Brecken loved being around all her cousins... I LOVE the whole Foulger family- I couldn't ask for better in-laws.

Brecken loves the ocean! How cute is my little girl?!

Here's our family picture (with my thug husband!)

Delpha and Deon... my girls! Love them!!!

There was lots of kite flying,

shell finding,

& skin boarding.

Of course, there is also playing in the sand and burying each other (of which I did not get a picture)

Saturday morning, all the guys went on a hike to the suspension bridge. What boys...they teased our nephew Logan by rocking him while he was in the middle of the bridge.

Lane's Raft Trip

For all those that have been requesting:

Lane went on a raft trip on the Rogue River last month with his Dad & co-workers. It was gorgeous and a blast... here are some pics. Enjoy!

Ingrid & boys

Happy Birthday to Ingrid and Jared (Aug. 1 &2). Yes... Ingrid went into labor at her own birthday party and had Jared the next day....& now he is a teenager!

To end our trip with the boys, with met up with Ingrid in Medford. We spent the night at Lane's sister house, and went out the next morning to celebrate Ingrid's birthday. Brecken sang "Happy Birthday" so loud and cute that everyone in the restaurant turned around and listened and then applauded her. She was soo proud- it was absolutely adorable. Sorry Ingrid, but now I know that our camera does not take video with sound- LAME!!! Happy Birthday again- I'm glad we were able to meet up for a mini-visit!

After breakfast we went to the Rogue River and waded and played a little. I didn't take very many pics, I guess most my energy went to staying cool and keeping Brecken hydrated.


Last Wednesday, I took Raistlin and Jared, and Vaughn's boys, Devin and Logan to OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) and they all loved it. It is all hands on science stuff- really neat.

Getting puffed with smoke

Water rockets

Building an arch

Playing Connect Four against each other with robot arms

Playdough and water fun