Huntsman Family Christmas Party

We went to the Annual Huntsman Family Christmas party last night, and we all had a blast!

We were all visiting and catching up, and all the kids were playing, except for one. I couldn't see Bo, so I started looking for him, and this is where I found him...

Yep. That's a dog bed, in the corner! I guess Bo was still a little sleepy, and just wanted some "Bo" time. Did I mention what a funny boy this kid is?

I figured, If the kid wants to sleep, I'm not going to stop him! So I handed him his blanket! He laid there for a really long time! But he was happy as a clam!

This is all the kids sitting in a circle getting ready for the White Elephant gifts. Jaxson told Kaeline that she needed to give all the kids numbers. He was number 4 'cause he's 4. He told her he knew this because he's in preschool!

Cody was just trying to figure out what they were going to do!

He was so excited when he got to pick out a present! Usually, when we play our white elephant game, you can steel something if you like, but we decided letting the kids steel from each other wasn't such a good idea! Who wants a bunch of crying kids?!

Cody was thrilled with his Gumball machine! Yeah. Me too!

He and Bo would eat a piece of gum, and as soon as it ran out of flavor, they would come over to me and spit it out in my hand, and then go back for another one! Yummy!

I know, we have got to get rid of that dang binky, but really, it makes for such a happy kid!

And finally, the moment we were all waiting for... The Big Guy himself!

When Santa came in, Cody was torn between excitement, and terror!

Here's a little smile, but still unsure...

Of course Bo had no problem introducing himself!!!

He was loving this Jolly Old Soul!

Cody was called up to Santa's lap very first, but there was just no way that was happening, so we let Jaxson go first. Cody watched as Jaxson sat on Santa's lap, but he wasn't totally sold on the idea until Jaxson got his present...

Then Cody was ALL OVER IT! He ran up and sat right on his lap.

He gave a little smile, but really, he just wanted that present.

He posed for a picture, still waiting for that present...

All that talking made him a little nervous! He thought he'd been tricked, but FINALLY...

He got his present!

A DINOSAUR!!!

This is one happy little kid!!

Jaxson and Cody with their Dino's. That was one smart Santa!

Bo had no trouble sitting on Santa's lap. In fact, he was just interested in a toy plane he was playing with.

But as soon as that Santa pulled out his present. It caught Bo's attention!

But still more talking!! :)

Santa told him what a good boy he was, and a few things he needed to work on (like controlling his temper!) and then he sent him on his way!

What is it?!

More Dinosaurs!!

Cody isn't all the way sold on the idea that Santa gives presents to EVERYONE. He thinks they should all be for him!

Bo was so excited to play with his toys!

Zach giving Santa a Little Love!

Dad and Bo with his mini Dino's

Finally, we tried to get a picture with all the kids standing next to Santa. These are a few Attempts!

Needless to say, we never got that shot!

Thank you for the fun Christmas party! It was a Blast!!

I Spy...

I was trying to put up my Christmas decorations at the beginning of the season, (am I a little behind on posting?) and my boys thought all the decorations and things were hilarious, but every time I turned around this is where Bo would be...

Can you see him?

This is his new favorite spot! Especially with the tree decorated and all lit up! He loves this corner under the tree! Such a funny boy!

Another Freaking Dog!!

I guess having a bajillion hounds is not enough for our family, we had to have a "Bird" dog.

Cody will tell you this is "his poacher!" and he has to be able to do everything with Cody! Including taking a tub! I am not a dog lover, but how can you argue with this?!

Feelin' "Birdie"!

The opening of the Pheasant Hunt was this weekend. Of course the "Opening" can never be missed! So Cory headed out with his dad & brother's and few others to get their limit. Everyone got their birds, and then the men headed to Warr Memorial for the traditional Erda Burger.

Finally, my hubs came home only to show of his Kills to his boys! Bo didn't really care, but Cody was all over it!

I think we have a future hunter on our hands!

And here he is taking the birds out to his dad to start the cleaning process...

Cody was not afraid to just take control of those birds! But Bo didn't want to miss out!

Holding up the birds for a photo op...

And then he decided he wasn't done with his birds, so he took them back in the house!

Hmmm...Playing with dead birds and letting them in the house?! Where is this kids mother?!

Halloween

We went to the annual Erda Trunk-or-Treat last night at the drive in. It's always fun to see everyone in there costumes, and let the kids trick-or-treat. Of course my children have no interest in trick-or-treating, they just like to sit and eat the candy we bring to give away. This year, Cody was the candy monitor. I don't think he liked giving his candy away, but he didn't protest too much. I am so happy the weather cooperated so we could have a good time.

Cody was my little Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Raphael, however, he was so embarrassed to wear his costume! He liked putting it on at home, but the minute I said to get in the car he was ripping that sucker off! He couldn't believe I wanted him to leave the house dressed like that!

Here is Cody, at home, where he enjoyed the dressing up...

He even posed for me to get a full body picture!

Here is our little Pirate boy! He had no trouble putting on his costume and asking for candy!

And here is our half-turtle. Seriously! He would not let us put his costume back on him in public!

Bo showing his moves... He jumps in a circle! :)

Cody just loungin' by the car, watching all the kids. He was seriously so happy, he just didn't want to wear his costume, or go trick-or-treating!

Bo just loved being outside, and when he got tired of our candy, he took off and got his own! Not with his bag to save the candy! He just saw people handing it out, so he went and got it, and ate it! I just watched him to see what he would do, and he didn't disappoint. I don't think he made a sound, he just stood in front of some dude with candy until he handed him some!

Cody finally let us put the Shell on, but nothing else!

and it only lasted long enough for him to put his stuff down to take it off again!

My mom, Bo, and I passin' out the goods!

I wanted a picture with both my boys, so I put Cody's shell back on and tried to get him to take a picture. How do you think it turned out?

The boys kickin' back with grandma & grandpa. Cody watching everyone, and Bo stuffing his face as fast as he can! I think he kept waiting for someone to tell him no, but it's Halloween!

And last, but not least, Cody wouldn't wear his own costume, but Jaxson was a dinosaur, and he let Cody try on the head to his costume! Cody LOVED it!! When it was time for them to go home, he cried because he didn't want to take his head off! Who can figure this kid out!?

He does make a pretty cute dino though!

Sweet Baby Girl

This week has been one of the worst weeks of my life! I have been worried about my baby for a while since she didn't seem to be as active as my boys were, but I attributed that to the fact that this was a girl, and that she was was in my back, and the placenta was all in the front. Anyway, on Wednesday I wasn't feeling very well, not unusual for this pregnancy, but my head hurt, and I just felt off. I was looking forward to my doctors appointment on Thursday to see how the baby was doing. Thursday morning, I woke up to find that I was bleeding. It was awful!

Cory was at work, and I couldn't get a hold of him. I called my mom even though she was at school, I didn't even think to worry about that. She didn't hesitate, she didn't even question, she just said "I'm getting a substitute, and I'll be right there." Finally, I got a hold of the doctor and they said to come right away. Once again, I didn't hesitate, or think to call and ask first, I just put my boys in the car and headed next door to my mother-in-laws house. She works in the mornings, but as soon as I walked in her home, she didn't ask, or hesitate, she just said "I'll take care of the boys!" So I was off to the doctor.

My doctor seriously is the most amazing man! He is the kind of doctor that actually makes a difference in the lives of the people he is watching over. Right when I walked in the nurse wanted to go through the regular stuff, weight, urine sample, etc. But the doctor just said "I know your scared, so let's just go right back and figure this out." I was so grateful that I didn't have to wait a second longer! We tried to find the heartbeat first, but we couldn't, so we walked over to the ultra sound. By this time, my mom had come, and I was so grateful I didn't have to be alone. Her unconditional love and comfort helped get me through that horrible moment when the image of my baby girl was on the screen. She wasn't moving, there was no heartbeat, and I knew before the doctor said anything that she was gone. My heart broke, and I broke. They let me cry and didn't try to get me to stop or tell me it would be okay. They knew it wasn't okay. And what do you say to someone at that point? They just gave me some time and some unspoken comfort. Then the doctor gave me some options. I didn't know what to do, or who to call, and once again he came to the rescue. He told me not to worry about one thing, he would handle all the arrangements, I was just to go to the hospital at 6:00pm.

I finally got a hold of Cory and he was home before I knew it. All the love and support from those closest to me got me through those next few hours. Finally, six o'clock came around and I was terrified. Not only was this bad enough, but I didn't really know what to expect. The Dr. had told me that it could be excruciating, my mom had gone through this same thing, and said it would probably hurt, so I was scared for the pain too!

We got to the hospital and walked in, and I was nervous that we would have to go through a lot of explaining, but as soon as we walked in and gave the nurse my name, they just said they were expecting me, and led us into our room. There we met Shellie. Dr. Verad had requested that she take care of us through all of this, and once again I am so grateful to him. She was absolutely wonderful! She knew exactly what to do, and she talked me through all of it, and she let me cry, and she cried with me, and she just made me feel as comfortable as possible. Dr. Verad had left strict instructions to just give me whatever I wanted so I wouldn't be in pain. I didn't expect to see him, but then around 7:00 pm he showed up! He said he had been thinking about us and just wanted to see us before he headed home. Once again how great is he?

They started me at about 6:30 pm and told me it would take a little while to get started, but once it started it should go pretty fast. I didn't go into labor until about 3:30 am on Friday morning. Things finally got bad enough for a little help, so I asked for something for the pain. Seriously, I can not remember the name of the drug they gave me, but I'm pretty sure it's 'street name' would be the "Roadrunner". It was freaking awesome! One thing about delivering a baby that is not living, you get drugs that are a heck of a lot more fun! I think the nurse realized how much I was liking that drug though because they switched it for something else the next time. Probably for the better!

Our sweet baby girl was born at 7:00 am Friday October 23, 2009. She was a tiny little thing, but she had all her fingers and toes, and looked beautiful to me! All the blood tests came back completely normal, and there was no sign of a cord accident. It's just one of those things that can not be explained, it just wasn't her time.

We were able to hold her and spend some time with her to say goodbye, and tell her how much we loved her. It was a tender moment that seemed almost sacred. I know we are an eternal family, and I know I will have a chance to raise her some day, and I look forward to that. Cory has been by my side through this entire thing and I honestly do not know what I would do without him. He seems to know what I need before I even ask for it, and just having him hold me and tell me it would all be okay, and his sweet blessing helped more than anything else.

Another cute nurse put our little girl in this outfit and got her hand print and foot print for us, I can not say how much I loved this hospital and the staff, and my doctor. They turned this unbearable situation into something beautiful for us. Later we found out that the hospital was slammed that night. They didn't have enough beds for all the people in labor and delivery, and the nurses were running all over. Cory and I seriously thought we were the only two people in he hospital that night because they were so attentive and so caring during the whole process, start to finish! Words can not say how much I wish this could have been different. I wish I had my sweet baby girl home with me right now being stressed about no sleep, and taking care of a newborn, and all the stuff that goes with having a new baby. However, I feel so blessed to have had her even for the short time I was able to be her mom. I love her and can't wait for the day we are reunited as a family!

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. We are getting through this, but only because we know we are not alone.

Duh!

I use this blog as my journal/scrapbook, and I just realized that I have not done a very good job of documenting what is going on in our lives! I have left out an enormous and fantastic fact! I think everyone knows by now, but I would like to officially announce...

We're getting a little GIRL!!

I am 17 weeks, and although we've had a few minor problems, (sick, exhausted, blood clots, gall bladder problems, and a few other things) we are moving forward, and doing great!

I am due March 18, 2010 which I think is a fabulous time to have a new baby.

I am terrified, and so grateful that I have both my families so close because I know I will be needing them a TON, but mostly I am just anxious to meet this sweet baby girl who has already stolen my heart!

Cory and I are having an extremely hard time deciding on a name (as usual) so I would like to invite anyone who would like to, to give us suggestions!

Cheers!