Kids...ranting

What have I been up to lately aside from the monotonous time at work? Well, I've become a babysitter. If it's not Davis, then it's Aubrey, then it's Greg, then it's Chloe, then it's...

So I was talking to my boss the other day and I was telling her about the cute kids that I watch and she commented "What do they think you are, a babysitter? (all snooddy-like)" I said well yeah, it's not like I do anything in the morning before work anyway-so why not. (She sneers because she wanted me to work as a driver for her in the mornings so she could hire another person for the office...long story I don't want to get into-I told her I wouldn't because I babysit in the morning for my friends). I said, one friend is job hunting so he drops his kid off every now and then and another began work, and another...so I am there to watch their kids. She replies "well they're taking advantage of you-you're not here for them to USE as their babysitter. How rude is that!" (even though she uses me at work and doesn't think that's rude?)(Let me just say that my boss has a very different view of the world according to Janet and I have to put up with it EVERYDAY!)

...my reply...I ENJOY IT!

As I think more about it, because my friends have been so gracious to LET me watch their kids, my days are happier and I feel like I actually accomplished SOMETHING than just sitting in a little flower shop being degraded by my boss and then killing 5 hours with no business...yeah, I'd take kids over that ANY day-crying, runny nose, no sleep and ALL. I love kids and can't wait to be a mother, but even when that wonderful day comes, I'll still watch your kids!

I love my Mommy!

My Mommy:
-will find a way to PHX anytime you say you need her.
-will cuddle with you in bed and talk about anything you want to.
-goes to an "estrogen festival" with you and puts up with your gruminess at the end from being tired.
-is willing to clean anything in your house just so you don't have to do it since you don't feel good.
-helps teach your CTR5 kids when your husband can't because he threw up the night before.
-will do anything you want just so she can spend time with you.
-plays games up the wazu with you even if she would rather read.
-pays for a manicure
-will sit at work with you no matter how boring it is.
-will always tell you how pretty you look even though you don't feel that way.

My Mommy loves me!

I love my Daddy!

My Daddy:
-is willing to add 20 hours to his drive to Utah just so that I can have time with him.
-will sit and rub your feet as long as you want as long as you rub his at the same time.
-has such a great sense of humor that makes you laugh even if it is a dumb blonde joke.
-teases you but you know that's his way of telling you he loves you.
-saves you from being just a place holder in the game of settlers.
-watchs football all day long just to stay out of your way (and to not have to go to an "estrogen festival" (Jake)) :)
-will give up his football for games one after the other.
-will rub your feet even more and will find EVERY sore point in your feet
and press them to "make it feel better".
-gives back rubs in church.
-loves being around my husband.

My Daddy loves me!

She's Here!

My sister had her baby today at 4:50pm. Her labor was surprising easy and they are doing very well. She was 7.2 lbs and 21 inches long with some red hair. She looks JUST like Erin and is SO beautiful! Alyson Jo Parrish! We're so happy to FINALLY have her here!

Bundle on the Way

Yes, it's true! Lyle and I found out a few weeks ago that after many trials and prayers, we are going to be blessed with a beautiful bundle of joy! We are SO thrilled and can't wait to meet our new edition.

May 8 is the due date which is really funny because May is already a busy month with Mother's Day, Grandpa Hanchett's b-day, AND our anniversary. So if the baby comes late by a day, it will be here on Mother's Day. If it's late a week it's on our anniversary and Gpa H's b-day. What timing! :)

This baby is truely our miracle baby! The dr. was even surprised when I went for the first check up because where I was at with my progesterone levels, it was impossible to get pregnant...but here is our bundle!
I wish everyone could see Lyle when he tells people about it! He gets this proud father look and is so excited to tell anyone that will listen. :)I am so thrilled to finally see him with his first child...I've waited so long for it and now it's just until May.

So far the pregnancy has been a bit rough (I might just be a woose) because it's been constant nausciousness and tiredness so much that I've had to call in sick or miss church or other fun activites. My sweet husband has been SO understanding and caring. When I cry he takes me in his arms and just lets me know he's there, and the days NOTHING sounds good he is so willing to go to the ends of the earth for me just to find SOMETHING! I truely am so lucky to be blessed with a husband like him-so patient! He has made things easier to handle. :)

So if you didn't hear- I'M GOING TO BE A MOMMY! Dream come true!

happy fall, october, and halloween

I finally decorated for halloween and I had this project to do for this Halloween...

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oh and the promised pictures of Utah...