i have the cutest girls ever

So many things are going on. We have been a busy little family. I love these sweet little girls and can't wait to add to the cuteness next month. I can't wait to meet sweet girl number 3!

one year

I have felt so much in the past three weeks. October 26th (one year ago) Brigham was born. Today, Nov 16 he passed away. It was as if everyday I thought of how one year ago that day went. I have felt so much peace. I have felt so much longing and a great desire to see him again. On his birthday we threw him a little birthday party. My sisters showed up and surprised me with a book of letters written to Brigham and myself. It was so wonderful and thoughtful. We celebrated with cake and ice cream and my moms chicken enchiladas. It was actually a really good bright day. I thought of Brigham and his grand entrance into this world. He was so bright and full of the spirit. I felt so blessed that he fought for so long. I loved every second spent with him for those three weeks.

Now today I am reminded of the last sweet tender moments I spent with him. The last minutes of his life where he was completely mine, disconnected from all machines. Rubbing my cheek to his, singing primary songs. Just him and I alone in the room, then the doctor gently tapping my shoulder telling me his heart had stopped. I had never felt such a feeling of peace envelope over my body. My sweet Brig free to now swaddle his mother in his embrace. Oh what a tender day this will always be for me. I love you Brig.

these might be the ones

Thank you Kate for our new family pictures. You really are amazing. I love Ryah and Aubree's pictures. They portray them perfectly. I must say I got a pretty cool/cute family

Only in Mexico

I love Mexico for a few different reasons. 

-First, obviously the warm ocean and the smell of salt water mixed with carne asada cooking. 

-Second, the vendors trying to sell way over priced "fakes" and then being able to talk them down to half of the original price.

-Third, the sweet braids with beads that Ryah loves to get.

-Fourth, the food, the lime and the bottled coca cola. 

     Well last weekend for Joe's birthday we went to Rocky Point with the Caldwells and had so much fun. It's really only a little bit scary.(haha) Big deal there are 17 year old kids with machine guns in hand, and a random kid walking down the highway with a big machete knife. These thing all come with the get-a-way to Mexico. Oh and did I mention the flash flood we had to go through to get there and home? We were able to get through the water filled streets on the way there but, coming back we had to hire a guy to pull us across on his flat bed. He wanted $80 and we gave him $20....see what I mean. Only in Mexico...

We did stay at an amazing hotel. The Las Polomas, it was so nice, it included a lazy river, a slide for the kids, a huge hot tub, a swim up bar, a kid pool and a few regular pools. But seriously who goes to mexico without their camera...(me) lame. So sorry. it was awesome though.

I hope Joe had an amazing birthday. On Monday  his actual birthday we went out and got a load of wood, had a fire and went spotlighting. We have a super boring life...

Our first garden

                                                              The first crop of our tomatoes

                                         My first time canning. Beets, pickles, and green beans.

                                                           The sunset from our porch.

                           Our not yet ripe watermelons. We have loads so if anyone wants some. let us know!

                                                  Cantaloupes which are almost ready

                             Our beets, carrots, green beans, tomatoes, cucumber, and cantaloupe plants.

                                   Our corn, we have already eaten a few ears. It is delicious!

                                                   Our home, hanging baskets and zenias.

I'm excited to say our first garden was a triumph! It has been a full time job between finding, picking, washing, preparing, and finally bottling or eating. It has been fun though. I love being here and being able to have a garden. The sunsets are the most beautiful and the kids love running around free. I feel so blessed with everything. I am so grateful to live here and have such a great husband who put the water system in for the garden and prepared everything so it turned out so amazing! Now if we can remember next year what we did for this year we will be ok. This gardening thing actually works. Weird...