update

I just thoguht I would get on and update you all. My recovery has been very hard.Two days before I had Crew I had a pelvic seperation problem and could not walk. Unfortunately that same problem is keeping me from getting better. Walking is extremely difficult.
Crew is great and so cute. See pictures below. Thank you to Scott for posting those. He has been so wonderful. crew has had really bad gas problems and he has been up two nights in a row, cleaning my house and doing laundry. Not to mention several late trips to Rite -aid in the middle of the night for needed items. I don't know what I would do without him.
We are all loving him. Thank you for all your well wishes and for the wonderful people who have brought my family meals. Seeing as how I cannot even go downstairs.

at the hospital. See below for more pictures.

pictures of Crew

Danielle and the baby came home today but Danielle is still not getting around. Sorry you had to wait so long for pictures. I HAVE PLENTY OF MORE PICTURES THESE ARE JUST A FEW. ISN'T HE CUTE.

crew has arrived

this morning at 7.59 a.m. Crew arrived . He 7 pounds 2 ounces and is 18.6 inches long. He is healthy cute and doing well And is almost as good looking as his father!!! Danielle has had a rough time with her recovery but seem to be doing well. I will post picture when i learn how. the girls have gone nuts over their little brother they just can not stop kissing and holding him and are already driving their dad crazy and it has only been one day.

just posted.

again I have been slacking. I have updated a new hair tip on my salon website. And put one of my newest kits as a freebie in honor of Crew coming so grab it now at my danicdigiscraps link. Free one week only.
I am also looking for five people to be on my Creative design team-visit danicdigiscraps for details.

still no baby

I know many of you are wondering if little Crew has arrived. unfortunately this little guy is going to make me wait till the last day. The last two nights, I have sworn I am going into labor. They have been extremely difficult to take. I am barely walking and have my last appointment today.
My C-section date is the 23rd instead of the 16th-another long story. I have shown Scott how to post, so he should post on the 23rd or 24th about the baby and moms condition.
Many have asked about visitors. I love visitors as long as it is not the first day. With my C-section with the girls I was out cold all day and don't remember people that said they visited. And I am sure I will not be looking to pretty, so no pictures of me!!!
We are very excited and cannot wait for this little guy to arrive.

Ever wonder what you would look like in the past?

The girls and I laughed our heads off going through the years with our photos. Go try it at http://www.yearbookyourself.com/

Danielle in 1977 and Scott 1982

MaKayla in 1966 and McKenzie 1996

This is getting to be rediculous.

So I went in this morning to have my blood pressure checked again. Good news it was perfectly great. I just happened to mention to the nurse that I have felt decreased movement in the baby the last two days. Almost next to nothing, And could it possibly be the medicine they gave me for my bladder infection. She said I want to send you to the hospital for a stress test.
The first thing Scott said to me this morning was try not to let them send you to the hospital, we cannot afford all these bills coming in. Unless of course it is an emergency.
I said to the nurse "cant we just get out the doppler and make sure the heart beat is good?" Nope gotta go in for a stress test. So I went back to the hospital,had the test, the baby looks good just needed to be woken up. Wish I could take a two day nap. The nurse at the hospital did not know why they were taking the baby so late. Lets see if they send me next appointment to. I might as well set up a cot!

Another trip to the Hospital???

So last night was a rough night. We had to take Mckenzie to the dr. Because she had a bladder infection. She didn't get to sleep until 5:00 a.m so I kept her home. I had a dr. appointment at 10:00 that I dragged her to. They told me I had a bladder infection too. What are the odds? Anyway, I have had the ultimate worst swollen feet over the last few days. I can't be on my feet for more than 5-10 minutes. Apparently my blood pressure was high too so they sent me to the hospital. So I dragged McKenzie with me and called Scott in case they decided to take the baby.I got all hooked up to monitors etc, got my blood drawn and waited....and waited. The tests all came back normal so it looks like no baby today. In one way it was a relief, in the other I was like no!!! I can't go any longer. It just went to show me that at any moment we could have a new little one here with us. Am I ready? I sure hope so.
Hey at least I didn't have him on the girls b-day I was so worried about that..

Happy 9th B-day to my Beautiful MaKayla & McKenzie

Happy Birthday to my sweet babies.....But they are not babies any more. It is so hard to believe that nine years have passed since the miracle day of their births. It was such a rough road to get them here but every day I thank my lucky stars they are part of our family.
MaKayla and her outgoing, funny personality that reminds me of myself when I was young.
McKenzie with her sweet spirit, loving nature and helpful attitude.
They both add so much to our home. I know they will be terrific big sisters. I just hope I don't have crew today on their special day. I have been contracting all morning.

PLEASE CHECK OUT GIRLS BLOGS &COMMENT> THEY HAVE REALLY CUTE BDAY PICTURES>




McKenzie enjoys her bday breakfast in bed.

McKenzie excited about her pocket watch she always wanted.

McKenzie with her webkins dad gave her

MaKayla with her breakfast in bed and opening her pocket watch she wanted.

Her Webkins from Dad

apology, birth announcements and Christmas cards woo thats alot

I guess I should take back what I wrote yesterday. Scott went and got me a water last night, Let me sleep in today, woke the girls up etc. for school because he knew I had a rough night. And brought dinner home last night. I feel kind of bad now. Like I said Hormones.

Also I added a couple free templates to my digiscrapbook site and will update hair tips today.

I also have a new line of baby announcements templates and Christmas card templates up at my store. I will post the link below. They are in a photoshop format, I am always willing to help with directions.

All you do is use my color scheme or choose your own, Change your text and add your pictures. Walaa you can go have them printed at walmart or wherever you like to do it. That is it. I have posted examples below. I am hoping this will earn me a little bit of extra money while I am not working the next month and a half because of the baby.

yes I know those arent our names, It is just an example card.

getting it off my chest.

o.k So I think I can write this because Scott hardley ever looks at our blog. Is it me or do I have the most insensitive husband around? Don't get me wrong Scott does a lot for our family and around the house, but when it comes to me and this pregnancy, no sympathy whatsoever.
I was only planning on working through next week. It has been harder and harder for me to stand and do hair, lean over the sink etc. He thinks I should work until I have the baby. He has no idea the pain it causes me. Not to mention I would hate to go into labor doing someones hair. Can you see me rushing to the hospital, with a client having a full head of foils in her hair? I know he is stressed over finances. We are in a really tight spot right now. But geez. It use to be that if I said I was thirsty he would get me a drink of water. Now he sits there watching t.v. While I get my fat pregnant butt out of bed and waddle down the stairs to get my own. Usually with him yelling will you grab me one too?
I get emails from a baby website telling me what to expect every week. this weeks said Stay off your feeet as much as possible etc... I sent it to Scotts email and highlighted it. He thought that was pretty funny.

Then I think it is weird he never wants to talk to the baby or feel him kick or anything. I know he is excited but I don't know. I just had to get it off my chest, because I am in tears about everything lately. I cannot wait to get my hormones back to normal.

I am excited

yes for the baby to come, but also because I have been doing a lot more studying on Photography. I have a few backgrounds coming. I have mostly done outside photoshoots. So I am excited. I also will be getting some new lighting. That is if Santa gets my list. I also have started a cool thing with photography and digital backgrounds. you can view my photography site to right to see what it is.
I know...I know just another project to get into. But I really enjoy it.

The girls are in School and I am getting a lot done. These next weeks will be very nerving for me, not knowing when the baby will arrive or if I will make it to my C-section date. I Just have been praying all goes well.
I also had a fun little visit with my friend Kelsi from St. George. Believe it or not I forgot to take pics. She brought by a baby gift. Thanks for the visit and gift Kelsi.
And thanks to my friend Mandi who also brought by a ton of stuff I needed.

Sorry it took so long but I have a new tip up on my salon site and posted a new free kit on my digi site. Back 2 school kit go grab one...free one week only.

Girls First day of school

The girls posted their pics on their blog PLEASE go comment on there blog too.

McKenzie on Her first day of 3rd grade

McKenzie loves casual sporty wear. It took us weeks just to find one pair of pants that she liked. It was really frustrating. MaKayla loves clothes, the dressier the better. We were finished with her shopping in about 4 hours.

MaKayla on Her first day of 3rd grade

The girls new teacher Mrs. Jeffs. We were surprised to see her there. Her husband passed away from cancer just days before. We all feel for her and her family.

Our last weekend getaway!

Well on a spur of the moment we decided to get away for the weekend. The girls start school Monday and we really only went camping once and to a condo so we didn't have a lot of vacations. With the baby coming we know we wont be traveling much throughout the coming year, maybe a few dance competitions will be it so We took the girls to our first stop the pool In Kamas, Utah. They love it there. The waterslides and diving boards, plus the lazy river are their favorites.

Our next stop was Park City, Utah. I love it there. I wish we could move there it is so pretty. We went to the outlet stores for a little shopping. Which by the way it is not fun to walk those being over 8 months pregnant. But we got a few items and went and stayed a Best Western. They had a really nice pool and we had a balcony room which was nice. The girls went out on the balcony and spied at all the swimmers. Especially the late nighters. Good thing there were no skinny dippers that night.
We made it home and now it is back to reality, back to work & School and our busy lives. But it sure was fun to get away, even if it was for only one weekend.
Oh and sorry to dissapoint you all that I am not in any pictures. I knew you all wanted to see a lady about to give birth in her maternity suit, with her swollen feet and chubby face, but maybe next time.

Breaking Dawn

So I just finished Breaking Dawn yesterday. It was different then what I expected, but had the out come I wanted at the end. So I was satisfied. I was blown away by a few things in the book. I do not want to say though for fear of ruiming it for people that have not read it. What did you guys think that have read it?

Baby Shower & Thank you!

I just wanted to thank everyone that helped and came to my baby shower this last weekend. I had a lot of fun and was spoiled with darling gifts for baby Crew. Thanks for thinking of me!

my mom did such a wonderful job with the shower. She went overboard as usual. The cake and center piece diaper bear were darling. Thank you mom & Jesicca for giving me the shower.


me with my gifts

my mother in law and sister in laws made this for me. I thought it was such a cute idea.

this was the twins first baby shower ever. They were so excited. They called it Crews pre- birthday party.

These are some of my guests that came to the shower.

my friend Jen Larsen & her daughter Ciarra.

3d concert

The Girls have been waiting months for the 3d concert to come to Disney of Hannah Montanna/Jonas Brothers. So as a family we watched it together. Of course we had a few silly comments from Dad but it was a fun night.

Pioneer day activities

For Pioneer day, we had four really fun stops. The first stop of the day was to the Pioneer park. We walked through the museum and old Pioneer village, looked at all the fun shops, and the girls panned for gold. Amazingly enough, they both found a piece.

Our 2nd stop was to my mom and dads for some hot day water fun. The girls enjoyed playing with their uncle Chad and his new super soaker water gun.Thanks Mom & Dad for the day of fun!

Our 3rd stop was to our friends the Kallas's for dinner. They made us some yummy chicken, salad, fruit, rolls with Jesiccas homemade jam and to top it off brownies and Ice-cream for dessert. YEP!! We were spoiled. it was fun! Thanks for having us over guys.

Kade serenades the girls with his great guitar playing.

Our fourth and final stop was our Friends the Barney's for fireworks in Mapleton. They have a nice big deck that we have watched them for years now on. It is always a great time. Thanks Jerid & Jen for the invite!

I saved the best for last. Our friendly neighborhood police officer officer Barney, Shows us Fire Safety.- Ummmmm that is what not to do!! Hello Jerid get out of the fireworks!!!!!!