So I decided

That my due date that I'M using is May 25. That is the first one I was given and that's the one I'm sticking with. I did that week and 3 days already and I'm NOT doing them again. Finally feeling a bit happier about the food I eat! Hooray! Actually had coffee for the first time yesterday and LIKED it!!!

Numero Tres

So it's official. We are adding to the brood. "Flutter" is its name for now.

Due June 3 (It was May 25, but apparently the online calcs were off)

The girls and Mike are thrilled! I am just recovering from the fact that I thought I only had a few more weeks of sickness left and with that added week and 3 days, I now get to hate food and most smells for longer. Ugh.

The blob on the right in the black teardrop is the munchkin. Not much to see at this point, just the little fluttering heart.

On to recent events...

On our way home from San Luis last Monday evening, the girls and I were traveling about 65/70 mph when a giant deer, a buck, jumped in front of the good 'ol Yukon. I was in the fast lane, he came from the left, slammed across the whole front end. My airbag went off and my driver's side tire popped. I firmly believe that God was there telling me NOT to slam on my brakes (like instinct was telling me to do) and steadying my hand so I didn't swerve into the cars next to me. I was directed by Him safely off the side of the road. CHP came out and had to tow my car and all 3 of us girls got our 1st ride in a police car. My best friend Beth came to rescue us and deliver us safely home (Her husband was gone that night and her mom randomly pulled into her driveway as I was calling frantically asking her to come). Let me just say, that angels are out there and God is watching over us. When we went through stressful times when Mike was in the Academy, I always stressed that God had a plan for our family and that if Daddy was supposed to be a policeman, it would happen. AND if it didn't, it was because God had other plans for our family. The accident (and the CHP saying how he sees these things end so much worse) gave good opportunity to stress that again. God is watching us everyday. He has a plan for our lives. I will never forget looking in the back seat at my babies and seeing them in one piece, not a scratch and just thanking God for the gift he gave me. As a side note.... It was also a fabulous lesson for my girls to ALWAYS WEAR THEIR SEATBELTS!

The last hurrah

To celebrate Kailee's birthday (July 31st) my Dad's birthday (July 27th) and Mike's graduation, we planned a trip to the Magical Kingdom. Kailee has been wanting to go for a while (all my friends have gone!!!) and Addie is now a great age to enjoy and potentially remember it. On our way home from the bay area, we stopped in A-town, grabbed the trailer, and headed to Anaheim. It was a long day of driving, but we made it! We camped 1/2 mile from the gate with my parents and their camper. $46 bucks a night! We could cook our own food (bring lunches and snacks into the park) and were "at home" in a germ free (yes I hate hotel rooms b/c of all the potential germs hiding around) bed. We got home from the parks both nights, showered up, and snuggled into our lawn chairs to watch the fireworks. No crowd fighting and cranky kids. The whole experience was amazing. The girls were a dream. Not a single melt down! It was plain old treasured family time. Being that we had such an amazing time, there are tons of pics. I have posted a very small amount....

My mom (the famous Yia Yia) bought them princess Mikey ears complete with vail!

The dads waiting (We did LOTS of that. Lesson learned: never go to the Magic Kingdom when kids are out of school!)

Buzz Lightyear ride. We beat everyone!!!!

Waiting in line for Minnie's house... we got creative with our entertainment.

Hanging out on Minnie's couch!

Our family and Minnie.

and with Mickey....

Finally on Space Mountain! We all did it, yes the girls too. They loved it! Addie got off and said, "Daddy! That. Was. CRAZY!! They need to slow down. Let's do it again!"

Snuggling in for fireworks!!

It was off to California Adventure! "A" for Addie!

We love rides!

Bumper cars!!

Yia Yia and Pa

The Mom and the Dad

And THEN we got to go to Ariel's Grotto. It was here that 5 princesses came right to our table to say hello and introduce themselves to the girls. We got to eat tiny delicious food JUST like princesses!!

We had two happy princesses!!

To cap it off, they sang Happy Birthday to our 6 year old princess.

It's a Bug's Life show. That was great! They jumped about 30 feet when the "stinger" got them in the back!

Pa's favorite was Tigger. So cute!

And that's that!

And a little fun amidst the chaos

My dear friend from high school got married August 8 in San Francisco. It was the perfect get away for Mike and I to gather our thoughts, relax, and let off some steam with friends. (Thank you Chad and Nicole for babysitting!!)


Chrissy McMorrow, you looked amazing! I am so happy for you and Tim. Thank you for inviting us to share in your big day!

The cutest couple there =)

That face was for Addie. That's her Rocker face.

Crazy Boys!

My Les-A-Lee and I.

Silly faces.

Dancing machines!

And then it was off to Uncle Bubbies!

After graduation, we went over the Bay Area to my brothers. Their Auntie Nicole had sparkling cider and mini wine glasses ready for them. They played with the camera and took these pics.

Such posers. They felt so fancy. Fun stuff!!

The next event....

August 7th was the big day, the day we waited for, planned for, lived for, for 27 weeks.

The week before graduation the cadets do a Capital Run, running from the Academy to the Capital. Here are some pics of Mike and his buddies:

Mike's roomie, Gary. A great guy with a great family. Mike was so fortunate to have such a fantastic roommate.

This is Mike's car pool buddy, Ryan. He goes to our church and they are actually living together now. Mike rents a room from him so he doen't have to rush home after a shift.

The sign at the entrance to the Academy.

These are all the guys that went to Mike's office.

The dreaded start in the gym. They got in BIG trouble if they crossed it as Cadets.

The girls the morning of graduation. Precious angels =)

All ready to see Daddy graduate!

The helicopter landed in the "round about" in front of the Academy.

Ready for final uniform inspection.

Receiving his certificate.

Handsome boy in his Smoky the Bear hat!!

I got to pin his badge on... woo hoo!

Now an official officer of the law! Look out folks!

Proud family!

The entire fam was there to support.

Officer Addie

It was an amazing experience! I am so proud of my husband and all of the hard work he put into this journey. I know it wasn't easy but he persevered, trusted God and made it! I cannot express enough gratitude to our friends and family for always being there to rescue my kids if I had to work late, cook us dinner, run miles with me if I was frustrated, plan girl nights at my house so I could play, pray for us constantly, I could go on an on. When they say, "It takes a village" they are right. I love my village and don't know what I would do without them. Thanks everyone!