I'M IN LOVE!!!

Yesterday I had a 3d ultrasound. The second we started this cute little pumpkin face appeared. Wayne and I had tears in our eyes. It was love at first sight. I can not believe how much I can love another child. I think he has Katie's chin and Joey's head shape and lips. I am hoping he has Haley's dark skin, Ashley's smartness, and Jason's sweet personality. He has big hands and feets like all my other kids. (they get it from me ) Well, we'll see soon. I can't wait to kiss those little cheeks!!!

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1 YEAR LATER

Wow! I can not believe one year has past since my twin brother Michael died. This has been one of the worst and best years. It is amazing how a broken heart can change you. I miss my brother so much. Michael was an AWESOME person. There is no one else like him. (maybe my dad) He was the most lovable, kindhearted, funny, all around nice guy. Everyone who knew Mike loved him. It has been strange to lose my twin. I really don't understand why, but I know my feelings are normal. I have felt like a part of me is gone. I have had some pretty sad days. I know I will have more. I have never pondered more about life, what is important, what I want out of my life, who am I , and where are are loved ones that have passed on. I am so grateful for what I have felt and figure out for myself. I think a broken heart can really be a good way to grow. I feel very blessed to have gotten to a really peaceful content place that feels good. I have never felt so much love from others and have had so much love in me. I have been changed in ways that could have never happen if I had not gone through so much. I have to be so grateful for that. I have so many good friends that really helped me through this last year. (Anna, Michelle, Stacie, Jennifer, and the Girls Nite Gang) It is so nice to have friends to call when I needed one. Wayne has been the best. He takes such good care of me. I am so glad to see my mom and dad doing so well. I can not even imagne how they have gotten through this. I NEVER want to do what they have had to do. They are wonderful parents, and grandparents. I know there are so many of you that miss and love him too. We all have great memories. I am happy to name my new baby Michael Don Syrek. His name will live on.

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Working Hard

Today my girls had a piano recital. They did a great job! This is their teacher Sharee. She is a good family friend. This was Katies first of many recitals. A friend of mine told me a very wise quote that she heard from her mother growing up. I use it on my kids all the time.

"taking piano is not about learning to play the piano, it is about working hard at something and learning to play is a bonus."

Piano is hard on moms, but days like this makes it all worth the nagging. I think hard work is so important. Wayne and I look for ways to teach our kids to work hard. If any one has any good ideas let me know. We start swim team next. That will keep us busy in June. I know one day they will thank us for pushing them.

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My big boy!!

This year Jason has been in preschool 2 mornings a week. This has given me more 1 on 1 time with Joey. I am so sad that he his growing up and moving on to 1st grade. The more kids I have the more I realize how quickly they are gone. Once they go to school all day that is it. I think I am in mourning about it. Today, I let him decide where to go to lunch. He picked Burger King. I will not miss the gross food, but I will miss our mornings together. Sometimes I wish I could freeze time. I Love You, Joey!

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Today was my pre-Mothers Day day. Wayne and the kids cleaned the house really good and then they went off for 4 hours for some mothers day surprises. I stayed home and watched a movie and enjoyed some quiet time. When they came home the kids were so excited to give me cup cakes from Sprinkles (they waited in line for 45 min.). I was very happy. We shared our treats with Mckenna my sweet little neice. She liked them more than anyone else. She was SO funny and was saying CAKE! I love that kid. I feel so loved. Who needs tomorrow. I love my family.

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Summer 2008

ONLY 10 MORE DAYS OF SCHOOL!!
Summer is almost here. I can't believe how quick this year has gone. My baby boy will go to 1st grade and leave me all day. I am so sad about that. He is so excited to have 3 recesses. (if only life could be that simple again). At least Jason will be home with me and the new baby.

Top 10 Reasons We Are Excited 4 Summer!

10. Sleeping in (til 7.. Well, maybe not the boys who are up with the sun)
9. More helpers at home for Mom!!
8. Aspen Grove, Cabin trips and Girl's camp
7. Swim team
6. No t-ball, gymnastics, preschool, piano lessons, swim lessons (which of course occurred on the same day each week!!)
5. No bedtimes or schedules!
4. No School! (or grading homework or vocab/spelling quizzes or studying poems, etc...)
3. Playing with friends everyday
2. Tons of family time!!
1. Baby #6

Top 10 Reasons We Are NOT Excited 4 Summer!

10. Back and forth to swim team everyday!
9. No bedtimes or schedules!
8. "Mom, there's nothing to do." (Need I say more?)
7. $450 electric bills
6. "It's too hot to play outside!"
5. Messy house from too many kids home
4. School starts in just 95 days.. (Are you kiddin me?)
3. Another summer without a pool :-(
2. It's hot!! (duhhh)
1. Being pregnant (Again!) during the months of June and July (See #2)

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HaPpInEsS iS....





a quad that seats your whole family

















a little boy spending time with his dad














spending time with good friends


(and a boat that didn't sink like mom feared)



















a girl's 1st pedicure













1st (and only) catch of the weekend... (Priceless!)



A family that plays together stays together.

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Clowning around

Today our new hometeachers came over and brought us clown noses. We had them take a picture of us. They also shared a magic trick and a great lesson. Thanks Brother Jensen and Brother Arnett! We are grateful for those who don't take life to seriously.

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Attitude

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.
Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company ... a church ... a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past. We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable.
The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude ... I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you ... we are in charge of our Attitudes.

Today was a very long day. My feet are swollen and my body hurts. I feel disabled. And I have 17 weeks left(14 if I am 3 weeks early). My attitude could be better. When I heard this quote I loved it. One day I came home and found it on my pillow. Wayne was kind enough to make a copy of it for me. I read this every day in hopes that my attitude will improve. I beleive in the power of our subconscious mind and how it will change you for the good or bad. I am very blessed to have my 6th baby and would go through anything to bring a child into the world.

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t-ball

I don't know who is having more fun, Wayne or Joey. This is the start of many ball games. With 3 boys in a row I better get a really good lawn chair. This was Joeys 6th home run this year. Wayne is loving being the coach. If Jason could just play. He can't wait!

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