To those who think they know

I have always been told by people who have had kidney stones that it is just as painful as being in labor. Infact my old boss who has one child agreed, however her labor wasn't really labor, she had a planned C- section. Well, living in this "fair" world that we do, I was recently blessed with the opportunity to be 35 weeks pregnant AND have kidney stones. I am writting this to testify that I would take having kidney stones over being in labor any day. I do not have long deliveries, brianna was my longest at 9 hours, and my labors are pretty mild compared to some others out there. Pushing the tip of a ball point pen through a straw is much easier than pushing a cantalope through a paper towel roll. Now I know that the "paper towel roll" does expand but... don't you think that might hurt also?! I no longer have any sympathy for any one of the same or opposite sex who says that passing a stone is worse than being pregnant and being in labor... no, I will say " Try being pregnant with kidney stones, having to go to the bathroom 4 times a night, chasing three kids around, and catching the flu among all of it." Do this and I might decide to sympathise with you.

We are here

Well we finally are in Alaska. After a long cross country trip we finally find our new place here in anchorage. I can't post any pictures as of yet, our container is not due to arrive till the 21st. It was an interesting journey that consisted of 3 flat tires, a broken down trailer followed by the purchase of a new trailer in Minnesota, and to top things off a husband who was not allowed to cross the boarder into canada. Thank goodness for my mom and my aunt and uncle who were able to solve our dilemma. My uncle, who is an airline pilot, was able to send Joel and the three kids to anchorage on a flight the following day and fly my mom down to seattle so she could make a three day journey with we across canada. As it turns out, everything was a blessing in disguise. If the trailer had not broken down in Minnesota it certainly would have in Canada... the roads are shall we say in need of some TLC. Infact, when you enter Alaska they have a sign naming the roads the "Roller Coaster Roads". I am certainly glad that Joel and the kids flew because there was absolutely nothing for 2000 miles. It was a beautiful ride of mountains and lakes.... and that was it. During the day it was 39 degrees, so I can only imagine how cold it would have been at night camping with the kids... not so fun. All in all the trip was worth it. We had lots of fun and grew as a family. We are here safe and as soon as our stuff arrives I will post pictures of our journey.

Our House

Well we are trying to sell our house again so things have been crazy! We had our first open house today. One couple is very interested so we will see. Here is the link incase you want to see what we have done with the place.

http://www.realtor.com/map/search/listingdetail.aspx?zp=18951&mxp=19&bd=4&typ=2&sid=36bb7a3220384ff8a180908c802cc7d5&lid=1101330098&lsn=7&srcnt=10#Detail

The heat is here.

It has been really hot here lately. The kids love to play in the sprinkler and this was Brianna's first time. Usually all the kids from the neighbor hood come around and get soaked... I am sure their parents love me!

Brianna's Birthday

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

I know it's a little late.. Brianna's birthday was April 4th. But I had to share.

Busy Life

I know I haven't blogged in a while, things have been really busy. I have lots to post and will hopefully get it done this weekend. The most recent exiciting news is that I went to the doctors 2 weeks ago and found out we are having another...... girl!! I am really exicited. We have already decided on a name.. Natalie Joyce. The Joyce is after my moms middle name and we just like Natalie.

Egg-citing times!

Make a scrapbook - it's easy!