My bright eyed baby...

My little Lucy girl...she is so beautiful.We went to the Santa Rosa Plateau and I love this pic of the boys...I hope they will always be buddies...

CRAZY

What, you may ask has happened to Chelsea? 2 boys, 1 girl...1 great husband... that's what...
Crazy week... Brad started his new job and is LOVING it and so am I :) He is a Project Manager {ie: I like to say... Big important guy!} for a commercial const. company and he has been driving to DOWNTOWN L.A. as in Los Angeles, yep that's right... so for the next month, a lot less hubby... JACK literally ran into the kitchen island on Friday, knocking his TOP right tooth loose, yes... the 2nd tooth he has done that too... No I did not magically move the island, it's been in the same place for the last 3 1/2 years... REID double PINK EYE and double EAR INFECTION... ewww... poor guy! Still busy and managed to break one of my favorite vases, MIRACLE that no one else got the nasty eye infection... all I have to say is I love the minute clinic {thanks, Rach!} I was in and out of there in like 15 minutes with RX and everything... so so nice.... LULU, is still so dang good and cute and just is along for the ride...I love that girl...still pooping, burping, and cooing...
We're still here, a little less stressed...much happier...

The things we do for family

So it's my little sister birthday and she has encouraged me to write 27 things I like about her, for her 27th bday... which I am happy to do, I might have to make some things up, but it's okay:) ha ha. I know some are simple, but not to me.

1. She is one of my best friends.

2. She loves my kids to death.

3. She is funny.

4. She is sarcastic and sassy.

5. She is pretty.

6. She always finds a way to visit me.

7. I get to live vicariously through her adventures.

8. We can talk about nothing.

9. We can get on one eachother's nerves in "true sister style" and get over it.

10. She didn't get married at 17. ha

11. She stands up for herself.

12. She likes good music (for the most part).

13. She LOVES to hear stories of the kids.

14. She's interested in things I am doing.

15. She's messy, but won't admit it.

16. She's empathetic.

17. She has a good laugh.

18. She has a good demeanor.

19. She is open minded.

20. She has a good sense of humor.

21. She's strong.

22. She doesn't take "crap".

23. "She takes me swimming." -Jack

24. "She gives us hugs."-Jack and Reid

25. "She takes me to her house."- Jack

26. "I like when she plays FIGHTING games with me." -Jack

27. She's a good aunt.

Happy Bday Hilly, ANT HILL, hilly billy. We love you.

Where did the time go?

I have NO idea where the time has gone, but it's been crazy around my house the last 2 months, so be patient. I wanted to put a pic up of Lucy, she is getting so big and beautiful! She is such a happy baby, she is smiling and cooing and is such a joy! I took her for her 2 month check up and she is 13 and 1/2 lbs! and 24 inches! That's my girl...Yeah I know she has Elvis hair and sometimes I try to tame it but it always ends up looking like this and I love it, it makes me happy, and at least she has hair right?!

We went to the beach a couple of weekends ago, it was 86 degrees and we had the best time. I love this pic of Jack, he is so dang cool.

Dad helped his boys dig a big hole and Reid was loving it!

Silly Boys!

I cannot believe this goofball is going to be in Kindergarten! I am going to miss him so much when he leaves me all day (our school has all day kindergarten!)

Long time, no blog

I love this little girl! She is so happy and pleasant. Good sleeper and nurser. Can I really be this lucky? I guess I can!

A little snuggle time with Jack, which by the way the boys LOVE her, very enamored by her, they literally think she is the best. They both call her "little girl" or "pretty girl".

I love these pictures of the clothes on their heads. Makes me smile! I can't believe how big she is getting, but then again the girl is an eating machine!

I HAD to include these pics of clothes my mom and dad sent today for her easter basket, I was literally laughing at how cute they are, they are both little TUTU dresses with MATCHING SHOES! I seriously keep pulling them out and get so excited. They are from a company called MUDPIE, and they are so girly and fun. Stay tuned for some super cute pictures of my little sweetie!

THE SHOES!

She's so Lovely!!!!

Introducing: LUCY MAE GHARRING

Born Monday Feb. 18 5:13 am. 8lbs. 3oz. 20 inches long.
So here's my awesome story!
Most of you know that I can't go into labor on my own, the boys wanted to stay in there forever... So Saturday I was contracting ALL day, but they weren't really consistent in time every 10 min. for a while then every 7 minutes then every 14 min. We went to the hospital anyways and they checked me, I was a 3! but no change while I was there, so they sent me home. I continued contracting and couldn't sleep Friday, or Saturday nights. Sunday, woke up still contracting but they were getting stronger, but I kept saying that I am not going back until she's ready to pop out, so all day went like that where I would have to stop and take breaths, but I was determined... Sunday night at 1:30 am, I woke Brad up and said "OK we have to go now"... the car ride was rough and I was kind of getting freaked out because I had always been in the hospital with pain like this. We get to the hospital at 2 or 2:15am and they checked me I was a 6 (I was so proud of myself), they were so fast got me hooked up to the IV and got my epidural and then I was feeling good, thinking I could rest a little bit, no, Lucy wanted out. They came back and I was an 8, then they broke my water and a 1/2 hour later I was ready to push. I had 3 contractions and pushed 6 times and she came! I was feeling so good! I literally was ready to walk out of there. It was so nice!!! A nice way to end the pregnancy and possibly be done having kids, except it was so good it makes me think maybe 1 more...(don't tell Brad ) :)

It's Reid's Birthday TWO!!!

Well this is the season to have babies in our house and my little buddy Reid is 2 today! I can't believe it and feel so blessed to have such sweet, good little boys... I can't believe I got so lucky. So I will brag about Reid for a second, as it is his day!
He is such a brute and all boy, will copy Jack with everything, right down to where he walks, but will always take a moment to come and give me a hug and kiss.
I love that he ends almost every sentence with "Momma".
He literally has been moving every waking moment since he was born, the kid cannot sit still, let's just say Sacrament meeting not so fun for me, and we're often late (on purpose= less time that I have to control him)
He really is so good, just so busy and gets into everything he can.
Sharpies and Reid don't make good combinations... We've had some "accidents" while dad's been in charge with him writing with sharpies on the computer, keyboard, cupboards, travertine and pantry door! Ahh... All I have to say is that since he's been born I think I've bought a couple of boxes of the magic erasers and they have worked!
He loves to converse and tells us all what to do: "Sit down, Jack" "Momma, You the boss, You the boss" and my favorite "Cookies is num nums" (yummy) along with many more phrases.
I love my little buddy and am so glad he is TWO today.

Jack Attack

Happy Birthday to my beautiful boy!

I can't believe that Jack is 5! I know those of you who have older kids 5 is nothing, but I'm kinda sad, because he is getting older so fast. I am sad for when he leaves me all day to start kindergarten. This is all new territory that I'm not sure I'm ready for, I know this next year I will be crossing a threshold, which I can't come back from. Once school starts it's serious business. No more play dates, or deciding what to do for the day on a whim, homework here we come!

Anyways, getting off track here: I just wanted to list my 5 favorite things about my boy (which will be hard to narrow down)!

1. Funny: This kid is not lacking in the personality department. If you need an example ask me about the Dr's appt on Monday. Or about what he said about a BEAUTIFUL girl in preschool.

2. Smart: He loves to learn and surprises me with new things all the time.

3. Sweet: He is a sensitive boy and senses when others need a pick me up, which is rare for a kid his age (I think) and for a boy:)

4. Outgoing: He will usually talk to anyone, anytime and always makes friends where ever he goes. If there is a new kid at preschool he will tell me all about them the first day.

5. Helpful: Which is great! He will always (and with minimal complaining) help me clean up, make is bed, wrap presents, cook, anything.