Baby's Ultrasound Picture

I took my CD to work and the pictures where on there, it was just my dinosaur computer. There is 57 pictures on the disk, but most are of the head or body parts I can't identify. This was the best one of the whole baby, you can see the head and spine. He looks like a turtle with a big head! : ) There are some cute pictures of his hands and feet, but they are kinda hard to see. So this will have to do until we see him in person!

Dallin's VPK Graduation

My graduation day

You see how much I'm growing

I try to make you proud

In all the ways I'm showing

That everyday I'm changing

Toward what I'll be someday

I'm growing up day by day

I am on my way.

Today Dallin graduated from Pre-K. It was so cute to see all the kids singing all the songs they learned throughout the year. And they recited 26 bible scriptures from memory, each one started with a different letter in the alphabet. While we watched a short movie of the kids from their activities and field trips, the kids got dressed in their graduation gowns and caps. The each one walked up as their name was called to recieve their diplomas. It was one of those bitter sweet moments where you are so proud and so sad at how fast they grow up.

There is three classes all together, but Rich couldn't fit them all in.

The kids look so bored! It's torture!

Dallin singing!

Dallin wishing this was all over!

Dallin and his teacher, Ms. Cecilia, getting his diploma.

Dallin with his teacher's aid, Ms. Kristen, and friend Zachary.

It's A Boy!

The Stoddardfamilie is expecting another boy! My due date is October 12, 2009! We are twenty weeks along now and on Tuesday May 26th, we had our ultrasound appointment. We have been so blessed. When we were pregnant with Dallin we wanted a boy and he was a boy and with Jillian we wanted a girl and we got a girl. And now we wanted a boy and hopefully this one comes out a boy! Jillian was the only one who was upset that we were have a boy. She actually cried and said no we are having a girl! We will have two boys and two girls. Richard says he gets to name this one, since I named Jillian. The name he wants is Luke Jensen Stoddard, but I'm not sure. I like Jensen and I would like for the baby to have a family name like Dallin and Jillian does. We will see. He is a very active baby, which I love! When we went to see Star Trek and Terminantor Salvation he was jumping all over the place. So that must mean he is already a Sci-Fi fan or was scared of the loud noises. I would post a picture of the ultrasound but they don't give out pictures here anymore. They did put them on a disk, but of course mine didn't have anything on it...so I will have to go back. And then I will post a picture.

I would have posted sooner but Tuesday night I got the flu or what I thought was death. I have never felt like this before. I have slept for 36 hours straight, thanks to friends and family. Kelli watched Jillian and made dinner. And Carol and Stacey have taken Dallin to school and picked him up. And Richard has been my nurse, getting anything I need. Thank you all!

Work Van!

A few months ago we got our logo printed the work van. It is on both sides and back. I think it looks great.

Work is actually good right now after a few slow months. We have had a couple of calls where people have seen the van, but we thought it would be better advertising. Word of mouth is the best advertising we have noticed in our business, but the logo on the van makes Rich a better driver, so that's a plus! : )

Tide Chase!

This is the kids favorite game to play at the beach. They wait for the tide to come in, like its going to get them and then they run! Leanne and Dallin are just playing and don't mind if the water gets them, but Jillian is really really running away from it, that is why she doesn't get as close as Dallin. And when the water does get her, of course, it's the end of the world!

Sometimes the waves do get them and most of the time it is so hilarious! But I only laugh when I know they are alright! :)

Seven Years and Still in Love!

This weekend Rich and I are celebrating our 7th Wedding Anniversary! We started the day off with a Sonic breakfast on our way to the beach with the family. We got there at 7:30 a.m. and it was beautiful!

Rich and Dallin went exploring the rocks! Then we played in the sand and tried to build a sand castle.

It was a great way to start the day off.

The rest of the day will be for Rich and me! This is his year to plan what we do, so we will see...to be continued!

UPDATE:

Richard planned for us to go see Star Trek, which was amazing!! loved it!! Then we went to the store and picked out all of our favorite items for dinner and dessert! We get way more food that way instead of going to a restaurant. Then we came home a played video games on the PS2 I got Rich. It was fun, we are both very competitive, but we were actually nice to each other. If you compare last year to this year, you will be able to tell who the romantic is in our relationship, but I like that he is willing to do the things I like and I think he appreciates that I like to do things he likes! But he did get me 24 red roses, so he is still a little romantic! I love you Rich and I'm so thankful that we are married for time and all eternity!

A Great Mother's Day

I had the best Mother's Day this year, thanks to my family especially Dallin. Every year Richard makes it a wonderful day by cooking me breakfast, having the best card for me, cooking dinner, and cleaning the kitchen so I don't have too. And this year he surprised me our flower, yellow Gerber daisy's (our wedding flower) with a box of chocolate truffles! yummy! Thank you Richard, I love you!

Since Dallin is in school he made me something everyday for Mother's Day. And his school has a mother's day sale for the kids to buy a gift for their moms, so I sent him to school with his money to go shopping. He was so cute, he wanted it to be a surprise, but just like his dad, he can't keep a secret or wait. So about 2 minute after getting in the car that day he said "Just open it, I can't wait." He bought me a beautiful dragonfly pin to wear. The rest of the week I got pictures, coloring, art projects and a handmade necklace! He is so sweet!

And then on Sunday morning at church, the children were asked to go up front to sing a few songs for their mothers. And Dallin jumped right up, took Jillian's hand (although that wasn't necessary, she has never had a problem with showing off her talents in front of the whole church, like the rest of our family) and walked right up front to sing. He has never went up there to sing! I think once we might have pushed him up there, but he was so scared and cried. But he sang almost all the words and waved to us. He wasn't scared at all. It was amazing. Jillie just smiled, while looking adorable. And that was the best Mother's Day gift!

For My Mommy!

Happy Mother's Day Mom

This is a picture of my Mom and me on Sept. 4th, 2001. We were in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. I had just moved back home and we went for a day. I think my mom looks beautiful and fits in with that era. I think my hat is too high on my head. I love you Mom! Have a great Mother's Day!