BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

Last sunday we had a big party. On Ethan's side of the family we have a lot of birthdays very close together. Happy Birthday to Ethan (Feb. 28), Chemenn (Feb. 28), Lincoln (Feb. 28), Brigon (March 1), Zac (March 14) and Keaton (March 17). It was so much fun having everyone together and all the kids had a blast playing. Here are some pictures of the extravaganza.

Grateful

I NEVER watch Oprah but yesterday I did. She did a story about "faces of the recession". I'm sure that many of you saw it.  Anyways it really hit home for me. They interviewed a family that was middle class last year and is now living in a homeless shelter.  At first I was quick to judge. I thought they had to make so stupid choices to end up like they were. But when I heard the mom and dad both lost there jobs and couldn't find another one, it made me sad. This is such a reality for so many people. Those poor kids. They are homeless. In America. This story made me feel so grateful for everything thing that I have. Big or small. This is just some of the things that I'm grateful for;

• For a husband that loves me and sticks with me threw better or worse.
• Happy healthy kids that I love so much.
• It's no secret that I not a fan of pregnancy but I'm soooo grateful that I'm able to have children.
• Having a wonderful and supportive extended family.
• To have a home. We bought a townhouse when anyone could get a loan. They approved us for much more money than what we decided to buy. I'm so glad that we didn't get in over our heads with a mortgage payment.
• Having food to eat each and everyday.
• Being able to spend the first two years of Zac's life at home with him.
• Ethan leaves the house at 7:30 a.m. and gets home around 7:15 p.m. 5 days a week. Sometimes 6 days a week. Even with the long days he works I'm extremely grateful that he has a job.
• I'm glad that we have two working cars that are almost payed off.
• I'm grateful for all the small things in life such as hot water, heat and a/c.
• Having such great neighbors.
• With every experience in my life good or bad. I'm so grateful to have had them because it makes me who I am today.
• Last but not least I'm very grateful for having a belief in God and being able to apply that everyday in my life.

23 weeks

Here you go. I'm doing this for all my friends and family that don't live in Utah.

Help!!!!

I was playing around with my blog and found a supper cute blog template. Anyway, I was trying to reload it and I lost all my friends and family. So if you could leave me a comment with your blog address that would be great!!!! Or email me at Shanerto@hotmail.com.

P.S. Now it will not let me change my template. HELP PLEASE!!!

What we have been up to.

Well I guess I should title this "What Zac has been up to". He has been having a much more excited couple of weeks then I have.

We have started the potty training thing about a week ago. I wasn't sure if I wanted to start him so young but I just couldn't ignore the signs that he was ready. He has been doing so great! He has gone poop in the potty for the last 5 days strait. The pee thing is a different story but we are working on it. He is still in diapers when we go out or when he goes to bed. Overall I'm very pleased with the progress he made!

Last friday we went to the Living Planet Aquarium with some friends. I love getting out of the house with Zac to go do something fun. Sadly, Zac's 2 year attitude was in full force that day. I think he liked it but I need to take him back when he's in a better mood. 

I think the thing I'm most excited about is Zac has been off his reflux meds for a month!!! This is a very expensive medicine he has been on since he was five weeks old.

 I've been nesting big time!!. I have so many projects that I have been working on and a big list of new ones I want to start. I feel so bad for Ethan because I always have a list of things I need help with when he gets home. He's a good sport about it. I'm looking forward to warmer weather but till then I will continue to think of things to get us out of the house.   The pregnancy is going better but I'm still not a fan of being pregnant. I will post a picture of me someday soon.