I have a parasite!

Yes it's true baby #3 is on the way! It's a little bit of a bitter sweet time for me and Tika were excited for everything a new baby brings and the new member of our family but seriously 3 kids!!! Pretty much we are so overwhelmed and wondering what the heck we are doing. I will be 23 when I have my 3rd kid, KILL ME! I have been really nauseous but haven't thrown up yet(knock on wood) That's a bit of a change seeing as with Kelly and Kai I couldn't keep anything down. As much as I am glad I'm not that sick I was really hoping to drop the weight like I did with Kai when I was so sick. I am 10 weeks along and had my first appointment today. The doctor tried to find the heart beat but had no such luck ( I have a little too much cushion in my belly!) because of my 2 miscarriages he went ahead and did an ultrasound to make sure I had something in there. Well it was a reality check, there was a heart beat and now it is that much more real. Because I haven't been as sick as I was with my other two I was having doubts it was going to stick. I will be due in January, actually on Kai's due date! I have a long 30 weeks left so here we go......
Yes I know a wonderful picture but thats about what a 10 week old looks, a grape.

New York!

So this last week I had the chance to go to New York with D'laina. We took the 11:00 flight on Thursday getting us in at 5:00 New York time, that makes it 3:00 Utah time! We can't check into the hotel till later so we were off to see the Statue of Liberty. We were all so tired and a little cranky but it was still so cool and so much fun. It was a cold cloudy day so not very many people were there and that made it much better. I have been to New York as a kid and I didn't think I remembered anything but it was crazy how much came back to me as soon as I saw it. So after the Statue of Liberty we were walking through battery park to find a subway and a "homeless" guy starts telling us to follow him. I had no clue what was going on but we all followed him into this little alley way and he opens his bags and it was a purse shop! So we all got our first taste of spending money but don't worry that wouldn't be the last of our shopping! So Saturday we went to China town and part of Soho and spent every penny we all had! Mostly on Purses (I got 4) and some jewelry and I got a couple of watches for Tika. We then headed off to see a comedy show by central park. About an hour of walking looking for it we were there and it was alot of fun. Alot of drama but alot of fun. I was a little crude but we were all laughing. Sunday we were off to see Lion King. I really liked it, it pretty much is the same as the movie but it was really cool to see people singing the songs right in front of you. After our show we went to Planet Hollywood for D'Laina's sisters birthday. Always expensive but always fun! We then headed to the empire state building. It was really fun and had the best view but it was my least favorite activity (funny because besides the show it was the most expensive). Monday was our last day so we got up early and headed to canal street for a couple extra things to buy and then headed off to central park. We were short on time and people say you can't see the whole park in one day so we went on a little tour. This poor little man had to ride 4 of us around on his bike! It was alot of fun and I am way glad we spent the extra money and had him take us! Then we headed back to the hotel grabbed our bags and we were off. And the best part we were on Jet blue, they have TVs on the back of every seat and you can watch anything you want and the flight wasn't full so D'Laina and I had the exit row to ourselves! Thanks Kim and D'Laina for inviting me, Thanks mom for watching my kids! And now I have weaseled my way into the next Perkins family vacation and we are off to Disneyland on Sunday!
***my computer stopped working so I guess you don't get to see all the pictures! (as if 5 wasn't enough)****

Happy Mothers Day

I love my mother very much and appreciate everything she does for me. I am so glad that there is a day that is dedicated to mothers because it is a day that you can really express your love and appreciation for all the other days of the year. My mom is the smartest lady I know. If I have a question about anything she is the one I call. My mom has taught me how to be an adult and take care of myself. Her motto in life seems to be "Work hard: Play hard". I hope that when I am her age I will have done half of what she has!

As for Tika's mom I would like to thank her for the wonderful job she did in raising him. He is the best parent a kid could have! I often wonder why we decided I would be the stay at home parent and not him! I am always really sad that Tika's parents made the move to Hawaii because we miss them so much. Kelly always asks for her Grandma Susan and Grandpa Hiagi (She says it really good). We are looking forward to when they come to visit in August.
I would also like to say Happy Mothers Day to Cassie. She is the one who has taught me everything I know as far as being a mom goes. If I have any questions about kids she is the one to call. She is the most patient and loving mother I know. I have been laying in bed the last few nights trying to imagine this summer without her and the kids and I don't know what I am going to do. Last summer we were attached at the hip, Kelly even called her Mama Cassie. I know it is only 3 short months but I am going to be so lonely!

We try to hang out as much as we can but it often feels like a "Cookoo's Nest"She always tries to make we me push my limits!

Happy Mothers day to all the moms out there! I think this is the hardest yet most rewarding job there is.

20 HOURS of driving in one week!

I have had a very eventful week to say the least! My usual week consists of sitting at my house with my kids, playing in the backyard, naps, and a few times a week going to work. This week was about the opposite! It all started last Thursday when me and 5 of my friends went to St George. It was so much fun hanging out with all of them with no kids! Friday we went to Vegas and had way to much fun playing a little three card! D'Laina was the big winner of the day and she was nice enough to share the wealth! She was trying to help others who didn't have as much money and bought all the groceries! She is the best friend ever! While she was a winner I was definitely a NOT! It kinda put a downer on me but I was over it pretty quick! So Saturday we just hung out and went to the outlets, Outback for dinner, and Cold stone for desert! Sunday we just woke up and left. It really was so fun seeing everyone and I can't wait to do it again. Thanks Tika for taking care of the kiddies!


Monday Cassie had her new baby boy Dirk! Having a baby is the most amazing miracle I have ever seen! I love watching her have her babies even if I am uninvited! She is so amazing! Dirk was Cassie's biggest baby yet weighing in at 8 lbs 2 oz and measuring 19 inches long!

Do they get any cuter then this!!!

Tika had Wednesday and Thursday off work so he was getting a little antsy and just wanted to do something! We are so used to doing what we want when we want so this new job is a little draining on our spontaneity! So Wednesday after riding our bikes from our house to Cassie's (just had to throw that in there, That's a long way for me!) We decided to make our first trip Back to Wyoming since we moved one year ago. It was a lot of fun staying with Montel and Mekelli and Kelly loves Mia and KJ! We just stayed one quick day and then drove the 3 hours back home. Montel was kind enough to send home a ton of dress up clothes!

Thanks for the clothes Montel!

Hallie is the biggest cheese ball ever, She had me take a ton of pictures and she had a pose for all of them!

Gotta LOVE him!

Well that trip to Wyoming just wasn't enough for Tika so we asked my mom to babysit for the night and drove ANOTHER 3 HOURS to Wendover. We love riding the bus out there! We played bingo on the bus (We each Won once) Then when we got there ate at the Buffet, played a little blackjack, and Poker. It has been a while since I played poker so I was a little nervous but I WON a couple hands! Oh I almost forgot our favorite game of the night Wheel of Fortune! We stayed a few hours out there and slept the whole way home on the bus! We got home about 4 in the morning so we were both a little tired the next day!

A brush with death!

Poor little Kai Kai got his first real goose egg bonk! Kelly never really got any goose eggs (knock on wood!!!) Cassie is packing up her house to move and is sorting everything for me to take while she is gone and she was nice enough to set out a little (Like less then 2 feet tall) slide. Well turns out Kai doesn't know that you have to go down on your butt and not face first. His little forehead (OK, OK big forehead) and nose really got it...

Easter and 15 months

Yes I know it has been a while... Kai is now 15 months! It it crazy how fast the time has gone by. at his appointment he only weighed 24 lbs which is only the 40th percentile. I have a really hard time keeping weight on my kids once I stop nursing. he measured 33 inches tall which is the 88th percentile. The doctor said it is fine that he is losing weight as long as he is getting the right nutrition and it stops happening so I'm not really worried about it. Kai doesn't talk he only says ba which means, ball, bread, book, bite, banana, you know anything that starts with a B. :) He will occasionally spit out a mama or papa but not very often. He is a really funny kid and he loves to tease Kelly. He is a climber and that is a new challenge for me! It drives me crazy he can get on anything! He loves balls, outside, the tramp, kisses, and bows. Yes he loves to wear Kelly's bows and I love to let him!



Easter
This Easter was much more fun the last... I think it will just get better every year as the kids get older. Last Easter Kelly just cried and wouldn't touch the eggs (She is afraid of EVERYTHING) But this year both the kids were running to get the eggs and fill there baskets. On Saturday we went and had and egg hunt with Montell and her family and then Sunday we went to my Grandma's for dinner. I love all my family get-togethers and spending time with them!

Kelly's 1st hair cut!

I noticed that Kelly's hair was getting long and straggly and realized I have never cut it so I decided it was time. I was always to cheap to pay to get my hair cut growing up (All of you have probably cut my hair a time or two!) and well the same goes for Kelly I guess! So I decided I would give it a try! I really need to know how to cut a boys hair because Kai is way over due! I cut a couple inches off the top once but now it is getting long!