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Alrighty folks....this is how things roll around this house


We own balls...of every shape and size...all types.


We can line up our airplanes perfectly, they are right ready for takeoff.


We know each and every one of these little superhero's by name, on occasion we even "become" them.


We have many dino's set up, ready to attack....we can even tell you which are herbivores and which are carnivores.


Which brings us to Tuesday....doctor appointment for me and the peanut. Oh, we found out alright...whats it gonna be people. Went shopping today for the kids, needed some new fall clothes for them and just take a look at what I brought home for the newest little member of our family......














Yep, its official. I am about to be a mom of THREE little boys. Can you believe it, cause I can't. Oh my golly goodness, every time I think about it I just smile and feel happy all over. We couldn't be more thrilled. My doctor's original guess was actually a girl, but my mothers intuition was stronger than that....and I knew it was another boy. I didn't believe her for one second. And sure enough, our ultrasound showed a definite little kickstand. I love it, how lucky am I to get these three little men to raise. We absolutely can't wait for Mr. Drake Thiago Cano to join us.


Me and Drake at 17 weeks along....I am in love...already!

My "Baby"

who really isn't a baby anymore. I was looking back through my recent posts and realized something. Carson has been hogging this blog. Not intentionally, I guess he just has had a lot going on. Being the oldest and all he is always out experiencing new things, which of course requires a post. My baby Bejaou is getting a little left out. So I decided to snap a few pictures of my feisty little mister today....after all today he is exactly 21 months old.

I know I have mentioned many times that this kid gives me a run for my money. He tests me, and tests me and tests me. I can't tell you how many times a day I want to just scream....as loud as I can, maybe throw a bit of a temper tantrum myself (show him, he is not the only one that can do that.) He does things Carson never even dreamed about doing, I truly didn't know kids came like this. He is such a handful, I am constantly asking myself how I am going to have the patience to raise him. I am a true believer in different parenting styles for each kid....cause my kids are night and day.

However, as trying as this little boy is.....he is absolutely endearing at the same time. Its not so much that he is naughty, he is just so incredibly curious and doesn't understand boundaries and limitations. Along with all that, he has the absolute sweetest little heart. I have never met someone I wanted to just pull my hair out one second, and the next second he is giving me that little look that just melts my heart. He is such a cuddly, snuggly, lovable little boy. And my goodness sakes, he loves his mama. My favorite time of the day is early, early morning. He usually wakes up in his crib around 5:00 or so, and we always go and get him and bring him to our bed. He is so cute, cause he squirms around until he finds me, then he snuggles right in next to me. With his little arm around me I might add and falls right back to sleep. With our heads next to each other. I love it, it is the perfect start to my day. Makes me forget, just for a moment the previous day....when he screamed the entire way through the grocery store cause he didn't want to be trapped in the cart. I choose to ignore the fact that he got into my mascara and left a big black stain all over my bathroom rug. The fact that I can't even walk outside without him running straight for the road. Yeah, I forgot all those things in those early hours of the morning as I lay there next to my little baby.

So trying as he is, I am trying to soak up every minute I have with him these next 5 months while he remains "my baby". I feel sad sometimes thinking I am jipping him of this time. I had 3 1/2 years with it being just Carson and I, I feel like I gave him everything I had. Now I got this time with Lincoln for just 2 short years, until the next one comes along. I worry thinking there won't be enough of me to go around, that I won't be able to give all that these precious little ones of mine require. I'm sure we will be fine, just feeling a little sentimental I guess. Anyways, love you so much Lincoln....you will always be my baby Bejaou.

First "Big Catch"

Technically, it wasn't Carson's big catch...more like Thiago's. However, they gave Carson all the glory. My dad came and picked up Thiago and Carson last weekend and the three of them headed up to Idaho for a day of fishing. Carson has never been, and quite honestly Thiago hasn't really either. My dad gave Carson a fishing pole and tackle box filled with supplies for his birthday and has been dying to take his little grandson out and show him the ropes. It was an early morning for the little guy, but he absolutely loved it. My dad had soooo many treats and drinks and all kinds of fishing supplies. Carson was amazed. Unfortunately, it was a slow day and not a whole lot of fish were biting. Thiago was the only one who caught one. Still a great day, I am so glad the three of them got to spend this time together. Carson sure loves his Papa Jeff.

A-M

This was the funnest post ever...we were challenged by a little blogging buddy of mine to come up with pictures for every letter of the alphabet. A-M to get us started and next week I will finish up with N-Z. I had so much fun coming up with the ideas, a few letters took a little bit of thought but most just popped into my head. Here goes..



A-Aquatic center today. Quite windy and a little cooler than I like, but still fun. Weird weather we are having for August.


B-Baby bump at 16 weeks along. It is true what they say, you show faster with each baby. I have been sticking to my exercising pretty well but I just can't hide that ever growing tummy.


C-Clean, squeaky clean. Nothing better than freshly scrubbed babes all ready for bed. I just can't kiss those sweet, lotioned up cheeks enough.


D-Date night. Went to Texas Roadhouse and "Inception" this past weekend. If you haven't seen it....GO!!! Sooooo good.


E-Elle. Who else but my best girl. She was feeling a little camera shy, but I got a cute candid one of her anyways.


F-freshly mowed green grass. I absolutely LOVE that smell, love it, love it. Probably my all time favorite summer smell.


G-Grandparents. My kids have the best ones out there. Had a great Sunday dinner mom, especially the part where Lincoln slept for 3 hours and you and I just got to hang out...love moments like that.


H-Houseguests...we are feeling a little lonely now that our friends have gone home. Jen and the kids were here for a night, best night of Carson's little life.


I-Ice...in the cooler that is. Nothing says summer more than a cooler stocked up with good food.


J- ahhhh, Johny Kolaches. I love these little babies. Thiago sold an account a few years ago to this little bakery in Salt Lake. Every now and then he brings me a stash home. Some are filled with meat and some with fruit. Both are delicious.


K-Kiss. Doesn't Lincoln look thrilled, usually he is all about kisses. Just chose to be difficult when I wanted a picture of it.


L-Lunch with mom. I am making myself super hungry, if you can't tell I think about food alot these days.


M-Mickey Mouse. Lincoln has got mad love for this "mouse". They are best friends and this mouse goes every where with him. Halloween....I have a costume idea.


There we go...there is my first half. If you are looking for a fun post, do this. I swear it was so much fun.

Roastin' Mallows..

Some of this....


and a roaring one of these....


makes for a great night as far as our family is concerned....Yum, aren't you just hungry looking at that. I am.


At the start of the summer, Thiago absolutely insisted we buy one of these little firepits. At first I thought it was going to be a complete waste of money, however I can't believe how much we have used this thing. We love it!!









Any night that we don't have a whole lot going on, we light it up. I make sure to have Smore makings on hand....you never know when we are going to be ready for one. My kids love it. You would think it was Christmas morning the way Carson reacts every time we tell him we are going to light the fire. And Lincoln, well he's Lincoln. Unfortunately he spends most of his time trapped in his highchair, while we shove food at his face trying to keep him preoccupied. If he is set free, he just gets a little too close to that hot flame. Poor kid, wonder when we are going to be able to let him have a little more freedom. Guess when he starts behaving himself. Ahhh, summer....wish it would just keep on going.

Still friends....

We've been graduated for 9 years, 2 of us have lived out of state, 9 going on 11 kids later, life has definetely taken us all in different directions...yet we are still just as close as ever. My most bestest friends ever...Jen, Teryl, Stacey, me and Deeann. Love these girls. Its hard for us to get together with so many different schedules and activities but about twice a year we make it happen. Stace was visiting from Texas so we all got together with our families for a barbeque. Too bad it rained all night, and we were trapped inside. Oh well. A little rain can't ruin our fun. We had a great night...eating and talking. Doing what we do best. The kids played their little hearts out, our husbands were good sports and us girls had a great little reunion. Love you four...thanks for all the good times. Now and back then.


Teryl and Braden....with Cohen and baby Camden.


Jen and Eric...with Lance, Luke, and miss Katelynn.


Deeann and Jeremy with baby boy who is seriously due any day now. (his little name might be Dexter, might)


Stacey and Nick...with Mitchell and Faye


and us....you know us.