Past Weekend

Well this past weekend wasn't a very exciting one (which are always the best kind). We hung out around home and went to dinner Saturday night. On Sunday we got to church 15 minutes early, which is record time for us even though we can't blame our lateness on kids (it's a new idea Alan had so we can sit closer to the front) and on the way I mentioned to Alan that the people that get to church early always get asked to say the prayer, and thats exactly what happened but we dont mind. It was nice to sleep in and catch up on a quite weekend with nothing to do. Tomorrow is the second placement for Nursing school..so kept your fingers crossed! My fingers are tripled crossed! Anyways, that's about it! :)

Official

It's official....Abby's pregnant. (For those of you who don't know Abby, she is our pup) Alan and I have tried not to believe it and actually ignored her ever growing belly, but it was confirmed last night when we brought her upstairs for bed and she laid down with her belly sticking out for us to see. It was almost like she KNEW we didn't believe her. So I figured out a timeline...while we were babysitting Sarah and Dan's kiddos early in Feb I rememeber Alan talking to my brother David on his birthday and mentioning Luke and Abby together, which means we have less than 25 days to prepare for puppies. Abby is already 36 days or 5 weeks into her pregnancy and normally dogs are pregnant 60-63 days or 9 weeks. So after realizing she is knocked up I did a little research on the internet and talking to my brother. (David and Lindsay had 8 boxer puppies 2 yrs ago) I have to admit I'm pretty nervous about the whole birthing part even though Abby is a good dog and will take care of it, I just KNOW she is going to find some random place in our home to birth her puppies! (i.e. the closet or under the bed) So let me know if anyone is looking for a puppy cause in about 2 1/2-3 months we'll have some for sell! (Mom, you know, Mattie really needs a friend to play with, she's lonely outside all day!) :)

California

On the way out excited to be going to Grandpa/Grandma's:

Working on Mom/Dad's house (kids on the roof):

Dad getting his Silver Beaver Award:

Brianna getting her ears pierced:
Hanging out with friends:

SAD to be going back home:

Thankful Thursday

My sister in law Megan sometimes writes why she's grateful it's Friday on her blog and since it's always so much fun to read I decided today I'm thankful for Thursday for a few reasons. Here they are:

-In about 4 hours I will be off work and on my way to California. Which brings me to thankful reason #2...
-No work tomorrow so it's like TODAY is Friday!
-Long weekend even though today and Sunday include a 6 hour drive, we are going in Leah and Carl's van which means entertainment by Imi and Ma'a there and back.
-Even though I did not get placed in nursing school this last placement, I did receive an email (after a not so nice email sent by yours truly) from the director of nursing stating they do placement for fall until August, to be patient because I'm in a "good place"...leaves me hopeful.
-Last night I signed on to my school account and saw a 94% on my Statistics test taken earlier that day.
-No school next week SPRING BREAK!
-Get to visit Dad and Mom this weekend
-Got an email today showing everything being built around my town including Target, Home Depot, Red Robin, Chili's, Old Navy, etc.
-Other reasons that leave me thankful everyday: my wonderful husband, my health, and the cutest nephews and nieces around, among all the others!


What are some reasons you're thankful today?

Little Jessica

Here's a little video of Jessica this morning. I was trying to video her saying "Hi" cause she'll wave and say "I!" and I wanted to get her making her piggy noise with her nose which she does when she sees you do it (which is the sound I'm making in the video) but she thought Brock and her sparkly shoes were more interesting...which at most times...they are!

Welcome to the family Carson Craig Bennett!

We are an Aunt and Uncle again!

Yesterday at 5:32 p.m. Megan and James welcomed Carson Craig Bennett to the bunch! He weighed in at 6 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20 inches long. Carson makes 12 grandchildren to Mom and Dad Bennett making the count 9 grandsons and 3 granddaughters! For not even being one day old, he is already so alert and looking around at everything! He is so little and we are SOOO glad to have a new addition to love and hold!

Here are a few pictures of the handsome boy!

Cute Bums

I forgot to post this picture, but I was going through arranging pictures in folders on my computer and saw it again. This picture was at the Zoo two weeks ago with the Alisa's. We went while we were watching Dan/Sarah's bambinos. The picture is of Jake, Brock and Imi about to fall in the Sting Ray pool! :)I had to send my camera in earlier this week because my lens won't open and close and since it's been gone I've realized how much I miss it! I'm always pulling my camera out of my purse and taking pictures! In fact before I sent it out I waited until the "right" time on my calender. I didn't want it to be gone when we had something to do important or a birthday coming up so I didn't have my camera! They said it should only take 5-7 days so I better have it back before Baby Bennett arrives!