Disneyland

We had the opportunity to go to California for a couple days. the original plan was to go celebrate our anniversary, but somehow Drew found out we were going to "Mickey Park", aka Disneyland, and desperately wanted to go. We couldn't say no to that cute little face. In the midst of planning, my dear friend Serena was being sealed in the San Diego Temple and we couldn't miss that. Plus my parents planned on taking a quick trip to California also, so we met them there! We had a blast.

We are so glad we took Drewbee as it made it so fun watching his face and excitement. He loved every second and was so good! I've decided that this age is the funnest to take them. They take it all in and you can see it in their eyes.

Now to plan our next trip to Disneyland......

The pregnancy Story of Baby Bean

So here's the story. Back in September I had some really bad cramping. We went to the ER to find out I had ovarian cysts. They gave me pain medications but those didn't seem to be working so my OB decided to go ahead and drain them. He explained to me the pros and cons and that there is a possibility that he would have to remove the ovary but didn't think that would happen. First question I asked when I was coherent was did they take the ovary? The answer was sadly yes. The Dr was afraid of cancer and wanted to be safe and check them out. OK so that is a scare within itself.

Two weeks later I am in excruciating pain from the surgery...so I thought, that I ended up in the ER several times until finally my OB admitted me to run several tests. They did everything from x-rays to scans with contrast. And of course an ultrasound. They even did a routine pregnancy test. NOTHING! I just was having a hard recovery so they said.

The following week My brother in law came to town. And of course we had ice cream to celebrate them coming. Well that night should have been a sign as the ice cream tasted weird. What the heck? The next night I am getting ready for bed and I'm just not feeling myself, so my friend Jody, who is living with us for a while, went and bought me a pregnancy test. Gavin laughed at me and said there was no way and that I was completely over reacting.

So I take the test. As the lines come up and I see it's positive, I was at a loss. How could this happen? I just had surgery? The Dr said it would take some time for my hormones to balance out? And the panicking started, after I threw threw the pregnancy test at Gavin. What are we going to do? We have SIX children already! Gavin is in school and my pregnancies are not a walk in the park.

So the next morning I went to my OB's office with NO appointment and made my way back. I was able to have a blood test and Samantha, my Dr's PA, saw me to go over everything. We talked about where I was at in this pregnancy and did an ultra sound. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. This couldn't be happening. I thought for sure this was a mistake, until the ultra sound, and there it was....a little ball. Yes, this was really happening. We are really expecting!

I am now 16 weeks along and patiently waiting to hear what the verdict is on what this baby is. Will I finally get my girl? Or will we add another testosterone filled boy to this house?

We are overwhelmed and excited all together. So here we go again!

Washington DC and Trev's Wedding

Gavin and I got to go ALONE to DC this summer to do a little sight seeing, but the main event was Trevor and Michelle's Wedding in the DC Temple. It was so great to be able to spend time with The Curtis' Kids during this week. We went to the Jefferson Memorial, holocaust museum, the Smithsonian, saw the white house, Lincoln memorial and my favorite part....GEORGETOWN CUPCAKES! Did I mention I got the cupcakes for FREE because they lost my order!

To witness a sealing of two people and making the sacred covenant of marriage is one of the greatest blessings! She made a beautiful bride and Trev didn't look so bad himself ;)! They make a super cute couple and we are excited to have Michelle apart of the Curtis Clan!

Grand old time at the Grand Canyon

Can we say MAJOR catch up! We went to The Grand Canyon over memorial day weekend. We had a blast walking the trails and seeing this amazing earth that our Heavenly Father has created. We stayed overnight in Flagstaff. Which of course is always an adventure with six kids in a hotel. The kids swam and I hung out in the hotel room. We got up early in the morning and headed out. We spent several hours at the canyon, then headed to lunch at a place that looked like the Flintstones. The kids loved it! Now we can check the Grand Canyon off our list of places to visit.

Can We all Say Oooops!

I'll eventually blog the story, but for now.....BABY #7 is on it's way! And we are DONE! I have never felt more certain about something in my life! We are super excited but overwhelmed! Send girlie vibes, because this is it! I need some more estrogen in this house! Baby is Due June 19!

Sense of Relief......

We are sad that we aren't making a move but SO relieved we don't have to pack. It was a little blow to Gavin as he wasn't accepted to either schools, but on the other hand, we believe that whatever is suppose to happen will happen. There are some awesome internships next summer that he is applying for.

Things have been crazy around here. The boys have officially made the move to South Carolina. Zoe is at summer theatre camp until next Saturday. Comes home and makes her official move on Tuesday the 3rd of August. Gavin and I are also leaving that day to drive our kids to Utah, and fly out to DC for Gavin's little brothers wedding. We are looking forward to the trip without children, but dreading the drive to Utah. I am then returning to Utah and Gavin is going to Arizona. I will stay up there for a week and this will be my first official drive by myself with the three boys.

Austin is excited about starting 3rd grade and I am hyperventilating that I have a 3rd grader. Drew and Ethan are as funny and cute as they come. We love our kids and are so thankful for each one of them and their sweet little personalities.

Pictures to come of some of the cuteness that surrounds us!!!

Oh Where Oh Where will we be living

These Photos are in no particular Order. We are DYING to find out what our future holds! Keep your fingers crossed!