Little League

We have finally completed our little league season. There are two more tournament games but we will be eliminated soon. Cole did a fantastic job in his first season of Coach Pitch! He got quite a few hits and in some games not so much :) He is a great fielder though and stops almost anything that comes his way. We had a lot of fun this season and got to know some really good friends. I am glad that we were able to participate this year. I was the team mom and it was pretty hilarious because I am not so organized and some of the moms are SUPER organized! I drove them nuts being so relaxed and chill about the whole situation. It was fun though and Cole loved having me do all the things for the team. I had to make a basket filled with goodies to be auctioned off and mom and I made a banner for the team. I thought it was quite adorable. I should have taken a picture of it! Maybe I will. Anyway, I am glad it is over and had a great time. See ya next season!

OH BABY!

So, I am so excited to be having another baby. It came as quite a suprise. Andrew was already talking vasectomy and I wanted another baby so badly. Then the news came and it is true. I have seen the heartbeat! I went to the Dr. and she said that I was due on December 8th. Then I had my ultrasound. They do that a lot because of my BIG anemia problem...I am considered high risk. The ultrasound technician told me I am not due until Christmas Eve! HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? That is a huge discrepancy but all I care about is that it is healthy and hopefully a girl ;) I'll take a boy too but Kiley really wants a sister. The kids are so happy that they are doing most of my chores! Kiley doesn't want me to overdo it. We are so happy to have this addition to our home!

Monumental Week

So...this has been quite the week for the Knudsen family! First, my little Wyatt gave up his binky cold turkey! This is an amazing feat for us. Cole had his until he was 4 1/2. I am so proud of him. Wyatt just walked to the garbage and threw it in saying "momma I'm a big boy!"

The other amazing thing that happened is that Cole who is now 7 1/2 was at the Crawfords on thursday and Heather said Cole you want to learn to ride a bike? He was so nervous but in about 20 minutes he was really getting it and within an hour he had it down! This is huge in his life because he has major balance issues because of his eyes. He must really trust Heather! I was so proud of him. I was jumping up and down like an idiot. Now, he rides like he has been riding for years. I love how confident he is now!

Cole's other big news is that he was in a baseball game and hit all three times he was up to bat and he made it in twice. He was so proud! It was truely an awesome game. I just love it when things work out and all is well. Cole really needed those hits. He was really getting discouraged and now he can't wait to go to baseball! Yea!!

Kids Can Be So Cruel

Lately Kiley has been coming home from school telling me that the girls in her class keep making fun of her. She tells me that she isn't pretty enough and that her clothes are always the same. I hate to be the kind of mom that puts emphasis on what you wear...so, what do I do? They tell her that they won't play with her unless she gives them things. How do I raise her to be a confident happy girl? I tell her that those kind of people don't need someone as special as her as a friend. I also tell her that truly beautiful people are kind and loving. I just hope she will listen to me and realize what a special little girl she is. She is beautiful inside and out and I can't imagine anyone being mean to her. Lets all hope that our children can find kindness in our schools.

My Cutie Pie

I keep forgetting to write the cute things Wyatt says to me. A few weeks ago I was upset and I was crying. I usually try not to cry in front of the kids but it couldn't be helped. He walked over and hugged me and said its okay. That made me cry more so finally he put his hands on his hips and said in a very grown up voice "Mom, I am a baby and you are a mom. Quit your crying!" It was so funny. Of course he cheered me up and all was well. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to be a mom to three wonderful kids. They are so good to me and caring. I love my life with them and Andrew.

I'm Getting Too Old For This

So this past month I turned 32. I am officially old. :) I went to a Spring Training game with Andrew's work team and it was a lot of fun getting to know his peeps.

Then we drove to Joseph City and saw Spencer and Dallin in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Spencer was Adam and Dallin was a Suitor. They were so GOOD! I love to watch them grow up and do amazing things. They really are great kids. It was a lot of fun to spend time with Julie's family. We really miss them.

On Thursday I had my wisdom teeth pulled out! OUCH! I am glad that I will never have to do that again. I had no idea what to expect but so far so good. I am REALLY sore but it isn't too terrible. I am just glad that it is over with. Mom and Dad have been so good to me. They have taken over watching my kids while I recovered. I am so appreciative of them and all that they do for us. I love them so much.

These are the times that you have to sit back and realize that there are wonderful people in your life that love and care for you in your time of need. And I am truly grateful!

The Past 9 Years

The past 9 years have been monumental in my life. 9 years ago today I married the love of my life. We were married in the Mesa, Arizona Temple and had the best party after at my parents Reception Center!

We have experienced great things. The first being the birth of our children. Cole is now 7, Kiley is 5 and Wyatt is 2 going on 10! We bought our first real home a year ago and are serving in our ward. I am Primary chorister and Andrew in the Sunday School presidency.

We are happier than ever and I cannot imagine my life without my best friend by my side. He is my everything. I love you Andrew! Happy Anniversary!