Baby Kicks

I'm not one that enjoys pregnancy. It makes me super guilty to say that, because I truly know what a blessing it is to be able carry a baby in my body. Despite not enjoying how I feel during the 9 month gestation period , I know it is such a miracle.
I have been sick this week and the baby, normally very, very, active, hadn't been moving as often, or as strongly. We decided to try playing some music and see what Baby did. We played some of our very favorite classical songs and Baby went crazy! I loved it. It was so amazing to see the movements of this tiny little person inside me responding to some of the most beautiful music in the world.
I am so thankful for this opportunity to have this new little family member growing healthy and strong inside my body. It is such a witness of the true miracle of life and I cannot say how grateful I am to be able to experience it one last time.

Kauai Fair

The Kauai Fair came to town and we had to go. It's kind of like the city fairs in Utah but way more expensive. Seriously, Spencer kept talking about how much cheaper everything in Utah was. You had to pay to get in, each ticket was $1 and some rides took 6 tickets per person. Even the petting zoo cost $. But it is one of the few things like this around here and it's only once a year so I kept reminding him that these are the memories our children will have and it's important to make them.There were pig races, which were interesting to see. They loved the rides, but I think their favorite part was the petting zoo and getting to hold the animals. The kids were very sweet and gentle with them and it was so fun to see them enjoying the animals. 

Si, Ainy, and Ty 

 Mad and Baby Shay

Pig Races

Madelyn's 3rd Birthday

Madelyn's birthday was celebrated a little early because Spencer was going to be working and things just aren't as fun if he's not able to be around. I posted late though because I was late with Sienna's birthday post and didn't want her to feel overshadowed. Don't ask how I plan to keep up when I have this new baby!

We had our good friends the Clarks and the Jenkins over. They're like our family here and we are so lucky to have them! Madelyn is all about dolls, dress-up, princess and pink. Seriously, she's so funny. I love seeing my children grow and their own little personalities develop. She is just her little self and we didn't really do anything to make her that way. It's just who Mad is and I love it! We are so blessed to have her in our lives. Happy Birthday Baby Girl! We love you!

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