A month full of Blessings

We were able to make a family trip down to So Cal to visit the Brueggeman's. We knew the kids all were a little sick with runny noses but come to find out everyone had ear infections. Yep, all of them, well except Trenton. We still had tons of fun but next trip hopefully we will all be well.

Tessa, Hailey, Brooklyn and Trenton at the Brueggemans house

Nate, Brooklyn and Trenton watching the golfers in the desert

Auntie Lou Lou pushing Tessa & Brooklyn on the swings

Hailey found to pacifiers and had them both in her mouth!

Swimming

Brooklyn loves Auntie Laceys hat

Playing

Brooklyn loved running through the fountains!

Tessa Girl!!!

Becky, Peter, and Lily came to P-Town and stopped by for a visit. What a treat it was to see them. Lily is a doll

Sara took professional pictures of Trent this is just one of my little snap shots. Thanks Sara you are AMAZING!!!

A bunch of my college friends came down to go to the Junk Market Sale and hang out. What a special special treat. You girls are truely amazing I love you all so much.We made cinnamon rolls, Yum!

Karen(and Trent), Sara, Erin, Sean (and Brooklyn). Brooklyn Loves Sean.

Bri's little booth at the sale. They had amazing things, what a fun weekend. This is the booth the night before it started so not entirely finished but still looking good!

Happy Mothers Day and more!

Charolette (Haden's girlfriends mom) brought these doughnuts, the one missing I ate before dinner. YUM!

WOW!
Brooklyn loves her Brother

Bri and Trent. Bri stopped by to drop off some pictures. She was just in time to help burp Trent while I put Brooklyn down for a nap. Thanks Bri!!!

Daddy and Trent

Our friend Kathy gave Brooklyn this cute swimsuit and this is what she did with it.

Trent has had a very eventful first three weeks of life to say the least. He has already had a trip in an ambulance, been to Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, had his first IV, first stiches, and lots of shots, not to mention more to come because his newborn screening came back positive for something Brooklyn came back positive for but never really had. So he will have some more tests run, but praying he doesn't have it. This is his really cute Crayola band aid at the spot of his IV. He is a trooper. We Praise the Lord for an amazing Childrens Hospital so close to home. They took such tender care of him.

So Sleepy

Never goodbye, but see you later!

It is official Anthon, Lacey, Hailey, and Tessa have moved to So. Cal. I never thought the day would actually come, but it has. So with great sadness, yet great joy for the adventure God has set before them, we bid them a see you later! I will miss Hailey and Brooklyn laughing at each other through the windows, running up and down the driveway with their strollers, eating together, hugging, pushing and everything else.

Auntie Lulu painting their toes
Pretty in purple

Little Tessa is no longer little Tess she is getting so big. She has the best smile and she is really funny. She laughs to get you to laugh, so cute. Tessa and Trenton

Big Girl sitting up

I will miss you my dearest friend Lacey. I am so blessed to call you sister and friend. I will miss going to workout with you, out to dinner, playing with the kids, talking, going shopping, just seeing you practically everyday. I love you so much!

With Great Joy we Announce Trenton James Whittington

Smack dab in the middle of our little town of Puyallup boasts the 6th largest state fair in the U.S. The annual state fair is in September, but the Spring Fair is held in April. Lacey, Becky(Anthon's mom), Hailey, Tessa, Brooklyn and I decided to go on Friday due to the wonderful warm weather and a chance to get out and go see the animals and festivities of the fair. That is when it all started... the dreaded yet welcomed CONTRACTIONS! Less than 24 hours later...Trenton!!! Trenton was born on Saturday, April 17th, at 2:47pm. Coming one week before his due date; he weighed 7lbs 6ounces, 20 1/2" long.

I posted these pictures backwards, don't know how to fix it so we will start with the end of day 2. Relaxing at Home.

Brooklyn is quite interested and taken by her new baby brother. She likes to touch him, hug him, and check out all his features. Nose, eyes, mouth, cheecks, belly button(she is not quite sure about it yet) and on and on.

Daddy and Trent getting ready to go home.

You can't see it but my Aunt Karla made Trent this cute onesie that says "Child of God" on it. He wore it home or at least was going to until he barfed all over it.

Sweet baby boy!

After his first bath, getting his strawberry/blond hair combed.

First Bath! Brooklyn tried to take off her shirt and get in with him!

Little Feet!

Welcome to the World!

Getting weighed.

First Picture

Every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord

We had a very nice and relaxing Easter Sunday. After a great church service, we went home and took a nap, then headed out to my parents for Easter lunch/dinner.

Hailey in her pretty Easter dress.

Hailey and Brooklyn looking at the horses

Three cheers for Gigi

Brooklyn petting the horse

Hailey petting the horse

Hailey loving my cousin Lindsay's new doggie

Little Tess looked sooo cute, I don't have another picture of her, but she is getting so big and so adorable

Brooklyn taking a break from the Easter Egg Hunt

Hailey sooooo cute

Brooklyn found some eggs. Yum Yum!

And some more...

Brooklyn with Gigi and Papa. Our family friends Taylor and Emelie had these cute Easter Bunny ears and Brooklyn loved them

Mmmmmm... Chocolate

Brooklyn and Hailey playing with the bears and furniture we used to play with as kids

I love Bunnies

Cousins, Grandparents, and More

It is no secret I am ready for spring! I have six weeks to go (give or take) before baby #2 arrives and I have lost my "do everything without complaining..." attitude. I am officially tired of being sick (don't let anyone tell you it gets better after the first trimester because for me it doesn't, and if it does for you then count your blessings) i am tired of cold and rain, I am tired of viruses and colds, and to be honest I am just tired. I don't remember being this tired with Brooklyn. Ok now that I have officially complained to the point that you want to stop reading this post. Nothing is ever as bad as seems, and YES God's grace is sufficient and AMAZING, so moving on...

I took Brooklyn down to the local flower farm on a day it wasn't raining, at least for a moment, and took some amature pictures. The tulips aren't in bloom yet, that is when it really gets beautiful, but it was a good way to get out of the house, Brooklyn LOVES being outside.

Brooklyn loves birdies!!!


This is the cutest outfit that Brooklyn's auntie Laurel bought her. It is the perfect spring outfit and makes her eyes look piercingly blue!


Grandpa and Gigi Whittington came last weekend for a visit. We didn't do anything out of the ordinary but Brooklyn loved having them. They colored, went to the park, played, and of course the guys golfed! She woke up from her naps the two days after they left and would say Gigi? Papa?

My sister Rachelle and her family came from Idaho to celebrate her husband JB's dads retirement, so we got to visit them. It is amazing how fast kids grow. The kids had lots of fun playing together. Brooklyn loves to follow the big kids around. I had to laugh because Lauren just over 1 year, holding baby Tessa in the picture is a crack up. Brooklyn won't smile for the camera, ever, and Hailey could care less, but here is little Lauren.. you say smile and point the camera at her and she grins from ear to ear, posing for the camera holding her baby cousin. She is totally my sisters daughter, rachelle used to put us younger kids is cheesy poses and take pictures of us, I love it!

Devon (6 in May), holding Hailey(18 months), Lauren (14 months), Tessa(5 months), Cameron(4), Brooklyn(19 months)