Can I just say...

That I am absolutely in love with this little girl. Sadie and I got to spend some alone time together last night and today. James took a little trip to Colville to pick up James Micheal with the other kids leaving me home with Sadie for a break. I have loved all my newborns, but I am trying my hardest to remember Sadie this little. She has quite the cry, unlike any of the other children, and she is a projectile spitter-upper. My mom said I was a projectile child, so she must be following in my footsteps. She takes a binky very well, which I am super excited about and is hardly fussy,as of right now! She does look like her siblings, but James and I agree she is definitely different, as in more Audra than James. Which is nice, after having three James clones' I think I finally might have a look a like. She is so adorable. I guess I might be gushing a little bit, but if anyone can gush, it's me right?

Sadie's First Photo Shoot with Grandma McIntire

Here are some pictures my mom took yesterday and today. I am just loving this little girl and we are all enjoying dressing her up. Here is my little darling.

Sadie Belle Divis

Well, after feeling like waiting forever, our little Sadie finally arrived. She was born at 3:12 pm on December 9th, 2010. She was 8 pounds and 3 ounces. And a whopping 20 inches long. Here are some pictures of her. I will be going into more detail about her birth on my preggy blog. I figured that a lot of people aren't going to want to read it, but I would like to write it down for journal purposes.

James and I leaving for the hospital:


Waiting in the hospital for some contractions:

Sadie moments after birth:

At the hospital in our room:

We love you Sadie, and are so happy you are finally here!

No Sadie Yet!

Well after the weirdest false labor weekend of my life, I still have no little girl. She has dropped this weekend. I mean really dropped, if she was any lower, she wouldn't be in my tummy anymore. I go to the doctor tomorrow, and I am hoping by some miracle he will get my labor going. If not, I will be getting induced on the 10th, let's just hope I don't make it till then. Here is me at 38 weeks and 4 days, and yes this is the last time I am going to be doing my hair and makeup until this girl is on the outside. I will post on my baby blog tomorrow, if I have any news.

So I Totally Made It!

So, I made it through Thanksgivng, due to wonderful in-laws and lots of extended family. I am doing well, and the doctor said it would be ok if I had her any day now. I am soo excited to see you Sadie. Yay for being 38 weeks, lets hope it is over soon.

A Little Update on Sadie!

Well, I went to the doctor yesterday, and got some good news and bad news. Warning if you don't like hearing words like dialation, then don't read this. So I went to the doctor, to get my weekly check now that I am in my last month. I had been feeling pretty cruddy lately. I was having lots of braxton hicks, and I could tell her head was dropping into my pelvis. So, I told the doctor and he checked me. Turns out I am already dialated to a three and her head is well into my pelvis.

Let's just say that Dr. Fern was not very happy about this, she isn't quite full term, so if she was born now she would have to be in the hospital for at least a week to make sure her lungs were developed. Which, I really don't want, I have had a girl in the NICU before and it was not FUN! So he said I had to try my hardest to keep her in me for at least a week and a half if not two weeks! So how do you keep a baby in you for that much longer, when she obviously wants to come too early? STRICT REST. My doctor said to lay down for most of the day, no lifting, no housework that is strenuous, no anything!!

Which is very frustrating, because I have been feeling very good this pregnancy, but I don't want her to come early. So my house may be messy and my kids unkept, but I am going to try my hardest to make sure this baby girl is full term. My husband put is perfect, when he said," Did you ever think you would be put on rest so that a baby could stay inside of you?" Never in a million years!! I always want them to come early, but not this early.

Sorry this post is so long, but I am trying to curb my anxiety by writing it down. Happpy Thanksgiving everyone. Let's pray I make it to the first week of December.

So One ER Visit Later

It has been 5 glorious years of James Micheal not having any major catastrophes that we have had to go to the ER, until...today. Our James Micheal swallowed a magnet at 1:30 in the afternoon. I was just getting ready to clean the bathroom, Evan was down for a nap, and James Micheal was getting ready to watch a movie. He came crying into the room saying he swallowed a rock and that the doctors were going to have to cut him open. I called James, luckily he was heading home from work. I woke up Evan and took him and James to the ER. James got to the ER when I did, so he took over and I went to go pick up Makayla from school.

After I picked up Makayla, I had to go to my ultrasound for Sadie, so Makayla came with me. Sadie is doing well and is huge. I am going to be induced December 10th if I don't have her till then...which I doubt, I always go early.

Back to James Micheal, I got back from my appointment and they had to do an X-ray to see if the magnet had moved far enough down for him to pass it and to make sure there was only one in there. I stayed and James took the other two home for dinner. I couldn't go into the X-ray with him because of the baby in my belly, but he was a champ and didn't cry once.

Luckily the magnet is far enough down that he can pass it normally, I just get the joy of making sure it passes. YUCK!! Oh the joys of being a mom. Here is his X-ray!! My poor little dude, at least he learned his lesson and got a cheeseburger for being such a good sport.

A Little Comparison

So I took a picture of my tummy with James Micheal at 33 weeks and 2 days, and a picture of me today in the same shirt at 35 weeks and 5 days. All I can say is what a difference a couple of weeks can make. Sadie is definitely riding lower these days, and I can tell she is dropping. Just thought it was amazing how much you can see the growth of the baby just from my stomach.

What I am Grateful For

I know November just started, but I need to get my thankful post in now. Because, honestly, I will be about 37 weeks pregnant around Thanksgiving, and I don't know if I will be grateful for anything, besides the fact that this baby will be coming out of me soon. So, I will do it now, while I am still grateful for other things.

1. I am very grateful for my husband. Not a lot of men would work, go to school, and let his wife stay at home and continue to have children, even though he thinks she is crazy for having another one! I am thankful that the spare time he does have he helps me with the kids and plays with them. This is a recently realized gratitude, as I cannot seem to get on the floor and play with them right now, and he carries Makayla down to bed which is a difficult feat for me.

2. I am thankful that I have family that lives so close and can help me when I have a billion appointments, especially you Mariah! Thanks for all your help this pregnancy, your free babysitting does not go unnoticed and I owe you big time.

3. I am thankful for medicine. I know wierd, but really thank heavens I have a doctor who knows how to take care of me and my babies. I love knowing that if I have any complications the doctor can help. That has also been a lot on my mind lately since our little Sadie is coming soon, and how much they helped after Makayla was born.

4.I am thankful for church. Even though it takes me way to long to get the kids in their Sunday best and lots of tears and fighting, Sunday is still my favorite day! I am grateful that if the one thing the kids see us be consistent with is church attendance, that is good enough for me.

5. I am grateful for my friends. James and I have been blessed with friends that understand and love us. They are all very special to us and incredibly supportive. It is nice to know we aren't alone a lot of times. Russ and Emily, you know I am talking about you. The Lord has found some really good people for us to associate with and I really appreciate that. I didn't forget Chris and Camille either, it was so nice to find friends who have been through the same things as us and still made it, awesome!


6.Well last but not least, I think we all know what my last thankful post will be about...my kids. Nothing has been more fulfilling and more difficult than being a mom to my 3 soon the be 4 kids. It is very comforting to know that I have 3 little spirits that love me unconditionally. There is no other way I have felt God's love more than when a new child is given to us. There have been many tears and painful memories for unknown reasons in James and I's life, but the Lord always makes it right and blesses us a hundred fold. This little girl coming to our family is definitely a few of those blessings. I am so excited to meet her and love her.

Those are only 6 of things I am grateful for, there are a lot more like egg nog, costco muffins, and french fries, but that might have more to do with the pregnancy.

My Maternity Model

James Micheal decided he would try the pregnant thing out for himself. Which one of us do you think is due first?

Happy Halloween!

Since Halloween was on a Sunday this year, we celebrated on Saturday. James Micheal painted a pumpkin Saturday afternoon. My friend Alicia came over and visited for a few hours. Her husband had a big engineering test, so she needed a place to come and chill for 8 hours. She brought her little one Penelope, who is just adorable. I loved holding her and cuddling. It sure made me excited for our little Sadie. Anyways,after she left we all got ready for the Ward Trunk or Treat. The kids all looked so adorable, and I swear every time we dress them up it just amazes me how much older they are getting. Here are my babies all dressed up....one more year grown...sigh!

Makayla was a fairy princess that liked to growl, James Micheal was the awesome batman, and Evan was an adorable tiger.

Primary Program, Princess, and Puppy!

James Micheal's Primary Program was on Sunday. He recited his part very well, and sang most of the songs, which is a big improvement because he didn't sing any of the songs last year. I can't believe how much he has grown.

Here is a picture from his last primary program:

This was taken on Sunday. He just isn't a little baby anymore. It makes me sad!

Makayla is doing really well. Walking more and more everyday and loves nursery and preschool. It is hard to believe she will be in the Primary Program next year. Here is a picture of her right before church. She is just a little tired.My little princess.

And last but not least is our Evan. He crawls everywhere and enjoys getting into everything. You can always see him following someone around. We call him our little puppy. He enjoys taking things that fall on the floor. This is a picture of him right after Makayla feel asleep at the table. He had her sippy cup in his mouth before her eyes were both closed.

MAKAYLA IS WALKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So year after year of wondering, praying, and anticipating, MAKAYLA GRACE took her first steps on her own today. She has done it several times on her own today. I can't believe it. I knew I would never forget this day,it has been a loooonnnnggg time coming. Here is said proof of my girl. I am so proud of her. What was great about it too was James and I both got to see it together for the first time. TOTALLY AMAZING DAY!!!!!!!!!!!

Makayla all ready for School!

So I needed to do a post dedicated to Makayla, since lately I haven't done any!! I know bad mommy. Well Makayla started school this year with a new teacher and I really, really love her. She has had several blind children in her class before so she knows exactly how to, and how not to treat her. She is learning to walk with a cane and doing really well. We are seriously hoping she decides to get the courage to walk on her own soon. She has all the skills she is just lacking in confidence. We make her walk everywhere now though, and I think it is working. Practice does make perfect.

Makayla is very excited about her baby sister too. She is always coming and hugging her baby sissy in momma's tummy. She never did that with Evan and I really think she and Sadie have some sort of connection. She always says,"Sadie Belle is my sister, she's in heaven." I am so happy that Makayla will have a sister and be able to experience something I never got to as a child. I also think that even though they will be almost four years apart, because of Makayla's delays they might be on more of the same level than a normal child would be with a new baby sister.

Well, that is the update on Makayla, she is happy, healthy, and full of sass, just like always. Here are a couple of pictures of her before she headed off to school. I tried to get her to smile but it is almost impossible to get a wonderful picture of that girl!

Rub-a-dub-dub!

Well it has officially begun, James started college again so our time as a family will be limited. Especially come spring when he will be starting his bachelors program! While he is at night school 2 days a week I have the joy of being severely pregnant and trying to deal with 3 toddlers, oh the joys! But, as a mom, there are some good moments too being very pregnant and trying to give your kids baths. I can't really kneel very long anymore so I am confined to sitting on the toilet seat and watching my two boys go at it! Evan discovered bubbles today, and how much he loves them, and how much he loves putting them on his and his brother's face. Example Below:


Evan has also been enjoying the joys of cars and trains. The boy literally has gone up and down the couch at least 10 times today with a toy car. So I took a picture!

Makayla is doing really well in preschool and I need to do a post dedicated to her very soon. She looks so cute getting on the bus everyday with her giant pink backpack,little white cane, and black pea coat. It is honestly adorable!!!!

I am also planning on moving Evan down to his brothers room this weekend into our playpen, not the bed, he is just way too small and way to accident prone! The reason why I am doing it so early is because well, I have a feeling Evan and his little sister are not going to have very loving feelings towards each other in the beginning. Evan loves being the baby, I am not exaggerating...LOVES! So I don't want him to feel like we had the baby and now he gets kicked out of the baby room, so thus the early transition. And speaking of Sadie, she is getting SOOOOO BIG! Is it really almost October? Here is proof of said growth. Here is me 3 weeks ago:

And this is me as of today, it is ridiculous!

Sadie's New Crib Set

I have been working on Sadie's crib set for quite a while and I finally finished it today. It looks great and I love it, and it was so much cheaper than buying a new bumper set! Here are some pictures of my creation. Can I say a quilt for her is in my future. Yes, I can't seem to stop now!

My Boys!

There is really no reason for this post. Just looked over and saw this, so I had to take a picture. I sure love them!

Flower Headbands and Clips!

So I have gone a little bit insane with the flower clip thing. I decided I would try to make some, and with some dollar store flowers and headbands, I made some really cute hair things. I can't believe how easy and quick they are. Here is a picture of my creations for Sadie and Makayla! And Emily, we will make some for Mirian as soon as I come and visit again.

James Micheal is 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So my little man is 5 years old now. Can I just say I do not like this growing up business. We started his birthday off by taking him to the fair on Saturday, since his birthday is always right around fair time we have made it a tradition. Our good friends Russ and Emily came up for the weekend so they got to join us at the fair. James Micheal loved the animals, he always does, but he was really into them this year! He has already told us when he grows up he wants to be an animal doctor! Here he is with some of his favorite things. Petting Baby Goats

Petting the Sheep!


Enjoying the Cows!


AAAHHHHH! Honey BEES!


Don't worry, no bunnies were harmed in the making of this picture!

Being put in jail, at the fair by the Sheriff. Let's just say I think it freaked him out enough that he will be on the straight and narrow from now on.

Sunday was James Micheal's actual birthday. We went to church and he love being sang too, and getting his candy from the bishop. We came home and had cake and icecream. I decorated the cake Saturday night, not realizing I had gotten the wrong cake decorating tools until 10 at night. So I made due with plastic bags and food coloring. Emily, Amber, and I had a good laugh trying to create this thing. It definitely isn't my best character cake but James didn't care. He told me Sunday morning he only licked the frosting twice! HA HA! Here is a pic of the disaster and him opening his presents.







Can I just say that this kid is loved soo much. I am going to be so sad next year with his first day of school. He has been such a great helper to me I don't know what I will do without him. As I was putting him to bed last night, I said to him," Ya know what I was doing this time five years ago." He said,"What". I said," I was hugging and kissing you for the first time and realizing how much you were going to change my life." I then put him to bed and cried a little as I marked his b-day off the calendar. It just all goes so fast. We LOVE YOU JAMES MICHEAL! Happy 5th Birthday!

Labor Day Vacation

For Labor Day our whole family went to go see my brother who lives in Mukilteo. It was a lot of fun. We came Friday night and watched a movie with the kids then went to bed. Saturday we went to Ocean Shores, and had a great time at the beach. The boys had a great time burying each other in sand and playing with a fake Indian Jones whip, made out of some sort of sea kelp. Makayla really didn't like the ocean, she felt really uncomfortable with all the open space and the wind, she did enjoy the sound of the ocean though. Sunday we went to James' Aunt and Uncle's House and went to church and had dinner. Monday we laid low at Brandon's and watched a movie and went out for lunch. We had such a great time and the kids all really miss their Aunt Calie, Uncle Brandon, and Liam already. The weather was great and we miss you guys. Thanks for the fun times. Here are some pictures of the trip to the ocean!