A day late....

.....Or not, I am thinking not, It is never to late post all the may things you are thankful for right? I have been very bad about taking pics this last month. So I will take some later today and edit them in. OK, I really don't know how to start, my head is always a jumbled mess so bare with me and please note these are in no particular order besides that is how they came to mind. I am so very thankful for my husband. He is the best husband I could as for. Right now as I am typing he is out on a Santa mission, going through the dreaded "Black Friday" so we can have a special surprise under the tree for JD. And he took Kaden with him since Kaden decided to be an early riser. He also told me I could go back to sleep. But I knew if I didn't get this done while the house is quiet and everyone sleeping it probably wouldn't get done. Vernon is my best friend. LOL, even if he did just call to let me know how much he dislikes me ATM. And that my car isnt big enough to fit the gift :( Darn it! Santa could we borrow your sleigh? Who would have thunk after all these years and all of our differences, we would still be happy to be together...at least until I turn 30, right hun?

I guess next I should move on the kids... I am so grateful for all my kids and each one has a special place in our family. So I will post a bit about each one and a little tiny piece of why I am so thankful for them.

Jaron (aka-JD)- He was such a surprise I wasn't sure I was ready for. But I know in a lot of ways he was meant to be. Yes, his father and I were young and not married at first. But he helped us grow not only up but also together. He is so smart and and comes home saying words I had no idea he knew and uses them properly. It just blows me away to hear him read to me. I love that he still likes for me to sing to him at night. I hope he always does!

Danica- She was just the swift kick in the behind I needed. I thought I knew everything and I needed some humbling. And she was just the girl to do it. She was a schedule baby, something I didn't think I needed in my life (schedule, that is). But threw her I have learned that a schedule and a plan are actually very good things. I love her hugs and kisses and her I love you that she gives freely every day. I love to see her so stubborn and hardheaded. Vernon says shes just like me in that. Probably why we butt heads a lot, but I love that she stands up for herself!

Kaden- My sweetheart Kader. This kid is my comfort, my security blankie. Kaden was born 6 weeks before Vernon was deploying for the second time. (the first time I was a total mess and going through a really hard time, maybe I will post about it some day for those who want to know, or for my own person reference) I knew I would make it threw this deployment. I knew I could be strong as long as I had my Kader with me. Now as he is going through all of his testing it is time for me to be his blankie. Everyone who meet him tells me I am lucky, because he is such a happy sweet go with the flow little guy. And I know it. I love to watch him spin, I love that he has no fear. but most of all I love him, he is perfect to me.

And last but not least my Dalt Dalt- Dalton was my baby that I need to convince me we were done having babies. I love him to pieces! He is a total mommas boy (well all of my boys have been) But this little one takes it to extremes. I love that he follows me around (crawling, the crying that goes along with it, not so much) I love when Vernon brings him in to me and even if he is crying his heart out he will stop, smile and try to jump out of daddy's arms to get to me. I love his cute little dimples that only show up when I tell him no and he gives me his sneaky smile. Along with all his sweetness is a little boy whos mommy cant walk out of the room with out a major melt down (sad but cute). And a little guy who at 10 months is still up 3 and 4 times a night. This is why we are done....that and it is too much of a risk to try to have more c-sections. But I needed these trials with him to help me to know we did not need more babies. And for that knowledge I am thankful.
All the kids teach me so much every day and make me want to be a better person everyday. They make life worth getting up every morning. I am so thankful for all the emotions and craziness they bring to my life.

Next we should move on to family. I have been blessed with both an awesome family and awesome in-laws. They are always there for us. I always here people talk about how they are not close to their family or their in laws and I think how sad. I know that any struggle, any need we have we have a full support system behind us in our families and they will do what they can to help us. We are truly blessed. We love you all!

Ok, so if you are still reading...YAY! I am almost done being sappy and will move on to the more silly things in life that I am thankful for. But first one more sappy. I have been blessed with amazing friends. Listing names would be too crazy and way to long, maybe I should email each one of you and let you know personally how much you mean to me...yeah I will do that, someday....soon I promise! Just as soon as I dont have a wiggly 10 month old who insist on helping me type! But I know that each one of you has been placed in my life at the right time for a special purpose. Some of these friendships have not lasted and I am sad and miss you. And others have moved physically but never emotionally. Thank you for all you who continue to be in my life even if it is only from a distance. I love all that you have taught me and how you have influenced my life. Thank you all for being there for me and my family.

Now on to silly less sappy things! I am so thankful for music!
Music will brighten my mood, or bring up a fond memory, this morning when the alarm went off it was on the radio and the song was "Every rose" by guns and roses. And while I was in bed dreading the fact that I had to get up I couldn't help but to smile and think of Prom (weird prom song I know) But all of the Junior class learned a dance to that song and I remember how much I probably embarrassed my dance partner because I would always mess up on a certain turn. LOL. Good times, good times. I love to turn on the music and sing along to the radio and I love that Danica will now sing along too! I love having music in my life!
I am thankful for match box cars! These cars are the best thing to a mommy of 3 little boys. They aren't expensive and for some silly reason they LOVE them. The can make a crying little boy happy and quiet (at least at my house) and they are great bribes too!
I am thankful for my hubby job. OK, yeah I know not a silly thing but I don't have a lot to say on the matter. It has wonderful benefits and it pays. what more could a girl ask for? Except maybe a raise. HINT HINT, Uncle Sam!
There is so much more I am thankful for. But I went up and had a little pity party for myself when I was told we needed santa's sleigh to fit the gift into. ( I am thankful for a car that fit my whole family in it, even if thats ALL it will fit!) And the movie isn't keep the kids quiet and they think we should have dinner. (silly kids :)) ( I am thankful that I have food to make dinner!!!! :P) And daddy had to work from 4 pm till midnight tonight so I cant beg him to make dinner so I better get going. Schedule is a good thing ....I think!
Thanks for reading! Pics soon I promise! (thankful my camera works even after the kids did some ripping of the shutter even is it leave funny shadows in two of the corners, I still can take pics of my beautiful kids! and share them with our family and friends) Really must go now! Hugs and kisses to all! Hope you all are doing well! ~Care

Family Time

Today we had Family Time.....
We spent the day just hanging out. We played a little catch. Spent a little time with our pets. Played a little hide and seek. And last but not least.....Just enjoyed being together!

Happy Birthday Kaden

Yesterday Kaden turned 3. I can not believe how fast he is growing up. He is such a sweet little guy. My sister and his grandma and grandpa Hardin sent him a WONDERFUL gluten free cake. I totally spaced getting pictures of it but it was a very very yummy cake! I am slowly but surely coming around to the whole idea of a gluten free lifestyle. They say it helps with autism. And so if we are going to do it for one we are doing it for all. I am so not about to make millions of separate meals! OK, I know I already do because Kaden is so picky. But it will be healthier for all of us in the long run I think. Anyway we took him out to eat at KFC. Had his cake and opened a few presents...All of which I spaced using my camera, but here are a few pics from last couple days.



The kids are out of school today so I will write his birth story another day.We are off to the park

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OK well not what I expected

The appointment today was not at all what I was expecting or what they had said was going to happen, but that's ok....it just means more appointments, guess I should get used to it. Anyway, we met with a woman today and she is the intake coordinator. SO instead of filling out all of the paperwork and sending it back to her. I hand delivered it to her and we discussed any questions she had on it. SHe did give us a book on Autism and assured me that we seem to be on the right path. And she will put in all of the info she gathered today and put in a referral for their psycho analysis person I guess he is a very well known guy and deals specifically with autistic children and he will be the one to make the diagnosis, it should only take about 3 weeks to get him in. So i guess that is all for today. Off to fill out paperwork to have him seen at the childrens section of Stanford University Hospital.

In honor of our anniversary

On Sept 29th we celebrated our 8th anniversary...I saw this on a blog and decided it was the perfect time to use this even if it is a bit late! I love you hun!

1. Where did you meet your husband? wow complicated question most of our time was spent chatting online, there were several quick mettings. But when we finally got to know each other more he came to Utah. told you it was complicated

2. How long did you date before you were married? 11 months,

3. How long have you been married? 8 years :)

4. What does he do that surprises you? there are lots of little things.

5. What is his best feature? his eyes

6. What is his best quality? He loves me unconditionally

7. Does he have a nickname for you? Hun, or my personal fav (not!) yes dear

8. What is his favorite food? Corn beef, I think.

9. What is his favorite sport? College football (GO HUSKERS!)

10. When & where was your first kiss? Um, when he came to see me in Utah for the first time

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? snuggle on the couch or play WOW together

12. Do you have any children? 4 wild and crazy kiddos

13. Does he have any hidden talents? he can almost out bake me

14. How old is he? 26

15. Who said I love you first? I honsetly am not sure

16. What is his favorite music? depends on his mood

17. What do you admire most about him? EVERYTHING, he is my rock, my best friend, and the father of our beautiful children
18. What is his favorite color? Green

19. Will he read this? doubt it he thinks my blogging is silly

20. Who do you tag? anyone who would like to steal it :)

Kaden speech appointment

Hey all just wanted to give a quick update on Kaden. Today we went back up to Fresno for his speech appointment. It went well, I left feeling like a horrible mom, because well I am sensitive. She said speech wise Kaden is very delayed, lol knew that too. But I didn't know it was as bad as she said it was. She said developmentally he is at under a 1 year old with his speech. She gave us some great ideas and things to try to see if we can get him to communicate with us and also gave us some papers with sign on if so we could learn a bit and try to help him that way. She also is giving us yet ANOTHER referral for occupational therapy because she noticed while we where there that he was trying to get his clothes off an awful lot and she thought that might be due to him not liking touch. She is also sending her recommendations to the school district and they should contact us and tell us if he needs to go to a special preschool or if he will have someone come in a few times a week to our home to work with. I should get a copy of her report in a few weeks and will post anything I may have forgotten. Anyway I will post again tomorrow after we meet with more doctors, not sure exactly what they will be doing tomorrow, but I will keep you posted as much as possible.