She's Here!!!

Howdy everyone, this is Jodi's sister Jill posting. She and the beautiful baby GIRL are doing Great! She had her at 7:15 am and she is 5 lbs. 14oz. and 19 inches long. We are still waiting for the little angels name. I will post more picts when I get them.

6 Hours To Go...

Yep, I am CRAZY staying up this late when I am delivering in 6 hours!!! I always get pretty nervous & can't sleep the night before. Even though the house has been dusted, mopped, vaccuumed, sanitized 18 times & so forth.....

Jas & I went out to eat & saw "Four Christmases" (Hilarious, highly recommend it!) We have done this each time the night before I have my babies. Only we usually take the kiddos to dinner with us, my kids didn't want to go out with us tonight :( - They were too excited for Grandma to be sleeping over-haha!

The night before I had Tekai we went to the "Howard Jones Concert" - it was awesome! People thought I was crazy & my doctor did too, since I postponed having him by 3 days so I could go to the concert, sweet!!

Next time I post we will have our little babe & hopefully not be too lupored up, or in too much pain.

Loves to all :)

Random November/December Photos

Luck? - I think not!

Alright so I have 4 days left until my c-section & as always, my 2 other friends due after me, had their babies this past weekend & today!!!! Just my luck- haha, but really I was excited for them, & it took my mind off of my misery :) & saw their beautiful little girls. I was really happy when Amy called to tell me to hurry & get to the hospital so I could be there to take pics of the birth... 5 minutes late for the actual birth, but so glad I was there!
I can't believe we will all have baby girls within days of each other! Congrats Amy & Sara- little Hailey & Maizy are darling, I am excited for my princess to meet them.........& Lyndi will be right around the corner, woohoo!

Maternity Pics

My slide shows usually get jacked up- so I will just post some of my pictures here.... Kellie is a great friend & AWESOME photographer! THANKS A MILLION :) hopefully this lil' girl comes sooner than the 13th!!!!!

Elements Photography Rocks!!! (elementsphotography.blogspot.com)

Oh I am so annoyed I can't get my background to work-- uggghh! Give me a day or 2 for this to look somewhat normal again :)

Thankful "Thanksgiving" Thursday

I got this from my awesome friend Rach :) It is the ABC's of what you are thankful for, so here goes:

A - America, despite all the crap that is going on here right now w/ the economy, we still live in the best country & are FREE

B - Bubbles :) I have loved bubbles for as long as I can remember- bubble machines, bubble baths, my kids showing me how they blow bubbles with their gum- it goes on & on..

C - Creed he is a huge help to me & always up for a fun time

D - Dogs - I've got 3 lil' "Shih-t"zu's & yes they can be just that, but they are always loving & cuddly when you need them, they'll stay right by your side

E - Earth - & excercise I love to work out & it has killed me not being able to do a whole lot during this pregnancy, CANT WAIT TO START UP AGAIN!!

F - Family & Friends: I have the BEST in all the world- they put up w/ my craziness haha!

G - Girls Night Out - oh what would we do without this? We have such sweet times & it is nice to have some "girl" time

H - Holidays - times to reflect on what we have & Celebrate what we are!

I - Imagination- love my kids sweet innocence too.

J - Jason, he is my luva forever & what an amazing man he is :)

K - Kisses - I am a lover!!!

L - Life, laughter, Love: I have the greatest people around me that include all of these- me so lucky!

M - Mom (& Dad) My parents are wonderful examples & do so much for me. My mom is so giving & loving, & we are so happy we live so close to her.

N - Nap time - ahhh, when I actually can get on my blog, clean, try & RELAX- haha

O - Oceanside California - we love the Beach baby!

P - Prophets, we are so blessed to have such wonderful prophets from the past & now present!

Q - Quiet time - when we get it around here!

R - Rainbows, after the rain we get beautiful colored rainbows.... now that sounds cheesy.

S - Summer & Sno-Cones

T - Treygen & Tekai, my little "T" dudes have such great personalities & I love them to their very guts!

U - Utah- can you believe I said it? I am happy that we live in such a pretty & safe place & that we don't have too many jacked up laws like other states!

V - Vacations - we look forward to time out for us & our family, especially Beach Days, woohoo!!!

W - Whales, especially Shamu :)

X - E"x"amples: I have some of the most amazing people in my life whom I would love to have some of their qualities & I look up to so much.

Y - the "Y" as in BYU - okay so they sucked it up against the Utes, but we still cheer them on & bleed blue!

Z - Zoo's, I love animals :)

Can't Believe It's Been A Year...

...One year ago today, my most fun & crazy loving Dad passed away in his sleep at my sister's house in Arizona.

I still run this day through my head countless times & have a hard time believing it is true. I continue to keep his funeral program above my phone, so I can see it everyday & know that it is real.

He & my mom were in Arizona helping my sister after a surgery she had to have right before Thanksgiving. My parents were going to be coming home the day after Thanksgiving to be back for the Temple Lighting Ceremony. My dad was the Director over the lights & had put in so much time to this calling.

I remember being at WalMart at 5am for the "Black Friday" sales. I was all ready for Christmas but was getting my parents a digital photo frame & new camera. I was in the checkout line with the other 4 thousand people, when I decided to call Jill last minute to see if this is what I should get them. She answered her phone & didn't sound very good, but I continued to ramble on... until she interrupted me & told me my dad didn't wake up. I was totally confused & kept asking her what she was talking about. Jill was shocked when I had called her, because all of the events had just taken place about 15 minutes before I called. They had just gotten off the phone with the police & were waiting for help. She hadn't contacted any family members yet, so when she saw me on the caller ID- she freaked out wondering why I called, & she didn't want to answer. She didn't know how to tell anyone what had happened, let alone Me (the baby).
She said he was "gone", & I yelled out "what do you mean? -dead?" - Then in hysterics, as the Checker is ringing up my items I just started freaking out & yelling "My Dad is Dead?" I felt as if I was in a tunnel, but so many people around me started coming up & asking what they could do, who they could call, if I needed a ride.........so many kind people.

I handed the checker my purse & he didn't know what to do- Jill told me to get out of the store & sit in my car, she would call someone to come & get me. I finally got to my car & sat there in shock for about 10 minutes & then called a few of my siblings - Jason was asleep at home with the kids so didn't hear his phone. I felt so numb, & yet I kept thinking is this a joke? Some sick sick joke- it can't be real, I just saw my dad & he was fine. My brother & his wife were on there way to get me & I just left- I had to drive......

The next week was a blur for me -- for a long time. I didn't sleep, eat- I don't know how I functioned, it must have been adrenaline until after the funeral. I can't put down details- this was hard enough to get out. I was so sad for my mom & Gpa Virge.

My dad was the most unconditional fun loving, tough & rough around the edges, great example to everyone who knew him.

I miss his: Nuugies (rough head rubs), love bites, his smile, his yelling/cheering as he watched BYU (we've continued that for him) & the Yankees, our family vacations to the beach, his gruff voice- that I got, watching movies (The Pink Panther) & listening to him laugh, his famous "Judas Priest" & Navajo sayings, His singing to Johnny Cash, John Denver, Neil Diamond & many more (classic singing), his dedication to the Church & example he set for me, & soooo many other qualities.........

I was lucky & blessed enough to have him in my life for 30 years. He was there for every dance recital, gymnastics event, sports events, my wedding, family gathering of mine, & there for the birth of each of my 3 boys. I know he had a part in getting my little girl to me & even though I won't see him when she is born, I know she will be coming straight from his arms! I was his baby & now he is helping send my baby to me - This is what I am so looking forward to.

I love you daddy & will be happy for when we meet again :)

*My last Christmas with my Padre 2006

*one of my fav pictures of my Mom & Dad by the old cabin

*Favorite picture of Treygen & Dad in Annabella 2007

*Looove this of Tekai with his Gpa- Kai had on a "Johnny Cash" onesie - we got for Dad's sake :)

*Wheelbarrow ridin' in Annabella - Creed loved to help Gpa with his garden.

All about "P"

My sweetest littlest - Kai guy loves everything "P" We were laughing when we thought about it:
Popcorn
Pickles
Peanuts
Peanut Butter (just like his bro's-could eat it off a spoon)
Pumba (my mom's dog)
Penguins
Polar Bears
Pretzels
Pumpkins
Police cars (lights)
Pears
Pools (lil fish)
Potatoes
Peas
Planes (loves airplanes)
Pigs
Phones (especially dad's cell, or calling daddy)
Pandas
Parks (will go down any slide, no matter how tall)
Pictures ("cheese" in front of camera)
Playing (of course!)
Potty (okay, he has been very interested in this lately- yeah right, like I'm gonna be that crazy & get him trained now!)
*There you have it, gotta love "P"*

This, I stole from Mindy- my most fabuloso bloggin' buddy :) It is classic & will pep you up for the Holidays! Love love love Dwight, Napolean & the other hotty guys in this little jingle.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk6N5wgNZg0

Thankful Thursday

Woohoo- look who remembered again!

*These hotty dudes of mine- I just love each of their distinct personalities! They are always up for a great time :)

*Creed helping get the others ready- don't know if you can see how much gel is in all of their hair? They were some greasy pups, but I loved the do's :) He is always sooo helpful & willing. I have to mention my parent-teacher conference today w/ Creed's teacher. She had nothing but Great things to say about my guy! He is a wonderful student, kind & fun to have in her class- WAY TO GO CREEDY!

*Leesa, my wonderful sis-n-law, who made my adorable baby bedding! She is seriously THE BEST- soooo talented :) we love hanging out with the Bick's, my boys adore their whole fam. (you have to click on the pic, to see the cute detail- loove the bedskirt too!)

*My comfy bed- ahhh, it feels good to lay down after a looooong day & crash in my sweet bed! I just wish I could get there sooner each night- haha.

*Gogurts or yogurt- either way, it is easy breakfast when I'm not feeling so hot!

Closer to 4 weeks

I am sooooo ready for this lil' girl to get here, it is driving me crazy- WAITING! Since she looks small, my doctor wants to take her around my original due date- not 2 weeks before, as originally planned!!! Sucks a mean one- but I would like a healthy baby, so I guess I'll manage. 3 1/2 to 4 weeks isn't too bad, I just wanted to be settled at home before Christmas. Well, now we can get our Christmas stuff out, I have to have something to do :)
My boys can hardly wait either. They love feeling my belly & giving her lots of kisses. I am excited to get my Maternity pics back from Kel- they were a riot! *As Always!*

Baby Girl Goods

I had a fun baby night- thanks to all who helped! It was a crazy night for a lot of people, but I loved hanging out & celebrating PINK!!! I love you all. I can't believe this baby GIRL will be here in 4 weeks. Every night I go in her room & look at all the fun clothes, bows, shoes, bracelets & pink fun. I am CrAzY, but I have like 4 outfits, bows, blankets I'm taking to the hospital, because I don't know what to bring her home in yet. This is my one chance, my one girl, so go easy on me :)
My most talented sis-n-law Leesa made my babe's bedding, & it is soooo ADORABLE! I cannot tell her enough how happy it makes me & how I appreciate it more than I can express. She is so awesome & so busy, so I owe her BIG TIME! Love ya Leesa.
Kelsi you are also an amazing friend- thank you for Everything, from the clothes, BOWS, words of encouragement & just making this so special for me.
I have the greatest friends & family in the world! Here are just a few pics of some sweet gals :) If you want to see the whole gallery of goods- come over!!-- hahaha....

*Lots more cute Bows, headbands & hats

*A Couple of Brown Gals

*The New Bedding*

*Lyndi Lou- we will have matching girlers!

*The sweetest, most fun Macie girl around!

*Allison- read my mind with this one :)

*My little one's cutesy quilt & bedding

*Kellie & Me (we got her in front of the camera- haha)

*Kayla, Kay & my Big Belly :)

I love you Mom - you help me in so many ways- I don't know what I'd do without her! She is always so giving of her time & talents to all around her. She is a strong & most loving person I know. I am one lucky Brown girl :)

Halloween Goods :)

MORE BABY NAMES

I want everyone's opinions on cute girly names! So, we have some we like, but I know there are thousands more out there. Please add to our list: we are open to suggestions, not saying we will care if you hate our name :)
Leave me a comment or name you like. Our countdown to baby begins............

Calia
Cayzlin
Ciella (See-ella)
Sayla
Cayzli
Camlin
Cayenna (Ky-enna)
Cerelle (Sir-ell)