"Faith in God includes faith in His timing"

After what seems like forever, we have finally added to our family!! Most of you know what a whirlwind this was for us. From not thinking we could have more kids, to over a year on the adoption waiting list, to a still small whisper telling me to talk to my doctor and that I could have another baby. A few months later, we were pregnant.

Our sweet baby girl, Myah Kay Vanus, was born January 19, 2011 at 2:52 pm. She was a whopping 8lbs 14oz and 19 inches long. She is incredible. She is sweet, loving, beautiful, stubborn, and more than I could have asked for. And although I thought I needed another baby a year and a half ago, I know the Lord's timing was better then mine. The timing is perfect and Gavin is so in love with her that it melts my heart. I am so grateful for her and the wonderful blessing I have been given to have her in my life.

Meeting my daughter for the first time

Ryan and Myah

Myah Kay

Big brother Gavin and little sister Myah

Myah

Christmas!

Christmas for us is never complete without a trip to the Magical Forest. I love that place. There is something about all the lights and the hot chocolate that really puts me in the Christmas mood. This year, we went with some friends, the Wikler's. We has a great time.

Our family picture..I was very pregnant!

Gavin and Emma, his future girlfriend

On Christmas, we opened presents at our house. Then, we went to my mom's with all my family, and then it was over to the Vanus's. It was a busy, but great day!

Gavin's goods from Santa

Gavin in his new Christmas outfit.

We set up our camera and even caught Santa getting the presents out for Gavin! Gavin was amazed by this!

Gavin, Andrew, and Jack at my Mom's

Ryan

Broken Arm :(

A couple days before Christmas, Gavin had a little accident. While playing at my sister's house, Gavin decided to try to climb the ladder to the top of my nephew's bunk bed ( he knows he's not allowed) and slipped. He landed on his elbow, and broke the bottom of his humorous. He was not a happy camper! He got a very cool green cast and let everyone sign it. Luckily, his arm has healed well, and he got his cast off yesterday!

Holidays, Holidays, Holidays!

I am eternally behind, but here are some highlights from Halloween and Thanksgiving. Better late then never, right???

Gavin was Spiderman this year-the cutest Spiderman I have ever seen that is! We went to our ward Trunk-or-Treat a few days early and then went trick-or-treating with his cousins on Halloween. Lots of candy and fun was had by all!

Our finished products (ours- has the tongue sticking out and the witch)

Every year Eric and Amy host a pumpkin carving party at their house. We had a great time as usual, even though Gavin hated the pumpkin guts- one touch was enough for him! ha

Carving pumpkins

Gavin riding the train at the pumpkin patch with Janeil, Rhiley, Austin, and Emma

Posing for his mandatory picture at the pumpkin patch

This year for Thanksgiving, we went to my Uncle Eric and Aunt Terri's new house and then over to the Vanus's. Somehow, I didn't manage to take any pictures at the Vanus's.I don't know what I'm going to do when I can't blame it on pregnancy brain. :)

My Dad and neice Rhiley

My Uncle Eric, who is a great drummer and graciously let all the kids play with his drums.

Gavin's Favorite part of Thanksgiving- playing the drums. He LOVED it!

Gavin's Birthday Party

Ok, so I am officially fired from keeping up with this blog. Gavin's 3rd birthday was in July. He had his party at My Gym and he had such a great time. Every time we walk past it still he asks if he can go play in there with his friends again

My beautiful Girl

Myah Kay

So these are a couple weeks old now, but I had to share. She is just so dang cute! She looks so much like her brother did at this stage.. it's a good thing there is a date on these pictures because their profiles look so similar, I'm not sure I would be able to tell them apart! :) Keep growing little one, we can't wait to meet you and your brother can't wait to play!

Small and Simple Things

So last night, I let frustration get the best of me. My blood sugars were all over the place, combined with being tired and well let's face it pregnancy hormones do silly things to you, and I was low yet again. As the tears started pouring down my cheeks, Gavin walks over to me and says, "It's OK mom, I will take care of you." He then looks at Ryan and says to him; "Let's get mom some juice and candy." Such a sweet boy! The mom guilt then kicks in and I'm now crying because my 3 year old is "taking care of me"- somethings wrong with that! After I calmed down, and drank some juice, I was in awe of what a sweet little spirit I was in trusted with. He thought nothing of this as it was small and simple to him, but to me it just showed me how open he was to the Spirit and how grateful I am for him and my adoring and wonderful husband. You guys mean the world to me! A simple Thank You is not enough for all you do for me. I love you both more than you will ever know.