Gilroy gardens

On Wednesday I took the kids to Gilroy Gardens!! I took them by myself and had a wonderful time. They all listened and got along and had fun. We played in the water area for about 2 hours and then went on rides for about 3 hours. It was a fun but busy day! When daddy goes out of town we need to do something fun.

San Francisco 2015

This sunday and Monday Bryan and I headed to San Francisco. We dropped the kids off at my parents house and headed out. We were on our way to meet Bryan's family for lunch in San Francisco.

We had a wonderful lunch at Fishermans Grotto Bryan and I shared a carb sandwich and sole stuffed with crab with a lobster sauce, both were great and I couldn't pick a favorite.

After lunch we went up to Ghirardelli square for some ice cream. Nancy and Susan took a peddle taxi and the rest of us walked. We then went over and walked pier 39

It was a fun day. After dinner we went and hung out on the deck of the pool and visited it was a great day!! Monday morning Don, Nancy, and Alisha headed to the hospital. Nancy was having cancer removed from her good kidney ( the reason for going to San Francisco) Bryan and I got to sleep in and relax and then headed to the hospital after lunch. The surgery went great.. The dr was able to remove the mass and save 95% of her kidney. This was amazing as the dr from fresno said he would remove the whole kidney. God answers prayers and Nancy is doing great recovering. 

Thanks to my mom, grandma, and Jon for taking care of my kids so we could be with family. You guys are great!!

Summer update

I really do want to blog more often. It is so easy to do while I am on my phone. So I hope that with Jayme getting a little bigger I will be able to a little more.. I know I've missed a lot. Jayme has cut her first teeth, she sleeps through the nigh( most of the time), she eats baby food, and rolls everywhere! She isn't crawling yet but who would when everyone brings you everything. I love her so much and can not imagine my life without her.. I have enjoyed being home this summer with all my kids, though stressful at times I love watching and pouring into them. We have had wonderful conversations and worked of behavior. Here is a summary of summer activities we have done. My mom and I took my kids to gilroy garden

We poured cement in our back yard

The girls had their dance recital 

I celebrated my sister in law Alisha birthday on the town

Bryan  and I went to a U2 concert with Jon and Becca it was so much fun and my first time away from Jayme

At the beginning of June we got to be a part of John and Becca's wedding. We were so honored to watch them marry and be a part of it. They have been a wonderful example of a Christian relationship for our children to watch

Me and the kids spent 5 days down in San Diego with my sister. We hung out mostly just talking and letting the kids play. We did make it to the beach one day.

We came home and Bryan, Jon, and Wayne built the kids play ground

The whole family went to San Diego for the 4th of July and got to tour Rustys ship!! It was so much fun

The most recent activity was going camping at Santa Cruz. We went to the board walk and hiking and just hung out! It was a much needed relaxing trip.

It's been a great summer so far and I still have 4 more weeks off!!

2 months

Wow time has gone by real fast! Jayme is now 2 months old. She is laughing and smiling. She loves when her brother and sisters come and talk to her. Life has been busy with the girls dance, thanksgiving, and just day to day life. 

It's a....

GIRL!!!! On Friday October 3rd 2014 at 11:52am we welcomed Jayme Ann Griffith into our family! Thursday night about 10pm I went into labor and ended up going into the hospital at 1:30am. Went from a 3 to a 4 in less than an hour with contractions every 3-5 mins. At 3:45am went up to labor and delivery. I got to a 5 and an epidural. Then things slowed down. They broke my water about 9 and she came with 3 pushes at 11:52am. I was so shocked it was a girl!! I really thought I was having a boy. I am over joyed with my princess! Recovery has been a little hard on me. I have been cramping and really swollen. She has been really easy for me, she eats good and sleeps ok. Only wakes up to eat or be changed. At the dr office she was back at birth weight at less than a week old. The other 3 have been a challenge but Bryan has been awesome and it helps they are at school/daycare during the day. Here are some pictures of Jayme. 

11 days or less

Today marks 11 days until my due date!! I so want baby to come, I'm tired of being pregnant and just want to hold my little one! I've had a painful week but have had fun getting thing ready. My girlfriends of 20+ years gave me a little shower! Steph brought me coffee and a few baby things she is done with. My grandma and I went shopping and to lunch. Trying to pass time. I went to the dr Wednesday and I'm already dilated to a two. So at least the pain is doing something! 

New addition to the family

Yes you read it right!! No not my baby:-) Bryan's brother got married last weekend. It was such a fun, beautiful wedding up at Hume Lake. My girls were flower girls ( along with Alisha's girls) and Adam was so cute. The Books and us rented a cabin for the weekend. We went up Friday for rehearsal, Bryan came down Saturday for the Fresno state game and my mom came up to help me with the kids. I could not have done it without her, she ironed, did hair, watched the kids, etc. It was a full weekend but I got to rest a little and enjoy the wedding. 

Monday we got to have dinner with Bryan's cousin Del and his family. They are missionaries in Africa and are home for a few months since they just had their third baby boy. It was fun to hang out and see where God is using them.

     This week I have been on an antibiotic and it has made me SO tired. I have finally been sleeping more than 2 hours at a time, some times only 3 hours, but ill take it. Napping a lot and cleaning when I can is my life right now. This weekend I've been having contractions and just feeling blah. Praying they are doing something. Really made me realize how close baby is to bring here. 3 weeks left!! 

Another week on bed rest

Last week at the dr he said thing were looking better. Labs came back good, I lost 7 pounds in 4 days, and I could get up a little more. Being able to rest and sleep during the day was helping, since I didn't get much sleep at night. Pretty much I'm resting and organizing, resting and cleaning. Thanks to my mom for helping with the organizing and cleaning part my house is getting ready for baby. Yesterday I was feeling ok so I ran my lesson plans into work, dropped paper work off at the district office and ran to target for a few things, personal products and an outfit for my brother in laws wedding on Sunday. By the time I got home I felt like I couldn't move. I tried stretching, walking, moving, crawling, etc. nothing worked. Thanks to my husband for taking care of the kids and dinner I was able to rest on the couch. However I did not sleep last night. This morning I went to the dr and he said its normal that I'm just stretching and so women end up not being able to walk ( just what I need) he measured the baby and I listened to the heart beat. I don't know what he did but when I left I could move ( well at least walk with no pain) Bryan and I were able to grab lunch together which was nice. I enjoy spending time with that man! Right now I'm a little sore but at least I can walk around. I'm excited to start my moms group back up on Thursday ( not sure how many I'll make before baby) and for a weekend up at Hume for a family wedding. ( ill be mostly sitting around) looking forward to a new view for a few days. Please be praying that baby and I stay healthy and that baby keeps cooking ( even though I'm so ready to not be pregnant and so ready to meeting this little one) 

Back to School/ Work

This week has been really crazy! Rylee started 2nd grade on August 21st 2014. Where did my baby go?

I also started with students on Monday. Lets just say 33 weeks pregnant, hot weather, and on my feet 7+ hours a day did not agree with my body. Dr has put me on bed rest:-( this should be interesting with 3 kids! Good thing my husband is awesome! Please keep baby and me in your prayers!

End of summer

I started back to work yesterday and I am SO tired! Last week Rylee and I took a trip to Ikea and had a good day being silly together! She could not believe we would drive 3 hours for a store. I love that girl. Nothing's else big right now. Potty training is going ok, I've been working around the house, and I love my family! Rylee starts school on Thursday and she can not wait! Here we come 2nd grade!

Nothing big!!

So last Friday I started with the potty training. Lets just say boys are so different then girls! He will be just fine sitting in poo for the rest if his life!! My girls were poi trained first. Anyway he is starting to get it but slow! Thanks to my daycare lady Trina who keeps it going during the week. In other news.. My wonderful husband Bryan took all 3 kids to a Fresno State scrimmage on Saturday so I could have a few hours to myself! What do I do clean my closet! I cleaned all day Saturday ( nesting has started) Sunday and Monday I wasn't feeling the best, I guess I over did it Saturday. Today has been good! Left at 8 got home at 2. Busy busy day. Adam had a speech evaluation today and he is still behind in some areas, he understands and does single words ok but gets jumbled when trying to form sentences!  We are going to see what the district has to offer at this time. Here is a picture of Bryan and the kids at the game and an older one from camping a few weeks ago!

Wow it's been awhile

So I am not even going to try and catch up on the last year! The main thing is that we will be welcoming baby number 4 in October. Thought I would try to catch this babies first year in the blog. Here is a picture of my family at the santa cruz board walk last week. I'm going to try and update weekly but we will see how that goes

My funny kids

Here are a few pictures of my funny kids well mostly rylee!

That is what happens when she takes my phone!