Schools Out... Sorry Bryce

At the Autism conference they talked about how communication in general is only 12% verbal. The rest is body language, mannerism etc... Bryce may not speak but we know he really misses school. This is how he sleeps at night :) What a cutie!

Why I Love My Life

Londyn White Perriton

I am so in love with our little Londyn who arrived on Monday May 7, 2012 at 12:17 pm. She was 19 inches long and weighed 6 lbs 13 oz. I went in to be induced at 9:30am. Of course I didn't sleep because I was so anxious to meet our little girl the night before. We finally arrived. Got checked in, had a wonderful nurse and the Dr was there. A little before 11 the Dr. broke my water and the nurse started me on a tiny bit of patocin to make sure me or Londyn did not have a reaction to it. She checked me and I was at a 4 which I figured because I was close to that at my check up a few days prior. I asked for the epidural as soon as I could. He came and gave it to me. During the next 20-30 minutes, I was feeling a ton of pressure and pain. Darn this epidural, it worked but not good enough. But maybe that was a good thing. It got so bad that I asked Josh to go get the nurse. I told her I was feeling a lot of pain. She mentioned I could push the button to make the epidural work more but that could take 20-25 minutes. I pushed it alright :) I then mentioned again I was feeling a lot of pressure. She said she would check me even though she wasn't going to for an hour. Sure enough I was already at a 10.... In 30 minutes. That would explain everything :) My Mom was the same way with her labors. Which is why when my Mom had me I was born with out a Dr. I hurried and called my Mom and Sister to come. The Dr. was paged and about 30 minutes later our little Londyn was here. Everyone made it. It was an amazing moment and Londyn came out screaming. Josh was AMAZING. I could see how nervous he was the second he found out I was already at a 10. He just stood there rocking back and forth and said he can do this. He was going to no matter how nauseous he was going to get. Luckily he was able to relieved from that duty when my Mom and Sister came running in. He then was able to go my up to the head of the bed where he is most comfortable. Londyn came and it was such a happy emotional moment. I did it. She was here, she was crying, she was perfect, and she was WAY smaller then Liam and Layla :) I can honestly say the happiest moments of my life are when I am labor and the moment my sweet little children enter this world. It can not be put into words how amazing it is. What a gift it is to have children. I know there is no greater blessing.
I can not begin to describe what a sweet, sweet, spirit this little angel has. She tries so hard not to cry and just has a little frown when her tummy hurts. She lets out an occasional high pitch squeal. She is so content. How can you love something so tiny so quickly. Our family would do anything for this little peanut. She means the world to us. I can't believe that a year ago I was recovering from my tonsil and sinus surgery.  I remember crying and praying that all the pain and discomfort I had been feeling for the year prior would be gone. That the surgery would work. At the time I felt an overwhelming peace that everything would be fine. That I would be a Mom again and my health would return to allow me to do so. I also had a strong feeling at thr 4th of July, 2011 when I was starting to feel back to normal that the next year I would be holding a little baby. I know that our Father in Heaven hears and answers prayers. That he has a plan for each of us. There is no doubt this pregnancy was by far my easiest, the recovery thus far has been amazing. I thank Londyn for coming into our family when she did. She is straight from Heaven and brings that sweet spirit into our home. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Londyn. I love you more then words can say.

Frog Grandpa and Grandma Denise get Hitched

On May 5, 2012 my Dad married Denise. It was a beautiful day. The feeling there was so wonderful. I am sure that is because she is WONDERFUL! What a breath of fresh air. The Grandkids all adore her along with my sisters and I. To top it off her family is so down to earth and wonderful.

Caleb McIlmoil

My wonderful little sister and her hubby welcomed Caleb McIlmoil on April 30, 2012. He was blessed into a very loving home. My sister has this parenting thing figured out! I can't wait to meet him :) His Daddy got to deliver him.

Autism Conference

I was fortunate enough to be able to attend a Autism Conference with my sister and a few friends at UVU a few weeks ago. It was a great opportunity and I learned so much. I can't say this enough but these ladies truly are AMAZING! The most amazing Mom's out there. No joke. They know what it means to be a Mom and I admire them more then words can say. I wish I could do so much more to help them and all of their challenges of being a Mom of Autistic child. I am here to help. It was great to educate myself on ASD. I hope more people can come to understand the disease. I saw a shirt for Bryce I am going to get April. It said, "Be nice to my Mom, I have Autism!". So many people are very understanding of our sweet little Bryce but I often see her get looks when we are out in public. It breaks my heart. They have no idea what it is like. These woman are AMAZING! I couldn't wait for the conference to be over and go see little Bryce. He is so, so, so, so special! Love you Moms of Autism and love you little Bryce.
Thank you Samantha for babysitting so I could have this little break before the baby comes. You are the best :)