If you think my hands are full, you should see my heart.--A
“Nothing is going to startle us more when we pass through the veil to the other side than to realize how well we know our Father and how familiar his face is to us.” President Benson

Tuesday

Not much has changed

It has been almost one month since Josie was born, and really not that much has changed.
Deeken is still mischevious and adorable.
Noah is still silly and crazy.
and Micah still has her daddy wrapped around her finger...or at least painting them.

Monday

Recreating a childhood tradition

Passing each other on the runway.
Deek had to join in the fun.
When I was little, my mom and dad would always have us do a fashion show in our new school clothes. I always had a great time, my parents made me feel like I was a movie star.

My kids had tons of fun. They asked me what they needed to do, they did that and then hammed it up! They wanted to keep going, and going, and going.

They will look super hip on their first day of school. 1 week to go!

Sunday

A Name and Beautiful Blessing

Today John blessed our little Josie Mae. This is an LDS ordinance where a priesthood holder, usually the Dad, gives a name and a blessing to their child at the start of their life. John has done a wonderful job with each of our children's blessings. He is so eloquent with words and listens to the spirit. I am so thankful for such a wonderful man!

We missed so many of you...family and friends in Utah, Idaho, Texas, Missouri, and Kentucky + a few other states, and are friends, who are like family, in Oregon and Colorado. Thanks to those of you who are new friends, and were able to stand in the circle. We love you, and are so glad you are apart of our families lives.

(These pics are not easy for me to put up...tired mom and lots of weight to lose, not to mention I'm way in need of having my highlights redone. But for the sake of many loved ones who weren't here, I am allowing them. Up close and better pics of Josie in her outfit will get posted later.)

Saturday

Polished to Perfection

I love this Beautiful little Girl. She has sass and flare. She is one amazing little and Big sister. I am so glad that she is mine, and is teaching me so much. She is even giving me pointers on how to do my nails:)

I love you Micah MOO!

My Dad meets Josie

My dad made it here! He has benn devouring every post I have put up of Josie. He really does love his girls! Deeken was proud to show his Papa Hyde his brand new sister.
My mom and Dad were so happy to see each other. It's nice when your parents still love each other when their last baby is having her last baby. My Dad was so nice to let her come for so long, and she was SUPER nice to leave him for so long to come and help us.

We love and appreciate you both!

The Aftershock...

Is the perfect name for this ride. It was one thing to experiance the ride, but the AFTERSHOCK on my body was another. When you have to have your own personal chiropracter(2 actually) to adjust your neck after, it makes one question if the ride is really worth it.

John and I had our first night out since June. Debbies family provided a babysitter for our three oldest, and Josie and my mom joined us along with all the other adult Westovers for a night of Chinese and Silverwood.

It was wonderful to be with John, and the Westovers were great company, but the entertainment was a little much for me. I am not a Roller-Coaster person, so why did I want to go? I must have been desperate for a night out. To tell you the truth, the real reason I rode, was for my brother Kevin. I couldn't tranish the Hyde family name for him with his in-laws, and I wasn't exactly excited about getting razzed by them either. So I bucked up and went, but I did close my eyes the whole time---THE WHOLE TIME!

Still wish you could have been there Deb, even though I think you would have been one of the razzers! Sorry about the text at 12am. Love ya!

Thursday

My 200th POST --Josie is 3 Weeks Old!

It has been about a year and half since I started this blog. My friend Brenley had been doing hers for a while and recruited me. My life has changed a lot since then, it is so fun to go and look back. Blogging is better than a journal cuz you got pictures, and better than scrapbooking(all though I still do), because I actually write things on my blog and not so much on my scrapbooking. It also helped me get my camera out more, and there might actually be some pics of Deeken when he is little.

Josie I know will be well documented. I can't believe it has been three weeks already! Time is moving way to fast, and while I was once wishing she would grow a little, I am now wanting her to stop. She had a weight check on Tuesday, and she was at 6lbs 9oz! In the words of Quincy on Little Einsteins, "I can not believe it!" She gained 12 oz in 1 week! It's probably all those extra feedings she is getting in the night! or it could be all the Loven' on she gets during the day. Deeken is so cute when he wants to hold her he says, "Huggie, Huggie!" I don't think any new little sister has ever been so loved and accepted! Things aren't easy right now, but I so Love my little family!