Turkey Hunt

I finally shot a turkey yesterday morning. The Hunt started Monday morning so with the permission of Kim we were off to the hills. I have never hunted turkeys before so luckily I have some good friends who have. Tyson found the Turkeys and Cole helped call and direct us on what to do. So for the first two mornings we were on the hill right as it was getting light. Turkeys were calling and gobbling every where. There were times it got exciting when you would think that they were coming your way. We all had to be at work so we didn't stay out to long. It also seemed that when we called the turkeys would go the other way. It was frustrating at certain some points. They are a very smart bird.
So Wednesday morning we decides to get up even earlier. We were gone from the house at 430 am. We wanted to go in the dark and get up behind the turkeys before they knew we were there. We made the hike in the dark and got a little lost in the dark. We knew the general area we were in but we wanted a specific spot to set up in. We made it to a clearing and set up to wait for some light to shine on the area. As soon and the sun came up the birds were gobbling every where. We had some birds come in just over the hill but out of sight. We couldn't get them any closer. So Cole and I started our way towards where we thought there might be some birds. I was taking the lead and we were trying to be as quiet as we could be. We would call but no answer. So as we walked we came upon this clearing at the top of a hill with grass and sage brush. Just as I looked into the sage brush I seen two red head poking there head in the air to see what was going on. As soon as I seen that I raised my gun and took aim at one of them and BANG!. Turkey down. We ran up to check him out and the hill side came alive with birds. They were flying every where like big helicopters taking flight. It was amazing. We took some pictures and then we were off to get to work. It all happened so fast. Cole said he was staring at the ground when he noticed me raising my gun. He was surprised. I would like to thank Cole and Tyson for helping me out on this hunt. I cannot wait to do it again. It took me four years to draw this tag. I hope it don't take any longer to go again. Defiantly one of the funnest hunts I have been on.

















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Belly Update

Well here is the update on our little belly and how Kim is doing. The belly is growing more and more. Its really hard to believe that there are two little ones growing in there. I think that this is how big Kim was when when had Rylie and Sydnie and we have a few more months still to go.

So the truth is Kim is really tired all the time and a little moody. I would be too. I just keep telling her that this is the last time she will ever have to do this. I don't think it helps the situation at hand.

I will keep trying to get the pictures for the update but its getting harder and harder. Ill keep you posted

More Baby Updates

Here are more updates on the babies. We went to the doctor on Thursday the 16th for another ultrasound and doctor appointment. Rylie and Sydnie went with us this time. I don't think it was as exciting as they thought it would be. We were trying to point things out to them, but it just isn't they same as watching a regular TV.

The doctor says that they are doing great and the fluid around them looks good. (The fluid is what they are really watching for the transfusion stuff. No signs of it at this point. YEAH!!) Baby A is 1 pound 1 ounce and Baby B is 1 pound 3 ounces. One is head down and the other is still head up. I am really hoping the second flips, because I really don't want to have a C-section!! It was fun to watch. They were really moving around alot and the one kept kicking the other in the head. That is what Rylie and Sydnie remember the most. Every time you ask them about what they saw, they talk about how they were kicking each other. The ultrasound pictures are not great. Kathy (the one who does the ultrasounds) said it is going to get harder and harder to see the individual body parts, due to them getting bigger and having less room.


This is one of the babies feet amongst other body parts. There is one right in the middle of the picture and the other is at the bottom.



This is a picture of both of them. I tried to label the body parts so they were a little easier to see. I am not sure which baby is one top, but it's head is buried under it's arm and then it's back is at the top of the picture. The other baby is at the bottom, going the other way, with it's knee and leg touching the first babies arm. It's head is off the left side of the picture (so you can't see it) and it's back is at the bottom of the picture.



This one was fun to see. One was grabbing the others leg.


This is a profile of one. You can see the face and an arm.


This is one of the 3D images of one of their faces.


Our next appointment is scheduled for April 30th, but I had message from the doctor's yesterday that they need to reschedule. So I guess we will find out Monday when we go again.

Rylie's 1st Soccer Game

We had Rylie's first soccer game of the season, this morning. We were suppose to have one last Wednesday night, but I guess they thought we couldn't play in the SNOW, so they canceled that one. We were the blue team and our neighbor Dave Simmons was coaching the yellow team (which was made up of more kids from our ward), so there was a little competition going on, and I wasn't really sure which side to cheer for. Our team is made up from kids from our ward as well as kids from her Kindergarten class.

Rylie enjoys playing soccer. This is the beginning of her 3rd year. It is killing Sydnie that she can't play....hopefully next year. The games are fun to watch. The kids are just having a good time and really not keeping score. Truthfully, I couldn't tell you who won. Goals were scored for both teams. Although, I bet if I went and asked Dave, he could tell me who one. The weather was beautiful and the kids had a great time!!




Rylie getting ready to kick the ball in.




Rylie playing goalie.

Easter Fun!

I have always enjoyed the Easter Season. I don't know if it is because we are finally out of the yucky part of winter or if it is all of the fun spring colors that you see. However, Rylie and Sydnie were very excited for Easter this year.

This is them waiting to go to the Millville City Easter Egg Hunt. Sydnie got the ears from school and had to wear them. I do have to admit, she looks very cute in them.


Ryan and Sydnie waiting for the horn to blow to start the egg hunt. They had the big kids seperated from the little kids, so Rylie was with me. (Ryan looks thrilled!!)




Rylie posing for a quick picture.





Dying Easter eggs. They both were after me all day to dye the eggs.




Easter Morning



After church we went over to Grandma Shirley's to have dinner and do our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. We are usually camping with Ryan's family over Easter. However, the weather has been really bad the last two years and so we haven't been able to go.

Sydnie looking for eggs at Grandma Shirley's.


Rylie looking for eggs at Grandma's


Sydnie and Rylie in there Easter dresses, just before church. It is so easy to forget the real reason for Easter. I had to keep asking the girls, why do we celebrate Easter. I was glad to hear Rylie say, because Jesus was resurrected. I am truly grateful for my Savior and all that he was done for me and for all that the atonement means.

I hope everyone had a great Easter!

Sydnie's 1st 4-wheeler Ride of the Year

Since we are in the middle of a VERY crazy week, and Sydnie is home sick. I thought I would take advantage of the time I had and update our blog. These pictures are from Saturday. Sydnie has wanted to ride the 4-wheeler for so long. Ryan has been able to go on a couple of trips already this spring, but it has been to cold to take the girls. So on Saturday he took Sydnie up to look for some turkey's (Ryan has a turkey tag for the upcoming turkey hunt....and he needed to scope them out) Sydnie was so excited!


This is her getting ready to go...just waiting on dad!!


Still waiting on dad!


They were only gone about an hour. I guess once she got up the hill, she was ready to go back!

The Joys of Ultrasounds

Well, we have just started our "Every two week Ultrasound Schedule." We went in this week to see Kathy (who does the ultrasounds) and then to the doctor. I was 21 weeks when the pictures were taken. Everything seems to be going well. She said that the babies are "right on," and all looks good. They are about 5 inches long and 12 oz. Baby A is very wiggly...Kathy said, "Wiggly babies are better then not wiggly babies." We did have her check again to make sure they were girls....it was Ryan's idea, and yes, they are still girls.

I talked with my doctor later and he said that we would be in every 2 weeks from here on out, until I am 32 weeks and then I get to go every week, if not twice a week. We would also be going into the hospital at some point to do stress tests...hopefully that is further down the road. It has been fun to get to see the babies so often. Kathy told us to bring Rylie and Sydnie in next time so they could see them as well. Rylie was very excited about it....Sydnie isn't quite so sure if she wants to go or not.

This first picture is one in 3D. You have to love ultrasounds. While you are in there, you kind of have an idea of what things are and as soon as you get home you wonder what in the world did they take a picture of. One of them was head up and one was head down. In the picture A's leg is on B's head. You can see the leg of A really good.




This is the picture of her checking to see if they really are girls. They are bum shots of both. B is on the left and A is on the right. (Sorry Ryan, no extra body parts have grown since the last time we checked.)



This is just another 3D picture of A on top of B. A is kneeing B in the back. I hope this is not a glimpse of things to come when they are older!!!


I guess we should come up with some names so that we can stop calling them A and B!

My Older Babies

I was tagged by my sister with this one and I thought that since the majority of our posts lately have been about the twins, this might be fun to talk about my other two girls


Firstborn

1. Where were you when you found out? I was at our Condo that we lived for only 7 months.
2. Who did you tell first? Ryan of course....he was waiting outside the bathroom door!
3. Did you find out the sex of the baby? Yes, a girl. As you can guess Ryan struggled with it at first and needed time to cope with the news. (Things haven't changed much!)
4. Did you have morning sickness? Yes, but I never threw up...I wanted to many times, but never did.
5. How much weight did you gain? 25 pounds
6. Did you get stretch marks? Yes, on my hips...ugh!
7. Did you have any cravings? Salads from Sizzler or the Coppermill (Maybe it was just an excuse to make Ryan take me out.)
8. Were there any complications? Yes, they found an Ovarian Cyst that had to be surgically removed when I was 20 weeks. We have a great picture of the cyst. It is lovely....4 inches in diameter.
9. When and where did you go into labor? I was at our new house at 4:30 in the morning. Ryan had just gone to work at the hospital at 4:00 am. How convenient...he was already there.
10. Did your water break? Yes
11. Who drove you to the hospital? I drove myself....Ryan was already there.
12. Who was int he room for the birth? Ryan, my mom, doctor and nurses
13. Was the baby born early or late? One week late
14. How long were you in labor for? 11 hours
15. Did you have any drugs for the pain? Yes, I had an epidural
16. Natural or C-section? Natural
17. What was your first reaction after the birth? I thought Holy Crap now what do I do!
18. How big was the baby? 6lbs. 14 oz.
19. Did the baby have any complications? Nope.
20. How old is the baby today? 6 years


Second Born

1. Where were you when you found out? At our house that we are currently living in
2. Who did you tell first? Ryan
3. Did you find out the sex of the baby? Yes, a girl. Ryan needed more time to deal with the news.
4. Did you have morning sickness? Yes, but I never threw up...I wanted to many times, but never did. I discovered that I save the throwing for the actual labor part. I push and throw up...push again and throw up!
5. How much weight did you gain? 32 pounds
6. Did you get stretch marks? Yes, more on my hips and butt!
7. Did you have any cravings? Pepsi on ice and Chocolate Marshmallow Ice cream
8. Were there any complications? No
9. When and where did you go into labor? I was asleep in bed, just like the first one, and my water broke just after midnight. All Ryan could say was "I just got to sleep."
10. Did your water break? Yes
11. Who drove you to the hospital? Ryan
12. Who was int he room for the birth? Ryan, my mom, doctor and nurses
13. Was the baby born early or late? One week early
14. How long were you in labor for? 8 hours
15. Did you have any drugs for the pain? Yes, I had an epidural
16. Natural or C-section? Natural
17. What was your first reaction after the birth? Oh, I hope I remember what do it!
18. How big was the baby? 7lbs. 2 oz.
19. Did the baby have any complications? Nope.
20. How old is the baby today?Almost 4 years


I tag Gena, Marci (so she will update her blog!), Lindsay, Susanna, Robin, & Cally