The Best 10 Years of my Life!

Today is our 10th Anniversary! We are not going on some exotic trip or even out to dinner at a fancy restaurant, we are staying at home and celebrating as a family. Since I had a baby 9 days ago our life has been turned a little upside down. I am so grateful for a husband who is my best friend. He always makes me laugh and knows how to make everything better. He is an amazing father, I could not have asked for a better father for our children. This last week and a half he has taken over as Mr. Mom, he does everything from making lunches to going on field trips with the kids. He even helps with Brynley in the middle of the night. I want to thank Travis for the best 10 years of my life and I look forward to forever with you!

Brynley Grace, our sweet angel

Brynley Grace Risenmay was born on Monday night, May 11th at 10:46pm. She weighed 9 lbs. 3 oz. and 21 inches long. We will post pictures soon, I promise.

The day has finally arrived...

Tomorrow is the big day, finally. We are going into the hospital at 7:30am for me to be induced. Hopefully labor will go fast like the other ones, I am just so excited to hold her and see what she looks like. Our kids can not wait to meet their baby sister. We will give an update and post pictures as soon as we can.

Jake and Jackson

Jake's buddy, Jackson, moved to Utah last week. Jake was so sad. They have been great friends since we have moved here. Jackson's mom, Kristie, and I have been really good friends too, she was my running buddy before we both got pregnant. Jackson also has a little brother, Zach, and Sydney would call him her "boyfriend". Kristie and I would always catch the two of them kissing and hugging. Sydney still does not understand that Zach moved away. Hopefully we will see them again real soon!

Sydney and Zach

Baby Showers

I had 2 wonderful baby showers the last 2 weeks. You always feel a little goofy having the spotlight on you but it has made me feel so loved living here in Portland. The first shower, my friend, Dayl, had for me was a yummy night of all my favorite desserts. She knows I love dessert! Friends brought everything from chocolate covered strawberries (which is my favorite thing right now) to lemon cake, and even pumpkin cake. Everybody bought darling little girl clothes for this new little one. After having 2 girls in October, this baby is born in a completely different season so it is nice to have clothes that will actually fit her and who can resist on buying little girl clothes. I am so grateful for the great friends I have at church here and making me feel so loved.

This is my sweet friend, Kristie, she just moved to Utah last week.

The other shower I had was a "Girls' Night Out" with my fantastic neighbors and a couple of Baylee's friends' moms. We went to the Macaroni Grill and just had a great time chatting and hanging out without our children. I feel so grateful to live in a wonderful neighborhood with such fun women!

Jill, Deanne and Heidi (Jill put this whole night together for me, what a sweetheart.)

Michelle, me, Dawn and Amy (Amy is the mom of one of Baylee's best friends.)

Laura, Tammy, Amy and Jill

All the Ladies!

Cris, Heather and Michelle

Michelle, me and Dawn ( I notice I am wearing the same shirt at both showers, you run out of things that will actially fit you and I look very ready to have a baby.)

Jake's Birthday Party

Jake had a "Sports" theme party with a baseball cake, having a Wii sports competition and using speed and agility equipment for their sports training, including hurdles, running ladders, etc. They had a great time and it was fun having nine 6 year olds running around our house acting like "boys".