Merry Christmas to All!!

So for the past couple of weeks I have been trying to upload our fun family pictures that we got taken but for some reason my computer won't pull them up on my blog. SOO I keep waiting to do a post until I figure it out but it looks like it might not happen...so, decided just to update you on our little family before Christmas time hits and you don't hear from me for another month!

Our little family is doing great, just enjoying this fun holiday filled month that sometimes seems crazy busy, but more then anything makes me so grateful for the family I have and the moments we share.
If you read the post below, you know we are expecting baby number four. I have been more sick with this one then any of my other babies for sure, so it's been kind of challenging. When i say sick, I mean throwing up 3-4 times a day, almost after every meal, but not being able to keep anything down so throwing up doesn't help because then I'm nauseous because i can't keep anything down! Already not sleeping at night, I seriously toss and turn ALL NIGHT!! So annoying! And then weak and tired from not getting sleep that I just want to stay in bed all day, but as you all know that IS NOT POSSIBLE with three other little kids! So, not to be a complainer, but it's kind of been a rough couple of months! BUT, after some advice from friends and doctor, I think I finally have it under control for the most part and am hoping the 'constant car sick' feeling is starting to fade...we shall see! Brooklyn and Austin are super excited to have another sibling and make sure to tell everyone that mommy has a baby in her tummy. Ben and I are very excited about this little one, and even though life is going going to be very crazy busy I can't wait! For those who are wondering, yes, I'm secretly hoping for a girl...how can't I?!!? But of course I know we will be blessed with whatever we are supposed to have and will love with every inch of my heart no matter what. I'm of still getting the looks from people that say "What the heck are you thinking?!," When I tell them we are expecting...but have gotten used to it and have come to the mind set as of late that we know what we are doing, my family is the number one most important thing to me and that's all that matters."
So, besides that we are just crazy busy getting ready for Christmas. I'm definitely one of those who has to be careful not to go overboard, and we are trying really hard to teach the true meaning of Christmas...but lets just say my four and two year old sleep with Toys R US magazines every night and tell me about 20 different things a day that they want from Santa. Talon would be happy with a piece of cardboard for Christmas, so he's my easiest one that's for sure.
You know, this time of year I always find myself wondering how I was so blessed to have such an amazing family. Such good kids, a loving supportive husband, a roof over my head and a warm place to sleep at night. There are so many out there that don't have these things and it breaks my heart when I actually stop and think how selfish I can be sometimes when I hear some kids are asking for a pair of shoes, a coat, food, etc... All that matters is that we are all together and have each other. To serve others and teach our children that the feeling we have in our home is not just from all of the Christmas music, the tree or the lights, that it's from us and the things we do together that brings that spirit into our home. I hope this Christmas season you all find joy in each other and know that we love each and every one of you.
Wishing you all a VERY Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!