Marisa Joy Anderson

Coming in at a fatness of 9lbs. and 20 inches long. This is our new little sweetheart addition. Marisa Joy Anderson. We had her April 2nd at 1:47 AM. Everything went super well. The epidural took a long time to kick in because he didn't give me enough according to my height but once in did I was loving life.
She's got this fat little face but skinny skinny legs and body. Don't know where she holds the 9lbs but believe me she does.

Her sisters are really excited! When they came to see us Mylee said, "Who that mom" I said "That is your baby sister, Marisa" She said "Oh" Than she looks up at me and scrunches her nose and gives me the thumbs up sign and says "Good job Mom" It was perfect timing and as usual for Mylee, seriously funny!

Finished Product

I finally finished all my fun projects and am pretty excited how they turned out. The final touches are of course thanks to Richelle. Don't know what I'd do without you Richey. This is the baby's room. Hopefully that's what we end up naming her huh! The dots turned out super fun.
Avery's room needs a bit more decor but she loves having a big bed and a big room. Thanks Karie and mom for helping me paint when I couldn't stand it any longer.

How many beds do you sleep in?

As for me I slept in 4 different spots last night. It wasn't just due to being nearly 9 months pregnant. It all started with putting Mylee to bed and she said in her sweet voice, "Lay by me mommy" How do you say no to that. I snuggled up to her in her little twin bed. Of course I fell asleep by her. Than I woke up and went to sleep in my bed till about 1 am. I woke to Mylee crying and once again saying, "Lay by me" so of course I did and fell asleep again. About an hour later Avery woke up coughing so I laid by her rubbing her back and fell asleep again. When I finally woke up I made way to my bed once again. At about 4 I was aching from being so hugely pregnant that I ended up on the couch where I slept the rest of the night till about 6:30. That's when Mylee came up and said, "Mommy I waked up I want a baba (which is chocolate milk) and watch Monsters." She is totally on a Monsters kick. I have to be grateful that I fall asleep fast right? I now need a nap any suggestions which bed to sleep in?

Too Funny

Avery decided to paint my toenails for me since I can't reach that far. If by chance I go into labor I will have shades of reds, pinks, purples, and blues. They look awesome.

Conversation:
Tristan: Avery how was school?
Avery: Good
T: What did you learn
Av: I can't remember
(She can never remember)
T: What letter did you learn?
Av: y
T: Avery what letter did you learn?
Av: y
T: Tell me what letter you learned
Av: (A little louder) y
T: Because I want to know
Av: Dad not 'why' I learned the letter 'Y'
T: OHHHH
I was crying laughing at that one.

The bigger the better

I am sticking with the motto, "The Bigger the Better." I think I have to feel this way because my husband makes such big babies. I like to blame it on him that I feel ginormous. I'm on the countdown. 7 weeks left!!

Superbowl

Superbowl party at the Wurstens with the Lambs. Probably one of the funnest superbowl parties we've been too, included yummy food, fun friends, great game, and top off the night with a Just Dance on the Wii. HILARIOUS!

My girls love the Wursten girls. We'd be lost without them.
Shaynna and Carson have some serious moves. There were moments when I was crying I was laughing so hard.
The girls dancing their hearts out. They played forever. I'm completely exhausted after only 2 songs.

Sick Mylee

Mylee has got to be the worst sick kid. She won't lay in your arms and snuggle you she just roams the house and cries. It's so heartbreaking sad. Last night I gave her a bath about midnight and for the life of me cannot remember how many baths she had taken that day or how many times I've washed her blanket due to throwing up. While in the bath I couldn't help but take a picture of her sweet sad face but than of course she loves the camera so she had to give me her award winning smile. TOO CUTE!

St. George

We just got back from a trip to St. George. We went with the Strebel family who are totally a blast to hang out with. We went feeding crazy attacking ducks. Britney was a little afraid. We went swimming, shopping and out to eat a lot. It was a super fun getaway.

Avery kicked her flip flop into the water. Luckily daddy carries golf clubs everywhere and was able to fish it out. I was so hoping that T and Bob would fall in but Avery constantly reminds me that her daddy is the strongest and can do anything.


Avery next to the killer ducks. The moment we got out of the car they were swarming us. I guess they are used to getting fed.

First Timer

This year our stake had a ski night and Tristan wanted Avery to learn. I was a bit hesitant but she stayed out there for 2 hours and actually liked it. If anyone knows Avery she'd rather be left alone so we were excited that she tried it out.

For the MOMS!

This is for all you moms out there. I'm curious how everyone else handles their homes so I'm hoping I'll get some comments on this blog.
Do you ever feel like a lineworker doing the same thing over and over again?
How many times do you pick up the house?
How many times do you do dishes?
How often do you do laundry?
How many meals a day do you prepare?
What other things do you do throughout the day that are soooo repetitive?
Are you the type that just does one big sweep of the whole house after the day is over? Or do you do it again and again?
I'm just curious how some of us keep our sanity doing the same things over. Don't get me wrong for the most part I love it but some days I think. "Didn't I just do that!" I guess it's one of those days that you watch the snow and wish for that trip that I'm sure most of us are planning to get away from this weather.

Baby Movement

Finally this baby is starting to make some serious movements. I thought she was going to be just like her daddy and just chill out in my belly. I was sitting down watching some TV since I actually rule the remote with Tristan out of town, and wow my belly was a moving to the sounds. I love to watch it and feel her going crazy. Sometimes it's super fun to be pregnant! I know in another month I'll be complaining because she'll be huge and pushing on everything but right now it's fun.

NICE

I have to write this too while I'm thinking about it. A couple weeks ago Tristan was teaching a lesson to the Elders Quorum and talking about serving others and things like that. He brought up the fact that I've always heard, "Cami (my sister) is the nice one and where does that leave me as the fun one or as not so nice." I've never really struggled with it or anything because let's face is she really is the nice one. Anyway a couple of the men after church came up and said, "I don't know what you're talking about you're totally nice." Kind of fun to hear that I can be the nice one too. hehehehe

Sisters!!

Such fun sisters these two are becoming. I love to watch them become fun friends. They are already excited about having a new baby sister to play with. Avery tells everyone that the doctor messed up and it was supposed to be a brother but we're getting a sister. Still she's excited about a baby in our house!

AWESOME PEOPLE

I think awesome people come into your life at the perfect moment when you need them the most. I know about everyone else but being pregnant some days are not my best moments. It seems I struggle with silly things and get easily overwhelmed. I've been feeling that way lately. The other day I was out shoveling snow feeling sorry for myself when 2 neighbor boys show up and take over shoveling my driveway. I seriously started crying up. Thanks Nate and Jayden for being in the right place and the right time, you guys are awesome!!!!

My other moment with awesome people was 2 days ago. My neighbor, Christine told me her daughter's friend said to her, "She's beautiful." When she told me that I said, "Thanks I think Avery is beautiful too." Christine said, "No she was talking about you." Once again the tears started coming. I don't know about everyone else but I seldom feel beautiful being pregnant. Thanks for making me feel so good!

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve Tristan's cousins who are hockey playing, figure skating legends rented the Ice Rink in Logan. I invited my siblings and their kids along and we ice skated for Christmas Eve. It was a ball! Yes that's me 6 months pregnant. I know I know only 6 months with that belly. I have to thank my husband for making ginormous babies!!!

Our little family. Avery has decided she wants to take lessons. Mylee got to cruise in the stroller on the ice and she just kept saying, "Faster mommy faster" I only fell once and it was slow enough I think my belly was ok.
Chris's family. Karie, Cordell, Bridger, and Hudson (man I'm in love with that baby)
Ryan's family. Richelle, Mykelle, Tyler, Maryn, and Troy. I had a picture of Cami's family too but now can't find it on my camera. I'm totally crappy at photos!!!