Our New Purchase..Yes, we are an official Mormon Family...minus 2 kids

Here is a picture of our new van, same color and all (sandstone is the official color)


This picture brings tears of joy to my life!!! Nothing beats stain resistant fabric.....beautiful, wonderful, simply brilliant!

Well we finally did it, we bought a new vehicle. We were planning on buying one eventually, but we had no intention of buying one this month. We were actually going to look for a new vehicle just before baby #2 arrived. But thanks to a code/discount that saved us a lot of money, a few nice rebates on top of the discounted price(over $2000), and thanks to a sales guy named MIKE, we have our new 2008 Dodge Caravan. It is a great van...yes, one can say that I am excited about it. I wasn't sure how I felt about getting a vehicle before our planned purchase time, but with a lot of research and price comparison I know we couldn't go wrong with this purchase. So after going car payment free for the past 3 years, we now have one. It is alright though, it is a wonderful vehicle with a lot of great perks (power sliding doors, fold in chairs/backseat, extra storage, stain resistant fabric throughout, tinted windows, airbags that extend all the way to the backseat, and the steering wheel has the ability change the radio channels). I asked Jason the morning after we purchased our van if he had buyers remorse, but we both agreed that was a wise purchase and that would meet our expanding family's needs. He was excited that I would have a nice new van to drive. It is a nice van, and though it has many nice features, especially compared to the 2000 Honda Civic I have been driving, I am glad that we aren't paying full price for it. Well I guess I feel a little bit older...kinda like a parent, which I am, but I have a "VAN", hmmm....I feel like I am an official member of the Mormon club. After baby #2 arrives, then we just need to have 2 more kids to be considered True members of the the Mormon club (lol). Stereotypes, you have to love them :)

Mommy Tag

Yes, feeling rather "fat" these days, yes I know I am pregnant and for some reason everyone tells me, "you're not fat, you're pregnant" hoping that it will make feel somewhat human. Weight gain is weight gain, I can accept it, but atleast I will have a little one to show for it. It makes it worth it.


1. Typically what time do you wake up? On a good day 6:30am, on a not so good day 5:30am
2. On a good night what time are your kids in bed? 7:00pm, that way mommy can have some down time and get a few more things done around the house.
3. How long have you been a mommy? 1 year 6 months and like 6 days...feels like an eternity though. This is not a bad thing.
4. How old were you when you became a mommy? 27...yes Mormon Standard time I am way old, heck most Mormons are done having their kids by the time they turn 27 :)
5. What is your favorite kids tv show? hmmm, I think I am still trying to get used to the whole cartoon thing, I don't have a favorite one but I do enjoy the Disney cartoon network over some of the other kid show networks
6. What is your least favorite kids tv show? It is the Wiggles or something like that...hmm 4 men singing together and entertaining kids hmmm, maybe I worked in the prison system too long b/c it gives me a creepy feeling.
7. What is your favorite chore? I would say vacuuming and doing my regular checklist of cleaning....yes I am weird I enjoy cleaning.
8. What is your favorite meal to cook? hmmm, one that is straight forward and that I can't mess up. Something with chicken in it
9. What is the meal you cook most often? I would say miracle chicken..mmm, but it is yummy and simple.
10. What is your kids favorite meal? French fries and chicken nuggets.
11. What is your favorite thing your husband does with your kids? I love that he spends a lot of time with her and plays with her. I really like it that he reminds me how much he loves the 2 of us and that we make him happy.
12. What are a few things that make you smile when you're being a mom? When I'm telling Tristen not to do something and she is smiling at me and I want to laugh back at her (trying to keep a straight face). Also when Tristen calls me by my first name sort of "Tim"
13. If you could take your kids anywhere where would it be? Somewhere fun...Disney World
14. When was the last time you went out without your kids? About a week ago, I went to girls night and my mom took care of Tristen (I was on vacation in Canada)
15. What is your favorite past time/activity to do with your kids? Spending time together, especially holidays... anything really. I still am amazed that I am a mom and that I get to have many fun filled years with Tristen and new baby (come June)
16. Name 1 thing you said you'd never do as a mom: Get stressed out
17. Name 1 thing you do that your own mom did: hmmm, not sure, Tristen is still young. Give me some time and I'm sure I will have a long list.
18. What is your favorite quality that your mom has? She is a good, positive and caring person. An eternal optimist...I wish, I am a realist.
19. What is your favorite kids book? The going to bed book
20. What is your advice for new moms? PATIENCE AND PRAYER....and don't lose your identity (who you are, your likes and dislikes...take time out for yourself!)
21. What is the scariest or most heartbreaking moment as a mom? Hearing Tristen cry when I have to go somewhere or when she gets scared because she thinks something bad is going to happen to me (Dr.'s office, she freaks out when the doctor touches me)
22. What is your most joyful moment of being a mom? Seeing Tristen smiling and giggling...just being happy and being herself.
23. When was the last time you were told 'I Love You' by one of your kids? A few minutes ago when I put her down for a nap....kind of, she is still working on the whole speaking thing, but I will say "I love...and she will say YOU :)
24. When was the last time you told one of your kids 'I Love You'? A few minutes ago, I try to make it a habit of saying I love you before naps and bedtime.



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