HARTUNG FAMILY HAPPENINGS

Shutterfly ROCKS!!!

2010-11-18T16:11:00.000-08:00

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Playing catch up

2010-11-18T15:52:00.000-08:00

Yes, it has been months...
Yes, a lot has happened...
Yes, I REALLY have neglected my blog.

Okay, with that out of the way. LOL. We aren't going to bore you to tears with the last months of life here at Ft. Lee. In a nutshell...we LOVE it here. I will update with lots of pics so you can see the changes in my little ones...and there are LOTS. Here is a TOP 10 of our favorite things that have happened to our family since moving to Ft. Lee, Virginia in June.

1o. We were able to move into a BRAND NEW home on post. (literally the keys were handed over from the contractor to the housing office the day we got the call to come get them!)

9. Virginia is BEAUTIFUL. We have enjoyed the amazing trees and colors that this part of the country has to offer.

8. Virginia Beach!!! We were able to put our toes in the water ...the ATLANTIC OCEAN water that is!!!!

7. Washington D.C. It has been a dream for Allan and I to one day take our kids to see our nations capital. On our trip there this summer we did that and LOTS more. My favorite highlight..the Vietnam Wall. Very Surreal and mind boggling seeing all the names.

6. Friends!! We have made some amazing friends since coming here. Caitlyn has a group of fellow Army Brats here on post that she goes to school with, Calleya has many BFF's and Colby has a BFF across the street. Allan and I are grateful for the "Army AND LDS" families we have grown to love here...really has been wonderful having so manythings in common.

5. Colby learned to ride a bike without training wheels!

4. Calleya started PRE SCHOOL on post!

3. THREE WORDS..FALL IN VIRGINIA= gorgeous!

2. Colby and Calleya played soccer and Caitlyn is in "Beauty and the Beast" at school.

1. WE ARE TOGETHER AS A FAMILY, and after all is said and done..THAT is the most important thing of all!

OCS

2010-03-29T09:46:00.000-07:00

Officer Candidate Hartung. Hmmm..has a nice ring to it. Allan started Officer Candidate School on March 1st. He is now in week 5, and going a mile a minute. He loves it! I love the fact that I get calls (if at times VERY brief), text messages, and webcam IM time almost daily. His days are full, and very fast paced. Between the classes (running to and from), chow (literally 5 minutes to eat as much as you can), Ruck Marches (he just completed a 7 mile one last week), 0500 PT (release runs..a 5 mile coming up this week), combatives, and the weekend service projects...he has been a bit busy, to say the least. I am so very proud of my soldier and the hard work he is putting in for his career and our family!

A new "Do"

2010-02-08T07:53:00.000-08:00

Calleya is our "active one. She is a whirlwind and never stops going. She went to a birthday party with Colby for one of his classmates, Kya. She loves her, and Kya..has short hair! Fast forward a week later. I walk into my room to find a pile of hair, Colby's scissors he uses to do his kindergarten homework, and my little 3 year old with a HUGE grin on her face. She had given herself a haircut (complete with bangs). Why? She wanted to have short hair...just like Kya. AHHH! Here are the before and after (thanks Great Clips!) pics of her new "do"!!

Full Battle Rattle

2010-01-18T08:51:00.001-08:00

Allan's latest picture sent from Ft. Sill. He is in his full "Battle Rattle". And of course it would not be complete without the M-16 in his hands!!(SHE is named Jessica) He has four weeks left as of today! I cannot believe that in just a few short weeks I will be boarding a plane to go see him graduate, what an amazing feeling that is! After he is off to OCS (Officer Candidate School) a 12-week program that will be in Ft. Benning, Georgia. We will all make the trek out for that graduation..as he will have a commisioning ceremony as well. The time is moving, somedays it goes at a snails pace..and I have to remember that it isn't forever. It is that fact that keeps me going. We will make it through and endure to the end... :0)

Family Pictures

2010-01-18T08:45:00.000-08:00

The week before Allan left to go back out to BCT, we headed to Guajome Park and took family pictures. They really turned out great. It was a nice day, and cooperative kiddos!! Ilove our family picture, it turned out beautiful. It is a nice memory to have while Allan is away!

Off to Basic Combat Training: Red Phase

2009-11-25T00:21:00.000-08:00

The week of reception is officially over. Allan crosses the tracks tomarrow and heads over to Basic Combat Training, or BCT. What does this mean? No more daily phone calls, and a drill Sergeant in his face 24/7. I talked to him tonight, and he was getting everything ready to go. He says he just wants to start..the waiting was driving him insane (reception lasts a week). I am happy we are finally on to Red phase (the 9 weeks are seperated by 3-3week phases, red, white and blue.) but I know this is the hardest of the phases..and where they break you down. Praying for my sweet husband that he stays strong and knows we lovehim. Letters of support would be great, I will have his address soon and will get it to whoever would like to write!!

Becoming ARMY STRONG!!

2009-11-24T00:17:00.000-08:00

This is what saying goodbye to a soldier feels like. I didn't think the day would ever come as we prepared for Allan to leave for basic training. Now, it is here. Watching him leave left me with so many emotions. I was proud, I wear my title of "ARMY Wife" with great pride! I was sad. The emptiness of not having him here is magnified when I see how much my little ones miss him. There are so many little things I realized I took for granted. Bathing the kids, taking turns getting up with a nightmare, holding the baby while I break up a fight, they all seem so much more amplified doing them on my own.

Yet, what it really breaks down to is I am so very happy with the decision we have made. He is doing something honorable, not only for his country...but for his family. We will be so much better off for it. The seperation is just minimal in the grand scheme of things. This too shall pass, and one day we will look back at all this crazines and think, "I worried over THAT!". For now, I cherish every phone call I receive from him and I pray for his strength and safety.

We are not just ARMY strong, we are FAMILY strong!

Kindergarten Colby

2009-10-20T09:33:00.001-07:00

It amazes me just how much they seem to change overnight when they start school. It has happened again. Colby has become such a big boy, in what seems like overnight. I love seeing him embrace life and loves asking questions...about EVERYTHING!

My Girls!!

2009-10-20T09:22:00.001-07:00

Caits and Calleya..my two beautiful, silly, wonderful girls! They are growing up before my eyes. Calleya LOVES Caits, and the feeling is definately mutual. What a cute pair they are. Caitlyn is becoming such the big sister, she is a great helper..and I truly am gonna need it in the coming months. I am such a lucky Mom to get to have two very awesome girls in my life!!

Baby Mine..3 months old!

2009-10-20T09:00:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe that he is already three months old. Time is not suppose to fly this fast, especially when he is my last baby. I love this stage. Cwynn is so alert, he'll even turn his head to track where you are. His little smiles warm my heart. He has truly completed our family. I love waking up and hearing his "conversations". He will just start cooing like crazy, trying to let us know his opinion. We are so very blessed by you Cwynn, you make my heart smile! He loves to hear people talk, and calms when you sing to him. Especially Calleya's singing, he loves it. "Baby Mine" from Dumbo is one of his very favorites. ..."rest your head, close to my heart, never to part, baby of mine".

The need for speed...

2009-10-13T12:07:00.000-07:00

It has been years since Allan and I ventured to the Air Show. We used to go every year, and now that we are back in California..here we are!! The MCAS Miramar Airshow is awesome. Colby and Calleya loved it (although Colby freaked out at first!!), it was worth going though. The Blue Angel fly-by's , Harrier exhibition flight, and all of the endless rows of planes to look at and walk through made for a great day!

Saying Goodbye..never an easy thing.

2009-08-28T22:56:00.000-07:00

And so it begins. The Goodbyes have started. First up, Nancy Lawrence, Allan's advisor and absolute favorite proffesor from Embry Riddle. She has not only been a great influence on Allan, but has become a member of our family. We love her! She calls our kids "her babies', and spoils them rotten whenever she see's them. We met her at Freedom Station on Wednesday night. She hadn't seen Cwynn yet, and she was making sure we didn't leave before she saw all of her "babies". We will miss her soooo much. She is one of the reasons leaving here is going to be so hard to do!

Turning 36!

2009-08-28T22:39:00.001-07:00

Every year we make a big deal out of birthdays..or try to. This year Allan and I were not blessed with an abundance on our birthdays..needless to say we were FLAT BROKE. Not a matter to stop the power of three (my great kiddos Caitlyn, Colby and Calleya). While Allan and I ran from OB appointments to grocery shopping (exciting stuff, I know!). Caitlyn spearheaded a campaign to surprise Daddy. What they lacked in decorations..they made up for in creativity. They cut 36 pendant style flags out and numbered them 1-36, adding cute saying and designs to each. They then hung them from the front door to the living room, ADORABLE!! The best part of course..their cake. They frosted a german chocolate cake and put 36 marischinocherries around it, a nascar (Tony Stewart, of course) on top. Along with a big plastic bug (the ones he is always hiding to scare them with), and a little green army man. My favorite part..grey candles that spelled out "LOVE" I didn't realize these were the only letters they found from the "Over the Hill" set I had used one year. EXCELLENT choice of words..Daddy LOVED every single bit of his birthday surprises!

The wheels on the bus...

2009-08-28T22:22:00.000-07:00

Riding the bus, for some is a tedious task. Not so for my California kids. This is an experience they look forward to every morning. Colby couldn't wait to go to kindergarten, why? "I get to ride the bus with Sissy, Mom!" Classic!

Blue eyes..hmm, maybe!

2009-08-14T19:18:00.000-07:00

Since Caitlyn was born, Allan has secretly wished for a baby with his blue eyes. I have not argued (Hello..his gorgeous baby blues were one of the first things I noticed about him). Fast forward 12 years to our 4th and final little one. Cwynn seems to have..so far,been blessed with his Daddy's eyes. They are a beautiful blue, and have shown no signs of changing to brown, as of yet. At this point with all of the rest, the brown had won, and the color was evident. Either Cwynn is being a stinker and playing games ... or Allan's hope for a baby with blues eyes is going to happen. Only time will tell.

First day of school!

2009-08-14T18:17:00.000-07:00

School is here, again, and I have not one but TWO in school this year.Caitlyn has started in 7th grade, while Colby is in KINDERGARTEN!! They both looked so much more grown up on the first day..especially Colby. I cannot believe he is in shool already. He love his teacher Mrs. Roberts, and is waaay excited that his BFF Daniel Craner is in the same class. I guess things cannot get better than that. LOL. As for Caits, she is skipping a year of math and advancing to pre-algebra this year. For a mom that never even liked math..I am amazed that she is doing this..obviously didn't get that from me. Hehehe. Calleya was happy to accompany them both on their first day, however she was not happy when she couldn't have her own desk in Colby's class. She wore her backpack proudly though, and missed her brother and sister the entire day!!!

In the ARMY now

2009-08-14T18:02:00.000-07:00

On August 5th, Allan met with a review board for entry into Officer Candidate School, his final step. That afternoon, at 3:55pm, he was sworn into the United States Army as a OCS candidate..he made it!! Being able to be there to see him make this step, was amazing. He ships out to bootcamp on November 16th, for 9 weeks at Fort Sill in South Carolina. Then it is off to Fort Benning, Georgia on March 1st for another 14 weeks of OCS. In total he will be away from us for 6 months. We are excited, scared, and a little hesitant about the changes yet to come. I am extremely proud of him, and the decision he has made.I love him for stepping up and finding a way to provide for his family, and serve his country in the same breath. I am an ARMY wife..and I couldn't be happier for my man in uniform.

Welcome to the world..

2009-08-14T17:46:00.000-07:00

He is finally here, on my blog, that is. Cwynn Edward Hartung was born on July 22, 2009 at 8:18 am. He is such a sweet little miracle, and we are thrilled to have him here. I cannot imagine life without him. From the moment he made his debut to the world, he left an impression (quite literally actually as he decided to pee on the OB that was assisting in my surgery.) It was a hard road, and a bit of complications, but we are both home and healthy. He is such a mellow little guy. He doesn't like to fuss unless he has a reason, and he LOVES to cuddle!!! His brother and sisters are IN LOVE with him, and are constantly cooing over him. Big brother Colby tells me everyday how Cwynn is his best buddy-- how can you not LOVE that coming from a 5 year old.

Bump Watch Update!!!

2009-06-10T09:27:00.000-07:00

I had a visit with the ultrasound tech yesturday to see why I was measuring bigger. looks like Cwynn is a happy guy. He is not only happy and healthy, but already weighing 5 lbs 7oz....and I have 5 weeks to go!!! My OB said I am measuring at about 35 weeks, instead of 33, but that doesn't change the planned c-section date unless I go into labor. Seeing as that is NOT a part of my game plan, we are preparing for a big boy. ( all of mine have been over 8lbs..so I am not worried, they think between 8-9). We also have a bit more than average fluid making little one comfy, so I get to deal with the fact that NOTHING is going to fit at this point. Hehehe. We are getting very excited. The kiddos are having fun watching my tummy move with every kick and stretch. Cwynn is getting ready to join our family, and we couldn't be happier to see him!!

All cried out..well, maybe!

2009-05-31T14:49:00.000-07:00

I haven't blogged for a while, not because I want to overlook the fact that my two kiddos had birthdays and I have pics to upload, or that Caitlyn finished 6th grade...I just haven't felt like turning on the water works AGAIN! I am an emotional wreck these days. Being almost 8 months preggie doesn't help matters, yet it goes waaay beyond that. Allan graduated on May 2nd...and we are still UNEMPLOYED. Thanks to the lovely economy and the battle over every job on the market, he is still at a loss. Just this past week we sent out over 30 resumes, applied for at least that many jobs (EVERYWHERE..he even anwsered an ad in Alaska). We haven't had a bite..nor a nibble. I am really not sure where my head is at anymore. Allan says I need to have more faith that things will work out in our favor, and I know in my heart he is right, my head just seems to overlook that. I don't want to say I am losing/ have lost faith...I just think that it is EXTREMELY shaken right now. I wake up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat because I have just deampt we lost everything and are out on the street...with a newborn. I wake up wipe the tears, and try to put on a brave face...but it seems I end up in bed that night, pushing back the same tears. I decided maybe writing down how I have been feeling would at least help me to start coping better. So, being the sabath (and unfortunately I am home with a very sick little Calleya), I have decided to vent my thoughts. I am also going to add a top 10 of things that I am grateful for, so when I look back at this post a few days from now I don't want to delete it because I sound like a total wasteland. Here goes..me trying my best at making lemonade with some very nasty lemons!

10. My home...I can at least say I have a roof over my head. (and when I am angry, I vent by mad cleaning)
9. Computer..and sites that allow me to blog like a nutcase
8. My health..a pretty healthy pregnancy, something I am VERY happy about.
7. Education..Allan's schooling brought us here, and I don't regret him furthering that.
6. My scrapbooks..I actually worked on them the other day, and I am blessed to have happy moments to reflect on.
5. Tithing.. the area I have struggled with, yet I pay it without even a sigh..even if it is the hardest thing to do looking at the balance afterwards.
4. Friends.. I have many close (and far away) friends that I know bless my life just by being there. It goes unsaid a lot, though you all make me smile.
3. My Family.. Both my Mom and Mom-in-law have been so wonderful at bearing the brunt of my tears and depression. Family is a gift I know continually keeps giving back.
2. My beautiful Children and Husband.. they see my tantrums and tears, and still love me. How is that possible?
1. The gospel.. I wanted to say "faith", but that doesn't seem right. I am grateful for a Heavenly Father who I know loves me, even when I don't listen or disappoint him.

Twilight Baby Shower

2009-05-23T11:17:00.000-07:00

Here are (finally) some pics from my Twilight baby shower. I will have to upload the ones I have of the cake and decor, Niki and Dawn out did themselves on that!! Little Cwynn is going to be one well dressed (and environmentally booty friendly--thanks to Julie and the organic huggies), stylin' baby! It was a great day, and I loved being able to hang out with the girls, and be surrounded by twilight too!!

Pay it forward...

2009-05-13T18:39:00.000-07:00

So, here's how this game works-the first 5 people to leave a comment on this post will receive, at some point during the year, a handmade gift from me. What it will be and when it will arrive is a total surprise! The catch is that you must participate as well. Before you leave your comment, write up a pay it forward post on your blog to keep the fun going (or be lazy and copy and paste like I did). Then come back, let me know you're going to play and sit back and anticipate the arrival of your gift!

I know a lot of us could use a little cheer during the year, what a great way to do just that. Spread the love all year long. Who knows, maybe we'll end up actually HAPPY in the process. I could use a few smiles around my place about now. :0)

His future's so bright...

2009-05-12T15:25:00.000-07:00

The day finally arrived. After three years of hard work, tears (mainly from me) and lots of stress...Allan crossed the Embry Riddle stage on May 2nd. He now has a Masters Degree in Safety Science. (feel free to smother us with job offers if you know of any). The day was beautiful, even the normal ERAU Event wind blowing our carefully crafted do's into oblivion couldn't dampen our spirits. I am really proud of my darling husbands accomplishment, and I love him for being such a great example to our kids on the importance of education. Family came from San Diego to see the event, and the full house was a welcome factor to the weekend. We partied like rockstars, as Caitlyn used to tell us. :0) Wheeew!!! That is my huge sigh of relief that this chapter in our lives is closing, while another begins. Bring it on!!

Extra! Extra!..Read all about it!!

2009-04-22T18:15:00.000-07:00

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On Saturday we went to a Safety Fair in Prescott. Apparently Colby

and Calleya looked cute to the photographer for the local Daily Courier,

because they landed on the front page this week!! They had too much

fun climbing into the trucks. Almost as much as I had taking pics of them.

My little famous kidos. Hehehe.

Easter Enjoyment!!

2009-04-17T21:38:00.000-07:00

Easter is one of my favorite holidays. I love seeing the

kids coloring eggs, hunting for treasures, and dressed

up in spring colors for church. This year was no different.

We spent Saturday designing our eggs , did I mention it

actually SNOWED that morning. Being from California, that

was something we DEFINATELY did not expect.

The kids had a great time following clues left by E.B to help

them locate their missing baskets so they could hunt for

treats. Although it wasn't much of a surprise hunt for Colby

as he was up waaay too early announcing that he had already

been out in the living room and described the location of lots of

special treats. Such the boy!!!

It was a very different Sunday, as we enjoyed our time together

in the morning, and at church, sadly Daddy was required to work

that evening. We are just grateful that we were able to spend time

together as a family beforehand...which made the holiday special!

Super Hero Night!

2009-04-11T18:52:00.000-07:00

Dash? Nope it's COLBY!!

Meeting the Incredibles was Priceless for Calleya!

The crew: Zach Craner, Colby, Calleya, Daniel Craner, Caitlyn

I discovered a site called MomCentral a few months back. Little

did I know that this was just the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

We had heard that Disney On Ice was coming to Phoenix, and REALLY

wanted to go. Well, a call came from MomCentral asking me if I would like

to be a part of their abassador program to spread the word about the event,

in exchange my family would get tickets to opening night, a meet and greet

before hand with characters, and dinner. Um...HECK YES.

We arrived at the USAirways Center on Thursday ready to go.

The kids didn't know until we got there,and were sooo excited!

We had a fun dinner of hot dogs and chips inthe Toyota Lounge, and a

special visit from The Incredibles. Calleya has PJ's from them that

she calls her "super hero jammies". She squealed when she

saw them."Mom.it's the super heroes!!" She actually was the 2nd kiddo in line to

see them and she ran up and gave them HUGE hugs!!

After the meet and greet, we got ready to leave. We had been talking to the

promotions person in charge, and she gave ALL of the kiddos a giftbag

full of goodies(supposed to be ONE PER FAMILY).It was full of things from

the show, and the kids were thrilled (and so was my wallet). The show was amazing,

and we had a great time. The best part: the next morning Colby said, after learning

another show was that morning "Okay, let's get Daniel Mom, we GOTTA GO!!!"

Feeling Preggie

2009-04-07T16:06:00.000-07:00

So I have been really kinda blah the past few days. I had a hard time with the passing of my Grandma, however I know she is at peace and that comforts me. Today I realized that I am just feeling "preggie". No other word for it. Sleep is crazy, and this little guy kicks (hard) quite a bit more now! Calleya is very cute. She is Mommy's caregiver. If I cough, she is right there making sure I have a drink of water. She is also the one who sits near me during a run to the bathroom. She pats my back and says, "It's okay Mommy, the throwup will be gone soon." How sweet is that. I can't imagine how she will be when the baby finally gets here. THAT should be interesting. I can't believe I am 24 weeks today. Almost to the last trimester...too weird, this has really gone by faster than I expected. We are in the process of choosing a day for our planned c-section (somewhere in the 38th-39th week). We will see how generous my doctor will be...Allan wants July 10th. For now, I will just get through my preggie times. This too shall pass. Hehehe.

Tacos, Tears, and Eternal Families

2009-04-01T19:50:00.000-07:00

My beautiful, wonderful Grandma, Grace Blazian passed away this morning. She had suffered a fatal stroke yesturday afternoon, and passed peacefully from this life, holding her eternal companions hand. My Grandpa said that in the moment before she passed, her left eye overflowed and tears ran down her cheeks. He said he felt such an overwhelming sense of the love she had for him, and her extended family. I am heartbroken, and find myself wiping tears from my cheeks. She was a sweet, dear person who cherished her family. She could always be counted on to send a handwritten personal note on various occassions throughout the year. She never overlooked a birthday, anniversary, or holiday. She made you feel as though you were her favorite. I will miss our long talks, birthday shopping trips, and most of all I will miss her. She was my favorite person to sit next to in Sacrament meetings when I would make a visit ...we never stopped giggling, or eating her stash of tic -tacs. I will forever cherish the beautiful blankets that she made for each of my babies. And her newest great- grandson will be blessed swaddled in the white crocheted blanket she made for me on the birth of my first child...and has been used every special day since.
When my brother and I were young, she talked to us about death. Not as a scary, awful thing, but a beautiful experience that she looked forward to. She eased our fears by telling us that we were going to make a Taco Stand in Heaven, and the first one there would get it ready for everyone else. I know that she is there, setting up shop, happy and healthy. I can see her smile, and it warms my heart, for she is free of the ailments that the body in this life held her captive in. I am so grateful for the plan of eternal families. That I will be able to one day be reunited with my Grandma. Of all the things that struck me as my heart broke over her loss, I had the strongest feeling that she is in Heaven, holding the two beautiful babies that we lost, telling them stories of their Mom, and making them giggle. Oh what a sweet comfort that is. I look forward to the day my son is born...for I know that my Grandma will be there, with her arm around me letting me know all is well. May Heavenly Father keep her in his loving arms, until we meet again.

Sleeping Princess!

2009-03-30T18:47:00.000-07:00

Miss Calleya decided to take a Sunday afternoon
snooze. She looked so peaceful, I had to take a few of
these pics to remember these moments...when she is
being a typical two year old. My favorite was her cute
little painted toenails peeking out from under her
blanket. Such the princess, even sleeping!

Just a Walk in the Park

2009-03-28T19:26:00.000-07:00

Spring break came and gave us beautiful weather.

We grabbed the bikes and headed out to Fain Park.

The kids had a great time just enjoying the sunshine.

Sitting with Daddy=

Priceless

Hartung Family Battle of the Sexes: FINAL SCORE

2009-03-25T19:19:00.000-07:00

GIRLS:2

BOYS: 2

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It's a BOY!!! Our Ultrasound revealed a very cute little boy (goodness, he only weighs a bit over 1lb. at the moment). I am so excited to actually know the gender. Although, I was still in the middle of my ultrasound, while a very excited Allan was calling EVERYONE. (He even called MY MOM.) Not sure who is more excited.It is truly amazing! The kids are all happy, and Calleya now talks to her brother via Mommy's belly..it is VERY cute!!!

As for a name: Cwynn Edward Hartung

DISCLAIMER: Okay. We DID NOT choose the middle name after the Twilight Series. I know, everyone is having a hard time believing it. This is actually my Dad's middle name. Maybe bad timing to choose it, but it is what it is. LOL.

Into the Woods..

2009-03-24T11:49:00.000-07:00

Caitlyn rocked her performance as the witch in her

school's presentation of "Into the Woods". She was VERY into character. Allan and I were shocked at how she was so animated and immersed in the play. Bravo Caitlyn, we get the 1st autograph!!

Mini RockStars!

2009-03-23T21:22:00.000-07:00

Mom...when are we gonna

start our band?

We already LOOK

like Rock Stars!!!

2nd Times a Charm...

2009-03-23T21:05:00.000-07:00

So, this Wednesday we will be trying once again to see if baby #4 would like to reveal a little more than a booty shot to us. We are excited to have another opportunity to try and discover more about this little one.

All of the kiddos have definate opinions about what they think it will be...
Caitlyn:" It's gonna be a boy Mom.It's not what I want, I'm just saying what I think it is."
Colby:" BOY!! Because I like a boy, and he won't mess things up like Calleya does."
Calleya:" I want it to be a GRIL MOM! I think the baby is a GRIL!!"

I just want to know EITHER way. I am tired of looking at white, yellow and pale green things. LOL. C'mon, pink or blue....show me the baby!!!