Spring,Summer, bring on Fall

One day my friend James suggested I try meeting someone online, not to necessarily date,but just to meet people, even to meet other single moms to talk with that were going through the same thing I was.

This was the first picture I saw of Andy, and I was instantly smitten.

After a couple messages back and forth and two nervous people, we finally met.
How happy we are that we went with things, took that leap and decided to meet.
This is how our lives have been since we met, the fun Summer and fun time together we have had.
Things haven't been easy, not even close, with one break up in between, and many others opinions affecting our feelings, we finally decided that no matter what anyone else thought, we were totally, utterly, and wonderfully in
LOVE
We both knew that no matter what life threw our way, we were going to love each other forever.

SPRING TIME
Things started off with FINALLY my sweet, wonderful dad coming home from the hospital.
Dad had been in the hospital since February 4. It was great to finally have him home.

THEN

One night Andy and I had stopped at Walmart to get some goodies for movie night, probably our favorite thing to do together.
We pulled into Walmart Andy was getting out and a truck sped up and started to back up into the spot next to us. I run over to wave the man down to tell him that he was about to hit my door, and my thought was he was "going to take Andy and the whole door down"
Man said nothing, seemed completely fine.
Andy and I headed into Walmart, with the man and his daughter close behind. When they walked by they laughed, both Andy and I had uneasy feeling about this man.
Half hour later, we come out to find
THIS

The mirror to the car completely ripped off.
I was pissed.
We called police, they came and told us
that the mirror hadn't been hit off with a vehicle, but that someone had PUNCHED it off.
I couldn't believe it, that someone would be that mean and heartless to rip the mirror off.
Turns out, man in white dodge truck punched it off. How sad that someone could be that upset.
Lesson learned: next time just let the crazy man rip the whole car door off.
THEN

We said goodbye to a good buddy
I only knew Woogie for a short time,but what a great dog he was. Boys loved him to death and we were all sad to see him go.

WE

Played at Grandma B's in the BIG sandbox

played trucks in the rocks

played in sandbox with cousin Luke.
This boy has no fear of getting dirty.
What a cute one he is.

THEN
WE

GOT ENGAGED
May 16,2009

Andy completely surprised me with his proposal.
Of course I said
YES

THEN
I got pancreatits
AGAIN
Spent few more days in the hospital...UGH.
Doctors found what they thought was a mass on my pancrease, and also discovered we were
PREGNANT

20 weeks

THEN

We did fireworks

Boys road in a parade at Grandma Leslie's house with all the ward, and neighbor kids

THEN

We spent a few times playing at Gateway getting wet, and having a great time.

THEN
Boys learned how to shave.lol. thanks to daddy Andy
These boys look up to Andy, and do anything he does. I love watching these 3 boys together.

THEN

We spent few times at Thanksgiving Point Dinosaur Adventure. If you haven't been there, you must take your kids and go.

THEN
Vacation

Andy and I went to Vegas for my birthday. It was a short,but fun getaway. It was WAY to hot, and minus me getting sick everyday from the heat and being pregnant we had such a great time
just being together.
We are so lame, by the time we got to our destination we were both missing the boys like crazy, and decided next time we just bring the boys. We enjoy our time alone,but we prefer our time with the boys. We just love them so much.
We ate at the Cheesecake factory, man alive it was such good food.

I love Donny. Coming into Vegas the first thing you see is this massive picture of Donny & Marie. Of course I had to have my picture taken.

THEN
I made my first birthday cake

Zack turned 2. I just couldn't bring myself to pay for a birthday cake, as much as I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE sheet cake, I decided this year mommy was making his cake.
Turned out better then I thought it would.

Zack got spoiled, he got 3 birthday cakes this year. I made one for party with my family, then Grandma Leslie had a party, more cake, and then Zack had a party and cake with his dad and dad's family.

Zack and Kirstie's birthday's are 4 days apart, so we had dinner and cake together with my family.
Zack was helping Kirstie blow out her candles.

THEN
we
FINALLY got MARRIED
much to unwanted drama due to others disliking the idea of us getting married.
We finally decided we couldn't let others dictate our happiness and finally
GOT MARRIED

I gained a husband and new brothers and sisters

Also a new nephew, and boys got a new cousin

THEN

The Summer is coming to an end and that means my baby is starting
PRESCHOOL..sniff,sniff
The day I called to sign him up I hung up the phone with his teacher and just cried.
LAME-I know, but I just can't believe he is old enough to attend school.
Brock was born only 2.6 pounds and stayed on Oxygen and heart monitor until he was 7/8 months old.
NOW
He is perfectly healthy and getting ready to start school next week.
We love you so much Brock-a-lee

NOW
I can't wait for Fall. My favorite time of the year.

We went to the chapel....and we got married

FINALLY
we
got
MARRIED

This is our attempt of trying to get a family picture.
Zack was not having it, he had no nap, and wanted to play with all the other kids.
Then Brock just smiling away happy to have his picture taken

Me and Jaycie
Look out rockin she looks with her new hair cut, and me totally cheesing it. Yes, it's the worse picture of me ever,but I had to post it. This girl helped everyone so much. She came early and sat with me to get my hair done. Then came over and entertained Brock while Andy and I got ready, then when Andy's mom showed up with all the stuff to decorate with, she did everything she could to help.
I love you girl :)

New brothers and sisters
Kristina & Andy
Taylor & Sophie-Andy's sister
Jackson & Bree- Andy's brother

Better family picture
Notice that non of us are looking at the same camera

Andy and his mom Leslie
Andy's mom did cheesecake and lemon water. Everything turned out great.
THANK YOU

First KISS as husband and wife

My other wonderful friend Amber surprised me with flowers. This wedding was so low key we didn't even do flowers,but Amber the sweetheart she is surprise me and Andy with flowers. Andy couldn't get his to stay on,but I was so happy she did that for us. :)

These pictures make me laugh because I don't think we got one good picture where we are both smiling and looking at the same camera.
My mom has some pictures I have yet to see, so hopefully she has some that look decent.

After we got married, we had everyone over to the house for dessert. Then Andy and I took the boys to Pizzaria....YUMMY...I have wanted to take Andy there ever since we met.
He was very pleased with their food....YUMMY.
Then after dinner we took the boys over to North Shore for our ward swim party, then home and in bed by 9:00 p.m.....I know kinda sad for a wedding night,we were all so tired.
Saturday, my mom offered to take boys for the night so we could have some alone time. The boys had so much fun at Grandma B's house. (I'll post pics from Grandma's later)
Our wedding day was wonderful. We wanted the boys there, and yes going for pizza and swimming with the kids on your wedding day isn't the traditional wedding agenda, it's what we wanted, and wouldn't trade it for anything.

I am so happy that finally I am Mrs. Mower.

I am so happy that I finally am getting my happy ending.

I am so happy that I have someone who loves me no matter what, and is by my side forever and ever.

I LOVE YOU BABE

20 weeks.....already!

20 weeks ALREADY
Don't laugh at my nasty picture, but I guess for documentation purposes I had to do it.

I just can't believe how fast the time is going by. We are getting so excited for this little guy to arrive.
Andy is keeping me in shape, well trying to. We try and go the gym together as much as possible, which we love doing, and the best part is after working out I can really feel the baby move around.
This baby is a kicker, he moves around like crazy, but is a good sign for me, cuz that means baby is growing good and healthy.
Half way mark is a BIG step for me. I had Brock at 31 weeks and Zack at 35 weeks and so far this baby boy is KICKING BUTT. My doctor started me on shots to help the baby, and my great neighbor comes over once a week to give me my shots (she's an ER nurse). Other then getting a shot once a week, things are going awesome.
Brock keeps asking me when the baby is coming out, he tells me " baby has been in for way to long, he needs to come out so I can play with him" As for Zack he loves to watch a baby story on TLC and pat my belly, he also thinks it's funny to blow bubbles on my belly, which is fun for all cuz that makes baby move around.

Going to the chapel

GOING TO THE CHAPEL
AND WE'RE
GOING TO GET MARRIED
Andy and I are so excited. We are getting MARRIED.
Andy and I have over come some major stuff that most don't go through, to say the least things haven't been easy, but we have gotten through these things and we are stronger and happier then ever.
I can't wait to marry Andy, he is such a good, kind, honest, loving person. It took me 27 years to FINALLY find someone like him,but it was well worth the wait.
We aren't doing anything major, we feel we don't need to, all that matters is that the boys and our closest family and friends are there.