forever swaner family: Oooooohhhh Boy!

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Oooooohhhh Boy!

Yep, that's right. We're feeling a little blue today. No, not sad...but blue. In other words, our little 'feeling pretty in pink' post no longer applies...SINCE IT'S A BOY!!! We had our official ultrasound and found a little suprise. I was pretty bumbed at the time, but I think that my little 3 year old recieved some inspiration today. After the ultrasound, we went to the grocery store. I was still feeling pretty down, and she wrapped her arms around my neck and said...'Mom, baby boys are special too!' And there you have it! What more can I say???

14 comments:

Nicky said...: Cheer up... the blue makes a nicer color for your blog background than the pink did! (there is always a positive side to everything :) ) Hey, maybe we should go shopping for boys, and get ourselves a little more excited, what do you think?
p.s. I luv your title to this post.; April 10, 2008 at 8:45 PM
Maria said...: I had a feeling that is what your post was going to be about! Yeah, another boy for McKay to play with! :) Myah really is a gem.; April 10, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Maria said...: Aren't you glad you found out BEFORE you had him? :); April 10, 2008 at 9:13 PM
Ruth Swaner said...: What can I say except "Welcome to the Club"...having four boys isn't so bad..at least you got your girl....I didn't...now I have to rely on Daughter-in-laws in fill in the gap...are you filling???? Just kidding...luv ya..MOM Swaner

And in my book there is nothin cuter than little boys, little shirts, little levis, little keds, little bib overalls and on and on....; April 10, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Ruth Swaner said...: By the way...what happened to Derrick's expertize in ultrasounds? Remind me not to go to him when I'm pregnant....:); April 10, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Unknown said...: (Insert clever comment here)______________________________.

Congrats!!!! :D; April 11, 2008 at 2:41 AM
Huffstuff said...: Myah could not have said it better! Congratulations. Now Myah will always be your favorite daughter (unless you go for number 6 and it's a girl)Hey the sun is shining and the blue sky is all around. It's a day to celebrate.; April 11, 2008 at 8:31 AM
Anonymous said...: Ahhh are you serious!!! I am shocked, WOW... well its been awhile since you've had a baby boy around, you may really enjoy it (and besides I feel they are a little easier).And what the heck Derrick aren't you the one who did the ultra sound??? j/k congrats to both of you!!!; April 11, 2008 at 8:42 AM
laura bales said...: four boys and a girl...they will will all love and care for their sister..she will be treasured being the only girl, unless yall go for number six...congrats!; April 11, 2008 at 12:46 PM
jennaloha said...: Isn't this the second time this has happened to you? Zac was supposed to be a girl, right? So you should be used to it by now.; April 12, 2008 at 7:45 AM
Leslie said...: Hey Kelli,
I sorta feel your pain... I was a bit that way except with the girls... The up side is that you have the sweetest cutest little boys!!!!; April 12, 2008 at 9:15 AM
Ginger said...: I remember you telling me this happened to you before. Good thing you found out early. It's hard when you get your hopes up though.
I didn't believe 100% that Hailey
was really a girl until I saw her with my own eyes. I kept thinking it could be a cruel joke since I knew a couple people like you who had a not-quite-so-right ultrasound.
Congratulations though. I also feel boys are easier. I can't imagine doing more than one little girl's hair every day. All the crying....argh!!!; April 12, 2008 at 12:02 PM
Hammond Family said...: Myah is right, "baby boys are special too." I would't trade my boys for anything!! Congrats on another boy :); April 12, 2008 at 9:57 PM
The Pili Aiga said...: Oh my gosh...I just barely checked my email and connected to your site...I've been working like crazy. Anyway, CONGRATS! How cute are your family pictures are going to look! Myah is so beautiful I don't know if you could've made another duplicate so gorgeous :) Besides, boys are fun...and there will be more help shoveling snow!; April 16, 2008 at 9:27 PM

Crazy Things Our Kids Say

'Mom, Desmond needs to be changed. He smells like a waffle'. -myah- I've heard all sorts of descriptions, but never a WAFFLE!
'Mommy, How come all of our prophets names start with "President"?' Myah
'Mom, baby boys are special too'. Myah's words of encouragement shortly following the boy ultrasound. Thanks Myah!
When talking about what to grow in our garden this summer, Skyler said, 'Oh, I know...let's grow more zuccini so we can have more pickles!' Pretty funny coming from a really smart kid!
'Mommy, I want my armpits to look like yours, with all the black pokey things in them!' Yep, that's Myah!
'...Thank you for Santa Clause...and thank you for his reindeer.' Myah's prayers last night
'Daddy...You smell like Grandpa!' (Myah) Derrick has picked up a new second job, working with my dad doing sheet metal construction...aka 'manual labor', and apparently, he's starting to smell like hard work!
'When I grow up, I want to be....A MOMMY!' Myah
"But sleeping makes me tired!" Never heard this excuse for a later bedtime before!
'How does my water turn into pee?' Myah
'My eyeballs are melting!' Myah...We built a fire for fhe and made smores...apparently it was pretty hot!
'Can I pet the baby?' I was babysitting for a friend the other day, and Myah was so happy to have a baby around!

Quotable Quotes

'Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, Today is a Gift. That's why it's called the Present' -kung fu panda...master uguay
"The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude." William James (borrowed from Katie)
"As long as it stays outside" -my grandpa joe- let me explain this one, he was a farmer and was referring to the problems and trials we have. I interpret this to mean that as long as we don't let them into our homes and our families, it's all good!
"Remember, a good attitude produces good results, a fair attitude fair results, a poor attitude poor results. We each shape our own life, and the shape of it is determined largely by our attitude." Jeffrey R. Holland

Hmmmm....

There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.

'Well,' she said, 'I think I'll braid my hair today!'

So she did, and she had a wonderful day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head.

'H-M-M,' she said, 'I think I'll part my hair down the middle today!'

So she did and she had a grand day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head.

'Well,' she said, 'today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail.'So she did and she had a fun, fun day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head.'

YEA!' she exclaimed, 'I don't have to fix my hair today!'

Attitude is everything. Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Derrick

Derrick goes by many names around here, including Honey, Big Fatty (only when Zac is really mad or really tired), Babe, Appocolypse (his wrestling alias), Abomination (another wrestling foe),...but my definite favorite...Daddy (or Dad as the big kids say). I also think that to everyone in our home, Derrick is considered a great friend. He has a talent for turning those tense moments into funny and lighthearted memory makers. I guess that he is the perfect balance for me, since I have a hard time letting go of my 'schedule' and just having fun!
The man of our house stays very busy with work, play, more work, and a little more play! He still works as part of a management team of an imaging center, where he also does nuclear medicine, ct, x-ray, and lab work. When he's home, he acts as teacher, barbeque king, friend, companion, tutor, priesthood holder, elders quorum president, bedtime tucker-inner, and daddy!
So yes, Derrick wears many hats, and I have to say, I love every one of them!

Kelli

I am a middle aged stay at home mommy to five kids. I rarely get out, and I don't always manage to get a shower in every day. I cook, I clean, I sew (well, not really, but I wish I could sew!), I tutor, I clean some more...and I love my life! I am a wife, a new mommy, and an old mommy, a wannabe runner, a friend, a neighbor, a sister, a daughter, an aunt, a food network junkie, a inventor (of recipes, since I can't stand to follow a recipe as given), a hiker, a taxi driver, a librarian (my new calling in church...are you jealous???), and a really great sports spectator!
My goal over the next year is to try and be 'happier' on the outside while I'm with my kids. I'm always happy inside, but don't tend to show it as often as I should. Also, I hope to be able to give in service to those around me as much as they have done for me! I am so thankful to know that I am a daughter of God, and that he not only loves me but is totally aware of my trials and my weaknesses. I truly believe that he has surrounded me with special people to help me through those trials and to help me become better! How cool is that???

Skyler

Skyler has a whole variety of hats, and it's hard to know from day to day which ones he'll pull out! I guess that's all part of being a teenager! Skyler is a big brother, a babysitter, a son, a priesthood holder, a scout, a basketball player, a friend, a football player, an excellent student, a reader, an artist, a musician, a help (when he wants to be), a tease, and a future (and current) missionary! I appreciate Skyler's committment to the gospel and to living the gospel standards. I know that sometimes, we butt heads, but I have never ever been worried about him not honoring his gospel standards and covenants! What a great example to the younger brothers and sister!

Zacary

Zac is so often my life preserver! On days when I feel like I'm drowning, he is able sense that and jumps right in to save me! I often refer to him as our 'resident chef', since he absolutely LOVES to cook! He can follow a recipe pretty well, but he can also 'taste cook' (a boy after my own heart). Zac also wears many hats...soccer player (almost any position), student, resident chef, babysitter, big brother, cousin, scout, maid (really, the kid can clean...when he wants to!), missionary in training, manual laborer (loves to work on house and yard projects), and friend! I love Zac and so much appreciate his awareness in knowing when to jump in and help out!

Tannon

Tannon may be a skinny little thing, but his heart is HUGE! Tannon is a big brother (a fact of which he's very very proud), a son, a friend, a soccer player, a tease, a wrestler (just as home with Derrick), a student, a reader, a cub scout, a future missionary, an example, a food critic (since he doesn't like much of anything!), and a very tender hearted little boy! I love Tannon, and I think that his quiet, peaceful nature brings a smile to my face and makes his Heavenly Father very happy! I really and truly hope that we can instill in Tannon, exactly how special and amazing he is!

Myah

Myah is the cream on top of the Swaner family sundae! We are all just crazy about the only girl in the family! Myah's hats...big sister, little sister, daughter, friend, social butterfly, artist, student (preschool!), dancer, singer, comedian, peacemaker, and helper! If I can teach her one thing that she will never ever forget, it is that she is a daughter of God, and that alone makes her so incredibly special! She often says, 'I am a princess, because my Father in Heaven is a king!' I hope that she remembers that always!

Desmond

Little Des, is a true blessing in our family! He is the cherry on top of our Swaner family sundae. I never knew I wanted a cherry on top, but once he joined our family, I can no longer picture it any other way! Just when I thought we were moving along to the next 'stage' in life, there was a quick little u-turn along our path, and just about 10 months later...here we are with a new sweet spirit in our family.
So Des's hats...a little brother, a son, a sweet little spirit, a peacemaker (and he doesn't even know it), and a HUGE blessing!
Desmond joined us on August 18th, 2008 in Blackfoot, Idaho. He was born via planned c-section, and the whole process was an answer to many prayers! We are very thankful for our newest addition!