Being a single mother of four

I forgot to mention that Stone was able to meet the rest of his aunts, uncles, and cousins during this trip not to mention a countless number of old friends in my parents ward. Everybody loves baby Stone. I barely held him until I got to my brothers house on Sunday, it was crazy. I am used to holding him so much.

Brandon and Tiff were at girls camp last week so they were nice enough to fly me out to watch there three beautiful kids. Mercedes is nine, Beau is five and Reef will be three the end of July. Most people thought I was crazy as a new mom to take on three more kids but I have to tell you overall I had a great time. I love my nieces and nephews and miss seeing them on a regular basis, so it was fun to get a big dose of them. I thought I would just want two kids after the end of the week, but I still want four or so, if it's the Lord's will. There definitely were some crazy moments, but some very sweet ones too. I can definitely see why having two loving parents to raise a family is ideal. I have so much respect for all those single parents who do it out there and who do it well.

It was so wonderful to see Bille and spend so much time with her. She helped me take the kids to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Sunny Cove Beach. I could not have done it sanely without her. Sorry we didn't take any pics...I always forget. I was so proud of myself for not slipping down the sandy incline to the beach while holding Stone's carrier. A miracle if you ask me. He looked so cute in his little shorts. It will be so much more fun at the beach with him by next summer.

Going home: Stone did not cry on the plane either direction, it was so wonderful. Got to love Jet Blue and there individual T.V.s since I definitely could not hold Stone and read a book at the same time. Also my bag was over 50 lbs and the girl checking me in was in a class with me at S.J.S.U. and she put it right on through. Wahoo. We were so happy to see Spence/Daddy when we got home. Husbands really do not do to well by themselves.