You know you are in Montana when.............

You go outside and catch tumble weeds while trying not to blow away yourself!

5 Wonderful Years!

Marki's Birth

You were due on October 18th. Everyone told me that I'd be over due and I believed them. Especially since every ultrasound I had pushed the date back farther and farther. So imagine our surprise when on October 16 my contractions (that I'd be having on and off for a few days) start getting a little hard to get through. I remember walking over to your daddy and saying "I think it's going to happen tonight!" Again, no one believed it. Your dad thought I'd be sent home since the contractions were going from 5 minutes apart (and painful!) to 10 minutes apart. Then I became horribly sick. I don't think I've ever been that sick in my life! The contractions were pretty painful already. I wanted to have a natural child birth but before I even left the house I was marching up and down informing my husband that I was getting drugs as soon as I walked in the door:) Plus, I was going to the hospital and demanding that I be admitted although the contractions were still not close enough. So, your daddy loving took me to the hospital totally thinking we would be sent right back home until my contractions were closer.

I walk in the ER and ask were I am to go. The contractions were getting closer and I you could tell I was in pain. Everyone had a big smile on their face as they told me where to go. I had to walk down a very long hallway to an elevator. I had to stop for a contraction and two people got out of the elevator and started laughing at me. I was not amused at the time. When I got to the right floor they had to check me. Only 3cm. Plus, the contractions I was having were still not close enough. The Doctor said to send me home. It was my wonderful nurse who told the dr. that I was really uncomfortable and that she thought I should stay. I was still very sick and having to run to the bathroom quite often. Well, thanks to the nurse I got to stay. And guess what! I was the first to give birth out of about 6 women that night.

So I get into my room and we are so excited we call everyone. It is about 10pm at night. My contractions are getting worse and I am hyperventilating with every contraction. It was so weird. Like my body was taking over and I couldn't breathe properly. I ask nicely when I can get an epidural and the nurse says as soon as they get a hold of the doctor. Ok. I can deal with this til then. I always believed that labor was super painful. Oh my was I realizing just how much! Hours and hours went by and still no epidural. Every time I asked I'd get the same answer, "Oh as soon as we get a hold of the doctor." If I could have I'd have gotten up and found the Doctor myself! *The doctor that delivered you was not your regular Doctor thank God! She was not a good doctor and quite frankly scared the pants off of Mark and I.*

Finally! Not too many pushes and you were here! I got to deliver you myself. I took ahold of you under your arms and pulled you up on my stomach. Oh Marki, I have never seen such a beautiful perfect little baby in my life. I was warned that babies come out looking all scrunched and ugly. You were perfect. I was in disbelief that the precious baby we had been waiting 9 months for was actually here. Your daddy cried:) He was so happy. Did I tell you that right after we found out we were having a girl he went straight to the store and bought you 2 dresses. One pink dress and one blue. I still have them.

I love you so much and I love the girl you are. You are a blessing to us. Thank you for making me a momma and thank you for being you.

*I do have more to add at a later date. It is getting late so I am doing this quickly. More will come to mind later. :)

My Best Friend

Marki and Malia
This little girl is Malia Satterlee.....aka Marki's best friend.

Aren't they precious!

This picture is one of my favorites. It is so them. Two peas in a pod.

There were quite a few princesses at Marki's birthday. They all sat down and Malia looked pretty sad that there was no room for her to sit by Marki. As I was trying to find her a seat Marki pipes up, "Mom! I want Malia to sit by me!" I pretended not to hear it because I didn't want Janison to feel bad about having to move. I felt bad but I have to say it was so cute when Marki was reading Malia's card out loud and saying stuff about her being her best friend. Well, I just found Malia's card and read it for myself. This is what it said.

I like you mostest because you are nice. I like

playing with you. You are my best friend. I hope

you like your present! Love, Malia

And it was ORANGE! Marki wants to frame, yes frame, a picture Malia drew for her and put it up in her room. So cute. I can't wait to see these little girls perform for their dance recital together. Little Best Friends.

Cinderella

Marki and her daddy have danced to this song since she was just tiny. I thought I'd get some things together to make a nice slide show for Mark. It is a little rusty and I need to make some changes. I am new to all of this but I wanted to get this on here. There will be a tiny marki singing this song to the guitar soon. Enjoy!



To Daddy: My first knight in shining armor

A Party Fit For A Princess

Marki got to have her 5th Birthday at the Kuna Castle. She has been so excited and so were her friends. Snow White, Cinderella, and Prince Charming were all there to celebrate with her. And carriage rides too! It was a magical day and we all had a great time. Family came from Montana as well to give her 5 spankins.

Getting ready to get to her party. One of the tiara's that she is wearing is one I wore on my wedding day!
Our babies.

Marki and Me.

I love her.

Did I just do this picture???

Her royal wave.

So happy

Her cake.

5 Years....Can you believe it!

Princess Marki.

Greeting her guests. She would look out the window and say, "There is another princess coming!"

Marki and London.

Trying on the glass slipper. You should have seen her face (all the princesses faces) when they were told they were not the right princess!

Blowing out candles. Look at me in the back ground. I have no idea that my baby just blew out her 5 candles!

When Marki opened Malia's card she read it outloud. "Dear Marki, you are my very best friend and I want you to come and spend the night. We will have lot's of fun. Love, Malia." That is not wrote but so cute.

The stripper. Apparently Oliver starting stripping while Marki was blowing out her candles. No, we didn't order this stripper but it was a cute touch:)

The staircase.

Gift opening time. One spoiled girl.

This castle looked just like the one we were in :)

Loving her Cinderella doll.

Oh Marki, you are too funny. :)

Marki and her most favorite princess, Cinderella.

Her cake. They put her picture in with all the disney princesses.

Marki, Cinderella, and Prince Charming.

The party from above.

Eisley and Lilly. Lilly kept thanking me for allowing her to come with her sister. She is so sweet

Making there exit to the carriage.

Erynn and Olli

The line waiting to ride in the carriage.

The carriage rides were a big hit.

"marki, do you want me to ride with you?" "No mom, I'm good."

Marki received a beautiful necklace and ring for being the birthday princess.

Making her grand entrance.

My darling daughter did not want me in the carriage. She wanted to be a big girl by herself.

Marki and her daddy.

Waiting for carriage rides

I love this picture.

Marki and her cupcake.

Princess Olli???

Irene, Brandon, Joy, and London.

Princess Marki and Princess Makayla

So happy.

Happy Birthday Marki Lyn! We can't believe she is 5!

A dance with daddy.

Waving to her royal subjects.

My precious Levi.

Sweet 5 year old girl.

The clock has struck midnight.

Thank you daddy for my wonderful princess party! What is funny is that Marki lost her glass slipper she was wearing and the prince charming found it.

Ok. There are literally 1000 pictures to choose from. When I started the blog I Had intended on putting all pictures of friends and such and by the time I got though I was so tired I didn't know what I was putting up! :) I will have more soon. :) I will get pictures of Marki, Malia, Cheyenne, and London on here soon too.