Memorial Weekend

This last weekend my family went up to a house at Bear Lake and were able to spend some time as a family. It was a lot of fun. We had 4 wheelers and Colsten had so much fun riding on them. He begged every day to go out for a ride. We also had a Luau which was fun. We played Rock Band/Guitar Hero and had a good time. Yesterday we went and watched Natalie and Tyler go skydiving. It is something Nat has wanted to do for a very long time and it is one of the things on her bucket list. It was neat to watch her fulfill that wish and be able to cross that off. She is so sweet and I love her smile and her postive attitude. I love my family!

2 Weeks Old

Braylon is now 4 weeks old, but my mom came over at his 2 week mark and took his pictures and some of Colsten and some family pictures. I think they turned out great. I am grateful for such a wonderful mom and that she is willing to share her talent with us.

Introducing...

Braylon Lamar Thomas. Born May 5, 2010. He weighed 7lbs 3 oz and was 19 in. We are so glad that he is here. He came 10 days early. My water started leaking tuesday night around 8. He was born early Wednesday morning. The delivery was fast and so much easier than Colsten's was. I am so grateful to have this sweet spirit here. Heavenly Father has certainly blessed me with my little family. I love them all.

Easter

We have had a great week with lots of family and friends. Last weekend we had a double baby blessing in my parents ward for both of my nephews (my brothers baby Ashton and my sisters baby Eli). So we had the WHOLE family together. It was fun that both of my brothers came into town with their sweet families. We had an easter egg hunt at my parents house, decorated sugar cookies, we watched my brother play Lacrosse, we ate lots and lots of sweets and spent lots and lots of time together. It was so much fun.

This last friday we went to Salt Lake and met up with the Marshall's from North Carolina. They had come to town for General Conference. Johnny and June were a family in my last area on my Mission and we (my companion and I) LOVED them so much. It has been about 6 years since I have seen them and so I was very excited for the opportunity to meet up with them. Angie (my companion I had while in that area) met up with us for a few minutes. It was fun to see her and her husband (who also served in our mission) and their new little baby. It was hard to say goodbye to all of them. But they had so many things, people and places to see.

Johnny Marshall, Angie Shoell, Me, June Marshall

On Saturday afternoon we had an easter egg hunt with Tally's side of the family. It was fun to get together with all of them. We are so blessed that Colsten has so many wonderful family members on both sides. Once again we ate lots of sweets.

That night after the men returned from the Priesthood session of conference we (the neighbors in our cul-de-sac) did a glow in the dark easter egg hunt. It was cold so after it was over we pulled out the big firepit into the middle of the cul-de-sac and had a fire and lots of yummy treats. It was a lot of fun.

We feel so blessed to be surrounded by so many wonderful people. Neighbors and family. We are so grateful for all that Heavenly Father has given us. It was fun to celebrate Easter and remember why we celebrate it. We hope everyone had a great Easter.

"Just Let Me Cry"

Today as I got news about my sister and the cancer taking over her body, this song came to my mind. It is by Hilary Weeks. I have pretty much cried all day, the tears are so close to the surface.

Just Let Me Cry

I believe that everything happens for a reason.
We’re not just tossed by the wind,
or left in the hands of fate.
But sometimes life sends a storm that’s unexpected.
And we’re forced to face our deepest pain.
When I feel the heartache begin to pull me under...
I dig my heels in deep,
and I fight to keep my ground.
Still, at times the hurt inside grows stronger.
And there’s nothing I can do but let out...

Just let me cry.
I know it’s hard to see.
But the pain I feel isn’t going away today.
Just let me cry.
Till every tear has fallen.
Don’t ask when...
and don’t ask why.
Just let me cry.

When I agreed that God could put this heart inside me.
I understood that there would be a chance that it would break.
But I know He knows exactly how I’m feeling...
And I know in time He’ll take the pain away.
But for now...

Just let me cry.
I know it’s hard to see.
But the pain I feel isn’t going away today.
Just let me cry.
Till every tear has fallen.
Don’t ask when...
and don’t ask why.
Just let me cry.

I have felt joy,
the kind that makes my heart want to sing.
And so my tears are not a surrender,
I’ll feel that way again.
But for now...
For this moment...

Just let me cry.
I know it’s hard to see.
But the pain I feel.
Isn’t going away today.
Just let me cry.
Till every tear has fallen.
Don’t ask when...
and don’t ask why.
Just let me cry.

I believe that everything happens for a reason.

I love you Nat!

Boys

A couple of weeks ago Colsten was in his room and fell. His mouth was bleeding a little and I noticed his top, front, left tooth was loose. We figured it wasn't too bad and decided to wait to take him to the dentist. Tally went out of town on TDY (a business trip) last week. While he was gone Colsten hit is mouth on the couch while he was playing. He didn't cry, he just laughed a little. I noticed his mouth was bleeding so I called the dentist and they got us in for an appointment the next day. I took him in and the dentist said he would put a bar in his mouth to support the tooth so it could get strong again. He did tell me that if they got in there though and there was any damage to the tooth they would pull it and put a fake one in. I started crying. (I know lame. But I am pregnant and my mom's daughter so the tears come at any given time.) We set up an appointment for Thursday (I was grateful for that because Tally would be home then and he could take him.) Thursday came and they put him out. They did x-rays and saw that the nerve was damaged and that the tooth was broke inside. So they pulled the tooth. He has to go back in this week to get his fake one in.
When he turned a year he fell and knocked out his front bottom two teeth. So at the age of 2 he is already missing 3 teeth. I guess this is the joys of having a VERY active boy.
Daddy and Colsten sleeping after they pulled his tooth. Colsten was still a little drugged up and out of it.

Finally has a computer again. We were without one for about 2 weeks because of a virus. I was so happy when they called this afternoon and said it was done. Now I just need to get updated on my posts.