The Lawrences

Steven seems to think I have an aversion to saying the word nursery, but I really don't. It just didn't fit for the space we've made for the baby. It's more small & cozy than a traditional nursery so with that I've deemed it the baby den. We've converted a walk in closet that was just out side our bedroom next to our bathroom up stairs. It's been so exciting seeing it be transformed. I'm so grateful for Steven and his willingness to make it happen.

Taking a break and getting some fresh air!

Ashton has been a big help as well from running errands to get supplies for the transformation to painting the walls, he's showing his love by getting right in there as usual.

The black and yellow are finished and that left my needing to get the crib up!

The beautiful light fixture we got. I just love it and the shadows it casts on the walls and ceiling! Who needs a mobile with a cool light like that?

You caught me! I wanted to see what it looked like from the baby's perspective. Steven got a shot of me on the floor. Thank goodness he didn't get one of me trying to get up!

Now for some decorations, bedding, and the most important part...the baby! He or she is due to arrive June 13, 2013! Can't wait to meet the newest member of our family!

Now isn't that a baby den if you ever saw one? Cute, cozy and ready for a little one!

Family 2012 Recap!

Man I can't believe I haven't blogged in over a year! Goodness! Well 2012 was an eventful year. We've named it the year of austerity!

Steven has been finishing up the last of his Certified Ayurvedic Specialist program and will be graduating in June! I started school again majoring in Accounting but who knows when I'll graduate as we have the biggest news of all...a new baby on the way! Baby is due June 13th. I've aptly named this surprise 'my wish baby', as many know I always wanted one more.

We finally got to visit Voodoo Donuts! It was everything we hoped it would be and more!

We had a chance to hang with Mom & Dad Lawrence. They were kind enough to host us for a few days while we were in town. We got to see almost everyone and made it over to the coast and to a baseball game. Great trip over all and we can't wait to see everyone again very soon!

We had an exchange student for all of about 1 1/2 months from China. I'll be as nice as possible in saying it just didn't work out. It was an experience though.

We had our first ever family camp out with my brother Cam's family and Grandma Shanny & Pappa Scott! It has been nick named 'Earth Mouth'. This came about because my brother had a tatoo done years ago that he thought was the transliteration of GOD. For fun we had our Chinese exchange student read the tatoo and it turns out that it actually said 'Earth Mouth'. Cam was pretty bummed but Shanny always warned him that it probably said something other than GOD.

We decided after we found out that we were expecting another child that we would play a game of Hang Man to tell the boys instead of just ripping the band-aid off. Thad guessed it right away but we pulled it out a bit longer until Ashton had the message as well. It said 'We're going to have a baby!'

The sad thing was that they thought we were talking about Thad's Mom, Julie and not me. LOL! Then it hit Ashton! He said 'Oh No!' After that there was a lot of fake fainting and rolling on the ground.

Steven and I celebrated our 5th Anniversary! I can't believe it's been 5 years! We had a wonderful night out and Grandma Bea came and had a sleep over with the boys.

Thad's 2012 Recap!

Thaddaeus got in to the Treasure Valley Math and Science Center program! He's taking Algebra, Physics and a Researching class. Thad has been working his buns off and his grades show it. It is an accelerated program and even with that he pulled an A and 2 Bs his first semester! We're so proud of him and all his hard work. He's had a lot of changes this year and is doing his best to stay focused and find the positive.

Thad continued rock climbing and snow boarding as his sports of choice in 2012.

I got some sweet pictures of Thad flying his Grandpa Scofield's plane. He was a natural.

Ashton's 2012 Recap!

Ashton is as active as ever! He's continued homeschooling and is doing very well. His favorite sports are still Rock Climbing and Snow Boarding.

His reaction to being a big brother was less than happy, but has come around to the idea and actually got to feel the baby move recently. I think Ashton is going to make a wonderful big brother!