A nothing week

We had a perfectly normal, boring week. One of those rare and wonderful weeks with few surprises.

Naya went with Christi on Friday to vote. Christi filled out the ballot, but Naya put the ballot in the box. If you ask she will now say Barack Obama /Jonh McCain. She has also decided to work very hard on using the potty.

Fionna says nothing happened this week but she would like to let her family know that she loves you all very much.

Dreigan spent the weekend with his dad. Now lets pray his attitude doesn't get too bad. He also announced that this month he has read 11 books for the cub scout reading contest. Apparently we have found books he likes; Goosebumps, Ricky Ricotta,Magic Treehouse, and Star Wars Clone Wars.

Christi has finally gotten most the information needed to start the girl scout troop. Who wants to be bored. Work keeps going.

Nick learned this week he will be in charge of the next outage trailer.

Baby is so glad you like her cousin's name. That's right Elizabeth is Becca and Chris's name they have chosen if they have a daughter. That means everyone try again, really do you think Christi and Nick would pick such a common name. The baby's OB appointment also went well she is growing right on schedule and the due date of March 3 as been confirmed by the ultrasound. Now lets see Fionna was born four days after her due date and Naya two week after, of course Dreigan was born on his due date, so we will see.

Life's ups and downs

Sadly as we prepare to welcome a new member to our family we must say good-bye to another. On Friday Smudge was hit by a car and killed. It appears as she was crossing Hwy 64, she was struck and instantly killed. All the children seem to be taking it reasonably well, each as their personalties and age has allowed. Smudge will be missed she was easily our most loving cat even if she would not get into your lap. All the cats seemed to like her, mostly though Starlight will miss her. Smudge often brought him things to eat, especially when he was having problems moving. She was an excellent and very patient mother cat who never failed to allow us to hold and play with her kittens. She will be missed.

Naya- Scared us all this week. She has finally decided she is too big for pacifiers. As a result of unplugging her mouth all kinds of words came out. The most surprising was she can name the presidential candidates on sight. That's right she can tell you who Barrack Obama and John McCain are. If ask her who you should vote for she will say Barrack Obama and then launch into why in Nayaesse, so I can't tell you why. We are not sure if we agree with her either, but if you are undecided still maybe Naya's opinoin can help even if you don't know why.

Fionna- Had a very confusing week. Wednesday was a teacher in-service day as a result she had issues all week over which day of the week it is. Poor girl.

Dreigan-The pack went to the Ren Faire in Farmington. It was there he saw Dextin (bio-dad) for the first time in six weeks. He was suppose to spend Sunday with Dreigan but stood him up of course.

Christi- Had in-service at work and won the contest where she could name more policies and procedures than anyone else in children's services. She also enjoyed keeping all of you wondering all week about the baby.

Nick-Says he has nothing to say at all as usual. He is so uncooperative.

Donna-Has declared she hates children's messes. Coming in late from work the other night she tripped and fell on a book the kids left out and hurt her leg. Luckily she just bruised it really bad and did not fracture it.

Baby- It is a health little girl. That's right we are expecting our third little girl. Guess Nick gets to one of those big burly guys with a slew of little girls.

one last hint

okay one last hint. Here is THE picture. I've blocked out the word so you will have to read it yourself. Good luck.

Okay here is a hint

I will tell on Sunday. While you wait here is another picture and a clue Fionna cried over the sex and Naya declared the baby her cousin. Today though Naya said "My baby, my baby ________!"

Say Hello!

Say Hello to the newest member of the Stamets family. The baby is as camera shy as Nick, so we didn't get any 3d pictures of the face just this great profile. It looks almost as if the baby is blowing bubbles. Yes, we know the sex but it our little secret for a while. Don't forget to vote on the poll.

Two weeks already

My does time fly when your having fun.

Fionna in the last two weeks has turned 6 years old. She celebrated with many of her family and a dozen or so of friends. Her party did have to be moved from the park to our church's social hall due to the unstable weather. She has become such a little lady, for birthday she received a new girly bike, a watch, two dresses, and make-up. That's right Nick and Christi gave in and let her have make-up well play make-up but actually you wear it make-up. Her class also took a trip to the pumpkin patch.

Naya has been very jealous she has repeatedly asked where her presents are, to which she gets reminded next month, when she is having her "teddy bear party" according to her. She has also struggled with teething, as she cuts her last set of molar for a while, and her asthma. All the rain and warm/cold days have cause lots pollen here and smoke from fire places here.

Dreigan has been eaten by the pack, from selling popcorn, meetings, field trips, parades and scout recruitment fairs. He has had his uniform on a total of 6 times in the last two weeks. It is so hard to keep it anywhere looking clean when he has it on like every other day. Its a good thing that his teacher doesn't believe in sending true homework home, only incomplete classwork. She believes children should be aloud to play, do after school activities, and spend time with their families instead of doing hours of homework. He was also invited to a birthday party, the first time in three years, a boy from the pack. He had so much fun he did not want to come home.

Christi had an ultrasound scheduled on Tuesday the 7th, unfortunately had to rescheduled to the 13th. So we will still all have to wait. Otherwise she has been very busy with scouts as well and her job. She forgot how much she loves working with children. Its amazing to watch them grow and blossom.

Nick just wishes our lives would slow down. As all those who love him know, Nick's idea of an excellent day is sitting at home doing nothing at all. We have not had many of those lately.

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