Counting My Blessings......

I know I haven't posted since Griffin was blessed and I have a lot of catching up..... But today I am feeling very blessed. Yesterday could have changed my life and the life of my family in less than 5 minutes.

I decided that I was going to make the best of the summer and why not start by SWIMMING.... Janey does great in the water AJ does OK as long as he has his FLOATIES on and he hates going under the water and Griff doesn't like to sit in his float tube he wants me to hold him and as for me well I am not much of a fan but I will do what it takes to make my kids happy. So today I decided that I would get in the pool with Griff and see If I could get him use to the tube. Janey was playing with friends and AJ was just being AJ running and having a ball with his FLOATIES on something that he has never had a problem with. He knows that he has to wear them and has never fought us on it. Somewhere in a span of about 3 minutes he decided to somehow take his floaties off (I will never know how he got them off I have a hard time pulling them off) and jump into the pool. Unfortunately I did not see him jump into the pool and neither did anyone else. One of the little girls that was swimming ran over to her mom to show her that she had cut her foot and luckily looked in the water and said mom someone is drowning. Amber and I both turned and looked and sure enough AJ yes my sweet energetic AJ was laying in the bottom of the pool. I ran over and grabbed him not thinking that I would pick a limp body up. I looked at his blue lips and his pale face and knew that If I panicked his chance were pretty slim so I took a deep breath laid him on the ground and did mouth to mouth something that I never thought I would have to do on my own child. It seemed like forever but it was a matter of 3 or 4 breaths that I had to give him to get him to spit up the water. We had called 911 and was still on the phone with them when he came around and started to cry they asked if we still needed them and I told them no hoping I was making the right decision. I sat there holding AJ and cried. When I pulled myself together for the moment I realized that I needed to take him into the DR. to make sure that his lungs were ok. Thank goodness Everything checked out perfect. It was after I left the Dr. office that it hit me hard. I knew that I was so blessed to be driving home with a little boy that was perfect mentally and physically. I knew that someone was watching over me that day and helped me. And I was so thankful for a very brave 6 year old that saved my sweet energetic AJ....

Last night was a very long night. So many what ifs and why was i not paying more attention. This morning I am very emotional. I have 3 beautiful and healthy children that have a very hard working dad. At this moment nothing else matters.

We finally blessed Griffin. Jeremy gave him a beautiful blessing. I love that Jer is worthy and able to bless our children.

I LOVE MY KIDS.....................

Griffin Paul Thomas

Aiden Jeremy Thomas (AJ)

Janey Blake Thomas

My Sweet Janey

Janey is amazing. She can do anything she puts her mind to. She is such a good big sister to AJ and Griffin. She is involved with so much right now (Piano, tennis, soccer, and Gymnastics).

JANEY AND GRIFFIN SHE IS SO GOOD WITH HIM

JANEY AT THE HOSPITAL SEEING GRIFFIN FOR THE FIRST TIME. SHE IS SO EXCITED TO HAVE A NEW BABY BROTHER.........

JANEY AND ANNIE ON THE 4TH OF JULY......

JANEY PLAYED SOFTBALL FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS SUMMER...SHE DID AMAZING.

JANEY AT HER PIANO RECITAL!!!!!!!!! I LOVE WATCHING HER PLAY THE PIANO.

GRIFFIN PAUL THOMAS

JULY 20 2009

6 LBS 19 INCHES

It seemed like such a long journey to get this little boy here. It all began at 14 weeks and did not stop until 34 weeks 4 days. So worth the worry and bed rest. He is so sweet and lovable. He had a little hard start to life spending the first 2 weeks in the NICU. We are so grateful that he is home now and doing great. He has a big sister that cant get enough of him and a big brother that does not understand that he has to have help while holding him. WE LOVE YOU GRIFF!!!!!!

The first two days

BED REST YUCK

Well I got to 26 weeks before they decided to put me in bed. My goal was to make it to the end of the school year and I did. Janey is staying very busy thanks to great friends. And AJ is just growing up, he has been such a good little boy. My mom has been here a lot so she keeps him in line and when his dad gets home he makes sure that he is playing and keeping him busy. Jer is amazing I don't know how he is doing what he is. I feel like he has not had 5 minutes to even sit down.

Things stayed pretty calm for the first week I was in bed then it seems like we have been on a roller coaster. I went to the hospital on Sunday because I was having a lot of cramping and contractions. They monitored me and ran some test and figured I had an infection so now I am on an antibiotic.

My doctor is wanting me to have a NST twice a week which I was expecting what I was not expecting was my first scheduled NST lasted 4 hours. They hooked me up for a hour in the office and decided they were seeing things they did not like so then they sent me to labor and delivery for another 3 hours. So to say the least I am not looking forward to my next one which is scheduled tomorrow.

We are taking a day at a time knowing everyday that I am pregnant is a good thing. We are shooting for 34 weeks so we have got to do what we are doing for another 6 weeks. We may visit the hospital a few times and I may have some long NST but it is going to be worth it in the end when we can bring this little boy home to our crazy house.

Thank you everybody that is so willing to help us I LOVE ALL OF YOU!!!!!!

ITS A BOY

It is probably about time that I post. It has been a cazy couple of weeks. We found out last week that we are having A BOY!!!! I am thinking to myself how the heck am I going to handle two of AJ. Everybody keeps saying this baby will be an ANGEL I hope so. Janey was a little sad at first but now she thinks that it is going to be great.

Tuesday I had to go in for a cervial cerglage. It is a procedure that they stich my cerix so that it will be strong enough to hold the baby. It has taken me almost a week to get back on my feet. But I have to do it or we would be in the same situation that we were with the twins (not something I want to ever do again). I am trying to be somewhat prepared for bed rest which is going to be tricky with AJ. I am thinking I have about 8 weeks until they decide to do that so I have a while to get stuff done. For now it is a waiting game so I enjoy ever day out of bed and doing stuff on my own.

Some more Random Pictures

I figured since I have still got 500 pictures on my camera and cant get them off then I would go through the pictures that I have.



when AJ was in the nicu he had an IV and the medicine leaked into his tissue and caused a really bad burn. It was so sad at the time it happened he couldn't cry. It took a lot of medicine and some pretty expensive stuff to get it were it is today.

Janey and Madison!!!!! They had so much fun when Madi lived her they spent every spare second together. WE SURE DO MISS THEM.

AJ and Jaydee!!! They are 3 months apart. This was when Jaydee was only about 1 month old. It is a crazy house at my moms when we are all together. My sisters and I all had babies with in 9 months of each other so that makes 4 babies that were all under 9 months old now they are all reaching their terrible 2.

Random PIctures

Jer sent these pictures to me today.Things have changed a lot since a few of these pictures. I wish time would stand still it is scary to think that I am getting old and my kids are growing so fast.

AJ when he was still all hooked up

Janey loved to put on Grandpas glasses

She loved having a bath even if she has to do it herself

The good ole days at the ball field. Watching game after game. It was all worth it.

This is all of us together loving every second of life. I love them so much and I am very excited about ADDING ONE MORE TO THE FAMILY.

PAY IT FORWARD!!!!!

So, I got this from a friend. The first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive a hand made gift from me during this year. When and what will be a surprise. There's a small catch...You knew there would be didn't you? Post this on your blog then come back and leave a comment, telling me you're in. Fun, huh? Remember, only the first 3 comments receive the gift. Let's see who looks at my blog!

MY BABY IS 2

I cant believe were the time goes. AJ turned 2 yesterday. He had a hard start to life but he sure makes up for it know. He is so busy and always on the go. We had cake and ice cream for him on Sunday at my moms. It was a lot of fun but he did not understand what was going on and just enjoyed all of his presents. Jeremy has been gone all weekend and is now in Chicago so he did not get to enjoy all of the fun. AJ we love you!!!!!!!!

CHRISTMAS IN A NUT SHELL

So we had a great Christmas and new years. We were able to spend about one and a half weeks with our families it was great. Jer ended up having to go to New York for work about a week before Christmas and ended up getting stranded because of weather. It was a really long couple of days wondering when he as going to make it home. The kids had a great Christmas and SANTA treated them well. As for pictures I am still missing the cord to my camera. So when I can figure something out I do have some good pictures.

Ugly Sweater WHAT!!!

Jer found his sweater at the DI in the womens department and Thank you Sara for letting me borrow yoursWe were invited to a Christmas party and we were to wear a Ugly sweater. It was so much fun thanks to Kristy and Matt and yes there was some pretty ugly sweaters. By the way Kristy the HOT CHOCOLATE YUM YUM!!!!

I have some pretty good pictures that are waiting to be posted but I have a problem. I cant find my cord to move them from my camera to my computer. We have had a very busy couple of weeks. We took Janey to Salt Lake for her b-day. We took her to eat breakfast with Santa, took her shopping (she spent her money at build a bear) then we had plans to take her Ice skating at the Gallivan center but it was so packed with people we opted out of that and went on a carriage ride after we went to Temple square. She loved everything mainly because it was all about her all day.

JANEY IS 7

I can't believe it. It seems just like yesterday that I was laying there praying that I was not going to have a baby 10 weeks early. But Janey had other plans. She weighed a whole whopping 3lbs 10 oz. She was a very strong little girl and has been like that her whole life. We are very blessed and lucky to have her. We love You Janey more than the whole wide world and hope that you had a great BIRTHDAY.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

I cant believe that it has been 9 years, until I look back and realize what has gone on in our life. When we got married my dad warned Jer that he would be marrying into the circus. Apparently he was up for it. Knowing what he knows now maybe he would have thought long and hard about it. I cant imagine my life without him . He is amazing in so many ways. Our kids would prefer him around (he is much funner than I am). I hope that the next 9 years are as great as the first. I love you to the moon and back.

Our engagement picture (we look so young)

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe THANKSGIVING!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

TO JER

Hey its better late than never. Jer celebrated his big 35Th on Saturday the 1st (hello that seems so old). It was a busy day for him and not to relaxing. It started with a soccer game and ended with dinner with a bunch of our friends. He is an amazing husband and dad. I don't know of anyone that works as hard as he does. We love him so much and wish that he was around more but hey what do you do.

Happy Birthday Annie

We love you and hope that you had a great birthday.

HALLOWEEN what a fun and crazy DAY

AJ DRESSED UP AS A ARMY MAN

Janey LOVES her little brother so much


JANEY WAS A WITCH

I LOVE YOUR EYES

I LOVE YOUR SMILE

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3

WOW!!!!!!!

JAmIe AnD I bRAVED TAkINg ThESE cRAZY gIRLS tO HIgH sCHoOl MUsICaL. iT wAS SO mUCh fUn AnD tHE giRLs lOVEd iT. JaMIE aND I lOvED iT tO, tHE daNCiNG wAs gREat. tHaNKS tO kISten i DiD nOT hAVE MY sWEet lITtLe BOy. sO ALl IN aLL i ThInK sHE wAS tHe BRavE oNE (you are so great thanks).

(JANEY, QUINCY, AND SAM )

I Love all the missing teeth

mS. gARdNEr wAs aLSO At tHE sHoW So wE wERE lUcKy ENoUGH tO gET a DaNG cUTE piCTuRe. ThEy ArE LuCkY LiTtLe GiRls tO hAve

THE BEST TEACHER!!!