my cute kids on the 4th

kenzies bridal showers

We were lucky enough to throw Kenzie a few bridal showers. There was our friends/family/ward shower at my moms and then also Kenzie's friend shower at Jamie's. We had so much fun coming up with decorations and food and Kellie made an amazing cake to match the invites!

At Kenzie's friend shower we made each guest a small platter/tray with chocolate dipped strawberries they got to take home, played a video of Thomas ans also played a game where everyone has to dig through their purse and find items. It was quite fun and she got some great gifts from all the showers. Thanks to our family and friends for coming and supporting Thomas and Kenzie. We can't wait to officially call her our sister!

Surrogacy

Well some of you may have heard or may have not heard but I am currently in the process of becoming a gestational surrogate for Josh's sister (Kellie's husband). Brenda and I have always been really close and through NUMEROUS spiritual experiences I have come to the decision that this is something our Heavenly Father wants me to do. I have a blog I started when I was trying to decide to do this or not that you are welcome to check out sweetsbabymama.blogspot.com (their last name is Sweet)
Being that I am the gestational surrogate the baby wont be biologically mine, I will just be carrying the babe for the Sweets until born. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have at any time.
I am so grateful for my loving and very supportive husband and family. I couldn't do this without them. I am super excited for this new adventure and hope that in the end I can help give Brenda and Nick a little babe!

2012 phone pics Jan - April