33 Weeks

It has been quite a while since I posted anything about Baby Girl, and now that I am 33 weeks, I am starting to realize just how soon she will be here.
The past two Saturdays have been busy with organizing baby clothes, cleaning out Allee's room to make room for the changing table and crib, and just figuring out exactly what we need for this baby.
I am very blessed to have easy pregnancies. The only kink this time is that I have to watch my sugars. On my glucose test at 28 weeks my glucose was 126, and apparently once you hit 130 you have to do the in depth glucose test. I was told to just watch my sugar intake and watch the processed carbs I eat. It made me laugh because we were getting ready for Utah, and let's face it there is so much delicious food, I wasn't a very good girl.
At my 31 week appointment the urine test was positive for glucose and now about every other day I get to prick my finger and just see what my levels are. It really isn't a big deal, just kind of annoying. So far so good, nothing to report which makes me VERY happy. 6 more weeks to go and we will have a beautiful new daughter and hopefully she won't have the same glucose issue Pierce had.
The only perk of all of this is we were able to have another ultrasound to see her growth. She measures perfect at 4 lb 7 oz (which is the measurement for 32 weeks) and the coolest part was we could even see her hair. I know there won't be much, but it was pretty fun to see.

Life

One aspect of our trip I was not ready for was a phone call from Derek on June 22. He called to tell me one of our friends from Providence had passed away. I was in shock and denial to say the least. Linda and Brad have been good friends of ours for years. She and I have been pregnant at the same time with both my Allee and her daughter Ryen, my Pierce and her Jack, and now we are both having girls.
You go through life knowing there is death and heartache, and knowing that the Lord has a plan, but I have never been this close to a situation where I have been left baffled as to why things had to happen this way.
We were able to attend the funeral on July 1st, and it was the most beautiful, emotional, and heart wrenching thing ever. The stories of Linda made Derek and I laugh and cry.
As time has passed, I have been reminding myself just how precious life is.
Is it really necessary to get after the kids for that?
The housework can always wait.
Do I tell my family I love them enough?
What will my kids remember me by when they look back on their childhood?
During the funeral some of Linda's blog posts were read about her children and it really made me realize just how important this "journaling" is. If nothing else this is always here. My kids will be able to look back and read stories about their life, things we did together, and just how wonderful I think they are.
So I will do better, and try to be better, and the next time I feel like yelling, just take a moment and remember that life passes us by quickly. And most of all make sure Derek and my kids know just how much I love them.

More Utah Fun

July 1st:
Derek came in the evening of June 30th, he worked in Nebraska and Southwest Missouri for two weeks which is why the kids and I were able to spend some extra time in Utah. We figured if he wasn't home we didn't need to be!
The Logan fireworks. This year we tried out a new spot. It was nice because it was flat, but Shanelle and I both agreed that we missed the hustle and bustle of being right up against the stadium.
Derek, Ryan, and the kids (Olivia, Porter, Allee, Ava, and Pierce) all played a rousing game of tackle football. The kids had a great time and it kept them very occupied! Shanelle, Christy, and I played with baby Owen and visited. We really miss the Frandsen's and are so glad they will drop everything to spend time with us whenever we come to town.

These two can't get enough of each other.

Pierce enjoying a little glow stick action! The kids were absolutely neon from head to foot, but it sure makes keeping track of them easy.

July 3rd:

We had Emmett's blessing that morning and he looked so handsome, I wish I had a picture! Dave gave a great blessing and we were so excited that they waited to bless him until we were there. Family is so important, and it is the little things like blessings and Emmett's birth that make us miss living in Utah. Spending time with our good friends and old neighbors the Howells. It is crazy how big their girls have gotten in 2 years, but so fun to catch up!
Jumping on the new tramp. This is how it started, the dads and kiddos with the sprinkler underneath, but all to soon Derek and Dave decided it was time for the adults to have a little fun.
And this is what happened: 6 adults on a trampoline meant to only hold 250 lbs. Sprinkler underneath. Massive bum war in which my super competitive Derek was champion! Needless to say, the trampoline never recovered. The mat and springs were completely stretched out and we had to replace them. But they did provide 2 hours of unbelievable adult entertainment for those on the trampoline and those of us (including the kids) watching!
Afterwards we did a few fireworks, and Allee, Pierce, and Olivia loved catching the parachutes. This year Utah legalized the fireworks that go up in the air, each family put in $60 and we had an amazing show. It was much more fun than those puny little ones! The boys did buy some flowers and had a great time lighting them and throwing them all over the place. They also got into a fantastic snaps fight. They were throwing them at each other, luckily I was with the kids doing sparklers so they wouldn't pick up on any bad habits!
July 4th:
The Hyrum Parade. This year we were a little disappointed because the band wasn't there. It is always so fun to watch them! The kids loved catching candy though, and like a good mom, I only took half of their neapolitan taffy.

What is the 4th of July without some patriotic outfits?! Afterwards we had a BBQ at my parents with lots of family. I think that is the best part of the 4th, it is pretty low key, but you get to spend time with family and friends and remember just how blessed we are.

Later that night we went to the Hyrum fireworks. Derek got the kids these awesome light up swords, and they even had light up masks from Gra and Papa.

July 6th:

The splash pad in Providence. The kids loved it, and it was a perfect day for a little cold water fun.

In true Derek fashion, no date is complete without going "looking" at some car lots. This time he was pretty sure he didn't want to drive our good old Sequoia home and we ended up buying a new 2011 Honda Pilot. We really love the new car, it's just a little weird to get used to driving something smaller. So farewell Sequoia, you treated us well.

July 8th:

We had a gigantic sleepover the night before the wedding. Dave, Stephanie, Christy, Katie, Derek, and I all slept downstairs and we left all the kiddos upstairs with Gra and Papa.
That night my family gave me my birthday presents. Steph and Dave gave me a belly band which will come in handy in another 2 months, and I am so excited to use it! Christy and Katie gave me super cute shirts and a new makeup bag (which was desperately needed, I am still using the same one from college, that makes it approximately 12 years old).

The best gift of all was from Derek though. He gave me a brand new camera. Not a little point and shoot, and real camera. I am so excited! Now I just have to learn how to take good pictures! It was fun to play with all of the cool features and just in time to use for the wedding.
This was our delicious breakfast. Cinnamon rolls from Great Harvest. Life can't get much better than these!
Little Emmett! Such a cute little guy, we all enjoyed getting to know our new nephew and cousin. July 9th:
Hanging out before we needed to get ready for the wedding.

Allee was absolutely stunning. She is such a wonderful girl, was was a spectacular flower girl.
This is one of my favorite pictures! It is so typical Pierce. He looked so dashing he made my heart melt.
All the cousins: Pierce, Allee, Emmett, and Olivia

My little ring bearer.
This is how the kids stood the whole ceremony. Right in front of everything, hopefully everyone didn't want to see the bride or groom! But with a 6 year old and two 3 year olds, we were just happy they were quiet.

Living it up at the reception. There is one thing about us Bolduc girls, we love our dancing. We had a great time line dancing (yes even preggo I was out there shaking it, I feel a little bad for those that had to watch!)

Dancing is a little easier if there isn't a belly in the way, but we made it work.
Derek is so proud of this picture, how many kids do you know that are this good at the sprinkler?

The slow dancing was definitely one of my favorite parts. I was able to dance with my Pierce, Derek and Allee cut a rug, and at my sisters weddings is really the only time I have the opportunity to really dance with my amazing husband. I am blessed to have such a fantastic family, and a husband that makes me feel so loved.

We had a wonderful time with our family and friends. I was able to do a little sewing with my mom and sisters to prepare for baby girl, and the kids loved getting to play with Livie. We have the best friends who will come to lunch or dinner with us and take time out of their busy lives, we are so lucky to have them.

Utah

Just a few of the fun things we did while on vacation . . . .

Allee, Pierce, and Mom flying on our own since Derek had work to do in Nebraska and Southwest Missouri. He drove out and met us June 30th.
June 24th
Allee and Aunt Christy going to the Rodeo. Allee loved the bulls, eating nachos, and spending special time with Christy.
Willow Park with Dave, Steph, Livie, Emmett, and Gra
We had a delicious sack lunch from Old Grist Mill and then the kidds enjoyed the animals, supprisingly the kids are never bored there.
One of Allee's favorite past times while we are there is spending time with Gra and Papa's dog Chance. She has taken on the responsibility that once we are in Utah the dog is all hers to bath, feed, walk, and take out.

Pierce loved going to the Hill Air Force Aerospace Museum. He loved looking at all the planes, and was so excited when he could match up planes he saw with the ones in his favorite book.