I can't believe how long it has been since I have updated this blog.  I guess I can, I have never been that great at doing it, but anywho.....where to start with this update??
December 30, 2011, Antonio and I went through the temple to receive our endowments and to be sealed for time and all eternity.  We were priviledged enough to receive permission from Joseph & Michael's father and Channing's mother to have them sealed to us as well.  So we are all sealed together as a family forever!  I was working on getting my degree, but had to put some classes on hold in March when I kept getting sick and wasn't sure why.  Well, we now know and it's because we are expecting our 2nd child together, my FIRST little girl in a week!  My C-Section is scheduled for Monday October 1st, so let the countdown begin!!!  The name we have chosen is Olivia.  She is being named after my favorite character on my favorite show.  Detective Olivia Benson from Law & Order Special Victims Unit. 

As for our other little ones, Channing is in the 5th grade this year.  She enjoys reading, science, coloring, and playing outside.  She is extremely excited to FINALLY have a little sister and not be the only girl!  Joseph is in 3rd grade.  He enjoys playing outside with his friends and occasionally reading.  Joseph has been selected, based off of high test scores and teacher observation to test for the Talented/Gifted program.  We are so excited and proud of him.  Good luck Joseph!  Michael is in the 1st grade.  He loves school and is currently only interested in Indiana Jones.  He is very adamant about changing his name to Indiana Jones or Henry.  He is just a fun little boy.  Ande is going to be 3 on October 22nd, and is currently attending a pre-school class twice a week at a friends home.  He loves going to school, playing outside, and wrestling with his brothers.

Antonio is currently employed by ManPower who has contracted him to do a job for Abensa.  They are building the largest power plant in the world in Gila Bend, AZ.  He is a crane operator and loves his job.  Unfortunately, 2 weeks ago he injured his back due to work.  We have been to doctors visits every single day, sometimes 3 times a day and are waiting for an approval on an MRI that was ordered.  The doctor's think that he has a herniated/ruptured disc.  We are hoping that this is not serious and that he will be able to continue on without back surgery.

As for myself, I am still staying at home with the kids.  Every day brings something different and can be quite challenging.  I am enrolling in classes at the college again in January.  Hopefully I can do online classes for now so that I won't have to leave Olivia with a sitter.

This year has been busy and full of new and exciting things.  We hope that once little Livvie arrives, things will slow down a bit! 

Bye Bye!