One of those Nights

Ava got a very bad cold yesterday that hit her fast and hard! She had a fever of 101 all day and I couldn't get it down and she was just miserable. Since Christian got a new job we are only covered on our insurance until the end of today for a few weeks so I took her to the doctor to make sure she didn't have an ear infection. Her ears are just fine and she has an upper respiratory infection. The doctor said that yesterday was just the first day of the cold and so it will only get worse for the next week. That is not what I wanted to hear!! So I was dreading last night. I was up with Ava most of the night and it is just one of the times when you just cry because you are so exhausted and wish you could help your little one. When she isn't sleeping she is crying and I wish I could make her better :(

President Gordon B. Hinckley

"Of all the things for which I feel grateful … , one stands out preeminently. That is a living testimony of Jesus Christ." -President Gordon B. Hinckley"


When I heard of President Hinckley's passing last night a lot of things went through my mind. What a bittersweet feeling to see him go. I was talking with Christian's family last night and we all feel that this is the end of an era. I am sad that he is gone because of all of the great things he did in this life. I look back at all of the things that came to pass because of him and I am filled with so much gratitude. I am so very happy that he is with his sweet wife again. It is so wonderful to know that he is with her and our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ again.


President Hinckley accomplished a lot in his lifetime and especially during his time as presiden of the church.


The Family: A Proclomation to the World
President Hinckley announced "small temples" and built many around the world. He gave members all over world the eternal blessings of temples.
A few years ago President Hinckley's testimony was in the May 2000 Ensign. As I read this my own testimony of the gospel is strengthened and renewed. I love President Hinckley and am sad to see him gone but I am so eternally thankful for him and his Christ-like example.

Basket Ride

Ava was lucky enough to get a basket ride from her daddy and she absolutely loved it!! She had a big smile on her face the whole time and didn't want to stop.

I love when we find activities like this that Ava really enjoys.

It is a great exercise for her daddy too! He was huffing and puffing by the time he was done. We had a crying baby when we were done but it was fun while it lasted!!

Husband Tag

Look how chubby Ava used to be!!

My husbands name is: Christian Spencer Hind

How long have you been married? 3.5 amazing years! (June 4. 2004)

How long did you date? We dated 8 months before we were married

How old is he? 25 (he will be 26 on March 12th)

Who eats more? Christian does

Who said I love you first? Christian did....I was too chicken to say it first! Wow now that I think back at this it was very awkward ;)

Who is smarter? Christian is all-knowing when it comes to history. He very knowledgable about wars, politicians, and events from history. I am smarter in math and it has been great because I have been able to help him through his math classes.

Whose temper is worse? Christian doesn't have a temper. I have never heard him raise his voice and he has never been mad at me. I am the one with the temper and I don't know how he deals with me!!

Who does the laundry? I usually do and Christian will help me fold all of it but now that he is busy with school I won't make him bother with it :)

Who does the dishes? We take turns

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Christian does. I wanted to sleep on the left side because it is closer to the door which means closer to Ava when she wakes up at night!!

Who pays the bills? Direct Pointe (Christian Job)...but I write the checks!!

Who cooks dinner? I do...I got a new computer program for Christmas called "30 meals in a day" I cook a bunch of meals in a day, freeze them, and then heat them when we are ready to eat. LIFESAVER!!

Who drives when you are together? Definitely Christian

Who is more stubborn? ME

Whose parents do you see the most? We live with mine

Who proposed? Christian

Who has more friends? I think it is about the same. We have been lucky to keep in touch with so many people!

Who has more siblings? Christian has 6.....I have 1 brother and 3 half siblings

Who wears the pants in the family? Christian says I do!!

I have the most amazing husband and I thank my lucky stars for him everyday!! I don't think anyone else could handle me quite like he does!!

It is nice to talk about Christian once in a while on our blog. I tag anyone who wants to brag about their husbands!

Cousins

Ava is one lucky girl!! She was born right in the middle of 4 other cousins. I would have loved to have cousins to play with when I was growing up. They are just starting to play with each other (and by that I mean taking toys from each other) and it is so fun to watch them interact. Ava will have so much fun growing up with her cute cousins!

Ava loves her cousin Coleman!! I love this picture because Ava is so pleased to be squishing her cousin and Coleman seems to be struggling under this chunky girl!!

Nana gave the five babies in the family these cute matching outfits and they look so darling in them. They are pictured left to right by age in this picture. As of January this is their ages:
Hannah: 11 months
Coleman: 10 months
Ava: 9 months
Noah: 8 months
Reagan: 6 months

They are all getting a little tired of picture taking!

These girls are not very fond of each other yet!!