Link eats a jalapeno

Link was a super pill yesterday, and I mean S-U-PER pill. So today when he brought me the jar of jalapenos and demanded that he have a "pickle", I thought of sweet revenge. However, as the good mother that I am, I told him that they are jalapenos, not pickles, and that they are very hot. So he tells me, "then lets blow it off." {clever little fart} Sounds good hun, but it is not that kind of hot. It is more spicy, like the spicy chips you didn't like yesterday.

Well, he just kept pushing it. So I finally gave in and said, "ok, you want a jalapeno? I will give you one."

I chose the smallest jalapeno in the jar and he grabbed it and put it in his mouth. He seemed to like it for the first 5 chews, until he realized that his mouth was on fire. {at this point I am peeing my pants laughing}. So I put my hand out and he spits it out and starts grabbing at his tongue, and has a panicked cry.

I only managed to get a video of the last half of the freak out, but I have to say, I think it was worth it :)

The new Findley

Well, we went and had out first visit with the midwife yesterday. It went well and she had prescribed me a lidocaine cream a couple weeks ago so that I could numb my arms before going in and getting my blood drawn. I was still super nervous about it though and woke up with two massive cold sores. I hate when they sneak up on ya in the night because there I just nothing to be done once they are huge.

The good part is, we got to see the little bean and it is so cute already :) they think it is 8 weeks but my app that I have been using for almost a year now says I am 9 weeks today. I think I will choose the 9 weeks :) they changed links due date about 4 or 5 times though, so I am not too worried about I yet.

When we showed the picture to link he said, "oh, my baby sister!". So apparently he has some insight into this little bean :) we will have to see if he is right!

I am already super huge though. Just in the belly and the boobs (yeah I said it), so I don't think I will be able to hide it for long.

We are very excited, though, even with all the morning sickness and being super tired and Matt having to pick up the slack. I just remind myself it's worth it, and Matt has been awesome at helping out with the things around the house that I just can't get done. Thank heaven for awesome husbands :)

Link has been a little angel too, with helping me out around the house. That is not to say he doesn't have insane amounts of energy, but at least he listens well :)

Hope everyone is doing well!

Ruby

Busy and Loving it!!!

My two little angels sure are adorable!!! Daddy daughter time is always needed and lucky Jordan and Ellie get it all day long. Jordan has been playing Mr. Mom while I have been student teaching. I sure do miss them while I am at school but I am very excited for this three months experience and then time to finally graduate!

We of course missed our dearest Ruby at daddy daughter bowling for a stake activity but we had a nice time. I have certainly been slowly losing what little bowling talent I had. Pretty sure dad whooped us but I can't really remember the scores. I just know I was looking up at everyone else. :)

Student teaching has been going great. My cooperating teacher's name is Staci and she is really nice. She has been teaching for at least 15 years. I'm looking forward to working with her and learning all that I can from her. So far I have mostly just walked around the class helping students when they work on their homework but I have also helped go over homework grading with the class. They are getting used to having me in the classroom and I should start teaching whole periods  maybe sometime next week. Scary a little, but fun!

Crazy that Ellie is already 4 months! It seems like it has flown by and yet seems like she has been here in our family forever. We sure love her! Also, we love this cute bow that Tayvia, aka Justine, bought for her! It went great with her new outfit we bought with our gift card to Gymboree!

We spent last weekend in St. George and had a great time. It was fun to get out of town. We went to visit John's sister Mary Ellen and her family. They loved getting to play with the baby girls. We played lots of Canasta, the Wii, ate good food, went swimming and played tennis. Fun fun fun to spend time with family.

As you should be able to tell. Things are going great in the Ross house. We are still thoroughly enjoying our little cutie. School is going well for Jordan. He is working hard all day taking care of the little one and squeezing in classes, homework and study time. He is such a trooper! We love to get a peaceful break and go to the temple each week. Reminds us why we are working so hard. 

Congrats to Syd and Bryce on making it to California. Glad you are getting settled. Thanks for sending the pictures of your apartment. It looks great!

Keep pressing on Ruby. You know its worth it. :) Good thing you have that cute little Linkster to take care of you! He is lucky to have you for a mommy. And keep working hard at school Matt. We are all very impressed with how far you've made it!

Ashley, you seem crazy busy! But hey, I guess that's the college life. Just don't forget to keep an eternal perspective in all of this work and play. Love you!

Chars, good luck with school this year! High school is a blast so study hard and have lots of fun. Keep being a good example. I am sure more people are watching you than you know. :)

Mom and Dad, we all love you. Happy anniversary last month. It is quite the achievement in this world. I know I am not the only one who has been blessed by your good examples. May you have many more happy years together. Family is the best!!!!

I like having this blog so even though our lives might be busier, we should have more things to blog about! I hope you are all doing well. We love you!