Living Life and Loving it!

Glad to see some more posts on here and thought I'd join in the fun! 

Jordan gets to work from home twice a week and we love having him around. He's still adjusting to a new work and school schedule for the semester. He sure works hard! 

The girls are getting so big! I just unloaded bins of 2T clothes for miss Ellie. Its like having a shopping spree with so many new outfits to choose from! Brooklyn is becoming a lit more interactive. Lots of smiles and coos for mom and dad.


This week we were about to head out the door for church and Ellie threw up. Jordan stayed home and cuddled on the couch with her. She threw up 2 more times that evening. No fun! Then yesterday Brooklyn must have had the same bug or something because she threw up three meals in a row. Poor thing had milk flying out her mouth and nose.  I called the doctor to make sure i didn't need to worry and he said to bring her in if there was green in her puke. Luckily we didn't see any green and she seems to be holding down her food more. Sure isn't fun seeing your little ones sick!

Ellie wore a new jacket from Grandma Ross and new Pooh gloves from my Aunt Kelly on our walk. It was nice for me to get out of the house and get a little exercise.

                                      

We saw these ducks and chickens on our walk!

And last, but not least, I made this super cute craft with justine and am so pleased with how it turned out!

Grandma O'Neill passing

For the last month, I have from one state to another. On jan. 9, I flew into Orlando, Florida because my mom was dying. On jan. 11,  I flew into Richmond, Virginia for a family gathering. Jan. 13 , back to Orlando. A week later, drove Uhaul truck with sister Robin, back to Virginia with some Mom's things to give to family. Next week was headed home but mom passed away and so stayed for burial. But we have to fly casket from Florida to Virginia , then brother Spencer, in Middle East so have to wait for him to get back to states. So burial now set for Feb.1, 2014. With a week to wait, headed down with sister Merrie, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for her business trip. Then back to Virginia on Wednesday.  I will finally will get to go home to Utah next Monday, Feb. 3, 2014.
Here is Mom's obituary.

Doris Mae Harris Wickham O’Neill, 77, passed away Monday, January 19, 2014.  A gravesidefuneral will be held followed by the internment at The Fork Church, 12566 Old Ridge Road, Doswell, Virginia on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.  Born and raised in Hanover County, Doris Mae spent her career as a teacher at Tuckahoe Middle School in Henrico County where she taught history and enjoyed coaching the softball team.   She is preceded by herparents, Owen Willard Harris and Elma May Lowry Harris Hadad.  Mae is survived by her husband, Tom; 1 son, James Spencer Wickham, Jr. (Melodie) and 5 daughters, Karen Mae Hyman (Roger), Merrie W. Cosby (Erich), Carol W. Adams (John), Robin W. Bass (Kevin) and Ann Michelle Bailey (Michael); 26 Grandchildren and 32 Great Grandchildren with still more to follow.

Program for graveside will be as follows.

Pall bearers 

Forrest Smith -Grandson

Chad Smith - Grandson

Chris Settle -Grandson

Daniel Bass - Grandson

Spencer Bass -Granson

Erich Cosby - Son-in-law

Graveside Service 

Conduct/preside- Bishop Michael Bradley Bailey - son-in-law

Opening Prayer- Carol Adams -daughter

Special Musical Number - Tom Mills and son Jason Mills -Family Friends

Reading Poem -Michelle Bailey -Daughter

Dedication of the Grave - Spencer Wickham -Son

Poem

Lord, take her from us. Take her to that place, Where she can finally change, Surrounded by your grace. Take away her darkness. Make her shine so bright. Soften up her heart. Surrounded by your light. Lord, help me forgive. Bad memories fade away. Though good ones may be few, Let them rule the day. Remind me of thy mercy. Faith, hope, and charity. That when, with her, I reunite. The good is what I'll see. Lord, take her from us. Take her to that place, Where she can finally change, Surrounded by your grace. By Marrie Ross - Granddaughter

I got accepted

I have offically been accepted to uvu!

SEMA

We had a great trip to the Specialty Equipment Market Association, SEMA, show down in Las Vegas.  The show was HUGE!  Three huge convention centers and all the outdoors of them too.  I think the coolest part was getting to meet the three guys Bryce has looked up to most that helped inspire him to pursue his car passion: Chip Foose from Overhaulin, Troy Trepanier of Rad rides by Troy, and Dave Kindig of Kindig It Design.

He got the autographs of all three :). Bryce also got to sign the Wyotech banner as a "Grad Turned Pro". It was pretty cool and the Wyotech reps were all really impressed he works for Dave Kindig.  I'm so proud of all of Bryce's hard work.

He is also now an official member of the Kindig It Design Team.  They had told us he would be on probation for 90 days but they went ahead and made it official a month early and offered him a raise :). I am so glad they recognize the skill and work ethics Bryce has.  We are so blessed.

The best part about Vegas was the Bellagio of course.  We saw two fountain shows, one during the day and one at night, walked through the beautiful gardens, and ate at Jean Phillips... YUM!

In one of those bags is an M&M onsie :)... Our little boy is going to look like the yummiest little M&M when he fits into six month old clothes.

Even though it's cold we are loving being in Utah and getting to spend time with family and we always love visiting the girls!

Our house finally was approved by the bank at the first of the month and we are to be closing on the 29th.  There could still be some possible hiccups but we are hopeful and very excited that this will be the place to start our family.  Our sweet little baby boy is still just growing and moving.  It's so fun to feel him in there and Bryce has even been able to feel him too :).  Here's me day one of week 23!

I'm still feeling great and so blessed to be pregnant.  We pray every day he will grow healthy and strong!

We would love to see some updates from the rest of you lovely ladies.  Love you all so much!

Baby Green Says Hello

Below is our baby with its sweet little hand waving hello to the world!

Ross Family is Moving!

Well summer is almost over and it has been great! So fun seeing family :)

Jordan is still really busy with school and work and his classes are going well. We especially like Thursdays when he gets to stay home with us and do homework.

I'm having another baby shower this week and hoping that a few more of my friends will be able to come. I love having an excuse to get together and just visit.

Jordan and I bought a townhouse! This is a view from the outside. I'll post pictures when we move in about mid October. Its two level, 1 1/2 bathrooms, three bedrooms, and comes with all of the kitchen appliances. We are still working on getting a washer and dryer but we bought a sweet black vynl couch off KSL for $10 and last night we picked up a nice king size mattress and box spring from a couple in South Jordan for free! I love FREE things! Its really nice when we know we are going to need to be on a tight budget with all these new expenses. :)

This is my little cutie looking all patriotic for September 11th.

Jordan said we should frame this one. She is just so stinkin adorable. She is rocking her new kicks that Grandpa Ross got for her. He sure likes to spoil

We gave her a piece of corn to feed to the horses and she more just teased them with it. :)

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And last but not least, I am 35 weeks along. Can't believe I only have 5 weeks left! The doctor will be checking my progress on Thursday so we'll see how it goes! We are very excited for this little one to join our family. We are so richly blessed.

We're Coming Home!!

It will have been exactly one year and we are coming home :). I am so proud of Bryce for getting a job with Kindig It Design.  This is pretty much the only shop I actually knew because we have loved his cars at all the car shows.  His company is huge and doing really well so we won't have to worry about job security with it.  The owner is also super nice and seems to really take care of his employees.  It's the perfect job for us and we're so excited.  Bryce will officially start on September 4th.  You're welcome to check out the shop and see some of their stuff - super slick designs.  www.kindigit.com

My coworkers are so sad that I am leaving but we're enjoying my last couple weeks.  My two fellow ACMs took me out for a mani pedi this weekend.  I was so spoiled; I got s hot rock massage and wax treatment and everything :)

They told all the ladies that I am pregnant and moving so they were all so nice to me :). Oh and yes, PS we are pregnant.  We haven't started announcing it on Facebook so it's still not common knowledge to everyone but once we move back and have an appointment with a doctor we'll hopefully have some ultrasound pictures to post and then we will share with all :)

Things are going pretty great though.  I haven't had any morning sickness at all and my work is so excited for us.  I am still trying to convince them to let me stay on with the company and work from home :). We have two weeks for Bryce to get our apartment all packed up and cleaned while I'm at work and I'm sure it won't take more than a couple days since we don't have much stuff out here.  We're super excited to be going back home and be with family, but not so excited that it is right before winter... Lots of fun changes coming up so we'll keep you posted!

Love you all!