Dress Party and Hair Bow Sale

For all you Mothers, Sisters, Grandmas, Aunties, Friends, or anyone who loves to dress up little girls there is a FANTASTIC thing you do not want to miss (hence me putting it on the Blog)!

My sister, Holly, owns a Hair Bow Company called "Juzt Girlz" and they team up with a company called "The Dress Party" for a great sales. The Dress company is based in California and they travel around the country selling designer (Nordstrom, Dillards, Etc.) dresses for half the price. My sister has had these parties for the last couple of years and the dresses are amazing. My neices always look cute... and Anna already has a beautiful Christmas dress for this year!! Plus Holly's Company has teamed up with them and make Hair bows to match the dresses! Or if you just want cute Hair bows come for that!

If you are interested there are three parties:

March 5th from 12:30- 2:30 @ the Kinnersley Home

March 6th from 12:30- 2:30 @ The Curtis Home

March 7th from 12:30- 2:30 @ a home in Spanish Fork

If you have questions or need directions please call me or email me @ hkkpeaches@yahoo.com

If you are interested in looking at older products (which they may have at the party, but typically bring new spring dresses) Check the links on my blog!

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Beautiful Photography

My amazing neighbor came over this morning to "snap" a few pictures of out little one. Little did I know she does professional work! Here are just a few!

Being a Mommy

The amazing whirlwind called "motherhood" has begun!! What a miracle life is. As I sit here trying to put my thoughts together my sweet Anna is laying in my lap, wide eyed, but slowly falling asleep. It has taken me a few days to blog because I find that sitting here for hours on end looking into her beautiful face is more appealing than anything else in this world. I feel more blessed at this moment than any word can describe. Here are a few of thoughts that continually flow through me each day.

*I feel overwhelmed by the Love of my Heavenly AND Earthly parents- I am starting to understand a small piece of the incredible unconditional love a mother has. My mom has been my hero over the last week. She was there for me every day last week and continues to provide so much support. I don't know how I would have made it through the last week without her advice, care, and love.

*My eyes fill with tears as I think of Anna and the responsibility that God has entrusted to me to raise this choice daughter. I have constantly thought of the first moment I held her; what an incredible moment. I am amazed at what we have already been through together and anticipate, with excitement, what is to come.

*An increased appreciation for my sweet husband and his love for me and Anna. He is a natural daddy who can stop his daughter's crying better than anyone. I love hearing him say.. "she is so beautiful, precious, sweet, perfect... she is my daughter." We are a Family!

*Generosity and Support from those around me- it is overwhelming how many people love me and are willing and excited to help. We have had many meals brought in, phone calls, emails, blog comments, etc. I feel so lucky- thank you to everyone.

*The unknown plan that Heavenly Father has for me of which I struggle trying to figure out, but realize there is meaning in everything... even high blood pressure.

*Healthy bodies... I honestly have been doing too much post -birth because I have been thrilled to have energy back and be able to at least stand up for a little bit. Though I have to constantly remind myself that I did just go through labor and I need to take it easy.

*Sleep.

*The Gospel. Prayer. The spirit that a baby brings into the home. Our dear Prophet, Pres. Hinckley. I will miss his tenderness, example, words of wisdom, and energy.

*A warm home.

* A good puppy who seems to understand how special Anna is.

*Love. Quiet. Good food. Baths. Snow (especially when I don't have to drive in it). Boppies. Soft Blankets. Digital cameras. Billi beds.

Oh, my list of things could go on and on. I feel so overwhelmingly happy! LIFE IS AMAZING!!!

Welcome to the World: Anna Karen Miner

Our beautiful girl Anna came to us as a bit of a surprise yesterday (January 22nd) at 8:29 p.m. at a tiny 5 lbs 4 oz and 19.5 inches. It all started when Heidi went for a routine visit for a non-stress test (to monitor the baby's condition). Well, it turned out that Heidi's blood pressure was too high, and after a quick visit to her doctor's office, he promptly told her that he was going to induce her immediately. Imagine my surprise when I got THAT phone call from Heidi! The delivery went well (epiderrals are great) and she was born after only about 20 minutes of pushing (Heidi was a trooper). Anna has been incredibly healthy, and so far all is well. We later found out how much of a miracle baby she was: when the doctor took out the placenta and examined it, he found that the veins were stretching out all along the membrane wall, instead of being tucked inside the placenta where they'd normally be. What this meant is that if we would have waited until closer to full term and Heidi's water would have broken, there would have been a good chance that one of those veins would have torn open as well. If that would have happened, the baby very likely would have bled to death before we could have delivered her. It's amazing the way the Lord works in her having to be induced early because of high blood pressure. That very likely made it possible for Anna to still be with us today.

Here is a cute shot with Anna holding mommy and daddy's fingers. She's a tiny one!

And here are the proud parents with Anna wondering what in the world she's gotten herself into.

Ode to the "house-husband"

Well it has officially been 20 days that I have been on bedrest. I feel like my body shape will forever been indented in our couch! Though I have to say I like the schedule of waking up whenever I want, watching any TV show I want, reading books, taking baths (or not showering at all), writing notes, making phone calls, getting on the internet... All things that I wanted to do "if I had time" and never could. Though bed rest does have its "down sides" too. I seem to look at the same wall everyday, look at the beautiful weather- but cannot experience it, have to try to stop our "toddler- aged" dog from getting into everything, watch as the chores get put off, want to get the baby stuff all ready, but don't have the strength. It is so weird, but I am making it.
On the other hand... someone else is having to pick up the slack.... and I have to say,
MY HUSBAND IS THE BEST! He is doing so much for me all the time...including making me lay down when I "feel like" I'm okay to get up and I do too much. He has also been keeping up the house, working, washing dishes, laundry, working, watching sports (he can have a break... i guess), cooking, taking out the garbage, washing dishes, taking care of his prego wife, watching sports, and getting the baby room ready. I feel so blessed, it is time like this that you realize the blessings you have!!!

A quote from one of the books I am reading right now:
"The receiving in life to me is one of the greatest gifts that we give another person. And it's very hard. Because when you give, you're in much greater control. But when you receive something- you're vulnerable."

Taken from: Life's Journeys according to Mister Rogers Things to remember along the way

2007 Year in Review