Hyrum Joseph's Blessing

His outfit the week before

 December 6th 2015

Ready for Church

 I cannot believe how big Hyrum is and that his Blessing day has already come and gone. Unfortunately, the pictures below are the only ones I got. When you have 8:30 church and a million things going on that's what happens. Then after church he puked on his outfit.

We are so very blessed to have the gospel in our lives that affords us special opportunities that spiritually uplift our children. This special day was the first of many ordinances to come in his life. He was also able to wear the same out fit that Brigham wore when he was blessed. Yet another special thing.

We had a good turn out with most of Seth's family there and my Sister and her soon to be family as well as a few friends. Its heartwarming to see all the men who hold the priesthood surround my babies! This time was no different.  We were a bit concerned that he would be really loud during it as he is a super noisy kid. But as he was surrounded by loving arms he gazed above and watched as Seth pronounced a blessing on his head.

I truly wish I could remember what was said. All I remember is feeling that the spirit was present. I remember thinking it was beautiful and it made me emotional. I cannot say enough how much we love this little guy and he was really good while he was blessed.

Look at  him!!! I could just eat him up! Too bad we forgot the hat that accompanied this outfit. Its rather darling. Its also sad to know this will be the last time we bless a baby of our own. I know this will be a frequent feeling with him as he will be the last to do everything.  But on days like this it was extra sad because its a bigger event in his little life!

This is the only picture I got from that day with an adult in it :(

Pregnancy Update...

I'm not really sure why it has taken so long for me to actually start documenting the Baby #4 pregnancy, but better late than never right?

We announced to the world in April that we were expecting Baby #4 with THIS VIDEO

I told Seth that I was expecting on Valentines Day 2015. I had known for about a week or two before and it was killing me not telling him. But I wanted it to be a memorable Valentines Day. I had wrapped a pregnancy test to give to him. Of course when he opened it, it was blank. It had faded and so he was really confused. Epic Fail. But when I told him the excitement was there and he was pretty shocked.

As is our custom we usually wait awhile to tell people. We just never want to jinx it. We told the family around 11 weeks and the world a week or two later.

16 Weeks

 

I'm not going to lie. In terms of Pregnancies this has been probably the worst so far. Of course deliveries are a different story but man o man has this one been bad.

Around 14-15 weeks I could start to feel movement which is always such a miracle and always a reminder that life is beautiful.

I had severe nausea up until about 18 weeks. Every pregnancy I have had bad nausea but I never puke. I just want to desperately. I cant even if a I try. I would have the occasional dry heave but mostly nasty nausea.

This time no matter if I had food in my stomach or not I would just dry heave, over and over again. ALL. THE. TIME. Mostly it hit at night but there were several instances where I would be triggered by a bad smell or something that I thought was gross. It would sometimes hit when I was driving which was terrible. There wasn't really anything that helped. The doctor prescribed me some pills, but as it turned out they gave me severe headaches.

Poor Seth wanted to help and there was nothing to be done but listen to that hot mess.

 

 

20 Weeks

After that subsided, which was wonderful, the extra poundage started taxing my body. Mostly my feet. They hurt a lot. Now several times a day I have to just sit and rest them. Thankfully they are not swollen but so so so sore and so so so hot all the time. My feet are like heaters when I am pregnant and this pregnancy has been no different. It is miserable to have your feet feel like they are on fire all the time.

Around 20 weeks I could feel the baby much more and its a constant reminder that the body and what it can do are amazing! There is a Tiny Human growing inside me! Isn't it incredible?

 

24 Weeks

 

Then as with all my other pregnancies indigestion sets in. I sometimes wake in the middle of the night and feel my throat on fire and it makes me nauseas. If I lay back down it gets worse. So I usually sit up in the recliner and sleep that way the rest of the night which reeks havoc on my back.

 

Now here I am 24 weeks and I feel the baby a lot more often. Mostly at night but I never have a ton a movement with my babies. But As I sit here and type he/she is doing something inside me that is making me a little sick. Maybe Yoga?

 

Heavenly Father made us so that our bodies could do miraculous things. I am still in awe that I am pregnant, even if it is number 4. Its crazy how the body works. Its amazing how curious the other kids are. Emily is always kissing and hugging the baby. Brigham always refers to the baby as His Brother and with hug and love too. And Abby is always asking How big is the Baby now.

 

Its going to be crazy when this little one comes and changes our family. But so wonderful!

 

This snippet of the sonogram was taken about 22 Weeks. By the way if you cannot tell, we are not finding out the gender....I took Abby with me to the sono and that was a fun and new experience as well.

 

Abigail's Baptism

 

June 6th 2015

 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Abby turned 8 in May. Its a big age for her because she is now able to choose for herself whether she would like to baptized and take upon her covenants and the name of Christ.

She was a little hesitant. Excited but hesitate.  We wanted to make sure it was her decision. She had her interview with the Bishop a few weeks before and he said she was ready. Thus it was all up to her. She decided she did want to be baptized and the day finally came.

She said her stomach felt sick. We tried explaining what nervousness does to your tummy and she understood her nerves were on high alert.

We arrived early at the church to take pictures and get ready as there were 14 other children being baptized as well.

Briggs needing some camera time

Look! They get along for a few seconds

Love these little goofballs

Abby looks so grown up

Getting nervous

 These girls. Seriously they are so cute. I am glad they love each other so.

 

We sang songs and listened to talks. Then each child was invited up and a biography was read in front of everyone. Abby was pretty embarrassed. She doesn't like to be in front of people. Here is what we wrote for her and what was read...

 

"Abigail is very excited to be baptized today. She has learned so much and feels ready to take upon herself the covenant to be baptism. She loves to listen to scripture stories, children's hymns and enjoys attending senior primary. As Abby explains it,  her favorite  scripture story is  when Jesus heals the blind man with mud.  Abby also likes reading the scriptures to her family at night during family scripture time. Her current favorite songs are "when I am baptized and Give said the little stream"

Abigail loves horses. She wants a horse, wants to be a horse trainer when she grows up, aspires to have 10 horses and is desperate to take horse riding lessons. She also enjoys reading books about horses and puppies. Abby has been taking piano lessons for 2 years now and wants to soon learn how to play a primary song. She likes to go to science at school because it is fun and you get to do lots of experiments.

Abby is a big helper with her little brother and sister and most days is pretty good with them. One time, her little sister Emily who is three was throwing a sad tantrum. Abby took it upon herself to calm her down. She went and got Emily's blanket wrapped it around her and snuggled her on the couch until she was calm. She has a compassionate heart.

She is also a good helper and enjoys helping around the house. She also really enjoys helping others and loves when its our families turn to clean the church.

Overall Abby is a great Kid and is a great example to her younger siblings. We are very proud of her decision to be baptized today. We love you Abigail!"

 Then it was time for the big event. Seth and Abby entered into the waters and he prepared to baptize her. She went under and then a little toe crept up and she had to be baptized again. She was so cute. I have seen many baptisms and felt the spirit. But, when it is your own child there is that moment when the spirit is so strong it overwhelms you. Despite the sort of rush that there is when 14 kids are baptized in those moments it was testified to me through the spirit that what she was doing was right and pleasing to the Lord. When I asked Abby how she felt she said she felt good. I am hoping to coax more out of her...

 After she changed she was then confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and received the Holy Ghost. All the Whitworth men were there and able to join in the circle. It was a very spiritual moment as well. Seth pronounced a beautiful blessing and he was also overcome with the spirit and emotion. How grateful we are for the power of the Priesthood which Seth bares that enables him to act and perform these wonderful ordinances.

Trying to snag some pictures on the way out. My intention was to get everyone. Obviously that didn't happen.

Trying to get whitworths in pictures is as easy as herding cats

 

Everyone was invited for lunch and Root beer floats after. It was a good time and Abby especially loved the floats!

They may have been forced into this picture but what's a baptism day without a picture with Grandma and Grandpa.

Albuquerque

Let the road trip begin

Over the past year or so several people have passed away in my life.  Unfortunately last month my Great Uncle Don Pearson passed away. While we knew his health had been in decline and we knew he would be back with Heavenly Father soon, we were a bit taken aback at how soon that ended up being.

In my family my Great Aunts and Uncles on my mothers side are like my grandparents. We spent so much time with them when were young. My Uncle Don was no exception, so really it was like I had 3 grandfathers pass in a years time. We have kept in contact over the years and we were lucky to see him twice this last year before his passing.

We all loved Uncle Don. He and My Aunt Betty were such an iconic couple in my mind. So in love and always serving those around them. He took great care of her, my grandma and my Aunt Gerdy.
It is bitter sweet as I know he was in pain and his body has now found relief. I am again thankful for my testimony of Eternal Families because I know I will see all these significant people again one day. You are missed Uncle Don.

Entering NM

Its so odd how I only lived here a little while as a child but some things are so familiar

My Great Uncle Don-A True Cowboy

The silver lining is that despite all the grief and pain we are able to see a large portion of our family at one time. However little time that may be. Some people I haven't seen in 25 years! My Dad and Cindy now live in Albuquerque and their house made for a good home base. They were awesome in watching the little kids as we took the older kids to the funeral.

At the hotel tuckered out after a long day

One afternoon we took the kids on a walk to stretch their legs

Jen, Briggs, Abby, Lexi, Jamison

 

 We decided to stay over Sunday night to not make our trip too miserable which meant some good eating during the super bowl. We had fun hanging out and watching the kids go crazy.

My sisters and I

 The night of the funeral Codee, Cassidee and I went to the house we used to live in with our grandma (its also across the street from my Uncle Dons house)  We kinda reenacted a picture from 25 years ago. It so sad to see it in the state it was in. Then we walked across the street and visited with some more family for a bit. We also were able to go out and have a just sisters night which turned out to be some funny times.

Watching a movie

I wish I would have taken more pictures of the luncheon after the funeral. So much family. I thought I had for sure taken pictures of my Grandma, Aunt Betty and Aunt Gerdy but I cant seem to find them. So maddening.

On our walk

Nothing like a kids dance party to liven up the mood