Friday, February 14, 2014

Our New Addition

Here she is! Charlotte Leia Marquardt arrived January 30 at 1:35 pm

Charlotte kept us waiting.. She was 5 days late and I still had to be induced. This is my face as I LAY waiting for her to come! They started inducing me on January 29th at 11pm. Michael and I were nervous and excited as we checked in to the hospital. 
We didnt  sleep much at all that night, My Doctor came in the next morning and things were starting to cruise. My contractions became closer and closer together. Then my doctor came back and i was ready to push. I pushed for about 30 mins and sweet Charlotte was born. 

It is always so emotional for me when I am in labor. I always think about my testimony and how amazing life is. These babies are truly such a blessing. I know that Charlotte was sent to me by my Heavenly Father. I feel so blessed.

She weighed in 9lbs



Nanny, Grace and Peter came to meet her the next day. Grace is the BEST big sister. Peter is still adjusting.





Waiting to check out to go home. 




I feel so overwhelmed and blessed that I am able to stay at home and raise these three special spirits. I am pushed to my limits EVERY single day, but I know that the work I am doing is worth all of it. My kids bring me so much joy and overwhelming LOVE. Welcome to our home sweet Charlotte girl.

























Sunday, January 26, 2014

Golf Clinic




Last Saturday Grace and her cousins went to a golf clinic at our local country club. She had a blast. 


 They gave them cute little golf clubs and a visor.


 She is a natural  :)


And she did have the cutest caddy there... Her daddy!

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Family Pictures

My talented sister Amanda took some great pictures of our family. I am just so grateful for this 3 people in my life. I am so excited to be adding to our family in the next few weeks. My heart is so full!!









Random Christmas Pics

 Here are the kids ready for church for Christmas Sunday.

 Grace and I decorated the tree while peter was sleeping... Grace did it all by herself. We only decorated the top quarter. Peter is a sweet boy but a DESTROYER!! so Grace had a great time decorating...

 My little shopping buddy!

 We went on the train that is down our street and we also got to see Santa there!!


Such a fun season. SO many neat things to do and see. Hope everyone had  a wonderful holiday.

Christmas Morning

 This year was a different Christmas for our small family. We stayed in town since I was so pregnant. It was quiet and simple but a great day.
 Grace made me a few ornaments in preschool. She was so excited for me to open my gift. I loved them!

 opening stockings from Santa...



 Waiting to see what surprises were under the tree!


Christmas is a magical time of year. I am so blessed to live in a warm home with family I adore. Count your many blessings..

Polar Express

 This year Michael surprised us all with tickets to the Polar Express in Flagstaff. We had such a fun time. Michaels little brother Josh was able to be with us this year for Christmas as well. We love when Uncle josh comes with us anywhere!
Our little family..

Waiting for the train ride...........

We did not get the best pictures we were all freezing!!! The polar express was a neat experience and the crew does an amazing job. Cant wait to take the kids back in a few years.