Santa's Little Reindeer

This little reindeer is one month old today! I can't believe how time is flying. I love her Christmas pj's. My Grandma JoAnn bought them for her. Grandpa Karl says she has hooves :)

Snuggling

I can't believe I am posting this picture. Tanner snapped this yesterday during our nap. It reminds me of my dad. He use to always take pictures of us while we were sleeping. As embarrassing as the picture is I still love it :)

beautiful baby girl

We traveled to Rigby to have Breckyn's newborns taken when she was just 8 days old. There were taken by Katie Wells. She did an amazing job. We love them. I will cherish these photos forever. Here are a few of our favorites

Counting Our Blessings this Thanksgiving

On the16th my mom was on her way to a Stake Relief Society meeting with Becky Pulliam. The had just crossed the American Falls Dam when a teenager in a pickup pulled out in front of them. We are counting our blessings that they are both still here with us. It is simply a miracle. Mom only had to wear a neck brace for a few weeks and was very sore. I am so grateful for the protection of our Heavenly Father that was upon them that night.

Announcing the Arrival of...

Breckyn Fay Vollmer

After being three days overdue, and several false alarms, I was definitely beginning to think that this little one would not make an appearance any time soon. But Sunday morning in Sacrament meeting I definitely felt a little different. We went to Marcus and Hailey's after Brynlee's blessing and kept feeling some pain but I didn't want to get my hopes up. As soon as we got in the car I told Tanner I had been having pains and I started timing. There were coming about every 8-10 minutes and were lasting about 40 seconds. When we got home I tried to stay busy to make sure that the pains would keep coming and they did. Tanner even made me go speed walk on our treadmill and see if it did anything. Sure enough the contractions started coming every 6-7 minutes lasting 50 seconds. It was definitely time to head to Pocatello.

By the time we hit the freeway the contractions were 4 minutes apart. We got to the hospital at 8:00 pm. They checked me out and I had dialated to a 3 but they wouldn't admit me will I was a 4. We walked around the hospital for half an hour and they hooked me up to a monitor to watch my contractions. I am not going to lie the contractions hurt! An hour later I was a 4 and I was admited. I asked for the epidural right away. About an hour after I got it I started feeling some pain again and I could tell that I wasn't numb on one side. It hurt so bad I couldn't stand it. They tried to turn me on my side but nothing worked. The doctor finally said he probably put it in a bad spot...really?! So I had to get it again but after that I felt great. I was able to sleep through most of the night and I would wake up and look at the monitor and wonder if I was really having contractions because I couldn't feel anything. That was very nice.

I was relieved to find out that Dr. Cox, who wasn't on call, had called in to see if any of his patients had been admitted. When they told him I was there he said to let him know when I was closer and he would be there for my delivery. I was so relieved because I LOVED my doctor. A nurse came in a 7:30 am and decided that it was time to start to push. Dr. Cox came in soon after that and we worked on helping this little one make her appearance. I had started to run a fever and it was causing her body temperature and heartrate to increase and Dr. Cox said that she was getting tired and we would have to use the vacuum to help her along. I was scared but at the point I just want to see her face. Finally at 9:00 am Breckyn Fay Vollmer arrived. Weighing in at 7 lbs. 6 oz and 19 in. long. I could not believe the rush of emotion that came over me. Even Tanner said that he held back tears. She is perfect in every way and we could not be more happy that she is finally here and she is healthy. Tanner was great through the whole labor. He helped me a long and talked me through the pain. I honestly was so impressed and I could not have done it without him.

We feel so blessed to have this beautiful baby girl come into our lives. It was very important to Tanner to name her after his sister and I am so glad we did. There is already an added spirit in our home with this new baby and I feel it even more every day. We have to much to be thankful for this year. I thank my Heavenly Father every day for blessing us with Breckyn in our lives.

Ten Days to Go (hopefully less...)

I found this picture the other day. We took it the day we cound out we were going to be parents. Right now that seems so long ago.We are finally in the home stretch. We just keep crossing our fingers that this little one will decide to show up soon. The nursery is finally finished, her clothes are washed, our bag is packed and in case we've taken advice and put the car seat in the car. We went to the doctor today and everything looks great. we're just playing the waiting game. I can tell there is not a lot of room in there, so I hope she decides to come soon. I cannot wait to sleep on my belly again. Through out my pregnancy I have found a new found love for raspberry sherbet. Tanner has learned that if the freezer is not stocked with it, it makes for a rough night these days :)

It is weird to think that in a week or so it won't be just me and Tanner anymore. I found this fun questionnaire on a friends blog and I thought I would be fun to do.

1. Where did you meet your husband?
I had known him for a while since we had grown up in the same town, but I was reintroduced to him after his mission at single's ward.
2. When was your first kiss?
August 9, 2008
3. How long did you date before you got married?
We got engaged after 7 months of dating and were married 3 months later.
4. How long have you been married?
2 1/2 years
5. What does he do that surprises you?
He will randomly leave me notes around the house. Yesterday I woke up to, "I love you, Krys" written on the fridge. He never ceases to amaze me!
6. What is your favorite feature of his?
Definitely his smile
7. What is his best quality?
His sense of humor. He always keeps me laughing.
8. Does he have a nickname for you?
Krys
9. What is his favorite food?
He loves steak, funeral potatoes, and fried shrimp.
10. What is his favorite sport?
Football and wrestling.
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?
This makes us sound really dull but we love just sitting on the couch and talking. That is when we have the best conversations. Lately I have loved going out to the field and riding in his pickup with him. We just talk about random studd and we have had some hilarious conversations!
12. Do you have any children?
Little girl, due any day now :)
13. Does he have any hidden talents?
He can do a standing back tuck.
14. How old is he?
24
15. Who said "I love you" first?
He said it first but I had been feeling the same way for a while.
16. What is his favorite music?
He pretty much listens to anything and everything but his favorite band is Def Leppard.
17. What is his favorite color?
Red
18. What do you admire most about him?
His love and dedication to the gospel. He helps me stay on track. It is so comforting to know that we have the Spirit and Priesthood present in our home.

I love this man! I am so grateful that I have him in my life. He is going to be an amazing dad!

We LOVE Harvest Time

Harvest is honestly one of my favorite times of the year. I love the smell that is in the air (dirt!) and I love the feeling that all of the hard work that was put into planting and irrigating through the year has finally paid off. I love the tractor rides I get to take with Tanner and the funny stories that he tells me about the truck drivers. It definitely makes me wonder what the men who were opperating the digger throught of me as a driver. Growing up I never thought I would marry a farmer, but I am glad that I did. I would not have it any other way. Tanner loves what he does and he reminds me of my dad in that way. They share a bond through farming and I love that I get to witness it every day. Devonee and Heather came up about a month ago. Devonee helped my dad out by driving truck and Heather helped my mom make yummy raspberry jam (mom's garden was over flowing with berries this year). My dad took a great picture of Tanner and I on the tractor, but I still need to get it off their camera. So I have stolen a few from Devonee and Heather.

Devonee took this picture of us from her truck

The Driscoll Sisters lovin' the truck I had to share this picture of Riley. He had been helping Grandma Dayna in the garden