Some blessings come in big packages!

Anyone who knows me, knows that I have wanted a mini van for atleast 5 years! It has been my dream vehicle. haha Anyway, a few weeks ago Jason's little sister Kena and her hubby Nick got a new vehicle and were kind enough to sell their old van to us. I am SO GRATEFUL! It really is perfect for us. I knew we'd have to get a new vehicle when the baby came because I only have a 2 door coupe and it would be hard to get a baby seat in it. I NEVER thought I'd be able to afford something this nice. The only reason I can afford it is because Kena and Nick are giving us a KILLER DEAL. Thanks to them. I feel so lucky! I took Jake and the other kids into the eye doctor just to get them checked out. Jake still has double vision but his eyes are improving. He only has to have glasses while reading. He doesn't complain much about his double vision anymore so I think he might just be getting used to it. I thought this picture was so funny.
We went to Pine Valley a couple weekends ago and Kaleb thought I should take a picture of him on the fence.... so here it is!

Annie

My friend Karyn got me some tickets to go out to see Annie. I brought Jake and Jaycee with me to see it. It was a really enjoyable night.

of course, Jake had to act like he hated Annie... hahaha

Too cool. Jake was so funny. He really does like the movie Annie though.

What a fun night.

Misc. Pictures

I was syncing my phone to my computer and had some pictures that I haven't posted yet. Here are some of them.... This is Jaycee's bunny rabbit face. She thought it was hilarious every time she'd do it.

Bob and Janelle invited us out to the lake a month or so ago and Bob helped Kaleb fish. Kaleb caught 2 fish in one cast. He was pretty proud.

Bob also has a triple tube that the kids love to ride. Kaleb didn't like it as much as the others did. He got off after a few minutes and let the older kids go fast.

Here is Jason holding his two nieces Lia and Marlee.

Pregnancy

I am 24 weeks. I have about 100 days left till I deliver since I get induced a couple weeks early. I am so excited. I feel this little guy move around all the time and it is amazing. I really love being pregnant. I always have. I know that we are so blessed to be able to have another baby boy. We have picked a name. It is going to be Ethan James Black. It is THE name. I just knew when it felt right. We are starting to collect some things for the baby and are getting really excited. I know my kids are going to be such great helpers to me. I am so lucky to have such great kids that love and care for each other.

Right now is such a tough time in the economy but we have been blessed in so many ways. I know that all the hard times will be for a great reason. We will all learn lessons that we never would have learned without having to go without. I am so grateful to have a husband who never gives up. He is such a hard working man. I love that about him.

Johnson Family Reunion

Here are some pictures of the Johnson Family reunion. It is Jason's Dad's Mother's family... yes, I meant to say that in a complicated way... hahaha Thanks to Kena for the pictures~~ Jason LOVES to pester his little bro Trevor. It is so funny to see those two together.

The Siblings (Jason, Kena and Trevor) comparing calves.... my man has the best one!!! hahaha

Spencer and Kaleb are inseperable

My in laws, Kent and Ronalee

Kent and Jason's Grandma Black

Jaycee and Lia

Trevor, Marlee and Sara

Jaycee and Rylee

Kena, Nick and family... cute

The whole group (minus Kasey James)

Jason and I- hate this pic of me but Jas looks so cute I had to post it.