You asked for it...

So it turns out that a lot of you like Karson's possessed, creepy, scary, pirahna face. So here is the second picture we took on his birthday- Kregg thinks this one is creepier.

Finally an update!

Hey everyone!
Thought I would give you the latest-
I had an ultrasound yesterday and of course this little spitfire in my belly was jumping all over the place and shooting me peace signs. That's always good. Then today I had my appointment today, and he told me that the placenta has moved up and that it isn't even an issue anymore. He has no idea, though, why I am still bleeding. So he told me to go ahead and get back to my life (except that Kregg still can't look at me funny...), and just take it easy if I'm cramping or what not. So I have a little bit of freedom back! Yay!!

It also looks like Kregg is going to take the store in St. George. We are waiting for the final details with Ace Hardware, so we will still be around if it works out. The part that Kregg is not looking forward to is the time change in St. George. If he has to be there at 7am, that is 6am our time. Which means he has to leave at 5am our time, which means he will have to wake up at 4 or 4:30 in the morning. That ought to be pretty entertaining. But he's not looking for it to be long term out there- and if it is our lease will be up in June and we'll move up there. We will probably still have the option of being able to go up to California if things don't work out. Hopefully everything will go the way we are planning!

Anyway- on a really great note- my sister and her friend Monika decided to surprise me today by showing up on my doorstep from SL. So we're going to play tonight! I'm stoked!!!!!

Love you all! Thanks for all of your concern and your prayers! We really don't know how we could have gotten through all of this without you! Julz

Mmmmm... Cake....

Karson helped our friend Keri make those cupcakes. Way yummy!


You all know about the "Clemens' Scowl" that Karson pulls off so well. Ty also got this game for Christmas where whoever has the best "pirahna" face gets to go first. Karson always wins hands down. This picture is just downright freaky. I hope we aren't raising a serial killer! I think we are the psychos giving a 4 year old a knife just to take a picture.

Karson's 4!

He was so proud! He put together this puzzle all by himself! I'm very impressed! Thanks Grandma LeFevre!
He loved all his gifts- but this zebra takes the cake. Funny how a 99 cent toy does that.
I can't believe he's 4! He is such a good kid. He is a great helper, he's smart, stinkin' hilarious, and he is always trying to make "good choices". We are so proud of him, and definitely blessed to have him as part of our family! We love you Kars!

More blah blah blah...

So I know that this is annoying- but I ended up back in the emergency room today for more bleeding. But we heard the baby's heartbeat, so he (oh I mean "it") is still going strong! They called it another "close-call miscarriage". So here I am- still having to do nothing. I actually like all of the extra rest- but I never realized how much I appreciate doing even just the little things! Kregg has been so great. He has all this stuff going on with his job, yet he still comes home and takes care of me and the kids. He's done all the laundry and the dishes, and even gets me drinks when I want one! My Ward has also been AMAZING. We have gotten dinner (and even some lunches) all week. My friend Keri has taken my kids all week until Kregg gets home. My friend Michelle even came over and cleaned! We've also had lots of phone calls and visitors. I can't even explain to you how grateful we are for all of this. We are in awe that so many people go so much out of their way for us!!! Makes me cry just writing about it!

Kregg is still waiting to hear from Walgreens on his future. His inventory is in less than 2 weeks, so we are starting to get a little bit concerned. But the big region guy from Rite Aid is coming out next Wednesday to give Kregg their offer. The general manager of Smith's came to visit Kregg yesterday about offering him a job with them, and there are a few other options that we might have. But for right now- we are just waiting!!!!

Okay- so let's get onto brighter pastures... we had Ty's first parent-teacher conferences yesterday. He's doing a really great job! He's always the first to raise his hand, always sitting in the front, and always has lots of questions (surprise). We're really proud of him.

Karson was really excited to start preschool back up. They are learning about planets this month. He and his dad get to work together to come up with a few things about Saturn so he can share with the class. He also started Sunbeams, and they sang to him for his birthday. So I'm sure he is going to like it.

Mary is a little chatterbox. She's still obsessed with the movie Elf, and she enjoys taking her stroller she got from Tony and Lacie and beating her brothers with it. Every once in a while she'll put her baby in the stroller, buckle it very carefully, then beat her brothers with it. We have a little bit of work to do! :)

Went to the Doc today!

So I had my appointment today- they did another ultrasound and the baby is still kicking and heart is beating. I'm not bleeding anymore- so that's good, too. I guess that my placenta is right on my cervix, so they said that I probably will bleed again, and when I do, go to the ER again. Annoying, huh? Sometimes it fixes itself, but if it doesn't then I'll have to have a cesarean. There is still a chance of a miscarriage, but it looks better than it did. He did take me off of bedrest, and put me on "light". He also told me to make sure my husband doesn't look at me funny, and come back next week for another ultrasound. Kregg hasn't heard anything on his situation, although he's left a message for the Walgreens district manager and should hear his offer from Rite-Aid hopefully tomorrow.Anyway- thanks for all of your support- it's been amazing! It makes this whole thing a lot more managable!

Our Latest Drama!

Hey everyone! Just wanted to give everyone a heads up on the last 2 days here... Yesterday we found out that Rite-Aid has sold all of the stores in Nevada. Some in Vegas are going to a small grocery store, some are being bought by Walgreens, and some are closing. Kregg's store is being sold to Walgreens. His inventory is in 3 weeks, then they shut down the store for a month and open it up as a Walgreens. We have a couple options: he will have an interview with Walgreens, but they usually bring in their own management. Rite-Aid is talking about transferring him to Northern California and giving him an extra $20,000 (we'll find out more about that on Monday hopefully). Or he could try looking for another job, but there really isn't anything here in Mesquite. I'll keep you posted on what we decide to do. If we decide on CA, Kregg will probably be out of here in 3 weeks to find us a place. It will happen pretty fast.
Also today we spent all day in the emergency room- I've been having some heavy bleeding. But as of right now the baby is doing good- heart beat is good, and he was like a little jumping bean in my belly. But they did put me on bed rest (since I'm still bleeding), and I have to go see the doc on Monday. So your prayers would be appreciated!
Anyway- I just thought I owed you guys an update- thanks for being so great! Love you all!! Julie

Karson's Sleigh

So Karson had his (very cute might I add) little Preschool program today. He was the sleigh for the "Twas the Night Before Christmas" story. So Kregg made the sleigh, and it was a really big hit. In this video, you can actually hear all of the audience laugh and awe as he came out (he comes out about 20 seconds into the video). It was cute- and of course- it's another thing that makes my husband's head bigger. I was really worried that he was going to knock somebody out- but he didn't! It's stuff like this when I really wish I had a video camera.

Lights at St. George Temple

We went with our friends the West's. We had a great time! This is Ty's friend Zach.
This was when the kids were the happiest. Playing on the Temple steps. This is Mary, Karson, and Mary's friend Ben.
This picture cracks me up. I wish it would have turned out better! If you look close up- Ty just kills me. I think he gets that smile from me- I have plenty of pics of me with that smile when I was a kid!

Man I love my kids!

So I've had this whole morning, noon, and night sickness thing goin' on (it's doing a lot better now). But Mary has been there right with me through the whole thing. Always asking me if I'm okay. She seems to always make me feel better. She will be a great big sister.
Can you see how happy Karson is to share this stool with Mary? Still cute.

Our Gingerbread House

Man they had a great time! Especially Karson- he had to have every piece of candy perfect- and he was so patient! I spent most of my time trying to keep Mary from eating all of the candy.
This was Karson's side. He did the whole side by himself!

Decorating the Tree

So my boys decorated the tree this year- we gave them full reins. We told them to keep all the ornaments up high- so if you notice- they are all in one glob. Very cute, though! Making memories. I'm not real sure what was up with Ty and him sticking his tummy out in all the pics...

Karson thought he was the coolest- wearing the stockings on his feet. "That's what they are really for, right mom??"
What a spaz.

Dancing at School

So after Ty's cup stacking competition they did this thing that I guess is pretty big in Elementary school (wow I'm sounding old). I'm sorry it is so dark, but it really was a lot of fun to watch them all do this. FYI- the girl in the yellow shirt next to him is that Valerie girl that still wants to be with him all the time. Unfortunately- she lost his phone number. But they still play from time to time!

Ty's Cup Stacking Competition

So Ty was the top boy in his Kindergarten class in cup stacking, so he qualified for the finals! Kregg and I got to go see him- it was so cute! I'm sorry these pics are so horrible...
Cup stacking is actually pretty entertaining. You start with 3 stacks of 3 cups.
Then you make them into 3 pyramids, and then clasp them back down as fast as you can.
Ty did a great job. He didn't make it to the top 3, but he still did a great job. We're very proud of him!

I got tagged again!

So Lace actually tagged me around Thanksgiving and I totally forgot about it. I don't know how much you all really like reading these- but I do- so I'll do them. It's always nice learning more about people. Anyway- so here it is...



What was I doing 10 years ago? Holy cow- 10 years ago I was just starting to think about my infamous plan to get Kregg! This New Years Eve started the New Year's resolution. I was doing a lot of hanging out with friends and working at PayLess Drug. I had just decided that college was not for me. Good times, though.



What was I doing 5 years ago? 5 Years ago Ty was 1 and that was keeping me busy! Plus I was working 2 jobs (UCD was shutting down and I had just started at Fidelity). Kregg got his promotion to Manager at the store we met at. We were busy being a family and making a house payment!



What was I doing 1 year ago? One year ago we had just moved to Mesquite! Not really knowing anyone out here yet- but shocked at how warm it was. This Christmas will be a lot funner since we know people now.


What was I doing yesterday? Puking. Oh yeah- for those of you who don't know- I'm pregnant. Due in July! Baby #4- pretty wild, huh? We're pretty excited, though! Anyway- back to yesterday- I also went to help out in Ty's class, and took Karson to preschool. And watched "Biggest Loser." We love that show.


5 Snacks I enjoy: Man this is a hard one! Anything chocolate (can I do that??), cheese ball, beef stick, Doritos, and a good fruit/ veggie plate.


5 things I would do if I had a million dollars: Get out of debt! And then I would buy a house. And everything nice that would go in my house. Then I would go on a trip. Then we I would save the rest.


5 Places I would run away to: Salt Lake. The mountains. Oh- the beach if I could! My bedroom!


5 T.V. Shows I Like: Biggest Loser, The Office, Top Chef, Duff's Cake Show, Amazing Race


5 Things I Hate Doing: Cleaning, Yelling at my kids, Being late, Not paying a bill on time, Waking up too early


5 biggest joys of the moment: 1- My Husband- he's so awesome! I really am the happiest when I'm with him. 2- My kids, including the one growing inside of me. My kids make me laugh every day. 3- This season- the magic that surrounds everyone, and the closeness I feel with my Savior. 4- All of our family and friends that live so far away- getting to talk to you and think of you makes me so happy! 5- Mint Chocolate Chip ice-cream.

Okay! So that's it! Now I would like to tag: Christa, Heather Smith, Heather LeFevre, Wendy, Justen, Abby, and Sherry. And whoever else wants to! Love you all!

Some family pics

So we finally got some family pics taken. My good friend Michelle took them for us, and she did such a great job! It was actually a really crappy day- it had poured the whole day before and it was really cold and windy. Mary was pretty much the grumpiest that I had ever seen her, so this pic was actually the only smile we could get from her. Here are a few of the pics...
What a hunk, huh??
So this family picture really shows what our family is really like. Mary's crying, Karson is scowling, Ty is making a face, Kregg's not looking at the camera, and I'm oblivious to the whole thing. This is the one I wanted to put on the Christmas card! It doesn't get much more realistic than that!

Sorry- this pic is sideways- still cute, though!

Ty the Spaz

Aunt Lacie was nice enough to humor my son into posing for her... he is cute, though! He has quite the personality.