Friendships Through our Angel Jocelyn

John and I have been blessed by our daughter Jocelyn. She has opened so many doors for us on many levels some spiritual and other tangible. One door she has opened is the relationship of our photographer Jen with Now I Lay Me Down To sleep. Jen recently put an entry on her blog about Jocelyn and our family wanted to share that with you all. To learn more click HERE.

Thank You Jen!!

To see new photo's of Jocelyn click HERE

Our Princess Jocelyn

Jocelyn Cristeen Files
January 16,2010

Jocelyn came into this world as an angel baby sleeping still. She arrived at 10:37am weighing in at 4.13 pounds and 17 inches.

to learn more about our princess Jocelyn please click Here
to see more photo's of Jocelyn please click Here

John and I are very blessed and have a strong testimony of our Father in Heaven and his son Jesus Christ our Savior. We know that we will see and have our precious daughter again.
For Families are Forever and Eternal.

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you" (John 14:27)

God be with you til we meet again.

Baby Update!!!

This pregnancy sure has been different then the boys, but then we are having a girl. She has been stubborn over the past several weeks, by not turning and remaining in a breech position. So with that being said we can not allow myself to go into labor on my own. Jocelyn is set to be delivered on January 19,2010.

We will check into the hospital in the early morning where we will attempt to see if a epidural or spinal will work for me this time. We have not had success in the past because of the metal rods I have in back for scoliosis. If the epidural or spinal work they will attempt to turn her so I can deliver naturally and if not then we will go right into a c-section. Either way I pray that the epidural works, because I do not want to be put under and not be able to hear her 1st cry.

In the mean time stay tuned and I will keep everyone updated as to her arrival. Here are some ultra sound photo's of her. ( to view them better just click on the photo for a closer view)

Through Out 2009

It has been a long time since I have updated our family blog. I posted a slide show of random photo's from this past year 2009 and copy of the information I sent out in our family Christmas card. I will have more updates in the coming weeks with the addition of our newest family member to be born next week.

John and I are doing well and staying busy with the boys from all their sporting events and school projects. As for major events or trips it has been calm. Oh, except for the late spring/early summer surprise news of baby number four, who is due to enter the world on January 24th, 2010? Any yes it will be a girl!! Not sure what to do with pink, but is slowing growing on me. The Boys are very excited to be getting a sister and keep asking when she will be here. I keep telling them “she will come just before daddy’s birthday”. John hopes she will come late and be born on his birthday.
Jarren will be 8yrs old in March. He is doing great in school and loves math the most, just like his dad. He is currently playing Jr. Jazz Basketball and looking forward to baseball in the spring. He is a great little helper around the house and is protective of his brothers. He is good about sitting and reading to his brothers and tries to teach Jacob how to read.
Jacob just turned 5yrs old this past October and was excited to play soccer this year. He is just finishing up his last year of preschool and is looking forward to Kindergarten next fall. Where does the time fly? He is my little friend and loves to sit and play games with me while Jarren is at school and Joseph is taking a nap. He gets excited for good summer weather when he can go fishing with my dad. He is getting pretty good at too.
Joseph just turned 3yrs old this past October and now asks everyday if you can go to school. I tell him he will go to preschool next fall when he is bigger. He is usually ok with that answer until he comes back to me 10 minutes later stating “I am bigger now can I go?” It makes me laugh. He loves his big brothers and get sad when they do not say bye to him when taking them to school. Joseph loves to come hug my belly and say “I love Jocelyn”. All though Joseph is very loving and cuddly he also loves to dismantle things around that house to test my patients.
John and I are looking forward to another year with a new addition to our family and all the chaos that will come from having four kids. We love and miss you all and wish everyone a great Christmas and Happy New Year.

The Results Are In!!!!!

On August 13, 2009 we had our 1st ultrasound. Although I am earlier then they would have liked me to be they still were able to tell the sex of the baby. They do want to do another ultrasound in four weeks to finish getting the measurements They were not able to get and to confirm the sex of the baby. Everything is looking good and baby is growing and moving along as scheduled.

BABY # 4 IS 95% CHANCE A GIRL!!!!

John and I are very excited and over whelmed. We are not sure what to do with the color pink. But I am sure that we will figure it out.

Discovery Museum

Back in March Jacob's preschool class went to the Children's Discovery Museum. I had never been there and really enjoyed watching both Jacob and Joseph explore and see new things. Jarren was in school at the time and not able to be with us. I will have to take him back.

Jacob and Joseph building with cool blocks.
Making Music!!!
Joseph driving away, or at least trying to.
Jacob building a city or house which ever he decides.

Happy Birthday Jarren!!!

( Jarren in 2006, since I did not have a digital camera when he was born and all his baby photo's have been scrapbooked.)

I can not believe Jarren turned seven on March 7th. He has been such a little angel and peacemaker in our family. He loves his brothers so much and takes really good care of them when I am busy with something else around the house.
Jarren was born March 7, 2002 at 10:10am weighing in at 8.5 pounds and 21 inches long. He was our biggest baby. I was in Labor for 12 hours, which began on the evening of March 6th when I had just settled into bed and was not feeling well and contractions on a consistent bases. About midnight we called the hospital and told them that contractions were about 5 minutes apart. Which they advised for us to come in. It had been snowing lightly that evening so the roads were a slick making John drive slower then normal. I had called my mother earlier that day to tell her to think about coming out since we knew that it would be any time. Glad I did, because she arrived about 2 hours after we got checked into the hospital. Things seemed to be moving along well, but after 6 hours I really had not changed much since I had gotten there. So the doctor feared that I had stalled and the doctor started pitocin to help me get my labor moving forward. I was very nervous , because of being told that I could not have an epidural do to the rods in my back for scoliosis. Yes, it turned out that there is a difference in labor pains off and on pitocin. I was not handling it very well. The nurse sent for a spinal. I was in so much pain to voice my thought on if they can not do a epidural how are they going to do a spinal. But the Doctor tried for about 30 minutes, with seven stabs to my back had to give up. I was told that when he left the room he had tears in his eyes, because he felt bad that he could not relieve my pain. Shortly after that came the contraction telling me it was time to push. Thank goodness, because all the pain seemed to go away until Jarren's head crowned. I only had to push for 15 minutes. I could not believe he was here and that I was a mom. Even with all the pain he was so worth it.

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For Jarren's birthday we kept things simple and had a party here at the house. Not sure if eight 7 year old boys is really simple, but it all turned out well. We played some games on the Wii, had pizza, played some more, ate cake, and opened presents. Jarren loved having his friends over from the neighborhood and from school. John was ready to run away when it was all over with.
The Cake!!
Eating pizza just before lighting the candle and singing happy birthday.
Jarren's friends Isaac and Dylan playing in their cake!
Jarren opening his presents.
One last group picture. Boys will be Boys!!

After all the party fun, we met up with my dad, brother Sean and his wife Natalie for dinner and more birthday fun. Jarren had chosen the Olive Garden.
Sean and Natalie at dinner.
Jarren the birthday boy!! Jacob next to him.
An more presents!!! can we say spoiled. Jacob, Jarren and Joseph with his stinky binky.

Pagosa Springs,CO

In February my parents took us all to Pagosa Springs, CO for Presidents weekend to do some snow skiing and R & R.
Once we got all checked in and settled into the room the boys were ready for bed. John was tuckered out and passed out on the couch. Saturday morning we had pancakes, bacon, and eggs followed by getting Jarren and Jacob fitted for ski rentals. This was Jarren's 2nd year of skiing and Jacob's 1st year. They were so excited about getting up on the mountain. Sunday was our day up on the hill. The boys caught on really fast. I was nervous when I came down to check on them and saw that they were already getting on the ski lift. After skiing we all went and climbed into the hot tub to relax our sore bones. Joseph had spent the day with my sister in law Natalie who is expecting her 1st baby and my 1st niece through my side of the family. It was such a nice weekend, which we really needed at the time. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Jarren, Joseph, and Jacob starting to settle into their new sleeping quarters for the weekend.
Joseph not liking his new sleeping assignment. But loves where daddy passed out. Poor John he was so tired from driving all day.
Jarren and Jacob making sure the skis and boots fit for the big day.
John and I loving the beautiful views and ski weather.
Jarren and Jacob after we have picked them up from ski lessons. They are looking good.
Video of the boys coming down the mountain.

Jr Jazz Basket Ball

So back in January Jarren played Jr Jazz basketball. As part of playing they got to attend a Utah Jazz player appearance. I was not able to go so this was a father son moment. They had a great time and Jarren was so excited that he got meet Deron Williams! Jarren thought it was the coolest thing and was so excited when he got to give him a high five.
Me and My Dad!! Waiting for D-Will
Deron was talking about the importance of teamwork and focus. He took several questions from the audience. Deron's a regular guy and is a Jr. Jazz Dad himself! He watches Disney movies with his daughter plays video games. Deron and I engaged in a brief conversation and agreed that Coco Puffs make the best cereal milk.
Left to Right: Cooper,Braden,Bridger, and Jarren after meeting D-Will!


Jarren has learned so much this year playing basketball and really has enjoyed getting in the game!
Jarren dipping down for a shot during warm up.

Jarren running the ball just before game time.

Let the Games begin!

A small video clip of Jarren playing ball.