Sad night......

I just got a phone call from my sister Whitney. She called to tell me that my dad had to shave my mom's head cause her hair was falling out.
I remember a year ago when she was here at my house and I got the opportunity to shave her head. It was so empowering to do that!! I told her that I wanted to be the one to do it. At first when I started brushing it, there were was so much hair in my hands. There were so many emotions in the kitchen that night. Especially my dad. Then it finally came to shaving it. That was one of the hardest things I have had to do. I just want to tell my mom THANK YOU and I LOVE YOU!! She is such an amazing woman. Since then I have seen my mom in a different light. I now really understand how important moms are.
Tonight my dad had the opportunity to shave her head. When I talked to him he said, "I am OK! It was hard to do that!". They both were crying on the phone. I believe that this their journey that they are supposed to take together.
We are going to get through this mom!! I just want to tell you and dad that I am thankful for everything that you have done for me and my family. WE LOVE YOU!!

Preschool and Talmage

Yesterday was Syd's first day of school. She was so excited!! I wanted put a couple of pictures of Talmage on here cause he is getting so BIG and doesn't look like a new born any more.

School is in

Syd is going to start school Wed. and she is so excited! She is so bored during the day without Nat. Talmage is doing so good. We just went to the dr. and weighs 11.5 pounds now. WOW FAT BOY! It makes me laugh cause the girls were never that big until they like 8 months old. He is so cute he's my little prince!! We love having him in our home. Here are some pictures from when the kids and I stayed at my parents house.







Nataly started school last week and is loving it. She is in 1st grade now and getting bigger every day. Her favorite thing about school is luncha nd recess. Nat loves her teacher and her name is Miss Karma she is such a good teacher. Here is some pictures of the first day.

Family update

Here is a quick update...

Talmage is doing so good and is growing! He is still on the monitor at night but keeping his oxygen up. The girls are loving him to pieces! They are always fighting over who gets to hold him first and who was looking at him first. He is the cutest boy ever!!

Nataly and Sydney are staying busy! Every Tuesday they get to the movies with the neighbors. They stayed in St.Goerge for a week and played in the pool with cousins every day and had a blast!! Thanks to my family for taking them while Talmage was in the hospital. Nat is getting excited to go back to school she is going to be in the first grade. Syd is going to be in PreSchool. Then in a couple of weeks Jeff's family is going to be here for Jenn's weeding and all of the cousins are going to play and get to wear pretty dresses.

Mom and dad are trying to stay caught up on sleep. This 3rd kid has thrown our world up side down. I haven't up to much but being a mom. Jeff hasn't been up to much either.

Here is our little update. I'm not able to post pictures right now but I will keep trying.

It's a BOY!!!

Talmage Jeff Dockstader arrived on June 24th at 12:48 p.m. He weighed in at 7 lbs. 7oz. and 20 1/2 inches. He is as cute as can be! He is in the NICU for a few days until he can breath better on his own! He is on a ventilator, but the Dr.'s are optimistic that everything will be fine. He gave us a bit of a scare! Please keep us in your prayers! Kandiss is doing fine! Nataly & Sydney are glad he is finally here! Watch for further updates in a few days!

Happy Birthday Nataly!!!!

Nat is turning 6 today!! I can't believe how fast it has gone. And she is getting a baby brother today. Mom, dad, and Sydney want to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! We love and I can't wait for you to see your little brother.

Nat got her ear's pierced!

Friday night Nataly decided that she wanted to get her ear's pierced. She did such an awesome job! Nataly was a little nervous and when they were done she smiled while trying to hold back the tears. No that she has them done she is on top of cleaning them three times a day. She loves them and can't wait till she can change them out!!