Giving THANKS!

Dave: Everything!

Tracie: My family! I am so grateful for my wonderful husband who is so helpful, so fun, and any amazing father. I am grateful for Taylor who brings a smile to my face everyday. I am grateful for two little babies that will be joining our family in June. I am grateful for wonderful parents who taught me everything and led me in the right direction. I am grateful for wonderful In-Laws that raised an amazing son and are so kind to me. I am grateful for our home, our jobs, and all that we have. I am very grateful for the knowledge of the gospel and for the opportunity to be sealed for eternity to my family.

Taylor: Mama, Dada, Boggie, Dre, Bank (Blanket)

New Jersey in the fall

Dave has always talked about going to New Jersey in the fall and this year we were able to do it. It was a little late in the fall so most of the leaves had changed colors and were falling but it was still beautiful.

While we were there we got to do so much. The first day Dave and I went to the Washington DC temple with his home ward. It was a great experience and it is such a beautiful temple. Then we were able to eat dinner at the Willis home. They were so kind to feed us. Also Dave, Mike and some guys that they grew up with in the ward got to laugh about the old days. While we were gone to DC, Grandma and Grandpa took care of all the children. THANKS!!!!

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday we just relaxed and enjoyed being with the family. We got to rake leaves, play in the trees, and go to the Aquarium. Taylor loved seeing all the fish, the hippopotamus was fun to look at but he did not want to be close.

Wednesday we left Taylor again and headed to New York. Dave had to drag me around because I was not feeling well. We saw Grand Central Station, the UN building, Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero, a lot of Central Park, FAO Schwartz (I wouldn't play the big piano), Ray's Pizza, and the highlight of the night was the Dave Letterman show. While we were in line for the show they asked us a few questions, Dave acted all excited and full of enthusiasm. Well, he did a great job, they liked him so much we got put with the crazy crowd that gets to sit in the first rows. We got front row seats right next to Paul Shaffer and his band. We had so much fun and really enjoyed the overall experience.

Thursday we left for Palmyra, New York. On the way we passed Scranton (the city that the tv show Office is based out of), we were excited to see it. Friday morning I woke up with the room spinning and needing to find the bathroom. Needless to say everyone went to Niagara Falls without me because I couldn't leave the toilet. I knew I was pregnant but had not been this sick, I thought something was wrong. Anyway, Dave and Taylor went to Niagara but Dave forgot his camera, so we have no pictures.

Saturday we explored all the wonderful LDS sites in Palmyra. It was an very spiritual and amazing experience (it just would have been better if everything wasn't spinning). Then we headed back home. When we got back to Mt. Laurel we said our goodbyes and then next morning we jumped back on the airplane and came home to Utah. I can't tell you how happy I was to be in my own car, my own house, and my own bed. I hate being sick when I am around others.

Sorry to all those that had to witness me being sick. Thanks to everyone for such a great trip. We love to visit New Jersey, especially the family!! Taylor absolutely loved hanging out and just watching Isabel, Cecily and Bentley. THANKS!!!

Finally - Halloween!

I have been a little slow with everything lately. I have finally decided I need to post about Halloween and our New Jersey trip.

We unfortunately did not celebrate Halloween too much this year and I did not take too many pictures. Taylor was a dragon for a few Halloween parties and a dragon Halloween morning. That afternoon we flew to New Jersey and on the airplane he was a cowboy. We did go trick or treating at G&G Draper's and Great Grandma Lee's but that was it. Oh, he did get to do a little trick or treating in the airport.

The pilot for our flight was really nice and let Taylor sit in his seat and pretend to fly. He absolutely loved it. I think that beat out all the candy he got.

GO BIG....OR GO HOME!!!

Well if you know Dave, you have most likely heard him say the above quote. A quote to live by...hehe!! So look below and see what you see and then read the rest.

How are you at counting?? Look close at picture!!

We went to the Doctor today and got the news...not one...but two little "buggers" are in there. We are very excited, but a little nervous!! Wish us luck they will be here June 17th or sooner! Most likely sooner!!