Are we talented or what?

My brother and sister-in-law, sent one of these to my mom and I had to make one of our family. These are so much fun. I think Hannah would make a cute elf. Anyways, I just thought this was cute.

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Watch out ladies....he's mine

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Christmas Time

Hannah's first time with Santa, need we say more? I love this picture, it is priceless.

THE ARMSTRONG FAMILY

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MY HUSBAND

I am sorry for all those who are reading this...but I would have to say that I have the best husband there ever was and ever will be. I am very sorry to break the news to you, but it is true. Shiloh Armstrong is wonderful. That sums it up. Shiloh has been so amazing throughout this whole thing. I don't think he has thought about himself once. Really, not even ONCE. He has been right by my side and let me cry as much as I want and he still loves me. I think my love for him has grown so so so so much. He works so hard at school and work and still finds time for Hannah and I. I really don't know how he does it, it amazes me. He is such a good dad to Hannah and I think Cameron is thrilled to know what kind of a daddy he got, THE BEST KIND!!!! I just felt very inspired to write this because I have been feeling very blessed for my wonderful family. Well once again, I am sorry for being the one to have to tell you that Shiloh is in fact the best. You don't have to tell your husbands, you actually probably shouldn't. We won't shatter their dreams quite yet!!

THANKYOU

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I can't tell you how thankful we are to have such wonderful families and friends. We have learned that there are so many wonderful people in the world and we are so lucky to have so many of them so close to us. This past week has been the absolute hardest week of my life, and I hope it stays that way, I truly don't think I could handle any trial that is harder than this. This past week has also been one of the best weeks of my life, this week I was given the greatest gift, my little baby boy. I really don't know how we were chosen to be given such a pure and perfect baby boy, so pure that he couldn't stay here with us. As much as we want him here, we know that Heavenly Father is taking care of him now. I have this picture in my head of Cameron all dressed up in a suit (as a little toddler) and being our heavenly missionary. Maybe he is trying to tell me something, I am not really sure, but I haven't been able to get that vision out of my head. Things have gotten better, and our hearts are already beginning to heal. Although I don't believe that the heartache will ever completely go away, I think in time, it will turn into a happy memory. I have one more thing driving me to be the best I can possibly be.

Sorry about the rambling but I have to tell you an experience I had with Cameron when we were in the hospital. When they brought Cameron to me I was so sad but there was something so calming and peaceful about the time I had with him. Not once did it feel like I was holding a lifeless body, he was there. I didn't see the the physical imperfections at all. I was holding the most beautiful baby boy I had ever seen. When I went home, I looked at the pictures and noticed all the sores on his body and I honestly couldn't remember seeing them that day. I was so nervous to see his little body again, I was afraid to see what I had been shielded from in the hospital. When I finally saw him in the funeral home, there he was again, PERFECT in every way, and once again HE WAS THERE!!!! I know that he will never leave. Heavenly Father allowed me to hold my perfect baby and I am eternally grateful for that.

Anyways, Shiloh and I just want to thank EVERYONE for being so kind and thoughtful. We are extremely lucky. THANKS AGAIN!!!!!

We went to the hospital to have a baby. We had an angel instead!!!

I know that Heidi is the one that always updates this blog, but she is currently in the hospital so it is my turn to tell Cameron's story. I think this is also a way for me to get a few more emotions out. Cameron Michael Armstrong was born at 12:27 today. He was born with a very faint heart beat, and the doctors tried everything to bring him back to life. After about 10 minutes our wonderful doctor, doctor Burton came out to give me the news that Cameron had passed away (Heidi was still in recovery and didn't know). As I began to cry the first thing that came into my head was that he had come and gotten his body but it was time for him to go back and continue helping out on the other side. It was like a nightmare that had become a reality, but in a sense it was a good nightmare. Our baby boy had returned perfect back to our father in heaven. It is difficult for both of us at the moment, we are still wiping away tears every time we think of not being able to bring him home, or watch him grow. It makes me weep to know that I won't get the chance right now to teach him how to throw a ball, or wrestle with his sister. It is hard I won't lie, but I want everyone to know that we are OK. We have the gospel and we know that we will be with Cameron in the near future. I don't know how anyone could get through this without the knowledge of eternal families! We are at peace with the situation, and know that we now have a special guardian angel watching over our family. I want you to especially keep Heidi in your prayers, because I know that it will be even more difficult for her. We want to thank everyone for their prayers and let each of you know that everyone's prayers were answered. Sometimes they just come in ways unexpected. Our prayers were answered by an angel.

PRAYERS

This past month has been quite a whirlwind month. We have been in and out of the doctors office and already have had 4 ultrasounds. When we went in to get the ultrasound to see if the baby was a boy or girl, they were unable to see his stomach... so they asked us to come back in a few weeks and try again, we did and unfortunately we had no luck. My doctor set up an appointment with an perinatologist so they could take a more thorough look. Well like the times before, they there weren't any signs of his stomach. They call this kind of thing esophageal atresia :Congenital esophageal atresia (EA) represents a failure of the esophagus to develop as a continuous passage. Instead, it ends as a blind pouch. Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) represents an abnormal opening between the trachea and esophagus. EA and TEF can occur separately or together. EA and TEF are diagnosed in the ICU at birth and treated immediately.
We are still not sure of the extent of it and really won't know until he is born. They have asked us to live in Salt Lake for the last month of my pregnancy and deliver there too. I don't think I would normally post about this yet, but we would love it if you would keep our baby boy in your prayers. I believe the larger the army the more the miracle. We will keep you posted on whats happening. We have a meeting with the surgeons who will be operating on him and they should let us know how everything works and how they are going to go about all of this.
I think through all of this, we will walk away so much stronger and have much stronger testimonies. I know this isn't a testimony blog, but I would just like to say that I am so grateful to know that families are forever and eternal. I don't think I would be able to handle this situation if I didn't know that. My family means everything to me and I can't believe our family of three will soon be a family of four. I definitely know that Heavenly Father hears our prayers and he knows the sincere and righteous desires of our hearts and is just waiting for us to ask for those blessings he has in store for us. So please please please, keep him in your prayers.

Washington

Hannah and I went to Washington with my mom this past week and had such a fun time. I really missed Shiloh but absence makes the heart grow fonder right? We went shopping and just had fun visiting with my Grandma and some of my Aunts, Uncles and cousins who live there. It was beautiful. It is always fun to spend time with my mom, I am very grateful for her and I love her so much. Hannah learned to swear while we were gone. She now says " oh sheet and beech" sorry if that offends anyone, but I think it is so funny. Don't ask me where she picked up the potty mouth because I sure don't say those things and I am pretty sure Shiloh doesn't either. Anyways, she is growing and getting so big and I am loving almost every minute of it. I could do without the temper tantrums but I guess we have to take the good with the bad.

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Its a BOY!!!!

We just got the ultrasound done today and it was very clear this baby is a boy. He wouldn't stop putting his hands in front of his face so we didn't get the best 3-D picture but thats ok, they are still fun to look at. We are very excited and Shiloh gets at least one wrestler so that should please him.

Baby Update

Everyone is asking when and if I am going to find out what the baby is... my answer is yes I am most definitely going to find out, and I am not sure when. Since we are poor people we are waiting for the money to do it since we have pretty lame insurance. Hopefully it will be just a few more weeks. I will be sure to let everyone know. I personally think that it is a boy just because these pregnancies have to so extremely different. We will see I guess.

More Summer Pictures

Summer

I thought it would be nice to finally post all the pictures from our wonderful summer. It is ridiculous it takes me so long to do this but I would rather just look at everyone else's cute blogs instead of add to mine. So.. here are some pictures from Island Park, Hannah's birthday, and some others from this summer.

A Trip to the Zoo!!!

We went to the Pocatello Zoo the other day and although the zoo is small and there is not much to see, I think Hannah enjoyed it. I love being a mom because even if I am not having fun myself, I get a ton of satisfaction when I see that Hannah is having fun, it makes everything worth it!!!

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Elder Joshua Rasmussen

My little brother Josh left on his mission June 11th. I felt like he was dying, it was way to hard to say goodbye. He has always been such an example to the family and he a great friend. I am excited to hear from him and hear his stories. He left the MTC yesterday morning so hopefully he will really start to feel like a missionary. We are proud and excited and hopefully he is too!!!!

My Best Friend's Wedding

My best friend Rachelle got married this past month. She looked so beautiful and she married a great guy, Michael Tucker. I was so excited to see her get married in the temple. It is always a wonderful experience to be able to be in the sealing room and watch the people you love become eternal companions.

Sadie and Nate on Prom Night

Aren't they cute??? Sadie looked absolutely gorgeous for her Prom and Nate... well he was one good looking stud.

DUE DATE

Well, I got an ultrasound done today and I guessed right. The exact due date is January 5th, but I wouldn't mind being a couple weeks early :). In my head I was hoping to be miraculously 4-5 months along already, but I am not that lucky.

SURPRISE!!!

For anyone who doesn't know... Shiloh and I are expecting another baby. This was one mothers day I won't soon forget. It came as somewhat a surprise to us. Despite what some people may say, you CAN get pregnant while nursing. We found that one out the hard way. I am so excited though, how could I not be. I don't know the exact due date but we are thinking the first week in January. Shannon, I am sorry for copying your little baby thing, but I think that is just the neatest thing. By the way, you are a cute pregnant lady :) Well, we will find out exactly how far along I am on the 20th so I will correct my date then.

Oh yeah, I do love you!!!

Sometimes Shiloh and I get so caught up in work and school and being parents that we forget to appreciate eachother. So, just so everybody knows, I LOVE MY HUSBAND VERY MUCH!!!. He is so wonderful and so kind and works unbelievably hard. I give him so much grief sometimes but I sure hope he knows how much I appreciate all he does.
The other day Shiloh was playing his playstation, I turned around there was my Hannah, on the floor with a controller in her hand, sitting by her daddy. So cute!!! He absolutely loves being a dad.

AND THERE SHE GOES--

For anyone who looks at our blog, I am truly sorry. I am still trying to figure this whole thing out and I promise that someday I will. I have had a few comments about Hannah being naked in every picture and I can explain. I promise I do try, she is just to stubborn. She is at the age where she would definately prefer being naked.

Anyway, Hannah found the stairs the other day. Lucky me!!! She saw them and I thought "oh Shiloh look, Hannah is eying the stairs, how funny". No, it's not so funny anymore. She is nothing but trouble. She is learning so fast and I just can't seem to keep up with her. Meghan, I can't believe that Crew has been walking for so long and he isn't even 1 yet. I can somewhat empathize with you. Oh by the way, I just barely figured out that I could look at the comments on my blog (Like I said, I still don't know what I am doing on this thing) and I saw yours and I promise I didn't leave you out on purpose, so I hope you like the new addition to my Friends and Family link.

IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE

It seems like just yesterday that she came into this world. She was so peaceful and sweet and made me feel like I was needed. Well almost 9 months later she is "full of life" (nice way of putting it), already developing an attitude and I am no longer needed, I am used. Where did the time go. It is amazing to see the changes and developments in babies within just a few months, it is incredible. Hannah is so much fun these days and I love her just the way she is, I just wish I would have enjoyed the the quiet moments I had while she was tiny, I didn't realize how stinkin fast they grow up. It's not fair.

SURGERY DAY 2/20/2008

Hannah had her little surgery on Wednesday. She got a cyst removed from her eyebrow. She did a really good job for not being able to eat for 11 hours. When they brought her back after the surgery she was very disoriented from the medications, it was hilarious to watch her. She would smile and then her legs would give out. She made a new friend, the MALE nurse :-)

ISLAND PARK TRIP

We went to Island Park the weekend after Christmas and it was so beautiful. There was so much snow!!! Hannah didn't know what to think of the cold and snow but she is tough.

What a Diva!!!

We thought that when we put these glasses on Hannah

she would cry and get mad at us, but she just sat there. She loves her new glasses.