Hoffman Happenings

As I was rocking my sweet Decker to sleep the other night the song that came on (the piano music that we play for him at night) was the primary song "My Heavenly Father Loves me" (which happens to be my favorite primary song). As I was rocking him I was signing the song in my head, the lyrics are as follows: 1. Whenever I hear the song of a bird Or look at the blue, blue sky, Whenever I feel the rain on my face Or the wind as it rushes by, Whenever I touch a velvet rose Or walk by our lilac tree, I’m glad that I live in this beautiful world Heav’nly Father created for me. 2. He gave me my eyes that I might see The color of butterfly wings. He gave me my ears that I might hear The magical sound of things. He gave me my life, my mind, my heart: I thank him rev’rently For all his creations, of which I’m a part. Yes, I know Heav’nly Father loves me. And then  the next song that came on was "Dearest Children, God is Near you" and I ...

I would be lying if I said that this was easy. I would be lying if I said I was totally fine. I would be lying if I said I it doesn't sting to see gender reveals right now. I would be lying if I said that I didn't miss the child growing inside of me. I would be lying if I said I haven't been thinking about who my two angel babies are and how often they come to visit me... I also would be lying if I said I felt broken- because I most certainly do not- I have been SO blessed through all of this... let me share some very special and amazing moments that I do not want to forget. To start- when we found out we were expecting I was so thrilled and a little shocked- as it didn't take as long as it did to get pregnant with Decker. This was such a blessing to me (us). As those amazing weeks that my sweet child grew inside of me I was sick - but I didn't care one bit, it was a sign of a healthy pregnancy (which I now believe to be a myth)... Every day I thanked Go...

Twinkle Twinkle little Star Up in Heaven is where you are. Flying high and twinkling bright, my guiding start, my shining light. Twinkle Twinkle little star, My perfect Angel ...is who you are. Well, this post seems a little out of place considering I never announced on here that we were expecting. SURPRISE ... We found out at the end of July that we were expecting and that the baby was due on April 6th, which is Deckers birthday! They would have been 2 years apart. I was a little anxious about having them so close together! -- BUT super excited! The pregnancy was seemingly perfect... I had a fair amount of morning sickness (which is a good sign of a healthy pregnancy)... at the first 2 appointments we heard a good, healthy strong heartbeat and the baby was already active and moving around. He/she was perfect. At my 10 week appointment my OB said we looked good and that we were "in the clear" so to speak. . . October 4 we had our 14 week appointment and w...

Well- I did it again. I stopped posting, life got in the way. I can't believe how fast the summer went, I mean, really. I wish I could say it was because we went on super fun vacations and to the pool all the time... because that certainly is not the case. I am a pretty boring mom. :) We stayed home a lot and went on a lot of bike rides. I wish I would have gone swimming more with the littles, but I was too nervous to take them on my own. Both Carter and Decker love the water and have no fear- which makes for one anxious mama at the pool. The other part is I was not feeling well because of the pregnancy-- but I will do a separate post on that next. So we played a lot inside and worked on the yard. . . oh the yard! I just have to say that its looking amazing! All of Stuart's hard work paid off. The grass is coming in and is simply beautiful!!!! We have been clear to walk on the front and even mow it! The back is a little bit slower in coming ...

I just have to post this so I don't forget this. What I am about to relate is 100% true and I am, honestly, still in shock from it all. . . At the end of last week Carter and our little neighbor friend (he is a few years older than Carter) were having a great time playing. They decided to go and ride bikes. Now, since Carter is only 4, we really limit where he is allowed to ride his bike without a parent. (I know I am kind of like a helicopter parent- but he is ONLY 4!) So when the boys headed out I reminded him to stay on our street and out of the street and to let me know where he would be at all times. . . That last I knew- they were going to be at his friends house... So when his mom texted me and asked me to send him home--- you know me--- I went into FULL panic mode. Went outside and was looking up and down the street and they were no where to be seen. Now full panic mode was pushed into border line panic attack mode. . . So about 30  okay 8 minutes later here came Carter d...

At the end of July we had our annual family reunion with my side of the family. We always go to Scofield to a cabin there and we all LOVE it. I know that I look forward to it every year and am always so sad when it is over. This year was no different. already looking forward to it next year. It is so great to spend a weekend with my family and to enjoy the outdoors. (without internet and phone service) This year we all got up there on Thursday evening and just relaxed (well most people relaxed, I made my little family get family pictures taken.... bless them and Rachel for doing it...it truly is NOT an easy task.) It is always so fun to see all the cousins get together and play- like no time has passed at all. They (for the most part) all play so well together! It is times like these that makes me really miss living in Colorado close to most of our family. Friday was AWESOME- the best weather ever! It was over cast and a little rainy- which was such a nice break from all the heat w...