The pregnant woman!

I have been teaching at Gold's Gym for over a year now. I love to teach for many reasons: I can motivate and push people to improve themselves, I can make others happy and feel better about themselves, I am going to work out so I might as well get paid for it, plus I have made some wonderful friendships there! I have continued to teach while pregnant----and I feel great! It makes a huge difference physically, emotionally and mentally!

I had to get a couple of shots with my belly!

I enjoy being pregnant. I know it can always be worse. I am on the homestretch....my back is hurting-but I am happy and healthy! I am currently dilated to almost a 3 and 50% effaced so in a week or two we will welcome our sweet baby girl! How excited and tired we are already!

Time with Dad....

I took Bentley over to see Byron at work a couple of times last week. He loves to work with dad----he's even getting the right buttons down-so he can move the tractor, and help work---I love that he and Byron have something in common!

What's better then water fights! Byron won-Bentley is getting some great practice! Byron had just gotten home from work-and we were outside watering the grass-party time! Byron and I have always been famous for water fights-especially in the house---they are so fun and spontaneous, they make me feel young and fun! You should try them!

Bentley loves bikes and dirt-and is always found with them...hence my bike helmet, and a shovel full of dirt! That's my boy!

Grandpa and Grandma's house is one of his favorite places for many reasons. A couple of which include: Grandpa and Grandma are there, they have bikes, a the riding tractor! He's just got it all figured out. He plays for hours outside and still is sad when we have to say goodbye!

We are in our new home! Bentley is showing our excitement! This is how he gets himself ready-because he wants to go outside and play on his jungle gym! It is so wonderful to have a fun yard! We all are outdoor people-and we love it!

Family time on the lawn-how we love the beautiful evenings!

This weekend was so great! Saturday we went for a ride up to Chelan and got an icecream cone-and stopped by our white family cabin! We are excited for the summer!

I've been teaching Bentley where his muscles are....dads trying to help him out! I love my boys!

Byron has always wanted a popcorn machine-a nice, old fashioned beauty. Well since we've moved in-I've been unloading boxes and he's been working on rebuilding a popcorn machine! Here is the proud picture-it works! Congrats hun-you can check this one off of your wish list!

Memorial day was beautiful! We went out to my mom's house and feasted as we played outside and lounged on the boat! It was the perfect day-company included.

Bentley's favorite day of his life! Papa and the boat! Since we moved last week, we have a clear view 50 feet from the river. Boats have been on it like crazy---Bentley has been pointing and yelling, "Boat, Papa! Please, papa!" He remembers being on the boat last year with Papa-my dad. Last year he was only 16 months old, and we couldn't believe he remembered dad on the boat-it is so fun to see Bentley's personality and the way he surprises me!

Truly enjoying his ride!

I rarely get pictures with him-because I have to take them all-so despite me being 8 months pregnant and sweating-I want more pictures of us together-Enjoy!

work and pray!

"It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. If you do your best, it will all work out. Put your trust in God and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us." Gordon B. Hinckley

Well, the last 3 months I have become the secretary for our trucking company. I dispatch the trucks, finding them loads, doing the paperwork, and billing. I'm thankful I am competent enough to learn a whole new trade to help us, however the last few months have honestly been the most stressful and emotional of my life. I have been dilligent in doing all I can to make this company succeed; While trying to not let my other responsibilities fall too much. I am still teaching at the gym, the first counselor in YW at church, and still have my Monique Paige-boutique business that I have tried to expand, as well as my little Bentley and being pregnant also. What a party. The other day I opened my scriptures-truly needing a lift and found this verse in Alma 26:27 "Now when our hearts were depressed, and we were about to turn back, behold, the Lord comforted us and said: Go amongst they brethren, and bear with patience thine afflictions, and I will give unto you success." I am thankful for the knowledge I have, and the spirit of the Lord that is able to work in us. I loved the above quote-do all we can-what else can we do? I hope you all create A great Day!

Welcome to Our New Home

Home Sweet Home:


Well we are ecstatic about our new home. Byron and I sold our home on the back side of fancher 2 years ago-with plans of building. As all of you know building a home is not a quick or easy project. We do have our house plans, but have decided to wait until timing is better for us. I will be having our little girl in 2 months and Bentley is two years old-so our current apartment is cramping his energy. There are a few things we really love about this home: It is an original craftsman home with beautiful wood floors-and an indoor and outdoor fireplace. The outdoor fireplace has a patio area and is fenced in with a jungle gym for Bentley-which HE LOVES! The home is on sunset highway-which we don't love, but it makes up for it-because there is a trail from my back door to the loop trail around town-an 11 mile bike/running/walking trail around the river---which I already Love-and ride often. We will start moving next week, but take our time for a couple of weeks! We hope to have you over soon!

You can see there is grass on both sides of the house, one side is fenced, one is not. WAHOO-PARTY TIME!

OUR MAN

For the last two weeks there have been two sad faces around our home; Me and Bentley's. Byron drove a semi-truck to Texas to pick up a trailer and haul loads on his way back home. Well I knew this 5 day excursion would turn inton a 1 1/2 weeks-I just didn't think It would take 2 1/2 weeks! Bentley has been referring to Dad as being in the "DODGE" every thing with a motor is a dodge. We now have been talking about dad driving the dodge home. We are on a serious countdown---he'll be home Friday or Saturday---don't even bother to call us-as we will not be answering any phones. I am so grateful that I do not like to be away from my husband. He is more than my best friend, he is my love, my confidant, and my truest cheerleader. He thinks better of me than I do of myself and I feel profoundly grateful for him. I do not believe there is one person meant for another-soul mates if you will. However, I do so strongly feel that Byron and I test the waters on that belief. I have found more happiness in our last 3 1/2 years of marriage than I expected in a whole life. He completes me and makes up for all that I lack-and that is no small matter. How thankful I am that no matter come what may he is mine FOREVER! I look forward to our forever and know that marriage is ordained of God for we truly become our best selves. He makes me want to be so much more than I am. I love you always....WELCOME HOME BABE-your fans are waiting for you! Love Bertha & B

Happy Easter tomorrow everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful day filled with family and reflections on our Savior. What a beautiful morning easter is....the hope of the resurrection and the blessing of an atonement on our behalf. I hope you all enjoy this sacred day!