Our Family

Merry Christmas to all!

We have had a great year. We couldn't be a happier family. Of course we have had our share of stress this year, but really who doesn't? We are just happy to be so blessed. Zach works really hard so I can be home taking care of our beautiful kids. It is sometimes hard, but so worth it. This year I have realized how truly blessed we are. I am so grateful for the gospel and that we can be together forever. I want nothing more than to have my husband and kids forever, they are what I live for.

Gingerbread Land

We had a family night and helped the kids make Gingerbread houses out of graham crackers. The kids are amazed at the gingerbread houses at a local grocery store, they have a display of a whole bunch of them. So, I decided that we should make some. I knew the messy consequences (which ended up being tons of little tiny balls all over the kitchen floor) We caught the kids running after each other throwing them all over the kitchen. Kids, kids, kids!! Anyway, we had a lot of fun. Enjoy the pictures.

Rice cereal and Brooke

Brooke had rice cereal a few weeks ago and loved it. I have never had a kid that would cry when the food was all gone. I guess now I do.



What? What do you mean it's gone!!

Update on Halloween

So, Chase talked us into going trick or treating for a little while, they didn't even go to that many houses and made out really well. They had tons of candy. I was glad that they went. Hope everyone had a great Halloween!

Happy Halloween

Here are the kids all dressed up, but no where to go. We are all just barely getting over a terrible case of the swine flu. Everyone but little Brooke got it. We have been in and out of hospitals and clinics all week making sure that the kids are okay, it is kind of a scary illness. Anyway, the kids are all excited today and wanted to put on their costumes, they actually had the energy too. So, I thought I might as well take pictures. Here they are: Chase is Optimus Prime, Belle is Snow White, and Brookie is a cute little flower.

Happy Halloween

Blessing Brooke Lynn

We blessed Brooke on Sept. 6th. She looked so beautiful in her blessing dress. My Grandmother June made her dress and booties and it is just gorgeous.

It was an awesome experience in sacrament because a lot of our families bore their testimonies. It really made me miss my parents, they would have loved hearing the powerful testimonies that make up Zach and I's family. I couldn't have asked for better family support and examples to my kids. Zach gave her an awesome blessing, we were worried that she would cry because she was awake and being a little fussy. Zach said that she was making noise, but all I heard was the blessing. I can't believe the love and renewed sense of family that came with having her. I have always loved my family and kids but, there is a deeper importance now that wasn't there before.

Shortly after I had Belle I would dream of a little dark haired baby girl, and I just knew that I had a least one more baby girl coming to our home, I just didn't know the circumstances that she would have to face so early on in her little life with us. I am so grateful for the priesthood and the willingness of Zach's brother to go with us to the NICU to give her a blessing. It was a very emotional time for us and to have a big brother step in to bless her was awesome. We love our families and hope they know that.

Little friends

Here are some pictures of my sister Wendy's baby Kajsa and Brooke. Kajsa was born on June 5th and Brooke on June 29th. They seemed to like each other,we just couldn't get them to smile at the same time. I hope that they can be friends.

Little Brookie

She just looked so cute and relaxed. She is a good baby, and we love her sooo much.

School and Haircuts, Oh My!

Well, Chase had his first day of school, ( kind of )He had orientation and then we came home and he will take a test one other day this week. So, he will officially start school next week. He is very excited.



Chase also got a haircut the night before, and Belle wanted her hair cut as well. So, to keep her feeling like she was as important as Chase, Zach cut her hair. While I bathed Chase I was quite surprised at how short her hair was cut. I was expecting a small trim, not a chop! But, she likes it and after I styled it, I like it too. Except she looks older.

"Baby slings R Us" or Not!

Well, many of you know that I am not too crafty. But, since I have two girls now I decided I had better learn a few things. I made Brooke a little bow for her hair and was quite impressed with how well it actually turned out. So, I have been really wanting a baby sling lately and was not willing to shell out mega $$ for one. So, with the loving help of my very awesome and crafty husband, I now have a sling and so far Brooke loves it.

Which will make Chase and Belle happy. I now have my two hands to once again, open the never ending supply of Popsicle's we always have at our house and to look for the lost toy (or piece of a toy)of the day.


P.S. Please don't mention to Zach that you know he helped me sew the sling. He actually did the hardest part that I could not do, and he also got the sewing machine all geared up for me to use! He's the best!

Please do not judge the photographer of these pictures. He is a up and coming photographer with a lot to learn. He is only five but, has been taking pictures since he was three. Usually they are of Spiderman or Transformers, he is trying to branch out a little. :)

Today I put Brooke in her swing. I put her in sideways because she will actually sleep that way. She just looks so relaxed and comfy in there.

Brooke came home on July 6th. She is now 3 weeks old and is doing really good. The kids got to hold her and they really like her.

Well, Brooke is still in the NICU, but she is supposed to be coming home on Monday, July 6th. She had a few setbacks, she had a (pneumothorax) which is a hole in her lung, but it healed quickly. They are just waiting for her to keep the oxygen levels up while she is eating and for her Jaundice level to go down.

They had a cute patriotic bow in her hair for the holidays and I will post a picture of it. We appriciate all of the family support during this trying time (especially those who watched Chase and Belle for us, so we could go up and talk to the Dr.'s and spend time with her.)

If you are wondering why she has black eyes, her whole face was bruised from dropping so fast.

Our Sweet Baby, Brooke Lynn Hamblin. Was born on Monday June 29, 2009 @ 1:07 pm and weighed 5' 3",17 1/2 inches long.


She was 5 weeks early and came by surprise. The doctor tried to stop the labor three times, but she wouldn't have it. She wanted to come and is now here. She is presently in the NICU and we are praying that she will be able to come home by the weekend. We have a few pictures of her and will update it when we can get a chance. We would really appreciate any prayers for her.

Chase is a preschool graduate!!

Chase graduated from preschool last month. They had a program where the kids sang the songs that they learned all year long. Chase played Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer and did a great job. I couldn't stop laughing because he stood there with a huge smile on his face the whole time.

Today we had an ultrasound, and guess what we are getting? It's a Girl!!
Belle is very excited to be getting a baby sister. She told us that it was a girl. Chase is also
excited for a new sister. He loves Belle and is a very good big bro. She is supposed to be here on July, 30, and when I can figure out how to add a countdown widget I will. I hope all is well with our family and friends.

Okay, I am new at this so here we go. For those who may not know I am married to Zach Hamblin and we met when we were Sophomores in high school. We were married June 27, 2000 and have been happy ever since. Chase was born on May 11, 2004 and Belle was born on Feb. 17, 2006. We are expecting baby #3 around July 29, 2009. I don't have pictures of Zach and I as of yet so, I will start when we got a digital camera and that was when Belle was born and then try to update from there.