We Moved

Thanks to the generosity of my dear Uncle Raoul, Brent, Ella and I have moved into my Granny's house. He's in charge of the property and is letting us rent for a ridiculously low price and the promise to take very good care of it. Brent has been faithfully watering bushes and the grass every night. We also have a new member of the family, a 2005 Nissan Sentra. Brent finally killed the poor Saturn, so we got him something that had less problem signals lit up on the dash! It's really cute and has AC and tinted windows, Brent's only requirement. (Seeming as how the Saturn had neither!) Anyways, here are some pictures of my crazy little girl being good. Also I thought this was a funny picture of Tomato. He was nervous on moving day that we were going to leave him. Little does he know he is getting closer and closer to going to "the farm". AKA the pound. Brent has had enough!!

Free to a WONDERFUL home

Unfortunately Brent and I have to find new homes for my two wonderful, sweet kitty cats. I am so sad!! We moved into a new house and we can't have them with us. Ever since we had Ella I haven't had time to even pet them. They deserve more love than I can give them right now. If any one wants to love them or knows someone who will, please let me know. Quick!!! Before Brent takes them to the pound!! He has been threatening to do this since I found out I was pregnant. I love them so much, I will mis them everyday.

PS They are declawed so they have to be inside.

The Woes of Colic

Ella is 6 weeks old today. She has now had colic for 4 weeks straight. I went to the doctor because I thought something was wrong with her and the doctor said it was 'just colic'. JUST COLIC!!!!!!! Tell that to my frazzled nerves. I want to cry and do regularly. I don't even remember what a day with out unconsolable crying is like. I probably take her back to the doctor thinking something else was wrong with her. Our record is 12 hours a day of screaming. Daily best ; 2 hours. Those are good days. However we average about 5. We try every thing and anything all afternoon and evening. She likes the hum of the dryer that will work for a while. Nothing, however is long term. Pray for me.

Ella's Blessing Day

The Alderete Family

Ella's Blessing Day

Brent gave our baby girl a beautiful blessing on Sunday August 17Th. We had a very big circle. The Bowler's are a big family!! Jeff reported his mission and Nick spoke as a High Councilman. It was just a Bowler Family Sacrament Meeting! It was a really great day. Jordan was ordained to the Melchizedek Priesthood so it was a big day!

Aunt Shellie's beautiful quilt

Brent's older sister made Ella this gorgeous quilt. I am going to hang it on her wall. It is too pretty to use for every day. I lack quilting skills so I'm so glad she made it.

Ode to Natural Child Birth

I have been very busy lately (Ella) so I have not been able to post the wonder and aww I experience when I was in labor with Ella. I wondered if I could experience natural child birth and thought that I would wait as long as I could before they gave me any medication. My water broke in the car on the way to the hospital... by the time I got to the maternity ward in Mesquite I was begging the anesthesiologist to give me the strongest stuff he had! Mind you, my labor was very fast, only 5 hours, so it was all kind of sudden. I even asked him if there was any possible way to just wake up in three days with a baby. He laughed at me. I then asked him, so is that a no? Anyways, My mother, Aunties, and my Granny (may she rest in peace) all experienced natural child birth.... AND THEN THEY ALL HAD MORE CHILDREN!! I have a deep respect for all those women who had to suffer through all that intensity. My Granny did it 9 times. Brave or crazy? You be the judge. I personally think that they are all very strong and brave. My mom always says that she didn't the choice but I believe she is just being modest. I think that these women deserve a medal or the keys to a city. But no, all women everywhere quietly (or loudly with much begging for the end) have children and not rewarded for their extremely hard work. A moment of silence for our brave women!!