Alot of catching up to do

Alot to catch up on...Let me start off by stating that I blame our computer in large part to my lack of posting. It is old and ready to kick the bucket so to speak, it works when it wants to! Of course it is not all to blame, things have been busy. I'm sorry I've been a slacker though!!!! I love looking at eveyone else's blogs!!!!!
Where to start, Easter was so fun, Lilly loved going on easter egg hunts and she is so fun to watch. I feel so privilaged to be able to be her mom. We are having a second little girl on the way and Lilly is so excited to meet her 'baby sister'. She will lay on my belly and try to listen to her kick, it is really sweet.
Collin graduated from Dental School, he is now Dr. Kraus!!! So crazy. I can't believe 4 years have gone by. Now I have to take a moment to state how very proud of him I am; and since he will never tell anyone about this stuff (because he is modest) I will!!!!!! Ha ha!!! I feel it is my right as his very proud wife!!!! Not only did he graduate and now is on to a Master degree in Ortho but he recieved the most prestigious award you can receive at Baylor. We didn't know he was getting it until he saw it printed in the program. He had to go on stage and be presented this award where they proceeded to read about my sweet husband's many accomplishments. It was so awesome, they talked alot about his mission and even took excerpts from his mission President's letter of recommendation that he wrote for Collin prior to getting into Dental school. It was a wonderful missionary experience. It really goes to show that maintaining your integrity and being an upstanding person doesn't always go unnoticed. My sweet Collin has tried so hard all through Dental school to be helpful and honest in all his dealings. He is loved there, and was appreciated by all the faculty. They are the ones who vote on who receives this award, it is based upon lots of criteria. Suffice it to say, I am in awe of my husband and we feel so very blessed by our Heavenly Father. I know He takes care of our needs and he has watched over Collin these past 4 years. Thank you all for all your prayers on his and our behalf.

Christmas, Valentines and Pregnancy

So, this post has been a long time coming. I received a text message from my baby sister asking me 'if I was still alive?' This pregnancy has been kicking my butt. It has been so much different than when I was pregnant with Lilly. I haven't felt well at all, and it is WAY harder I have discovered to chase around a almost 20 month old than to have a full-time job. Of course I love being a mom, Lilly is growing up so much and doing and saying so many things. She is hard to keep up with, but I sure try. There has been a few times when I have been crying and she looks at me all concerned and wipes at my tears. She is such a light. My sweet husband has been doing his very best to deal with my mood swings and overall lack of energy. He has helped around the house and tried to relieve me in any way he can. He is wonderful and I know I don't tell him enough. My house pretty much looks like an explosion has gone off- repeatedly...But I keep going back to Elder Wirthlin and President Monson's conference talks ("Come What May and Love It" and "Joy In the Journey") and I try to enjoy the toys all over the place and the laundry piles and laugh when Lilly spits out the entire contents of her sippy cup over various places on the carpet!!!! Life is good. I feel so blessed to have another child growing inside me. I want you all to know I love you and I'm sorry I have been out of the loop-so to speak. I can't promise anything beyond that I'm trying. Collin seems to be getting busier and busier and we were both hoping that these last few months of Dental School would slow down, but it is not so. Ah well, he is unstoppable and a constant example to me. I hope all is well with everyone!!!! Miss you all!!!!

No, no, no

Lilly's latest is saying, "no". It honestly is the cutest thing. I know it will eventually not be as cute, but for now it is adorable!!! She also will smile a cute cheesy smile when you ask her to-I love it. We are just plugging along at the Kraus home. Trying to get ready for Christmas and such. Collin got into Ortho here, and I couldn't be more happy or proud. He is my superman. I'm so incredibly grateful for all the blessings we have. Merry Christmas to you all.

Trick or Treat Lilly style!!!

Okay so I have more videos I want to post, but Blogger keeps freezing on me!! I will try to do another post either today or later this week. Lilly is sitting with me on the computer chair right now, so this will be brief!!! My sweet little daughter wants to be a part of EVERYTHING I do. Which on the one hand is pretty adorable and on the other is sometimes a bit of a challenge. She is so fun. She is cutting through 4 new teeth, my poor little baby. I wish I could do it for her!!!! Hope all is well with all of you!!! I am going to try and see if I can get this posted!!!!

My Giggle Girl!!!

Once again it has been awhile. I have just decided that I'm going to accept that I can't seem to get a post up more than once a month. Maybe eventually I can improve-but for now it is what it is!!!! My sweet little girl is growing so fast. The purple blanket in the picture below is her favorite blanket!!! She carries it around the house, and wraps it around like a cape. She also likes to put it over her head and bump into stuff!!!! Lilly loves to "help" with the laundry as indicated by the picture below. We still are working on her signing, her newest one is "please", it is the most adorable thing she says "p" and then does the sign. She has such a wonderful sweet countenance, she is my happy girl!!!! Collin is busy,busy, he went on his first interview for Ortho school last week in Nashville and it went well. He has 6 more to go!!! Who knows where we will end up!!!! I'm trying to think of it as an adventure!!!!! I'm so proud of him. He works so hard. Love to you all!!!