tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12929382363424071652024-03-13T21:21:14.484-06:00Life Out of the Airport<i><b>With five busy kids.</b></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-61069266953350586712016-08-21T18:03:00.000-06:002016-08-21T21:55:07.939-06:00Charlotte's Birth Story<i>Before I get into the details of Charlotte's birth I thought it would be fun to do a comparison of the 5 kids births.</i><br />
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<i>K- on due date, induced, epidural, 8 lbs 8 oz</i></div>
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<i>L- 2 weeks early, on his own, epidural, 8 lbs 3 oz</i></div>
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<i>E- 1 day after due date, on her own, unmedicated, 7 lbs 9 oz</i></div>
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<i>A- 6 weeks early, planned c-section due to vasa previa, 5 lbs 6 oz</i></div>
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<i>C- 4 days early, on her own, epidural, 7 lbs 8 oz</i></div>
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<i>So as you can see we've been all over the place with when and how our babies come.</i><br />
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<i>Now, onto Charlotte's birth...</i><br />
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I'd always wondered how in the world women could bounce back so quickly after having a baby because it always took me a really long time to recover. I thought maybe they were just tougher than me or something. Since having Charlotte I've realized I just had really crappy deliveries and recoveries with the others. This recovery has been a piece of cake compared to those ones!<br />
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The times I was in the most pain were a result from me feeling great, doing too much and crashing. With Kaylee (my first) it took more than 6 weeks to be able to sit without pain. My second wasn't much better. My third was easier, but I still had a lot of pain (plus, the after-birth contractions were awful!). My fourth was a c-section and recovery was horrid! Especially after being on hospital bed rest for nearly a month and then not truly being able to rest after the c-section since my baby was in the NICU for 3 weeks and Joel had to go back to work pretty quick (he'd worked from home the whole time I was in the hospital). That was rough. With Charlotte I was up and walking around, feeling great the day I had her.<br />
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I was actually really nervous about labor and the recovery afterwards, which seems ridiculous since it was my 5th. The epidurals with my first two made me super sick, so I didn't want one this time, but unmedicated with Emma hurt pretty darn bad and I wasn't feeling prepared for that, either. And I was worried that I might end up needing another c-section and that also freaked me out (I reacted horribly to the anesthetic last time and didn't want to go through that again, plus the recovery is awful from those). Basically, I couldn't figure out any good way to get this baby out and it was giving me anxiety. <br />
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I finally settled on doing it unmedicated and began prepping for that. Then I mentioned it to my doctor and he told me that while it was ultimately up to me, he <i>strongly</i> recommended having an epidural in case there were complications with the VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section). This was when I was full-term and could be having the baby any day. Yeah, that didn't help my anxiety. <br />
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I went back and forth on what to do and ultimately decided that I'd make up my mind depending on how the labor went. <br />
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Thursday, May 12th I had a doctors appointment. He stripped the membranes, so I was hoping something would happen, but didn't want to get my hopes up. I'd had false labor 1 1/2 weeks prior and when nothing came of it I was bummed for 3 days. I didn't want that to happen again. <br />
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I started having cramping and then contractions that day, but they'd go away as soon as I'd lay down and relax. I got ready just in case. Good thing I did because I woke up at 2:00 in the morning with lots of contractions. I figured it must be the real thing since I had been sleeping and they were still coming. I couldn't sleep, so I got up, had some toast and timed the contractions. They were every 2-5 minutes apart. I woke up Joel and told him we'd better call his mom to stay with the kids. She got there and we got in the car. I had a contraction as we were pulling out... and then we were halfway to the hospital and I realized I hadn't had any more. I was leaning back in the chair a bit, so I put it up and immediately had an insanely strong contraction that lasted a long time, so I laid back again and didn't have another until we got out of the car and were walking into the hospital.</div>
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They got me into a wheelchair and took me up to labor and delivery. My contractions had basically stopped! I had another small one while getting checked in. Then they took me to a room and in the few minutes it took me to get the gown on I had 3 HUGE contractions! And then they basically stopped when I got on the bed. The nurse checked me and I was at a 4. So stuff was happening, but not much.<br />
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My doctor was there that night and said that he was fine with breaking my water if I wanted. I decided to first try walking around to see if that would do much. Joel and I walked the halls for 30 minutes. That got the contractions going, but it was exhausting, both physically and psychologically! It was 4 in the morning, neither of us had slept much and the contractions were awful. I decided we'd break the water.<br />
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They got us in our room and I decided I wanted an epidural. The contractions felt much stronger this time than with Emma when I did it without anything. Plus I was exhausted and didn't feel like I could do it unmedicated this time. I told them of my epidural fears and they said all of their anesthesiologists were great. And they gave me two bags of something to hydrate me before doing the epidural. The nurse said this makes a huge difference. I told the anesthesiologist about my bad reactions in the past, so he gave me a low-dose. I hated getting the actual epidural (ouch! And the sensations are so awful), but once it was placed it worked great! I now understand why people like them! I could totally move my legs (with the other two they'd flop off the side of the bed and someone would have to put them back on) and I didn't get sick this time!!!<br />
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I just laid in bed totally relaxed, watching Gilmore Girls on tv. It was really nice, actually. My doctor came in and broke my water about 45 minutes later. I was at a 6 1/2 at this point. Within just a few minutes of him breaking my water I felt a ton of pressure, probably 3 different times in 15 minutes. I told Joel that it felt like I could reach down and touch our baby. When our nurse came back in I told her that. She checked and the baby was right there! She told me to be sure I didn't push before the doctor got there. <br />
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Dr. Seale came in, they got everything ready, I pushed 2 or 3 times and she was out! It was awesome! The nurses were gushing over Charlotte's dark hair and her two huge dimples. We did skin to skin for a long time before they took her stats.<br />
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<i>I wrote that awhile ago. Charlotte is now over 3 months old, so I guess it would be good to finish this (I figure having 5 kids is a pretty good excuse for being behind in life, right?). </i><br />
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I'm trying to decide what else there is to add. <br />
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One thing I want to remember was that she was covered in vernix. She looked white and purple when she was born because of it (we thought we had a picture of it, but can't find it). They handed her straight to me, so she was still covered and it was seriously so thick. Like someone had slathered sunscreen on her without rubbing it in.<br />
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She was born at 8:43 am after about 7 hours of labor. It would have been faster if I didn't have to wait so long for the epidural and then for my water to be broken.<br />
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She was born on Friday the 13th. Joel is thrilled.<br />
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Her middle name is Maia. It's a city in Portugal Joel served in on his mission. You say it like the name "Maya."<br />
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I trained her to take a binky the first night. My last two wouldn't take one, so I was determined to get her to like it. Luckily, it worked.<br />
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I've also trained her to only sleep while being held or lying next to me. Whoops. I couldn't help it. She's so sweet I just wanted to hold her all the time. I still want to hold her all the time, but I'd also like to get stuff done. Oh, well. This stage will pass (which makes me want to both cheer and cry).<br />
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I had <a href="http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/symptoms-and-solutions/symphysis-pubis-dysfunction">symphysis pubic dysfunction (SPD)</a> during the pregnancy. It's where the ligaments around the pelvic bone get too soft, too soon. Seriously painful! It hurt to walk (especially up and down stairs), roll over in bed and push grocery carts and strollers. Pelvic pain was actually my first pregnancy symptom. I thought maybe I had a kidney infection or UTI. When tests came back negative, Dr. Google was leaning towards uterine cancer. Thankfully, the nausea hit a few days later and I knew it was pregnancy. The pain went away after she was born.<br />
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Charlotte's dark hair with a tinge of red is now definitely auburn. So cute.<br />
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She is the sweetest little girl and we are so happy she is part of our family!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-44069760270988995212014-09-28T15:16:00.001-06:002014-09-28T15:16:07.770-06:00Vasa Previa: He’s here!<p>Joel keeps pointing out that I really ought to give an update on our sons birth and the vasa previa. He’s worried that if anyone finds the blog after discovering they have vasa previa, they’ll be worried something went wrong since I haven’t told about our baby. I would hate for that to happen! </p> <p>First, I’ll just give the quick info in this post. Then (maybe) I’ll give details on the c-section and recovery, NICU, my thoughts and feelings, etc in another post. Actually, I would love to do two more posts on it. One with the detailed version of all of this and another on the miracles we experienced throughout the whole thing. With 4 kids now, who knows whether or not either will happen. Anyway, here’s the basic info:</p> <p><strong>Our Baby</strong></p> <p>Our sweet baby, Alexander, was born via scheduled c-section on May 21, 2014! </p> <p>He was 5 lbs 6 oz and 19 inches long. Not bad for a 34-weeker! I believe the smallest he ever got was 4 lbs 9 oz. </p> <p>He was in the NICU for almost 3 weeks (he was born on a Wednesday and came home on a Tuesday). </p> <p><strong>C-Section</strong></p> <p>My doctor used a vacuum thing to suction Alex out of my stomach. This isn’t normal for c-sections, but he didn’t want to risk severing the vessels with his hand (unimportant info for most, but for those with vasa previa, it might be interesting). They held Alex up so I could see him and then whisked him through the door which led right to the NICU. Joel was able to go with them. </p> <p>They stitched me up and then laid out the placenta to show me and to take pictures. The vessels were huge! I’m still trying to decide how to actually post those pictures. They’re quite disgusting, so I might do a link to them or something rather than just putting them on here. Not sure yet. They’re fascinating.</p> <p><strong>NICU</strong> </p> <p>Alex had to be on oxygen for a day or so <em>(I really should have written this stuff down)</em> and was given some lubricant stuff to help his lungs stay open, but otherwise his lungs were great! He also had an IV in for awhile. I believe to help with his blood sugars and fluids(?). He was in an isolette (the little incubator thing in NICU’s) for awhile until he could regulate his body temperature on his own. He had jaundice a bit (definitely to be expected for such an early baby) and was under lights for a few days. And he had a feeding tube in his nose because he wasn’t eating on his own.</p> <p>We couldn’t hold him for a few days, and then for a few more we weren’t supposed to rock him or stroke his skin. They need as little stimulation as possible when they’re so early. It was so wonderful once we were really able to snuggle our sweet baby!</p> <p>Eating was the biggest issue, and the reason we were in there so long. Caucasian males take the longest to mature in the womb, so they have the hardest time as preemies. Look up “wimpy white boy syndrome.” It’s a thing. Alex had a really hard time figuring out how to suck, swallow, breath, and stay awake all at the same time. The nurses and doctors kept telling us that one day it would just “click” and it did! </p> <p><strong>Breastfeeding</strong></p> <p>Here’s something I want to pass on to anyone who ever has a baby in the NICU who can’t take them home because of eating.<strong> Don’t try to breastfeed until you get home</strong>. It will just take longer to get him out of the NICU. It’s easier for the baby to eat from a bottle than to breastfeed. </p> <p>Pump and get a <em>hospital-grade pump</em> (insurance now pays for pumps that are a few hundred bucks, but they aren’t good enough. You need one that is thousands). If you’re pumping that often, it needs to be a good one so that you can keep up the milk supply and so that it doesn’t hurt you. You should be able to rent one. The lactation specialists with the hospital can help you figure this all out. I was “allowed” to try nursing once a day at the end of the first week, so I did. It always seemed like he ate less those times than he would have if I’d given him a bottle. I ended up deciding not to try actually nursing anymore in the hospital (I continued to pump and feed him my milk through a bottle). Best decision. He started doing much better once he was only working at a bottle. I wish I would have realized that from the start. <em>(My cousin, who has had all of her boys around 34 weeks, has also found this to be true.)</em></p> <p>We don’t have any problems with breastfeeding now. He does a great job and caught on within a week once we got home. </p> <p><strong>Home</strong></p> <p>It was so wonderful to get to bring our sweet baby home! He’s doing great! He’s still quite small for his age, but doing well for his adjusted age (he’s 4 months, his adjusted age is 2 1/2 months). He definitely acted like a newborn longer than most babies do. I didn’t think about that beforehand. It took him a long time to smile, which was kind of hard on me. I want to point that out so that anyone who might be about to deliver a premature baby (because of vasa previa or anything else) can know that it’s normal. And if you expect it, maybe it won’t be as hard on you. </p> <p><br>Those are the quick details. Like I said above, hopefully I’ll be back to share more another time (and to get some pictures up because he is CUTE!!!)!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-84989078992401038942014-05-19T23:34:00.001-06:002014-05-19T23:34:17.911-06:00Vasa Previa: almost done!<p>I thought that with being in the hospital, I’d do a lot of updating and posting about what it’s been like. Nope. I’ve been here 3 weeks now and have only posted once. I’ve actually had a lot to entertain me and haven’t really gotten bored much. But… Joel pointed out that I probably ought to update. I’d like to remember these things, too, so I will. <em>(Warning: this is going to be extremely long. I probably wouldn’t read it if I were you, but I want to remember all of these things, so I’m keeping it all in here.)</em></p> <p><strong>The Plan</strong></p> <p>Like I said, I’ve now been here for 3 weeks. It’s Monday and on Wednesday I’ll be 34 weeks. That’s when the c-section is scheduled! There weren’t any morning slots available, so it’s scheduled for 6:00 pm, which isn’t ideal since I have to fast 8 hours beforehand (not good for a pregnant woman). If the 7:30 slot opens up we’ll take that. That would be the best. Tomorrow morning when my doctor visits we’ll decide what to do. If a morning slot hasn’t opened we’ll either stick with the 6:00 or see if there’s a morning slot for Thursday. I’m quite anxious for tomorrow <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-edupgkwA2Xo/U3rpUg4HrhI/AAAAAAAAGvw/9SGMmLQY0Pg/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">.</p> <p><strong>Daily Life</strong></p> <p>I have a bit of a schedule (the nurses are sometimes late) that helps give structure to my days. </p> <p><strong>6:00 am:</strong> The nurse comes in to give me Nifedipine (medicine that stops the contractions), take my vitals and put me on the monitor (baby’s heart rate and contractions) for an hour.</p> <p><strong>Sometime after 6:00 am:</strong> Dr. Seale comes in to check on me (that’s why I have to do the monitoring so early; he needs to be able to check the strip). </p> <p><strong>7:00 am – 12:00 pm:</strong> Once monitoring is done (I can’t sleep while on the monitor) I do different things. I order breakfast and then either get ready for the day, sleep, or just waste my time on the computer or watching tv. Pretty much all of those things happen, I just never know the order. </p> <p><strong>12:00 pm:</strong> Time for more Nifedipine! Then I’ll usually order lunch.</p> <p><strong>2:00 pm:</strong> Back on the monitor for an hour.</p> <p><strong>Sometime between 5:00 and 6:30:</strong> Order dinner.</p> <p><strong>6:00 pm:</strong> Nifedipine again</p> <p><strong>6:00pm – 10:00 pm:</strong> Hang out doing whatever. Often Joel and the kids are here around 6:00 and we hang out. Sometimes in my room, sometimes in the Ronald McDonald Family Room (awesome place!). Occasionally they come before dinner. Depends on the day.</p> <p><strong>10:00 pm – 11:00 pm:</strong> I get ready for bed right before 10:00 and then I’m monitored for an hour again.</p> <p><strong>11:00 pm – midnight:</strong> Depends. Sometimes I finish up whatever project I was working on and go to bed, sometimes I stay up till the nurse comes in again.</p> <p><strong>Midnight:</strong> Nifedipine, then sleep. The nurses leave me alone till 6:00 am.</p> <p>The Nifedipine and monitoring times are really what make the schedule.Here are some things I’ve done in-between to stay entertained:</p> <ul> <li>Watch movies, Hulu, Netflix, TV, etc, usually while doing something else. I have a hard time just watching and not doing.</li> <li>Puzzles (I’m on my 2nd. Quite challenging ones.)</li> <li>Different crafting projects I’ve been needing to accomplish for years (wahoo!)</li> <li>Playing an addicting and frustrating game on my phone: 2048</li> <li>Chat on the phone</li> <li>Chat with the nurses</li> <li>Have visitors</li> <li>Do my hair</li> <li>Work on different projects on the computer</li> <li>Browse the internet</li> <li>SLEEP (The first week I had a ton of energy, but I guess my body is slowing down because I now need a few naps throughout the day and the 6:00 am wake-ups kill me)</li> <li>Read</li> <li>Go to the Ronald McDonald Family room with Joel and the kids</li> <li>Video chat</li> <li>Getting my nails done twice by my awesome cousin (thanks Tamara!)</li></ul> <p>That pretty much covers it. </p> <p><strong>Joel and the Kids</strong></p> <p>One of my biggest concerns about being in the hospital was for my family. I knew Joel could handle it, but I also knew it would be hard and I hated thinking about all of the stress it was going to put on him. I also worried about how the kids would handle it. (Kids are 6, 4 and 1 1/2.)</p> <p>They’re doing great!</p> <p>I mean, not that they wouldn’t like for me to be home, but they really are doing well. I think for the kids it helps that Joel is able to be home with them (his bosses have been awesome about letting him work from home) and I think that adds the stability they need. He also brings them up to visit me everyday and we video chat throughout the day. They call on video chat every night to do scriptures and prayers together. I love that.</p> <p>Joel has been keeping up with the laundry, doing housework, working on the yard, taking care of the kids and visiting me. I’m not sure how he’s doing it all. I struggle with just my jobs when I’m home and he’s doing both of ours like a champ! </p> <p>There have been a lot of awesome people who have helped make it easier for him. For me, dinner is one of the hardest things of the day (the days I don’t have to worry about it just go better for me) and we’ve been very blessed to have a lot of people help out with that. People have sent gift cards to restaurants and a bunch of people have brought dinner over. That helps so much! Joel works right up until dinnertime, so it’s nice for him to not have to worry about that. His mom has also watched the kids a bunch when he has meetings at work. And we’ve had so many people offer to help out if he needs it. There has seriously been so much kindness shown towards us and we really appreciate it! It makes me feel so much better to know that people are helping out so much to take some of the strain off Joel. Thanks everyone!</p> <p>And for anyone who might have been wondering, Joel has changed more poopy diapers in the past 3 weeks than he has in the past 6 1/2 years that we’ve had kids and he’s been doing it without complaining. <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-edupgkwA2Xo/U3rpUg4HrhI/AAAAAAAAGvw/9SGMmLQY0Pg/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> I change all of them unless I’m not home or it’s my birthday or Mother’s Day. (I don’t mind one bit. He absolutely hates it and has a strong gag reflex, so I like to be able to do that service for him.) I’m sure he’ll be glad for me to get back to take that over again <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-edupgkwA2Xo/U3rpUg4HrhI/AAAAAAAAGvw/9SGMmLQY0Pg/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">. </p> <p>I’ve also been well-taken care of by others. Visitors, well-wishes and gifts have been plentiful <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-edupgkwA2Xo/U3rpUg4HrhI/AAAAAAAAGvw/9SGMmLQY0Pg/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">. People are so kind!</p> <p><strong>Other Tidbits</strong></p> <p>Here are some other things from the past 3 weeks:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Food:</strong> The food was quite depressing the first week. The menu isn’t very big and since I can’t have gluten, it was even smaller. Luckily, the 2nd week I was brought a menu for the café. Since I’m here long-term I can order from that and the menu changes each day and it’s much fancier food than the regular menu. It is available Mon-Fri, so the weekends are a little sad, but it’s definitely better than that first week. I’ve also learned different tricks to ordering and getting what I want (like they have smoothies and milkshakes even though they’re not listed on any menu). I also have tons of yummy snacks that people have brought me, so that helps.</li> <li><strong>IV:</strong> When I posted last time, I was going to have to have my IV thing changed every 3 days. The policy has recently changed and it’s now every 4. That’s nice because it’s not the most pleasant thing. The nurses also have to flush the IV a few times a day so that it doesn’t get clogged and they have to cover it when I shower.</li> <li><strong>Nurses:</strong> There are a TON of different nurses here! The one I’ve had the most is Aggie. She’s nice. But I’ve also had tons that I’ve seen just once. I guess there’s around 120 here, about 60-80 are full-time and the others are part-time.</li> <li><strong>Ronald McDonald Family Room:</strong> The kids love this place! I’m quite grateful for it, too. Their favorite part is that it is completely stocked with fun food! They also love the toys to play with. Here’s what it looks like: <a title="http://ogdenregional.com/service/ronald-mcdonald-room" href="http://ogdenregional.com/service/ronald-mcdonald-room">http://ogdenregional.com/service/ronald-mcdonald-room</a>. We don’t go there everytime they come, but probably 65% of the time. </li> <li><strong>Room:</strong> My room is tiny! Like <em>really </em>small. But the window opens up and outside my window is an area with trees and plants. Nothing else. No people walking around, no cars going by. It’s in-between some buildings. It’s quite nice. There’s a recliner right by the window and it’s nice to sit there and listen to the birds. It helps me forget (a little bit) that I haven’t been outside in 3 weeks. </li> <li><strong>Baby’s Health:</strong> Our sweet little baby is doing awesome! My doctor always comments that we could take the heart rate strips and put it in a textbook for how a perfectly healthy baby should look. That’s reassuring. Hopefully all of that continues once he’s out. He’s also a wriggly little guy! I’m glad for that. It helps me know that he’s not smashing the vessel in-between being monitored. </li> <li><strong>My Health:</strong> I’m doing well. I sometimes have contractions, but they always go away (which means they’re false labor, not true labor). Most are just tightenings, but I do get consistent and painful ones at times. Not a fan of those. Glad I’m in the hospital!</li> <li><strong>Rainstorms and the Full Moon:</strong> Have you ever heard that strange things happen when there’s a full-moon? Well, it’s true. More women go into labor that night, the ER is more full, and it makes crazy people more crazy. I keep quizzing my nurses on it. They all say full-moon nights are definitely busy. In fact, when it was a full-moon last week both myself and my sister, Kim (2 weeks ahead of me with twins), were having contractions. Hers were so bad that she had to go to the hospital to get a shot to stop them. All of the storms we’d been having that week also caused a lot of contractions for me. Apparently it’s the barometric pressure. I didn’t realize that before. I’m glad the storms are gone because although I’m still having contractions, they’re not as consistent or painful. Come to think of it, it was pouring rain when I came into the hospital with bad bad contractions over 3 weeks ago. Crazy!</li> <li><strong>I love social media!</strong> Through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter I’ve been able to connect with other women going through this same thing. In fact, there are currently 4 others throughout the country in the hospital with vasa previa. 2 of us have the same c-section date and one has hers 2 days after. Kind of fun to have buddies who know what this is like. <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-edupgkwA2Xo/U3rpUg4HrhI/AAAAAAAAGvw/9SGMmLQY0Pg/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"></li> <li><strong>Why 34 weeks?:</strong> The recommendation for vasa previa is to be hospitalized between 28 and 32 weeks (30-32 is most common) and to deliver via c-section before 35 weeks. A bunch of things I’ve read say between 34 and 35, which makes it interesting that a lot of women on the Facebook page are going till 36 weeks. Most seem to be 35 or 36 and 34 is actually quite rare. BUT the vase previa vessel over my cervix is a really big one and doctors are worried that although I’m in the hospital, it might not be fast enough if baby were to start bleeding. That’s why it’s best for me to have the c-section at 34 weeks. Safer for the baby. Gotta get him out before this ticking-time-bomb goes off (and the contractions are certainly a motivator to do it sooner rather than later). </li></ul> <p><strong>Emotionally, How I’m Doing</strong></p> <p>I feel like this is an important section to add for anyone who might be going through the same thing. It’s a big part of it. </p> <p>I’m actually doing really well with being hospitalized. The first two days were the hardest. I cried a lot. I also had a breakdown when I wasn’t able to help Kaylee (my 6 year old) get ready for her kindergarten “opera” and when I realized I’d be missing the last month of school for her (thankfully, Joel brought her up the next day so that I could help her get ready for the evening performance for the parents). And then 2 days ago I had another crying session because I was missing being with my family and I was scared for what was to come. Luckily, none of those moments lasted long and most of the time I feel great! </p> <p>It’s actually quite relaxing being here. Like I said before, I haven’t really gotten bored very often. I’ve also been able to get a lot of projects done and to do some good studying and thinking. It just feels like a really long pampering time (you know… besides the times I have to get poked with needles and such). I <em>am</em> excited to be back with my family, though. I miss them (although, I’m trying to figure out how in the world I’m going to get back into caring for a house and family… this is pretty cozy here <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Winking smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8o7X_cA0BX4/U3rpWJK7E4I/AAAAAAAAGv0/U5ixlnshwtY/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> ). </p> <p>I’m feeling anxious about the c-section coming up. I’ve just never had one, so I don’t know what to expect. I keep telling myself that women have them all the time and it’ll be fine, which I know, but I’m still not looking forward to the actual surgery. </p> <p>I also hate not knowing how my baby will be. How much NICU time will he need and what will that be like? Also, what will it be like right after he’s born? Will I even get to hold him? I’m hoping that since he is 34 weeks and not earlier and since I have had 2 rounds of the steroid shots for his lungs, that he’ll do well and that I’ll be able to hold him. I hate not knowing when the kids will even be able to meet him. That makes me sad. There are just so many unknowns coming up. I’m excited, but really anxious, too. Even with all of the craziness with the vasa previa, I’ve still know what the plan was up until now (hospitalized and then c-section at 34 weeks). No one knows what the plan will be once he comes. </p> <p> </p> <p>That pretty much covers it. I think it’s everything I’ve thought about sharing over the past 3 weeks. </p> <p>Thank you to all for your kindness and prayers!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-48573201773641641982014-05-01T08:01:00.001-06:002014-05-01T08:01:27.831-06:00Vasa Previa: medical stuff on hospital bed rest<p>It’s Thursday and I’ve been in the hospital since Monday afternoon. I’ll admit, Monday was pretty terrible for me. I was an emotional wreck. Although I was completely relieved to be admitted because of the contractions (they’d come even when I was taking it easy and they hurt) I felt like I was going into prison. I didn’t want to leave my family for longer than I had to and it just seemed awful. I cried a lot.</p> <p>Luckily, after a good night’s rest I felt much better Tuesday. I woke up with a better attitude and tried to get into a vacation mindset. I’ve felt pretty good emotionally ever since.I’ve received a lot of kind words and support from everyone. Joel’s bosses are great and he’s able to work from home while I’m here. We also have tons of people willing to help him with that and to watch the kids when he needs to go in for a meeting or just needs a break.</p> <p>Now for the <strong>medical stuff</strong> for anyone who might be faced with this in their future:</p> <ul> <li>I am on bed rest. I have bathroom privileges and can sit in a chair a couple times a day and go around the hospital in a wheelchair. If it weren’t for the contractions, there’s a good chance I wouldn’t be on actual bed rest. Darn. </li> <li>I have some of those leg compression things that I need to wear any time I’m not up. They were annoying at first, but then I tried to think of them as leg massages. It helped some. Now I barely notice them.</li> <li>I have an IV line start in my hand. They’ll change it every 3 days. They flush it at least 2 times a day to make sure it doesn’t clot up. It’s there so that if there’s an emergency c-section it’s ready to go.</li> <li>They also have a bin of fluids and papers and everything else they’d need in the case of an emergency c-section. It’s right by my bed and every new nurse is told that’s where it is. They’re prepared to have me ready for the section in a matter of a minute or two. For now I can wear my own clothes, but if there are any signs that a c-section could be coming they’ll probably have me wear a hospital gown.</li> <li>I take a medicine called Nifedipine to stop the contractions. I take it every 6 hours and it can’t be missed. I still have the occasional contraction, but they aren’t painful or consistent. If contractions start “breaking through” we’ll most likely just do a c-section, even if my cervix isn’t changing. You just never know when one of those contractions will be a real one. </li> <li>They do a non stress test (NST) once a day. They’ll do it more if I want. Baby’s heart is looking good so far.</li> <li>I am also taking a prenatal and stool softener (sorry, TMI, but when you’re in bed and not moving they want you to take it – I want people to know what they can expect). </li> <li>I was given a second round of steroid shots. The first on Tuesday and the second Wednesday. Seriously, ouch! But I’m so glad to have them. They can make a huge difference for sweet babies. </li> <li>They do basic stats every morning and evening (listen to heart, lungs, check feet, temperature, things like that. They take my blood pressure before giving me Nifedipine each time. It’s a blood pressure lowering medicine, so they have to make sure my blood pressure isn’t too low (it is a calcium blocker and I guess the cervix needs calcium, so it helps it to not contract). </li></ul> <p>I think that’s about it. My regular OB comes in to check on me every morning. I actually get good sleep here, too. I take my Nifedipine on the 12’s and 6’s and they don’t wake me up otherwise. I was woken up more often from kids at home. </p> <p>As far as getting bored here, goes, it hasn’t happened yet. In fact, I feel really busy. I brought tons of projects to do and have hardly gotten to any of them. Between nurses coming in and chatting with them, my family coming 1-2 times a day, phone calls, meals, Skype, responding to texts, etc. I really don’t have a ton of down time. I checked facebook and instagram way more when I was at home than I do here. Hopefully this can last till delivery time <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ItNx8wGo4Eo/U2JTtno9DtI/AAAAAAAAGuc/Gogoa5io5qc/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">.</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-47838128487005497122014-05-01T07:32:00.001-06:002014-05-01T07:32:21.889-06:00Vasa Previa Update: hospitalized<p>Well, unfortunately the contractions kept coming and I’m now in the hospital. Darn. That’s one week and two days earlier than the original plan of 32 weeks. Here’s what happened… <p><strong>Sunday</strong> <p>Sunday I went to church and then came home and slept most of the day. After waking up and eating dinner I mostly relaxed, but also got my hospital bags packed up and ready. By the evening I was definitely having contractions. I got in the bath with Epsom salt (supposed to help stop labor) and a big glass of water to drink around 10:00 and the back contractions actually picked up. They were very painful! <p>When I’d gone to the hospital the Friday before, the nurse and doctor told me to first try different methods of stopping the contractions first, so that’s what I was doing. By the time I knew for sure they were contractions and that they weren’t going away it was 10:30. That’s the time we left for the hospital Friday. Thinking about repeating that night made me want to cry. I was exhausted and couldn’t imagine doing that again. I kept trying to get rid of them (walking, changing positions, heating pad, etc) so that I could hold off going in till Monday. <p>Around midnight I went downstairs to try different positions. I actually decided to lay upside down off of the couch in hopes that gravity would at least pull baby away from the blood vessel. Believe it or not, I felt almost immediate relief from the pressure in the pelvic area. That made me feel better, but the contractions were still happening. I was so so stressed out. I was worried I’d suddenly see blood and it’d be my fault because I didn’t want to go in. I finally decided to pray about it. <p>I prayed and pleaded with my Heavenly Father that either the contractions would stop and it would be okay to wait till morning to see the doctor or that I’d just know that I needed to go in. And that my baby would be safe. Even before I said “amen” my body felt tingly and relaxed for the first time in days. The pain completely went away. I knew that was my answer and that it would be okay for me to get some rest that night. <p><strong>Monday</strong> <p>I slept great! And even though I went to bed at 1:00 and woke up around 4:45 (Logan had a bad dream) and I got up a little after 5:00 (contractions started again, though not as intense) I felt well rested and much better. <p>Once I could no longer sleep because of the contractions I got up to see if walking around would help them go away (with Braxton Hicks, that should help). They eased some, but were still there. I ate breakfast, got ready for the day, laid upside down again, and waited for the doctors office to open. <p>On the way to taking Logan to Joy School I called the perinatologist. I had an appointment for an NST at 1:30 that afternoon and I wanted to see if I could also have tests done to see how my cervix was doing and if I could do it earlier in the day. The doctor was in with a patient, but they said they had time at 1:00 for an ultrasound. <p>A few minutes later their office called back. They had talked to the doctor, who said come in as soon as I could for an ultrasound because with vasa previa I shouldn’t be having any contractions at all, even if they’re not “true labor.” That’s what I thought! <p>So I dropped Logan off, arranged for Joel’s mom to meet in the hospital parking lot to pick up Emma, and went and met Joel at work to head in to the doctor’s office (it’s at the hospital). <p>The doctor there was the only one of the 3 specialists at that practice I hadn’t met yet. Dr. Jeslen (sp?). She was very nice. We just did a quick ultrasound to check cervical length (4) and amniotic fluid. Baby looked good, but she felt me contracting just with her hand on my stomach, so she recommended I get admitted that day. She said I had time to gather things and eat lunch if I wanted (this was around 10:30). We set up admittance for 2:00. <p>Joel left to pick up Emma and Logan and I headed home to finish gathering my stuff and do all the last minute things I could before leaving for possibly a month. <p>Before going in we went out to eat at Zupa’s as a family, then Joel and all the kids took me in. We wanted the kids with me so that it would be less weird for them to suddenly come visit me there. I think it worked. All of them have been great about this. <p>So I came in 1 week and 2 days earlier than planned (just before 31 weeks), but it was such a relief to have the doctor say I needed to come in. As much as I hate being away from my family and being confined to my bed, it was freaking me out being at home with contractions. <p>This is already an insanely long post (what’s new with my vasa previa posts?), so I’ll do a new one detailing the medical stuff that’s going on and then maybe another about what it’s like to be here. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-69701157593358915152014-04-26T23:50:00.001-06:002014-04-26T23:50:28.606-06:00Vasa Previa Update: Week 30<p>Unfortunately, this week hasn’t been as boring as lasts…<br><strong><br>Monday Ultrasound and NST</strong></p> <p>At the appointment with the specialist on Monday I had both an ultrasound and a nonstress test (NST). Baby is doing good! His stomach has caught up and is in the 40 something percentile (much better than 14th) and overall he’s in the 54th!!!!! That makes me feel so much better! It’s estimated that he weighs about 3 lbs 4 oz. Not bad! </p> <p>Baby’s heart rate was also good with the NST. He’s a squirt and it’s always hard to get a read on it. We had to do it twice because the results the first time weren’t good enough (it dropped his heart rate a lot). I laid on my side to get it to work the second time.</p> <p><strong>Thursday NST and Appointment with Regular OB</strong></p> <p>Baby’s heart rate again looked great this day. Although we thought it dropped way low there for a bit. Turns out the machine was again having a hard time picking up little guys heart and it was picking up mine. Little squirt really makes it tricky. </p> <p>The NST also picked up that I was having contractions pretty regularly (every 3-4 minutes). That surprised me. I could feel some tightening on some of them (felt like baby was stretching), but about half I didn’t feel at all. </p> <p>The doctor wasn’t worried about them. They were probably Braxton Hicks (which I’ve never noticed with my other pregnancies), they weren’t painful and the baby’s heart rate was fine. It made me a little anxious to know contractions were actually happening, but I went home not feeling too worried at this point. Braxton Hicks happen.</p> <p><em>I should mention that before my 3:00 appointment I had been working in the front flower beds all morning. Nothing terribly strenuous, but probably not taking it as easy as I should have.</em></p> <p><strong>Thursday Evening</strong></p> <p>That evening my back hurt on the right side in the middle and my stomach felt “weird.” I finally used a heating pad on my back and that helped it. I kept trying to figure out whether or not I was still having contractions, but I wasn’t sure. </p> <p><strong>Friday</strong></p> <p>All I wanted to do Friday was work in the yard again. Or clean out the garage. Or something productive and physical. But I knew that wasn’t a good idea because of the contractions from the previous day. So I was lazy most of the morning and then by the afternoon my messy house was driving me nuts. I had the kids help me clean the main floor of the house (which is just a kitchen and living room). I picked up stuff from the floor and I swept. Then I got ready for the day (showering, makeup, straightening hair). I did my makeup and hair in my bed, so not strenuous. </p> <p>During that time I started to feel “weird” again. My lower back was hurting really bad and I couldn’t figure out what was going on with my stomach. It was uncomfortable and had tons of pressure at the bottom of it. I felt a little nauseous, too. I noticed some tightening, but thought it might just be baby stretching because it was never my full stomach.</p> <p>Joel and I were dropping off our kids with his parents and going out to dinner with friends. I didn’t want to miss that, plus I wasn’t sure what was going on. It’s hard because pregnancy comes with a lot of aches and pains anyway. We still went to dinner and just discussed that we might need to leave in the middle. I pretty much decided I’d use the time out with them to evaluate what was going on and we could head to the hospital after if needed. I also thought maybe it was normal pregnancy back pain and maybe some gas or something. </p> <p>We had dinner (it was delicious!) and then grabbed some ice cream after so we could talk with our friends more. It was a lot of fun, but by the end of it my back was really hurting and I was pretty sure I wasn’t having gas. There were weird pains and cramps and tightening going on. We called Joel’s parents to ask if the kids could stay there longer while we headed to the hospital just to be safe, but we then realized we’d forgotten my brother and his wife and child were supposed to be spending the night at our house (just a quick passing through on a long drive) and they were almost there. We changed plans and picked the kids up then headed home. We put the kids to bed there since we could leave them with my brother and we headed to the hospital.</p> <p><strong>Headed to the Hospital</strong></p> <p>On the way there we got pulled over for rolling through a stop sign in our neighborhood. This was the gist of the conversation after he told us why he pulled us over and asked for Joel’s license:</p> <p>P: Are you headed somewhere fun tonight?<br>Me: The hospital (while patting my stomach).<br>P: It’s that time, is it?<br>Joel: We’re hoping not. It’s much too early.<br>Me: It’s a high risk pregnancy and they told us to be overly cautious, so we’re heading in.<br>P: Well, whether you’re making this up or not it’s a great story and I’m going to let you go. Good luck.<br><br>So that was nice of him. Then we drove two blocks and got stopped for 5 minutes by a train. Blah. </p> <p><strong>Hospital</strong></p> <p>Once we finally made it to the hospital (around 11:00) I got checked in and monitored. I was definitely having contractions. I felt just like I did when I was in the early stages of labor with my other kids. The contractions were 3 minutes apart, so they gave me a shot of Terbutaline. Crazy stuff! The nurse told me it would feel like I had just had 3 cups of coffee. My heart was racing! Joel could see my clothes move from it in my throat and chest area. Glad they warned me or I would have thought I was about to die or something. I was super jittery, too. </p> <p>But it worked! The contractions went away almost immediately. Unfortunately, my doctor was out of town just for the night for a meeting. Another doctor came into talk to me. He was nice, but I would have felt way more comfortable with my doctor, who knew everything that was going on. The doctor said I was free to go when I felt comfortable to since baby looked fine and my contractions were gone. It was 1:00 am by this point. He also said I was welcome to stay as long as I wanted because of my situation.</p> <p>I did end up staying 2 more hours just to make myself feel comfortable that contractions wouldn’t start up again and that baby was safe. It was quite miserable. I had a few more contractions, but since they weren’t in a pattern, they weren’t concerned. Also, baby’s heart rate kept going up quite a bit (180’s, sometimes higher), so that concerned me (his baseline is usually in the 130’s and 140’s). They said it was okay because he was super active and that’s a good thing to have the spike then. And the medicine that made my heart race could make his race a bit, too. We ended up leaving at 3:00 am with instructions for modified bed rest for the next two days and to go into see my doctor on Monday (I already have an appointment with the specialist for a NST, so I’ll see him). I’m quite anxious for that appointment.</p> <p><strong>Saturday </strong></p> <p>I have been quite exhausted today and have been taking it easy. So boring! I was achy this morning, I’m guessing from all of the contractions yesterday my uterus was just worn out. I took a bath and I felt better.</p> <p>We went to a BBQ with friends for dinner. I wasn’t going to go, but decided I was bored out of my mind (plus I see this group only once or twice a year and wanted to see them) and went. It was an hour away and we stayed quite awhile. It was fun. </p> <p>While there my upper leg and back started hurting. We were sitting in the kitchen around the table or counter most of the time, so it could be from that. I did feel a contraction or two on the drive home and my back really started to hurt. I took a bath when I got home and felt fine during it. About 10 minutes after the bath my back started hurting a ton! </p> <p>I put a heating pad on it and that’s what I’m doing now while writing this. The pain is easing up quite a bit, so that’s good. My plan for now is to wait and see if the pain gets worse and/or if I feel anything in my stomach. At the hospital they told me that since the shot worked it meant I wasn’t in “true labor” and my cervix shouldn’t have changed. They couldn’t check it because of the “pelvic rest.” I would have needed a special ultrasound to check it and it was 1:00 in the morning, so I don’t think they really wanted to (or could… I don’t know). So hopefully it was all just false labor caused by over-exerting myself and it won’t happen so fully like that again.</p> <p>It’s definitely made me anxious. I was planning on going into the hospital at 32 weeks and the thought of going in sooner is quite upsetting. I’ll obviously go in whenever I need to for my baby, but I hate having to leave my family for so long (and after being in the hospital for 4 hours, I really have no desire to go back). </p> <p>So, that’s it! Hopefully things will go back to being boring because I am really not a fan of all this excitement. </p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-19265735745131228372014-04-14T22:01:00.001-06:002014-04-14T22:01:20.755-06:00Vasa Previa Update: Weeks 28 and 29<p><font size="2">A lot has been going on, but nothing exciting (thankfully – that’s good in a vasa previa pregnancy). This is a pretty boring post as a result, but I want to document everything for myself (and for others with vasa previa who want lots of details).</font></p> <p><strong><font size="2">28 week ultrasound</font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">Tuesday (28 weeks) I went into see the specialist. Baby’s growth has gone up from the 38th percentile to the 42nd! Wahoo! His stomach is still measuring a week behind (14th percentile), but I think it was 2 weeks behind before, so only one week is good. I guess they only worry about overall weight when they consider IUGR and the smaller stomach is okay. Neither doctor (specialist or regular OB) seemed concerned. In fact, I won’t have another big ultrasound till week 32 (4 weeks from the last one). Fluid levels look good and the baby was bum down. Both good things!</font></p> <p><font size="2">Unfortunately, it looks like he’s now head down again. Not a huge deal, but it’s better to have a cushy bum near the exposed vessels than a hard head. I have started twice a week nonstress tests (NST), so if his head were to get too close to the vessels and push on them we should be able to catch it.</font></p> <p><strong><font size="2">1-hour glucose test and Tdap</font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">Right after that 28 week ultrasound Tuesday I had an appointment with my regular OB. I had to do the 1-hour glucose test. Yuck, but do-able. I also got a Tdap vaccine. That was unexpected. It’s for whooping cough and most kids have 5 rounds of the DTaP vaccine when they’re little and then adults should occasionally get the booster. I had one when I was pregnant with Emma and I thought I was good for at least 15 years, but apparently you should get one with each pregnancy for the baby. The vaccine crosses the placenta and helps protect the baby from whooping cough until they can start being vaccinated from it themselves (starting at 2 months). Up until the steroid shots, the Tdap vaccine with Emma was the worst shot I’ve had, so I was not happy to find out I’d need to get it again. </font></p> <p><font size="2">First I went and got my blood drawn for the glucose test, then I went in for the Tdap. I hardly felt it! Apparently, after having the steroid shots a few days before, the awful Tdap shot was nothing (besides the sore arm for days later). </font></p> <p><strong><font size="2">3-hour glucose test</font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">Unfortunately, I failed the 1-hour glucose test. Barely. But I still failed. There’s a good chance that it was from having the steroid shots so soon before. They can mess with the blood sugar. Darn.</font></p> <p><font size="2">So today (Monday) I did the 3-hour test. My wonderful mother-in-law watched Logan and Emma for me. They slept over last night since it’s a fasting test and I wanted to wake up first thing and go (Kaylee was at school and then she played at her friends house after). I got to the hospital for the lab work around 8:40. It’s called the 3-hour glucose test, but I was there for 4. First I had to get all checked-in and then they drew my blood to make sure I was ready for the test (from the fast). Once the results of that blood came back I drank the glucose, then waited an hour and they drew my blood at 10:35. Then again at 11:35 and 12:35. </font></p> <p><font size="2">Luckily, Ogden Regional has a private room with a bed for the pregnant women doing this test (and for babies who need their blood drawn… like when Emma had to get some blood tests done). It was lovely! I mean, don’t get me wrong, it was still miserable and I was quite nauseous and starving from it all, but I was able to lie down! I read blogs on my phone and napped off and on while eating ice chips they provided me with. I had to do the 3-hour test with Emma at a different hospital and had to be in the waiting room the whole time. I definitely preferred a bed <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MSTElAF5oZ8/U0yvDsdLihI/AAAAAAAAGtw/JjgEgEJGt-M/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">. </font></p> <p><strong><font size="2">Nonstress Test (NST)</font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">The crazy part of today is that I had an appointment for a nonstress test at 12:45. My last blood draw was at 12:35. Good thing they were both at the same hospital (my regular OB is at the other hospital). As soon as I was done with that I rushed to my van to drive around to the other side of the hospital. I ate a fruit/nut bar on the way. </font></p> <p><font size="2">The NST was pretty uneventful. I chatted with the nurse doing the test. She was nice. She works part-time there, part-time up in labor and delivery, so I asked different questions about the hospital and such. </font></p> <p><font size="2">Usually the NSTs are done while the mom is laying back, but I need to do them while sitting up or standing. Not easy for them. The nurse had to hold the monitor on the whole time because it wasn’t going to stay with the bands while I was sitting up. They monitor the baby’s heart for 20 minutes. Everything looked good! They also did a quick ultrasound to measure the amniotic fluid levels. That’s good, too. That’s when they saw that he’s head down. </font></p> <p><font size="2">I go back Thursday for another NST. I’ll go every Monday and Thursday just to make sure everything is good. I’m sure it will be. </font></p> <p><font size="2">I was finished at 2:30, which means I was at the hospital for almost 6 hours! And I hadn’t eaten anything besides the fruit/nut bar and tons of glucose since 9:30 the night before. Soooo not okay for a pregnant woman. Blah. But it’s over. And my OB called right after I left the hospital to let me know that the results of the 3-hour test were normal, so no gestational diabetes. Wahoo! </font></p> <p><strong><font size="2">Other</font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">Still no name. This is hard! Let us know if you have any ideas. </font></p> <p><font size="2">I’m not feeling as nervous today. It comes and goes. Just wish I was holding my healthy baby boy in my arms right now. It’s hard to be patient. </font></p> <p><font size="2">I’m pretty sure the rest of the updates will be pretty boring, just like this one. At least I hope. I’ll continue to do the twice a week NSTs and then go into the hospital in 3+ weeks and deliver via c-section around 34 weeks. That’s when there will be big news (and cute pictures</font>!). </p> <p>(BTW, I’m 29 weeks on Wednesday.)</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-7063280437292054062014-04-05T00:09:00.001-06:002014-04-05T00:09:00.271-06:00Vasa Previa Update: the steroid shots<p><em>This is such a small thing, but because I like reading exactly what people have been through with all of this I’m going to post it. </em></p> <p>I had the second steroid shot today (I’m 27 weeks and 2 days) to help baby’s lungs develop and I just have to get on here and say, “ouch!!!” Yesterday’s was unpleasant, but today’s was even worse. Luckily, it passed quickly.</p> <p>During it, and for about 2 or 3 minutes after, I felt quite nauseous (both days) and worried about passing out. They were intramuscular shots (big needles and they go deep) kind of in my hip/back. Yesterday’s was on the right, today’s on the left. I was told it would be in my bum, so just above it was a little better, I guess.</p> <p>It stung a lot going in, but really, that pain was all done within 5 minutes. Except today it probably took an extra 5 minutes to walk it off. Not bad, though. Both sides feel a little bruised, but nothing terrible. I’ve been quite tired both days and EXTREMELY thirsty!!! That’s probably the most annoying thing. I can not quench my thirst (having a cold doesn’t help that)!</p> <p>I’m so so happy to have them done! I’ve felt quite helpless throughout all of this and enduring the pain of the shots made me feel like I was actually doing something to help my baby, so that’s good. </p> <p>Now here’s to hoping his little lungs are growing big and strong!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-3066162721812863042014-04-03T23:55:00.001-06:002014-04-03T23:55:58.934-06:00Vasa Previa Update: Weeks 26 and 27<p><em>I’m breaking this into sections since this is so long. You can skip to what interests you.</em></p> <p><strong>26 weeks: possible small stomach</strong></p> <p>Last week I had an appointment with the perinatologist at 26 weeks (Dr. Spencer this time). It was mostly uneventful. Baby looks good, was bum down and still not by the cervix (wahoo!). The only thing noteworthy is that the baby went from the 50th percentile at 23 weeks to 38th percentile at 26 weeks. His abdominal measurement was low and brought down the overall percentile. This isn’t serious unless it keeps going down and/or gets below the 10th percentile. It would mean intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) which is where the baby isn’t getting enough nutrients. It could be from an incompetent or dying placenta or from the vessels between the placenta and baby not working correctly (which could be a problem with velamentous cord insertion, which I have). </p> <p>I have my next appointment with the specialist in 5 days (Tuesday), so we’ll see how his stomach is then. It could very easily have been a mis-measurement, since the little guy would not cooperate very well. If it was IUGR they often deliver early (once it’s determined that baby will get more nutrients outside of the uterus than inside), but since I’m already delivering early, even if this is an issue it probably won’t change much (you know… besides my hope of a super big preemie…). It should be just fine though. 38th percentile isn’t bad. </p> <p><strong>27 weeks: appointment plans and steroid shots</strong></p> <p>Today I had an appointment with my regular OB. I am 27 weeks and 1 day. We took a look at the baby and he looks good. Head-down again, but floating happily away from the cervix. </p> <p>Next Tuesday I’ll first go to the specialist and then go into my regular OB (their offices are at two different hospitals) and do the glucose test. Yuck. </p> <p>Starting the following week I’ll go into the specialists (I’m switching off between two) on Mondays and then my OB on Thursdays so they can do non-stress tests on the baby. Make sure he’s not resting on the vessel (apparently it’s quite the large one)! </p> <p>I can actually choose to go into the hospital starting 28 weeks, insurance and doctor-wise (that’s next Wednesday!) even if my body isn’t doing anything yet. If I needed to for peace of mind I could (after days like today with the kids it’s tempting <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Winking smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xEVMOt5slak/Uz5JaTYg8KI/AAAAAAAAGtI/lpfJuZlKTcE/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">), but unless it’s needed sooner, I’m still planning to go in at 32 weeks with the c-section between 33 and 34 weeks. </p> <p>I got the first dose of the steroid shot today at the appointment to help baby’s lungs develop. Ouch! I’ll get the second one 24 hours from that one. From everything I’ve read about these shots they make a HUGE difference! I’m so grateful for modern medicine for so many reasons these days!!!</p> <p><strong>How I’m Doing</strong></p> <p>Emotionally, I’m <em>okay</em>. I just want him out and safe. With Emma I was quite content to keep her in as long as she wanted (which was one day after he due date) because I knew she’d be safe in there. It’s so different to be anxious to get my baby out (and early!). </p> <p>I get quite emotional after each appointment, but hey, I’m pregnant, right? It’s to be expected. I keep having nightmares and they certainly don’t help, either. I’m feeling super grateful that I don’t do Braxton Hicks because any pains that feel like they “might” be a contraction puts me on edge. I get why people choose to go into the hospital at 28 weeks, but with 3 kids I don’t feel like that’s an option, plus I think I’d go crazy. (And again, my body is cooperating thus far, so I should be just fine waiting.)</p> <p>Joel and I went to London to visit my parents a couple weeks ago and it was exactly what I needed. For the first time since finding out about the vasa previa, I was able to think about other things. Plus, it was just comforting to be around my parents. I still have plenty of moments of anxiety and worry, but that get-away helped a ton! </p> <p>Physically, I’m doing well. Round-ligament pain isn’t fun, but it’s eased up the past few days. I’m exhausted a lot, but also get spurts of energy for nesting, which is nice. Nausea isn’t bad at all. Some days it is, but mostly it’s gone now. Yay!</p> <p><strong>Baby Prep</strong></p> <p>I’ve got his clothes washed and mostly put away. Need to find a good car seat that goes low in weight. Good timing because the one we have just expired. I’m also going to look into some sort of co-sleeping thing. I have co-slept with all of my babies and felt safe with it, but with having a preemie I feel more comfortable having either a bedside co-sleeper or one of those that go in the middle of the bed. I’m going to get that after he’s born, because with the NICU he might be well sleep-trained and not need it anyway. </p> <p>Besides the car seat, the biggest thing we need to do is figure out a name!!!! Not easy! For now he is “Baby” or “Blarglesplat.” Weird, I know <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dK7co_Nnz7s/Uz5JbMIVhVI/AAAAAAAAGtQ/omITvrqMrF4/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">. Joel came up with it as a funny knick-name to tease the kids and it’s stuck. Logan (age 4) keeps saying we have to come up with a different name before he’s born because if we name him “Gargelsplat” (how Logan says it”) then he’ll think the baby is ugly. I guess we really need to get on the name <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Winking smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xEVMOt5slak/Uz5JaTYg8KI/AAAAAAAAGtI/lpfJuZlKTcE/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">. </p> <p>I wish I could end this with cute baby pics again, but he was really not being cooperative. Just like the 20 week ultrasound he had his hands in front of his face. I wonder if that’s how he’ll sleep when he’s here <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dK7co_Nnz7s/Uz5JbMIVhVI/AAAAAAAAGtQ/omITvrqMrF4/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">. </p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-53732397176069453662014-03-06T21:05:00.001-07:002014-03-06T21:05:31.181-07:00Vasa Previa Update: 23 weeks<p><em>(To find out more about what vasa previa is and what our original plan was/is click </em><a href="http://jbhilton.blogspot.com/2014/02/vasa-previa-and-our-plan.html"><em>here</em></a> for the first post<em>.)</em><br><br>We had our second appointment with a perinatologist today. It was a different one than we originally saw because the first one was out of town and we really needed to go this week. I’m glad to get a second opinion on it, though, so it was actually a good thing that we saw someone different.</p> <p>It was an interesting appointment.</p> <p>First an ultrasound tech checked baby’s size, the amniotic fluid and such. Everything looked good (baby weighs 1.5 lbs at 23 weeks and is in the 46th percentile)! Then the doctor came in. </p> <p>He started out by telling us that it really isn’t always necessary to be hospitalized with vasa previa and that he wasn’t sure he would recommend it for me. And that delivering so early (by 34 weeks) might not be necessary either. You’d think this would make me feel better, but it actually kind of stressed me out. The guidelines for vasa previa say that you need to be hospitalized for constant monitoring between 30 and 32 weeks and deliver by 34-35 weeks.</p> <p>He just seemed very nonchalant about the whole situation.</p> <p>Then he did an ultrasound and looked at the placenta and blood vessels. </p> <p>His tone changed pretty quickly. </p> <p>Apparently from the ultrasound pictures he looked at from my 20 week appointment, the vasa previa didn’t look that bad. After doing the ultrasound himself he started talking about hospitalizing between 30 and 32 weeks (and maybe sooner!) and saying that most likely we’d do the c-section by 34 weeks. Big change from what he was saying when he first came in!<br><br>I guess that what’s over the cervix isn’t just a wimpy little blood vessel, it’s a great big portion of the cord. And it’s definitely not going to move. I’m glad to know what we’re dealing with. I’ve read stories where doctors were unsure whether or not there actually was vasa previa and they were just guessing on what to do because of it. Some outcomes were pretty sad because they guessed wrong. It’s good to know for sure and to have both doctors agree on the course of action. </p> <p>I’ll start being monitored closely as soon as I get back from visiting my parents in London. I’m not sure how often at first, but from what he said it sounded like every week or 2. They’ll monitor the baby’s heart rate as well as check to see if my body is showing any signs of labor. Luckily, my body isn’t showing any signs of it at this point. </p> <p>I thought that week 28 was when we’d really want to start the big-time monitoring because the baby would be so big. He said 26-27. (Although, when I first asked him, before he did the ultrasound, he said baby’s size probably wouldn’t be an issue and to not worry about it. He changed his mind on this also after doing the ultrasound and baby will be monitored a lot.)</p> <p>So everything might be moving up, time-wise. Who knows. I’ve never done pre-term labor before and my body really doesn’t do much until the last couple weeks before delivery. In fact, I never had braxton hicks or any contractions until the actual day I went into labor with the other three, so hopefully my body does the same this time.</p> <p>I asked about pushing back the c-section to 35 weeks (this is common for vasa previa) and he said maybe and that if my cervix wasn’t seeming to do anything at all, then we might, but that in his experience by 34 weeks (and often sooner) parents AND medical staff were so stressed out by the situation that they chose to deliver then. So we’ll see. At this point I’m just hoping for <em>at least</em> 34 weeks. I even bought 2 little preemie pajamas and some preemie diapers this evening (they’re so little it makes me get all teary-eyed). I’m feeling more of a rush to get prepared than I was before this appointment. I also have all of the Easter basket stuff bought and plan to get them put together and ready to go soon, since who knows if I’ll be home or in the hospital then. Crazy!<br><br>We did find out that the placenta is on the back, which is wonderful! It’s in the correct position for the c-section. Two of my last three pregnancies the placenta has been anterior (on the front of the uterus), which isn’t a problem, but it’s not the norm either. If it had been anterior this time it would have made the c-section much more difficult because there would have been the risk of cutting baby’s blood vessels while making the incision and of having to deal with the placenta. Phew! (BTW, the placenta should attach at the top and back of the uterus. At least 3 of my 4 placentas have attached in an abnormal place. Weird.)<br><br>Both Joel and I liked this doctor (I like the other one, too). He was definitely no-nonsense as far as giving any false hope. He let us know that sometimes, even when you’re in the hospital things can go wrong. He kept talking about lightning striking and how you hope it doesn’t, but you can’t prevent it. He also said that in reality, it would be up to us and how we felt on when we would be hospitalized, but 30 weeks or sooner might give us peace of mind. But again reminded us that just because we’d be in the hospital, it didn’t guarantee a good outcome. </p> <p>While I didn’t love hearing this, I’m glad he’s being real with us. I understand the risks. They scare me, but I know that whatever is supposed to happen, will. We’ll just do everything in our power to ensure the best outcome. (And we’ll keep praying A WHOLE LOT!)</p> <p>I also got the impression from this doctor that I don’t necessarily have to take it as easy as the first specialist said. Which makes me feel better. I’ve been taking it easy, and will continue to do so, but won’t stress out about holding Emma or doing regular household tasks as much (or about spending hours walking around London). I think overall I’ve gone from feeling like a ticking-time-bomb that could go off any minute to feeling like a ticking-time-bomb that has at least a month before going off. I’m less worried for right now (which is nice), but more worried for later on (though I’m sure it’ll all be fine). </p> <p>And I’m still just feeling EXTREMELY grateful that they caught this! While the whole situation is scary and quite a pain, we’re very blessed that we know and can do something about it. <br><br>The absolute best part about this appointment was that we got some awesome shots of our sweet baby boy! He was face down with his hands on his face last time. This time he was face up and looked as if he was posing just for us. The ultrasound tech got a bunch of pictures because she said it would be a shame to miss such a great opportunity. Here are a few. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oYFsOLI7R3Q/UxlFenG8JKI/AAAAAAAAGrc/5MVY4Fzavks/s1600-h/20140306_204021%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="20140306_204021" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="20140306_204021" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ktsmqaO20-Q/UxlFft6VWJI/AAAAAAAAGrg/SrNI3s7HKI0/20140306_204021_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="352" height="286"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dO6-qY4dd9E/UxlFgCHgXlI/AAAAAAAAGrs/URe4tnra85c/s1600-h/20140306_204001%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="20140306_204001" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="20140306_204001" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3zMhHnMt62s/UxlFgphKVVI/AAAAAAAAGrw/KbLTigR06iw/20140306_204001_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="219" height="331"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bbOSHt8XITI/UxlFhrSZNoI/AAAAAAAAGr8/1hggEIfOiD8/s1600-h/20140306_203954%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="20140306_203954" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="20140306_203954" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oEEQH0TndUM/UxlFiRUuWRI/AAAAAAAAGsE/70wkiikKPFU/20140306_203954_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="307"></a></p> <p>It was so fun because this is the first time we’ve had a 3D picture of one of our babies. </p> <p>I love it! </p> <p>He’s so so cute! Just look at those adorable lips! </p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-51014169453044110392014-02-23T22:26:00.005-07:002014-02-23T22:26:54.118-07:00Vasa Previa and Our PlanHey everyone! I haven't posted in awhile and between Facebook and Instagram don't really feel a need to anymore, but I do want to document this vasa previa stuff we're going through for three reasons: <br />
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<li>To be able to keep anyone who's interested updated on everything, but with more info than I would do on Facebook.</li>
<li>I've appreciated reading other women's blogs who have experienced this, so I want to share my experience (it's so rare that it's hard to find much info at all). </li>
<li>To document all of this for myself. </li>
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Our blog seems like the best place to accomplish these things.<br />
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This first post will be a general overview of what it is. In the future I might do more posts about my emotions with it, more facts I've found, what I'm thinking, etc. Who knows. But for now I'll just give this explanation (that way family and friends who are curious about it can find out what it is, but then won't need to come back to read until baby actually comes, but those who are going through this and want all the details - like I have been wanting - can have that).<br />
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So, for those who don't already know, at my 20 week ultra sound appointment (I'm currently 21 1/2 weeks) I was diagnosed with a condition called <b>vasa previa. </b><br />
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Since I've researched this for hours and hours, I feel I have a pretty good handle on what it is, but let's see if I can actually explain it correctly.<br />
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<b>Vasa Previa</b><i><br />(I realize a lot of you know what these different medical terms mean, but I'll explain them for those who don't.)</i><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhPZcfQsxNIaojqcYd9xw5FqLpf_x1oLgtKBOqmTHnaij01Be8og0WaPA9uxP6jaFyxh8zdEAdeKU2xY0-Vhm1MygXkjzCRjuAfwJvR2lNVlXCBslhNI3JbMy9c5GQRYoUhh1hwBGvSLFYFPURbMSQxWPpCDwIpFKJC0lMYGHmE9c65AIxdenMohyphenhyphenANtfdkF64AnBE=s0-d-e1-ft" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="placenta and fetus diagram" border="0" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhPZcfQsxNIaojqcYd9xw5FqLpf_x1oLgtKBOqmTHnaij01Be8og0WaPA9uxP6jaFyxh8zdEAdeKU2xY0-Vhm1MygXkjzCRjuAfwJvR2lNVlXCBslhNI3JbMy9c5GQRYoUhh1hwBGvSLFYFPURbMSQxWPpCDwIpFKJC0lMYGHmE9c65AIxdenMohyphenhyphenANtfdkF64AnBE=s0-d-e1-ft" style="margin-top: 5px;" title="placenta and fetus diagram" width="200" /></a>First of all, a normal placenta<i> (the baby gets
nourishment through this)</i> and umbilical cord insertion looks like the
picture to the right. It is on the upper back of the uterus <i>(where the
baby is) </i>and the umbilical cord goes right into the middle of it. The
perinatologist <i>(baby expert) </i>said to think of the placenta as a mushroom
top and the umbilical cord should go right into the middle of it like
the mushroom stem. Mine doesn't look like that.</div>
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I have what is called velamentous cord insertion. The
umbilical cord inserted into the side of the placenta instead of the
middle and the blood vessels that are usually fully protected within the
umbilical cord are going crazy all over. They are within the fetal
membranes (basically what makes up the amniotic sac - <i>what ruptures when
the "water breaks"</i>). <br />
<br />This wouldn't be a huge problem and happens in 1 out of 100
pregnancies, but my placenta is also lying low, close to the cervix <i>
(opening where baby will come out)</i> and so those unprotected blood
vessels are between the cervix and the baby, as it shows in the image
below. <br />
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What
that means is that if the baby were to be born vaginally, his body
would break the blood vessels (which contain<i> his</i> blood) and he would
bleed out in a matter of minutes. That could also happen if I were just
to go into labor and the blood vessels were severed. </div>
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Another possible complication is that as he grows bigger he could compress
those blood vessels and cut off his circulation and nutrients.</div>
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<b>The Plan</b></div>
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Because
of these things there is a plan in place. The plan is that I will be on
hospital bed rest at 32 weeks and deliver via c-section by 34 weeks
(my due date is July 2 and 32 weeks is May 2). I'll need to be in the hospital for constant
monitoring of the baby to make sure he's not compressing the blood
vessels and in case I go into early labor. </div>
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I also need to "take it easy" this pregnancy, which I
will, but in reality there isn't any research saying that this is
necessary this early on. It's just being extra cautious. As my OB said,
I'm still a mom and have to take care of my kids, but if there's ever
someone else around to lift and hold Emma (17 months old), they'll need to do it. <br />
<br />I will be working with both the perinatologist and my regluar OB.
They will keep in contact with each other to make the best plan.
Luckily, both of them have had experience with vasa previa. From my
research I've learned that many have never dealt with this before. It's
quite rare. Depending on where you look they say it's 1 in every
2500-3000 pregnancies. So we got lucky ;). One perinatologist on a forum
was saying that he sees about 6000 women a year for ultrasounds and
such and he sees about one case of this every other year. Crazy! So
yeah, I'm extremely grateful that both doctors have experience with
this.<br />
<br />I'll be going in for extra monitoring to make sure I don't need to
go in to the hospital earlier and to check on the baby's growth. Around
28 weeks they'll do steroid shots to get his lungs growing. Even with
this they say to still plan on the baby being in the NICU for at least a
week, perhaps longer, who knows. I'm hoping that since my other babies
have been so big and healthy that he will be bigger and stronger than
the average 34 week old :). I'm also hoping that the doctor will end up deciding that I'll be okay to wait till 35 weeks. <br />
<br />Obviously, things could change as time goes on, but that's the plan for now.</div>
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As
difficult as this is we're mostly feeling extremely grateful for the
ultra sound techs who spotted this! It's not a routine thing to check
(since it's so rare) and it was barely caught. If anyone has great
ideas for thank you gifts to give them, let me know! So even though
things will be a bit complicated/stressful during the month of May and we'll have a sweet little preemie, this is the
best outcome for our little boy and we're feeling extremely blessed to
have discovered it. </div>
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If you have any questions about any of it, feel free to
ask! I'm finding it therapeutic to talk about it (especially since it's
consuming my thoughts at the moment). </div>
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Everything really should work out, but we could still use prayers. :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-90410268132986106862013-03-24T22:32:00.001-06:002013-03-24T22:32:47.168-06:00Playing Catch-up<p>Since I haven’t updated since Emma’s birth (which was Sept. 27, not 26… I need this reminder because I was telling people the wrong date for a few months. Whoops. Glad Joel’s mom is better with dates than I am and corrected me. Now I need to change it at the doctor’s office…) and Emma is almost 6 months old, I figure it’s about time I let those of you who care know what’s going on.</p> <p>First, an update on my family members because holy smokes a ton is going on with them! (I’m going to update on their kids, spouses, everything for those high school and college friends who know my family, but haven’t heard much in awhile.)</p> <ul> <li>In January my parents moved to London. Crazy, I know. Pretty awesome, though. It’s for work and they’ll be there 1-2 years. We miss them, but are so happy they get to have this adventure. Yay for Skype! And for <a href="http://thewhitehouseinlondon.blogspot.com/">blogs</a>. <li>Kim doesn’t have any big changes happening to her, but that’s okay. Living in Chile with your family for 6 years as an ex-pat gets you off the hook for awhile. <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qIjY4EXYbUo/UU_S4_OEHXI/AAAAAAAAGJk/EG1WaCNEHQI/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> Her and Dave now live in Minnesota (gorgeous!) and have 4 darling kids. <li>Brooke and Shaun just had their 5th child, Shaun is graduating from BYU in a few months and they’ll be moving to Texas for his job!!! Crazy, huh? New baby and moving within two months of each other. Exciting stuff! Emma and her new baby, Kenzie, are about 6 months apart. Love that <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qIjY4EXYbUo/UU_S4_OEHXI/AAAAAAAAGJk/EG1WaCNEHQI/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">. <li>For those who don’t know, this is where I fit in. We had a baby in September, so that’s pretty exciting. <li>Ryan and Rosa Lee have a cute 2 1/2 year old, Liam. Ryan’s graduating with his masters next month and they’ll be moving to St. George for his job. He’s doing landscape architecture. If you ever want to see some of his work, visit my parents backyard. Amazing! <li>Nathan is a science teacher in St. George. Seriously, how crazy is that?! His students love him and Kaylee loves being able to tell everyone that her uncle teaches science (she’s obsessed with science and wants to be a scientist when she grows up). <li>Paige and Colton had their first baby, Lillia, in January! She has Paige’s eyes and is absolutely adorable. Emma likes to eat her. I do too. Can’t help it when babies are so cute and yummy. They’re living in my parents house while my parents are in London. <li>Kelsi is engaged! Her and Colby will be getting married at the end of April. We really like Colby and are so happy for them. Helping her plan her wedding while my parents are away has been a lot of work, but it is fun. I’m glad to finally be able to get the wedding planning bug out (I was majoring in recreation management with the plan to be a wedding planner for a few months. After a short internship at Thanksgiving Point I changed my mind and did recreation management youth leadership with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation).</li></ul> <p>Now on to my little family (and this one comes with pictures):</p> <p>Emma is almost 6 months and as cute as can be! She is a really sweet baby. She just likes to be held all. the. time. Makes it hard to get much done. Good thing she’s adorable! She’s rolling around and getting close to sitting up on her own. She absolutely adores Kaylee and Logan and they feel the same way about her. They even like sharing their stuffed animals with her:<br><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TlRDbCeCeJY/UU_S5vLdhrI/AAAAAAAAGJs/wEZCPRQsbBA/s1600-h/IMG_8371%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8371" border="0" alt="IMG_8371" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Xp7ZRNotOuo/UU_S6vwljDI/AAAAAAAAGJ0/dM7WSo0gRCw/IMG_8371_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="559" height="438"></a></p> <p>Kaylee and Logan love going to the library. Logan’s favorite books are the graphic novels (comic books). Joel loves when we get them, as well. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_XxOimldMac/UU_S7Yk2XqI/AAAAAAAAGJ8/3R4WiWDr5YQ/s1600-h/IMG_8053%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8053" border="0" alt="IMG_8053" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5CmKRVaOZLk/UU_S7zFKdkI/AAAAAAAAGKE/w0prkw7QP6E/IMG_8053_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="569" height="440"></a></p> <p>Note: This is the first (and only) time we’ve put curlers in Kaylee’s hair. We put underwear on her head to keep them in place. She thought that was awesome. (The curls turned out cute… we just haven’t had time to do it since).</p> <p>We went to St. George for our anniversary in February. Emma wore her first swimsuit! It was my swimsuit as a baby. My mom made it <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qIjY4EXYbUo/UU_S4_OEHXI/AAAAAAAAGJk/EG1WaCNEHQI/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">. (BTW, we went swimming indoors. It SNOWED that weekend in St. George and the wind was FREEZING! It was still fun, though.) <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-x1ZTJCKXDv8/UU_S8qNQdGI/AAAAAAAAGKM/StUKmpOx-A8/s1600-h/IMG_8107%25255B6%25255D.jpg"></p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8107" border="0" alt="IMG_8107" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aYSflZAMtlU/UU_S9NcZu1I/AAAAAAAAGKU/0Q8XP5oIKW8/IMG_8107_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="351" height="482"></a> <p>The kids were thrilled to visit Nathan’s classroom! Especially Kaylee, since she wants to be a scientist when she grows up (Kaylee wanted Logan to be her science assistant, but he wants to be a detective, so now her cousin, Connor, is going to be her assistant. Hope he’s okay with that…). <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WyF1DdIHQFI/UU_S9otCZ4I/AAAAAAAAGKc/nNdz5JdZxrs/s1600-h/IMG_8128%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8128" border="0" alt="IMG_8128" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VCdLBTQA9EM/UU_S-N1_XgI/AAAAAAAAGKk/oPr1aD2kA28/IMG_8128_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="534" height="418"></a></p> <p>They’re all going to be good students someday. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-a6p3nFwz3YQ/UU_S-s13FmI/AAAAAAAAGKs/D97Am6A5Rw4/s1600-h/IMG_8116%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8116" border="0" alt="IMG_8116" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hEZBUHeBir8/UU_S_kuoOWI/AAAAAAAAGK0/oeUHh1K_ukc/IMG_8116_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="552" height="426"></a></p> <p>And so is “The Other Dave.” <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u5u1ddp-6LM/UU_TAVGoN0I/AAAAAAAAGK8/dDWoXe8VTmU/s1600-h/IMG_8118%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8118" border="0" alt="IMG_8118" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nUacXa33tP0/UU_TBPnf2PI/AAAAAAAAGLE/tbzjO7S1ZGo/IMG_8118_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="562" height="434"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tZxGaHCjXQ8/UU_TBwK8oOI/AAAAAAAAGLM/oPz8uWCip8w/s1600-h/IMG_8132%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8132" border="0" alt="IMG_8132" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-90p-H_fp_qw/UU_TC0AtRVI/AAAAAAAAGLU/mSCvNpnrp20/IMG_8132_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="563" height="435"></a></p> <p>Logan had a hard time figuring out the microscope. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Tdssmy7AtmA/UU_TDiRs23I/AAAAAAAAGLc/_SaM6q5Oz5I/s1600-h/IMG_8133%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8133" border="0" alt="IMG_8133" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mBKdLhZdnIk/UU_TEd_zJzI/AAAAAAAAGLk/sySSVMHDfw0/IMG_8133_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="436"></a></p> <p>We hiked on the red rocks at Pioneer Park (love that place!). <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TPfdf_KwMSI/UU_TFPoML9I/AAAAAAAAGLs/4Oy8ZyvqQN0/s1600-h/IMG_8178%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8178" border="0" alt="IMG_8178" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3q8guo8NlvE/UU_TGR_HpLI/AAAAAAAAGL0/mWByTd1_n5k/IMG_8178_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="568" height="439"></a></p> <p>I stayed back with Emma while Nate and Joel took Kaylee and Logan up “the narrows.” The guys couldn’t make it (it’s really, really tight), but the kids were already way ahead of them… so they went up without any of us and Joel and Nate ran around and met them at the top. There were some nice girls in front of them that helped them through. The kids thought it was the coolest thing! <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LOB_eQctNZs/UU_TG6qvCLI/AAAAAAAAGL8/OaIEiDgwrbk/s1600-h/IMG_8162%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8162" border="0" alt="IMG_8162" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZcTZB4m0FXw/UU_THq8TqEI/AAAAAAAAGME/eM__BSZOHu0/IMG_8162_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="555" height="429"></a></p> <p>They loved just climbing all over the rock, too. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WxtIDh-mdNE/UU_TIQ2UV5I/AAAAAAAAGMM/-fkIQlVjeNU/s1600-h/IMG_8170%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8170" border="0" alt="IMG_8170" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-krMKZuxkJV0/UU_TJYsPi1I/AAAAAAAAGMU/9WKA4Pz08rY/IMG_8170_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="425"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yPyFeu8kdUc/UU_TKU_arwI/AAAAAAAAGMc/1WM5yAYQoNc/s1600-h/IMG_8167%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8167" border="0" alt="IMG_8167" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uLoDcVeFxRk/UU_TLBqcX4I/AAAAAAAAGMk/2sbGnm0bEhk/IMG_8167_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="563" height="435"></a></p> <p>I was taking pictures on valentine’s day and the kids asked me to take this picture to show that they love each other. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cDYffEwTrWs/UU_TMUYBX5I/AAAAAAAAGMs/saDIMnMMBlI/s1600-h/IMG_8190%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8190" border="0" alt="IMG_8190" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Wtxz_r1qx_g/UU_TNVxgJpI/AAAAAAAAGM0/eh5oG56KQp0/IMG_8190_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="545" height="421"></a></p> <p>Emma LOVED food the first time she had it. Ate it easily, no faces, no spitting it back out. <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-22vVBY0W0wo/UU_TOPIYArI/AAAAAAAAGM8/eaedf73MzlM/s1600-h/IMG_8213%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8213" border="0" alt="IMG_8213" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3ZMCfds2sT8/UU_TPMGDBkI/AAAAAAAAGNE/CHUQ_AY4lBI/IMG_8213_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="538" height="416"></a></p> <p>Kaylee is weird like her Uncle Dave and a sleep mask doesn’t bother her. Also, check out the book next to her: she’s reading Junie B. Jones. Smarty pants.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZSawULfMgw4/UU_TRqufCdI/AAAAAAAAGNM/TYRdTNIhWYg/s1600-h/IMG_8218%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8218" border="0" alt="IMG_8218" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6OjxSljpM3w/UU_TSnZmMVI/AAAAAAAAGNU/5TbPPe6hEss/IMG_8218_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="555" height="429"></a></p> <p>Isn’t he handsome? <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tLBz5nF0ywE/UU_TTbf4S3I/AAAAAAAAGNc/3tbMyOd5nDU/s1600-h/IMG_8074%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8074" border="0" alt="IMG_8074" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MHX2Q1i1bs0/UU_TUixfARI/AAAAAAAAGNk/j8FQx3vPQcI/IMG_8074_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="565" height="436"></a></p> <p>Just like his daddy <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qIjY4EXYbUo/UU_S4_OEHXI/AAAAAAAAGJk/EG1WaCNEHQI/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BYvx18uTl4Q/UU_TVbCskYI/AAAAAAAAGNs/9cUY68y3wQs/s1600-h/IMG_8075%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8075" border="0" alt="IMG_8075" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3ETxvKdHykI/UU_TWHLSgAI/AAAAAAAAGN0/zemUHqOOJ18/IMG_8075_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="574" height="443"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PU8DLJ7DK5A/UU_TW83UOPI/AAAAAAAAGN8/GbklIoSN44Q/s1600-h/IMG_8154%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8154" border="0" alt="IMG_8154" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JUgBcoHVUmo/UU_TXi98aHI/AAAAAAAAGOE/ZH1NwTSdkbw/IMG_8154_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="572" height="442"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uPwQbeOUKNw/UU_TYRjPRdI/AAAAAAAAGOM/yvilIhz7a9A/s1600-h/IMG_8260%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8260" border="0" alt="IMG_8260" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2tcOoYqWQ9Y/UU_TZfGHf6I/AAAAAAAAGOU/qIcfDnxl2d4/IMG_8260_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="587" height="453"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lIW8KLB7tJw/UU_TaN7LeEI/AAAAAAAAGOc/97zKxr_qz48/s1600-h/IMG_8391%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8391" border="0" alt="IMG_8391" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-X1_PH4oQvpo/UU_TbNiyAAI/AAAAAAAAGOk/d6_ZrxIowHA/IMG_8391_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="594" height="459"></a></p>Besides the things from above, and the big events from the past 6 months (Christmas, Halloween, birthdays, etc) we’ve been keeping busy with every day life. I knew three kids would be busy, but it seems <em>really </em>busy. Not harder or anything. Just much busier! There seems to be at least one kid always needing my attention. It’s good though. They’re good kids.<br><br>Kaylee and Logan are in joy school and loving that and the new friends they’ve met there I’m loving it too. Darling kids, good values taught, and awesome new mom friends for me. Joel is keeping busy with work, his calling (elder’s quorum counselor), and Quick Wits. I’ve been running a produce co-op every other week, I teach the 7 year olds in primary (fun calling, especially since I have an awesome team-teacher), planning Kelsi’s wedding with her, and trying to figure out health stuff (if anyone has any favorite paleo recipes, please share!). <br><br>Life is good! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-37592334441565345022012-10-11T21:35:00.001-06:002012-10-11T21:35:16.757-06:00Emma’s Birth<p><strong>Name: </strong>Emma Nicole<br>We chose Emma 1- because we think it’s cute and 2- because we accidentally started a little pattern and decided to sort of keep it going. <strong>J</strong>oel, <strong>K</strong>aylee, <strong>L</strong>ogan, <strong>EM</strong>ma. We tried to come up with “M” names, but Joel’s sister already has a bunch, so we came up with the “Em” sound instead.<br>Both Joel and I have sisters with the middle name of Nicole (Paige and Jenn) and since Emma Nicole sounds cute, we went with that.</p> <p><strong>Height: </strong>21.5 inches</p> <p><strong>Weight: </strong>7.9 lbs (one day after her due date)<br>Kaylee was 8.8 lbs on her due date and Logan was 8.3 lbs, 2 weeks early. Emma is my small baby.</p> <p><strong>Labor/delivery details: </strong></p> <p><em>Believe it or not, this is the quick version. If you’d like more details (especially if you’re interested in unmedicated childbirth) feel free to ask me.</em></p> <p>I had my doctor strip the membranes during my appointment on my due date. I was barely dilated to a 3 at that point. I figured the cramping and contractions would start within a few hours, but they didn’t. Around 8:00 pm I started wondering if maybe I was having contractions, but I wasn’t sure. There were just a few an hour and it felt more like Emma was stretching out, causing my stomach to be firm from her pushing against it and causing a little pain that I figured was from her kicking an organ while she stretched. </p> <p>Joel and I went to bed around midnight (not smart when a baby is coming, I know). I didn’t sleep great and then at 1:00 I woke up from a contraction. It wasn’t very painful, but it was enough to wake me up. I continued to have random contractions for the next hour. They weren’t painful, but I wasn’t able to get back to sleep. </p> <p>At 2:00 they started to hurt more, so I searched for and downloaded a contraction tracker app for my phone. I started tracking the contractions at about 2:15 am. Each contraction was around 45 seconds and at first were between 3 and 5 minutes apart. I figured we needed to follow the 411 guide of contractions meaning they are 4 minutes apart, lasting at least 1 minute, for 1 hour (give or take on each of them). At 2:30ish I woke Joel up and told him we should probably call his mom since it would have been an hour of contraction tracking by the time she got here. He called and we started preparing to go to the hospital. By the time we left the contractions were between 2 and 2 1/2 minutes apart and were more painful.</p> <p>We got to the hospital around 3:50 am. The contractions were worse, but still bearable. Turns out I talk a lot when I’m in pain. They got me up to triage to check me and monitor the contractions. I was at a 6 1/2. </p> <p>They got me into the birthing room (I was so happy I got it – the hospital only has one) about 30 minutes after we got there. The birthing room is reserved for those hoping to do an unmedicated delivery and is really nice. It is very calming with dimmed lighting and has a big tub in it. I got in the tub for 30-40 minutes. As I laid back, eating a sucker (to help with nausea during contractions), Joel commented that it felt like we were at a spa (the lights were nicely dimmed too). In-between contractions I was actually really relaxed, so I agreed with him during those times. But then the contractions got closer together.</p> <p>The nurse had me get out when I felt even a slight urge to push. I got on the bed and the contractions started coming one right after the other. I was not prepared for that pain. I’d read books and knew I needed to try to relax, but nothing I did helped. I’d think that maybe changing positions would help, but when I’d move the pain would intensify. Nurses were up on the bed massaging my back while Joel gave me ice chips and honey sticks. I quickly progressed to a 9 (20-30 minutes?) at which time my doctor came in and broke my water. I laid down after he did so and immediately needed to push. I yelled something about how I was going to push and I hoped I was at a 10 because I was pushing no matter what. </p> <p>The doctor was calmly, but quickly trying to get all suited up and ready. He always had one hand ready to catch her in case he needed to. Luckily, he was ready in time. Then suddenly the contractions and the urge to push stopped. I was still in pain, but it was different. I did feel some burning (“ring of fire” for anyone who has heard of that). It took one or two more pushes and she was out. From water breaking to Emma’s birth it was maybe 3 minutes. Thankfully! I don’t know how anyone can do hours and hours of pushing without an epidural. Emma was born at 5:28 am. Less than 2 hours after we got to the hospital and less than 4 hours from the time I consider I was in active labor. Yay for fast (but not too fast)!</p> <p>So, I was able to do unmedicated. I keep being asked if I’ll do it again. Here’s my answer. If I had to do it again this month then no. The memory of the transition period (the time I was on the bed) is still too vivid. If I was going to do it again in a year or two, then yes, I think so. I figure the memory will dull a lot by then. <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" alt="Winking smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BwHRIiW396I/UHePozLuI7I/AAAAAAAAF-8/KwftDU2cfg4/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile2.png?imgmax=800"> Plus, I loved how alert I was during the pushing stage and right after (“alert,” not necessarily “with it”). </p> <p> </p> <p><em>I actually wrote this a week ago, but didn’t post it because I hadn’t loaded the pictures onto the computer yet. Here’s what I have to add now:</em></p> <p>I for sure want to do unmedicated again next time. It was a really neat experience. Really painful, but cool too. I liked knowing what was going on and not being hooked up to any IV’s. One thing I’ll do differently next time is I’ll have the doctor break my water sooner. Probably right after I’m in transition. Transition was definitely the hardest part and hopefully having the water broken earlier will help that part go faster. </p> <p>Emma is an amazing baby! She’s really calm and sweet and seriously beautiful! Joel was able to take the week following her birth off of work and it felt like a vacation. I was able to snuggle with Emma the whole time and have been really enjoying this newborn stage. </p> <p><br>PICTURE TIME!</p> <p align="center"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-54ZJCQ6tMCM/UHePpWsGSuI/AAAAAAAAF_E/pEvyEUENenI/s1600-h/IMG_72079.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7207" border="0" alt="IMG_7207" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Tzrfam7ITkI/UHePp4HrjFI/AAAAAAAAF_M/X1VlrrX0l2Y/IMG_7207_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="464" height="369"></a><br>I realized I hadn’t taken any belly pictures the whole pregnancy, so we took this right before leaving for the hospital (in-between contractions, of course).</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OQq1Lkza4HQ/UHePq1ihSVI/AAAAAAAAF_U/snk9-ei-Y5Q/s1600-h/IMG_72094.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7209" border="0" alt="IMG_7209" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TYzQZQkcHkI/UHePrWSQZvI/AAAAAAAAF_c/YY933Wm-Ttw/IMG_7209_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="469" height="362"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4ELnEEDTu4o/UHePsRDybbI/AAAAAAAAF_k/2jk_9VL8ZDI/s1600-h/IMG_72107.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7210" border="0" alt="IMG_7210" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5k3IQCvA35g/UHePs0izvcI/AAAAAAAAF_s/5bXTAvJUpQ0/IMG_7210_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" height="371"></a><br>First pictures of Emma (this was after we were moved from labor/delivery (everything from right after birth is on video).</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ET4YKMc1V0Q/UHePtlbTNHI/AAAAAAAAF_0/ZP70_rbEAKc/s1600-h/IMG_72144.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7214" border="0" alt="IMG_7214" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2djYAm3gemo/UHePudD7q6I/AAAAAAAAF_8/BRdqOpxM3gg/IMG_7214_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="482" height="372"></a><br>First bath. They did it the next day and it was in my room. I loved that!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GX8qWDA7Oj0/UHePvMny3iI/AAAAAAAAGAE/hzUWswKikE0/s1600-h/IMG_72184.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7218" border="0" alt="IMG_7218" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ST4aploqyW4/UHePvzsaQ6I/AAAAAAAAGAM/YK8oJssiwrA/IMG_7218_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="492" height="380"></a><br>She loved getting her hair washed!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FIemHSN54ik/UHePw31muQI/AAAAAAAAGAU/68N44v8EHpg/s1600-h/IMG_72204.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7220" border="0" alt="IMG_7220" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JGNE2bLW5cU/UHePx8LUEyI/AAAAAAAAGAc/I01SbHe1DvY/IMG_7220_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="501" height="387"></a><br>Being held by Great-Grandma Wilkey. Emma is her 92nd great-grandbaby!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Wh9YHmdiwvw/UHePy-Y8I2I/AAAAAAAAGAk/_Lzn-CWEOZ4/s1600-h/IMG_72234.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7223" border="0" alt="IMG_7223" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TVxmCuVdpD8/UHePz01Tc4I/AAAAAAAAGAs/tXNSzhdrpag/IMG_7223_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="503" height="389"></a><br>This one is blurry, but I have to post it because it shows how Logan looked most of the time he was at the hospital meeting Emma. The kids were really cute with her and kept commenting on how little she was.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yNs1RkAYoDM/UHeP03o_sGI/AAAAAAAAGA0/3eUGHEFTHIQ/s1600-h/IMG_72284.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7228" border="0" alt="IMG_7228" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2uq7A-FOUrI/UHeP1wLOQTI/AAAAAAAAGA8/Wc1hTSvYOOM/IMG_7228_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="520" height="402"></a><br>First family picture</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_LVm3N39CKo/UHeP2itsx6I/AAAAAAAAGBE/O9DtnrQXIYs/s1600-h/IMG_72324.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7232" border="0" alt="IMG_7232" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bg-FTCpj2tw/UHeP3rIARxI/AAAAAAAAGBM/dLB-hTe-aeo/IMG_7232_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="378" height="513"></a><br>Holding her little sister for the first time. </p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dsumnqjvLkE/UHeP4ktwUmI/AAAAAAAAGBU/2twqLMYqyBI/s1600-h/IMG_72335.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7233" border="0" alt="IMG_7233" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NFIN94If3rI/UHeP5eSayTI/AAAAAAAAGBc/Q3b3qAX1xk8/IMG_7233_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="404"></a><br>Logan wanted to touch her and give her kisses, but he wouldn’t actually hold her because her belly button was “gross.” He was asking to see her hands, feet, and then tummy. He was grossed out by the umbilical cord. (Don’t worry, now that it’s fallen off he loves to hold her.)</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pXASIlCfJS4/UHeP6CMZNFI/AAAAAAAAGBk/0MQrqcthagg/s1600-h/IMG_72554.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7255" border="0" alt="IMG_7255" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ey_yN2yKmr8/UHeP7ApZkCI/AAAAAAAAGBs/Q0UFvc_GUP0/IMG_7255_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="527" height="407"></a><br>Ready to go home!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-t8dH6qCZRcc/UHeP7p_74kI/AAAAAAAAGB0/vGTuSugmI5A/s1600-h/IMG_72824.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7282" border="0" alt="IMG_7282" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-syJGM8UhDD0/UHeP8dkhtTI/AAAAAAAAGB8/bQieqPzQT7A/IMG_7282_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="529" height="409"></a><br>She is seriously so beautiful!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-26915689409021794102012-08-29T17:35:00.001-06:002012-08-29T17:35:36.613-06:00Whose Kid is This?<p>I’ve got to do some bragging about Kaylee for a bit.<br><br>Kaylee is 4 1/2 years old. She’ll be 5 on November 14. </p> <p>This is her “journal.”<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gXyJRNh2eZs/UD6nOtlOEAI/AAAAAAAAF8o/xnbK7Csu1do/s1600-h/IMG_7114%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7114" border="0" alt="IMG_7114" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-AhbxdLeNz7s/UD6nPacSFaI/AAAAAAAAF8w/70iVfUCYuC8/IMG_7114_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="473" height="371"></a></p> <p>She’ll spend a few hours each day writing and drawing in it. It’s quite adorable. </p> <p>Today she wrote this (don’t worry… I asked her permission to share it with you. It is her journal after all <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JHmYbQJOLek/UD6nQ5WysZI/AAAAAAAAF84/4tam4X0aQf8/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">):</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-42DKAfNpMa0/UD6nReufIeI/AAAAAAAAF9A/kc-jPfCCcwE/s1600-h/IMG_7116%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7116" border="0" alt="IMG_7116" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WxD-for0xUI/UD6nR_wljzI/AAAAAAAAF9I/NoXuhtY_KGw/IMG_7116_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="488"></a></p> <p>In case you can’t tell what that says, here it is (it goes from the left page to right for three lines then just down the right page. Then it switches back to the left page):</p> <blockquote> <p>TTODAY I EM FFRITTIN BBI A SPIDDR SO I EM RITEG <em>(stay on right page and go down)</em> BEECUS THAT IS NNOT SCAREE (<em>go back to left page) </em>AND THAT SPIDR IS BLACK AND YELO</p></blockquote> <p>Translation:</p> <blockquote> <p>T-today I am f-frightened b-by a spi-d-der so I am writing because that is n-not scary. And that spider is black and yellow. </p> <p>(<em>She purposefully put double letters on some words to make it sound like she was stuttering since she was “f-frightened.”)</em></p></blockquote> <p>How adorable is that?! She’s self-taught, too. She just started writing on her own. I don’t practice with her or anything. For someone who hasn’t done any schooling (not even preschool), that’s impressive to Joel and I! </p> <p>The only things I helped her with was when she asked me if ‘scary’ had a ‘c’ or ‘k’ in it, except she asked it like this: “does ‘scary’ have a ‘c’ like in ‘cat’ or a ‘k’ like in ‘kite’?” And whether ‘black’ had a “c, k, or both?” </p> <p>Yeah. She’s a smart one. And she still has a full year before kindergarten. I have the feeling she’s going to get bored.</p> <p>Ok, I’m done bragging now. <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JHmYbQJOLek/UD6nQ5WysZI/AAAAAAAAF84/4tam4X0aQf8/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-74025823927855347102012-08-20T23:24:00.001-06:002012-08-20T23:30:41.279-06:00Quick Update from Past 4 Months<i>Edited to add: all of the pictures were formatted nicely before I hit publish. I don't know what happened after that. It'll be too hard to fix, so please forgive the awful picture layout. </i><br />
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Life has been so busy, so I’ve completely neglected blogging and since life is only going to get busier (#3 is due Sept. 26… it’s a girl, btw. I don’t think I ever announced that) I figured I’d do a real quick update of some highlights from the past few months. This is going to be long, so don’t feel bad if you don’t look at it. Except immediate family. I expect you to look at it all <img alt="Winking smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BTAUVaIQRG8/UDMaJWCF62I/AAAAAAAAFqo/KXnnNLAt5ns/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none;" />.<br />
In May we drove to Minnesota to visit my sister, Kim, and her family. It was a ton of driving, but it went really smoothly! On the way there we visited Mt. Rushmore. On the way back we visited my cousin, Heidi, and her adorable new baby in North Dakota. It was all so fun and really deserves multiple posts of its own, but this’ll have to do.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Nf3RWrkFXSs/UDMaKMp0QKI/AAAAAAAAFqw/yh_tFkzDSVs/s1600-h/IMG_6269%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6269" border="0" height="476" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FBxOrBLSQDA/UDMaL6BksVI/AAAAAAAAFq4/1QO8z4ajVhw/IMG_6269_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6269" width="351" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8GANPkq-b0U/UDMaMR2X_wI/AAAAAAAAFrA/Gn4iVGDfZ-4/s1600-h/IMG_6332%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6332" border="0" height="392" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ekB7M1EwmNM/UDMaM9Ick_I/AAAAAAAAFrI/yPg5Tb2JFVo/IMG_6332_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6332" width="282" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-102zIHN1ix8/UDMaNUs53NI/AAAAAAAAFrQ/rwRdnbnhDb8/s1600-h/IMG_6372%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6372" border="0" height="390" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6wvrC82tALk/UDMaOBFhwyI/AAAAAAAAFrY/CqA5XokEPI0/IMG_6372_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6372" width="280" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-InDpyMd7Tgg/UDMaOoSABaI/AAAAAAAAFrg/7ZIuHvkXwmo/s1600-h/IMG_6444%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="IMG_6444" border="0" height="247" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_iKELhe-bJk/UDMaPETFg2I/AAAAAAAAFro/9UQnkXx4raE/IMG_6444_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; float: left; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6630" width="301" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pnpWtBBvQ1o/UDMaciTPHTI/AAAAAAAAFtw/_FJx3KO_WBQ/s1600-h/IMG_6631%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6631" border="0" height="241" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-n9p7KbIpELU/UDMadLku76I/AAAAAAAAFt4/ro7aHlAC7eI/IMG_6631_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6631" width="291" /></a><br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uYKfz6LjhgE/UDMad5igUaI/AAAAAAAAFuA/a29QP7AVj0M/s1600-h/MOA%252520Log%252520Ride%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="MOA Log Ride" border="0" height="437" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IN2m7l7TBz0/UDMaeVp5cFI/AAAAAAAAFuI/hRqAmQ9oJD0/MOA%252520Log%252520Ride_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="MOA Log Ride" width="343" /></a><br />
The morning after we got back from Minnesota (where I’d love to live, btw!) the kids started two weeks of swimming lessons. They loved it! <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8NPT8_PZDqM/UDMafJ4zQbI/AAAAAAAAFuQ/rei6hfNaDmA/s1600-h/IMG_6655%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6655" border="0" height="304" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-h24VtRWbbnA/UDMafmVBECI/AAAAAAAAFuY/K3PA2vaMiMI/IMG_6655_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6655" width="373" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Lg3npvkVRYk/UDMagYJTOsI/AAAAAAAAFug/5EJHx7CGDN8/s1600-h/IMG_6721%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6721" border="0" height="301" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-O52vNRxjZN4/UDMahEc--BI/AAAAAAAAFuo/Msnrv3BiDPw/IMG_6721_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6721" width="215" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-k-D-52IXukY/UDMahmon3wI/AAAAAAAAFuw/k9DY-Ymy-5Q/s1600-h/IMG_6727%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6727" border="0" height="241" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gUPx3EOvnWs/UDMajTWwBMI/AAAAAAAAFu4/p9TmApx0rTY/IMG_6727_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6727" width="305" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oeNs6aMFCHI/UDMakKVrT0I/AAAAAAAAFvA/2CK_5RZnSUA/s1600-h/IMG_6714%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6714" border="0" height="231" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-L5on8-MZm0s/UDMakr1gzWI/AAAAAAAAFvI/guTtxQo2l8k/IMG_6714_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6714" width="292" /></a><br />
Kaylee had her Joy School graduation.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-itm_Ed7yfmI/UDMalKet-RI/AAAAAAAAFvQ/luGAeYODFAg/s1600-h/IMG_6700%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6700" border="0" height="364" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rLaly0MP7Xs/UDMalvLDsOI/AAAAAAAAFvY/s8rZ4l3FsiI/IMG_6700_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6700" width="471" /></a><br />
Then Kim and Dave came to Utah to visit, so we did a lot of partying with family.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-schfjrLi6CU/UDMamkfOmhI/AAAAAAAAFvg/EYtVgXsK0Xk/s1600-h/IMG_6734%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6734" border="0" height="366" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--IYIxwnqV9w/UDManMy-SDI/AAAAAAAAFvo/sIa--z1wrdQ/IMG_6734_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6734" width="474" /></a><br />
Which included a Wilkey Family Reunion (camping at Payson Lakes). Joel wasn’t able to take off work, so I took the kids up. Even with cleaning Logan up every 20 minutes or so, he still looked like this the majority of the time:<br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YPNZgRKAg8E/UDMaoCPPJCI/AAAAAAAAFvw/hXqxXG5tGzY/s1600-h/IMG_6774%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6774" border="0" height="314" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RkJtOQekTOU/UDMaoiA1VTI/AAAAAAAAFv4/850gfs4ieJI/IMG_6774_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6774" width="232" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WkVR9LLb5CA/UDMapQKMu2I/AAAAAAAAFwA/7aWc71pRCx0/s1600-h/IMG_6776%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6776" border="0" height="284" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gBvpvX5A3Vc/UDMap5TM52I/AAAAAAAAFwI/AYuvAgkxR9w/IMG_6776_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6776" width="367" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QfI2twLPiJQ/UDMarHKhO0I/AAAAAAAAFwQ/t5zqlaJ6NjY/s1600-h/IMG_6782%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6782" border="0" height="228" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-p4xgTBzYib0/UDMarkHbOTI/AAAAAAAAFwY/WsCJhIPeMxQ/IMG_6782_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6782" width="294" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Hpp2Dlj2X-A/UDMasahsLII/AAAAAAAAFwg/jDe64UR6-YY/s1600-h/IMG_6800%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6800" border="0" height="228" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TPWRWcyN6IM/UDMasyB_dII/AAAAAAAAFwo/3ZE9wAy4JQo/IMG_6800_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6800" width="294" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v0nOMLAY_rg/UDMatqe99CI/AAAAAAAAFww/bRQhwb5rNaM/s1600-h/IMG_6815%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6815" border="0" height="230" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-K1rlX9on59A/UDMaufXnMvI/AAAAAAAAFw4/3jUj5Z0jJFA/IMG_6815_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6815" width="297" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-o1-2kvaOpy0/UDMavOzWfmI/AAAAAAAAFxA/JQ3jzwuYkwc/s1600-h/IMG_6819%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6819" border="0" height="231" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZVpsQH2Ici0/UDMavkj2nqI/AAAAAAAAFxI/Qww1hD4UJZQ/IMG_6819_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6819" width="298" /></a><br />
We had cousins Connor and Cambree stay with us for a few days. <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5ZKSNVvW1Lo/UDMawZuXW_I/AAAAAAAAFxQ/n6p5x4V6l84/s1600-h/IMG_6823%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6823" border="0" height="367" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-w_EJ0Cnz4S4/UDMawzjbc2I/AAAAAAAAFxY/adB6JRBVPVo/IMG_6823_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6823" width="475" /></a><br />
We (well, Joel and the kids) dressed up in Spider-man outfits to get some free food from Carl’s Jr.<br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gWerDdQmhAs/UDMaxiEfC9I/AAAAAAAAFxg/sRDlqtmaNn8/s1600-h/IMG_6835%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6835" border="0" height="238" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-R7f04nUVi-0/UDMayUOynvI/AAAAAAAAFxo/8xXwGF-9aLI/IMG_6835_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6835" width="294" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bRLV1zBhXs4/UDMay7aGGbI/AAAAAAAAFxw/VTiNYAtdWQg/s1600-h/IMG_6837%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6837" border="0" height="233" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nxO1I9MPu1U/UDMazT_oFGI/AAAAAAAAFx4/BIQvdZE3Gkg/IMG_6837_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6837" width="296" /></a><br />
We had the 4th of July party at the Burgener’s.<br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mY3lDc-IqV8/UDMa0Hic-bI/AAAAAAAAFyA/5J5ZqmlJsrs/s1600-h/IMG_6841%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6841" border="0" height="233" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2XilL8IOrrA/UDMa0zSchcI/AAAAAAAAFyI/GC5u3JyveMg/IMG_6841_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6841" width="301" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bByBBiU3nXk/UDMa1nSXuJI/AAAAAAAAFyQ/2_hYWzJ_x8c/s1600-h/IMG_6842%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6842" border="0" height="230" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-117cGMeM3t4/UDMa2EJzUQI/AAAAAAAAFyY/Bz7CdYpTUC0/IMG_6842_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6842" width="297" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ns23cC1T4hA/UDMa2hR_rWI/AAAAAAAAFyg/8vw6SsBKooQ/s1600-h/IMG_6854%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6854" border="0" height="233" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ihXzrY_o0IU/UDMa3TuExKI/AAAAAAAAFyo/IEfr54WRuow/IMG_6854_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6854" width="301" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oQbl6vlYff4/UDMa36zkWxI/AAAAAAAAFyw/u9uvAbGCBG4/s1600-h/IMG_6858%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6858" border="0" height="229" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5lhtY69NZCo/UDMa4jeiD5I/AAAAAAAAFy4/_JgZ_NfFdtA/IMG_6858_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6858" width="296" /></a><br />
And then another one with the Hilton’s.<br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Di3X90snEyY/UDMa5dvNNII/AAAAAAAAFzA/hfZB-ezLkHw/s1600-h/IMG_6867%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6867" border="0" height="233" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Epch_t0FtA8/UDMa6D1FUeI/AAAAAAAAFzI/jTU2Q0AbtyM/IMG_6867_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6867" width="295" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--YlN-siIed8/UDMa7en156I/AAAAAAAAFzQ/5P6QzXoODXk/s1600-h/IMG_6860%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6860" border="0" height="232" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-G7Ec1DobIWs/UDMa7w52y_I/AAAAAAAAFzY/yZPZfEZMpyA/IMG_6860_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6860" width="293" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xQqizk5tzIM/UDMa8jCOwhI/AAAAAAAAFzg/WFW5IL0X_go/s1600-h/IMG_6876%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6876" border="0" height="317" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZT8rnY_PNi4/UDMa9cCbAxI/AAAAAAAAFzo/wtaWWzG4gUQ/IMG_6876_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6876" width="234" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KPKUDBCTYiw/UDMa9xrdGdI/AAAAAAAAFzw/CFy5BYkE4bQ/s1600-h/IMG_6883%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6883" border="0" height="287" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-c57g8kq_ELA/UDMa-QG1iBI/AAAAAAAAFz4/TNjJNCaRcf4/IMG_6883_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6883" width="363" /></a><br />
And the Hilton 4th party meant Joel’s sister, Jenn, and her family were visiting!<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S5F1fUAWang/UDMa_Qh8SpI/AAAAAAAAF0A/NTUQCEXuRlU/s1600-h/IMG_6891%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6891" border="0" height="352" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eNaX_TuCWlM/UDMa_9z6MRI/AAAAAAAAF0I/JOZQREmBhC4/IMG_6891_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6891" width="456" /></a><br />
Since we like free food, we again dressed up for some. This time as cows for free meals at Chic-fil-A. I even participated this time.<br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-r5Dn8weoFO4/UDMbAn6ylcI/AAAAAAAAF0Q/fJogYixHIGQ/s1600-h/IMG_6893%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6893" border="0" height="297" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fiK3WvolZ5c/UDMbBPE6EdI/AAAAAAAAF0Y/x7be2Ur_MKU/IMG_6893_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6893" width="217" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eUV7qaJ3Naw/UDMbCNfhsCI/AAAAAAAAF0g/0uz5eaPBZX8/s1600-h/IMG_6896%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6896" border="0" height="291" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-avUQDfrZscQ/UDMbCo2GywI/AAAAAAAAF0o/gwDTdvzdjDU/IMG_6896_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6896" width="376" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QfbyvSDbmcw/UDMbDdgkKHI/AAAAAAAAF0w/_JEzfYZ-Ju0/s1600-h/IMG_6895%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6895" border="0" height="339" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eyUuy1rHfug/UDMbEAS28-I/AAAAAAAAF04/pEn0i11_Tmk/IMG_6895_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6895" width="250" /></a><br />
We did a fireworks show on the 24th. I have to add, I HATE the newly legal fireworks!!! Of the 3 different times I’ve watched them there has been one that has malfunctioned and shot into the crowd. SCARY! The kids liked them, but thought they were a bit loud.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--AMvymxTiQg/UDMbE9WNnRI/AAAAAAAAF1A/2PUTuVlWnfc/s1600-h/IMG_6939%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6939" border="0" height="223" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8tNn-gbKD1w/UDMbGt4hHAI/AAAAAAAAF1I/PwnX4lL_5zU/IMG_6939_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6939" width="288" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3O3tDNi45GU/UDMbHeadaSI/AAAAAAAAF1Q/G7P_0GPb99w/s1600-h/IMG_6941%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6941" border="0" height="221" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fIWe5h83x6E/UDMbH9_NahI/AAAAAAAAF1Y/KOqw8gt83uM/IMG_6941_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6941" width="285" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mNsYLJEWWh8/UDMbIQzM1RI/AAAAAAAAF1g/OhrHZ3eLTb8/s1600-h/IMG_6942%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6942" border="0" height="248" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6r3lU6TfTKk/UDMbJFhPy2I/AAAAAAAAF1o/bKGyqBrbB1A/IMG_6942_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6942" width="320" /></a><br />
Joel took me and the kids to our first ever drive-in! We saw Ice Age 4 and Brave. Both mediocre movies, but we had a blast, nonetheless. Seriously. I loved it (for some reason I didn’t think I would).<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8AWEtZDeoKs/UDMbJuygkkI/AAAAAAAAF1w/3uuX_pd52Zg/s1600-h/IMG_6944%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6944" border="0" height="234" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xaabEduN0So/UDMbKT7xwfI/AAAAAAAAF14/ryMSoNY6b14/IMG_6944_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6944" width="296" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dJMo-D1w1nE/UDMbLIrPbrI/AAAAAAAAF2A/IRIIUzTkP2U/s1600-h/IMG_6945%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6945" border="0" height="232" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-w9n8dYvyBs8/UDMbLtsqOaI/AAAAAAAAF2I/0gWwVs9pVNY/IMG_6945_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6945" width="300" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-P-lxKI-4M00/UDMbMdzcRoI/AAAAAAAAF2Q/0LokLb39wAU/s1600-h/IMG_6947%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6947" border="0" height="261" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1bIY5KtC0Gc/UDMbM6qqJoI/AAAAAAAAF2Y/9FL79BtQDZM/IMG_6947_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6947" width="337" /></a><br />
We went with friends to visit the Brigham City Temple and have a little family home evening up there. Our stake wants each family to have a picture in front of the temple and to do a bunch of other things in preparation for the dedication. <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yCh0VHz0c_E/UDMbNcJOTMI/AAAAAAAAF2g/fRvu_bMPFRo/s1600-h/IMG_6956%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6956" border="0" height="495" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5lSiUb8AnX0/UDMbN1inkeI/AAAAAAAAF2o/Ukg9Qd36LIA/IMG_6956_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6956" width="365" /></a><br />
We celebrated Logan’s 3rd birthday with a big superhero party. He’s obsessed (even more so since the party). That took a ton of my time to plan, but I loved doing it.<br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zybu4eA9f4I/UDMbPB9t-VI/AAAAAAAAF2w/s7rn8dChgMo/s1600-h/IMG_6987%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6987" border="0" height="227" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YBVGk-y5E_I/UDMbPoJvgMI/AAAAAAAAF24/LrVE8H1PKOE/IMG_6987_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6987" width="293" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zFgoLXkMoXI/UDMbQo1Bb3I/AAAAAAAAF3A/R-zAdf32lpM/s1600-h/IMG_6993%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6993" border="0" height="228" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iqvU11r-lIc/UDMbReYdZsI/AAAAAAAAF3I/M_snAMZQSQA/IMG_6993_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6993" width="294" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1v32GEqClm4/UDMbRzx10AI/AAAAAAAAF3Q/M4kj5NCUyO0/s1600-h/IMG_7020%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7020" border="0" height="229" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vf8x8bDtg90/UDMbTKM7hGI/AAAAAAAAF3Y/tk9L7Vnxxxc/IMG_7020_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_7020" width="296" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JZwm-qLyPlE/UDMbUJHffgI/AAAAAAAAF3g/inZMLYhKAuo/s1600-h/IMG_6985%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6985" border="0" height="224" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zfyhQHtVEXs/UDMbU3uVrUI/AAAAAAAAF3o/pxmAyidgnCE/IMG_6985_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6985" width="290" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_uYBYN4ttaw/UDMbVvG0dkI/AAAAAAAAF3w/7kYUmBxSJ3Y/s1600-h/IMG_6984%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6984" border="0" height="351" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GGyeMWQ6LMA/UDMbWhNmidI/AAAAAAAAF34/0mM-rfrKRA8/IMG_6984_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6984" width="259" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XQT0L6YLSQ0/UDMbXHKiToI/AAAAAAAAF4A/UQmX49WEwf4/s1600-h/IMG_6963%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6963" border="0" height="237" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JaR7XfVKDSw/UDMbXujX2uI/AAAAAAAAF4I/oXwrAzVZu_s/IMG_6963_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6963" width="306" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5I1BGS6mMNY/UDMbYSG1ABI/AAAAAAAAF4Q/LOHFtCOIUvY/s1600-h/IMG_6960%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6960" border="0" height="248" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q7JgajdOtQY/UDMbZJN7FBI/AAAAAAAAF4Y/2qQ1p0GgiQk/IMG_6960_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6960" width="321" /></a><br />
On Logan’s actual birthday he chose to go to Chic-fil-A for dinner and then bowling/arcading (because we went bowling for Kaylee’s bday). He also got a fun rollercoaster that he’s enjoying.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EhBcMeDbXZ4/UDMbZlj2gFI/AAAAAAAAF4g/oxbedDZjL7E/s1600-h/IMG_7044%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7044" border="0" height="232" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_0z49TupGNc/UDMbbAhmKPI/AAAAAAAAF4o/vdrAd5RzKko/IMG_7044_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_7044" width="300" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UidiIJoWx04/UDMbcjwZs-I/AAAAAAAAF4w/FrNjRMVfx4s/s1600-h/IMG_7050%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7050" border="0" height="230" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9S_cKCLYa3I/UDMbdPzq8TI/AAAAAAAAF44/hDbA5w1VR8w/IMG_7050_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_7050" width="297" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RpjeBBZG0Hk/UDMbdhm1EiI/AAAAAAAAF5A/l4-xJgJ7XlM/s1600-h/IMG_7051%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7051" border="0" height="232" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OOpXZMdKkFw/UDMbeDrzguI/AAAAAAAAF5I/8i4wP-k9Vrk/IMG_7051_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_7051" width="300" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OkkhJoAvrzQ/UDMbe_GXyGI/AAAAAAAAF5Q/4kVUEopE0Yg/s1600-h/IMG_7053%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7053" border="0" height="231" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5dX-72B1qRk/UDMbfHzSogI/AAAAAAAAF5Y/1ymynw2BBMc/IMG_7053_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_7053" width="299" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UaKpvAbzIcw/UDMbf49OmHI/AAAAAAAAF5g/XOXq90hNjaE/s1600-h/IMG_7057%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7057" border="0" height="231" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oRLWBW4Px0w/UDMbgug4j3I/AAAAAAAAF5o/skcn6Q_FH7w/IMG_7057_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_7057" width="298" /></a><br />
I’ve also been working on projects, running a produce co-op every other week, and trying to get the nursery ready for our sweet girl. Joel’s been working hard on the yard (man it’s been hot outside!), with work (he got a promotion and is an editor!) and with young men/scouts. The kids have been playing hard and relaxing a lot.<br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vn4DtDqkdGE/UDMbhRJqu-I/AAAAAAAAF5w/iPpwR3fexpM/s1600-h/IMG_7086%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7086" border="0" height="337" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-I1BjCHs9IqY/UDMbh8rNJPI/AAAAAAAAF54/17QMtFte45w/IMG_7086_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_7086" width="249" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iOQKCED4DYo/UDMbihpXzII/AAAAAAAAF6A/a9JLR75xwkc/s1600-h/IMG_7097%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7097" border="0" height="271" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lzRGjplDLZQ/UDMbjLjC48I/AAAAAAAAF6I/MErIz74m7sA/IMG_7097_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_7097" width="350" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2P-1QsWyC9c/UDMbj4oBR5I/AAAAAAAAF6Q/rvTqf0q9fUs/s1600-h/IMG_6948%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6948" border="0" height="231" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kbavJX7pX5c/UDMbkZS14TI/AAAAAAAAF6Y/2OfbxeGHpCQ/IMG_6948_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6948" width="298" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_jzAEq4ryBY/UDMbk8QCeAI/AAAAAAAAF6g/1NTH0Y7jfsg/s1600-h/IMG_6904%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6904" border="0" height="231" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WYul5pYOsHI/UDMbmok1mFI/AAAAAAAAF6o/yDjc_aBs144/IMG_6904_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6904" width="299" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Yx-qJcdL1eE/UDMbnMmmuLI/AAAAAAAAF6w/-9WHPIbzLSc/s1600-h/IMG_7077%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7077" border="0" height="241" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-D09N9w3X02Y/UDMbniMiW8I/AAAAAAAAF64/M3r3H1IlnvE/IMG_7077_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_7077" width="312" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FI_zr5l31S0/UDMboB0_2-I/AAAAAAAAF7A/g3OZ7TCqPUo/s1600-h/IMG_7068%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7068" border="0" height="324" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S_kvL7e-z1s/UDMbpH1nAHI/AAAAAAAAF7I/oAcRUFGmfoc/IMG_7068_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_7068" width="239" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JqJGHvKnx5U/UDMbpoEAQxI/AAAAAAAAF7Q/JK5CU4kCwPk/s1600-h/IMG_6133%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6133" border="0" height="284" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-q-O-9RclpEo/UDMbqXK77_I/AAAAAAAAF7Y/857HMRojIKE/IMG_6133_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6133" width="367" /></a><br />
Wow. And life is just going to get busier here in a few weeks with both kids doing Joy School and a new baby coming. Phew! I’m tired just thinking about it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-49666442887930610082012-05-07T00:01:00.000-06:002012-05-07T09:01:27.729-06:00Such a Boy!<div align="left">
If you’ve been around Logan for an extended period of time you know he’s all boy. He’s into climbing, jumping, burping (yes, he’s 2 and knows how to make himself burp), eating, wrestling, superheroes, and of course, bugs. </div>
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He’s always bringing bugs into the house. Luckily they’re usually just rolly polly bugs, but I’m still not a fan of it. </div>
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One day while I was working in the kitchen I noticed him lying on the ground on his stomach, concentrating. I’m not used to him holding still for that long, so I went out to investigate. </div>
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This is what I found:<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-h-T9-n2LimE/T6S55yAPmTI/AAAAAAAAFew/YWyxugZs3nA/s1600-h/IMG_5926%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5926" border="0" height="418" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_BDAQBt846o/T6S56UHIbmI/AAAAAAAAFe4/x2cQLR7wUgo/IMG_5926_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_5926" width="541" /></a></div>
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He’d discovered a tiny worm and was quite thrilled about it. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--5cGjfLB6No/T6S57CQkDhI/AAAAAAAAFfA/MPdxWhvxaiI/s1600-h/IMG_5927%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5927" border="0" height="422" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Q9rIBnUuANk/T6S6CqEKeMI/AAAAAAAAFfI/C_TqsrBt_KE/IMG_5927_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_5927" width="546" /></a></div>
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He kept letting out delighted laughs at his fun new discovery. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QeiBZevvtbg/T6S6DcMFhVI/AAAAAAAAFfQ/FvBH9cIiWB8/s1600-h/IMG_5928%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5928" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-R36siB165pM/T6S6LNSWGQI/AAAAAAAAFfY/ZHUfML2fS1o/IMG_5928_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_5928" width="550" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2UEBwjzjBdE/T6S6Sy3Md9I/AAAAAAAAFfg/RQyNV6MVphM/s1600-h/IMG_5929%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5929" border="0" height="434" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-48za2RHYD7E/T6S6a3hPTCI/AAAAAAAAFfo/bNubBPxr-fo/IMG_5929_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_5929" width="554" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WNXEd08Usww/T6S6bf8UnkI/AAAAAAAAFfw/Geqe1FpPI7Y/s1600-h/IMG_5930%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5930" border="0" height="430" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8IyVzvBKbl8/T6S6b8Y2ngI/AAAAAAAAFf4/qd754fKYxkI/IMG_5930_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_5930" width="550" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZAaz8Yon64o/T6S6jw80I3I/AAAAAAAAFgA/OAkWYgR2MDQ/s1600-h/IMG_5932%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5932" border="0" height="430" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JhJNbC8B3z0/T6S6sD74DII/AAAAAAAAFgE/A9ryTObugRc/IMG_5932_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_5932" width="549" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yP7aaZxtXZ4/T6S6ssD1v6I/AAAAAAAAFgQ/l1s9PySh-6s/s1600-h/IMG_5931%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5931" border="0" height="538" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CTFOFWnW0CM/T6S6tOd6kBI/AAAAAAAAFgY/e8lLppVihm8/IMG_5931_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_5931" width="396" /></a></div>
I’m so glad I captured this moment. It’s just very Logan. Not only did it have to do with a bug, but it shows the joy he finds in life. He is a very happy boy (very busy too… there’s just so much to do and to discover!). He has the best smile that seems to overtake his whole body. I’m not sure how to explain that to have it make sense. You have to see it. It’s very contagious. <br />
I’m a very lucky mom.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-79682119500495393372012-05-04T22:54:00.001-06:002012-05-04T23:08:07.341-06:00Kaylee's a Star!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Kaylee had her first public performance tonight. She was adorable.</div>
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It was for our ward's spring social. They had a little talent show after dinner. I've been asking her for the past week if she'd like to participate and what she'd like to do. At first she said she wanted to dance and she'd just make it up as she did it. I encouraged her to pick a song to sing :). </div>
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Yesterday she finally decided she'd like to sing Choose the Right Way. She knew the whole song really well except for the very first line. She often needed help remembering how it started (I'm the same way with this song). So we practice a lot and she was ready. </div>
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Then when she got up there she wanted my help remembering most of it. Problem was, I forgot the words at one point (I had only been practicing the first line as a prompt for her). Thankfully, my friend, JaLesha, was on the front row and mouthed the words to me. </div>
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Anyway, enough of the boring details (that's the whole journaling part that I'd like to remember). Here's Kaylee!</div>
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Did you notice how on the first line her voice squeaks a little because she's nervous, but then she gets a handle on it? So darling! She really did great and we're proud of her for being willing to get up and perform in front of everyone.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-80514557800021440662012-03-28T21:19:00.001-06:002012-03-28T21:20:42.957-06:00A Memorable Costco Trip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><i>Here are some random pictures from the past few months. I think you need to remember these faces while you read this post.</i> <br />
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We went to Costco today. It was quite the experience. (And not because of the samples. Though they were a little better than they have been the past three times we've gone - those times there were only 2-3 samples.)<br />
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The lack of attention the kids have been receiving lately (<a href="http://jbhilton.blogspot.com/2012/03/is-it-good-enough-reason.html">see previous post</a>) really showed today. Anyone that we were stopped next to for more than 5 seconds got to have a conversation with my attention-starved kids. Logan would start it by saying "Hi, I'm Logan," while pointing to himself.<br />
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He would then hold up his hand towards Kaylee and say, "and this is my friend, Kaylee." (Towards the end of our shopping trip he started saying "sister" because Kaylee kept correcting him.)<br />
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The conversation would continue depending on how the person responded.<br />
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Some got to hear about the samples he was eating. Some got to hear about how his smoothie made his stomach cold. One especially lucky couple got to hear both kids tell them all about the Jessie and Woody dolls they got for Christmas (after about 5 minutes that nice couple said they needed to continue shopping. I would have put an end to that one sooner, but that couple actually started up the conversation with the kids first, and the husband kept talking about how his wife was a grandma, so I figured they were enjoying it).<br />
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We checked out (after the kids had a conversation with the 2 employees helping us) and then went to the food court for lunch with Joel and 4 of his co-workers.<br />
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Apparently, the shopping trip had been a warm-up for the kids. I know my kids can talk a lot, but I don't think I've ever seen them do it so passionately!<br />
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Everyone's conversations at the table were monopolized by my children. They told story after story after story. Both were talking at once. Logan had the attention of one side of the table and Kaylee had the attention of the other. They were quite cute, so that's good at least.<br />
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Logan loved talking about Kermit the frog (whom he is scared of... but also loves) and different parts he's seen from old Muppet Shows Joel has shown him. At one point he told me he wanted to "talk to him" (someone sitting on "Kaylee's side"), so I got "his" attention for Logan and he let him know that "something happened. And Kermit fell way way down and went bump. And Kermit say hi to me and I say hi back and asked him if he liked my hair" (I have no idea). <br />
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Kaylee's shining moment was when Joel told her to guess what school his co-worker, Jeff, had gone to. She guessed BYU correctly. Jeff then asked her what school she wanted to go to. She responded with, "my mommy has a baby in her tummy." Well, I guess the cat's out of the bag a little sooner with Joel's co-workers than we'd planned. :) She also told her side of the table all about how I won't let her get a dog and then she proceeded to give all the reasons why I won't let her (good girl). Unfortunately, I think they all helped her come up with solutions to every one of my reasons. Not so good.<br />
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Overall, it was a very productive and fun shopping trip (and hopefully my kids attention bank has been filled a little).<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My excuse is this: </div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTzjNoh7Cp_nEHLG2lNGL-pgZ8ZObgToQMDZm253NfoljWvcLTaImZ5p62Ue8JEG2WfdbCtXMY8ZhY_CNB6iBskc8WD-Tuppc_LN0zD7f0HYvhV5Ogv5UX7unbC6MNQSpC4lP0acHltbGg/s1600/IMG_5763.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTzjNoh7Cp_nEHLG2lNGL-pgZ8ZObgToQMDZm253NfoljWvcLTaImZ5p62Ue8JEG2WfdbCtXMY8ZhY_CNB6iBskc8WD-Tuppc_LN0zD7f0HYvhV5Ogv5UX7unbC6MNQSpC4lP0acHltbGg/s320/IMG_5763.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It has caused me to feel like this: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.expectant-moms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Morning-Sickness-Remedies-0_280x280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.expectant-moms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Morning-Sickness-Remedies-0_280x280.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ourordinarylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sick1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> And like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://oddstuffmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/funny-baby-506-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="http://oddstuffmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/funny-baby-506-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> So my poor kids have been doing a lot of this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gadgetcrave.frsucrave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/WiiKids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="http://gadgetcrave.frsucrave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/WiiKids.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And this (though I don't think <i>they</i> think it's a bad thing):</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXmv5kFw4hfFJi8wzGs35VfZCv5ZjOq1LJWLXNBogW2VhLK8uC1myBETsf2IZe8tAd2MONSWXo82hmS9pgJ7dK9w27BbsWGd71ypc0wklzm-LNULbyeVlN4ilLuU27rQaDbRFMsbOG6cv/s320/Learning-By-Playing.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXmv5kFw4hfFJi8wzGs35VfZCv5ZjOq1LJWLXNBogW2VhLK8uC1myBETsf2IZe8tAd2MONSWXo82hmS9pgJ7dK9w27BbsWGd71ypc0wklzm-LNULbyeVlN4ilLuU27rQaDbRFMsbOG6cv/s320/Learning-By-Playing.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And Kaylee's favorite show on Netflix just so happens to be this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.disneymovieslist.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Phineas-Ferb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="http://www.disneymovieslist.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Phineas-Ferb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Which explains that at the top:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn1.iconfinder.com/data/icons/musthave/256/Stock%20Index%20Up.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cdn1.iconfinder.com/data/icons/musthave/256/Stock%20Index%20Up.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://photos.posh24.com/p/81733/l/dina_lohan/dina_lohan_wins_mother_of_the_year_award.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>I certainly won't be receiving any mother of the year awards for the past few months, but hey, what can you do? (And seriously, isn't Kaylee the cutest thing ever?! I say it's worth it for that.)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>P.S. I am 13 1/2 weeks and am hoping and praying that I feel better by week 16 (that's when things eased up with the first two). Baby #3 is due mid-September and we're all thrilled!</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>P.P.S. Kaylee choreographed the whole thing as she went.</i> :)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-7941336752832211342012-01-13T20:03:00.002-07:002012-01-13T20:16:31.656-07:00How to Make Moving EasierTwo of my cousins are moving soon and I told them I’d post some info about how I organized when I moved. I’m about 2/3 done with a really long, detailed, boring post, but realized they didn’t need that much info. So Aubrey and Heidi, here’s a shortened version… <br />
I’m slightly obsessed with organizing. I researched moving tips before I started and I came up with a pretty good plan. We moved the second week in December yet I didn’t feel stressed out. The move went really smoothly (except for ordering too small of a truck) and everyone who helped out said it was the best moving experience they’ve ever seen. I was even able to be fully unpacked in 6 days. These are some tips to help out:<br />
<ul><li>First, get tons and tons of boxes (try to find free or cheap on ksl). It’s easier to have too many than to run out in the middle of packing. And don’t shun the small boxes. They’re good for books and canned food. Packing paper will make your life easier too. Same with good packing tape. Get lots of it. And one of those packing tape dispensers (ask around to see if someone will lend you theirs if you don’t want to buy one).</li>
<li>Next, you need a good labeling system. This was the key to my smooth move. I have a sticker maker (which you’re more than welcome to borrow), so I made my own. Assign each room/section of the place you’re moving into a color and a name. You can use any stickers you can find that have enough colors and are big enough to have numbers written on them (that you can see from across a room).<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5XqTD_T9DRY/TxDwWXlikrI/AAAAAAAAE6M/mjYfg22E_ik/s1600-h/IMG_1238_thumb3%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1238_thumb3" border="0" height="164" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-O2kNwSdQH5w/TxDwWoKdnZI/AAAAAAAAE6U/n0TwDqNA1wM/IMG_1238_thumb3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_1238_thumb3" width="205" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mU9vwKHchfw/TxDwXI5tNJI/AAAAAAAAE6c/ay54_tRh3t0/s1600-h/image_thumb4%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb4" border="0" height="159" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xzGyzX5557E/TxDwXkWUMGI/AAAAAAAAE6k/t9w8dSP0A2o/image_thumb4_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image_thumb4" width="150" /></a></li>
<li>When you pack up a box put the proper colored sticker at the<b> top left corner of every side and one on a top corner of the box</b>. You’ll need 5 per box. Rather than writing the contents of the box all over it, you’ll be writing a number on each of those stickers (do this before putting the stickers on) and then writing the corresponding number on a *paper.<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Vl30nDU-ykY/TxDwX75a5zI/AAAAAAAAE6s/Z8Vg5u6CpAY/s1600-h/IMG_1237_thumb3%25255B5%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1237_thumb3[5]" border="0" height="253" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XNn2_VMyydM/TxDwYd5BfZI/AAAAAAAAE60/0Kkedfjxwk0/IMG_1237_thumb3%25255B5%25255D_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_1237_thumb3[5]" width="307" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-74aK8ig-Awg/TxDwYjWRWqI/AAAAAAAAE68/Yjv9dZ2i8sg/s1600-h/IMG_1236_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B5%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1236_thumb[2][5]" border="0" height="273" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-c3ssIUlpy_Y/TxDwZJRx8LI/AAAAAAAAE7E/pPz_xgSnY84/IMG_1236_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B5%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_1236_thumb[2][5]" width="196" /></a><br />
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<li>As far as the *papers go that you write the box contents on, here’s how I did it. Use one paper per room. Write the room name at the top and put the colored sticker at the top. Then write down the box number and its contents. If you ever need to find something in the middle of packing, you just have to look on your sheet, find the number and locate that box. So easy. If you fill up one paper for a room, label the next one the same way, but with a “2” after the title. Keep these all together on a clipboard. It will be handy and easy to write on.<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PnwGms-qGNY/TxDwZlhwzmI/AAAAAAAAE7M/WFeVg9E0KN4/s1600-h/IMG_1234_thumb5%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1234_thumb5" border="0" height="230" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VlqTsZZX5mY/TxDwZ5Y5SnI/AAAAAAAAE7U/sH3mOAfWAbw/IMG_1234_thumb5_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_1234_thumb5" width="285" /></a></li>
<li>Prepare “keys” for moving day. Have a colored paper with the room name ready to hang outside each room. Also, prepare a map to hang up that people can quickly glance at while they get to know the layout/colors.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-diRJsirgkD8/TxDwacRS6RI/AAAAAAAAE7c/M38VKSSoqu8/s1600-h/IMG_1282_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1282_thumb" border="0" height="252" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VOWW9pcExUM/TxDwajHb45I/AAAAAAAAE7k/k_Ib87_0XTs/IMG_1282_thumb_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_1282_thumb" width="320" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pUul_SngAmM/TxDwaw62eCI/AAAAAAAAE7s/XytnJIvuxVQ/s1600-h/IMG_1279_thumb2%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1279_thumb2" border="0" height="325" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZBW8wOql8GU/TxDwbQAy1AI/AAAAAAAAE70/YDJmb9CPcCY/IMG_1279_thumb2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_1279_thumb2" width="400" /></a></div></li>
</ul>That’s the basics. Having all of the rooms labeled by color (rather than just written on top) made it SO much easier for those helping to know where to put things. I also labeled furniture and bags with colored stickers. I don’t recommend just trying to tape colored paper to the boxes. It will take way longer to pack that way. And don’t skimp and try to only put a sticker with the number on one side. You don’t want the people helping you move to have to search the box to find out where to take it. <br />
Here are a few other things to keep in mind:<br />
<ul><li>Keep a box out that will contain all of your “moving day supplies.” Label it as such. Put items in it that you might need: tools, cleaning supplies (for both the place you’re moving out of and the new place), towels to protect your carpet, soap, hand towels, toilet paper (ideally, you’ll be able to set those things up the day before the actual move in, but that’s not always able to happen), box cutter, etc. Carry that in your car with you (or pack it very last and make sure you’re the one to get it out, so you know where it is).</li>
<li>Have food/drinks for those helping with the move. Both at the place you move out of and where you move into. Make assignments to other people if you need (ie have someone pick up some pizza). Have the paper goods you’ll need for the food/drinks ready. If it’s not around meal time that people are helping move, snacks and drinks are fine.</li>
<li>In the days following the move, utilize your crockpot. Make meatless taco soup. Nothing has to be refrigerated and you can just dump it in and turn it on (don’t forget a can opener in your moving day supplies!). Use one of those plastic crockpot bags and paper bowls, so you don’t have to bother cleaning anything. You could even do this on moving day instead of getting pizza if you want to save money.</li>
<li>Don’t feel bad about giving people assignments. If people are already offering to help with the move, they don’t have to be doing the actual moving of boxes. They could help with kids, food, cleaning, etc. Think through everything you might need and ask people to specifically help with those things.</li>
</ul>I think that’s it. Sad that this is the shortened version, huh? Anyone who knows me, knows that if you ask me a question you better expect a long answer because that’s all I know how to give <img alt="Winking smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kqKVHTu3hns/TxDwb1iU5WI/AAAAAAAAE8A/OlAeWupOUtk/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none;" />. <br />
Anyway, hope that helps someone! Let me know if I need to clarify anything.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-51664735635729094722011-11-22T00:00:00.000-07:002011-11-22T00:00:01.608-07:00Kaylee<p align="justify">Kaylee turned 4 this November. She’s growing up so fast! Here’s a look back at each November since she was born.</p> <p align="justify"><strong><font size="3">November 2007- born</font></strong></p> <p align="justify"><strong><font size="3"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WYniNbhU55o/TsdLEQJC6GI/AAAAAAAAD8k/OjMWLm4_uok/s1600-h/Kaylee%252527s%252520First%252520Days%252520023%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Kaylee's First Days 023" border="0" alt="Kaylee's First Days 023" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DIIYFrJ8ALI/TsdLE_4ZyMI/AAAAAAAAD8s/PFZ-L68efzE/Kaylee%252527s%252520First%252520Days%252520023_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="543" height="400"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_4hx73YUZQE/TsdLFfCXDKI/AAAAAAAAD80/esWYMZkDnwQ/s1600-h/Kaylee%252527s%252520First%252520Days%252520011%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Kaylee's First Days 011" border="0" alt="Kaylee's First Days 011" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vmcHbIcdPEI/TsdLFg5j7ZI/AAAAAAAAD88/nbzAg6OE6xc/Kaylee%252527s%252520First%252520Days%252520011_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="283" height="215"></a></font></strong><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jMLY8qGH_kQ/TsdLGDN1I_I/AAAAAAAAD9E/4pX-HajQ2Q0/s1600-h/P1010149%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1010149" border="0" alt="P1010149" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dRqPyj2Cpis/TsdLGmvibXI/AAAAAAAAD9M/blmbe4swqWM/P1010149_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="267" height="217"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9gWTgGExtms/TsdLHHtEMgI/AAAAAAAAD9U/_IkCjhIEuDk/s1600-h/Kaylee%252527s%252520First%252520Days%252520028%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Kaylee's First Days 028" border="0" alt="Kaylee's First Days 028" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JRSFiJNQbzU/TsdLHe5u4YI/AAAAAAAAD9c/JkFqkjhfefI/Kaylee%252527s%252520First%252520Days%252520028_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="553" height="408"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3NQ4cxCkGYo/TsdLH27vzAI/AAAAAAAAD9k/YCfduJzBb6g/s1600-h/Kaylee%252527s%252520First%252520Days%252520001%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Kaylee's First Days 001" border="0" alt="Kaylee's First Days 001" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jf-Rv47SwRo/TsdLIt_VJ_I/AAAAAAAAD9s/c2kv3KAelrg/Kaylee%252527s%252520First%252520Days%252520001_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="285" height="202"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0kNNSVSMKIY/TsdLJLegdtI/AAAAAAAAD90/MtywZNxmIYA/s1600-h/Kaylee%252527s%252520First%252520Days%252520002%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Kaylee's First Days 002" border="0" alt="Kaylee's First Days 002" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-z2COnZkO4XE/TsdLJRLOGQI/AAAAAAAAD98/rsCAj98_f-Q/Kaylee%252527s%252520First%252520Days%252520002_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="202"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-US5HfLCe7_I/TsdLJ7ZaEJI/AAAAAAAAD-E/6pXuku3sZCs/s1600-h/DSCF0069%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF0069" border="0" alt="DSCF0069" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lF7BLq19ZFw/TsdLKUXnioI/AAAAAAAAD-M/QHSarAAfJ94/DSCF0069_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="568" height="451"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="3">November 2008 – 1 year old</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1B1cov9ZUGE/TsdLK12vTEI/AAAAAAAAD-U/Y1Qzed8ID6Y/s1600-h/November%252520012%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="November 001" border="0" alt="November 001" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-W1IItuwmAV4/TsdLSexQXgI/AAAAAAAAEAc/X70T2BCHVu8/November%252520001_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="200"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yCXOi94D0QY/TsdLS3qkLNI/AAAAAAAAEAk/_CCoT-jqKJo/s1600-h/November%252520172%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="November 172" border="0" alt="November 172" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8n3M9RKUW_E/TsdLTCFUY-I/AAAAAAAAEAs/g0HZbdW2JUQ/November%252520172_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="559" height="397"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="3">November 2009 – 2 years old</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SX7Lp45_mgE/TsdLTr6RP1I/AAAAAAAAEA0/QUvLEUaYQ-g/s1600-h/nov%25252009%252520white%252520birthday%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="nov 09 white birthday" border="0" alt="nov 09 white birthday" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UB-79Sq7zbw/TsdLUET3K-I/AAAAAAAAEA8/c-mc3f-NQeE/nov%25252009%252520white%252520birthday_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="566" height="396"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4Sy4PQYeMtc/TsdLU4Ye9DI/AAAAAAAAEBE/tgc3JTK4o54/s1600-h/nov09%252520birthday%252520girl%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="nov09 birthday girl" border="0" alt="nov09 birthday girl" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Z_5rX-EJGuE/TsdLVImoT1I/AAAAAAAAEBM/FwfHlTJnXKA/nov09%252520birthday%252520girl_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="439"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8znqcUSMajI/TsdLVnHmbaI/AAAAAAAAEBU/4PWG5BLIdRs/s1600-h/DSCF3097%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3097" border="0" alt="DSCF3097" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oP0v8CZ7XSg/TsdLWPQ0TjI/AAAAAAAAEBc/meRKTprrxBk/DSCF3097_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="440"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7QqjbhZEwos/TsdLWixf8fI/AAAAAAAAEBk/BDhLvl4N5T8/s1600-h/DSCF3161%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3161" border="0" alt="DSCF3161" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-m2vME3x1-gM/TsdLXNJzoFI/AAAAAAAAEBo/TD81bC5ufc0/DSCF3161_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="287" height="199"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-I5B6Jary4zw/TsdLXfZOE2I/AAAAAAAAEB0/3w7OJqtpC5E/s1600-h/DSCF3172%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3172" border="0" alt="DSCF3172" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3P5djDVcvZc/TsdLYIAhS3I/AAAAAAAAECA/x2etxMDCC6I/DSCF3172_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="200"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sY8okJp7gSY/TsdLYr9EWXI/AAAAAAAAECI/l9VssVKlPiQ/s1600-h/DSCF3053%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3053" border="0" alt="DSCF3053" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AYhGacGsVg0/TsdLYzW-GjI/AAAAAAAAECQ/UoROduomYi0/DSCF3053_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="390" height="276"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9-3CtZiRBvI/TsdLZYDYZAI/AAAAAAAAECY/rFkklrHfRUg/s1600-h/nov%25252009%252520silly%252520girl%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="nov 09 silly girl" border="0" alt="nov 09 silly girl" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-I11g98xuKKI/TsdLZw0nh8I/AAAAAAAAECg/Z4Lwalwajs8/nov%25252009%252520silly%252520girl_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="179" height="276"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-w2pbhRWHG00/TsdLaAfQKYI/AAAAAAAAECs/cDiMSP17pAk/s1600-h/nov%25252009%252520funny%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="nov 09 funny" border="0" alt="nov 09 funny" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AWCWCbAppz4/TsdLa390E_I/AAAAAAAAEC0/zNDtc55GNrU/nov%25252009%252520funny_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="400"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="3">November 2010 – 3 years old</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GPmxTtJ0f4o/TsdLd-hjlPI/AAAAAAAAEC8/Rsp9O3HumEQ/s1600-h/nov10%252520kaylee%252520birthday%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="nov10 kaylee birthday" border="0" alt="nov10 kaylee birthday" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ITPGb1f3OEM/TsdLeaz-WEI/AAAAAAAAEDE/BqjFDjO1hfI/nov10%252520kaylee%252520birthday_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="451"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qM8KxnwiPWY/TsdLe9ZM-wI/AAAAAAAAEDM/92lNnhXzLlk/s1600-h/IMG_1035%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1035" border="0" alt="IMG_1035" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NDRDUtLYYBw/TsdLfSUkF2I/AAAAAAAAEDU/NVdWtuLuf6Q/IMG_1035_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="279" height="226"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SEMJlTcGPas/TsdLf_jKACI/AAAAAAAAEDc/DfaKheL9YZU/s1600-h/IMG_1127%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1127" border="0" alt="IMG_1127" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ridJXGH2TG4/TsdLgN0VO_I/AAAAAAAAEDk/4iZBty8RUAc/IMG_1127_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="290" height="229"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-m0IrwIHQfao/TsdLgrhH5pI/AAAAAAAAEDs/ze0tTiYfk1o/s1600-h/IMG_1158%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1158" border="0" alt="IMG_1158" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-934WJAwXkdo/TsdLhHgzQsI/AAAAAAAAED0/zi7wtghrEqo/IMG_1158_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="280" height="217"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aZiJbo7L0ro/TsdLht57vPI/AAAAAAAAED8/MGh1QoAfXQg/s1600-h/IMG_1159%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1159" border="0" alt="IMG_1159" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_zaJRRzIaO0/TsdLiJGA-DI/AAAAAAAAEEE/0VTKKGpgANM/IMG_1159_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="220"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-msT5JCzRtnU/TsdLitZ-JvI/AAAAAAAAEEM/vTY5Uy32MDs/s1600-h/IMG_1168%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1168" border="0" alt="IMG_1168" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AOQA3J5EzgU/TsdLi-QmhsI/AAAAAAAAEEU/CpMapXq9s4M/IMG_1168_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="546" height="755"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WSMuNzmezBA/TsdLjbQ5sCI/AAAAAAAAEEc/2Qwg9Wk3r3s/s1600-h/IMG_1019%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1019" border="0" alt="IMG_1019" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Xk9WRfADS8I/TsdLjxtcgmI/AAAAAAAAEEk/GkWPPabejwU/IMG_1019_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="351" height="280"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-V46cXYlwh6U/TsdLkdbX7ZI/AAAAAAAAEEs/8PKZ-AuoriE/s1600-h/nov10%252520kaylee%252520cake%252520-%252520Copy%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="nov10 kaylee cake - Copy" border="0" alt="nov10 kaylee cake - Copy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wMg9LVIZeRk/TsdLk5KYhCI/AAAAAAAAEE0/y5fImpsFjVQ/nov10%252520kaylee%252520cake%252520-%252520Copy_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="204" height="281"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2AImEIq7yEI/TsdLlAzDAKI/AAAAAAAAEE8/tZdvzXlnJ94/s1600-h/IMG_1189%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1189" border="0" alt="IMG_1189" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jMLspUPxgM4/TsdLlsbo2FI/AAAAAAAAEFE/dHOKisNZXaA/IMG_1189_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="436"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oFIChvyXGkI/TsdLmB2EGNI/AAAAAAAAEFI/iX5zHG7HJb4/s1600-h/nov10%252520kaylee%252520fake%252520sad%252520-%252520Copy%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="nov10 kaylee fake sad - Copy" border="0" alt="nov10 kaylee fake sad - Copy" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l69VXLLkiGg/TsdLmp6L2KI/AAAAAAAAEFQ/-yqx8QYsyW0/nov10%252520kaylee%252520fake%252520sad%252520-%252520Copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="204" height="276"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SCWFgiTWz20/TsdLmyQXaYI/AAAAAAAAEFY/w8HBKPpSA-c/s1600-h/nov10%252520kaylee%252520wii%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="nov10 kaylee wii" border="0" alt="nov10 kaylee wii" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TUJJ7sD0yGU/TsdLnoxQZ_I/AAAAAAAAEFg/iieYwO6ACFE/nov10%252520kaylee%252520wii_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="276"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zjfF5JwaGDE/TsdLn_N6hUI/AAAAAAAAEFo/RqfvsXH39OA/s1600-h/nov10%252520tired%252520girl%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="nov10 tired girl" border="0" alt="nov10 tired girl" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cWqRunJHB0E/TsdLobsLuKI/AAAAAAAAEF0/wU-8xLCbqtM/nov10%252520tired%252520girl_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="279" height="222"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hPyTlwIf2WE/TsdLpPb1fMI/AAAAAAAAEF8/0AuYxRCWWQI/s1600-h/nov11%252520kaylee%252520mcdonalds%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="nov11 kaylee mcdonalds" border="0" alt="nov11 kaylee mcdonalds" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-atZOP8c3MBM/TsdLpozfKjI/AAAAAAAAEGE/1wJb_99pEfU/nov11%252520kaylee%252520mcdonalds_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="283" height="223"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--mp6kbES_UY/TsdLpyuFASI/AAAAAAAAEGM/fwWIpRrRVwU/s1600-h/nov10%252520kaylee%252520glasses%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="nov10 kaylee glasses" border="0" alt="nov10 kaylee glasses" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-64xEDK63tAk/TsdLqq8QKkI/AAAAAAAAEGU/xw-lt65hZ3M/nov10%252520kaylee%252520glasses_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="567" height="444"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="3">November 2011 – 4 years old</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eZfOKbufnOk/TsdLq5s17FI/AAAAAAAAEGc/gbDRQi1Y550/s1600-h/IMG_4472%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4472" border="0" alt="IMG_4472" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-l0BSjYJ0D78/TsdLrVsJabI/AAAAAAAAEGk/-RLgvaeXVUY/IMG_4472_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="567" height="782"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YT5oCe-X-50/TsdLsEjj93I/AAAAAAAAEGs/A9dTVx2oTyk/s1600-h/IMG_4454%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4454" border="0" alt="IMG_4454" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-768pO3Z98YI/TsdLstjoVXI/AAAAAAAAEG0/mUlKg5Ty2Ko/IMG_4454_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="285" height="230"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vukJJ0hgqzY/TsdLtM70O-I/AAAAAAAAEG8/LEsPjv_4ioY/s1600-h/IMG_4474%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4474" border="0" alt="IMG_4474" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SOcJpM2Nj18/TsdLtcOHpaI/AAAAAAAAEHE/k-bPFmxiR24/IMG_4474_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="229"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ClhySECwLP4/TsdLt79r3tI/AAAAAAAAEHM/qQZykd6V43c/s1600-h/IMG_4523%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4523" border="0" alt="IMG_4523" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nxGfWpgtR8w/TsdLufWwE8I/AAAAAAAAEHU/20NaxVWAzHY/IMG_4523_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="290" height="229"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Mnd4cAPCrhw/TsdLu3XxnyI/AAAAAAAAEHc/3jYg7vjgIGc/s1600-h/IMG_4549%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4549" border="0" alt="IMG_4549" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OMIepS3QKWE/TsdLvfUWViI/AAAAAAAAEHk/OEHZNXCg_sU/IMG_4549_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="279" height="231"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sxaqUy1Qt_M/TsdLv_zQAWI/AAAAAAAAEHs/vYwkMwmwXZ0/s1600-h/IMG_4544%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4544" border="0" alt="IMG_4544" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vCWgs2C3z4U/TsdLwfU2pPI/AAAAAAAAEH0/IhYTsxO1TCU/IMG_4544_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="578" height="446"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-I1Ob9ivlGlc/TsdLxeb0J1I/AAAAAAAAEH8/b32w9yBTxH8/s1600-h/IMG_4552%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4552" border="0" alt="IMG_4552" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d1XkxGmhMt4/TsdLx0B3z1I/AAAAAAAAEIE/5nvA4w2x_HQ/IMG_4552_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="285" height="230"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-J8Oj5DsRo6Y/TsdLyIWztmI/AAAAAAAAEIM/k23APY5MWUs/s1600-h/IMG_4557%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4557" border="0" alt="IMG_4557" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-M9A6G3j97Mk/TsdLymOM-aI/AAAAAAAAEIU/BqBrtBSBn5o/IMG_4557_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="230"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UTEvyReETEE/TsdLy7kqs_I/AAAAAAAAEIc/eKHzoSyGIwA/s1600-h/IMG_4580%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4580" border="0" alt="IMG_4580" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IDXyKsjLWg0/TsdLzRiQzWI/AAAAAAAAEIk/Gh09Uu9xu3M/IMG_4580_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="197" height="283"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-br243fw9IbY/TsdLz14Nn6I/AAAAAAAAEIs/DzgpUxo6znk/s1600-h/IMG_4584%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4584" border="0" alt="IMG_4584" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UR5JjaF9YQ4/TsdL0fq76VI/AAAAAAAAEI0/H-MEd01EH8M/IMG_4584_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="367" height="292"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Q4yXGq6t00E/TsdL0x3rw6I/AAAAAAAAEI8/BR3-r32mHE0/s1600-h/IMG_4588%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4588" border="0" alt="IMG_4588" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eDs2t9V0WUw/TsdL1OPTTJI/AAAAAAAAEJE/P3uMdKclJnA/IMG_4588_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="562" height="782"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-48ydaX_BCxs/TsdL1jmvAQI/AAAAAAAAEJQ/EfKscd2IFOA/s1600-h/IMG_4589%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4589" border="0" alt="IMG_4589" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CEw1mZPmynY/TsdL2gAkxqI/AAAAAAAAEJY/SzpD_idkKw0/IMG_4589_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" height="284"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8q0vOger9ms/TsdL3JuhFfI/AAAAAAAAEJg/gCP7JPt3cv4/s1600-h/IMG_4595%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4595" border="0" alt="IMG_4595" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WXoTg8BA3vs/TsdL3j55ovI/AAAAAAAAEJo/WBUm7j4O-9I/IMG_4595_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="359" height="284"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-z1k3iDGRJ_I/TsdL4PBR_FI/AAAAAAAAEJw/2M36wUmKGls/s1600-h/IMG_4303%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4303" border="0" alt="IMG_4303" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NBAaPa86LJ4/TsdL4hLxsoI/AAAAAAAAEJ4/8YUe02zChcs/IMG_4303_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="441"></a></p> <p>Darling girl!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-92120967454969538732011-11-20T00:00:00.000-07:002011-11-20T00:00:07.016-07:00Logan<p align="justify">Logan turned 2 this past August. I can’t believe how fast the time has gone! I decided to show some pictures from each August starting with when he was born. Take a look at how much he’s changed:</p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>August 2009 – born:</strong></font><br><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nM_BX7r1oFo/TsdARo_CqpI/AAAAAAAADvA/4OaJJjaJifA/s1600-h/aug%25252009%252520logan%252520birthday%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aug 09 logan birthday" border="0" alt="aug 09 logan birthday" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5WUiKQ2qe3s/TsdASCkY6sI/AAAAAAAADvI/MAG6vW0aIvE/aug%25252009%252520logan%252520birthday_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="280" height="222"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XQHyLHnhr88/TsdASdJlD8I/AAAAAAAADvQ/tmgBaMrNeZY/s1600-h/aug%25252009%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aug 09" border="0" alt="aug 09" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qvOq-QY4PKo/TsdAS-HOKkI/AAAAAAAADvY/UhZIfYgMvzQ/aug%25252009_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="286" height="219"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UMO3j6jJPmM/TsdATaKYLVI/AAAAAAAADvg/sH1Qvl17WcM/s1600-h/DSCF2541%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF2541" border="0" alt="DSCF2541" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Yg8fschIcrk/TsdAT-exTrI/AAAAAAAADvo/B3gD9ZYCH4Q/DSCF2541_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="571" height="431"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6ZOZuvuPRMY/TsdAUa3KfKI/AAAAAAAADvw/A_LOJArGknQ/s1600-h/DSCF2554%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF2554" border="0" alt="DSCF2554" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lnhljTuh3fs/TsdAUpfdkRI/AAAAAAAADv4/T64YzyDEU4o/DSCF2554_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="280" height="437"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zQxORyOE_K0/TsdAVBCjiBI/AAAAAAAADwA/2QwQZGe74Pk/s1600-h/aug%25252009%252520awake%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aug 09 awake" border="0" alt="aug 09 awake" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gEOHUX6p62o/TsdAVueHUxI/AAAAAAAADwI/8On9BoFv8BI/aug%25252009%252520awake_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="287" height="437"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p8ToUs_1h4c/TsdAWPsGiJI/AAAAAAAADwQ/Q6nZ46SddG4/s1600-h/aug%25252009%252520so%252520sweet%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="aug 09 so sweet" border="0" alt="aug 09 so sweet" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jQyiMTxNtME/TsdAWqZBFWI/AAAAAAAADwY/LGTVJK08T8E/aug%25252009%252520so%252520sweet_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="569" height="418"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LZSOeCdxgRk/TsdAXGhjDsI/AAAAAAAADwg/47zWuqrAWe4/s1600-h/aug09%252520logan%252520sleep%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aug09 logan sleep" border="0" alt="aug09 logan sleep" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5UtKEHP3IOI/TsdAXrfOMwI/AAAAAAAADwo/GVbdchYkjcQ/aug09%252520logan%252520sleep_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="283" height="212"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GzmhVr_vI4s/TsdAXztX2KI/AAAAAAAADww/9MrBY0z0wSQ/s1600-h/kaylee%252520holding%252520logan%252520first%252520time%252520aug%25252009%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="kaylee holding logan first time aug 09" border="0" alt="kaylee holding logan first time aug 09" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QGX6pdprYes/TsdAYR8XnuI/AAAAAAAADw4/iK9QISlFU-U/kaylee%252520holding%252520logan%252520first%252520time%252520aug%25252009_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="209"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="3">August 2010 - 1 year old</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="3"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yGNPiogXwEk/TsdAYrDDB2I/AAAAAAAADxA/Rx5dVWxSc70/s1600-h/aug10%252520IP%252520red%252520chair%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aug10 IP red chair" border="0" alt="aug10 IP red chair" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2eWG-U9cons/TsdAZDWOc0I/AAAAAAAADxI/TbMaR2H-8dU/aug10%252520IP%252520red%252520chair_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="276" height="405"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YPb2v_k2KIM/TsdAZnazdHI/AAAAAAAADxQ/9rSAlp32IMY/s1600-h/IMG_0290%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0290" border="0" alt="IMG_0290" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bPCWZQmyNL4/TsdAZ5mCrCI/AAAAAAAADxY/fZEJNHZWHKQ/IMG_0290_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="405"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fPeACiI_f48/TsdAafEEd5I/AAAAAAAADxg/ZlGKNQXtadI/s1600-h/aug10%252520IP%252520river%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aug10 IP river" border="0" alt="aug10 IP river" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JqUdXz56NQ8/TsdAa4UbT1I/AAAAAAAADxo/L8qtU3skRKk/aug10%252520IP%252520river_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="177" height="155"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dkv0HxtEPrI/TsdAbGyc1AI/AAAAAAAADxw/1iEAY3v2Ntw/s1600-h/aug10%252520IP%252520river2%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aug10 IP river2" border="0" alt="aug10 IP river2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ojLzEoQEDqU/TsdAbkIcHBI/AAAAAAAADx4/bc2-mm9EA-A/aug10%252520IP%252520river2_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="186" height="155"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hPzYcVVUtoE/TsdAcBL9ZwI/AAAAAAAADyA/OwHE2nkiCKI/s1600-h/aug10%252520IP%252520river3%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aug10 IP river3" border="0" alt="aug10 IP river3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-J6TRCV-gaVQ/TsdAct8pvcI/AAAAAAAADyI/D9jMjEfjy5M/aug10%252520IP%252520river3_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="194" height="155"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Nq_KXPm16eQ/TsdAc1OJRzI/AAAAAAAADyQ/0FfKpSXcAsQ/s1600-h/aug10%252520IP%252520logan%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="aug10 IP logan" border="0" alt="aug10 IP logan" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CCG0syxbBiw/TsdAdYw__yI/AAAAAAAADyY/uOkTD4gB5iw/aug10%252520IP%252520logan_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="561" height="455"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tbglnvgJ55A/TsdAdybsVQI/AAAAAAAADyg/8IwSxJCvXLI/s1600-h/aug10%252520IP%252520big%252520springs%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aug10 IP big springs" border="0" alt="aug10 IP big springs" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iivPWfe_8JY/TsdAeWqzG4I/AAAAAAAADyo/4P5w3tFctac/aug10%252520IP%252520big%252520springs_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="298" height="233"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-weMfEPlf9-4/TsdAeyEIPvI/AAAAAAAADyw/OVaQHZxnzpk/s1600-h/aug10%252520tunnel%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aug10 tunnel" border="0" alt="aug10 tunnel" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BaoRUJuiF_w/TsdAfK5kz1I/AAAAAAAADy4/NA0msSxtD98/aug10%252520tunnel_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="257" height="233"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qKqo6gp33X8/TsdAfltqTRI/AAAAAAAADzA/8mdykZ2EGdU/s1600-h/aug10%252520logan%252520happy%252520on%252520bday%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aug10 logan happy on bday" border="0" alt="aug10 logan happy on bday" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ghSKvqTV3FU/TsdAf7P-FMI/AAAAAAAADzI/rbtg78arEj8/aug10%252520logan%252520happy%252520on%252520bday_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="246"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sZf19lAKH5Y/TsdAgdAMssI/AAAAAAAADzQ/CO_eQYfpSUw/s1600-h/aug10%252520logan%252520dog%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aug10 logan dog" border="0" alt="aug10 logan dog" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-U8jfVn0qU3E/TsdAgpGUMaI/AAAAAAAADzY/SdhKD-uetbM/aug10%252520logan%252520dog_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="283" height="248"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Rgzg2GKKzoQ/TsdAhICa4yI/AAAAAAAADzg/reIuv6D0bu0/s1600-h/aug10%252520logan%252520cake%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aug10 logan cake" border="0" alt="aug10 logan cake" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Vq4eri037Ls/TsdAhpvvO3I/AAAAAAAADzo/MokRHgZPYPg/aug10%252520logan%252520cake_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="352" height="290"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ow4UqO00sAE/TsdAh31NCmI/AAAAAAAADzw/hiOd3oj2np0/s1600-h/aug10%252520logan%252520dog%252520cake%252520by%252520nate%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aug10 logan dog cake by nate" border="0" alt="aug10 logan dog cake by nate" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QGY3WVCGxBM/TsdAidfmFGI/AAAAAAAADz4/ohnMwXqUKYA/aug10%252520logan%252520dog%252520cake%252520by%252520nate_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="204" height="289"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3Tb9GQrUfG0/TsdAioiFd0I/AAAAAAAAD0A/EOB_gKRSe_Y/s1600-h/IMG_0403%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0403" border="0" alt="IMG_0403" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3TqZPM-VG9k/TsdAjFtS6RI/AAAAAAAAD0I/1bDrtnR8_xU/IMG_0403_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="235"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YyrMAnf2DBU/TsdAjrTiVJI/AAAAAAAAD0U/1cBar_zaNVc/s1600-h/messy%252520oranges%252520logan%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="messy oranges logan" border="0" alt="messy oranges logan" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nXtLdPFzeU4/TsdAkva9a1I/AAAAAAAAD0c/FRdOnP0NJZI/messy%252520oranges%252520logan_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="235"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wiU1L9Fhwtg/TsdAk09VrlI/AAAAAAAAD0k/_ZPyLNomR4Q/s1600-h/IMG_0331%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0331" border="0" alt="IMG_0331" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IwXwXyEmmmg/TsdAlcXXsHI/AAAAAAAAD0s/fai_rjOCiRI/IMG_0331_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="569" height="486"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6r6ZrK7tetE/TsdAl9_B78I/AAAAAAAAD00/lbNoseBFzxY/s1600-h/IMG_0452%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0452" border="0" alt="IMG_0452" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qJupsrUFKy8/TsdAmGcfnbI/AAAAAAAAD08/2oWkJVUBCDg/IMG_0452_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="356" height="303"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bkBJa4ekl6Q/TsdAmiDqgdI/AAAAAAAAD1E/7b5yEHxdKI0/s1600-h/IMG_0487%252520-%252520Copy%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0487 - Copy" border="0" alt="IMG_0487 - Copy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--oer4cQwNIs/TsdAnGLT0QI/AAAAAAAAD1M/Az9iB1VXM0s/IMG_0487%252520-%252520Copy_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="210" height="302"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zqLTpGLOkjE/TsdAnZ2HDZI/AAAAAAAAD1U/u8L04fiKZXo/s1600-h/aug10%252520logan%252520tired%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="aug10 logan tired" border="0" alt="aug10 logan tired" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XFOwEZV4Was/TsdAnyjV2hI/AAAAAAAAD1c/aYxVYLsiyGE/aug10%252520logan%252520tired_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="455"></a></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="3">August 2011 – 2 years old</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-372vgTR-slM/TsdAoT2lKbI/AAAAAAAAD1k/fL-5Kls4PK8/s1600-h/IMG_3461%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3461" border="0" alt="IMG_3461" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3fDslzLHJ4s/TsdAo3IyqII/AAAAAAAAD1s/NMC1uFv5-YE/IMG_3461_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="553" height="438"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SmZ2Y2dQf_0/TsdApKwgw2I/AAAAAAAAD10/Py53m4blwlM/s1600-h/IMG_3349%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3349" border="0" alt="IMG_3349" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mhnzIdkVtiQ/TsdAqFneKNI/AAAAAAAAD2A/9OQG3Rgj2sA/IMG_3349_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="236"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sbeYDjja7XY/TsdAqbL5XFI/AAAAAAAAD2I/VBPkvDvTfPE/s1600-h/IMG_3355%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3355" border="0" alt="IMG_3355" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kOSEHIT8ePg/TsdAq58EfOI/AAAAAAAAD2Q/TPKfX147vXM/IMG_3355_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="235"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kauO8GOmIw8/TsdArZ7XABI/AAAAAAAAD2Y/G9jRoXDG9W8/s1600-h/IMG_3669%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3669" border="0" alt="IMG_3669" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Qh_0zSgA1Aw/TsdAsLEypyI/AAAAAAAAD2g/GcOw7LlNAtU/IMG_3669_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="571" height="465"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RKjb0_BAStM/TsdAshs3YoI/AAAAAAAAD2s/yWHEQIDAdFI/s1600-h/IMG_3387%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3387" border="0" alt="IMG_3387" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9Q1FvFiAXyw/TsdAtLs8dVI/AAAAAAAAD20/jT2RGSUGb1o/IMG_3387_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="283" height="223"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NKfG1IMViic/TsdAtlkHjXI/AAAAAAAAD28/ghtrpfenLA0/s1600-h/IMG_3404%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3404" border="0" alt="IMG_3404" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6FHZ_OAACX4/TsdAuApf3AI/AAAAAAAAD3I/TQHHGfp-Xoc/IMG_3404_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="222"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WunRrhfCZmE/TsdAunqMGOI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/0ODeqgLTE0M/s1600-h/IMG_3532%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3532" border="0" alt="IMG_3532" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9JV9haOpj8U/TsdAvDOq8DI/AAAAAAAAD3Y/qt-2E926DTE/IMG_3532_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="574" height="475"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hr3nHfwpc9U/TsdAvuSEvvI/AAAAAAAAD3g/lPkr-oiFIcc/s1600-h/IMG_3335%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3335" border="0" alt="IMG_3335" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dd7BrI5_NN0/TsdAwIJIkcI/AAAAAAAAD3o/WEDhCwojcN4/IMG_3335_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="285" height="247"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dWFa_6_StPM/TsdAwYfEEPI/AAAAAAAAD3w/ZLqcJoD66p8/s1600-h/IMG_3333%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3333" border="0" alt="IMG_3333" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-08JLN_InHW8/TsdAwxb2BSI/AAAAAAAAD34/Yygys5PSvKg/IMG_3333_thumb%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="280" height="252"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6FvM0WQ09to/TsdAxAfR56I/AAAAAAAAD4A/y2DzFLLX0mI/s1600-h/IMG_3436%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3436" border="0" alt="IMG_3436" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-v3lDD89T5sE/TsdAxvfM1vI/AAAAAAAAD4I/aG45G6BuDC0/IMG_3436_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="230"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4Yy3nqw9NgU/TsdAyFZ2_OI/AAAAAAAAD4Q/BbCIygb9LBg/s1600-h/IMG_3478%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3478" border="0" alt="IMG_3478" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8fCrGL-qXuY/TsdAyaiV3CI/AAAAAAAAD4Y/qHXV2x0NUSc/IMG_3478_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="285" height="237"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BrkMtcB6nEA/TsdAyy30ZhI/AAAAAAAAD4g/it6l-6Q3CPg/s1600-h/IMG_3479%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3520" border="0" alt="IMG_3520" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-i8xz00CZN9k/TsdA1ZoUPDI/AAAAAAAAD5I/ixeMDOl4D2k/IMG_3520_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="235"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZVd3RqRkv14/TsdA1woMTvI/AAAAAAAAD5Q/sqw3aZ4rJ_I/s1600-h/IMG_3539%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3539" border="0" alt="IMG_3539" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8lXcO0Knzos/TsdA2dJjTsI/AAAAAAAAD5Y/yclUC8alILI/IMG_3539_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="283" height="227"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TuWdqNUnYWs/TsdA2vDHMNI/AAAAAAAAD5g/ME6XMasNc_U/s1600-h/IMG_3575%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3575" border="0" alt="IMG_3575" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VHZBftoR64c/TsdA3Gp_qXI/AAAAAAAAD5o/CWEvi7hbCO0/IMG_3575_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="286" height="226"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6K0Rz3Uxhok/TsdA3kFZOeI/AAAAAAAAD5w/42gS4brTR-8/s1600-h/IMG_3727%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3727" border="0" alt="IMG_3727" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-P4bWq7tPWGM/TsdA4JNMrZI/AAAAAAAAD54/mj51T5ZLMgs/IMG_3727_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="450"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-K9uLdfv2Pxc/TsdA5DxM9UI/AAAAAAAAD6A/s9zTobzz5jg/s1600-h/IMG_3651%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3651" border="0" alt="IMG_3651" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9xaK2Ll-3Iw/TsdA5hOrn4I/AAAAAAAAD6I/Q7bD8geEKWo/IMG_3651_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="228"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TaZa44GAyEI/TsdA6FcGF3I/AAAAAAAAD6Q/CruvgmXSyYs/s1600-h/IMG_3671%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3671" border="0" alt="IMG_3671" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-N-n781USUDM/TsdA6XN6zpI/AAAAAAAAD6Y/nyueFQxkhfE/IMG_3671_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="285" height="230"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IJ8ddEZ6rfg/TsdA6-yjI1I/AAAAAAAAD6g/9owgO_uqBMY/s1600-h/IMG_3574%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3574" border="0" alt="IMG_3574" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0eG2Z3Ahxns/TsdA7SrszAI/AAAAAAAAD6o/RKWtqxIqdlU/IMG_3574_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="224"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SVd_1chZdKo/TsdA7scz6XI/AAAAAAAAD6w/sGTd-fZ_QKg/s1600-h/IMG_3686%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3686" border="0" alt="IMG_3686" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LH1WGxXRFlU/TsdA8HcCqEI/AAAAAAAAD64/5PvCe15MtEw/IMG_3686_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="278" height="223"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zPNCY4v-XaM/TsdA8h0kSLI/AAAAAAAAD7A/FfjNR6u9p2Y/s1600-h/IMG_3728%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3728" border="0" alt="IMG_3728" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7v3YwPSuxpE/TsdA9BefKrI/AAAAAAAAD7I/Sr3N4ux3z7Q/IMG_3728_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="570" height="456"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Fi8C_0-XfiU/TsdA9gD7I0I/AAAAAAAAD7Q/uXFZ1D4qp5Q/s1600-h/IMG_3739%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3739" border="0" alt="IMG_3739" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QxoPWRI3-uQ/TsdA94-eHyI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/EPXcXSa5PKs/IMG_3739_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="285" height="234"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8xjncTQ-3oo/TsdA-ZwXXaI/AAAAAAAAD7g/GUlnUuxlMrY/s1600-h/IMG_3741%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3741" border="0" alt="IMG_3741" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lNecMAxt5Cc/TsdA_AA57GI/AAAAAAAAD7o/B6pVBRaQ5bA/IMG_3741_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="233"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ILbwM8xQq0o/TsdA_co96AI/AAAAAAAAD7w/0Dd00vyQBK0/s1600-h/IMG_3797%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3797" border="0" alt="IMG_3797" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_lpXwv6YJfM/TsdA_7Z-cRI/AAAAAAAAD74/iToKmpvFEFE/IMG_3797_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-esE3PqpZnlg/TsdBAZ5Y4cI/AAAAAAAAD8A/Ahabb4_e8iE/s1600-h/IMG_3738%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3738" border="0" alt="IMG_3738" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xra4h0d5Ksk/TsdBA2JBkmI/AAAAAAAAD8I/6TeeDgvoPCI/IMG_3738_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="283" height="240"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-036k3LVHFh0/TsdBBL6gfzI/AAAAAAAAD8Q/T6SSCYEZtHY/s1600-h/IMG_3830%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3830" border="0" alt="IMG_3830" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6QxK-T6JKDE/TsdBBq6aaEI/AAAAAAAAD8Y/6bOJHDNZb20/IMG_3830_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="565" height="451"></a></p> <p>Seriously, ADORABLE!!!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-82562822095076377372011-11-18T20:00:00.002-07:002011-11-18T20:01:55.760-07:00Halloween 2011<div align="left">We love Halloween around here. It’s Joel’s favorite holiday and he’s quickly teaching the kids that it should be theirs too. Here’s a quick look at our Halloween this year.</div><div align="center"><br />
As is the normal for us, we started off our Halloween season carving a pumpkin.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vNUsa_YVb8w/TscTjN1tQEI/AAAAAAAADmg/yzWvwMZ_W2M/s1600-h/IMG_4154%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4154" border="0" height="389" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2HGMECVystQ/TscTjqLIn9I/AAAAAAAADmo/CQITkaxb204/IMG_4154_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4154" width="497" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ugz0FbkURoc/TscTkM4Gj3I/AAAAAAAADmw/0PrAyHYqPr4/s1600-h/IMG_4148%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4148" border="0" height="400" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C8hIcUjpJM4/TscTkkUOZkI/AAAAAAAADm4/cpyXZKyFTDI/IMG_4148_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4148" width="511" /></a><br />
We did the usual: Jack Skellington from “Nightmare Before Christmas.” The kids love him!<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-s8wqyChIhIQ/TscTlOY__zI/AAAAAAAADnA/YCkczaFLXiE/s1600-h/IMG_4164%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4164" border="0" height="269" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iz8OsNhIYss/TscTlXBl4VI/AAAAAAAADnI/4msEnglwSnE/IMG_4164_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4164" width="318" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UkIBBdDSe4o/TscTl4albkI/AAAAAAAADnQ/Zoe9ST18DVM/s1600-h/IMG_4165%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4165" border="0" height="268" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4ZfsT9es3TU/TscTmZiZq_I/AAAAAAAADnY/SR0MfX-Kigg/IMG_4165_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4165" width="346" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
The kids and I went to the Kiddie Corn Maze at Cold Springs Trout Farm with Kaylee’s Joy School group.<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6853yXSaMiY/TscTmt_Yp9I/AAAAAAAADng/T0R6D4Af3kE/s1600-h/IMG_4191%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4191" border="0" height="389" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kK_anhzXxPY/TscTnJHa8dI/AAAAAAAADno/UhZxL5wiFRY/IMG_4191_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4191" width="497" /></a><br />
They found some exciting things.<br />
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They both got to pick a pumpkin to take home with them.<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AwHoQuHD5ZA/TscTpdHn9tI/AAAAAAAADoQ/MfKeNl344x0/s1600-h/IMG_4204%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4204" border="0" height="401" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ec6gzUXAFPE/TscTp0QeTjI/AAAAAAAADoY/61QDkjpW2Ao/IMG_4204_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4204" width="513" /></a><br />
And they got to feed the fish.<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ljJiUsx5itc/TscTqYQAyOI/AAAAAAAADog/Ut-Egak_iqE/s1600-h/IMG_4208%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4208" border="0" height="403" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-F0zElKL0Jds/TscTq0rMzDI/AAAAAAAADoo/rh1Xq4-IyYE/IMG_4208_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4208" width="522" /></a><br />
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We also went to a neighborhood pumpkin carving party, which was good because Jack was looking pretty disgusting by that point. (That’s what happens when you get so excited for Halloween that you carve your pumpkins the first few days of the month… you end up getting TWO pumpkins!)<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IHw83pmk8nE/TscTrIGhbUI/AAAAAAAADow/FP4JoCvL9ic/s1600-h/IMG_4255%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4255" border="0" height="411" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DtL6vE_n2Ys/TscTr57auiI/AAAAAAAADo4/e2TxIhXo34Q/IMG_4255_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4255" width="532" /></a><br />
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We don’t do this on purpose, but we tend to each have 2 different costumes every year (thank you Savers!).<br />
Kaylee costume #1: Cowgirl. She wanted to wear this one to her Joy School Halloween party.<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7Xmro25jhKA/TscTsNOtoCI/AAAAAAAADpA/NEwMUQJsW5Q/s1600-h/IMG_4257%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4257" border="0" height="542" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GLW_v_gSSzM/TscTs_W94bI/AAAAAAAADpI/emwuJfxvZ3A/IMG_4257_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4257" width="395" /></a><br />
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Logan was the only one who didn’t get 2 costumes (he didn’t want another one). For our ward party I was a hippie and Joel was a BYU fan the night they played TCU (the game was on during the party).<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-J_yyuSyYLYM/TscTtIUAzjI/AAAAAAAADpQ/jwHZeVBCP_A/s1600-h/IMG_4344%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4344" border="0" height="357" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zxm70HMFBY4/TscTts0_qgI/AAAAAAAADpY/yRLLdCtHn08/IMG_4344_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4344" width="447" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_Xoqj61cZFU/TscTt-tlG2I/AAAAAAAADpg/FOwdBCjVChE/s1600-h/IMG_4385%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4385" border="0" height="358" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-csL2ueggzZc/TscTuYzFOtI/AAAAAAAADpo/PMaMFgjN0AY/IMG_4385_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4385" width="264" /></a><br />
Fun surprises from the fishing game:<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Zhv2Y-Qu8HY/TscaiCfgTVI/AAAAAAAADrw/aJN2crn_x8w/s1600-h/IMG_4353%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4353" border="0" height="315" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uQmcPO87YGk/Tscai18XOoI/AAAAAAAADr4/2bWBb1_7rpc/IMG_4353_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4353" width="400" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q3auvVQ8JdM/TscajH9Lp1I/AAAAAAAADsA/j8oVWUeYFXY/s1600-h/IMG_4356%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4356" border="0" height="315" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vwiy_A5PTL8/Tscajiujj0I/AAAAAAAADsI/l9azhw-WHY0/IMG_4356_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4356" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
On Halloween day, the kids and I went to the Halloween party at Grandma Mum’s (Legacy House). They loved it! Kaylee wore costume #2: pirate. Logan costume: Spiderman. He’s slightly obsessed.<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vYhKhf24p9Y/TscTuqr_miI/AAAAAAAADpw/bMFgPBO9Exo/s1600-h/IMG_4388%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4388" border="0" height="524" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YAoSTAMijVM/TscTvNGWCvI/AAAAAAAADp4/6IqZpRjsirE/IMG_4388_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4388" width="678" /></a><br />
It was fun to see Grandma Mum (Joel’s grandma).<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--m4nZPy4W3M/TscTviiWf-I/AAAAAAAADqA/-t-321H85LU/s1600-h/IMG_4398%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4398" border="0" height="465" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CsuYnjf-YqQ/TscTwDl79QI/AAAAAAAADqI/h9ovhIJu5jo/IMG_4398_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4398" width="602" /></a><br />
And the kids thought trick-or-treating to each apartment door was pretty awesome.<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qI344sWVMok/TscTwqldNvI/AAAAAAAADsQ/gp-0SqUGofU/s1600-h/IMG_4407%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4407" border="0" height="433" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mirL4cBhxfw/TscTw8xxOCI/AAAAAAAADsU/RjNseUgoIKM/IMG_4407_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4407" width="553" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
This is right before trick-or-treating. Kaylee kept her eye patch on the whole time we were at any party, until I realized this and let her know it was okay to take it off. She was relieved because she said it hurt after awhile. I stayed back to pass out candy while Joel took the kids around. He said they were pros!<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gxM0zgfFTX4/TscTxWYpZzI/AAAAAAAADqg/_i575NGFvdM/s1600-h/IMG_4422%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4422" border="0" height="476" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UItUoZfQ6BI/TscTx2BcXAI/AAAAAAAADqo/F_z-Cm2nKks/IMG_4422_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4422" width="616" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
After trick-or-treating we went to Joel’s aunt and uncles for a big family Halloween party with delicious chili that his grandpa makes. Yum!<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tAK6-WKQTfw/TscTyfh0DaI/AAAAAAAADqw/-PLLb9tT5o8/s1600-h/IMG_4423%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4423" border="0" height="452" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mZCi9CUrdms/TscTyiTwYzI/AAAAAAAADq4/pURSo_8qcLI/IMG_4423_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4423" width="585" /></a></div><div align="center">Costume #2 for me: Medusa (I have snakes in my hair and a fancy dress from Savers). <br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BJOGpo1kTgQ/TscTzx_0DNI/AAAAAAAADrQ/W-FwQMgDJdE/s1600-h/IMG_4430%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4430" border="0" height="278" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uw3-steW7YI/TscT0fbsBsI/AAAAAAAADrY/zaIoJ3Hh9TY/IMG_4430_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4430" width="355" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Costume #2 for Joel: Ron Swanson (from Parks and Rec. Pretty much the coolest character on tv right now). For those of you who know the show... Joel has a bag of bacon. </div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wnhLLryfVVw/TscTzJMZFmI/AAAAAAAADrA/m7EnEmuVopo/s1600-h/IMG_4427%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4427" border="0" height="452" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0zk9usoiyX0/TscTzsie07I/AAAAAAAADrI/iCIAeTE52CQ/IMG_4427_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_4427" width="329" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Cutest picture from Halloween: Logan with his cousin, Connor. (Thanks for the pic. Spenc and Tiff!)<br />
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</div><div align="center">We had a great Halloween!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-57224602248370087192011-09-21T15:16:00.000-06:002011-09-21T15:16:11.737-06:00Love these kids!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxYW_37kSN5TzTBuWYqcOGrxJqygo5uSjEo_PGh9uLCj3HrUJgeAqLq23EXwyada4qzo9S1DkSspJThmQotvw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292938236342407165.post-29496035984169318012011-09-20T14:01:00.004-06:002011-09-20T14:13:54.097-06:00Kaylee Jane/Sweetheart/Princess<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mBzU6RbK_2w/TnjxItt0rQI/AAAAAAAADis/Kp-GGBHsJ6Y/s1600-h/IMG_3683%25255B4%25255D.jpg"></a><br />
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Here’s a conversation I had Sunday with Kaylee:<br />
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Me: Thanks, Babe.<br />
Kaylee: Don’t call me Babe.<br />
Me: What should I call you?<br />
Kaylee: Only call me Kaylee Jane.<br />
Me: Okay, I can do that. You don’t like “Babe?” <br />
K: Nope. Just Kaylee Jane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or you can call me “Sweetheart.”<br />
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We continued to discuss what I could and couldn’t call her.<br />
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"Pumpkin" and "Squirt" are both out.<br />
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"Princess" is okay.<br />
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Also, "Snot Face" is okay, but only if it’s her Uncle Mikey that is calling her that.<br />
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