Love it When...

I love it when Neal updates the blog. The last 2 posts are from him, and it cracks me up the pictures he chooses to put on and the way he describes things. I obviously hadn't done it in awhile, so I'm glad he feels the need to update!

I haven't even written how it has been having 2 or the story of how Addie got here, but to make a long story short: Two kids is way hard...kudos to all the Moms I know out there with any number of kids. If Addie slept more than 40 minutes for a nap or at night in her crib, it might be easier...I don't know. She is probably around 9 lbs now, and just passed her 4 month birthday. I'll know her weight for sure next week with her 4 month checkup. She came 6 weeks early when we were visiting Neal's family in Lehi over Thanksgiving. We were planning on bringing home Thanksgiving leftovers...not a baby. She only had to stay in the hospital for 2 weeks, which was FOREVER to me, but I know for others who go through preemie babies it was probably really fast. It was honestly one of the hardest things Neal and I have had to go through... Neal still working(he only took like 1 day off), balancing between the 2 kids...wondering if I should be at the hospital with Addie or home with Kyle. Thanks to Lance and Nikki we had somewhere to stay close to the hospital (she was at Alta View hospital in Sandy). But even though it has been a rough couple of months adjusting to everything, I am so grateful for Addie getting here safely and for the joy she already brings into my life.

I love it When...

She blows raspberries at me

if I say one word in baby talk to her (gee or goo), she goes off on a whole story in baby language

she smiles and laughs out loud

Kyle touches or kisses her, and is shaking all over like he is trying to contain all of his love for her

I ask Kyle to tell her a story and he sits by her, holds her hand, and makes up a story

Addie lights up when Kyle sits down by her to play with her

her beautiful blue eyes get really big and round when she sees her Daddy come home

she sleeps for an hour in her own bed

she's screaming in someone else's arms, and calms down in her Mommy's

I love my 2 kids and am so blessed to be trusted to care for them while they're here on earth.

Addie Marie...4 lbs 13 oz, 17 1/2 inches. 11-28-09...yes the day of the big BYU vs Utah game, and yes Neal stayed with me in the hospital and didn't go to the game :)

Addie's blessing day
Kyle's Blessing day...We think they look just alike as babies. Sorry you can't see Kyle very good in this pic

Pic 1- Kyle getting a little Kirk Hammet on us with his spread eagle.

pic-2,3 a nice little sledding trip to enjoy the wintertime, Kyle has probably never cried as hard as when he realized his hands were numb and he didn't know what to do about it.

Pic-4 Trying to teach Addie how fun it is to be a Dolphin,

Pic-5..Kyle is a great, big brother, always trying to kiss her little hands as hard as he can. gritting his teeth because he doesn't know what to do about all his love for his new little sister.

Its timely

So its a grand time to be updating the ole' blogosphere, Pic 1,,a little snow football for Ky and Yaddy, they didn't want to come in, it was such a nice day. Picture 2, you will see a nice christmas present of our little girl Addie sitting on the couch. Kyle is wondering why their was an orange in his stocking and not more candy. Meg is sporting a nice christmas bathrobe. Pic-3 Keeko got Curious George for Christmas which he has watched approximately 1203 times since. Pic-4 The groggy Lance taking an afternoon snooze with Kyle and Hailee. Pic-5 Bo knows baseball...

Lovin' Fall

We are loving the fall weather, and we even loved the snow that showed up before Halloween! Here are just a few pics of Halloween, and Kyle as a cabbage patch kid. We're getting anxious for our baby girl to join us...but we need to decide on a name. Let us know if you have any great girl name ideas :)

Donut eating contest at a Halloween Party...the boys got pretty aggressive attacking those things!

Wanting to blow out the candle in the pumpkin...he thought it was someone's birthday since we had to light a candle.

Golden Brown...or Golden Locks?

Well the time did come for Kyle to get his first hair cut. It was pretty difficult for me. My dad has always cut my brothers hair, so I entrusted him with the daunting task of cutting Kyle's hair. I told him he could only do it under my conditions, which were to not get carried away, but only cut one inch off. After he wetted it down and combed it out, and the ringlets were hanging down at the bottom he said, "Are you sure you want me to do this?", and he was the one pushing me for it the whole time! So of course I had to pause and second guess the decision, but I figured it was time. Luckily the curls are still in tact and it really wasn't that traumatic. :)

Grandpa and Kyle before (I think they resemble each other :)

Before

During: not too happy at this point

After: He can feel all the weight that's been taken off!

Glad it's over...

SUGAR 'N SPICE & EVERYTHING NICE!!

I think I am long overdue for an update!! We just found out that we're adding a baby GIRL to our happy little family! Neal is actually really excited...I was worried he would go into depression if it wasn't a boy :) Now we just need a whole new baby wardrobe!
Here's some pics of what we've been doing lately:
Kyle modeling what his new sister will look like (most likely she won't be blessed with Kyle's golden curls :(

Kyle helping Dad tag the garage

Neal's most recent masterpiece: Awww

Me turning the BIG 23! (my sis, bro, and Kyle in the pic)

On a very adventurous hike in Spanish Fork canyon: but that story is for another day...

Our hiking destination: beautiful waterfalls and hot pools!

Kyle and his cousin Hailee boating at Deer Creek. Neither one could move very well! haha

Random Happenings

I haven't posted in awhile, because there hasn't been anything to really post about! Let's see...we've just been hangin out enjoying the beautiful summer weather, going to family reunions, attending galas (courtesy of Neal's work), getting new callings (1st counselor in primary pres), and trying to save up for our upcoming summer getaways!

I can't figure out how to turn the pic...sorry :) This is Kyle singing his interpretations of Popcorn Popping, and Happy Birthday to You. He blows at the end of happy birthday like he is blowing out candles...