Birth Announcement

Newborn photo shoot with Bryn

Bryn Alyse

Bryn Alyse was born Friday April 27th 12:10pm 6 lbs 8oz 18 1/2 inches She is such a doll and brings such a sweet spirit to our family. We are so glad she is here and our family is complete!

*My sister just informed me I had typed her weight wrong. I had 8 lbs 6 oz and it is really 6 lbs 8 oz. I happened to do it wrong when I send out a text too. Wow what is wrong with me? seth was 8lbs 6 oz. I'm glad she wasn't that big... especially coming 2 weeks early.

32 Weeks

I found out yesterday at my Dr appt that I am dilated to a 1. although not surprising (considering I've been having contractions since 18 weeks) it's not exciting like it was with the other pregnancies. I can't have this baby early!
We are moving (still in the neighborhood just to a bigger house) the first week of April. great timing right. The Dr had informed me that all I can do is walk from room to room and tell people where to put stuff. Fabulous. I'm going to have a hard time with this one. something about the control thing.
I was also told that I am borderline hypertension (not surprising, this has been the case with all mr pregnancies). If my BP goes up next visit I will have more lab work and a non stress test.
I decided not to stress and worry and to ENJOY the down time.... it won't happen again so enjoy it. We shall see how good I am at my advice. It's been a long hard pregnancy and I've already been on partial bedrest since 25 weeks. I'm not so good at bed rest. Enjoy the ride. Enjoy the ride. Enjoy the ride. See I'm convincing myself already :)
By the way if anyone has any suggestions, or ideas of what to do I'd love to hear them. Any testimonals of these issues with essential oils???
I think I've already used a bottle of lavendar which is all I've heard of to use essential oil wise to help with pre term labor.

5 completes us

Today I was able to hear the heartbeat for the third time this pregnancy! Although it came with a scare and an unexpected visit to the Dr.
Luckily/thankfuly everything is fine. I have been more on edge this pregnancy since the last one ended in miscarriage at 10 weeks.
Now I'm 14 1/2 weeks and the nausea still hasn't let up. Well I guess I'm not extremely nauseated in the middle of the night like I use to be. I hope that each day I wake up that the sickness will magically be gone. I can hope right :) I've never had the nausea last this long.
The kids are extremely EXCITED! Kaymie is determined it is a girl... that she will have a baby sister. I just want it to be healthy and have the pregnancy behind me. I am grateful this is the last to complete our family because I am so done with the sickness thing.
Due date is May 11th. I'm excited about having a baby at that time of year!

Kaymie's Princess Party

Kaymie has been talking about her princess party forEVer!!! She was really looking forward to it, especially for the surprise visit from Belle. It was so fun to see her excitement when her birthday finally arrived. Belle came and the look on the little girls faces was priceless. She read them a story and talked to them about how to be a princess. She taught them how to curtsie and twirl. She even helped Kaymie blow out her candles and open presents. Then she sang us some princess songs before it was time for her to go back to her castle with the Beast. What a fun unforgettable 3rd birthday for my little princess!

Porter's Baptism

Porter was baptized on October 8th and it was such a wonderful day for our family. All of the grandparents were able to come as well as the Bogdans and some close friends. Porter was very happy that the water was warm and that he didn't have to go under more than once. The spirit was so strong and we are so proud of Porter for the amazing kid that he is!

Porter's Golfing Party

On Porter's 8th birthday we took some of his friends to play mini golf. They had such a fabulous time and practically had the 18 holes to themselves. The only bad thing was the timing of the party and the BYU game traffic... oh well the boys really enjoyed visited and riding together. Porter is such a cute 8 year old and was really excited for his golf party. Can't believe he is 8!

Porter's Baptism Invitation

Bridal Del Falls

Grandma Susan came for a visit and we went up to Bridal Dell Falls. The water was freezing!!! But it was hot so dipping your feet in felt nice. We took a picinic lunch and enjoyed the beauty of the falls.