He's Home

Sam is home!

He is healthy as can be now.

Hadley was the only one who couldn't go in the hospital to visit on Family Sunday.

She was/is overjoyed to hold him whenever she can.

Welcome Little One

Well Sam finally made his appearance on Monday May 19th at 2:26 (it was actually 2:25 but the nurse was slower to look at the clock then I was...so whatever).
He's our biggest at 9lbs 14 oz.
He came out with rolls on his arms and neck and cheeks you could just slurp.
He's having a little bit of a hard time fighting an infection and will be in the hospital for a bit.

So glad he's here!
The kids can't wait to touch and hold him.

What we've been up to

Today we (meaning I mostly watched) tilled the garden, weeded, cut tulips, went to the greenhouse for garden plants and flowers and a peach tree (yum), and then put down newspaper and some kind of dirt to keep the weeds out. The kids helped set up the little sand/water table and played for a while. A very productive day for the yard :)


Friday afternoon we took a little trip down to the Lake, to throw some rocks and see some birds. This place was really relaxing.

Today

Well we won't be having a baby today...highly unlikely anyway.

We went to Walmart this morning and browsed, got a few groceries.
Not my favorite place, but a good way to waste time in the morning.

Gave the bushes out front a much needed hair cut. They look much better.

And for Grams and Gramps:



I sent the two youngest out the other day with the camera to get a picture of my favorite bushes.
They don't bloom long, but they are so sweet.
The girls got lots of fun pictures and I was cracking up at the way they posed.

Two of my saving graces during these long days:
Doing my hair and getting ready for the day...as if it's just another day.
Walks with Reed.

Of course the kids keep me from laying around feeling sorry for myself.
They pretty much keep me from laying. :)

There is an end in site though...Monday is the scheduled induction date.
I never dreamed I would need it, but glad it's there now.

Just Waiting

I have been following 3 blogs of girls due within a week of me. All of them have gone over their due dates.
And here I sit.
I was at Target yesterday and the lady behind me asked when I was due.
It was kind of funny to say "today".
I was excited to see today that one of the girls was on her way to the hospital and another was having contractions.
My day will come.
Eventually :)


Happy Birthday to Reed today.
It looks like he will get to keep it to himself.

Wedding Part III

The reception was in a nursery so there were plenty of decorations to start with.
In the background of the picture of the boys you can see the quartet that played beautiful background music.
When it was time to go everyone lined up with sparklers and Mel and Chad ran under.
It was beautiful.

Oh and I have to mention the food...that I don't have a picture of...so good!
It was done by Marvelous catering.
There was a potato bar with mashed potatoes and a choice of a chicken or beef topping, with spinach/strawberry salad and breadsticks.
There was also a crepe bar with the most tasty fillings: pudding, chocolate, whipped topping strawberries.
What a party!

Wedding Part II

I loved how the cake matched Mel's dress.




The Groom's cake.
There is an obvious tie to McDonalds.



Such a cool Ice Sculpture.
Talk about service.
Someone would be at the top of the ladder in the background and pour juice down the spout for each individual cup.




The boys were all in their handsome brown suits and tuxs, the little girls in cream dresses with brown sashes and the older girls were all in brown.




I was surprised to see 2 other brides in ivory. The place was bustling with activity!

Craft Boutiques

I'm having a hard time getting my pictures to load so I will have to post part II of the wedding later.

In the mean time Mothers Day is coming up and there are some fun Boutiques.

The Holy Cow is more crafty (they carry the $5 ties too) out in Pleasant Grove at there Rec Center from Wed till Saturday.

The other is Beehive Bazaar. This one is more artsy. Traci and I had a lot of fun at this one around Christmas time. You can see some of the there vendors and the location at their website beehivebazaar.blogspot.com

Have fun.
I'm not sure I'll be waddling around at either, but we'll see.

Made it! Part I

I had to make it through a few big things before this baby comes.
One was doing flowers for the wedding of a good neighbor.
The other was to my sisters wedding.
I made it.

Here's the run down on the wedding.
I didn't do the flowers. Our good family friend (and the one who taught floral arranging) did all the flowers. They were gorgeous.
I did try to wear fancy shoes that didn't do so well on my feet, but I went in figuring that would happen.

Everything was beautiful and so wonderful.