Coming Home

It's nice to be home and not worried about where Hayden is and who has him. Jordyn is doing really well, she is a good eater and over all a happy baby. When we got home we realized that all the clothes that I have drowned her so my mom went and picked up a couple of premie outfits so that she had some things that fit. They look like doll clothes and they look so cute on her.

Chris has been amazing help, especially with Hayden, I am sad he had to go back to work today but the good news is he gets off at 3. (that's what she looks like in newborn clothes)

I think it's funny how small she looks in her swing, she has a lot to grow into.

Nana has been a huge help getting me organized and just enjoying the new baby with me. She has also been great with Hayden, picking up new toys and helping him to feel special too. He's doing pretty good and still likes to give his sister loves and tickles.

I was sad to see my mom leave and a little scared to do the two kids on my own. My recovery has been really easy though and both kids really seem to be adjusting great. Now that Jordyn is here and I can hold her I realize how much she is worth the extra work.

Jordyn Alayne

She is finally here! 6lbs 13 ounces 19 inches.

I woke up on Wed. morning around 5 am with contractions but not real regular so I wasn't sure. Finally I went to the hospital at 10 because they just kept coming. When I got there I was only a 2 cm and they sent me walking to see if things would progress. By the time I got back and someone finally checked me it was 12:30 and I was 7 to 8 cm and in A LOT of pain. They hurried and did an epidural I had a brief relief and it was time to push. Half way through my first push they told me to stop cause she was out and it was 1:28 pm. Thats my short story and I am feeling great because it went so well.

Isn't she beautiful with all that dark hair (I have no idea where it came from)!

 

Nana arrived about 2 hours later to hold the new baby girl
and to bring me a milk shake my first food of the day.

Hayden was excited to meet his little sister. He did so much better than I thought he would, it was very cute to see him want to hold and kiss her. So far he has been soft and gentle I hope it lasts.

                               First Kiss

After an hour of paper work and Hayden crashing on the couch we finally got to go home!

She will eventually grow into this!

Almost Time

So I only have about 2 weeks left till my due date and I am feeling very anxious. I can't really find much more to clean or organize but i'm sure I will find something. My blood pressure was high for a while and so I thought this baby might have to come early like Hayden and we got all ready, but now that it's down it feels like I'm waiting forever. However I am glad that she is going to come when she's ready.

I finally took some pictures of Hayden so that I could remember when it was just him. Sometimes I am amazed at how big he is and others I feel like he is still my baby. This will definatly be an adjustment for both of us. I couldn't get him to smile I will have to have Chirs help my with that sometime.

                                                      

                                                 

Hayden is as busy as ever and talking a little. He only ever says what's really important to him like yelling mommy when he wants something, which seems like always. This is his fort his dad made him, they have been really good buddies he is definatly a daddy's boy now.

                                      

I am afraid Hayden is going to be very sad when he finds out this baby swing is not for him.

                                     

Here is my little helper which usually means things take twice as long, but he sure loves to do what I'm doing.

  

My sister Jentry came up for a vist and Hayden did better playing with his cousins this time. He doesn't always play nice with other kids but he is definatly learning and getting better.

They had to watch the movie in thier car seats because there was only one little chair and of course they all need one.

                                     

We went to the rec center, they have a great pool and the kids all played well, it was really fun. It's a good thing he doesn't mind water in his face, he actually thought this was great and kept asking jentry to do it again.

The Kids Rooms

So this is what we have been hard at work doing the last couple of weeks. Hayden is still using the crib for now he's not ready to switch and the changing tables on the other wall. I'm excited with how it turned out and Chirs has been a huge help down to not complaining when I wanted to go get a different red when the first was to dark. Thanks to my sister this baby has plenty of clothes all the way through 12 months. So now all we have to do is wait for her to come! 

This is my sister Wendy's idea for a super cute way to organize all the flower clips that go on the head bands. I love the way it turned out now I just need to make some more flower clips.

This is Hayden's room, I love that he has room to play in here which means a place to hide the mess. I still have plenty more decorating to do but atleast we have a good start!

                            

Belly Photo

So here I am at 31 weeks and yes I am aware it does not appear that way! The good news is I can still wear my jeans and anyone who has worn maternity pants knows how nice that is. Even the doctor was surprised but the baby is measuring fine. The bad news is I still feel very pregnant, she's in there squishing my organs and kicking. So who knows every pregnancy is different but she is doing well so far!  

The next thing on my to do list is baby proofing this house, and if you know Hayden that means I have to do it thoroughly. My hair stuff is his new obsession which is doubly dangerous with outlets and things that can burn him. I liked this picture though because it shows his guilty face. 

Here is a picture of our new house, snowing outside is fitting because it's seems to do that a lot here. I can't wait till this summer when we can actually see our yard.            

Getting Settled

As we get settled into this house I am loving it more and more. It feels so good knowing where were going to live for the next few years and not just the next few months. Were not trying to just make an apartment work for a while we get to really enjoy everything a house brings. There were times when I hated living up here and dreamed about Chris getting transferred. Now we have been here for almost 2 years and have made some really great friends with kids Hayden's age, and because this is such a small town, they all literally live right down the street. This is not our dream home by any means but we are VERY comfortable and happy here and the recreation up here is to die for if you like the outdoors, and we do!

Hayden and his dad on the snowmobile and tube, Hayden was not sure what to think.

This at Park city about 15 min. from where we live, this is the mogul freestyle world cup. They have events like this all the time, we just saw Shawn White win a world cup Half Pipe! My favorite part is it's FREE entertainment!

We got a dog when we moved in here his name is Ganghis as in Ganghis Kon (you would have to ask Chris about it?) So far he has been a great puppy, Hayden can't get enough of him and he learns quick. He has learned that carpets are off limits and he has a nice fenced in yard with a dog house.

This is just Hayden enjoying the new house and space. So far his favorites are the stairs and light switches.