Kaitlyn Bobbi

So even though I was REALY wanting this little child out of me already, it came a lot quicker than we thought/hoped it would.

Wednesday night I had contractions EVERY 15 minutes all night long. I called Josh at work to warn him, but we decided not to worry about him coming home until they were like 5 minutes apart, since we went in at 6 minutes with Bridget and were there for 8 hours.

I never called Josh cause they never progressed. When I got up, nothing. I had maybe two light contraction once every hour to hour and a half. Around 9:00 pm I had two extreamly hard ones ten minutes apart. I told Bridget to go get dad and tell him you're ready to go to Nana's. Josh's mom picked Bridget up just before 10. Contractions went from 10 to 3 minutes apart. We were checked into the hospital and little miss Kaitlyn was born at 10:39 pm! Completely natural! (I really wanted the drugs!!!)

One day at home down.... forever to go!

Some of our Festivities

The 4th weekend is always full of festivities for us. I our weekend started off with the fireworks at the stadium, then Dad's breakfast Saturday and the car show later. Then Nana's for a BBQ, fireworks and relaxation. Festivities ended at with the annual Hyrum Parade on Monday. What an eventful weekend!

Last year at the Fireworks They had a fly over that was pretty cool. We were excited for it again this year!

Last Year

This Year

Getting into the "Wave"

YAY for the Fireworks!

Bridget was really getting into Shaking it!

Nana got a new swing

Bridget and her cousins

Bridget and Nana cooling off

Austin's game of "500"

Sparklers

Enjoying the evening.

waiting for the candy at the Hyrum parade

I woke up this morning to Bridget so excited about this butterfly her and Josh found out in our yard. I was amazed that she held it all the way through the house and it didn't fly away. Little things like this have made me think about the little things in life that we tend to forget about, or not care to take a moment to really enjoy. As I walk around my neighborhood nine months prego, pushing Bridget in the jogger, and in the heat of the day, I thought about how blessed I am to be able to walk (uncomfortably...), how the joys of a little girl getting to ride in her "princess carriage" can be so exciting. How when you think that what you have could be better, and realize what you have, IS better than what others have. Or taking a moment to enjoy the peaceful neighborhood as everyone else seem to be on vacation, due to the emptiness of the yards, streets, and sidewalks.

I am so grateful for a happy, healthy family. For our trials that we go through to help us become stronger and closer to each other. For the blessings of being able to have a family. (even though it might seem like too much work sometimes) For a talented and hard working husband. For this house that we call home. For the ability to do the things that we desire in life! For the love of others.

Remember to take a moment for the little things!

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Father's Day Josh! Your baby loves you!

Re-assembling

I know how much you all love these pictures of our mess, but Josh has been really excited about his project... so I figure I should share.
Yesterday he, well, I put dropped the motor back onto the frame. (really he did. He was just trying to make me feel special)

He had hopes of getting it put back together by the 4th, but he keeps remembering all the little things he has decided to do, So we will see how soon it really gets back together.
Little by little though! He still seems to know what he is doing! Yay!

Random little girl

Saturday Bridget decided that she needed to buy Lucy's toy vaccum from her garage sale, and their neighbors tiger. She has also claimed my shoes as her own! When she is not wearing heals and I am, she walks on her toes as if she is. Total girl.

last night as I was cleaning up after cutting Josh's hair, Bridget was out on the porch with Josh yelling at me to come see the "waybow"! It was almost 9:00 and I didn't realize it was that light outside! Bridget loved running around in her rain boots and umbrella!