Well.. It is six in the morning and while I am listening to everyone hit the snooze on their alarms I am sitting here... not able to sleep. I have quietly cleaned the house, showered, and finished our laundry. Since I have everything done and a sleeping baby I figured this would be a good time to catch up. Tyler was blessed last Sunday. Garen was a little nervous about giving the blessing but he did a great job. When me and Tyler went to church on Sunday I had a lot of people come up to me and comment about all the family we were able to have come. I am so grateful for my big family and their willingness to come and support my new little family.


Tyler is 8 weeks old today and getting so big. He was having stomach problems so the doc put him on a new formula and had me get some different bottles and the combination really did the trick. He is such a happy baby, and is getting quite the personality. He has the cutest smile!

We have been busy getting ready for Christmas, and even though Tyler wont realize what is going on I kind of went a little crazy shopping for him... it was just too fun! It was fun shopping for Garen as well. In the three and a half years that we have been married I have never had any gift be a surprise.. (for those of you who know me well you know its because I just can't help but tell!! The excitement is just too much.. haha) I am pleased to announce that this year he is going to be surprised!! (That is if everything goes as planned and it gets here before Christmas.)

I have many pictures to post but Garen is one of those people who are hitting the snooze and because I am not technically savvy I will have to wait for a time that he can help me upload pictures.

Growing Fast!

I love his eyes!!!

this is his way of telling us NO MORE PICTURES!!

Loves being in Mommy's arms.

Man... time sure does fly. I can't believe that our baby is already over a month old... five weeks and 3 days to be exact. He now weighs 10 pounds, makes noises, and loves to look at lights. He used to scream every time we got him in the bath but he is liking it more everyday. Its amazing how life has changed so much. Its funny how my hair can be a mess, I can be covered in spit up and pee and still be in my pjs and be so happy. He has reflux so he has his cranky times but we feel so blessed that he is here and healthy that all those sleepless nights don't bother us a bit. We are loving our little Tyler!

Tyler is HERE!

Thursday October 21 was the Day!! I went to the doctor for my weekly appointment and he sent me right up to labor and delivery. They started the medication to induce labor, broke my water, and started monitoring me when they noticed that Tyler's heart rate was dropping when I was contracting. They tried to change my position, pump me back full of water, and stop the medication but nothing was working. The nurse and doctor came in to inform me that I needed a C-section so that they could get baby out fast. They brought Garen in scrubs and a mask and unplugged me from everything and we were off. About twenty minutes later Tyler was out. He weighed 6 lbs and 15 ounces and was PERFECT! Tyler had his cord wrapped around his arm and I was informed later that my placenta had started to die so it was a good thing that they got Tyler out when they did. Both me and Tyler are doing fine. He is eating good and I just love when he is awake and looking at me! Life couldn't be better.

Baby Update

I went to the doctor on Tuesday. I am now 3cm dilated and 80% effaced (sorry for those that think thats gross...) When the doc came in he glanced at my chart and said that he would induce me next week.... then he realized that this was my first baby and said that he couldn't... what a dirty trick! He did say that because we live farther away from the hospital he would induce me on my due date, which is October 25th. He was amazed at how I was progressing and asked me if I was sure that I didn't have any other kids because he doesn't see many first time moms progress that well. I technically can go anytime and I am really hoping I do because I hear that it is not fun to be induced. I can't believe that we will have a baby boy soon!! Garen and I have waited so long and had so much heart ache in the past trying to get pregnant. We both feel very blessed that our prayers were answered and that we get to be parents!! We already love this little boy!

ONE BIG DAY!

October 5 was Garrett's 1st birthday! Mandy had a big party set up for him the Sunday before so we all went down to celebrate. Garrett changes every time we see him. He is not only walking now but running! He is such a smart and happy little boy and is turning into quite the little man. Its amazing how fast they grow. Uncle Brandon and Jordan got him a skateboard (as well as a helmet and knee pads just to be safe.) Garen and I got him some clothes and a tent with a tube that is hooked into it so he can play. My parents got him a horse interactive video game and some clothes. He loved everything. He didn't want to wait to open presents, every time his mom was not looking he would run over there and see how far he could get before Mandy would tell him no. Mandy also made him his own birthday cake with mounds of green frosting...

Gettin' Crafty...

I like being busy and now that I have graduated from school I try to come up with projects to help me pass the time on my days off. Brittani has been a great crafting partner and last week we were able to get together to do some Halloween crafts.. Also, I am a huge fan of studio 5 and love getting ideas from them. Me and Garen have needed a headboard for a while but I wasn't able to find one that I liked. This lady had a cute Idea of using old bi fold doors as room dividers and I thought that it would also make a cute headboard so with Garen and my dad's help I was able to complete it! Everything turned out great! Thanks Brittani for doing these crafts with me, its always more fun when you have a good friend to chat with while painting! Also thanks Garen and Dad for helping me with all my crazy ideas!!!

Getting BIG!!

I just had my Thirty Four week appointment on Monday. My regular doctor got called in to do a delivery right before it was my turn so another doctor seen me instead. She measured my belly and I am measuring right on track at 34. She also listened to his heart. The heartbeat was good. She said that he has a strong heart. She was a little concerned about the swelling in my feet, but at this point there is not much that can be done other than elevating my feet more. I guess I will have to start relaxing a little more. Its getting harder to see my feet and move but I cant complain I love being pregnant and am so grateful for the opportunity I have to experience everything! He kicks like crazy and I love it!!! I have one more two week appointment at the end of September and then I will start going to my weekly appointments.