First Sponge Bath

She was really good for her bath. As you can see it took three of us. The reason we all look so bad is because it was our first night home, and we were worn out. I think she got a little cold. We had to bathe her like this for about three weeks; until her umbilical cord fell off.

Coming Home

We got to com home on the 9th. So Adeline and I had to stay three days in the hospital. We were lucky enough to have Tim there each and every day and night. He would get her and bring her to me in the night and during the day so I could feed her. He changed more diapers than I did during the hospital stay...because I was bed ridden. We were also lucky enough to have my mom there to help.

Addie's First Visitors

The Hospital Stay

The New Family
Beautiful Adeline
Dad's Sleeping Spot for 3 Days
Addie likes to be swaddled, but only if her arms are out so she can move them. She had to have her hands right next to her face. She is still like that right now. Giving birth was an experience...We arrived at the hospital at 2 a.m. I was having one minute long contractions, five minutes apart for an hour. I took a bath, and then we decided we should head to the hospital. When we were walking in we saw another couple, and the woman could not even walk. They put her in a wheel chair to get her back to labor and delivery. When Tim and I saw this couple we debated doing a few laps around the parking lot. Because of the past false alarms, and I was in pain but I could walk and was worried this wasn't the real thing once again. Well we ended up going in after they checked me I was dilated to a 5. I decided to get an epidural and that took another hour and a half before I got it. By noon the following day I was dilated to a ten. From noon until seven that evening I pushed, or tried to pushing our darling daughter out. She did not budge at all much to my dismay. I had never thought I would ever have trouble pushing out my children because of my body shape. However, because of how her head was positioned (she was head down) but I guess I have a small pelvic bone she couldn't get through. So, at this point that is why I had to have surgery. I was terrified, and because of my pure exhaustion I cried when they said I needed to have a cesarean section. I only wished they could have told me a bit sooner. I was terrified to have surgery. Everything went smoothly; I told the Dr. before Tim came in that he gets a bit sick with this kind of stuff. So they got him a chair, and he held my hand. I was so sick throwing up during the surgery, and before through all of the pushing. I wasn't sure she was ever coming out, but we were so happy when she finally did. We were also surprised that she had hair. I immediately said Tim she looks like you...he said that he thought she looked like me. We look at her each day, and study all of her features it's hard to say and probably to soon. However, we have fun picking out features. I think she has Tim's lips, and forehead. Tim thinks she has my family's round head and eyes (with his blue coloring so far). We love her so much.

Adeline Grace!

We welcomed Adeline Grace on Saturday, September 6th at 9:21 PM through a c-section delivery. Adeline is beautiful, healthy and has a lot of medium brown curly hair. She weighs 8 pounds 15 ounces and is 20 and 3/4 inches long. The c-section delivery was determined after Nicole was fully dilated for 7 hours accompanied with great pushing but with the minimal results of Adeline fitting though Nicole’s pelvis. Nicole, Tim and Adeline are all doing great!

The Girl in a Whirl

If you haven't already heard this I thought it was funny, and should be shared.

The Girl in a Whirl by 'Dr. Sue' (a.k. A.. Vickie Gunther)

Look at me, look at me, look at me now!
You could do what I do if you only knew how.
I study the scriptures one hour each day;
I bake, I upholster, I scrub, and I pray.
I always keep all the commandments completely;
I speak to my little ones gently and sweetly.
I help in their classrooms! I sew all they wear!
I drive them to practice! I cut all their hair!
I memorize names of the General Authorities;
I focus on things to be done by priorities.
I play the piano! I bless with my talents!
My toilets all sparkle! My checkbooks all balance!
Each week every child gets a one-on-one date;
I attend all my meetings (on time! Never late!)
I'm taking a class on the teachings of Paul,
But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all,
I track my bad habits 'til each is abolished;
Our t-shirts are ironed! My toenails are polished!
Our family home evenings are always delightful;
The lessons I give are both fun and insightful.
I do genealogy faithfully, too.It's easy to do all the things that I do!
I rise each day early, refreshed and awake;
I know all the names of each youth in my stake!
I read to my children! I help all my neighbors!
I bless the community, too, with my labors.
I exercise and I cook menus gourmet;
My visiting teaching is done the first day!
(I also go do it for someone who missed hers.
It's the least I can do for my cherished ward sisters.)
I chart resolutions and check off each goal;
I seek each 'lost lamb' on my Primary roll.
I can home-grown produce each summer and fall.
But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all,
I write in my journal! I sing in the choir!
Each day, I write 'thank you's' to those I admire.
My sons were all Eagles when they were fourteen!
My kids get straight A's! And their bedrooms are clean!
I have a home business to help make some money;
I always look beautif ully groomed for my honey.
I go to the temple at least once a week;
I change the car's tires! I fix the sink's leak!
I grind my own wheat and I bake all our bread;
I have all our meals planned out six months ahead.
I make sure I rotate our two-years' supply;
My shopping for Christmas is done by July!
These things are not hard; 'tis good if you do them;
You can if you try! Just set goals and pursue them!
It's easy to do all the things that I do!
If you plan and work smart, you can do them all, too!
It's easy!' she said and then she dropped dead.

Aren't we all trying to be this girl without having everyone look at me look at me, but obviously we don't want to drop dead.

We've Almost made it

I can't believe it is almost here, and we're getting so excited. I am about ready to have this baby any day now. It is really an incredible feeling. I can't really explain how I feel, but I am nervous excited and just about everything else too. Tim feels that there's lots to do. He just doesn't feel ready, and neither do I. I think we have everything we need, but just feeling prepared to be responsible is a big deal. We are still super excited, and feel it is such a blessing. We talk all the time about who she will look like, and how we can only hope she gets the best of both of our personality traits. Tim thinks she's bound to have a big head, and be beautiful. The remark about the big head is because we both had a big heads. We are so excited to meet her we can hardly wait. I still think I am still feeling too good...so I am worried she's going to be a late one.

Happy Birthday Twins

I married someone younger...this is the part of the year where he catches up with me. When Tim celebrates his Birthday he shares the special day with his twin sister. I don't really think they look that much a like, but it's true they're twins.

There are so many things I love about Tim. I've kept a journal of everything. I call it the I love you because. It's so fun to go back, and read all of these things that I've written. I just wanted to share a few: I love that he's competitive, and doesn't give up. Even when we are playing our two player game, and he doesn't stand a chance in the last round. He's still sure that he's going to win...it makes the victory that much more sweet. I love that he always takes out the trash, and puts a new bag in. We had a fun celebration dinner and cake. It doesn't get much better than that (there were three celebrations pizza, ribs, and costa vida) YUMMY! Tanner was so excited about what he got for Tim he could hardly keep the secret.

False Alarm

For the most part being pregnant has been fun. I was never too sick. I always felt nautious all throughout the day. I was exhausted after taking a shower, and hated eating meat. In the middle part there was one spot on my back that kept bugging me, but I would just have Tim rub it. I think I've been pretty lucky. My hormones have done something a little strange, but my sister has the same problem...I have a wart on my foot. However, other than that everything has gone smoothly. I have been able to work, and have felt good throughout these past nine months. It's clearly a bit embarassing to get such chubby feet. However, Friday after school I was really embarassed. I was unsure if my water broke, and when I called to ask the Dr. they informed me I needed to go to the hospital and find out.

So Tim, and I made the treck in to labor and delivery. I was in no pain...but just had to go to have them check since I wasn't sure. They were so nice about everything. They ran two tests to find out my water hadn't broke, and we were good to go. What really happened is the baby jumped on my bladder. I felt pretty silly to have to make a trip to the hospital to find that out. After we rushed to the river cats baseball game, and had a fun evening. I was excited because I got a snow cone.

Swollen Hands and Feet

It's gotten a little out of control recently. As you can easily see...the small feet are Carsons we look very similar don't we. I had to get a new ring to fit on my hand. I have one pair of shoes that fit as you can see from the image. They also really don't even fit that well. The first photo is where I thought my feet were swollen. However, I have learned that was really nothing. I guess if this is the worst of it then I can handle that it hurts my pride to have my feet so FAT.

Delicious not Nutritious

Tonight we went to the store to get a treat, and decided to do some shopping.
While we were unloading our groceries to pay I became a bit embarassed because I noticed we had a lot of sweets in the cart. I usually make a list to take I didn't have one tonight. I had a bit of a sweet tooth, and we ended up with sour patch kids, chewy peaches, tootsie rolls, klondike bars, cake mixes, sweet cereal (which we never/ I never buy). Plus to top it all off I am huge...as we bagged the groceries we were laughing so hard OOPS.

On the way home we saw a family of deer. We didn't want one to get hit. So, I was kind of teasing Tim, and told him to turn around so we could scare the deer back away from the road. Tim turned the car around, and decided to go scare the deer back in the hills. I said, I think you need to get out to chase after them...he said are you serious. We waited there for a bit as the close distance scared them back away from the road.

Well it's Saturday Night

I went to Roseville to help my sister get Carson to smile in their family photos. I am a bit ghetto because I snapped a quick shot while she was taking pictures of the boys, but they looked so cute.I took that photo of Tim because I thought he looked so handsome; so we had our own photo shoot too. It was a tricky task with three boys. I think Tim was better at getting him to smile. We had such a fun time after we all went to BIG SPOON, and then to the fountains. That's what you see in the background of the dark photo. These are really cool, and we all loved watching them. They are synced with music, and lights.

The Favorite Babysitter

Tanner told Keri that I am his favorite babysitter. However, when he was suppose to tell me he said no she's not, and then Parker says Tim's the best one. This picture is from when we went to the park. They both wanted to hang out with these 8 year olds who weren't being very nice to them. On the way home they asked why I let them stay out so late. They are the best. At the park Parker got stuck at the very top of the play structure, and wanted me to come up and go down the big slide with him...he was very disappointed when I explained I couldn't because there is a baby in my belly.

Willy & the Mayor of Rancho Cordova

Congragulations William! This is from his court of honor.

Family Shower (I am 8 Months)

I had such a fun day! We were spoiled, and I felt so grateful for everything. It was so fun to see everyone. Thanks Jackie for planning such a fun shower.

Summer School

For both of us summer has entailed attending school. However, our roles have been different. My last day teaching was Friday. I have taught summer school in the past, but it has been to the students trying to get ahead. This year I was teaching those who failed. So, my experience was a bit different. I think my last day kind of explains it all. I have a student JENSEN was his name. This kid looked high as a kite every day. He would fall asleep drool oozing out of his mouth onto the floor because of the way he slept. It is never my policy to let students sleep, but after encouraging this student to stay awake so many times...it was his choice he was hurting himself. Every time they fall asleep they loose minutes, and they have to be in summer school a certain number of minutes or their buts are kicked out. So, any who now I am finished with background the last fifteen minutes of summer school the rest of the class and I are chatting. He's in the front of the room and had been sleeping all day (the last day in summer school is kind of a wash grades are due Thursday- most students don't come...but JENSEN had to be there because he'd missed too much time) So, without any warning he turns his head over to the side of his desk, and starts vomiting. I thought he'd spilled a drink (which he'd already done before and they're not suppose to have drinks except water). So I am getting super mad Jensen oh my gosh you spilled your drink. Then someone says I think he's throwing up...which he was. He didn't say hey I am feeling sick, I need to leave for a long period of time continued to throw up on the floor. Well being pregnant the smell didn't really agree with me. I was just said someone give the trash can I've got to get out of here. Then I called the office for the janitor, and stood just outside the door with the rest of the class. He ends up getting up finally and going to the restroom. Oh well JENSEN decides to not come back. I tell the principal. He calls his mom; next thing Jensen walks into the office. I was like were did you go? Oh he was laying a bench?? So, his mom came in and had a chat with the principle. We obviously suspected he was a bit hungover. When asked why are you sick? His reply was I either ate something bad, or I haven't eaten WELL WHICH IS IT BUDDY!!! The principal had to have a little discussion with the parent about drug use. I love being a teacher!

Family Filled Weekend

On the fourth of July we woke up, and went to breakfast with friends at Mimi's. It was really early for Tim to wake-up. He has some things to learn before September comes. We only had to be there at nine, but for a holiday it really was a bit rough for him. After that it is tradition in our family to have caramel popcorn on the fourth of July. The reason being when we were dating Tim was asking what kinds of traditions we have in my family. It was around the fourth of July, and the one that stood out in my mind was when we were kids my mom decorated a pringles can on the outside with paper and stickers to look like a fire cracker. Then the top of the pringles can she some how attached a pipe cleaner to look like the fuse. After the product was finished she would fill it with caramel popcorn...a delicious treat to enjoy while you watch the fire works. Last year I made them for my nephews, and the year before that we just made caramel popcorn. So, this year once again I made caramel popcorn it's TRADITION now. We watched the fireworks from all over Sacramento from Tim's families deck. They live on the river, and we could see a variety of firework shows. The picture of Jerry and Lilly was on the fifth...she had been so tired and wouldn't go down for a nap. Finally Jerry was bouncing her and she fell fast asleep. Oh and I must not forget the picture of Lilly, and the miniature donkeys. Tim was like a little kid he was so excited to show her these from the moment we arrived.