Jonas's 7th

My little guy is 7! I can't believe it! I woke him up to eggs, mix mix drink (green smoothie) & cinnamon rolls. Jonas has been so excited about his bday! 

I was able to bring him doughnuts to his class. He got a giant ice cream cone wxwushes from his class. I loved seeing his face light up while Mrs. Heaton read it.

He got to have Jax come over & make caramel apples  

Birth of Jude William

The week before Jude was born, I felt he was coming early. Even though the other boys came on due date or a day early, I felt this way. I thought he'd come on Sept 11(due to the significant date) or on the 12th when my dr was out of town.

At 3:00 am in morning of Sept. 11, I woke up w contractions. I stayed in bed until 4 trying rest, but I was going stir crazy!

I did what any normal preggo last would do, scrub bathrooms! Did this until 5 & finally woke up J. I had started packing my bag the night  before. While in shower, Jas packed the rest of it(he's a better packer.) we called his parents when they were. 5 min apart. They showed up at 6:30--just as the contractions slowed down....:(

We finally sent them back home. Feeling A bit disappointed, but relieved icould see my boys that morning. & work on the freezer meals.

I still continued to have contractions, but not as often. Jas & I were able to put the crib together (such procrastinators!) & catch up on laundry. I got to cuddle W T while he watched a show. 

I made a decision, I was too antsy do I left w Jas to hit the case lot sale. Now, contractions were more often! I had two while at store! We got back & my mom & I got to work. Contractions got closer & intensified, but I found walking was more helpful than sitting. 

Knew it was finally time to get going. So w 3 lasagna to freeze (& one for that night) Jas & I took off.babe fore leaving, I had a beautiful heart wrenching moment w Thaddeus. I was able to hold & hug him, knowing he wasn't going to be the littlest anymore  Déjà Vu to 3 Years earlier, we took this same route for Thad-worth the $1 to go through Adams Parkway.

Upon arriving, started the paperwork.cintravtions getting intense & closer together. There was a short time while I thought I might go natural-but I Changed my mind (; Jason was such a support & held my hand while I got my epideral (that's the scariest part). After a few more painful contractions, it became more & more pleasant to be in labor! 

I became dilated very quickly.my water hadn't broke, so soon enough Dr. Bierer came to break my water. I was already to a 10, so he stayed. I pushed & pushed during contractions. Jude came fairly quickly--only about 5/10 min of pushing. I had to keep having them adjust the mirror--my injured leg was straight & a bit crazy! 

It was a bit surreal & we almost 

Jude William Wright

Jude William Wright was born 9/11/14 at 6:16 pm!  He weighed 7 lbs 14 oz and is 20 in long. Those stats seem to be what all girls ask for so there it is.   Thad calls him "baby dude" and I like it.  He may be called Dude more than Jude. He's just a great little baby!  Life without him seems crazy already!  We just love him and are so grateful to have him. More Jude stories to come. 

1st Day of School 2014

K is off to 3rd grade & J is off to 1st...where does the time go?!

K sleeping

Through the eyes of his mother. Please stay little, you're growing up too quickly 

Keat's 9th

Yesterday was Keat's 9th. Where does the time go? He's such a sweet, sensitive, smart, kind hearted, competitive, best big brother. We celebrated in style!

We got comped a night at Stein Erickson Lodge (boo ya). Boys loved using the hot fun on deck, staying up late, swimming & biking !

Also had a swim/pizza party w Jason's fam. Jas & I stayed up late the night before his bday to put together his new room! JoD came over w cupcakes & the celebration will continue w treats at school & my fam coming to watch him play soccer & Chinese food/park. I adore this kid & pray for health & good things to come this upcoming year. 

Thad & Mama

TAfter lots of deliberation, I decided to stay home from Powell this year... I've gone 13 years in a row-- it was a tough decision.  Only 5 weeks out & Thad is pretty attached to me ( plus swum terrified of water if he can't touch). 

On the night before the trip, Jonas asked me if I would wake up early so he could give me a hug. Oh that'll get the tears rolling. Sweetheart.

Early Fri , I got up & helped see my 3 boys off. When T woke up a few hrs later, he asked within minutes where Dadda, Keekee & Jonas were. When I told him they were in Lake a Powell, he immediately had crocodile tears :(

He has asked several times a day since, but nothing was as heartbreaking as the first time.

We've had some wonderful times bonding just the two of us-walks, 2 different parks, feeding ducks , library, reading books, Ogden Nature Center, playing w cousins in SL, playing w friends, shopping w Nans. I love him dearly & can't believe how big he's getting.