Funny picture!

It cracks me up that Lily's ear will do this sometimes after she has been sleeping on it! I had to capture it before it stops happening!

Lily's Blessing

Sunday we had the great opportunity of having Lily blessed. I was pretty emotional during her blessing because I just felt so grateful for Lily and the happiness she has brought to Mark and I. I feel so blessed to be her Mom and have her as my daughter. It was great because we had so much family at the blessing- Katie, Becca, Dakota, all my siblings and their families, my parents, Mark's Dad, Mark's brother and his family and their kids, plus my good friend Shauna and her husband Bryan, and their kids. Lily looked beautiful in her dress.

Lily and her Uncle Lance who blessed her

Miss Lily!

Notice the wrinkly forehead!
Now that is a head of hair!
Happy after her bath!
Not so sure about her tutu

Pictures from Lily's Photo Shoot

At my shower I received a certificate for a newborn photo shoot from my in-laws. Lily had a difficult time the first day--- she didn't like being naked--- but we still got some really cute pictures. Plus, we went back for a second day in her Christmas dress. Here are some of my favorites.

Notice how big her tights are on her-- it cracks me up! Sadly she has about outgrown her Christmas dress now!
What a sweet baby girl!

This one was taken when she was not very happy. She would lose it when we took the pacifer out of her mouth!

A Great Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving. We had all the kids with us, which was a lot of fun. Lily got to meet her brothers and spend time with them. They were all so cute with her. I was pretty proud of myself for cooking Thankgiving dinner less than a month after having a baby! Here is Lily at 4 weeks. I can't believe how fast time is flying!
Jack and Lily

Sam trying out Lily's shades

Lily chilling with Mitchell-- somehow we didn't get a picture of them together, which is funny since he held her all the time!

Sammie and Lily

Our Cute Girl!

We are having lots of fun with our little Lily! She had her first photo shoot--pictures soon to come-- she wasn't too happy with the shots that involved no clothes- apparently we have a modest little girl! She is such a good baby and definitly enjoys being held and snuggled! So far it appears that she is going to keep her thick dark hair. She loves to look around and take in everything that is going on with her big still looking blue eyes!

More pictures

Lily getting ready to leave the hospital!

Relaxing after getting home from the hospital-- notice Sasha trying to claim her spot on my lap

The loves of my life!

Hanging out! Notice all that hair!

Lily in the billi-bed for her jaundice

Our sweet Lily!

Our sweet little Lily decided to come 3 weeks early. We thought she might be coming a little early but were still quite surprised. At my doctor's appointment on the 28th the doctor was concered about my blood pressure which had started going up the week before. I ended up having non-stress tests and blood pressure tests on the 28th and 29th and got put on bed rest. We figured that we would get induced within the week. Halloween night I kept having contractions and had a difficult time sleeping but the contractions stopped. Sunday(Nov 1st) Mark and I were just getting up and my water broke. We arrived at the hospital around 9 am and were admitted within the hour. My friend Bryan was working and came and gave me my epidural while I was at a 3. I was on medicine for my blood pressure-which also can stop contractions and medicine to keep the contractions going. The labor went really smooth, except for when my blood pressure when down to 87 over 60. That got quickly corrected. Lorraine and Sydney came to visit us during the day, hoping to see the baby and Stacy came that night and hung out until the baby arrived. Around 9 pm I started pushing, taking a break for the doctor to arrive- and at 1013 pm Lily Collette arrived showing off her lungs with a great scream from the start. I was so tired but so happy to see my sweet baby girl! Weighing in at 6"7 and measuring 19 inches long.
Stacy came to see Lily right after she was delievered

Bryan and Lily!

The Proud Papa with his baby girl!

Very proud parents!

Catch up

I can't believe how fast October went! The boys came out to meet their new niece Dakota! They were only here for a weekend but it was great to see them. Katie blessed Dakota while they were here.

Grandpa enjoying Dakota

While the boys were here we went with Sydney up the canyon and saw paragliders. We had a real adventure as we almost ran out of gas and came down part of the canyon with the car turned off. Luckily we made it to the gas station on the last of the fumes.

Dakota

Yesterday Katie had her baby girl- Dakota. She weighed 6 lbs 8 ozs and is just a cute little baby. She and Katie are doing well!

Proud Grandpa!

Great Grandpa Jack with Dakota and Katie

Grandma Susan

Syd with her new cousin

Double Digits

In case you didn't notice we made it into the double digits today until the baby is due! I can't believe it, she (nameless still) will be here before we know it!

I know I am way behind on my posting from the summer but will try to get to it next week. This weekend we are going with the Capells to the Zermatt for a fun, relaxing weekend!

Thanksgiving Point Gardens

The afternoon of the 3rd of July we took the boys to the Gardens at Thanksgiving Point! It is always so beautiful and relaxing there.

Notice the belly is growing at 5 months along

4th of July Balloon Launch

We had a fun time at the 4th of July Balloon launch with Mark's family. Afterwards we all came back to our house for a pancake breakfast!