Happy Belated Birthday!

So my Dad turned 60 years old this year and a week before his Birthday Kristi saw this cool idea. I said we should do it even though it will be late! We gave it to him on April 1st. We did 60 years of memories and had whomever would like send in memories of Dad! It was so fun to put together, and he really liked (and so did Mom). I am really glad we did it even though it was late!

Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving. We enjoyed having Dave's Mom with us for the weekend. We had the big dinner at Kristi house, and I was thankful that she was willing to open up her house to all of us and the craziness that goes along with it.

I was on call for weekend, so Dave did alot of thing with Grandma and the kids. Dave took them to traflaga, and they just loved it.

GG Funeral!

The first weekend in November we were able to go up to GG funeral! Dave's schedule got rearranged last minute and we were able to go up as a family! We left very early on Saturday and made it up for the viewing! Jonathan and Sarah just stood in front of the casket and just wouldn't leave! It was the hardest on Sarah, she just loved GG. The day before I was talking to Jonathan and Sarah that we were going to see GG body, but Sarah didn't understand and started to jump up and down. Yeah, GG house. So on Friday night we had a small little family home evening about what happens when we die and where GG spirit goes. Jonathan was able to grasp it, but little Sarah just didn't understand. That night she cried herself to sleep.

The funeral and viewing was so nice. Grandma did a great job, and I loved hearing stories of GG. It was VERY cold at the graveside. So we didn't stay too long, but Sarah won't leave she wanted to stay next to GG. She finally was way too cold and said she would go. She rode back with Uncle Lloyd in the Hurst and she was just excited about that.

We feel so blessed to have known GG for so long. She was 93 year old when she died. And I know that it was a privilege for my children to know there Great Great Grandma! And we are thankful that we can be so close to Grandma and Grandpa so that my children can know and love them so well! I am so thankful for my wonderful family!

We love you Great Grandma!

I love you GG! You lived a wonderful life and left a wonderful posterity!! I know that you were really to go see Great Grandpa a long time ago, and your day finally came! We will miss you and I know I will be with you again (and Great Grandpa) Thank you for the great example that you were to me(and to my children)! They loved when you came to visit especially my Sarah, she always would ask for GG tell you came back. I really thought that before you passed on that I would have a daughter named after you, well I guess that Gordon and her (and Heavenly Father) had different plans! But now you are with her up there, please teach her the things you would have forgotten to teach her here; up there! I love you!

Nicki and Dustin Visit!!! Wooohoo

On June 29th, Nicki and Dustin came into town! The kids and I went and picked them up from Aunt Phyllis's. (Dave was in bed on his death bed :( So it was just us!) We were so excited to see them! Especially the kids, I love that Sarah calls Nicki, Mickey! Nicki and Dustin were so fun, and hung out with us and talked and played with the kids. Sarah and Jonathan just couldn't get enough of Dustin! That night we had a little BBQ at my parents! We roasted Hot dogs and talked!

A tried Boy!

The kids loved it!

Five Generations!

Mommy, GG, Great Grandma, Gordon, and Grammy!

We love you all!

Family Comes to visit!

On March 25th we had a few visitors and Jonathan and Sarah were SO excited for Grandma and Grandpa to come visit! They love to play with them and keep them going for hours! I am sure that Ben and Jodie need a day to rest from coming to visit!

Becky and Josh came to visit on Friday night because Josh had to work on Sunday and they were afraid of the weather being bad to come down. It was fun to see them and of course Jonathan and Sarah loved seeing their cousins (however I didn't get any pictures of them together). Grandpa was so great at holding him and getting Gordon to sleep. I guess that is what Grandpa's do best

Sarah LOVES Gordon and will help him out whenever she thinks he needs it!

I just love this picture!

Grandpa is helping Sarah hold Gordon. Sarah is so happy to hold him. And Gordon is content being held!

So sweet! Asleep in Grandpa's arms! We sure enjoyed there visit, and were sad to see them go! Jonathan tells me frequently that he misses Grandpa and Grandma!

What's been happening in the first week!

The first night was rough!!! It was like the honeymoon was over, and reminding me what it is to have a newborn again! He was circumcised the day before and oh was he hurting and I felt for him!! But doesn't he look so peaceful when he went down for the night!

The next morning the kids were so excited to have Mommy and baby home! On Friday Jonathan wanted to come see us at the hospital, but it was going to be to hard with us discharging. On Thursday Jonathan didn't understand why Baby Gordon and Mommy couldn't come home!
Super excited!
Sarah received one of her Birthday presents early, she got a baby of her own! She was excited to have it!

Daddy holding Gordon!

Sarah enjoying Baby Gordon! She just loves to be right by his side when she can! And since Mommy was in her Pjs then so did Sarah!

For Sunday dinner we went over to Grammy's and Papa's, and Gordon was adored by all!

Lydia and Gordon! I love Lacey looking over her shoulder!

Lacey is lovin' holding Gordon!

Sarah wanted her turn! She loves to talk to him!

Grammy and Gordon!

That night getting ready for bed, Daddy read books to all the kids and he did a great job with all three! That night I decided that I wasn't a fan of getting up and down with Gordon so I just kept him in bed with me! We all did so much better!

I love this picture of Gordon and Sarah, Sarah is such a proud sister! She can hold Gordon for at least 30 minutes. She wants to hold him all the time! She actually is a great help when I need her to run and get something for me! Or tonight while fixing dinner, Sarah just held him. So they were both occupied!

We have received so much love from friends, family and neighbors. We received these cutest booties from one of my Mom's friends. Also a special thanks to Kristi and my parents for helping us with the kids, washing clothes, getting the crib ready for little Gordon! I really couldn't have done it without them! Thanks again, I love you!

On Monday Gordon had a little photo shoot with Kate and the family! He slept the entire time, he did great! I can't wait to see the pictures cause I know they look amazing!

On Tuesday I went out for the first time to the store, and after that I was exhausted. Dave stayed home with the kids and Gordon! That afternoon I went to the doctors for Gordon's week check up and he is just pat his birth weight 8 lbs 12.5 oz, height of 22.5 (which is a inch and a half longer then when he was born - there must be a discrepancy somewhere cause I am not sure if he grew 1.5 inches in 6 days), and head circumference of 14 inches. So from all that right now he is in the 97% in length! I have an eater on my hands which is so different from Jonathan but I will take it. Cause last night I decided to try him back in the crib and he is sleeping about a 3 hour block to 3.5 hours which I love!

He is loved by all. Gordon is so even tempered, he loves to look at the light, he loves to be held, he is great at nursing (which makes life so much easier), he sleeps where ever he is put to sleep during the day, Gordon hates his diaper changed and being changed into different clothes. He loves to be curled up in a ball!

Look at that cute little smile!

Minivan Family

Yes we are a Minivan Family! Dave and the kids LOVE it, I am still warming up to the idea! It is nice to have a new car or van! Dave was pushing to find one before the baby came, and now I am glad that we did find it before the baby came! We got a good deal we feel and I have decent payments!