Sunday, February 15, 2009

Mary's First Week of Life










Every day is like playing dolls, I get to dress her up and take photos of her. We are figuring out how this whole parenting life works, but so far it is the best thing that we have ever tried. Mary is worth every single minute, and we are so happy Heavenly Father sent her to us. It really is a miracle! We love her and we are happy she is really ours. 

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Pretty Little Lady

Well, come to find out, we didn't really get when to go to the hospital. Lisa was being brave with her IPod and workout ball on Sunday morning as her contractions became worse and worse.

5:00 - I, with the help of her sisters, was able to convince her to go to the hospital.
5:15 - We find out that Lisa is measuring 8 centimeters
5:20 - After 3 tries IV is in, Lisa becomes very talkative with everyone around her
5:45 - Lisa receives her first Epidural (but didn't work)
6:30 - Lisa receives her second Epidural (but didn't work)
6:50 - Lisa meets new Doctor and asks him for a hug
7:00 - Lisa's water breaks, while using me as a punching bag with heavy contractions
7:15 - Baby Mary Mae enters our lives happy and healthy
7 lbs. 12 oz., 21 inches long, 10 fingers, 10 toes!

We are home from the hospital with a home filled with family and full hearts, excited for the upcoming challenges of being parents. We truly appreciate all of the support from family and friends, we have felt so loved. Thank you for the flowers, texts, calls, FOOD and visits. We love you all! If you like the pics, come and see her for yourself. I think she is something special





Monday, February 2, 2009

My Valentine

This guy deserves a party... 9 1/2 months (yes, 39 1/2 weeks) of quieting my emotional-roller-coasters, giving countless neck massages, foot massages, and back rubs, going to the grocery store for chocolate milk at weird hours, and being squished to one side of the bed by the 6 pillows that surround me. He deserves every bite of the creme brulee he's eating, and much, much more.