INTRODUCING...

Stetson James Day

June 16, 2011

7 lbs 4 Oz. & 19 inches

Stetson, I feel like we waited a long time for you. It took a miscarriage and nine long months of hoping and praying to finally find out that you would be joining our family.  Though we were excited, you quickly reminded me how fun it was to be pregnant in those first few weeks and months.  No, I was not throwing up and sick. But I spent a lot of time sleeping and not feeling very motivated to get things done. For Cael it was such a relief to find out that you were the reason I had become such a waste of skin. The day I showed him your first little picture he quickly called Dad to share the news. "Hey Dad give me a call. I just wanted to let you know that the reason Mom has been so lazy is because she has a baby in her tummy." And for Jordan...well, you know Jordan. She was immediately asking if she could see you and hold you.

Finding out that you were a boy was the happiest day of Cael's life. He had told me from the beginning that you were going to be a boy and that he had big plans for the two of you. I think he was more happy to know that he was finally going to have some back up when it came to dealing with the sister in the family. He was thinking a good tag team was in order.

Once we got past those first few months it was like we were in high speed getting you here. Cael was finishing his last year of preschool. Jordan was discovering more and more how fabulous it is to be a girl and enjoying nail polish and new hair-dos .Dad was going through a captains proses and a lot of changes at work.  And I was looking forward to finally getting my braces off and dreading the fact that I was turning 30 and would soon have to act like an adult. 

Before we knew it your big day had arrived.  Jordan and Cael had spent the night at Grandma Days.  And your Dad and I tried to sleep as much as we could before we had to be to the hospital bright and early that morning. As usual your Dad was happy and excited and did all that he could to make sure the nurses were doing there jobs correctly. I think there was only one time he almost jumped in to poke me with a needle and prove that he was the best at finding the perfect place for an IV. The whole morning went smooth and with out a hitch.  And before we knew it it was time for your big entrance.

 When your moment came you were quick to let us know that you had a voice! The Doctor and nurses could not stop talking about your great hair and what a looker you were. I was so happy that you were finally here. The whole time the nurses were checking you I was just counting the minutes to when I could finally hold you. Your Dad could not stop smiling and couldn't get enough pictures. We were just so happy that you were here and  that you had made such an easy and wonderful entrance!

It was not long before you had many visitors and was quickly learning how much you were already loved and adored. 

I thank Heavenly Father every day that you are here and for the amazing spirit you have brought with you! We love you Stetson! 

 One last picture as a pregnant lady

You are so thrilled about being poked and prodded.

Just love this face!

Such a proud Papa!

First time with Grandpa and Grandma Murphy

Love this little man!

Getting ready for visitors...First bath

What a big Sister

So happy to have a brother

Cute Grandma Day

First family shot

Wonderful Nana

I think Stetson and Papa are having a moment

Grandpa Day

Uncle Ben and Aunt Missy

Enjoying some sun bathing...Not really!

Just lovin my baby!

Big Changes

      

Just One Day Left!

Can't Believe it!

Can't Wait!

Goodbye Preschool!

I can't believe that Cael will be starting Kindergarten in a month! I really felt like it was just a few months ago that I was taking him to Preschool for the first time. That first day I was expecting the worst. I thought, or should I say hoped, That Cael would be so sad to have me leave him there. I envisioned tears and long goodbyes but instead was given strict instructions to stay in the car and to not walk him to the door. I guess I should not be surprised if  on his first day of kindergarten  he asks where the car keys are and tells me not to bother because he will driving himself that day.

I am so grateful for the Preschool that we were able to find for Cael and know that he is more then ready for his big day because of his great teacher and experience there.  So here is goodbye to the great two years of Preschool and hello to the new world of year around school and Kindergarten!

Here are some pictures of Cael and what he did this Year at BRITE Preschool.

Hansen Planetarium field trip.

Digging for dinosaur bones at the Dinosaur Museum

Trying to be brave and pose by the shark

Preschool Graduation. Cael along with is diploma got the Whopper Award. He is the one in class that always has a story to tell and most often then not it is nothing but a whopper.

We love you Cael and are so proud of you! Way to go Buddy!

Dancing Queen!

From the day that we found out that Jordan was a girl I have been dreaming about the day when we could put her in dance. This spring our local rec center opened up and we were able to put Jordan in her first dance class along with a tumbling class. She has really loved both classes. If you ask her proud mother I think she was quite good at both :)

The second we got home from buying her new dance attire she had to try them out!

Her first day of class! She was so born to do this :)

 Jordan it has been so fun to watch you Twirl and Tumble! We are so proud of you and are excited to see what you learn next!

Volcano's

Cael decided to do baseball again this year and I am so glad that he did. He was lucky enough to get a great coach that has really taken the time to teach them not only how to play but to really love the game of baseball.  Cael is a really great first baseman and really loves when he gets to play catcher!
Go Volcano's!!!

Cael felt like a real baseball player this year with his baseball pants and cleats.

This year was coaches pitch and Cael has become a real hitter!

Cael's favorite was being able to play catcher!

       KaaaaaBoom!

Way to go Cael! What a fun season this has been!

Spring Catch Up

I feel like I am always complaining that we never have a spring here in Utah. It always felt like we went straight from the cold winter weather right into the dead heat of summer. Now after getting rained out of another Baseball game tonight I am wondering if this spring weather is ever going to leave!
 Yes, we have had a lot of rain and yes, I am thinking it is time to be done.  But we really have had a fun spring and it is time to catch up the blog on what has been going on...

Easter

The Kids had such a fun time coloring eggs this year. They loved finding where the Easter Bunnie had hidden them just as much as I loved to eat the Deviled eggs after :)

This is Cael's new picture face.  He was so proud of his Egg coloring abilities

Jordan was so proud of her egg masterpieces.

With two Easter parties to attend the kids had plenty of eggs to hunt for.

Jordan and Cael along with their Cousins Alison and Lexie after a fun egg hunt at Grandma Murphy's

I just love this picture! These fabulous looking women are my Grandma, Mom and Sisters.