Just wanted to post some pictures of Bayla over the last couple weeks. I can't believe how fast time is going by. We are having lots of fun with her. She is such a cutie and a joy to be around.
All wrapped up after her bath
Bayla is 2 weeks old now and is such a sweet baby. I feel very blessed because so far she is such a good baby. She hardly ever cries and I have to wake her up for most of her feedings. She is very alert and strong when she is awake. She loves to sleep with the TV and lights on ... if it's too quiet she doesn't like it. She loves getting her hair washed by her daddy. I'll have to get a picture of it some time. Anyways, here are some pictures I wanted to post!
Bayla meeting Uncle Dave and Aunt Hayley
Me and Bayla hanging out
Bayla wide awake
Bayla with her pacifier
Bayla getting ready to leave hospital - first carseat ride
Bayla meeting Grandpa Gilbert
Bayla meeting Grandma Karen - this is where Bayla got her middle name
Bayla just chilling wondering what's going on
Bayla sleeping peacefully
She's here! She was born at 1:16am on February 24th. She weighed 8lbs 5oz and was almost 21 inches long. She has a ton of hair and seriously she is so cute ... and I am not just saying that because she's my baby ... she really is PERFECT. I am so happy to be her mother and Jake is such a good daddy to her. She loves when he holds her and talks to her. I had to have a C-section so that kind of was a bummer after being in labor for 14+ hours ... but we are just glad she's here and healthy. I am sore and swollen right now - but in due time I'll get back to normal ... at least that is what they are telling me :) Here are some pictures of her from Day 1 ... I'll get some more uploaded soon. I am off to SLEEP before the next feeding.
My mother-in-law Michele and my sister-in-laws Becky and Hayley threw me a fabulous baby shower on Saturday January 24th up in Logan. I have had 2 other baby showers also - my work and my ward threw one for me too. Let's just say this baby girl is already SPOILED ROTTEN. My friend Courtney flew in from Ft. Collins and my sister came from Vernal and my friend Amy came up from Spanish Fork. We all drove up together to Logan that afternoon for the party.
They had the place decorated so cute and had some yummy lunch and desserts.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE that was able to make this a special occasion for me. I feel so blessed to have such a great family and such wonderful friends.
Here are some photos from the baby shower:
Decorated the mantle with ribbon like a clothes line and hung lots of baby goodies from it!
Delicious Desserts!!!
BABY ROOM ... getting closer, but still so much to do ...
Here are some pictures of the baby room. It's slowly coming together, but I still have to add some more decor to the walls and move the rocker recliner chair in the room (jake won't give it up quite yet ... enjoying it in the living room too much while playing Xbox).
THE DRESSER/CHANGING TABLE
THE LAMP
THE ROCKER/RECLINER CHAIR
So we finished painting the baby's room this weekend. Jake's parents came down the weekend before and helped us with the pink and white paint and then Jake and I took on the green stripes challenge this weekend. Painting is a big process - so thanks to Michele, Dan, and Jake for helping me out with it otherwise I'd probably be working on it for quite a few more weeks. I am happy with the end results. I know it kind of looks a little like a circus but I think once we get all the furniture and some stuff on the walls it will be really cute. I'll post some pictures once we get the rest of the room put together.
Pregnancy has been rough these past couple weeks and I am sure it will be until she is born. I am retaining lots of water and my feet and ankles are so swollen. I feel like my thighs and rearend have gotten a lot bigger lately too - we'll just say they are swollen as well. Helps me not be so depressed.
First Coat
And we're done!
And another one of the finished room!
I have been quite the slacker these days when it comes to blogging. These past 2 months have flown by and I can't believe it's almost 2009. So I am going to do a quick run down of events that have happened and include some pictures.
November 5th was Jake's 31st b-day. We enjoyed a nice STEAK dinner together that night and I got him some really cool NIKE shoes that he loves wearing around.
November 9th-17th we took a trip to Hawaii with my sister Stephanie and her hubby Enoch. I haven't been there since 2002 so it was nice to go back and experience the island life again. Stephanie and Jake had never been so it was fun showing them around. We stayed in a vacation rental that Enoch's brother manages right on the beach - so that was really awesome. We did all the touristy things and then just relaxed most of the time. See my sisters blog to see more of that vacation. She was the designated picture taker and was good about updating our trip there.
On Sat, November 22nd we moved into a house that we are now renting. The night before Jake got the flu and was up all night throwing up. It was awful. But thanks to his dad, mom, brother-in-law, and some wonderful friends we were able to get it all moved over. If you are reading this - THANK YOU so much for helping.
TURKEY DAY we headed up to my dad's house in Idaho and enjoyed way too much good food and the company of my siblings and their families. My dad is an awesome cook. We had prime rib, turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, salads, cheese balls, on and on ... plus all the yummy desserts. Too bad I had a dr. appt that next Monday and gained like 8lbs in a month. Totally worth it though. We also stopped in Logan to spend Sat afternoon and Sunday with Jake's family. Always good times up there.
I am not sure where the month of December went, but it went FAST. I can't believe tomorrow is the last day of the month. I guess I have just been working a lot and unpacking the house and getting ready for the baby.
CHRISTMAS we spent up in Logan with Jake's family. We drove up Christmas Eve and went out to dinner with Jake's parents and just hung out with family that night. Christmas morning was so much fun. We enjoyed watching Jake's nieces open their presents and then had Jake's Cakes aka pancakes and bacon that morning. Later that night - Michele (Jake's mom) set up the fondue sets and we had way too much to eat. It was seriously so YUMMY and I wished I could have eaten more that night but the baby won't let me stuff as much down in my tummy these days as I'd like.
PREGNANCY is going good. I can't wait until she is born though. I am getting rather LARGE and uncomfortable. She is a very active child - especially at night when I am ready to call it a day. It's so amazing to feel this little person inside of me moving around. We are so excited for her arrival. The dr. said I am measuring further along so hopefully she'll come a little earlier :)
Anyways - I hope everyone has been doing well and enjoyed their Christmas Holiday and has the best New Years ever. I'll try to update again soon!!
Here are some pictures from the last couple months:
NORTH SHORE-HALEIWA NOV 2008
OUR NEW RENTAL - OLD BUT LOVING IT!
TURKEY DAY 2008
TURKEY DAY B-BALL
31 WEEKS PREGNANT
(not a great pic ... it was a long week ... but there is the belly)
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Halloween!
Here is a picture of me today after church. My BELLY is getting nice and BIG and so are other parts of my body. So FUN!! I'll try to take some more in the weeks to come. I am feeling much better - no more morning sickness so that is AWESOME!
