11/28/10

WELCOME HOME!

Jules Gardner
October 15, 2010
12:12 P.M.
7lbs 10oz, 19.5 inch

Our family was so excited to welcome this new little one into our home. I never go into labor myself, so I had my water broken at 8:30 A.M. the morning of the 15Th. Because I have had a C-section in the past I couldn't have anything to help my labor along. I was a little nervous that things wouldn't progress, and I would end up with another C-section. I was so happy when labor finally started, and moved quite quickly. I delivered at 12:12 just under 4 hours. The delivery was quite easy with no complications.

Every time I have a baby, I am so overwhelmed with the spirit. I cant express the love, and gratitude I feel for being a Mother. I'm in love with my little family!
My girls were so excited to have a new little sister to love on. I knew I would never get a turn holding this little one, once I got home, so Jeff, and I took full advantage of the time we had with Jules in the hospital.

I was so grateful to finally be holding my baby!

I love this picture of my girls all waiting outside the nursery window for Jules, while she got her first bath.

Jules was so pleasant from the moment she was born. She is so content, and such a good baby. Even while they gave her a bath and rubbed her down she never cried.
I forget how little babies are, until I strap them in the car seat for the first time. Jules looked so dang cute!
Paisley and Addison holding Jules. It was so cute how both of them keep taking turns kissing and hold her.

Ellie came to the hospital with Jeff and I, when I had the baby. She was so excited that she was the first person to come in after delivery, to hold the baby. Ellie has been such a
good helper to me!

Very proud parents!
It is such a challenge for Jeff, and I to get these little ones here. But Its worth it all, when they are finally placed in your arms!

11/27/10

SOCCER CHAMP!

Addison started to play on a competition soccer team this summer.
Addison had never really played, but she was lucky, and got a great coach. She turned into a great player. Her team took 1st place in the U9 league, which was awesome considering all the girls on the team were 7 and 8 years old. At the end of the season they gave Addison the award for the HARDEST WORKER, and BEST MID FIELD PLAYER! Jeff. and I were proud parents.

Addie had lots of family who came to watch her championship game, even though it was freezing cold that day!

I never in my life thought that I would love to watch soccer. I didn't want to miss a game, this season. Addison was so fun to watch, because the girl never stops. Addie was amazing out on the field. The girl never got tired!

SCHOOL DAYS!


The girls were ready to start school after such a fun summer. They were excited to see all their friends, and have a new change. They did wish they didn't have to wear uniforms, but I love that there is no hassle with picking out outfits. If only the excitement of the first day of school lasted more then a couple of weeks, for the older girls.

Off to school the first day!

Paisley started pre-school this year at Mrs. Bessy's, two times a week. She loves loves loves to go to school. It has been so nice for her to have something to do twice a week. while the older girls are at school.
Paisley on her first day of Pre-school!
She was so excited about her new Princess backpack.

Ellie ready for her first day of 5th grade. She got Mrs. Abrams, who is new to the school for her teacher. She was a little nervous, because she didn't know what to expect.

Addison got Mrs. Bingham for her 2nd grade teacher. She was one happy little girl, to be going to school!