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October 14, 2008
Claire's Blessing
Claire was blessed on Sunday and it was special day. She was also really good and didn't cry. It surprised us at how good she was (she is a little bit on the demanding side). It was so nice to have family and we enjoyed the day. I realized during the blessing that this is our last baby blessing and I felt a little sad to close that chapter on our lives. More pictures to come after I download them but for now here is one Bryan took:
First Snow
October 1, 2008
July 29, 2008
Sleepless nights!
It is 2am and I am having a hard time sleeping which has recemty been very common. I keep having thoughts of hopsitals, epidurals, will the baby be healthy?, what will she look like? I should be a pro by now but I am actually feeling a little nervous. Also, the thought popped into my head that this might be a great, quiet time to add a post to my neglected blog.
I am scheduled to be induced on Wednesday and it is great to have an end date in mind. I would really like the baby just to come on her own but I don't think I am patient enough (especially when I stood on the scale earlier today at my doctors appointment -- I mean enough is enough! I realize this is a very vain reason to be induced but I can't take another week of extra pounds!).
I think I am ready to try to sleep again. I am determined to add a decent post before the baby so stay tuned!
I am scheduled to be induced on Wednesday and it is great to have an end date in mind. I would really like the baby just to come on her own but I don't think I am patient enough (especially when I stood on the scale earlier today at my doctors appointment -- I mean enough is enough! I realize this is a very vain reason to be induced but I can't take another week of extra pounds!).
I think I am ready to try to sleep again. I am determined to add a decent post before the baby so stay tuned!
June 22, 2008
Natalie's Ballet Recital
Natalie had her ballet recital last Thursday. They performed it at Weber State in a full auditorium to a live orchestra. Her costume was a bumblebee. I thought she looked really cute. One thing I like about Natalie is her enthusiasm. She could hardly wait to perfom on stage. Also, she got to wear makeup which for her is a dream come true. We were warned by a friend that most dancers received flowers from their parents after the performance and she was in heaven with all the attention. Allison commented at the end of the day that she was glad the recital was over. She said Natalie was "acting like it was her birthday." I had to agree that Natalie was acting a little puffed-up but who can blame her for wanting to be a "queen bee" for a day (I know - really lame pun but I couldn't help it!).
This video is of such poor quality I shouldn't post it. The one big rule at the recital was no photos or filming. I'm not sure why we weren't allowed to film our kids and thought it was a little silly. Being the rebel that I am, I snuck a video with my little camera which usually does a decent job but with the distance and the lighting it didn't turn out very well.
The recital was pretty long and had quite a few dancers. I don't think Jason is a big fan of ballet. He was a great supportive dad though and enjoyed seeing his little girl do her part. He would rather see his kids play basketball or any sport for that matter but will also support them in whatever talents they choose to pursue (with the one exception of Nathan choosing ballet or dance). He especially felt bad for the few boys in the mix doing ballet. I have to admit that I did feel a little sorry for the younger ones and felt that they might have been forced into it. There was one boy though who was at least 12. He was really quite good -- self confident, graceful, and coordinated. Wouldn't a male dancer be in tune with his feminine side and have to be secure in his manhood? Also, doesn't it take a little extra courage to go out and dance ballet with all the girls. That being said, I can empathize with Jason's view. It is still a little weird to see such grace in a male. And like his dad, I would prefer Nathan to pursue a different path than ballet.
June 9, 2008
Finally Blogging
BLOGGING: I started this blog months ago and haven't taken the time to add any posts or pictures. I've had great intentions but just haven't done it. I'm actually looking forward to finally spending some time on it. And since it is already June, I feel like I should sum up a little of what's happened this year.
Pregnancy woes:
Up until a few weeks ago, this pregnancy actually went fast. I have no reason to complain -- the pregnancy has gone well without any complications and all the aches and pains I'm feeling are normal and felt by all pregnant women. I have to admit that this forth time around has taken more of a toll on me and I am happy it will be our last. I just hope time will start to speed up again.
The ultrasound showed that we will be having a girl and she is due on August 23rd. Poor Nathan will be "girl trapped" as Natalie so fittingly put it.
THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL: Nathan loves to sing. We have church choir practice in my basement on Sunday mornings so he has picked up on a few things. I think he has a lot of talent!
IRONMAN: Jason is amazing! He completed an Ironman 70.3 in Boise on June 1st. He did great! The swim (1.2 miles) started at 7am. I went with Jason’s brother Scott and his wife Codi to cheer him on. We were really cold and were only spectators – we couldn’t imagine how it was like for all the swimmers. It was also windy and the water was choppy. He came in slower than he wanted but still had a good time. He did great on both the bike (56 miles) and the run (13.1 miles). The run is definetely his strongest event. Jason’s parents and the kids joined us later in the day. We were able to see him zoom by on his bike and saw him twice as he was running. He finished in about 5 hours and didn’t even seem very tired afterwards. His motivation and drive amaze me and I can only hope some of it will rub off on me!
ARCHES: We took a family trip to Moab and Arches in May. Kudos to myself, the pregnant lady, who camped for two nights! The first night in the tent Nathan was a spaz and couldn't contain his excitement. He jumped and played in the tent until almost 11. Jason and I made a mental note not to take a kid camping until they are 3! The weather was a little hot but Arches is a great place for kids to play and climb around.
BAPTISM:
Allison was baptized on April 26th. It was a wonderful day. We were so happy to have Jason's family come down from Boise, my family from Provo, and Allie's great grandmother attend. We also had great support from neighbors and were happy the Sorenson's could come and Allison could share her special day with her best friend, Madeleine. Her uncle Scott (Galloway) gave a talk and her grandpa Glen was the painist. We also really enjoyed everyone’s company at our home afterwards. Allison commented a few times throughout the day that she felt so clean.
Jason ran in the Boston Marathon in April. We left the kids with grandma and had a wonderful time. It was great to be back in a big city again. We spent most of the first day at the marathon expo convention. They had thousands of booths handing out freebies, Olympic athletes signing autographs and special computers to measure which type of running shoe you should wear. We also watched the Olympic women trials. One highlight of the trip for me was the Red Sox baseball game. It was a sold out energetic crowd and the Red Sox came back from behind in the last innning to win the game.
The marathon was amazing. There were a million spectators and 26,000 runners. Jason said the entire 26 mile route was lined with people cheering. At one point the runners go by an all-girls college and all the coeds are out screaming and cheering them on. I got to the race about 2 ½ hours before Jason finished and was able to get a decent place a few blocks from the finish line. First the wheel-chair racers went flying by and then it was amazing to see the elite runner glide past. A Kenyan won the race at around 2:07 (that is a 5:35 mile pace for 26 miles – incredible!). The crowd was really into it. If anyone stopped running or looked hurt they would all start cheering them on extra loud and the runner would almost always start going again. One guy ran past in a pink leotard and full pink tutu – I guess he runs every year in that get-up. I also saw Lance Armstrong run by. There were so many runners that it was hard to spot Jason and I only caught a glimpse of him as he was running by. I cheered really loud but he didn’t hear me and at that point he was exhausted and had his eye only on the finish line. He passed too quickly for me to even get a picture.
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Pregnancy woes:
Up until a few weeks ago, this pregnancy actually went fast. I have no reason to complain -- the pregnancy has gone well without any complications and all the aches and pains I'm feeling are normal and felt by all pregnant women. I have to admit that this forth time around has taken more of a toll on me and I am happy it will be our last. I just hope time will start to speed up again.
The ultrasound showed that we will be having a girl and she is due on August 23rd. Poor Nathan will be "girl trapped" as Natalie so fittingly put it.
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THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL: Nathan loves to sing. We have church choir practice in my basement on Sunday mornings so he has picked up on a few things. I think he has a lot of talent!
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IRONMAN: Jason is amazing! He completed an Ironman 70.3 in Boise on June 1st. He did great! The swim (1.2 miles) started at 7am. I went with Jason’s brother Scott and his wife Codi to cheer him on. We were really cold and were only spectators – we couldn’t imagine how it was like for all the swimmers. It was also windy and the water was choppy. He came in slower than he wanted but still had a good time. He did great on both the bike (56 miles) and the run (13.1 miles). The run is definetely his strongest event. Jason’s parents and the kids joined us later in the day. We were able to see him zoom by on his bike and saw him twice as he was running. He finished in about 5 hours and didn’t even seem very tired afterwards. His motivation and drive amaze me and I can only hope some of it will rub off on me!
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ARCHES: We took a family trip to Moab and Arches in May. Kudos to myself, the pregnant lady, who camped for two nights! The first night in the tent Nathan was a spaz and couldn't contain his excitement. He jumped and played in the tent until almost 11. Jason and I made a mental note not to take a kid camping until they are 3! The weather was a little hot but Arches is a great place for kids to play and climb around.
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BAPTISM:Allison was baptized on April 26th. It was a wonderful day. We were so happy to have Jason's family come down from Boise, my family from Provo, and Allie's great grandmother attend. We also had great support from neighbors and were happy the Sorenson's could come and Allison could share her special day with her best friend, Madeleine. Her uncle Scott (Galloway) gave a talk and her grandpa Glen was the painist. We also really enjoyed everyone’s company at our home afterwards. Allison commented a few times throughout the day that she felt so clean.
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BOSTON MARATHON:Jason ran in the Boston Marathon in April. We left the kids with grandma and had a wonderful time. It was great to be back in a big city again. We spent most of the first day at the marathon expo convention. They had thousands of booths handing out freebies, Olympic athletes signing autographs and special computers to measure which type of running shoe you should wear. We also watched the Olympic women trials. One highlight of the trip for me was the Red Sox baseball game. It was a sold out energetic crowd and the Red Sox came back from behind in the last innning to win the game.
The marathon was amazing. There were a million spectators and 26,000 runners. Jason said the entire 26 mile route was lined with people cheering. At one point the runners go by an all-girls college and all the coeds are out screaming and cheering them on. I got to the race about 2 ½ hours before Jason finished and was able to get a decent place a few blocks from the finish line. First the wheel-chair racers went flying by and then it was amazing to see the elite runner glide past. A Kenyan won the race at around 2:07 (that is a 5:35 mile pace for 26 miles – incredible!). The crowd was really into it. If anyone stopped running or looked hurt they would all start cheering them on extra loud and the runner would almost always start going again. One guy ran past in a pink leotard and full pink tutu – I guess he runs every year in that get-up. I also saw Lance Armstrong run by. There were so many runners that it was hard to spot Jason and I only caught a glimpse of him as he was running by. I cheered really loud but he didn’t hear me and at that point he was exhausted and had his eye only on the finish line. He passed too quickly for me to even get a picture.
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