Janessa is one week old!

Meet the newest member of our Family:

Janessa Lyn

Born January 15, 2011

7lbs 5oz 19 in

It's hard to believe a week has already flown by. Labor was the best so far. I was induced for hypertension so we showed up to the hospital at 7. They gave me pitocin at 8 (dilated to a 3), epidural at 9:15 (dilated to a 4), broke my water at noon (still a 4), an hour later the nurse came to check me and she said, "We are having a baby right now!" It only took two contractions to push her out and our little angel was in our arms! She looked PERFECT! We want to THANK all of our FAMILY and FRIENDS who have visited and supported us with our new addition. We are so grateful to have PRECIOUS JANESSA in our lives.

At the Hospital

Our little angel

All bundled up

It's official! Her name is "Janessa".

First family picture of all 5 of us

Janessa didn't care for her first bath, but she didn't mind her hair washed in the sink while a towel was wrapped around her. She looked like she was at a day spa.

The Proud DAD

The excited MOM

The "BEFORE" picture

Family Christmas Pictures

Well, another year has come and gone! Man, time flies when you are getting old! We feel really lucky that we have our jobs, health, 2 great kids, a baby girl on the way, family and friends this year. We have a lot to be grateful for. We love this time of year and the spirit it brings in our home as we remember the birth of our Savior.

Preschool Presentation

Stetson did AWESOME in his Preschool Christmas Performance! He memorized his part, "Every country has Christmas carols that they love to sing." and even had a solo in a song! We had no idea what good rhythm and pitch he had!

Christmas

Christmas this year was so enjoyable! It was fun to see the kids get excited! Even though there wasn't enough snow for sledding, they still had fun indoors with their gifts. Stetson asked Santa for a Hot Wheels Jump Track. Kaylee asked for a camera. Good thing they were good this year! It's hard to believe we'll have an 11 month old next Christmas!

Dinner at Last Samari

It just wouldn't be Christmas without going to the Last Samari and the Lights at Temple Square! Our kids about licked their plates clean of their noodles and Steak. Stetson even caught a flying shrimp (he's a great catch, just like his Dad)!

Bop to the Top Dance

Kaylee and the neigborhood girls have become quite the choreographers! I think they made up 5 dances and 3 infomercials that day. We are so proud of her creativity!

Stetson's First Bloody Nose

Stetson got to experience his first bloody nose this December when he hit his face on our banister while the rest of the family was eating Chick-fil-a. The last time we had Chick-fil-a, Kaylee and another girl bonked heads and Kaylee got a black eye. Curse yummy fast food! I'm sure it won't be the last.