Kelsey is FINALLY Here!

I know this is what you've all been waiting for, so I guess I'll go ahead and post some pictures of our newest addition. Kelsey Brooke decided she was ready to enter the world on May 18, 2010. And let me tell you, I was ready too! What's really bazaar is that she was ten days early, just like Logan, and she weighed 6 lbs 10 oz, also just like Logan.

I'm sure that most of you have heard by now that my labor was only two hours long with Kelsey, and I am still in shock of it, myself. Tuesday morning I had an appointment with my midwife and we made a plan that if I didn't deliver by Monday, May 24, she would induce me. Little did I know I would be seeing her again that same evening delivering my baby. All day Tuesday I would have a contraction here and there, but that was nothing unusual since it had been going on for the last few weeks, so I didn't think anything about it. While we were eating dinner that night I had a few contractions, but still didn't think it was anything to be concerned about. At 7:45 Adam told me to start writing down the times of my contractions or to tell him when I would have one. So, I had one at 7:45, went on about my business and didn't have another one until 8:30. My midwife told me not to call until I had been having contractions 5 minutes apart for one hour. We decided to go to Wal-Mart because I needed to pick up a few things. As we were getting out of the car I had a contraction, as we walked into the store, I had another one, and as we left I had another one. That was the most regular they had been, and then I didn't have another for about 15 minutes. This started at 9:00. I made a few phone calls to some people to let them know I would probably be calling again during the night and wanted them to be prepared. On the way home the contractions became very regular-5 minutes apart. Adam said we needed to call the doctor and I said no because it had not been an hour, so we should wait. At 10:00 we called the doctor and the lady who was going to come watch Logan until my mom could make it to our house. The doctor said we should go on to the hospital but we had to wait for our babysitter which wouldn't be there for about 30 minutes. The doctor said that was fine we still had time. The babysitter got to our house at around 10:15, we got to the hospital at 10:30 and Kelsey was born at 11:04! Talk about cutting it close! Anyway, now that I've bored you with the labor story, here are a few pictures of little Kelsey. Hope you all enjoy!

Taken just before we went to Wal-Mart

Proud Daddy

Logan looking for his baby sister

Logan waiting to hold Kelsey for the first time

Logan is an AWESOME big brother! He is already so protective of his little sister-it's very sweet. In fact, the second day he came to the hospital, the nurse came in to take Kelsey for some tests and Logan asked her, "Where are you going with her?" He didn't want her out of his sight. Every time she cries he is quick to come to her side and see what she needs and tries to comfort her. I love it!

I will post more pictures as soon as I can get another chance.

Strawberry Pickin'

There is a farm that we like to go to every fall that has many different fall activities for families to do. On our first trip to the farm, I discovered they also have a strawberry patch during the spring. I have wanted to go pick strawberries since we moved here, but I always seem to forget about it until it's too late. But this year, I finally remembered and we were able to go! It was so much fun-even though the day we decided to go it rained all morning and was a little bit muddy. Logan of course didn't mind the mud and just went out and started picking berries-red, green, whatever color; we showed him to only pick the red ones and we ended up with a great batch of strawberries! We bought a gallon bucket from the farm and filled it up. I wondered what we were going to do with so many strawberries, but they were so DELICIOUS!!! They didn't last long! We might see if we can make it back down one more time before the season is over.

AAAARRRRRRRR, Matey (Logan Turns 4)

A few months ago we took Logan to Party City to pick out what he wanted to have for his birthday party. This was the first year that he had a birthday party and invited his friends over. He was SUPER EXCITED!!! All he talked about for a month was his birthday and his party. Unfortunately, Logan's birthday fell on the same weekend as Easter this year, so we had to put off his party for a week. He didn't seem to mind, though. In fact, I don't think he really thought it was his birthday until he had his party. So anyway, he chose to have a pirate theme for his birthday party. Adam and I had a lot of fun coming up with a treasure hunt for the kids. We also made a bean bag toss game. I think the party was a hit and all the kids had a great time.

The Bean Bag Toss Game

Adam tells the kids a story with the first clue to the treasure map!

AAAARRRRRRR Matey!

Hmmmm, I wonder what's under these chairs!

Clue Number 3, which also had a key!

What's in the mailbox?

THE MAP!!!!

We found the treasure! Hurry up and open it!

Happy Easter!

To start off our Easter weekend, we went to the annual Easter egg hunt at the Hovater farm and had a great time! The way Mrs. Paula organizes the egg hunt is when you first get to the house, the Easter bunny is there to have pictures made with the kids, then all the kids line up behind the Easter bunny and have a "parade" to their designated hunting spot. On our walk down the path Logan spotted some eggs that were hidden for a different age group and he picked one up, put it in his basket, and said, "I found one!" He was really excited that he had found an egg, but we had to make him put it back because that wasn't his section to hunt in. So, we finally make it to our designated spot, and Logan had a great time looking for the eggs.

Easter morning, Logan woke up to a nice little arrangement of goodies left by the Easter bunny, along with his Easter suit.

If you're wondering why we're all looking down, it's because my mom is on the floor taking pictures and my dad is standing behind her with our camera.

And, finally a belly shot, just for you, Audrey! Here I am about 32 weeks.

Snow Day!!!

We had a pretty good snow day a few weeks ago. I was pretty surprised by how much snow we got, but I think we had the best kind of snow. It snowed for one day, we got to play in it, and it was pretty much gone the next day!

This is the backyard after about an hour or so after the snow started falling.

And here is the front yard.

Logan was pretty excited to be able to play in the snow. He REALLY wanted to build a snowman. I helped a little bit, but this was mostly a job for the boys. I'm not too sure who had more fun, Logan or Adam.

And here they are with the finished product! Logan was very proud of his snowman. He told me he would miss his snowman when he melted. So cute! I promised him that if we got enough snow again next year we would build another one. Rather, he and Daddy could build another one! :-)

The Joys of Pregnancy

10. The aching back.
9. The constant desire for water or some form of cold liquid to quench the thirst.
8. The constant need to visit the bathroom. (see #9)
7. Not getting a good night's sleep because you cannot get comfortable.
6. Asking your husband to tie your shoes because you can no longer bend over.
5. Using all your strength to stand up and go into a room, then forget what you got up to get.
4. Constantly going to the bathroom. Did I already mention that?
3. Waddling around like a duck.
2. The pain of labor and delivery.
1. Holding your newborn baby and realizing it was all worth it!

To all the moms out there!

What Will He Come Up With Next?

Here is a recent conversation I had with Logan.

Logan: Mommy, I'm really excited to see our baby.

Me: Me, too!

Logan: Daddy, three.

Oh, the things they say! This is a big change after he decided he would have to pack up and go to Granny and Pa's house when the baby is born! I never know what he's thinking.