Welcoming Baby Mack!!

I've definately had intentions of posting before now, but my time has been spent taking care of the older yayhoos and loving on our sweet, sweet baby. Baby Mack was born August 28th. He arrived at 12:30 pm and weighed 7 lb 10 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. I was induced that morning and he came about 4 hours later. He was 6 days early and got an August birthday like I wanted. That's not the only reason I chose to be induced. I delivered at Orem Community and from Elk Ridge I was afraid I wouldn't make it there in time on my own. (I tend to go quickly, once I'm in labor) So this worked best for us. Everything went really well and we are so glad to have him here healthy and happy. He is such a good baby. I couldn't of asked for a better little guy. Maybe its because its been almost 5 years since we've had a newborn or that I'm a little older (maybe even wiser too), but Ive made comments that I think Heavenly Father is sending these babies here extra sweet!! He's a great eater and loves to sleep..... Alot! No complaining on that one though. When he is awake, he barely makes a peep. He's extremely loved on by his older brothers and big sis. (And mom and dad too) Here's some pics of our sweet babe........

MACK BEAR BARTHOLOMEW

RIGHT OUT OF THE OVEN

7 LB 10 OZ

FRESHLY CLEANED (LOVE THE SMELL OF NEWBORNS)

READY TO LEAVE HOSPITAL

MYMY & MAGGIE LOVING THEIR BRO!

PROUDEST "OLDEST" BROTHER (MASON)

@ HOME WITH MYLES

1 WEEK OLD

Some details I wanted to have for my own journaling are some of the things that Mack has done in this first week.

*Since the first time I held Mack, he has tried to hold his head up and move it around..He has one strong neck!

*He loves to look around when he is awake. Not sure what he can see right now but he seems to be taking it all in.

*Had your first professional photos done at our house at 6 days old.. Can't wait to see them!!!
*Already been out and about with Mom several times, since she likes to be on the go.

THAT TIME AGAIN...

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

AUGUST 24TH, 2010

MYLES "MyMy" excited about going to 1st grade

Mason--An already Champ @ Mastering the First Day (3rd Grade this year)

Myles' 1st Grade Teacher- Mrs. Grover

Mason's 3rd Grade Teacher- Mr. Bradley
Pretty sure I was more weary about this big guys first ALL DAY adventure. Sad to see him getting so big. I know that Big Bro Mas will be there to guide him along through this first year and beyond. They were already planning to meet for recesses! Mas is such a good brother to watch over his little bro. I hope they always stay close like that and enjoy playing with one another, even though they have their own separate friends. These two love to shoot their BB guns and plan trips to go hunting with their dad now and when they get older. I love that they are adventurous and pretty good buds. I hope for them to always watch out for each other. Way to be boys!! Makes a moms heart happy to see that!

Camping at the Cabin

So we've been to the cabin a handful of times this summer. The kids love going up there and mostly love going fishing. They have done awesome in their fishing adventures. Its always nice to get away and still stay somewhere where you can have a bath and watch satellite tv. Thats my kind of camping! Can't wait to go back when Mack is born (28 days) for a few more times before it snows.

Here's the kiddos collecting pine cones to decorate the cabin.

I think they gathered 50+ of them

Miss Maggs always ready for a pic
We carved this tree last year and this year had to add Baby Mack to it..
Hoping sometime I can cut whole tree down and have the stump with our names on it

Cheer Camp!! (Summer 2010)

Future Cheerleader

Statue of Liberty

So Maggie did her 1st cheer camp these last 2 weeks. She wasn't legitamately old enough but since she doesnt turn 5 until October and she will not start Kindergarten until next year, they allowed an exception. She had so much fun and today the last day did a little cheer routine for family and friends. She will also be in the Salem parade. She loves to dance, sing, and loves music, so this was fun for her. She definately was born with some rhythm! She was also so proud to show off to her DAD, whom she loves more than anyone else. A true Daddy's Girl.....

bELATED gIFTS X 2

aDD tHIS lITTLE gUY
tO tHIS lITTLE gUY

aND yOU gET tHIS...............

mYLES wAS tHRILLED tO gET a bELATED b-DAY pRESENT, a pAIR oF rABBITS. hE nAMED tHE cHOCOLATE oNE- gRIZZLY aND tHE lIGHTER oNE- bUCK.... (these names are subject to change by the minute) hE aSKED fOR a lIZARD, bUT hIS pARENTS bEING rUDE dECIDED aGAINST tHAT. wE tHOUGHT tHE rABBITS wOULD bE sOMETHING hE cOULD hOLD aND nOT jUST sTARE aT tHROUGH a gLASS cAGE. wE sHALL sEE iF wE mADE a gOOD cHOICE??? sO fAR hES iN LOVE!!!

MYLES' 6TH BIRTHDAY!!!

MYLES' 6TH BIRTHDAY WAS ON MAY 4TH. HE HAD BEEN COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS STARTING WAY BACK IN APRIL. WHEN MASON'S B-DAY ARRIVED, HE KNEW HIS WAS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. OUR MONTHS OF APRIL AND MAY ARE VERY, VERY BUSY. WITH MASON GETTING BAPTIZED THIS YEAR IT MADE IT EVEN BUSIER! THINGS ARE SLOWLY WINDING DOWN....

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MYLES...
-HE KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT HE WANTS AND HE IS PRETTY PERSISTENT ABOUT IT
-HE FORGETS NOTHING (don't make him a promise unless you plan on following through)
-HE IS BY FAR AND BEYOND THE MOST MILD MANNERED OUT OF ALL MY KIDS!!!!:)))
-HE IS VERY GIVING
-HE HAS A VERY ACTIVE IMAGINATION
-HE LOVES PEOPLE AND IS SO NICE TO OTHERS
-HE IS VERY GRATEFUL AND WILL TELL YOU OVER AND OVER THANK-YOU
-HE LOVES ANIMALS
-HE LOVES TO COLLECT
-HE IS SO EASY TO BE WITH AND JUST ENJOYS CHILLING OUT AND RELAXING ONCE IN AWHILE, WHICH IS GREAT
-HE DOES SO WELL IN SCHOOL AND HE IS VERY KIND TO ALL THE KIDS IN HIS CLASS

THESE ARE ONLY A FEW REASONS WHY WE LOVE OUR MYMY.... I COULD SERIOUSLY ADD ON AND ON TO THIS LIST. HE IS JUST OVER ALL A GREAT BOY!! WE LOVE HIM VERY MUCH.

THIS IS HOW HIS DAY WENT:
Woke up
Had a bath
Ate breakfast (waffles with candle)
Sang Happy B-day
Opened Presents
Went off to Kindergarten
I took in treats to his class
Met cousins, aunts, and Grandparents at Carl's Jr. (Sofie's B-day too)
Went and got him a bunch of balloons
Played soccer that night ( He scored a whopping 7 goals!!!)
Went out to eat at his choice--OLIVE GARDEN
He was zonked by the time we made it home!!



B-DAY BOY WITH GIFTS(morphibian, suitcase, Aqua-set,baseball glove, clothes)
BLOWING OUT CANDLES

HANGIN OUT WITH PRESENTS!

MYLES HAD A GREAT 6TH BIRTHDAY! HE HAD A FUN-FILLED BUSY BUSY DAY. HIS FUN CONTINUES FRIDAY AS HE GETS TO GO TO TARGET AND SPEND HIS huge GIFTCARD GIVEN TO HIM FROM GRANDPARENTS, AUNTS, UNCLES, AND COUSINS!!! LOVE YOU, MYMY..............

Mason's Baptism

On Saturday, May 1st,2010,@10am Mason was baptized/confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was the only one of our ward, but they do them as a stake and there were a total of 11 that day. Mason was baptized and confirmed by his dad. I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus were smiling down upon Mason that day and were so proud of him for making such a great decision. We were so proud of him too! He is such a great kid!

I wish I would of gotten a few photos of the family that attended the baptism and luncheon at our house afterward, but I didnt. So to keep record on this blog I wanted to jot the names down of all that came to share this special day with him..
He had both sets of grandparents, Aunt Denise, Aunt Paula, cousins Maddox & Noelle, Aunt & Uncle Meredith & Nick, cousins, Kemry, Sofie, & Hawk, Aunt & Uncle Roxane & Shawn, cousins, Max, Abby, & Alia, Bishop Christofferson, Counselor Smith, Home Teacher, and of course, Ron, Trudy, Myles, & Maggie.


Mason all suited up and ready.....
Lookin Sharp!

Mason and His Dad

Mason's Yummy Cake

Mas