Allergies

Above Average Joe has always suffered from allergies. It's something that I have never had a problem with UNTIL I got pregnant (stupid hormone freaked body). Well, either father dear has given his lovely allergy issues to his 2 kids or both my little ones have a mild summer colds (I'm hoping for the later). Either way, it's been not so fun. Garrin has to have his nose wiped about every 3rd second and Kiya cannot abide being put down because then she cannot breath! It's been a long couple of nights with very little sleep. We're managing but seriously, if anyone wants to hold my precious 2 week old girl feel more than welcome to come by and give my arms a break...

Pinewood Derby

Trevin and his dad made his car this year because Above Average Joe was busy planning the derby and waiting for his wife to pop. Trevin's car is in the #2 lane and he was SO proud of how well it turned out because he actually got to weild the power tools to make his car this year and pick all the colors and such.

Trevin's car is in the #1 lane in this picture.

Trevin took 1st overall because every race his car was in, he won. He was so excited when he came home with his blue ribbon for the night. I was sad that I missed the fun but luckily Above Average Joe took these shots for me so we can still have the memories. Good job, Trevin!

Kiya's First Sunday

I'm still a week behind or so, but I'm trying to catch up! We actually went to church the Sunday after Kiya was born because I was getting a bit stir crazy after a few days in the hospital and the weather being so nice. I must admit that the cute little girl "dresses" with matching undies are a fun thing to dress babies in. I'm still mastering how to deal with all her hair. We have to do it a few times a day because she messes it up with all the nuzzling she does.

Backpeddling to Mother's Day...

I didn't get this post up before my little stint in the hospital so forgive me for the out of order posting but I had to acknowledge what a great Mother's Day I had. Above Average Joe got up and made me stuffed raspberry and cream cheese french toast (so yummy). Then Trevin's class had a little program that I got to go to where they sang us some songs and did a little poem about all the hats that mom's wear. Trevin had the part about mom's being chef's.

And this is the really cute cards that he made me at school (on Friday, since Mother's Day was Sunday).
On the official Mother's Days is when I had my special breakfast and then after church where I got more cute notes from both my boys (thanks to their teachers) we went to my mom's house where Above Average Joe took over the cooking again for us and made up some superb fajitas at my request. It was a great Mother's Day and I was really happy that Kiya waited a few days to come after that.

ps. love you, mom.

Kiya Leanne

I went to bed on the night of the 13th feeling really good actually. I had done stuff around the house and even made dinner that night. I was worried about giving birth on the 13th because above average joe had told me that he really didn't want a child born on 13th because that would mean that this child's 2nd birthday would land on a Friday the 13th and he didn't think that was a good idea.

At 1:30 am I woke up with my tummy being really tight and figured I needed to swap sides and as I twisted, my water broke. I went into the bathroom to change and such and called for above average Joe to get all items into the jeep. We called sister louie to come and hang out on the couch while the boys continued to sleep and we headed off to the hospital. Above Average Joe made it there in 7 minutes! By the time we were at the hospital my contractions were 3-4 mins apart and hard. By the time they got me into a room and started filling out the info my contractions got even harder and less than a minute apart. I thought I might die. They checked me and I was almost 6 cm dialated and once they got me all hooked up to the machines and an IV in they got the drug man in to administer the epidural (thank you, paul...I remember his name). I also need to give a shout out to the L&D nurse (whose name I do not remember) because she worked miracles with keeping me calm and working pressure points on my feet and hands to make those killer contractions almost bearable. I think she has a special place in heaven for dealing with us women...So once I was properly drugged I got to relax for about 40 mins until the doc checked me again and informed me that it was time to push. sweet. 3 pushes later my little girl was placed on my tummy and I actually got to turn her to me and see for myself what we had. They left her on me for quite a while which was so nice and only took her away to measure her. She was 7 lbs 6 oz and 20.5 inches long. All scores were average or better so there were no worries and she had arrived at 4:40 am. So labor, all in all, was a little more than 3 hours. i rock. or she rocks, whoever you want to give credit to.

I felt so good after the delivery. I had not realized how useless I was after Garrin (who was an emergency c-section) until I had Kiya. It still isn't all roses, mind you...but a lot better than the last time around.

We went home on Friday night and have survived this long without any major problems. The boys have adjusted beautifully to having another one around and it's been nice to have above average Joe here as well to really make life that much easier (most of the time).

I appreciate all the love and support we have recieved (and food and clothes!) with our latest addition and will post more of the cute pics I have soon. Kiya already has her father tied around her finger and above average Joe has informed me that now that we have a girl he will be buying a shot gun...so fun. Everything is going well and we can't complain too much (other than the general sleep depervation and sore boobs thing). Thanks again to everyone! and welcome home my beautiful baby girl.

I made the nurse who bathed her go and find a purple bow for her hair...

Mom and Kiya

Trevin and Kiya who loved telling everyone that he had a baby sister

Garrin was really excited to see her....

Above Average Joe, Trevin and Kiya

Mom and Kiya getting ready to go home

All bundled up for the car ride home.

Mostly Right...

According to the poll most of ya'll figured I was having a girl.
Well, good job! Here is a picture of her. I'll post more a little later.
http://www.utahportraits.com/hospital/index.php?action=view&BabyID=051409klw

Mars & Venus

Okay, so in case you were ever wondering the difference between how Joe and I get ready for this baby, this should answer those questions. It should also answer questions as to why I am a lucky, lucky, lucky woman to have this man as my husband. HANDS AND KNEES, ladies! SCRUBBING THE FLOOR. I did not ask him to do this and I wouldn't have even thought of doing it myself but this is how Joe works. and it's AWESOME.
Notice the little thing on the left of this picture...? That's a toothbrush. YEAH, he scrubed with a toothbrush! No military training at all, this is just how the man cleans. He did the same thing in the kitchen but I failed to get pictures because then he had the camera to show what I do to get ready...

I eat the food that he has cooked for me. I can request just about anything and the man will make it (or get it) and just let me sit on the couch propped by as many pillows as possible.

Seriously, he cooks, he cleans he doesn't mind that I look like this...I am a lucky woman. Just wish I would have had some make-up on or my hair kind of done. But yeah, this is what our planets look like...

As Requested...

I have added a poll to my blog so that you all can tell me what I am having...
Feel free to leave comments as well!

Track & Field

Trevin has been really interested in track and field since he watched the Olympics. I finally got him signed up for it this spring. Here he is coming off the line.
This is his personal favorite of the high jump.

The long jump...

And he can now tell you how many laps equal 400, 800, 1600 meters and a mile.

Garrin had to try his hand at the hurdles too.