Emma Mae

On February 3, 2011 Kent and I went to my weekly check-up and found out that I was 3 cm dialated and ended up having a non-stress test since I was not feeling my contractions.  The non-stress test showed that Emma was doing fine and that I was having contractions that was causing me to dialate.  The nurse and doctor decided I should be admitted since my contractions were not very strong.  After being in the hospital for about 24 hours Emma Mae was born at 4:31am, weighing 7 lbs and 18 inches long.  These first two weeks have definitely had ups and downs, but we seem to finally be getting into a routine.  Everyone is doing well and we are so thankful for all of our friends and family.  Everyone has done so much for us and we feel so blessed to have you in our lives.  Below are a few pictures of Emma over the past two weeks. 

 Emma Mae in the hospital!

 Emma's first bath at home! 

Emma 1 week old!

 Emma headed to church for the first time!  We slept the entire time!

Emma 2 weeks old!  She is definitely becoming more alert and is staying awake more often during the day! 

December 2010

December Adventures!

1) After Thanksgiving break Kent and I were very excited that he would be entering his last semester of school soon! During the semester Kent spent lots of time applying for jobs for when he graduates in May! He had an interview with Kewit Northwest prior to Thanksgiving break and during December he interviewed with Central Asphalt in Moses Lake and B&B Construction in Seattle. All of his interviews went very well and prior to New New Years Kent recieved an offer from Kewit Northwest. We are very excited that we have a job lined up for next year and hope that there will be more offers to come!

2) The past two years our friends Jeff and Jenny host a gingerbread house making party prior to Christmas, which is always lots of fun! We always have so much fun visiting with friends and getting to eat such yummy candy!

3) This year Christmas break was surprisingly very calm! Usually when we come home for breaks we are very busy and rushed, so it was nice to relax and not feel so busy. Though our break was calm I spent the entire 2 weeks sick, which was not so much fun! But, we still enjoyed our break visint with friends and family!

4) For New Years we traveled back to Pullman and were suppose to go to our friends New Years party, however not only was I sick, but Kent also ended up getting sick! So, we spent the evening at home, watching movies and eating popcorn! Though it was not the most exciting New Years I was just greatful to be spending it with Kent, since last year Kent and I were apart for New Years! It was amazing to think that 2 years ago on New Years Kent proposed to me!

Kent and I with Kent's Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, and sister in Olympia Christmas Eve!

Kent, Me and my Dad Christmas Day!

Kent, Me, (Baby G), Caitlin, (Sawyer), & Josh Christmas Day!

November 2010

Well, it has been awhile since I have updated our blog. So, I will begin with our adventures in November!

1) Kent spent the first two weeks of November elk hunting with his family near White Pass. Though they did not get any elk Kent had lots of fun spending time with his family.

2) While Kent was hunting with his family I was able to come home to Silverdale and spend time visiting with my family and friends. Usually Kent and I spend Thanksgiving break trying to make sure we visit with our family and friends, however since Kent went hunting I was able to catch up with my family and friends before Thanksgiving, which made Thanksgiving break much more relaxing!

3) The weekend before Thanksgiving Kent and I traveled to Yakima for a Thanksgiving dinner with Kent's parents and sister. Though Kent's truck decided to break while in Yakima, Kent and I had a wonderful time visiting and eating yummy food with his family.

4) During Thanksgiving break my mom threw a baby shower for me and Baby G. My mom did an amazing job planning the baby shower. My aunt Cheryl made my cake which was very delicious! It was great to have so many friends and family come together to celebrate Baby G!!! Below are a few pictures from the shower!

Kent's mom bought us Baby G's dress for her dedication at church!

My mom and Alex bought Kent and I our stroller! We are so excited to go for some walks this spring!

Baby G was very spoiled and recieved many cuddly blankets and stuffed animals! She will have lots of friends to play with!

Everyone playing games!

Diaper Cake!

The beautiful cake my aunt made!