Erica's Wedding

Our beautiful niece got married on the thirteenth of August.  Aleecia was one of her flower girls.  They had a nice ceremony, dinner, and reception.  Mia and Aleecia love to dance (unlike their dad).  They had a fun time dancing at the reception.  I even got some dancing in before they started getting tired and it was time to go home.  We are so happy to have Crosby apart of our family.  Congratulations to Erica and Crosby Styles.

 Mia loves Crosby

 Flower girl and ring bearer

 The Happy Couple

The boys

(Wedo, Michael, Bobby, and David)

Eva's Newborn Pictures

Announcing Eva Hernandez

We made it to the Hospital!

I was having some major anxiety about having this baby somewhere other then the hospital and my doctor was nervous about it as well. So, at my 37 week appointment we had an amino done to check for the babies lung maturity. My doctor said that if the lungs were mature that we could induce and I could have the baby at the hospital. We did the test (which hurt more then what I expected). My doctor said she would call me the next morning with the results and then we would either induce me or wait until the week after. The next day I waited for that phone call. My patience was tested and I hope I never have to wait for a phone call like that again. Finally she called me back with the good news that the lungs were good. I was scheduled to be induced at seven the next morning. My mom came the night before to watch Aleecia and Mia so we wouldn't have to wake them up so early. I didn't sleep that night to say the least. On our way to the hospital we stopped at McDonald's for breakfast. My doctor said I could have liquids and toast so I got a smoothie. As soon as I was registered they made me throw my smoothie away. Once I was in my hospital gown, monitors placed on my belly, and IV was placed and started they had the anesthesiologist come in to start my epidural. The last time I had an epidural my blood pressure dropped so they started it off slow. Sure enough my blood pressure dropped and I felt sick and up went my smoothie. Yep, that's why they don't want you to have anything to eat or drink before you are induced. They increased my fluids and I felt better for a little bit then it happened again and they gave me medication. Later my mom showed up with the girls and they were ready for their baby sister to be born. Aleecia had a ton of questions about all the equipment. Every once in a while the babies heart beat monitor would have a hard time picking up the heart rate and Aleecia would become very worried. Since I was positive for the groupie B strep they had me on antibiotics. After I got all my antibiotics my doctor came in and broke my water. Aleecia was excited she thought it meant the baby was coming. I had never had my water broken before it usually just broke on its own so it was a new experience for me. It just gushed out and kept going. I was surprised that there was that much fluid. After an hour or so we were talking about what would happen if I became full dilated and I didn't know it cause the epidural. Just then I felt all this pressure and I knew it was time to push. David called the nurse and sure enough I was fully dilated and it was time. My doctor was in another room finishing another delivery and the on call doctor was also delivering another baby. I had to breathe through several contractions before my doctor got there. When my doctor gave the go ahead I think I pushed twice and out came her little head. Once the head was out the rest just slipped right out and the doctor placed her on my stomach and I was over come with joy. Once I heard her little cry I over come with emotion. Aleecia was confused that I was crying and we had to explain to her that it was because I was so happy. The doctor offered the scissors to Aleecia to cut the cord but she was to scared so David cut the cord. The baby nurse took the baby to examine her and she was perfect. She weighed 5lb. 14oz. and was 17 1/2" long. They gave us an hour to bond with her before taking her to the nursery for vaccinations. Aleecia and Mia held her. Mia was unsure of what to think . I got to breastfeed her and was impressed at how well she did. Aleecia admitted that her legs where all shaky when she was being born. From what I saw (which wasn't much) she would hide behind David and then watch for a minute. David said Mia was mesmerized by the whole experience. David went with the baby to the nursery. I got all cleaned up and they had to wheel me to a new room. One of my legs was still numb from the epidural so I was unable to walk. Once in the new room I got to rest and my mom took the girls to watch the nurse give the baby her first bath through the window. According to David the baby loved the bath. Once she was all clean David brought her back to the room. We named her Eva (pronounced eh-vah). No middle name this time cause she was born in the hospital. Our family is finally complete and we couldn't be more happy.

Epidural doing its job!

Bath time

Baby Birds

A while ago Aleecia noticed a nest in the neighbors tree. At the time there was nothing inside. Just the other day Aleecia noticed that the nest had these tiny little birds in it. We never even saw the eggs. They are ugly little creatures but at the same time they are so cute. Aleecia is really careful not to touch them and she never comes around when the mom is near. Hopefully they live long enough to leave the nest.

Home Depot "Kids Workshop"

In February for Activity Days we went to the free Home Depot "Kids Workshop". It was so much fun that we decided to go as a family every month. For the month of June the girls built a "valet caddy". Mia has become so independent that she has to glue and hammer all her self. She hasn't quite mastered to glue part but she sure can handle a hammer.

2nd Grade Graduation

Aleecia's class had an end of year parent program. Ms. Dinger showed a slide show of the past school year. David almost cried. This is only second grade I'm not sure if he is going to be able to handle her high school graduation. After the slide show the students got their awards for passing the second grade and then refreshments. Aleecia loved second grade and her teacher but she is excited for the third grade.

Camping

Ever since we bought our camper trailer we have been looking forward to going camping. My parents bought a membership to Camperworld (a private campsite with full hookups). We stayed at the Coalville campsite. Only 30 minutes away from the nearest hospital (in case I went into labor) and less then an hour away from home. We got a site next to the swing sets where Aleecia and Mia spent most of their time. Of course Aleecia made friends and had a fun time crossing the monkey bars. Mia could have lived in the swing. It rained most of the time we were there so we got to watch a lot of movies. In between down pours we were able to go fishing at the little fishing pond at the campground. Only kids and senior citizens are aloud to fish there and only catch one fish a day. Mia has never been fishing before so she loved it. Mostly the girls liked throwing rocks into the pond while Grandpa and Dad tried to hook them a fish. Despite the colder weather Aleecia just had to go swimming in the pool. Luckily the pool was heated and they got a chance to swim around for a while. Even with the rainy weather we had a great time!