Introducing Jake Thomas!

Jake Thomas made his long awaited apperance at 4:20pm on Friday May 9th - exactly 39 weeks! He weighed in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces & was 20 1/2 inches long.

Here's some pics of our sweet baby boy:

Checkin out her new baby brother

Proud Grammy with her new grandson

Lily holding Jake

Snug as a bug

Ready to go home!!

Mimi & Grant's Pre-Jake Visit

Mimi & Grant came to visit for the weekend before Jake arrived. We had lots of fun & kept busy with all of Lily's activities.

Dance class:

Soccer Game: Getting a pep talk pre-game from Coach Jamie

Hanging out

Acting goofy before the game

Red Rockets fans!

Celebrating their victory

BBQ at our house:

Grant & Lily painting seashells

38 Week Update

We went to the doctor for my weekly check-up on Thursday. This was Brian's first time meeting the new doctor & he said he really liked him as well. I am still so glad I changed doctors & feel so much more comfortable with this one. Even though I have only seen him twice I already feel more of a personal connection with him & that puts me much more at ease. I really like that he takes the time to sit & talk with us & explain everything little thing we ask. He also seems very knowledgeable about all the latest studies & techniques, which I like as well.

I am now 2-3 cm dilated & 50% effaced - woo hoo! The doctor said he wouldn't be surprised if I went into labor before my next appointment. He did say if I don't go into labor on my own by next week & if we wanted to, he would feel extremely comfortable inducing me after my next appointment. He said my bishop score is an 8 - and it only needs to be a 4 to have a 90% chance of having a successful natural delivery. He told us to think about it & let him know at the next appointment. He could have me in as early as the next day if we decide to go ahead with it. We've been thinking about it, but I'm going to wait & see how I'm feeling (i.e. how uncomfortable I am by then) to make a final decision. I just do not feel ready yet - we still have so much to do before he arrives! I am now measuring 36 weeks - but the doctor is still not concerned - he said the baby may just be small or he's hiding & curling up in there! Brian was able to feel the baby's head through my tummy, which was interesting. He didn't get to do that with Lily, so that was something neat and different. I also lost some of my mucus plug after the doctors appt - which is another sign that things are moving along. So now we are just playing the waiting game...we'll keep everyone posted on the progress - our next appt is Thursday May 8th.

Month of the Military Child

Well, the Month of the Military Child has come & gone. Lily had fun while it lasted, but Mom is glad it's over. Here are some pics from all the fun:

Lily's class:

"Ethnic Day"
Lily dressed as an American - I know how original of me...but we only had one day to plan this one, so I did what I could with what we had at home.

Here she is showin' some sass:

"Military Day"
Military Day was also "Kite Day"

All the kids made their own kites in class & tried to fly them the next day in the field. Lily's ripped almost as soon as they got outside, so she used the teacher's kite.

Madison, Lily & Stevie in their military garb & their kites:

"Chef Day"

"Career Day"

Here is Nurse Augun posing with Dr Mosack - or as Lily & Stevie were joking about on the way to school "Nurse McPoopie-head" & "Doctor McPoopie-head" - haha

Lily & Stevie playing at the park during the Earth Day Festival

"Oldies Day"

They were supposed to dress from the 60's, 70's or 80's

Here's my go-go girl :o)

Lily & Madison had the same costume!

"Silly Sock Day"

Lily during the "Volkswalk" (otherwise known as a "people walk") - all they really did was take these poor kids on a 2 mile road march (literally - it was 2 miles!) - whose idea was it to take 3-5 year olds on a walk this long?! Most of the kids were crying or at least whining by the end of this walk. "Sunglasses Day"

"Hawaiian Day"

My little hula girl:

"Favorite Book Day"

They were supposed to dress as a character from their favorite book. Lily wanted to dress as 'Fancy Nancy':

Crazy kid...

Lily at the talent show:

Lily with Sparky the Fire Dog before the parade:

About to start the parade:

Lily walking in the parade:

The Army Band playing some music for the kids after the parade:

The kids enjoying the music:

The band let the kids see their instruments when they were done playing. I think Lily's whole head could fit in that tuba!

Trying out the drum:

What a fun month full of activities for Lily!