Christmas

First of all, I don't have any pictures from Christmas, sorry, I slacked and just took video. Maybe I'll take some pictures of stuff anyway... I also need to upload some pictures of things we have done recently, but oh well... on to Christmas!

I think my attitude of Christmas has been very different this year and I attribute that mostly to the fact that Bryson was born so close to Christmas. I think having a baby is one of the most spiritual experiences a person can have and I wanted to keep that spirit with me even after Bryson was born so I tried REALLY hard to focus on first and foremost, our Savior and then on to those who mean the most to me: my family and friends.

Christmas morning was really quite interesting this year. Kyler was actually really sick, so he wasn't too into things. Deric's parents and siblings came to our house early in the morning to watch Kyler come out of his room. lol funny story of Christmas Eve: so we put the boys to bed and Deric wanted to set out Santa presents around like 10. I said, "Don't you think we should wait until we're up with Bryson at like 3 or 4 that way Kyler won't see it if he gets up?" Deric's response was, "He'll be fine, he won't wake up" and so we put out Santa presents. Well in the process of putting them out, guess who wakes up... that's right, my Kyler-bud. haha good thing he is young enough not to really know!

Anyway....Kyler got a tent with sleeping bag and chair from Santa as well as an art easel complete with lots of art supplies. (yes, even markers-duh!) I came out and was surprised to see a spankin brand new bike with a BIG red bow on it from Santa for me! :) Let's just say, our kids can't watch that video until after they know the truth about Santa! haha I cursed Deric pretty bad because we had already discussed the Wii being my "Santa present". He bought me a very nice, expensive bike so that he won't be having to fix it lots like the cheapo ones! (at least that's what he tells me!) now all I need is a bike trailer cause I'm pretty sure 2 kids won't fit on this bike. :) Deric got a Shop Vac, some saw blades, a drill and battery pack and a ladder. Bryson got a Bumbo seat (which I'm excited for!) Yes we were very spoiled this year!

Kyler opened his first present, thank you Lutui's for giving Kyler a tractor that he just HAD to play with and was so not interesed in opening any other presents! :)

We opened presents for a while and Deric was surprised and excited for the ONE present that I kept a secret from him, yes that's right, one. I usually do really well at keeping most if not all of his presents a secret, but not this year! for some reason, everything I tried, Deric still figured it out. Except for the pair of binoculars he got! :) I guess I have to try harder next year! I was excited to get a Wii Fit (Thank you Jason and Deric!), a new coat and lots of other misc items. Kyler was completely spoiled (as we figured he would be) and got lots of toys, church items (THANK YOU!) puzzles, a lifesize "Woody" cut out, and other things...

Then we went to Deric's parents house to watch them all open presents. It was so fun to just relax with family over the holidays! We really had a great Christmas! Hope everyone else did to! I'm going to end this massive post now and spare readers the time! haha Below are afew pictures I have taken on my phone recently!

Birth Story

Okay, I'm writing this for journaling purposes, so feel free to read on only if you're interested! :)

On Monday, December 13th, I woke up having contractions. I was sure they were just Braxton Hicks because I have had them so much so I wasn't too concerned. Deric kept grinning and saying, "today might be the day". I would quickly shove the thought aside thinking "no way-I want it too much". So I wasn't too concerned when I left the house for my regular checkup and dropped Kyler off at my cousin's house. Usually my appointments only take like 30 minutes tops so I was figuring on being home within an hour. I had plans to go clean Deric's parent's house for them and decorate Aisha's room cause she was coming home after having surgery on her neck. I remember showing off my gigantuous feet to Angela when I was dropping Kyler off. They looked like this the night before....yep, that's my husband's fingerprint indented into my foot.

So I check in and I'm STILL having contractions and they were starting to get painful. By the time my doctor came in, I had had like 4 contractions in a 10 minute time frame and my blood pressure was a little high (not scary high though). So my doctor checked me and I was still at a 4 but my contractions were definitely real so he sent me over to OB.

I hobbled over, barely able to walk with how severe my contractions were. I was sure they would send me home and that the contractions were Braxton Hicks so I didn't stress calling Deric yet or anyone else for that matter. I shot Angela a text saying that I might be a little longer, but that was it.

They monitored me for a bit and I didn't dilate anymore so they told me to go walk around and come back in 45 minutes. By this point, I had sent Deric a text telling him that they were monitoring me and he stopped by the hospital. He was in taking his Math final when I originally got admitted so he thought he was just stopping by before heading to work (ha! Little did he know...)I also wasn't sure if I wanted him to come because my LAST final for the semester was scheduled for Tuesday, the next day. It was also my math final which has been the hardest class for me. Anyway...

At noon, they broke my water and the contractions started coming even stronger. At about 2 I told the nurses I needed something for the pain so they gave me something in my IV but it didn't work. Apparently, it's a medicine that is very individualized meaning that some people's bodies will take it and others won't. Well mine won't. After trying to breathe through contractions, I asked them for an epidural. They informed me that the doctor (can't spell the real word-haha) had just went into a surgery but they would send him over when he got out. so we waited a little longer.

At about 3:30 he came in to give me an epidural and wow did it NOT work! He couldn't get the needle in the right place! So here I am, bending over, trying to get an epidural in and this nurse is literally having to SHOVE my head and shoulders with all her weight down so that he could get a bigger working area on my back. He kept wiggling the needle around and pulling it out, trying it again but still NOTHING was working. I was dying! (this was definitely the most painful part). I was trying to breathe through contractions but it was hard because the nurse was shoving me down and um... hello.... I have this HUGE belly in my way, I can only bend over so far! So basically I couldn't breathe very well as it was let alone through a contraction. Suddenly I got a contraction that wouldn't go away and the nurse said, " I need to check her NOW!" Low and behold... this baby was coming and he was coming RIGHT NOW! So the doctor quickly gave me a spinal and my OB doctor (Dr. Williams) was literally shoving him out of the room so he could deliver Bryson. I whipped around, just as the spinal kicked in, pushed 3 times and Bryson was here! The umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck, but they quickly got that fixed. He came out face up.

At first, I was freaked out because he wasn't crying.. I remember saying "shouldn't he be crying? Why isn't he crying?" and Dr. Williams told me everything was fine, they were just cleaning him off but that because he came out face up, he was struggling to get oxygen. Deric got to cut the umbilical cord (which he didn't get to do with Kyler) and I couldn't be happier. I was SO glad he was here! He was born at 4:18 p.m. and weighed 8 lbs 1 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. I was surprised because he came 12 days early.

Bryson had to be on oxygen that first night because he couldn't maintain a high enough level of oxygen on his own. I wasn't able to see him yet but Deric could go see him in the nursery although he couldn't hold or touch him. FINALLY around 11:30 that night, I got wheeled in a wheelchair down to the nursery and was able to hold Bryson. He was the biggest baby in the nursery and was so so precious. Might I add that when we first got there, there were NO babies in the nursery but 6 were born that day!

It was pretty crazy, that night, my 2 nurses were people from my home town area. haha of all the nurses available, I got the 2 that I already knew. I must say though, it was kinda interesting. They were great, but it was weird having someone i know being my nurse (anyone who has had a baby understands why) but it was still pretty cool nonetheless!

Bryson picked up nursing really well (which Kyler did NOT) and that was super nice! Deric was able to work from the hospital and be there with me which was a big help and we were so blessed to having willing friends and family who could keep Kyler for us. We left the hospital on Wednesday evening around 4 with an appointment to come back the next day to have Bryson's Bilirubin checked.

We came back Thursday, not expecting anything to change, just a regular checkup but little did we know that Bryson's bilirubin levels were SKY HIGH! He was at an 18.5 and at a 20 they do a blood transfusion. We had no clue that the doctor was even concerned about him! He had also lost a lot of weight (all babies lose weight after being born, but he lost a lot). He was down to 7 lbs 5 oz which put him in the 9% for weight loss. So we got to come home with a bili bed and Bryson got to tan as much as possible (basically 24 hours a day except for feedings). THANK GOODNESS my mother was here and willing to take shifts watching him! He had to be completely monitored because otherwise he would pull the goggles and shield down. We had another appointment to go back Friday and get his levels checked again. We expected to be having the bed for at least a few days since his levels were so high, but to our amazement-we didn't! Bryson went clear down at a 13 which put him at a moderate risk instead of high! YAY! He also went up 4 oz in weight from the previous day putting him at 7lbs 9 oz. We were so thrilled! That was a LONG night!

My mom was able to stay for a few days and we were so grateful! She helped alot even if it was just to play with Kyler while we got adjusted to having 2 kids. We had lots of people bring us food which was great! THANK YOU so much to everyone that has helped!!!

Here are a few more pictures, just cause I think he's cute! :)

He's here!!

Bryson Merrill Winterton was born on Monday, December 13th 2010. He was born at 4:18 p.m. and weighed 8 lbs 1 ounce and 19 1/2 inches long! Pretty good sized-especially for being 12 days early! Here are just a few pictures... I'll post more later!

It's almost time...

Okay Bryson... i've finished 3 of my 4 classes. Last final is scheduled for next Tuesday at 5:45-7:45. Feel free to come anytime after that! :) So I know this is probably just "end of pregnancy blues" but I'm going to vent! I guess I just get so jealous when people who are due AFTER me have their babies BEFORE me. Today I found out that 2 friends had their babies this past week and both of them were due after me. i'm so extremely happy and excited for them, but i'm also so extremely ready for Bryson to come although I KNOW it would be best if he waited until after my finals are completely finished (so next Tuesday night huh?) , but still. I'm ready. That's all I'm sayin! *sigh*

Ok rant and vent-OVER!

Progress!

I am 37 weeks and 3 days pregnant now! Wahoo! haha I went to my doctor's appointment this morning and the contractions I have been feeling are definitely doing something-I was dilated to a 4 today! So basically, Baby Bryson could come anytime although I'm still waiting for him to wait until at least the 15th at best!

Suprise Baby Shower!

My friends Julie and Kristen threw me a surprise baby shower! It was so fun! I had NO idea what was going on! Needless to say, I was VERY surprised! haha i hate "surprise" pictures, but that's okay... I'll post for your enjoyment! :)

I was VERY surprised to see my mom and my niece Kadence had made the drive up to come!

Julie and Kristen went through so much work and trouble to put this together, I feel SO grateful! Julie made some AMAZINGLY beautiful and equally delicious cupcakes and the decorations were super cute! Kristen made this way cute diaper cake too! We played some fun baby shower games and I'm SO not good at them! I had alot of support from friends and family and it meant so much to me! Bryson got lots of cute outfits, blankets, carseat covers, toys and diapers! I'm getting so excited for him to get here! (but really, it would be best if he waited until after the 14th) Who knows when he will come though! Doctor says it could be any day! I have another appointment in the morning-look for another post if things have progressed! THANKS AGAIN SO MUCH TO THOSE WHO PLANNED AND CAME TO MY SHOWER!

Pregnancy Update-Again!

Well... I went to the doctor last Monday & I'm dilated to a 1, almost a 2 with about 30% effaced. The baby is also head down.This pregnancy is progressing although it definitely seems like I still have a LONG way to go! :) Here are some pictures I took yesterday, sorry they aren't the best -they never are! My belly is seriously HUGE and has dropped alot in the last week. I look like I have a basketball under my shirt and that's not even an understatement! haha

Day 28, 29 &30

That's right... we're finishing off the challenge! :)

day 28....a pic of you from last year and now-how have you changed?

Okay, I know I have posted these pictures before, but I seriously don't have many pictures of me-I'm always the one taking the pictures. lol but the first one is from Aug 09 and the second July 10 so I figured they kinda work, right?

Plus I figured it doesn't really count right now cause I'm super prego :)

Physically I have changed my hair color-I'm going back to my natural brown instead of way dark brown or black. Before getting pregnant, I had lost 10 lbs-wahoo! I have also changed in a lot of other ways that aren't physical. I have learned so much more in the gospel (thanks to my calling) and I have learned to rely upon my Savior and Heavenly Father so much more. I have learned more patience with myself, others, and especially my family. I have sucked up my pride and learned to say "I'm sorry" and admit I'm wrong. I have learned that it's okay to not be "the best" at everything and to TAKE TIME to slow down and PLAY. I have learned that spontaneous acts of fun and goodness are the best kind and that it's ok if things don't always go on a schedule or as planned (thank you Winterton family).

I could go on and on about how I think I've changed, but the most important thing is that we DO change. It's a constant part of life and it can be a very good thing.

Day 29.. In this past month, what have you learned?

-Our bodies have their own mind

-We can't control our circumstances or situations and we DEFINITELY can't control how others act

-To put a smile on even when you're screaming and crying inside

-there are definitely good people still in the world

-We can learn alot from others if we only take the time and try

-School is stressful and major expensive

-Vaseline doesn't come out of microfiber very well

-Peanut butter and Nutella solve every problem (knew that one-forgot it for a bit)

-Learned more sewing skills (I'm sure tryin)

-Being a "tough" mom can be hard, but ultimately our children know we love them and are trying to do what's best for them

-I'm tired of traveling

-I'm tired of being pregnant

-etc, etc, etc :)

Day 30... Favorite song...

I'm not sure I have one at the moment, but the song that keeps running through my head today is "Families can be together Forever". What a marvelous thing to think about. Seriously, take a second and just think what an amazing concept that truly is. We've heard it time and time again in church, through study and prayer and multiple other places, but do we seriously take the time to REALLY think about it and how important that is to us? I know it means the world to me and so much more!

Well... that's in folks! The 30 Day Challenge is COMPLETE! :)

I love the sound of...

....my son talking himself to sleep at night. As I'm sitting here waiting for him to go to sleep because I just can't start homework when I can hear him (I know, I need to get over it, but still-plus I'm EXHAUSTED from math class tonight as I always am). I hear him tell his favorite stuffed elephant about "Baby Bryson" and about "building a shower with mom (tower with blocks) and clean house with dad". Then I hear him laugh and giggle as he starts singing "Happy know it-clap hands" followed by "Stuck like blue, wa ah wa ah, stuck like blue. You me baby." which is his rendition of Stuck Like Glue. (he just learned it today) And I think to myself-WOW! I am one lucky woman! I love, love, LOVE being a mom and can't wait for Bryson to get here and I can learn and grow with him as much as I have with Kyler. I'm so lucky to have Deric and Kyler in my life and I can't wait for what the future holds!

Day 26 & 27

Day 26... What do you think about your friends?
I think my friends are miraculous people whom I love VERY much. Most of them have been through a lot with me and have supported me in all aspects of my life. I look up to them and appreciate all they do for me.

Day 27.. Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?
I did this challenge because I thought it would be fun to think about my life, answer the questions as honestly as possible and hopefully reminisce within myself.

3 years

Today marks our 3 year anniversary! YAY! :) I could not be happier with the man I chose for my eternal companion. He literally is my best friend in every which way and although we have our disagreements, he truly is my better half! He makes me want to be a better person and mom and he is the most amazing Dad to Kyler and soon to Bryson! I love you Deric! (FYI-I'm really sad, I can't find most of my wedding pictures, engagements, etc,. I'll have to keep looking and post some more later cause i love them so much! :)

2 years old!

I can hardly believe my little man is 2 !! It's just so crazy for me to believe although I can't imagine life without him (most of you moms would understand and agree I think!) Kyler has brought so much love and joy into our home, it's unbelievable! Because Deric had class all day on his actual birthday, we celebrated with Deric's family on Sunday. It was fun. Kyler is to the age that I think he is starting to understand things a little bit better. Aisha and I made me a train cake although it didn't turn out exactly how I thought it was, but it was still cute. Unfortunately, the only pictures I have of the event are from Aisha's phone. Kyler got really spoiled! Deric and I weren't planning on anyone else buying him gifts, but we were surprised when they did! It just goes to show how much he is loved!

I just want to write down some of his birth story for journaling purposes, so feel free to quit reading if you want! :)

I had my last day of work on November 14th even though my due date wasn't until the 20th. Deric and I celebrated our anniversary that night as well. When I woke up in the morning on the 15th, I was having contractions, but I didn't think it was real because I had had a lot of Braxton Hicks. My doctor had always told me that if you thought you were in labor to jump in the shower or lie down, if they went away, then it was false labor but if they continued then it was real. Well, Deric didn't want me to jump into the shower in case they went away! lol but I did anyway. After my shower, they didn't go away and I told Deric (who was washing dishes in our bathroom sink-yes we had no kitchen) that I thought we needed to go to the hospital. He said he wanted to finish the dishes first and wasn't in a big hurry-"duh dad! We're having a baby here!!!" was what I kept thinking. Anyway, we finally checked into the hospital at about 9:30 a.m. and were surprised to find out that I was completely effaced and dilated to a 5 when they checked me. My contractions were coming strong and everything looked like this baby would be coming FAST! My doctor was out of town and the dr on call told me that she thought I would easily have this baby by noon. They hurried to give me the doses of antibiotics because I had Strep B-it's best for the baby that way. And they told me NOT to push if I felt the urge because I really needed to have the medicine. When I first got there the epidural doctor (can't spell the real word haha) had just left the floor and so they asked if I could deal with regular pain medication and I thought I could-haha that lasted like 30 minutes. And can I just say-the epidural was AMAZING! :) Anyway, we hurried and called all our family and told them to hurry to the hospital, this baby was coming fast.

Finally I got the ok to start pushing and the action began. Unfortunately, Kyler wasn't willing to coorporate. His head was turned and every time the doctor would turn it straight, he would turn it back sideways. I remember pushing and pushing for what seemed like forever and him not even budging an inch. I like an untraditional style of pushing, and I was SO sad when the nurses switched shifts because then I got stuck with a cranky nurse who wouldn't let me push the way I wanted to (it drains your energy alot faster than regular)

Finally the doctor came and said Kyler had been in the birth canal too long and we needed to get him out. I could have a C-section or try forcepts. Well... Deric and I had no idea what to do and the doctor encouraged us to try the forcepts first, so we did. Although they had an emergency C-section team waiting right outside the door. It was mass confusion. Within 3 pushes, he was out! YAY! It was the most amazing experience I have EVER had! Kyler Deric Winterton was born at 8:28 p.m. on November 15th, 2008 weighing in at 8 lbs 10 ounces and 22 inches long.

After he was born, I remember being so worried because he wasn't crying. Then Deric told me that he had had a bowel movement and they had prevented him from breathing until they got him cleaned up. he ended up being in the NICU for a little bit, but not long! Our little angel had arrived. I can't not believe how precious he was and how much I already loved him. We have lots of fun and interesting stories about his birth and his life so far. I can't wait to see what the future holds for our family!

We sure do love you Kyler bud!

Day 24 & 25

Day 24.. A letter to your parents...

So I decided instead of actually putting this on my blog for everyone to see (it's kinda personal), I decided to actually write this down and MAIL it to my parents! I don't tell them often enough how much I love and appreciate them and I think this is a great way! BUT I want everyone to know that I have the most AMAZING, INFLUENTIAL, SPIRITUAL, and LOVING parents in the world! (ya, dont even try to argue with me-i know I'm right! :)

Day 25... what you would find in my purse....

Well, I don't carry my purse very often anymore hence I have a diaper bag (happens when you have small children) but here's some items you would probably find in both of them at some point or another:

-diapers/wipes
-chapstick
-wallet
-checkbook
-lip gloss
-fruit snacks (and not always for Kyler! )
-granola bar
-bobby pins
-a few toy cars
-hand sanitizer
-Kyler's immunization card


That's all Ican think of right now really. :)

Day 23

Something you crave for a lot...

There alot of things I crave, just depending on the moment :) Right now, I'm craving....

-A nice, hot bubble bath followed by
-a foot rub (I've been on my feet ALL day and they're killing me) then....
-an ice cold glass of milk with oreos
-this pregnancy to be over for a few reasons: 1-to meet Bryson 2-so I can FINALLY get medicine to get rid of these stupid infections
-just spending some alone time with the hubby, no phones, no kids, no computer or TV, nothing
- a day when I can sleep however long I want (I'm lacking in sleep ALOT right now)

I'm sure there are more, but that's it for now! :)

Day 21 & 22

I decided because I fall behind on this thing, I really should just keep doing a couple of days in one post... plus it limits the insane amount of posts I do! :)

Day 21:A picture of something that makes you happy.... there are many things that make me happy... here are a few

My family, of course.

Chocolate :)

The Gospel

Volleyball

Now on to Day 22: What makes you different from everyone else. Well besides the fact that I'm an accident-prone freak, I'm pretty normal! :) I have one less rib that I'm supposed to (as previously stated) I guess that could set me apart. I guess you could say I'm different from alot of people because of my religious beliefs (yes, people, there are a lot of different beliefs out there). I eat my Cheetos with a fork-most people find that odd. I think that's it though! :) like I said, I'm pretty normal!

Day 20

Someone you see yourself marrying or being with in the future....

I will be with Deric for the rest of my life and eternity!~THANK GOODNESS! I love him so much, I definitely couldn't ask for a better eternal companion and best friend.

Day 19

Nicknames you have and why you have them....

Okay, I'm not sure that I still have any nicknames other than maybe "witch" as some people might call me, and yes I didn't put the real word. but I do have some from high school although no one really calls me them anymore.

Euro-My birthmark is on my lower back and is in the shape of Europe? Some guys started calling me that like in 5th grade and it stuck for a while. Until I moved on to....

Hotwheels-haha I can't remember exactly why this was a nickname although Amber or Steph might remember

Les-I guess this one still applies although I'm not sure it counts as a nickname if it's just part of your name.

Lester-Katie Memmott started calling me this when we were kids and still did up until the day we graduated high school, maybe she still does now, who knows. lol

Oh the memories....

Day 16, 17, & 18

Day 16... Another picture of yourself.... so not posting one right now-sorry! It's been forever since I've really had a picture so it'll be awhile yet, plus they are all pregnancy pictures now anyway.

Day 17...Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why: well... hm.... let me think... I'm not sure. I really do like my life so I'm not sure I would switch with anyone. I mean, sure there are things that I would like to be somewhat different but when it comes right down to it-I love my family and my life! :) So sorry, can't answer that one.

Day 18...Plans/Dreams/goals you have:
-Get my Bachelor's degree
-lose the baby weight gained with this pregnancy
-live in a big house (but not too big, just adequate for our needs)
-Finish having kids by the time I'm 30
That's all I can think of right now... maybe I'll post more later.

Some late night thinking

As I was driving home from my math class last night, I had alot of time to just sit and think to myself. I began thinking about my life right now and how stressful I THINK it is. Thoughts of bills, school, pregnancy, marriage, Kyler, house, chores, shopping, meals, family, etc were all racing through my mind going a million miles an hour. Then I decided to think on a simplier time frame and thought more about this month. November is such a big month for our small family (i'm sure I'll post more about every event later). We have Kyler's birthday on the 15th, Deric and I's anniversary on the 16th, Cameo's birthday on the 17th, Thanksgiving (can't forget that one), and we bought our first house on November 30th of last year. There are some BIG moments listed right there. I mean, think about it. Without the birth of Kyler, I wouldn't have him and I wouldn't be a mother and I wouldn't have Kyler and be a mother if I hadn't married Deric. I wouldn't even know what an amazing person Cameo is if I hadn't met Deric and without it all, I definitely wouldn't have bought this house and even above all that.... I wouldn't have NEAR as much stuff to be thankful for. I guess the point of all this is that I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY need to strive to be more grateful for my many blessings. So that is my next goal, to try to be more grateful for the things I have and to quit focusing on the negative or stressful things in life. Because we are all stressed on some degree-I just seem to choose to let that stress rule my life and I'm really going to try hard not to. So for those of you who actually read this thing... PLEASE remind me of my goal when I get too stressed! :)

Day 15

Put your ipod/mp3 player on and the first 10 songs that play:

#1-You're Still the One-Shania Twain
#2-Don't Let's Talk About Lisa-Lonestar
#3-Thanks a Log-Thrid Eye Blind
#4-Unknown-Relient K
#5-Encore-Eminem
#6-Unknown-Relient K (apparently I don't have the title to their songs)
#7-Lips of An Angel-Hinder
#8-I'm Already There-Lonestar
#9-There Goes My Life-Kenny Chesney
#10-Far Away-Nickelback


Wow I don't have much variety do I? lol

Old School

So I found some pictures from high school of me and my best friends and I just want to say something about one of my best friends-Steph. Stephanie is such a remarkable person who has gone through a lot but she is so much stronger for it. She has such a strong, sweet personality that you just can't help but love her! :) I really look up to her and I miss the good times we used to have together: writing notes in Calculus, running through the sprinklers on the football field (hahahahaha-inside story), playing sports, GYC, her killing me because of drunk driving (not really, mock disaster thing), fighting over the same guy (multiple times), having late night cheeto raids, sluffing school for my first and only time (I got caught), stealing toliet paper from the bathroom and almost getting caught because of a TP tail that Steph had, living together and realizing we make better friends than roommates, being there through many tears, heartaches and broken romances, marriages, and many MANY more experiences! I love you Steph and wish we were better at keeping in touch!

32 weeks

Sorry the picture is kinda fuzzy... I need to teach Aisha how to use a camera! :)

Line 'Em Up!

These are some old pictures that i'm just BARELY getting around to uploading but Kyler has this new fascination with lining EVERYTHING up. Doesn't matter what it is, bowls, cars, magnets, you name it-he lines it up. He often lines them up in smallest to biggest order or vice versa. I think it's super cute :)

Day 14

A picture of you and your family....

This one is our first family picture with just Deric and I

Shortly after we added sweet Kyler to our family (this is when he is 6 days old) so Nov 08

This was at Deric's sister's wedding reception in Aug 09

This is our latest one (I don't like it though-just how we look in it, not the actual picture) which was May 2010 I believe

And of course we have some with our families which is extended family but I can't find them at the current time :) I'm so good at that huh?