Monday, December 28, 2009
Patrick's Blessing
Patrick's Blessing will be at 9am next week at Centennial Blvd. and Redwood Road.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas!
We have all safely arrived in Utah, except our boat. It had a mishap outside of LaGrande, OR, and is still there until they find a new axle for the trailer. At which point, we'll drive back up to get it. Other than that, the move has gone smoothly so far. The movers were great, and it was such a blessing to have our good friends, the Griffiths, willing to host us for a few days before we left town. They did a lot more than host us, actually.....
We are settling into my folks' basement, and today we got all the clothes taken out of boxes and suit cases, so I can actually vacuum now. Yay. It is so close to Christmas, it feels like when we come to visit in the summer - no schedule, lots of hanging around up stairs with family, etc. Once the holiday passes, we'll have to settle into more of a routine.
We have looked at several homes, but I'm taking a few days off to celebrate Christmas. Last night Steve & I got to go Christmas shopping and it was so nice. Tonight we vanquished all the kids to the basement and all the adults wrapped presents and so that project is done, too. Happy day. (I'm sure some of you can appreciate how grateful I was to have help wrapping presents). Angela and her family arrived this evening, so we've got a full house and LOTS of presents under the tree.
The kids are LOVING the snow. They've played in it every day and they've made a snow man and they've gone sledding.
Steve is off for the weekend now, and we're all looking forward to some daddy time.
I hope everyone has a safe, wonderful, happy Christmas.
We are settling into my folks' basement, and today we got all the clothes taken out of boxes and suit cases, so I can actually vacuum now. Yay. It is so close to Christmas, it feels like when we come to visit in the summer - no schedule, lots of hanging around up stairs with family, etc. Once the holiday passes, we'll have to settle into more of a routine.
We have looked at several homes, but I'm taking a few days off to celebrate Christmas. Last night Steve & I got to go Christmas shopping and it was so nice. Tonight we vanquished all the kids to the basement and all the adults wrapped presents and so that project is done, too. Happy day. (I'm sure some of you can appreciate how grateful I was to have help wrapping presents). Angela and her family arrived this evening, so we've got a full house and LOTS of presents under the tree.
The kids are LOVING the snow. They've played in it every day and they've made a snow man and they've gone sledding.
Steve is off for the weekend now, and we're all looking forward to some daddy time.
I hope everyone has a safe, wonderful, happy Christmas.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Patrick's Blessing
Patrick's Blessing is scheduled for Sunday, January 3rd, at 11am in Saratoga Springs. If you'd like to come, please call me for directions. We'd love to have all of our Utah friends and family attend.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
We're moving!
Well, Steve is now employed at a company in Utah, and we are moving. We'll be there in time for Christmas. Watch out Utah - here we come!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
More photos - look soon
While I was in the hospital, a photographer came and took some photos of Patrick. In the flier it says we can only order for 2 weeks, so look soon. Go to:
www.bellababyphotography.com
Click on "View Photos" and the password is 1110patricklayton
Enjoy.
www.bellababyphotography.com
Click on "View Photos" and the password is 1110patricklayton
Enjoy.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
From Steve...
Joy got to the hospital early (5:20ish) and received her Pitocin drip around 6:30 am....Around that time I was still comfy in bed snoozing......
I finally meandered into the hospital around 7:30, about the time the doctor 'broke the water'.....Things progressed quickly after that and she was deemed to be in full active labor at about 9:00am.
At exactly 12:16pm, after a fair amount of pushing, Patrick Russell Layton was born, although he came out kicking and screaming all the way! (No, really, ask Joy! He was kicking inside all the way out!)
He measured 21.25 inches long (as per the official measurement), 9.00 lbs, and with a head circumference of 14.5 inches. (Ouch!)
Both mom and baby are doing well, and are resting.
We'll get pictures posted as soon as possible.
I finally meandered into the hospital around 7:30, about the time the doctor 'broke the water'.....Things progressed quickly after that and she was deemed to be in full active labor at about 9:00am.
At exactly 12:16pm, after a fair amount of pushing, Patrick Russell Layton was born, although he came out kicking and screaming all the way! (No, really, ask Joy! He was kicking inside all the way out!)
He measured 21.25 inches long (as per the official measurement), 9.00 lbs, and with a head circumference of 14.5 inches. (Ouch!)
Both mom and baby are doing well, and are resting.
We'll get pictures posted as soon as possible.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Still 3 and Long
No progress on the baby front. The induction is set for the 10th. We're just counting down and trying to get through the long "to do" list. :)
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Happy Birthday, Daniel
7 years. Can you believe it? I can't. It's crazy to think that 7 years ago there were 17 people in my hospital room welcoming our new addition into the world. Sean Buckley brought me a chocolate shake from Burger King (A TRUE FRIEND). He came on a Friday afternoon and it was a rainy weekend. I remember that. I loved having so many visitors.
Daniel is really changing a lot these days. He's growing taller and leaner, he is athletic as ever, and he is a good brother. He is a sweet friend to our neighbor's little boy, Nathan, who is 2. It is really fun to watch them play together. I can't wait to see him interact with our new little one. He chose out 2 small pumpkins this year (he always seems to go for the little ones), and he wanted to save his smaller one for the baby. He is very thoughtful and he's a good problem-solver. We went around the table at dinner saying what we love about Daniel and he started by saying that he loves when people feel his hair (he has a really short buzz, and you can't resist rubbing it when it's freshly cut). Caitlin said she loves how he shares with him when she asks nicely. I said that I love that he solves problems and gets the solution all by himself (for instance: He's cold. That's the problem. Instead of whining or complaining or walking around in shorts and a t-shirt, he dresses warmly and gets socks on and gets his jacket on all by himself - without asking for help.) Steve said that Daniel gives the best hugs, and Kenneth said that he loves how Daniel is easy to please.
Daniel is a good boy and a wonderful addition to our family. He is sensitive and tender and a caretaker.
We talked about the big decision he has coming up (choosing whether or not to be baptized - he can make that choice at 8), and he decided he would like to memorize all the Articles of Faith (there are 13 of them) before he turns 8. Kenneth is trying to learn them right now, too, so I guess we'll work on it as a family. What a cool goal for him to set.
It was a wonderful birthday for our boy, and I'm relieved that he doesn't have to share it with baby #4. Now that we got through today I'll be fine whenever this baby chooses to make his entrance.
As a note: Daniel's favorite food is crab, he loves soccer, and his favorite cartoons are Scooby Doo and Phineus and Ferb.
Daniel is really changing a lot these days. He's growing taller and leaner, he is athletic as ever, and he is a good brother. He is a sweet friend to our neighbor's little boy, Nathan, who is 2. It is really fun to watch them play together. I can't wait to see him interact with our new little one. He chose out 2 small pumpkins this year (he always seems to go for the little ones), and he wanted to save his smaller one for the baby. He is very thoughtful and he's a good problem-solver. We went around the table at dinner saying what we love about Daniel and he started by saying that he loves when people feel his hair (he has a really short buzz, and you can't resist rubbing it when it's freshly cut). Caitlin said she loves how he shares with him when she asks nicely. I said that I love that he solves problems and gets the solution all by himself (for instance: He's cold. That's the problem. Instead of whining or complaining or walking around in shorts and a t-shirt, he dresses warmly and gets socks on and gets his jacket on all by himself - without asking for help.) Steve said that Daniel gives the best hugs, and Kenneth said that he loves how Daniel is easy to please.
Daniel is a good boy and a wonderful addition to our family. He is sensitive and tender and a caretaker.
We talked about the big decision he has coming up (choosing whether or not to be baptized - he can make that choice at 8), and he decided he would like to memorize all the Articles of Faith (there are 13 of them) before he turns 8. Kenneth is trying to learn them right now, too, so I guess we'll work on it as a family. What a cool goal for him to set.
It was a wonderful birthday for our boy, and I'm relieved that he doesn't have to share it with baby #4. Now that we got through today I'll be fine whenever this baby chooses to make his entrance.
As a note: Daniel's favorite food is crab, he loves soccer, and his favorite cartoons are Scooby Doo and Phineus and Ferb.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Update on Baby #4 (still yet to be named)
I had my first pelvic exam this morning, and we learned that I am 2 cm dilated, and 0% effaced (sp?). My cervix is still long, she said. This is no surprise as it's exactly what I was told at this point with Daniel. My blood pressure was really good (114/60), and I learned that I've only gained 14 lbs with this pregnancy...which was really good news for me.
3 more weeks!!!
3 more weeks!!!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Who gave them permission?
This was taken 2 months before we moved to Seattle. Who gave them permission to grow up??? Holy cow!
Monday, September 14, 2009
First Day of Preschool
Oh yeah! She's ready!
Mom did a great job on the hair, as you can see!
Is the hair flipping thing just a natural extension of being a girl, or what?
Such a Glamour-Girl
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
The Many Faces of 5th Grade...
This is one good looking kid!
"EW! Dad just hugged me in front of the WHOLE school"
Yes, son, you really DO have homework tonight!
"Dad! Don't you DARE come over and give me another hug!"
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