Evan 2 weeks old

Today was Evan's 2 week check up, and I have been stressing about it all week. How the heck was I going to get everyone up, ready and fed by 8:45 a.m. Well I did it, and just about sweated through the whole thing. Evan weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz, and is one healthy little baby! I am quite obsessed with this little boy...

I guess his cute tan isn't a good thing...

Evan's first photoshoot..

Thanks to my sweet husband who helped take these pictures. He told me he hoped I didn't treat my clients like I did him, ha! What can I say I had a vision of how I wanted them and he was going to get it right! I also thought I was going to be taking pictures of Evan everyday, boy was I wrong. I am lucky if I even remember to brush my kids teeth let alone my own. Welcome to being a new mommy of three!

Evan's birth story.

Evan was due on April 30th but because my babies have been pretty big being early I was glad my doctor was okay stripping my membranes (sounds beautiful hu?) Contractions started around 9:00 p.m. on April 12th. We checked in at the hospital around midnight, and got my epidural at 2:00 a.m. Evan was born at 7:23 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. I pushed for a total of 13 minutes, but I have to say this was the most painful between all my babies. I remember looking at Chris with tears in my eyes afraid I wasn't going to be able to do it. But I did! After he was born I was able to just hold him for a couple of hours before they took him off to bathe him. I loved that. I can't even describe in words how beautiful it was to hold my little Evan, I wanted to cry, sing, laugh, and jump all at once. And how special it was just to share that with Chris. I keep reliving that day and wish I could replay it over and over. Owen and Olivia are so excited to have a new brother, and can't wait for him to be more interactive with them. Owen keeps asking me when he will be ready to play soccer with him, and Olivia just wants to hold him and put in his binky. We are so glad he is here, safe and healthy.

Off we go to the hospital.

Just got my epidural!













Oh and this is the reason I have that nice little smudge in the corner of every picture. Olivia decided to use my little point in shoot to do a photoshoot with her animals...isn't that cute?

Owen's pride and joy...

This is where our sweet bud has been spending most of his time since our basement has been finished. His uncle Lance built it for him, and he is one proud owner. Everything displayed has been done or directed by him. He keeps it nice and organized and is always making lists of things he needs for his office. Also if you notice on the top that is his treasures/souvenirs/trophy display just like his grandpa Rick!

Also found this little gem...

I hate when they fight now I know why me and all my sisters drove our mom crazy when we weren't getting along. But this little note makes me laugh....alot!

Turning 28

I love birthdays! And I always look so forward to mine, I know very selfish, but this is one day when you get an excuse to be selfish! Chris always puts the best effort into making it the best day, and this day was a success. Although this birthday was a little different being 9 months pregnant, I still enjoyed every minute. My kids made me homemade cards and Olivia insisted on opening up all my gifts! Chris took the day off so my sweet mom took the kids for a sleepover and Chris and I spent the rest of the day shopping, cleaning, and getting everything ready for the baby!