Happy 4th Birthday to our Maci girl!!

So many birthdays this time of year for our family. Today we are priviledged to be able to celebrate the birth of our beautiful Maci girl! She is 4 years old! Maci is quite the girl. She reminds me so much of my mom and grandma King sometimes. She loves beautiful things! She appreciates the beauty of the earth and literally stops to smell and admire every flower, every cloud, every sunset, everything thats pink or purple! She loves sparkly things and very into fashion and makeup. She is also such a great artist & very creative! Her favorite songs that she sings are I Am A Child of God and When I grow Up I Want To Be A Mother. We are so thankful to have Maci a part of our family. She is a great example to me when it comes to being caring and loving and kind and adds so many wonderful talents to our family! WE are so blessed that Heavenly Father entrusted such a sweet spirit to us! Happy Birthday Maci!! We love you!

Happy Birthday Tim!

Today is Tim, Jason's brother's, birthday! He is a whopping 29 years old! hahahaha... he wishes! I just wanted to put up a post to wish him a Happy Birthday! Tim is such a wonderful man! He's so kind, caring, generous, giving, a great cook, funny, and selfless! He's such a great uncle, brother in law and brother. We are so thankful for him and all he does for us and especially for being there for us and supporting us. We are so blessed to have him a part of our family! Here are a few pics of his growing up years!







Happy Birthday Tim! We love you!

Congrats Dustin & Christina on your newest addition!

Things here in the McOmber household are going well. It's been a week and one day since we had Elijah and hes pretty much been sleeping the whole time. I have too! Jason is so amazing and I am so thankful for him! This is the first time he's able to stay home for a week after I've had a baby and its a good thing too. Because I am having a harder time bouncing back after this one. He's done such a great job transitioning from a highway construction engineer to a homemaker. I will definately miss him when he goes back to work on tuesday! It's been quite the week though in the Meyer Family. Yesterday, August 27th, my brother Dustin and his wife Christina had a healthy baby boy! He was 6 lbs. 15 oz. and she was 37 weeks when she had him. So he was a really good size!! After a very long tough pregnancy for her, ya the last 6 weeks she's been on bed rest, it's been a huge sigh of relief that both of us have finally had our boys and they're both strong and healthy, as well as us moms. So many blessings.... too many to count!! So we went up to Paradise yesterday for a quick visit and I got a picture of Elijah and Baby Ford.... here it is....


And we also got our first family picture. Its always fun trying to get one with so many different personalities... Here is our new family!!

More Pics of Elijah & Family....

His swelling and brusies are almost gone.... awww, isn't he so handsome!


Silly daddy....


Maci is such a wonderful big sister!!

 

 

 

 

A few pics of Elijah!

Here are a few pics of Elijah. I don't have any really good ones of him yet.... but this will do for now.....
He is definately a very masculine looking boy.....

Proud Daddy, Grandma, Mommy, and Elijah....

Look at those chubby cheeks and black hair...

Isaiah finally got his little brother!

IT'S A BOY!!!!

Just wanted to let you all know that we had our baby boy! I didn't even end up getting induced because I went into labor early wednesday morning. My contractions were 10 mins. apart and very strong at 2:30 am. So I got up and got in the shower and they jumped to 5 mins. apart. So by the time we got out of the house at 3:45 am... they were 4 mins. apart. It was quite the adventure! Jason took the Plumas Lake Interchange that's not even open to the public yet, but it's done. And then he called CHP Dispatch and told them that a Jeep Cherokee with it's hazards on would be coming from Plumas Lake to Sacramento because I was in labor. Thank goodness we didn't get pulled over because he was going 90 the whole way. We got to the hospital at 4:20 am and my contractions were 3 mins. apart. I went into the labor room and I told the nurse that I was hoping to be like at a 5 or 6 so I could get pain meds because I was soooo tired and weak from being up all night. She checked me and laughed and told me I was at 9 cm! I couldn't believe it. So they took me into the delivery room and it just so happened that my Dr. was on call that night for computer duty. Dr. Katsuyama delivered Isaiah up in Oroville and ended up moving down here and is now working for Kaiser. We have a lot of history with him and he's a good family friend.... so I was very happy that he could deliver!! So we went into the delivery room and they couldn't do too much because I wasn't registered in the computer yet. So the lady was frantically trying to register me and Dr. K kept saying that she needed to hurry because as soon as my water breaks the baby will be coming out. Finally I got all registered and he broke my water and I started pushing. Oh boy..... it hurt!! I seriously thought that there was no way I could do this. I thought I was pushing for an hour.... but it was only 10 mins. At 5:13am, Elijah Timothy Stephen McOmber was born into the world! I looked at him and instantly thought.... it's definately another McOmber!! He looks just like Jason!! It's wonderful, but crazy! So Elijah hung out with me for awhile and I was anxious to see how big he was so the nurse took him and cleaned him up and weighed him. When I saw 9 lbs. 12.8 oz. show up on that scaled, I couldn't believe it!! I couldn't believe I was carrying such a big baby. He is 22" long also. But his weight explains a lot though. Why I was so especially tired in the end and just couldn't move very well. So yes.... he's here!!! He is doing great and I'm doing as well as can be expected. It is true what they say though.... the more babies you have, the harder recovery is. It definately hurts more now than before. But it's all good! Sooooo worth it!! We are so thankful to have Elijah part of our family! I have pics on the camera, but haven't put them on the computer yet. So I will hopefully do that tomorrow. As for now, I need to go lay down and rest! I just wanted to let you all know the exciting news! And once again, we thank you all for your love, support, and prayers! It means so much to us!!

Wednesday is the big day!!

Well, tomorrow morning, I am going to the hospital to be induced. I went to the Dr. today and was dialated to a 3. So my Dr. got me in for tomorrow. But since my appointment, my contractions are definately a lot stronger. So who knows, I might not make it throught the night! I am so excited, yet so scared. I always get nervous before I have a baby. But this time I'm actually scared. It probably doesn't help that I've had like 20 dreams that I die during labor. Dumb pregnancy dreams!! They're always weird. I hope it's just that and not Heavenly Father trying to let me know the truth. But I just have to have faith and know that everything that happens is our Father's will. Good & bad. So it's all good! But ya, I just wanted to let you all know what was happening. As soon as I get home, I'll get pics up on here. Thank you everyone for your love and support and prayers! Wish me luck ;-) And good luck to my cousin Jennifer, who is also going to be induced tomorrow!!

Patience is a virtue.... patience is a virtue!

So, I was due yesterday. And no baby yet. I went in today thinking, I gotta be at least dialated to a 4. Nope.... 2 1/2! My Dr. couldn't believe it! He was totally shocked. Considering he's done everything he possibly could do to get things going without inducing me, he just couldn't believe that I had only progressed 1/2 cm in the last week. So, I have a Dr. appointment on tuesday and he'll set up an inducing date for probably wednesday or thursday. I am still having light contractions every 12-15 mins.... but they don't really hurt at all. Just wear me out. So ya, I figure the baby definately isn't ready.... well, either that or I'm not ready. hehehe I am glad though that it wasn't born today... Sadee's Birthday. So that's really nice that they can have different birthdays. So yes, I gotta be patient a little while longer. It's all good though! Just part of life! So ya, just thought I'd let you all know what was going on. Thanks for checking in and for all your love and support!

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY SADEE!

Today, August 15th, is Sadee's birthday. She is 2 years old!! Sadee is quite the interesting child. When pregnant with her, I was told that she might have Downs Syndrome. It was a very humbling experience for us and we learned so much about ourselves and about the Plan of Salvation. Even if she had a disability, we didn't care and we would love her and take care of her no matter what. Well, when she was born, a week late... she didn't have Downs, but did have several heart problems. I felt comforted about the situation and knew that she would be ok. We went to a cardiologist when she was a few days old and he said that we would just wait during the first year to see if it got better or worse. Well, at her 9 month visit to the cardiologist, everything was gone. All of her heart problems were totally gone! The Dr. was amazed. Sadee has never really seemed like a baby. She has always been so motivated and just a little go getter. Very independent and just learns everything so quickly. She gets herself dressed everyday, she puts her own shoes on, she helps clean up her room, she holds her own when it comes to other children, she has almost potty trained herself, she'll try to give herself a bath and wash herself, she knows how to turn on the computer and tries to get online to play games, ect ect.... she's just so funny. She keeps us on our toes, but teaches us so many things everyday. She just never gives up and will work on a task until it's done..... no matter how hard it is. She is willing to ask for help though when she really needs it, but she never gives up. She is a great example to us and we love her and appreciate her so much!! Happy Birthday Sadee.... We Love You!!

2 pics from 4th of july.... a month late

Here are a few pics of us from the 4th of July... sorry it's really late but I had to wait for someone in my family to send them to us. Ya, it really bites not having a camera and having to rely on other people's. I don't have too many pics with all 5of us, so I just thought I'd post these.... July 4th 2008

No baby yet....

Well, I'm almost 40 weeks along and no baby yet. I, along with my Dr. thought for sure I would've had this baby within the last 2 weeks. The anticipation for Jason & I have been killing us! Not knowing what or when it's going to happen. We don't really even have too much of a plan because there are so many different scenarios. I live 45 mins. away from my hospital, so it'll be interesting to see what happens exactly. I feel really bad and selfish because I wanted to have it last week so badly because Sadee's birthday is this week and I wanted to be home for sure on her birthday. I've been having contractions/braxton hicks for the last 3 months every 12-15 mins for weeks at a time and then they'll stop for a few days and then start back up again. They don't really hurt, but of course they're uncomfortable and definately wear my body out. Friday night at 2am I was awoken by a very strong contraction... and they continued for every 10 mins. They didn't hurt to the point that I wanted to scream, but they hurt. I thought for sure that was going to be the night!! I got up at 5am to start getting ready and they stopped all of a sudden at 6am. I didn't have one that whole entire day. It was soooo weird. So, that was definately a false alarm. Sunday morning though, they started back up.... at every 12-15 mins. And I've had them consistantly since then. They are getting a little stronger, but not much. This morning I got up and got in the shower and felt exhausted and wanted more than anything just to lay down and sleep... but I knew I couldn't cause I had a family to take care of. So i was just talking to Heavenly Father and asking, when the heck is this baby going to come.... and a feeling of comfort just came over me and I felt this feeling that it's just not ready to come yet and I need to be patient and everything will be ok. So for the first time in 3 weeks, I actually feel comfort and peace and not anxiety, anticipation, and stress. I've been told for the last 2 1/2 weeks not to go any places further from the hospital since I already live so far away. Sooo.... since I was told that, I wasn't able to go to my 10 year High School Reunion in Oroville, which is only 40 mins north of me. I was sooooo bummed and just wanted to have some fun this last weekend. But I was way too scared to take the chance. I heard it was fun though and I'm glad it turned out well. Hopefully at the next reunion i won't be pregnant... I'd be 38 years old and Jason would be 42, so I highly doubt it. hahahaha But anyway, so that's what's been going on with us. I've just decided to just keep living life and not think about going into labor. I gotta just have faith that it will all work out, even if I do deliver the baby in the car on I-5! Wouldn't that be an awesome story to tell! ahhahaha! So ya, that's the 411 on the baby. Here's a pic that I got from someone else of everyone at the reunion. It's so crazy how everyone looks so different, yet the same. Hope you all have a great week and I'll keep you all updated on us....

LAS PLUMAS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1998 10 YEAR REUNION!

I've been tagged by my cuz Lisa.... thanks... I'm bored! ;-)

20 years ago I was:

1)Enjoying my brand new little sister
2)Playing in the fields with my cousins and friends
3) Riding my bike everywhere and building forts


10 years ago I was:
1) Getting ready to enter the college world
2) Working as a Busboy at the Depot
3) Sending all of my best guy friends off on their missions.... :-(
4) Dreaming about the man I was going to marry... not knowing that I had just met him before he left for him mission!

5 years ago I was:
1) Just celebrated Isaiah's 1st birthday
2) Living up by Oroville dam and enjoying the cool weather up there compared to the valley
3) Spending every moment with Isaiah

3 years ago I was:
1) Living in Cedar City UT and about to celebrate Maci's 1st birthday
2) Realizing that I had post partum depression that led to depression and trying to figure out how to overcome it without meds.... btw... I did accomplish my goal!!
3) Kickin' it on the playground with my Cedar City friends.... Nicole, Lindy, Heather, Melissa, Sarah, Annalie.... I miss you guys

1 year ago I was:
1) Jason had just graduated and we had just moved to Roseville
2) Enjoying taking the kids to the pool and hot tub and to the office to get cookies everyday
3) About to celebrate Sadee's 1st birthday

So far this year I have:
1) Been pregnant all year and way sick!
2) Moved from an apartment in Roseville to a house in Plumas Lake!!!
3) Somehow survived it....

Yesterday I:
1) Took the kids to the park
2) Tried to sign Isaiah up for 1st grade
3) Went to Folsom Outlets to get Isaiah school shoes.... ya, outlets I think are the same price of everywhere else... at least for kids.
4) Went to my 39 week checkup.... should be having this baby anyday now!
5) Went to our community National Night Out at the park and had a blast with the kids!

Today I:
1) Got up
2) Folded clothes and organized Isaiah's drawers
3) Read books to the kids
4) Tried to teach the kids how to tie shoe laces....
5) 3 loads of laundry and it's only 9am

Tomorrow I will:
1) Go to the park in the morning
2) keep unpacking and cleaning
3) Do daily activities with the kids... and it would be very nice if I went into labor!!!

I tag EVERYONE that looks at our blog.... which probably isn't too many people!

Happy 20th Birthday Camille!!

August 2nd 1988... we were dropped off at my Grandma & Grandpa Meyer's house in the morning while my mom and dad went to the hospital to have a baby. My mom was almost 38 years old at the time and people thought she and my dad were crazy to have another baby... which would be their 6th child. Being 8 years old myself and already having 2 younger brothers, I hoped and prayed for a little sister! I don't remember the exact time of the day, but I remember seeing the station wagon pull up in front of my grandparents house and I remember running outside and asking my dad, what is it? What is it? And when he said.... "It's a girl!" I jumped and screamed and threw my arms up into the air like crazy!! I was soooo excited and happy to have a little sister!! I remember feeling an instant bond with her, even as a baby. And ever since, we've been totally tight, even though she's 8 years younger than me. The many wonderful memories of sharing a room together. We had a blast! It was quite interesting also asking a 3 year old her opinion of my outfit every morning. Cami has always been a wonderful example to me in so many ways. And now she is one of my bestest friends! I'm so glad my parents were in tuned with the spirit enough to know and feel that someone was missing from our family! Our family definately would not be complete without Cami! Thanks Cam for EVERYTHING!!! We love you!! Hope you had a great birthday!! Here's some pics of Cam growing up....







HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAM!!!

Random Pics

One morning Sadee woke up at 5:30am. Her and I decided to read the Ensign, which is a monthly church magazine for adults. I had to leave the room for a second and when I came back, I found Sadee laying against the clean clothes pile with her cup looking at the Ensign and reading aloud. It was way too cute... she kept saying the word Jesus and Church while she was "reading." Wow... I guess kids really do pay attention to what their parents do. Aug 1st 2008

 

Isaiah had the opportunity to mow the back lawn for the first time ever. He loved it and was so excited to help... good job Isaiah! 8/2/08

 

We celebrated Aunt Cami's birthday yesterday and all day long Maci asked about the birthday cake. She was couldn't wait to be able to eat it. I thought it was funny to see her so into the cake.... 8/03/08