PLEASE READ: (at least the bottom part)!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
FYI...
Posted by Erica at 11:27 AM 4 comments
Monday, March 24, 2008
PARTY!
I will be posting some pictures of Brody's First Birthday Party soon! (My camera battery died and I can't upload any pictures until it's recharged). We had a great time! I made WAY too much food, but it's always nice to have leftovers! Brody liked his cake, but didn't eat much of it- ok, he had like 3 bites. We had a great time! Here is the little invitation that my Aunt Becky made for us!!I'll post some pictures of Easter as well. He loved the candy! He was chewing on a Twix that was still in the wrapper, and he made a little hole and was able to get some chocolate. He loved it! He was walking around in circles just chowing down on the thing. It was hilarious...
Posted by Erica at 11:00 AM 5 comments
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
The Faux-Hawk is back and so are WE!
We were trying to grow out Brody's hair to be shaggy for the summer... then, Bobby decided he liked Brody's faux-hawk better. I like both! I loved his little curls in the back, but that was the only place his curls would go. I thought his whole head would have little curls all over, but they never came! So, we got out the clippers one night and brought back the hawk! We love it. He's so darn cute with it!
We just got home from California yesterday. We went out to San Jose, Monterey, Carmel, The Santa Cruz Boardwalk, etc... (Bay Area) Bobby served his mission there, and his mom had a BYU conference out at Asilomar. We tagged along and got to visit his mission. I had never been out there, and it had been 5 years since Bobby had been back. Everyone kept saying... "When you were on your mission, did you think that in 5 years you would be back with your WIFE and SON?!" It's crazy how fast time flies. Speaking of flying, we flew out on Friday- Brody's first birthday! I had one couple say, "If he comes out here for his FIRST birthday, you're going to have to top that next year!" We had a blast! We mainly did sight seeing of Bobby's old stompin' grounds! It was BEAUTIFUL! I imagined it would be like LA with lots of Beaches! Palm Trees! Whatever! But, it was more of a green, hilly, area. There were farms and lots of different trees. Very pretty! I'm glad I was able to go out there... BTW- there were beaches! I loved seeing the ocean everyday! I miss it. We went to Bobby's old Spanish Speaking Branch, which was very fun! There were a lot of members who remembered him and were happy to see him again. I am so proud of him. It was so amazing to feel the spirit in that little branch sacrament meeting, where I couldn't even understand a word! I love that no matter where we go, or what language it's in, the spirit still feels the same. A member of the Branch Presidency was conducting and at the beginning of Sacrament meeting he stood up and, in Spanish, welcomed "Brother McGuire" and his family. He said that he had missed him and they loved him. I couldn't help but get tears in my eyes. I love my hubby! What an amazing experience. We also went down 17 mile drive, which was awesome! I found my dream home, and we took lots of pictures. We went to the Monterey Bay aquarium (We stayed in Monterey) and while Bobby and his dad were golfing at PEBBLE BEACH, Diana, my mother-in-law, and I went shopping in Carmel. It went too quickly, but it was a fun trip! We're happy to be home and Brody is happy to be in his BED AGAIN!!
Posted by Erica at 11:23 AM 6 comments
Friday, March 14, 2008
HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY, BRODY!!!
I wasn't able to sleep very well last night because I kept thinking of what I was doing at that exact time last year... I've been doing that all week. (Note: my post underneath this one). I went into labor on Friday, March 10, 2007. We were at Outback with my family having dinner and I started to have some contractions. My mom, who was a L&D nurse for 13 years, had me sit on a big workout ball that night and all weekend. I ended up having consistent contractions for the weekend, and Sunday morning we decided to go into the hospital. My contractions weren't strong, but they were 3-5 minutes apart. (Isn't that when they tell you to go IN?) I wasn't even dilated to a one and I was only 80% effaced. I ended up getting sent home... grrr! That was something I DID NOT want to happen. I walked for the next 2 days, and did a lot of "ball" sitting and rocking. I continued having contractions and ate everything that I heard would bring on contractions (which I really think helped! - Cajun Clucks and Fries from Red Robin, Spaghetti with a LOT of herbs added, and FRESH pineapple). My contractions grew stronger and my mom flew up on Monday night. We were up all night, and continued timing them throughout the day. We ended up going into the hospital on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at about 4:00 pm. When I got there I was dilated to a 2, but the nurse didn't know if I would be able to stay. She called my doctor, who came over to check me, and he said he would break my water to help move things along faster!!! YAY!! He broke my water at 7 pm, and I got my epidural 15 minutes later! I had felt enough and I was only at a 3! :) I delivered Brody James McGuire at 1:38 am on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. He was 6 lbs 6 oz and 18 inched long! (he was 2 weeks early). It was a great delivery! I remember the first time he looked at me, our eyes just connected! It was such a great experience, and we love him very much! Our baby is one! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY BOY!!!
Last night, the 3 of us went to Toys "R" Us and bought his birthday presents. No, we're not slackers, we just changed our minds on what we wanted to get him. I'll post pictures of his party next weekend. Today, I am going to make him a cake and Bobby and I will sing Happy Birthday, and let him eat his FIRST cake! I hope he likes it! He's kind of a picky little eater! Which is funny, because I would (and still do) eat everything!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET BOY! WE LOVE YOU!
Love, Momma and Dadda!
Posted by Erica at 7:32 AM 7 comments
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Last year at this time...
I was in the hospital getting hooked up to an IV. I cannot even believe how fast the year has gone. My baby boy will be one tomorrow at 1:38 AM. What an amazing experience it was to deliver him. I loved it!! I loved holding my PERFECT little gift from our Father in Heaven. He has grown to be such a sweet, loving, energetic little boy and we love him so so much! Here are some pictures of "our" little journey through my pregnancy... all leading up to this special day! We love you Brody and are so thankful that you are ours for Eternity!
It's a boy!
Cute little guy!
Christmas 2007- 5 1/2 months pregnant
Fellas Banquet- 6 months pregnant!
Our FAVORITE outfit- black jumpsuit! 7 months
How sweet! 7 1/2 months pregnant. (Warning: NEVER wear stripes while pregnant!!)
Mom being a little anxious for you to come! (8 months pregnant)
8 months
At a shower- 8 months pregnant
Ready for baby!
Mommy, Aunt DeeDee (and cousin Braxton) and Aunt Dayna (and cousin Cole)
8 1/2 months pregnant... 4 days before you were born! (Yes, I know, I was HUGE!)
I can't believe I am posting this picture! Mommy before delivery and 45 pounds heavier!
There you have it! That was a glimpse of my pregnancy, which I LOVED! Tomorrow I'll have a "Happy Birthday Brody" post!!
Posted by Erica at 5:44 PM 2 comments
Thursday, March 6, 2008
How cute is he?!
I just love my baby!! He's always keeping me busy, and finding new things to get into. Here are a few pictures all in ONE day- probably one hour! But, I find joy and entertainment in every silly thing he does! I love him!!
Playing with the tire on the jogging stroller...
Yes, he is eating the tire.
He loves unrolling the toilet paper! (Which ends with a big wad of it on the counter!)
I know, I needed to clean out my wallet anyway!
WHAT MOM?! No big deal!!
Posted by Erica at 3:02 PM 10 comments
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Vote for Emma...
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Monday, March 3, 2008
I miss the SUN!
My mom is in the Nursery, so we went in with her during the first hour. Brody had a blast! He went straight for the cars- of course! Later, he saw a doll on the floor, went and picked it up, looked at it for a second, and then threw it over his shoulder. It was HILARIOUS! I'm so glad he didn't want to play with it! (Bobby's proud!)
Out for Frozen Yogurt with Grandpa and Uncle Brent
On the Airplane... going home!
Posted by Erica at 1:28 PM 6 comments