Look Who's Awake

I'm not sick of looking at her so how could you be? I don't think 12 minutes of her life has ever been so well documented. I took 67 pictures, some are blurry, some identical, most are cute. Here are some of my favorites.

And, in related news, she had her 2 week check-up on Monday. She gained 13 oz and grew 2 inches in 2 weeks! Glad all this feeding isn't for nothing. Her doctor says she's perfect! I knew that already but it's nice to hear it from someone who delivers babies for a living.

Watching Football

There's nothing like falling asleep during a good football game. Justin does it out of relaxation, I do it out of boredom. I think Sarah looks bored so she's like me. But I think this may be a recurring pose for these two this season.

And another one of her sleeping. She actually is awake a lot, but she gets annoyed pretty quick with the camera when she's awake, thus more sleeping pictures.

Happy Birthday Mom

My mom turned 60 on Thursday! I'm so proud of her. There are only 6 candles on this cake so I guess at a certain age, one candle represents 10 years. And that's Sarah, not wanting to be left out of the action.

Justin has a good non-smiling face, doesn't he? If I'm not smiling in pictures, I just look ornery. And if I'm smiling, I look cheesy. I chose cheesy this time.

One week old

Is it weird I already am afraid she's growing up too fast? Sure her clothes don't fit and that binky is super huge for her face but I like her just the way she is. Before she was born, I was nervous for the newborn stage, so fragile, so needy. But now I want her to stay little forever!

This is how she sleeps most of the time. I think she's trying to cover her ears.

Going for a walk

Saturday I really needed to get out of the house so we went up to Hobble Creek so Justin could fish and Sarah and I could enjoy the rare 70 degree weather. It may be our first and last outing til spring.

Sarah makes this face a lot. This time it was because the loud lady in the parking lot was annoying her. She annoyed us all.

Ah, far away from annoying lady taking a million pictures of dead trees.

See if you can spot Justin. Justin went down to the river whilst I walked on the path. On our way back, we passed Justin up. I wasn't looking for him and I'm surprised I found him. Atleast I think it's him.

Sixth File, Sixth Picture

I've been tagged. Here's the 6th picture in my 6th file on my computer. It's from August 17, 2006, my graduation day from BYU when I got my BA in Communications. Justin and I had been married for just 3 months and my parents were still living in Alaska. In fact, we left that next day to visit them as my graduation present. I forgot how short my hair was.

Now I tag Meredith, Nicky, Annie and Kirsta (and anyone who wants to)

Question for you experienced bloggers

So I was wondering why some pictures I post will link to their full-size version and others don't. I thought it was the small ones that do but I'm finding that's not always the case. How do I do it?

More pictures

She's Here!

It took me a little longer to get these posted but she's worth the wait, I promise. We named her Sarah Nadine and she was born on Monday, weighing in at 6 lbs 9 oz. She's so teeny, I'm having a hard time finding clothes that she can keep her arms in the sleeves. She's just so adorable. It's amazing how captivating Justin and I find her. We could just watch her sleep forever.

Mullet Man

Don't worry, Justin's not going thru a "I'm about to become a dad" crisis. I asked him if he wanted me to cut his hair before the baby came since I didn't know when I'd be able to get around to it after. So he got started all by himself and created a mullet.

"You can do it however you want. That's what's so cool."

"I actually like it. Is it bad that I actually really like it?"
Yes, it is too bad, Mullet Man. I made him finish off the job. Remember when Stephanie cut off Uncle Jesse's mullet on Full House? Had he been given more time to get attached, it could have been as devastating. But I think he could have given Bono a run for his money 20 years ago. Next year's Halloween costume?

Baby Update

I had my 37 week check-up today. Everything looks great. Doc says I'm at 2.5 cm. What difference is a half centimeter? I think he said that to make me feel good about progressing. But he did guess 7-10 more days. I asked him how good his guesses are and he said he's always right, within a month. Sounds like when I asked him if he had a good idea how big she'd be and he said he's always right, give or take 4 pounds. But it still seems strange she could come any time now.

More Isabella

In case you weren't convinced she's the prettiest thing....

Isabella's 4th birthday is this coming Thursday. We celebrated Saturday while they were here. I love Kyra's face as Bella opens her wand. We have the prettiest little girls in our family.
And the prettiest boys. Here's Jack. He's 13 if that explains these pictures.

Showered with Gifts

Saturday was my shower with all the family. My mom and sister threw it for my side as well as Justin's. It was great to see our aunts, sisters, and cousins. Thanks to everyone who came. I still don't feel ready but this lady at church yesterday told me you never feel ready for your first baby. Somehow, that made me feel better. And I almost walked out of Relief Society because I thought I was going to pass out from the heat. Hope that ends when the baby comes.

Here's some family.

Here's some gift opening. I made my beautiful niece Isabella stand next to me to make these pictures cuter.

Check out this quilt my aunt Evelyn made...quilted by hand!
This is the softest coat ever! It will make perfect strangers want to hug her (but I won't let them).

This is the quilt I started that my mom generously helped me finish. I designed and sewed the patchwork top and then my mom and I quilted it. Then she made this beautiful ruffle edge even though she didn't want to. She wouldn't let me see the finished product until I opened it at my shower. It turned out so great. From my brain to reality. Thanks Mom!

And last but not least, here's the chair of my dreams. Thanks to Aunt Ilona for making my dreams come true. Everyone needs an aunt like her.

In other news

Here Justin looks like Paul Bunyon. He might make me take this picture down once he sees I've posted it but it brings me such joy. I don't know what I like better, the rolled up pants (He's showing off his new hunting boots) or that it looks like his head is going to hit the ceiling.

Speaking of Justin, we found out yesterday that he got accepted into BYU! I was most relieved since I had spent an entire week trying to get all his paperwork, letters, recommendations, etc in by the due date. I swear you should get a couple of credits just from the application process. So he'll be transferring in January but still have a ways until he gets his engineering degree. But it's downhill from here right? That's what I tell him, anyway.

Baby Update

I had my 36-week check-up today. I never thought I'd make it this far. I'm at a 2 but I haven't had any contractions yet so my doctor isn't too worried about her coming any time soon. I wouldn't mind being able to see my toes again but I'd rather have a chubby baby so I'm fine with waiting (a little longer). Next week we'll see if I've progressed any more and if Justin can still go hunting on the 18th. Here's hoping he has cell phone reception!