Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Lots of helpers!

I must be one of the luckiest people ever! I have had so many helpers over the last 3 weeks! We had my Mom, Dad, Jacie, and Danny here the first week. The second week Josh's mom came for the week and  Kelsey came for the first 2 days then Shannon and Josh's dad came for the fourth of July. Josh had last week off still so it was only our little family for a week before all my helpers would be completely gone and it would be just me and the kids. 
I am determined to get a good picture of all 3 of my kids! It hasn't been successful yet, but one of these days I will get a good one. I am just so in love with these 3 kids! I am a super lucky mother.
I know I am obsessed with these kids!
Relaxing enjoying a few minutes before being attacked by her siblings!
Payton thought it was the funniest thing ever that Mckinley was sucking on his finger.
Having to say goodbye to grandma and grandpa with Calvin. I still can't believe that all these little kids are mine!
Scarlett and Payton love holding Mckinley and always ask to have me take their pictures!
I LOVE THESE 3!!!
ADORABLE!
Hanging out with Mom and Kelsey. These kids love to play with Josh's iPad.
Aunt Kelsey taught the kids a new trick. Scarlett and Payton asked over and over again if she would keep doing the trick with them. They loved having so many visitors. Having a baby is fun for the fact that a lot of people come and visit. I love having so much family!
We love this little girl!
Scarlett and Payton trying to get Mckinley to lay with them on their beds.
Photo shoot!
Our kids are so cute! I love that they look like both Josh and I. 
I don't think Josh and I could be more blessed! We have these 3 kids in our family and they are everything to us. 

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Home Bound!

This little girl is 3 weeks old and I am just barely posting about coming home from the hospital. Man I really need to get caught up.
We stayed in the hospital for 3 days and 2 nights. By the 3rd day I was ready to head home and go see the kids. They were also very ready for Mckinley, Josh, and I to come home. We were very lucky to have my mom be able to stay with the kids at our house while we were in the hospital.
When we left Mckinley weighed 6lbs. 13oz.
Aunt Stef bought this adorable outfit for Mckinley to wear home from the hospital.
The kids were so excited to show Mckinley everything at the house. They were thrilled to have her home. 
Super cute sister picture! I hope these two girls love each other and get along go as they grow up!!!
Payton and Scarlett love taking pictures with Mckinley. The pictures are never the best because some is always not looking. She doesn't normally suck her finger, but she did for this moment and I got a cute picture of it.
Proud Grandma with Mckinley
The next day 3 ladies from the Relief Society Presidency came over to visit. (Becky, Jan, Shelley) Payton and Scarlett decided they anted to get all dressed up for them. It was super cute!!!
Anytime Mckinley is on the ground Scarlett or Payton are always right there with her.
Love!
The best surprise ever 
Danny and Jacie drove all the way from St. George to come and visit us. There was a knock on our front door at about 3pm or so Friday afternoon and it was these two. I was shocked and so excited! I couldn't believe that they just up and decided they wanted to come visit us so they drove the 9 hours to our house. The easy life when its just you and your spouse. We were all very thrilled to have them even if it was a quick trip. 
Even though I could barley move, I was still able to enjoy spending time with my parents and Jacie and Danny! They each were a huge help!
Danny and Jacie getting their share of diaper changes!
Proud Uncle Danny!
Beautiful Mckinley!
Payton is very sweet with his baby sister! He loves to hold her. He ended up falling asleep while holding Mckinley! Super precious!
Loved being held all the time!
Payton is very good at getting what he wants. He was able to convince Danny and Jacie to take him and Scarlett bowling. The kids loved this!!!
Jacie and Scarlett being silly while waiting to bowl!
They even let the kids play some arcade games at the bowling alley!
Payton and Scarlett also got to ride their bikes a lot. They love riding their bikes! Grandma even took them to some of the new homes that are being built behind our neighborhood. She let Payton go inside and explore them. He loved this!
Grandma had the privilege of giving Mckinley her first bath at home. She kind of liked it, but didn't love it!
Overall, being home from the hospital was nice! Having SO MUCH help was the best!

Monday, July 16, 2012

Fun times

Kind of out of order but had to post these few pictures!
The night before Josh and I headed to the hospital we had but the kids to bed in grandma's room. Josh, my mom, and I were down stairs and we could hear these two being silly and laughing. We just ignored them and knew they would eventually fall asleep. When I headed upstairs to go to bed I went to check on the kids. I walked into the room and saw no one. I was a little worried, but mostly  confused. I went and looked in their room and they were not in there. I was very confused. I walked down the hall to my room and this is what I saw...

They were both sound asleep in our bed! It was the cutest thing ever. I had to show my mom and Josh right away. We had told them before they went to bed that while mom and dad were at the hospital that they could sleep in our bed if they wanted to. I guess they couldn't wait for us to be gone and had to sleep in there that night!
Grandma had bought them some cute little books that they could paint. They of course loved them!

Scarlett wanted grandma to paint in her book.

The day after Mckinley was born my mom came and stayed at the hospital with me and Josh and the kids went and played for a few hours. 
The kids choose to go bowling. They loved it!
Josh had to convince they worker that he needed a ramp for the kids. The worker tried to tell him they were only for people in wheel chairs. Finally the guy decided to let him use one!
Payton loved celebrating his successes!
They each took turns and watched for their ball to come back to them.
Scarlett totally figured it out and loved it.
I love all Payton's shots that show his excitement. 
Even Scarlett celebrated her victories!
Super proud of herself.
Nice form Payton!
Very proud of himself.
Payton got a 75, Scarlett got a 59, and Josh got a 103 I believe. The kids loved every minute of bowling. They were very excited to have special time with their dad. I of course was sad that I couldn't be there to watch them, but I am glad Josh was able to take a few pictures.