At 2 Weeks Old

Bonnie is two weeks old. Already she's at 8lbs 3 oz and 21" long. (Could this mean she is going to be another tall one??) She's starting to get into a routine as well. She's really been good at night and we've both been able to sleep. She has her venting time before she falls asleep, which is really her only fussy time all day. She hates getting dressed, is getting better about getting her diapers changed and loves being talked to. She falls right to sleep when we get in the car and sleeps really well during the day. She's a great little eater! I can't tell if her eyes are dark or blue yet though. It's always the question with me of whether or not I'll have another blue eyed baby. (I only have one, Khora.)

We went in for her 2 week check today and Khora went for 3 year check. Afton of course came with. All was going well until the shots! Khora almost ripped the needle out before she was done and was pretty upset because it hurt. Poor little Bonnie had to have that awful blood test that takes forever with them screaming. Both the other girls were pretty upset with that. When all was done though I looked at Afton, who looked pretty green and asked her if she was ok. She said no that her head hurt. Then she got sick! So, yea a little drama today. Two babies crying and a sick helper!

I look at Bonnie and wonder, how can one little girl have such a strong hold on my heart in such a short amount of time. I still feel very anxious when she's not right next to me, but I put her in the bassinet anyway so I can get something done in the house. She is such a good baby and so loved. I find that I have more patience with her here and that I love our other children even more as well. Funny how that happens, your heart doesn't have to move over to make room it just expands.

I've also come to feel so much more for Dennis. He took a week off work after she was born and last week he went back to work with full force! I miss him when he's not here! Not just because he does things for me that I can't, but because I like having him near me. I guess it's all part of the expanding thing again. "Children are a testament to love."

"Little Bit"

I love my Khora! She is just a ball full of personality! I love her "Happy face", and the way she plays and uses big words. Khora is the type that can entertain herself alone for an hour or more. She loves going to the neighbors "grandpa and grandma Rundell's" house. In fact when I don't know where she is she usually turns up at their house to play, watch cartoons or even take a nap. I love her beautiful blue eyes and curly blond hair.

Happy Birthday Khora Ann, my "Little Bit".

Birthday Girl

My Afton is 6 years old! She was so excited to get a baby sister, on her birthday this year. What a great big sister she is! She's so helpful. Sometimes I wonder what I would ever do without her! She is definitely a little mother. This week I have been thinking about her a lot. Just 6 years ago, on the Sunday after Mother's day Afton was born, my first daughter. What a fun relationship we have. I love spending time with her. Afton is very special and I love her so much. She loves to sing, play with friends, and playing dress up. She is a very good reader. Here are a few other things about her.

Name: Afton JoAnn

Nickname: Afty or "Girl"

Birthplace: Lehi

Age: 6

Hair Color: white blond

Eye color: Hazel

Shower or bath: loves baths

Favorite color: blue

Fav. Song: Called to Serve

Fav. Sport: soccer

Fav. Flower: tulips

Fav. Ice Cream: oreo shakes

Fav. Holiday: Christmas

Fav. Food: Mac & cheese

Fav. Book: Fancy Nancy

Fav. Smell: soup

Fav. fast food place: Wendy's

Messy or clean: messy

Board Game or Video Game: board games

Fav toy: barbies

Last movie you saw: How to Train Your Dragon

Biggest Fear: the dark

Trait you love about yourself: "my hair & I'm pretty"

Fav. Season: summer

Quote: "I just need a bigger bum, then my pants would stay up."

Happy Birthday Afton. We sure love you!

Bonnie Margaret

Bonnie Margaret was born on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 5:05pm, Afton's 6th birthday. She weighed 7lbs 4oz and was 20 inches long. When she was born the nurse commented on all her dark hair, I didn't believe her until I saw for myself. Don't know where that came from except that my little sister had lots of dark hair when she was born too! That's a good sign because she got the good hair, thick and pretty.

Bonnie is doing great right now and is such a good little baby. The children love giving her attention! We really had a good experience at this new hospital. For my last dinner there I actually ate salmon, and it was delicious! There was also this cute little man that came around who called himself the candy man and he gave out. . . candy bars. Very sweet. I'm glad to be home again though, there is just nothing like sleeping in your own bed.

Mothers Day

This weekend I was soooo spoiled that I don't know if I will be able to go back to normal life on Monday. Dennis has pretty much been at my beck and call all weekend doing little projects for me to help me fend off the nesting reflex. He and I went out together Saturday afternoon to lunch and Home Depot. He's making me two more garden boxes that I probably won't finish before I begin my maternity leave but I just had to have them anyway. We spent way too much on bushes and flowers at the nursery and then I went back for just a few more to fill a planter box I just had to have! That and then breakfast and dinner, a flower and a nap on Sunday! All this and then love notes from our children. What more could a mom ask for?!?!?! They know how to make me feel loved!

I also wanted to give a shout out to my mom! This is my mom. What a wonderful woman she is. She's amazing sometimes. Such a creative person and always doing projects of some sort. She crochets, knits, sews, quilts, bakes, smiles, laughs, helps, supports, strengthens, loves. I love you mom! Happy Mothers Day!

Waiting and Waiting and Waiting

Not much going on just the usual trying to get through the last few weeks until our little one finally makes her grand entrance. I'm not good at the waiting game, but I'm making it. Just been doing a little nesting and scrapbooking and walking the dog and taking the boys to baseball practice, waiting for Dennis to get home from work and weeding in the garden and yard. That's about it.

Happy Birthday Dennis

I'm so happy every year when Dennis finally has his birthday. I love it when he gets older. I do wonder why men always get better looking with age and women just get older. At least that's how I feel. Well my honey is now the big three-three. What an amazing, talented, loving man he is. What a blessing he is to me. I love him so much!! Happy Birthday love!!