Merry Christmas!

Something new?

I see other peoples blogs with huge pictures and I'm trying to decide if I like it for mine. It moves all my sidebars to the bottom though...hmmm....can't decide.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Too bad he's the only one who likes the stuff.

Cousins.

Emmy came home from the hospital and we FINALLY got to meet her.

Livi was quick to cuddle right up to her and give her loves.

Emmy Lynn. Those are the chubbiest little cheeks. So cute!

Lucy and her newest cousin. They'll be best buds!

And we couldn't forget Rudolf.

We're so happy that Emmy could come home and that she's doing so well. Welcome to this crazy family!

It's Christmas at the Waites!

Random

I bought the supplies for this craft about a month before Lucy was born. Now shes almost two months old and I finally made it. This is in our bedroom. We were thrilled when we were looking to buy this house to find that the master bedroom had two blue walls. Our bedspread matches perfectly (a blue/green/white quilt made by Johnny's mom) and now this little craft fits in as well. I like it.

Lucy likes it too!

Happiness is...

...this little girl learning how to SMILE.

Lucy's blessing

ISN'T SHE ADORABLE? Yesterday in our ward Lucy received a beautiful blessing from her daddy. It really was nice. The best part was that Lucy was perfectly behaved during the whole thing, and after. She really is a good baby, but I was worried that she would be fussy being held up there in the circle. She was great. (My little sisters Erika and Heidi were both blessed in this dress.)
We were glad to have both our parents and some more of my family there for the blessing. Lucy was sound asleep right before we took this picture at the church, and then we started getting together to take the picture and her eyes popped right open. She didn't want to miss out!
Lucy and her dad. I am so grateful for both of them. Johnny has such a strong spirit and testimony and Lucy is so sweet and lovable. Did I mention that this past week she slept for 8 hours two nights in a row? Happy Thanksgiving to me! But the best thing about Lucy's blessing day was that my sister Erika had her baby last night! Emmie (sp?) is here! Wahoo! We can't wait to meet her!
I will post more on Thanksgiving later.

THANKFUL...

...for:
-a healthy pregnancy and delivery (no c-section, yeah!).
-an aunt who has been miraculously sustained through her battle with cancer.
-a family who loves and supports me.
-a husband who will do anything for me. And does.
-a brother who has been kept safe in Argentina while serving his mission.
-a sister whose diabetic pregnancy has gone extremely well.
-good friends who are always there when we need them (especially Val!).
-a new house to live in that keeps us safe and warm.
-the gospel of Jesus Christ that reassures me and gives me hope.
-the Atonement that allows me to flub up and still be forgiven.
-oh, did I mention this little girl?

LOVE HER.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Daddy's girl

This little girl already has her daddy wrapped around her finger.

1 Month Check-up...

Lucy's stats at 5 weeks old:
Weight: 10lbs.- 75%
Height: 22in.- 75%
Head: 15cm. -75%

VERDICT:
Lucy is happy and healthy!
She was showing off for the Dr; smiling and cooing at him and squeezing his finger. He says she has really good muscle tone (aka she's super strong), which we already knew. She can hold up her head amazingly and she tries to stand on her feet (we don't let her). Its always fun to go to that office because all the nurses are excited to see Lucy. They always tell me how cute she is, as if I didn't already know! (Humor me, new mom here.)

At home things have been going just as well. Monday night Lucy slept for her first 5 hour stretch and last night she slept for 6! As my dad would say, "She's obviously smarter than most babies." (He says that about all his grandkids.)

We are super excited for the holidays, especially this year because my sister Erika is having her baby (Emmie?) right before Christmas! We all think she should give her the middle name Noel, but we'll see what they decide. I am a little nervous for her to have her baby because I know she'll make Lucy look huge. Oh well, for now she's the littlest one.

Lucy is such a sweet little girl. We love her to pieces! She has been so much fun and has taught us so much already. We can't wait to watch her grow.

**A week from Sunday Lucy is getting blessed. I am really excited for that.

Bath time and a restful Sabbath

One of these days I'll actually start writing on the blog again, but until then you just get pictures of
Lucy.
That should suffice.

Just saying hello!

Happy Halloween! (story from Johnny)

I hope everyone is excited for Halloween this year! I have a good Halloween story to tell you.

We found out yesterday that Lucy has thrush (but she is doing well). The nephews and nieces were over at Kaylene's parents' home because they went trick-or-treating at Kaylene's dad's work. I met Kaylene and Lucy at her parents' house after work, and got to see all the costumes. Kaylene's sister Erika (who is pregnant) dressed up as a gumball machine. She had cut out paper circles and syran wrapped them to her round stomach.

After we had spent some time hanging out, Kaylene and I parted ways. She drove home, while I went to the local Albertson's to get a prescription to help out Kaylene and Lucy. I walked in, taking note of some of the crazies who had decided that they were going to dress up and go out on the town a day early. There were a bunch of early 20-somethings that looked like they were all going to the same costume party who were getting a snack or beverage to bring to their party.

I walked past all of them to the pharmacy counter, still not having decided what I was going to dress up as for Halloween. Maybe I could get a few ideas.

I went up and asked the pharmacy tech if the prescriptions were in, and she started asking me a bunch of questions without even looking up from her computer. I gave her the information she needed, handed her my insurance card, and she told me to go have a seat. I went and sat down, and happened to catch my reflection in a mirror on the reading glasses turn table. This is what I saw:



While I was over at Kaylene's parents' house, I had put one of the gumballs on my forehead to be funny for the kids. Because Kaylene and I left without saying goodbye to each other, she hadn't noticed that the gumball was on my head. I am glad that it was close to Halloween so that people didn't think I was a total crazy, but I was surprised that I didn't even get a glance as I was coming into the store. I passed many people, including children, and none of them even gave me a second glance.

I guess I am that scary anyway...

Happy Halloween!

I think this one belongs to me...

what do you think?

me (and Sherstine)

Lucy

I LOVE LUCY

Lucy Karen Waite was born on October 10th at 6:14pm after 16 hours of labor (worth every minute). She weighed in at a whopping 8lbs. 8oz. (felt every pound) and is 21 in. long. We already love her to pieces. Right after she was born she was wide-eyed and checking everything out for about an hour. She is such a sweet girl.

Taking a little snooze before her first bath.
Right after her bath.

Peaceful.Ready to go home!
Saying hello to her visiters.Stretching out on the couch.

Aunt Heidi getting in some cuddle time.
Livia is absolutely smitten with her new little cousin. She loves to hold and kiss her.

We are loving our new life as a family of three. I am feeling really well and Lucy is adjusting to life in this new world. We couldn't be happier!

Lucy is here!

Because Kaylene is busy resting, I decided to commandeer a blog post on here. I know that she would want to share the good news with everyone here.


Lucy arrived safely Saturday night, as you might have heard. We are happy to say that after a hard labor, Kaylene and Lucy are doing well.

Here are a picture of her so that you can know who she is before you get a chance to meet her in person. She has been very sweet, with a quiet voice, and she only cries when she is gassy or hungry. The back of her head is bruised a bit from the labor, but she is doing well.



Have a great day, I know we will.

Happy Birthday Johnny!!!

I know that Johnny was really hoping for Lucy to come on his birthday...so far, I'm thinking that isn't going to happen. So instead we get to go out tonight probably one last time before she comes. Cotton Wood Grill here we come! Love you mister!

3 inches of heaven...

THIS

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THIS

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THIS NINE-MONTH-PREGNANT GIRL GETTING A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP
SPECIAL THANKS TO MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND WHO SUPRISED ME ONE DAY WITH THIS LITTLE BEAUTY. THANK YOU MOST SINCERELY FROM MY ACHING HIPS.

P.S. YOU CAN FIND YOUR OWN LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN AT COSTCO.

Introducing Lucy....

...kindof. This is what she'll look like according to a morphed picture of Johnny and me. Interesting. I especially like the floating whisp of glasses.


And here is Lucy as an adult. Gulp.I guess we'll find out in a couple weeks what she really looks like. I have made a little progress, Doc says I'm dialated to a 1 and 60% effaced.

Feeling Domestic

A few days ago I went to my in-laws and picked some pears (well, lets be honest, my husband was up on the ladder, not my 9-month-pregnant self).
I wanted to make sure they didn't go to waste so I found this recipe for Pear Bread, and it is delicious! So I thought I'd share. The only changes I made is that I baked mine in a bunt pan, and I also sprinkled a sugar/cinnamon mixture over the bread before I cooked it. And then after it was done I spread some butter over the top and sprinkled it with the mixture again. Also, I left out the pecans (Johnny isn't a nut fan), but I think it would be delicious with the nuts. It's really yummy and easy (I am not a baker).

PEAR BREAD

1 c. vegetable oil 2 c. granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 1/2 c. peeled and chopped fresh pears (4 med.) 1 c. chopped pecans 2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl, combine oil, sugar and eggs, blending well. Stir in pears, pecans and vanilla. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir dry ingredients into pear mixture, pour the batter into two greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 inch loaf pans, or four greased pint canning jars 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool loaves 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool on the wire racks. Bread baked in canning jars must be cooled completely before capping to prevent bacterial growth. NOTE: This is not a canning technique; bread must be frozen or eaten fresh. Makes Two loaves or four jars or bread. Recipe from cooks.com

Enjoy!