Mother's Day Program

Today at school, Makena's class put on a "Mother's Day Program" with songs, poems and goodies for me. It was so fun and special to go and see her perform for me. Before she went to school, she kept asking if I had to look her in backpack. I said no and she took her backpack and ran downstairs. When I got to the program, she was dressed in a skirt and shirt that she picked out special for the program. It was so fun to watch and spend some time with just her. Thanks Makena for making it a special moment for me!

Loving Brother

1 week

I can't believe Braxton is already 1 one week old. That week went fast. He is a good baby...a typical newborn. He has been going to bed about 9:00 every night, gets up at midnight, between 2-3:00, and again sometime between 5-6:00. His awake times seem to be in the morning about 6:30ish and again in the afternoon about 3:00 and then at night right before his 9:00 bedtime. He is snuggly, likes to have a blanket by his face to go to bed, likes to be held and is just sweet. I'm enjoying holding him...laundry can wait :)

Crazy Hair Day

For spirit day at school, it was "Crazy Hair Day". We love this spirit day. Makena was so excited to have her hair done crazy. I also asked if she wanted sparkles in her hair...we forgot we had pink sparkles...so when I went to spray her hair and then she looked in the mirror, she was surprised it was pink. But it was perfect!! She had a great day with her crazy hair.

Soccer Girl

Makena's spring soccer is coming to a close. She only has 2 games left and has really enjoyed soccer this year. I asked if she wanted to play again in the fall and her response, "yes mom, I love soccer!"

She gets in there and kicks the ball and just has a great time. At today's game, they put her in as goalie and within 2 minutes she turned just as the ball was coming fast and it hit her right in the face. I felt so bad. Needless to say, she was done playing for the day. But as goalie position for those 2 minutes, she didn't let a ball past her!!!

I love watching her play and going to the games. 

Kali will also be playing in the fall. She is very excited to start playing.

Silly Kali

Kali decided to swing with a pillowcase on her head. She was having such a good time doing this.

First couple of Days

This was Sunday evening

First morning at home.

Sleeping on the couch Monday day.

Waiting at the doctor's office. (5/1/12) He was jaundiced and so we had to make a trip to the doctor's office. The doctor said he looked good and to come back for his 2 week appointment.

Hailey drinking similac. I thought once she put it in her mouth she would take it out and not like it. But she actually drank it and kept putting it in her mouth.

Pictures of the first 2 days at home. The first 2 days have been good. Jarel had Monday off, but was back to work on Tuesday. Monday was spent relaxing at home, feeding Braxton, changing Braxton and trying to get all the other kids happy as well!

Tuesday was more challenging, but still not bad. We got Makena off to school...and on time! My mom came over for a couple of hours, that was nice company. Overall the first couple of days were great and went well. Hailey is having some hard times adjusting to Braxton being home and having me holding him and feeding him and Hailey crying because I can't hold her at the same time. She hasn't liked that part at all. But she is doing better and when I get my chances, I pick her up and give her the time that she needs with just me.

Welcome Home

This is what the kids and Grandma did for us when we got home. It was a fun surprise and the kids were so excited for me to see it!

Going Home

His reaction after I said, "Braxton, are you ready to go home?" He knows what's in store for him at home.

He soon calmed down once he got snuggled in his blanket.

His going home outfit.

We left Sunday about 12:30. It took time for the pediatrician to come in and do his circumcision. My mom came to the house so Jarel didn't have to bring all the kids to the hospital to wait around. It was very nice. Finally able to bring him home. It was a sunny day, kind of cool but a nice day. We got home, put on a movie and relaxed for a couple of hours!