Fun at the Pool

The second week home, my stepmom came to help me out. My stepsis Lexie and stepbro Makade came too. One of the days we decided to go to the new pool in Castle Dale. I wasn't sure how I would feel but it ended up being a great out and Braden had a blast.

The picture of Braden on the floor cracks me up...Dakota had woke up and was wanting to eat. I hurried and went to the bathroom real fast and when I walked out there was Braden sound asleep on the floor infront of my bed LOL Ty got up and took him back to his bed and we both laughed the whole time. :) Too funny.

First week home.

The first week home was a little rough. My mom came down to help me...thank goodness!!!! She did all the cleaning and stuff along with entertaining Braden. He loved having his Uncle Jaxson to play with, they fought a bunch too but that happens when you have 2 little boys so close in age ;) Anyway, I had been having trouble with nausea and I would be fine and then all of the sudden get pale and freezing cold and start puking. It was SO painful because of my incision. And Braden accidently clocked me in the belly a few times which didn't help. But after a rough week I am feeling much better and between Ty and my Mom I had tonz of help. Ty was great too, always willing to do anything I asked...which included getting up in the night with Braden 4-5 times every night because while he loves his baby sister he hasn't been sleeping AT ALL! Ty is exhausted every morning but doesn't complain when it's time to get up with our big boy :) whatta a guy.

She's Here!!!

Dakota Brook Noyes is finally here. Born June 30th at 7:55 p.m. I had a repeat c-section which was pushed back from 6:30 to 7:30, which wouldn't of been too big of a deal but I couldn't eat because of the surgery and hadn't eaten since dinner the night before...UGH! But everything went good. She was 7 lbs 5 oz. and 20 inches long. She looks TONZ like her big brother and daddy :) I'm so glad she's here and I'm feeling better everyday. Braden loves his baby sister, he calls her Kota :) Enjoy the pics.

37 1/2 weeks

Even though I feel like I look ginormous...here is a preggo picture of me at 37 & 1/2 weeks pregnant. And we got maternity pictures done again (of course :)) so here is a little peak at those. I think they turned out super cute and can't wait to get the baby's newborns and Braden's 2 years done. As of right now I have just less than 9 days left and time has stopped moving LOL I can't wait for our baby girl to come :)

Carnival in Springville

We wanted to do something as a family before the baby gets here so we decided to head to Springville and spend the day at the carnival with our friends Jake and Danielle and their fam. We had a lot of fun, even though it rained really hard while we were eating lunch. Braden had a blast with the rides and playing with the other kids. We tried to stay and watch the fireworks too but by that time it was late and I was pretty spent...so we headed home around 9 o'clock. We had a great time....thanks Jake, Danielle, Shannon, Tom, and Jaret.

Lucy Jessica Gardner

My new niece was born on June 2nd. She is the sweetest little thing and her big brother loves her to pieces. I tried to soak her up as much as I could before they moved to Georgia, which is where they are now :( I miss them tonz and am counting down the days til I get to see them again. Love you guys!!

Almost there!

So no pics this time but I will post a belly picture soon. I have 17 days to go and can't wait!!! First off, I am SO done being pregnant. The second time around has definitely been harder for me. And after holding and loving my new niece little miss Lucy Jessica Gardner I am beyond ready to see my baby girl. I have an appointment tomorrow and my Dr. will check me (not that it will make much of a difference) and part of me is hoping to go early and part of me isn't because my Mom is going to Georgia to help my sis get settled and won't be here if I do. Either way the most I have is 2 1/2 weeks...I'm hoping to make it through the hot weather LOL Wish me luck :)

And small update on my growing little boy...he is almost 2 and has hit the terrible 2s LOL He is talking more and more everyday and has finally adjusted pretty good to his big boy bed. We got maternity pictures done and he was so good. We got some good shots with him kissing and hugging my belly. He LOVES his Daddy and considers him to be his personal jungle gym LOL His face always lights up when Ty gets home from work...it is SOOO sweet. I think he will be a great big brother since he seems to love Lucy and is protective of her and a little territorial too. I think his little sis will be well looked after :)