Two weeks old

Atley has been home for almost two weeks now and we just love having her here! We thought we would have her fairly quickly when we checked into the hospital Friday, taking into account how fast Asher came, but she had her own plans. She decided she wanted to stay face up and made us wait all day for her. Luckily, I had an epidural that allowed me to move around since the nurse kept moving me from side to side and onto my knees to get her to turn. Once she finally dropped it was only about 20 minutes and there she was. It was totally different than Asher and they put her right up to me and Ryan got to help clean her off and cut the umbilical cord. It was so nice to get to hold her before they took her away to the nursery. We had her too late for Asher to come see her, but he got to meet his sister the next day. He didn't seem to mind since he was having so much fun with his Grandma Ashe. Luckily, we only stayed in the hospital that night and got to come home the following evening. We were so glad to take her home! Asher wasn't too sure of her at the hospital, but really loves to give her kisses and check on her now. She is a really good baby and loves being held and being in her swing. We are so lucky to have her! Here are some new pictures:

Ready to go home

Sleeping in the swing

Snuggled up in her blankets

She's Here!

Atley Kae
November 19, 2010
8 lbs 3.3oz
19" long
head: 12"
Born 6:45pm

Atley's Room

We finished putting all the finishing touches on Atley's room a few days before heading to the hospital. I am so happy with how it turned out. It was much more of a project than Asher's room wanting a shabby chic look. Luckily I found her cabinet, old laundry hamper and chair at the Antique show and her little dresser at a shop in old town Katy. We painted her dresser white to go with the rest of the room and hung an old window to display some pictures. My friend Taryn also had a cute little mobile hanging over the dessert table at my baby shower so I took it and used it over her crib. Here it is:

FHE

We've been trying to have FHE more regularly since Elder Bednar came and spoke to our stake. We have had lots of fun doing new things. A few weeks ago we played Yahtzee (which I love because I usually always win and well I love winning) and which Asher loved. He got to be the designated roller and loved celebrating if he got a Yahtzee. We've also made air popped popcorn which Asher claps at everytime it starts popping and of course he loves eating it. We've also had fun pulling a leaf out of our thankful jar everynight that we made a few weeks ago and putting them up where we can look at them. Tonight we made s'mores and finished up Baby Girl's room (post tomorrow). I love that Asher is growing up and loves doing new things with us!

18 Months Old

We had Asher's 18 month check up a few weeks ago and was waiting to get a few more videos before I posted, but with Baby Girl on her way I figured I better get it done. Asher's stats are:

Weight: 25 lbs (38%)
(this was a little more than usual b/c the nurse let him stand on the big kid scale this time!)
Height: 32 3/4" (63%)

What he is up to now:

• He loves to climb and play on his swingset
• Loves to blow bubbles
• Still likes to point out all the trucks and tractors as we drive
• Loves to show how a prarie dog digs, a flamingo stands on one leg, and an alligator chomps (will post a video soon) and make animal sounds
  
• Will still eat pretty much anything as long as Ryan or I are eating it - but loves raspberries and strawberries
• Loves nursery and playing with his friends
  

Yes, he can do this all by himself! (Sorry, don't know how to turn the video!)

Halloween

This year for FHE Halloween week we were going to carve pumpkins, but it had been so hot they were already mushy. So, we improvised and colored a few little ones that were in the house. Asher loved coloring with the markers so it was a big hit! Then on Saturday we went to the ward Trunk or Treat. We had been running around all day long so Asher fell asleep right before we got there. We let him sleep a few minutes while we ate and then woke him up to trick or treat. We were all dressed up in our cowboy gear and Asher got the hang of it after a few cars. Ryan took Asher to a few cars and he filled up his bucket very quickly. He was only interested in the cheddar bunnies and a sucker - lucky for Ryan and I so we got the good stuff! Asher had a lot of fun with his friends after trick or treating playing in the grass and eating candy. Fortunately, Sunday Susan made dinner for all of us at Bethany's since Ryan and I spent all morning popping 125 bags of popcorn for my sharing time after the Sacrament program and then we still had to clean up the huge mess after church. It was all worth it since the kids did great and they loved playing bingo with the popcorn and eating it. We had lots of fun this year and can't wait until next year!