There won't be a lot of writing because I just wanted to post the highlights of the last 2 months with pictures. We have been so busy and I knew that the editing and writing for the blog would take too much time so I put it off for a while. But it is time. I needed to document a bunch of fun things that we have been able to do throughout the last two months. We'll start with...
Thanksgiving 2011...
Mom, the boys, Bill, Angie and Cade came to Utah(Dad was in Africa:( We spent a lot of time with both sets of grandparents. It was so fun. I really am not very good at taking pictures with my point and shoot... Can't wait to get an Iphone so I can take quick pictures and document the right away.
We actually got my mom to go Black Friday Shopping! We went to Tai Pan and a bunch of other stores. By the time we were done, my car was seriously packed from window to window with stuff. We know how to shop:)
On to Christmas...
We went to Billings for Christmas. My dad was home from Africa this year so it was fun to be with him. Angie and Bill were in California for Bill's brothers wedding. We missed them a lot!
This Christmas was a special one for our family. Dallin received his mission call to Des Moines, Iowa. He couldn't believe it. One of his best friends, Big Dave, is serving in the same mission and so he was even more excited! I can't believe he is old enough to be going on a mission. We are SO proud of Dallin and can't wait to hear about all his adventures in Iowa. While we were up there, Dallin received his endowments in preparation for his mission. It was a memorable moment when Jordan, Mom, Dad and I were all able to welcome Dallin into the temple. I will never forget that moment. He was beaming with happiness and excitement. This day will go down as one of the best days ever.
More pictures from Christmas in Billings...
Vance LOVED being pushed in the Vacuum... Grandpa's are so fun!
Vance loved working on the Vacuum with Grandpa
This was a fun and exciting time to be home for Christmas!
Vancer Time
Vance is one of the happiest 2 1/2 year olds.
He loves trains and cars.
He loves oatmeal and hamburgers.
He would love if I would let him eat that for every meal everyday.
He talks very well for a 2 year old.
He memorizes books and songs quickly and wants Jordan and I to read and repeat things over and over.
Vance absolutely LOVES Cars and Nemo, the Pixar movies. He dreams about this movie. I know this because he will wake up in the middle of the night asking for either movie.
Vance is not a fan of the toilet. He cries everytime we mention going to the bathroom on the toilet. (This needs to change soon!)
Vance loves to run, run and run some more! Jordan feels like he and Vance run a couple miles by the end of the day.
Vance loves people. He makes conversation with anyone in line, outside, in the mall, or on the phone. He loves to talk and most of all, he loves the reaction people give him. He expects that everyone knows who Thomas the Train and Mater Are. He will tell them all about them until the acknowledge that he is talking to them. Goofy boy.
Vance loves his daddy and can't wait for Jordan to get home. Jordan doesn't get one moment to himself when he gets home. Vance can't handle if Jordan does anything without him.
Vance you are so special and we love you! You brighten our day, everyday! We love you!
Our newest addition to the family...
Norah Renee Goulding!
Born February 2, 2012 @ 3:30
8 pounds
19 in. long
We have waited 10 months for this little one. We went into the hospital around 6:45 in the morning to be induced. Everything went pretty well from the very beginning. I was pretty proud of myself because I made it to the highest level for pitocin ( with Vance, I made it to the 2nd level). I got my epidural and sat happy from there on out. My epidural was done perfectly this time. I could literally move my legs and shift myself around. I could feel the pressure of the contractions bu not the pain... beautiful. I didn't have to push the button to give myself more epidural which surprised me. With Vance, I had to push it 3 times.
When it came time to have her, all I could think about was 1) I could feel her head coming and the pain on my right side 2) I couldn't believe this was actually happening and that my little girl would be here really soon 3) Lastly, I thought the whole time that pushing her out was harder this time than it was with Vance. I wonder if this was because I could feel some of the pain and the pressure so it made me more hesitant to push. I dunno but it seemed harder. Angie said I only pushed for 6 minutes or something but it seemed like an hour at least!
She came out with a squeal and I am pretty sure it is because she was hungry. I had to fast all day so therefore, she didn't really get her meals either. She started rooting about 5 minutes after being out. She was perfect! No complications at all. She brings a sweet spirit into our home and we are so happy she is finally here.
The other day, Jordan said something like this, I wish I would have written it down word for word but this was the jist of his comment... " I just can't imagine her not being here with us now that she is here. She is so sweet and when I see her, she makes me happy. I just love her so much." When he said this, I agreed and then got a little teary.
Here are some pictures of Norah and the family...
This is the day before Norah came. Angie and Cade were here and we were waiting to go pick Mom up from the airport. The boys were a little restless so we went to Chick-Fil-A. This is us playing in little playground. Yes, I was trying to help Vance go down the slide, which is not easy being 9 1/2 months pregnant!
February 2, 2012
Since then...
Jordan gets a little quality time with the kids:)
and Vance talks her little ears off. We totally encourage these conversations. They make our day!
OK so that was REALLY REALLY LONG but it was important that I say some things about the pictures. These last two months have been amazing and we are so blessed. Our families and friends are so giving of their time and their love. We are grateful for everything they do for us and we love them very much.
As for the next little bit, Jordan will be graduating and applying for jobs. We are excited to see where we end up. We love this time in our lives and are VERY happy.
