Makena Noel...

Our sweet Makena Noel was born February 4, 2013 at 8:18 am.  She came out weighing 8lbs 7oz and with a head full of jet black hair.  The doctor said "Where were you hiding her"...haha.  She is the most precious little baby girl.  She smiles constantly and is just so happy.  I was so nervous about having a girl, but I couldn't imagine her not being here.  



Ready to have this baby!!

Baby Girl has some lungs on her

Since Easton was an emergency c-section, we decided to have Makena via c-section too.  I was so nervous having her.  You always hear these stories about things that go wrong, so having a beautiful healthy baby is such a blessing and a gift.

We kept telling Easton that he was going to be a big brother, but he didn't really understand.  Now that she is here, I think he gets it.  Easton is the best big brother to our "Kena Girl".  He plays peek-a-boo with her, kisses her, gives her hugs, loves to hold her, and sometimes just bugs her to no end.  She loves every minute of it ;)  It melts my heart seeing them together. 

The bad thing about a c-section is that you don't have control over your legs, arms, or anything on your body...haha.  It was so hard with Easton and Makena to be able to hold them when they came out.  Justin did the holding while I just looked and tried my hardest to keep my eyes open because I was so doped up. 

When we had Easton, we didn't have pictures taken of the three of us when we first got to our room.  It's so crazy when you get back to the room because your family can't wait to get their hands on the baby and then pictures happen and it's just a little chaotic.  It's as if you disappear when the baby gets here ;)

The attempt at a family picture (horrible)...I'm so out of it and just want to sleep

Big Brother holding his sister for the first time

I think he likes her :)

Ready to go home...
We Love you Sweet Kena Girl



Time Flies!!!

OH MY GOSH...Has it really been almost a year since I posted last!?!?!?  I can not believe it.  A lot has happened in a year with my sweet family.  We have had another baby (post to come later), sold our house, built a new house, celebrated 3 years of marriage, and Easton turned 2. 

I was looking back at old pictures and he has grown and changed so much.  Last year at this time he was just now learning to take steps and now he is running everywhere and is talking up a storm.  I love our little guy so much and we are so blessed to have him in our lives.  I'm so thankful that God chose us to be his parents :) 

Easton turned two on May 31st.  We had a wonderful time with family and friends celebrating.  Thanks to everyone that helped us make his birthday special.

Sea Life

Party at the Splashpad

Happy 2nd Birthday Easton J

We Love You