Marleighs First Check-Up

We had our first offical Dr's appointment for Marleigh yesterday. She was 5 lbs 15 oz at 3 days old, and is now up to 7 lbs 8 oz. I guess she is getting plenty to eat! The sleepless nights now seem routine and managable. I can't even imagine what a full night of sleep might feel like. The routines of laundry and housework are falling into place. The weather has been nice this week, so I don't have to worry about taking her out- although my boys woke up with coughs this morning. Can't protect her from everything! I am so amazed at how quickly these past 2 weeks have gone, and how much she has changed already. Our family feels so complete with her here!

Marleigh is Here!

So its been almost of week since Marleigh has joined our family, so time to blog! Marleigh was born on Sunday, October 12th at 3:28 pm. She was 6 lbs 6 oz, 19 1/2 inches. She is a pretty happy baby when she is awake. Brock and Carter have had a great time with her. Tyson has begrudgingly given up his place as "baby", but every day is a little better. He thinks its silly that Marleigh eats from mommys "tummy." We have had to ban the lightsabers around the baby, and Tyson had a time-out the first night we had her home for hitting the baby, but now it seems to be okay. I can't wait for Monday to get here, though. This was UEA weekend, and being cooped up with all of the kids the last 3 days has been rough. My mom pointed out today that maybe nighttime is too quiet for Marleigh and that is why she doesn't sleep so well. I think I agree! I don't know how she sleeps through the constant noise of her 3 brothers! We did have to have her under the biliruben lights for a couple of days, but we are done now, and life is great!! I will keep all of you updated!

Lets Get Tagged!

1. Where You Ten Years Ago?
Ten years ago today, I had graduated from high school 4 months prior and I was just starting an accounting degree at LDS Business College. I was pretty convinced that I was never going to find a soul mate, and I had just moved in with roomates Kimberly Meservy and Lori Bodily.
2. What's on Your To Do List Today?
It is 9:36 pm right now, so I am planning on hanging out with my computer and eventually going to sleep. I would like to have a baby before tommorrow, but I think thats out!!
3. What If you Were A Billionaire?
I would pay off the house and cars and all other debt, replace windows and remodel the basement and add on to the house, have Nate quit his job, and take a summer long vacation visiting everyone we don't get to see enough, and help save the world!!
4. Five Places You have Lived?
Magna, UT, Bountiful, UT (4 times), Layton, UT (twice), Evanston, WY, Mountain View, WY, Tooele, UT, Jackson, MS, Winona, MS. Okay, thats 7 but I couldn't leave any out- they are all part of who I am!!
5. Three Bad Habits?
Pepsi and Dr Pepper addictions, staying up rediculously late, not spending enough quality time with the kids.
6. Snacks You Like?
Ice cream, hershey bars with almonds, cheese and crackers, etc... I could go on all night with this one.
7. Who Will You Tag?
Ashleigh and anyone else who may want to try it out!!

Baby Shower

So I was on my sisters blog this morning and she had pictures of my babyshower posted, and I thought that maybe my blog would be an appropriate place for the pics as well. Thanks for the innovative idea Ash! My little sister Lindsay was the photographer, so not very many usable pics, but here are a few! Thanks Ashleigh and Mom for hosting and making it so fun and thanks also for all the great food- it was fabulous!!! So here are a few pics of gifts and one of my cousin, Leah and Aunt Becky racing to put a diaper on a baby blindfolded. Aunt Becky won by about 2 swconds! Great job, guys!