Blessing Day

We were able to bless Avery in church on Sunday, November 28. Clark gave her a beautiful blessing. We were so happy that we could share this important day with the family that could make it out to Colorado, and we greatly missed all those family members that were could not come. We feel so blessed that Heavenly Father sent this sweet baby to our family.

The blanket that Avery is laying on in this picture is special to me. My Grandma Burton made it and she gave it to me years ago, at least back in high school. It has been sitting in my cedar chest, waiting for just this special day. It was so nice that I could bring a little piece of my Grandma to Avery's blessing.

Thanksgiving

We were lucky enough to have a lot of family come to town for Thanksgiving this year. Clark's parents, my parents, and two of my brothers, Kyle and Travis, were able to make the trip out to Colorado. We were so spoiled to have them all come and visit. Unfortunately, the only picture I have from the Thanksgiving dinner is this picture of Corbin covered in flour. He was busy helping Grandma B. make rolls.

The weather on Thanksgiving was beautiful, and so we were able to spend some time outside.

The day after Thanksgiving we went bowling. Clark and Kyle kicked our trash. Corbin had a blast. He was very independent. No one could help him pick up or hold his bowling ball. He almost dropped it on his feet a couple of times at the end when his arms were tired.

Also, over Thanksgiving weekend, we gave Avery her first real bath. She really enjoyed kicking her legs in the water. She is such a happy, mild tempered baby.

Photo shoot

One reason I love living in Colorado:

Two days ago it was 70 degrees and we were playing baseball at the park. And then the very next day we got our first snowstorm of the season. Clark and Corbin went out and built a snowman. I am so glad that Clark was home to play with Corbin. Corbin would have been so disappointed if he had not been able to play in the snow. He is a boy after my own heart. As soon as he saw the snow falling, Corbin said, "Let's put up our Christmas tree!"

Pictures from week 1

Yesterday, Avery turned 1 week old. She hates getting her diaper changed, and she has a tendency to sneeze a lot after she eats. She weighed 7 lb 8 oz when she was born. When we left the hospital she weighed 7 lbs even, and at her doctor appointment the next day she was up an ounce to 7 lb 1 oz.

A picture of the baby bump 2 days before Avery was born.

Ready to leave the hospital

We were lucky enough to have my mom come out and help with Corbin and Avery. Thanks so much for all your help, Mom! You spoiled us all rotten.

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Yesterday, we enjoyed what was probably the last warm day of the year by heading to the park. Clark took Corbin in the bike trailer, and Avery and I drove in the car and met them there.

Big brother

It has been fun watching Corbin be the big brother to Avery. I was a little worried about how the transition from only child to big brother would go, but so far Corbin has been amazing. He loves "baby Abe-we." Corbin loves to help burp Avery after she eats. He loves it when she is awake and will look at him. He is always very interested in what Avery is doing, and making sure that she is okay. It has been really sweet for me to watch my rough and tumble, rambunctious boy be so loving and gentle with his little sister. The first day, after he came home from visiting us at the hospital, he started crying to Grandma that baby sister was hurt at the hospital. He had seen her umbilical cord, and he thought that she had gotten hurt and he was genuinely concerned. The next morning Clark went home to shower, and Corbin asked him if baby sister's owie was better. I am very blessed to have such wonderful, amazing kids.

Introducing...

Miss Avery Ann Gee!

Born at 9:56 am
7 lb 8 oz
19 3/4 inches long

Avery and I are both doing great. So far she is a very content and sleepy baby. And she is also a great eater, yippee! We are enjoying snuggling and loving our beautiful baby girl!

Happy Halloween!

We carved pumpkins last night. We all had a lot of fun! We grew the pumpkins in our backyard this year, and I am really proud of how great they turned out.

goings on

I haven't updated much lately. So here is a recap of life lately.

* Corbin had a fever that lasted for 11 days. It was a pain. Thank goodness it is finally gone. The doctors never figured out what was causing it.

* I am set to be induced on November 1. So that will be baby's birthday, unless baby decides to show her pretty face earlier. I had an ultrasound last week, and according to the measurements baby sister weighs about 6 lb 5 oz, and we could see some hair on her head. So fun. We still don't have any names picked out, but I am not too stressed about that fact. I think we just might need to meet her before we can decide on a name.

* Other than that, we have just been enjoying the warm fall weather, and trying to prepare the house for baby. As a funny side note, a while ago Clark told me that he thought nesting was when the mom gets too big to do anything, and she just sits in the nest all day. I am definitely getting to the point where I am getting to big to move around easily, so I like his definition of nesting much better than the real one. Cleaning the house is way over-rated, and I get too tired to do much anyways.

* And here is a funny quote of Corbin's that I had written down a while ago, but forgot to post.

Corbin: "Mom, I need a ear-tip, so I can hear better."

Me: "Do you mean q-tip?"

Corbin: "Yeah, I need a q-tip."