Deacon's First Christmas!

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas! I know we did. Deacon made sure of that! Christmas Eve was crazy! Terry got stuck in a major accident on I-15 and almost missed Santa, my car got stuck in the snow in my dad's driveway and had to be towed out, and we hit a major snowstorm on the way home. Luckily we made it home safely so we could enjoy Christmas day. Santa brought me a new laptop (yay!) which I am breaking in right now, and Terry got a snowblower. Deacon got a crazy bouncer which he won't be able to use for a month or so, but I bet he's excited!

Jill's friend Bill got Deacon to laugh for the first time!

Sittin' on Santa's lap!

Deacon screamed when Santa walked in, but finally settled down to sit on the big guy's lap

All cozy in my pj's!

Yumm...Terry's favorite

Playing with Grandma Jill!

Happy Christmas!

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2 Months Old!

Little Deke is 2 months old! Okay, it was officially on the 22nd, but I still don't have a computer so I'm behind on this kind of stuff. He is also an official lardbutt! Call it what you want - lardlad, chunky butt, oinker, dough boy, this kid is big! He went to the doc on Thursday and he weighs 14 pounds! He only weighed 9 at his last appointment. Yup, that's 5 pounds in 2 months. He is definitely getting harder to carry, but it's worth it! I just make Terry carry him in the carseat since I have no muscles. I know Deacon will kill me in the future for posting this picture, but he's just so cute! And fat!!

Random pics

Double Dizzle (as Terry calls him) is growing so fast! He goes to the doctor on Thursday for his 2 month checkup and we are betting he weighs about 12 pounds. He finally likes having his diaper changed and is starting to like bathtime, but he is still not sleeping through the night! He is on a strict eating schedule during the day (every 3 hours) and I finally caved and gave him rice cereal before bedtime. No luck! The little stinker is still waking up every 3-4 hours! It's a good thing he is so cute, or else I'd have to sell him! Enjoy the random pics of cute outfits.

Rockin' it in my overalls

All ready for bedtime! Too bad I don't sleep...

Ready to play ball! Thanks Aunt Tammy for this cute outfit.

Trick or Treatin' with mom

Death in the family

It is with a heavy heart that I annouce the passing of a beloved family member. My laptop passed away Sunday morning from a burned out screen. This laptop was only in the family for a few years and was basically a piece of crap from the get-go, but he will be missed. He is survived by Terry's laptop which will now get to play double duty as the only computer in the family. If my posts are few and far between with no pictures, you know why!!

Happy Halloween!

Deacon's first Halloween went pretty good (I know it's early, but who's counting?) We went to a lovely party hosted by my sister in-law Jenny in the beautiful land of Eden. Since Deacon doesn't have a say in his choice of costume, he got to be a puppy this year. The outfit lasted approximately 10 minutes before Deacon let me know he wanted it off! Too bad, because I thought he was a pretty cute puppy!

That is one cute puppy!

A monkey, a bunny, and a puppy (aka cousins Beckam, Addison and Deacon)

The boys post costume

Look! It's Joe the Plumber and Sarah Palin! Okay, it's really Jed and Jenny

Where's my costume you say? Umm, yeah, I'll get back to you on that!

1 month old!

Happy first month of life! Our precious little guy is one month old today. What a month! I didn't know it was possible to still be alive after a month of no sleep. He's totally worth it, but alot of work! He still has his days and nights mixed up, so Terry and I sleep in shifts. When does the magical day of all night sleep come? Anybody?! Our lives have totally changed but it's worth it! Every time he smiles my heart melts (okay, I know he only smiles now because he has gas, but he's still cute). Enjoy the pictures!

Deacon is excited to be a month old!

Chillin' in my bear chair

Naptime with Dad

What a cutie!

First time for everything

Many firsts have taken place in Deacon's life. Here are just a few!

First time in carseat: we thought we loaded him right, until the nurse said he was going to suffocate! Not something a new parent wants to hear.

First car ride- he did great!

First bath. Hated it until he peed on mom-then he loved it!

First night's sleep at home--my little burrito!

This picture was too precious to leave out. Grandpa and Deacon - how cute!

Deacon Daniel Rees - September 22nd, 2008

After much anticipation, baby Deacon Daniel Rees finally arrived!! We are so happy he's here! My water broke Sunday night (the 21st), so we rushed to the hospital. Of course we forgot EVERYTHING! I had it all packed and ready and we somehow manged to forget some bags. They got me checked in AFTER we registered (yes, I was sitting with a towel around me like a diaper and they still made us sit and register like it was no big deal). I was only dilated to 2 cemtimeters so they started the medications, and nothing happened! I was having contractions but couldn't really feel them. At two in the morning they gave me an epidural (wonderful!) and still nothing happened. I only got to 4 centimeters, so at one o'clock the next day the decided to do a c-section. Within 45 minutes my little guy was here! I can't believe how crazy it is to have a baby! I wouldn't change it for anything. Terry and I are so in love with this little cutie! Enjoy the pictures!

Lovin' the epidural

I'm finally here!

8 lbs 12 oz!

First family picture

Proud Papa

Proud Mama

UDHA Convention

It was that time of year again - the hygiene convention! I haven't been for a couple of years, so I was excited to see my friends and bone up on the latest that the hygiene world has to offer. This year it was held at the "Show Barn" (no, that's not a typo) at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. I have to say, I was quite disappointed! There were hardly any vendors, and not alot of CE's offered. And only 3 of my classmates showed up! Come on guys, where's the love?! They had a great CE on oral cancer with lots of before and after pics of reconstructed facial surgeries, but that was pretty much it. UDHA, you have one year to redeem yourself!

Reunions & Parades

Labor Day brought lots of activities for us. It was my 10 year high school reunion (yes, I am that old). What a blast! I can't believe how much some people have changed, and how little others have changed. It was good to catch up with my old buddies.

Old buddies Emilee and Liz

The popular girls let me take their picture!

Best buds Kim and Liz

It was also Payson Onion Days (don't laugh!), the annual city fest. Typically there is a parade and carnival, but mother nature had other plans. My Grandpa was in the parade with the war veterans, so I couldn't let a little rain stop us from supporting him.

10 minutes before the parade started (notice the sunshine...)

My Grandpa! He's in the beige coat getting ready to throw candy at his favorite granddaughter. Isn't he cute! (Still no rain yet)

Mother nature does have a sense of humor. She waited until the veterens were past, but as soon as the beauty queens came out, so did the rain!

These girls know how to have a parade in the rain!

Needless to say, it was freezing and we were soaked! We left the parade and headed to the warm comfort of Chinese food. Hooray for Onion Days!

Eight Great Years

Eight years of wedded bliss! Okay, not all of it blissfull, but definitely amazing! Eight years ago today I married the most amazing man ever. Terry is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and in 4 weeks he'll give me another gift - our son! (Okay, I guess I'll be giving it to him, but you get it.) I can't believe all that has happened in 8 years. Our family has changed, we've lost loved ones, and we've moved several times, but all the hard work has paid off. Our life is finally beginning, and I can't wait for the next 8 years! Love you lots, Terry!

Family Baby Shower

My wonderful twin sis held a shower for me on Saturday. She overdid it of course, but it was greatly appreciated! Lots of family and friends were there to help celebrate the future arrival of baby Deacon (yes, it's official-that's his name!)


No, it's not your imagination--I got really huge in the last couple of weeks! That, or my hygiene buds are anorexic.



Another onesie...

A boppy! I'll give you a hint- it's for nursing.

How cute. A mini bathrobe!

P.S. Thank you Natlalie for the bouncer! Terry put it together the next day and our nephew loved it!

Thank you again Maria. I had a blast!