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!

Best Week Ever!

Finally!! Things are falling into place!! I finally got my license, and on the same day we found out Terry passed both tests for his pharmacy board! He's an official drug dealer now! Check him out in action:

As you can tell Terry is ecstatic when it comes to having his picture taken. The third piece of best news ever is that our son has been breech the entire pregnancy, and the doc was getting worried that he might not turn. Lo and behold, at yesterdays appointment he finally turned!! I knew my son was smart enough to figure out which way to point! It just took him a little longer to figure it out. Hopefully he stays that way...

Update

I am STILL waiting for my Utah hygiene license!! How hard can this be?! I applied for it 3 months ago and still have not received it. They keep sending me letters saying my application is incomplete, and soon I will have to start the process all over again!! Why can't people do what I ask them to do? Not that I haven't enjoyed the time off, but this is getting ridiculous! I know, I know, if I was smart I would have done it right after graduation 2 YEARS AGO, but I figured why pay the yearly dues when I'm not going to be there for awhile? Terry took his Pharmacy board test last week, and he takes the State law exam this Saturday. It should take 2 weeks to find out the results.Hopefully he passes both and we can start making some real dinero! If not, ughhh, I don't even want to think about it. This picture pretty much sums up my mood today.