Just a few recent pictures of the kids!

I did it...but don't look too close!!

Back Side: Edges are ragged

Front Side

For those that know me I am crafty but sewing is not one of my top things to do when I am feeling crafty! For one I don't have the patience, the littlest things get to me. I hate it when the bobbin runs out of thread or I thread the machine wrong!! Ugggg! Second, I can't sew straight to save my life so my pieces are never even and perfect. Third, I hate instructions...I would rather do it my way,but with sewing I am not that talented to do it my way like I can with scrapbooking.
But now being a stay home mom who has gotten addicted to blog searching, running across cool things made with fabric and a sewing machine...I have had this itch to make something. A square rag quilt was on the top of my list. They are so cute and after looking them up, they look easy to make. Something I could make for sure. But then I ran across this straight stitch and cut rag quilt... I was all over it.
Don't look too close or you will bust up laughing at my skills. LOL :) I love being able to put the colors and designs of fabric together and looking at all the awesome fabric that is out there. I so could get addicted to fabric...it is like scrapbook paper...you want one of everything!!
It measures about 46inX36. Ashlynn says she gets one next, which should be pretty easy now that I know what the heck I am doing..or think I know what I am doing. :)

Another week gone

Now that I am a stay at home mom, my days and weeks fly by. It seems like I am rolling my eyes and letting out a sigh because tomorrow is Monday and before I know it, it is Thursday. For those that don't know, the kids go to school Monday to Thursday here and have a 3 days weekend, which I love!! Now if we could get Jay on the same schedule we would be set!! LOL
Ashlynn only has like 10 days left of school before summer break. It will be so nice not to HAVE to get up and going in the mornings, but I hope that we can stay busy enough that she does not become bored. I really want to work on math and reading this summer with her. I can't believe that she will be in 2nd grade next year...blows my mind. She tells me all the time, when I am 14 years old Greyson will be 7 like I am now. REALITY CHECK!! :)
I have been busy spring cleaning and making messes for myself to have to clean up. I just wish my house could stay organized! I have so many things I want to work on such as scrapbook and make a rag quilt for Greyson, but the thought of having to clean it up makes me pass on the idea of even getting started.
Jay is enjoying his days off with us and he is such a good daddy. Greyson just loves to smile at him! It is a wonderful sight to see. He has been busy at work and trying to fit in a few over time days, which I am very thankful for.
Greyson James is growing like a weed!! He turned 3 months yesterday and is close to 12 pounds I would guess. On top of school, Ashlynn has softball about 3 nights a week. I love to go watch her, but wish she had more drive. She enjoys it, but she doesn't ENJOY it! I have adventured out more with Greyson and her games give me the chance to get him out, but not too exposed!

Busy! Busy!

Greyon is up to 11lbs 3 oz + now!!


Ashlynn on the bumper cars. I finally gave in
and took her to the carnival. I just think they
are dirty, but she had a GREATTTT time!!


Halle, Brynnlee, Ashlynn, Jalen Devin and Gabe
The crew that was ready to hit the rides! They
had such a great time!!


This is my nephew, Rylan who I don't
believe I have posted a pictures of before.
He is 3 months older then Greyson and
is such a happy guy!


Ashlynn Paige...1st grade spring
school picture! I can't believe that
she will be going to 2nd grade next
year! Wow...they grow up too fast!

Quit & Simple= Wonderful Day

I am lucky to hear "mommy" from these two beautiful children of mine.


My Mother's Day consisted of the three of us hanging out at home doing nothing on the "to do list" or having to be here or there at this time. Jay was working graves so he was sleeping but wasn't they only one who got to catch up on sleep. Greyson and I took a good nap together with Greyson on my chest as Ashlynn played barbies. It was nice to just be home and most of all together with my two children!

4.2.10....Snuggling in Ashlynn's bedding!!

4.3.10.....one way to Greyson's heart is a warm bath!

Ashlynn is always by his side!

Greyson is starting to show his little self....he loves to look around and starting to smile!

Still loves to nap!

GJN

Greyson James
2.12.10

Our roller coaster ride began Super Bowl night, which seems so long ago. Monday morning we called the doctor office, which is an hour away from us, to find out if we could get an appointment to make sure things were okay due to having cramps that night. I never experienced strong enough contractions to know what they were with Ashlynn, so I was thinking this is what they feel like. I got to know the true meaning of contractions as we drove over to Elko when they got about 5 minutes apart. After experiencing contractions for a total of about 13 hours that day they ended about 2 to 3 minutes apart at a pain level 9 to 10.
We were care flighted to Salt Lake City, University of Utah Hospital on that Monday. They were able to stop the contractions about 11pm Monday night until Thursday night when they started up again. My family all came down that week while I was in the hospital and had just left Thursday. My mom was going to stay with me since Jay had to return back to work after being off a month for a minor surgery. Everyone headed back to BM on Thursday thinking we wouldn't have the baby for a few more weeks. About 11pm on Thursday, the contractions came back and a few hours later Jay and Ash were back on the road. We were not too sure if Jay would make it in time because things were happening so fast again. After many more hours of contractions, Jay and Ash got there just in time. We were off to the OR to have this little guy who had not missed a beat during the past week. His heart rate stayed strong and was large for a baby at 30/31 weeks. By the time I was taken to the OR and returned back to my room was only 45 minutes! Things happened really fast and went well. I was able to have him vaginally, which is not what we had planned since we were going to have him in Elko (they will not let you have a baby vaginally if you have had a c-section in the past).

(only hours old)

It was amazing...I gave birth to our son, a 4lb 4.5oz 17. 5in long baby boy, who was rushed into the NICU seconds after being born. Within 10 minutes, we were told he was peeing all over the nurses and scored 2 9's on the agar test (10 is the best score on each of the 2 test). They were amazed that a 9 week early baby scored so good on the test! Greyson James (James is after my dad) was born at 11:10am healthy and strong for only being 31 weeks. We were given such a blessing! Greyson made his home in room 6 star 38 in the NICU. This became our home, a home I was blessed to go to everyday for the next 6 weeks. We had wonderful doctors, nurses, staff that took pride in taking care of our son. Greyson needed no assistance as would be expected for a baby so early. We only needed time to grow.
He was dismissed on March 20th weighing 6lbs 9oz. On April 12th, he turned 2 months old weighing 8lbs 13oz. He looks like a newborn baby is all. He looks so big compared to what he started out at. He is so handsome!
My due date was April 16th (my brother's birthday), with our c-section date scheduled for April 12th. It is mind blowing to think he should only be a week old, not 9 weeks old. But we are very blessed to have a healthy little man who has warmed our lives!