JIMMER TATE

Welcome my little man...Jimmer Tate Reay!! I had no idea just how much I would love being a mom and caring for my special little man. He makes me so happy and has been such a good baby so far. Jimmer joined our family on July 28th and we just love him to pieces. I was in pre-labor for about 3 days before my Doctor broke my water on July 27th. These were a tough few days, but made everything worth it when Jimmer arrived just after 7:30am.

Just a few pictures to share.

FUNNEST SHOPPING TRIP

A couple weeks ago I was finally able to go to the city to buy the baby necessities. Stroller, car seat, diaper bag and crib. Can't wait until this little guy joins us in 2 short months.

Anthracite (the color of the crib)

As you can tell I'm really big into color. I figure the basics should be more neutral though. My mom made the most beautiful quilt that I'll have to show off at a later date.

VEGAS BABY!

Shane and I went to Vegas back in March. We not only went for shopping and people watching, but also went for the Mountain West Conference Tournament. We loved the relaxing time we were able to have there and loved watching BYU make it to the finals against San Diego. It was amazing to see Jimmer score 52 points against New Mexico. Although I was very disappointed in the maternity shopping or lack thereof.

Our Gift

Shane and I have been trying for the past year and a half to have a baby. This was a very emotional time as I would be waiting each month not to have my period only to be disappointed when it would arrive each month right on schedule. I consulted with my doctor only to be left feeling completely helpless, but still hoping that there would be some comfort or light at the end of the tunnel. I decided that it would be best to see a different DR. and this is what made all the difference in the world. She was and has been fabulous throughout the whole process. She prescribed me to a fertility drug while waiting to see a specialist. While waiting to take the drug low and beyond it happened. Shane and I are PREGNANT and expecting our baby the end of July. I'm 13 weeks along and couldn't be happier. We've been to hear the heartbeat and this was such a special experience. It made everything feel more real and I'm anxious and excited for everything that lies ahead. I've been sick since week 6 and having a really hard time waking up every morning at 5am to go to work. Especially when I have to deal with the stress of my job, but I know that it will all be well worth it. I've been super tired...going to bed at 730pm most nights. They say that people eat for two, but I must disagree...I have been sleeping for two. I don't have any pictures yet, but we will be going for the ultrasound the beginning of March where it will make everything more real and we'll find out if it's a boy or girl!! Ava wants a sister more than anything, but Shane and I will just be happy to have a healthy, happy baby. I'll keep you all in suspense, but until then I'll share some pictures of our latest happenings.

If Anyone Still Reads This...

I've decided that since I finally have a quiet weekend at home I will update this blog. We have had a busy, busy summer traveling to Utah, Stirling and Edmonton a ton. We have had so much fun and I wanted to share pictures of all the things we've been doing...

1. Ava's Graduation from preschool and year end party. Miss Connie and Miss Denise have been great teachers and Ava will miss them both. She keeps talking about wanting to go back to preschool instead of kindergarten in the Fall.

2. Allan and Danielle came out with the kids for a visit. Ava loves spending time with her cousins, Emma and Walker. They had a lot of fun with one another regardless of Ava being territorial.

3. We then took a long road trip down to Utah to visit Shane's mom in Mountain Home, had a brief visit with Mandy and were also able to stay with Rob, Amy and the family.

4. Kristi and Jared came out with the boys Canada Day long weekend. The weather was so terrible that it was hard to want to spend any time outside. We did go to the parade regardless and spent some time at the festivities. The boys were able to go out to the mine and see the big trucks...I think that was probably the highlight for them.

5. We spent a weekend down in Stirling to celebrate settler days. All the kids had so much fun swimming, going to the parade and playing together.

6. Spent some time in Jasper taking Ava to see Toy Story 3 and going swimming. Then the first part of August Jay and Kristi came with their boys for a visit. Jay and the boys had never been to Alberta and therefore had never had a chance to see the West Edmonton Mall. We spent a lot of time there...going to Galaxyland, Waterpark, Sea Life Caverns, Bowling, Mini Golf...pretty much everything there is to do there. Ava was so brave and went on so many of the rides at Galaxyland and the waterslide all by herself at the Waterpark.

7. We took Ava to the city to see her cousin Emma and to get her haircut. She loved, loved the pampering and had so much fun at the salon. Ava had a perma-grin the whole time and Lauren did a great job. We took the two girls shopping too and Ava had so much fun snapping pictures...she's quite the little photographer.