Blessings

 We are so blessed.  TJ was able to give Holden a blessing. His mom was able to come be here for the blessing and to meet Holden. After she left I realized I didn't get any pictures of her with her newest grandson. I hate when I forget to take pictures. We had a great visit with her. We are blessed by great family. I am amazed by my two boys every day.

Des was so ready to run to the nursery and play

2 Months

These two months as a family of four have just flown by. Here is what we have been up to.

Holden's bathtime



look at that belly button



a visit from great grandma



Desmonds first goosegg



brothers



Desmond was testing all the baby gear



My men



Holdens first trip to Lake Tahoe!



Catching some rays



Happy 4th of July!



Another day at the Lake. Desmond loved this seal

Sweet Babies

Surprise!



39 weeks

Desmond eating breakfast

We have had a busy week. I went into my doctor for an ultra sound to check the baby's weight and size before delivery. They called me in for an early appointment, and by the end of the day T.J. and I were heading to the hospital to start the induction process. My doctor gave me a choice of a week on bedrest or getting induced. Funny how labor is a better choice then bedrest with a toddler.

It was overall a good delivery.  I was contracting on my own when we arrived to the hospital so I didn't start my pitosin drip until 4am.  My doctor came in the morning and broke my water and then contractions really started to pick up so I got my epidural. The first dose didn't take so I got a very nice second dose and then was really happy.  At 1:15 my nurse checked me and I was dilated to a five. 15 minutes later I was worried that my epidural was wearing off. The nurse rushed in and said we were ready to have a baby! We had to wait for my doctor to arrive. She walked in the room, shoved her arms into a rob and caught Holden just in time. It was amazing! I only had to push one time and he came out with the most amazing head of dark hair.

He has been a quiet baby so far, but I am sure that will change soon. I think he looks like a Eudy, but I do see some of Desmond and the Wolfe side in him too. I forgot how small and precious newborns are. Holden was born at 1:50 on May 24th. He was 7lbs 10oz and 19 1/2 inches. Amost exactly the same stats as his older brother.



The brothers first meeting

Monterey

 

TJ and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary this August, and wanted to celebrate before the baby arrives. We quickly decided on a weekend trip to Monterey California. After an interesting drive through the snow over Donner Summit we were in beautiful Monterey.  We spent time at the Aquarium and wandering Cannery Row. We also were able to do the 17 mile drive through Pebble Beach. That drive was incredible, so many pretty sights. We had a great time and Desmond enjoyed spending the weekend with Grandma and Grandpa Eudy. I look forward to 10 more great years with my amazing husband.

The touch pools at the aquarium

My 34 week pregnant belly

Standing under a wave

Pebble beach

Fun in Overalls

Desmond figured out how to get out of his overalls. The pictures show the process. He thought it was so funny walking around with his pants around his ankles.



Easter

Easter Sunday

Dang stickers, get off of there!

I think this egg was on the floor soon after this picture

Did you know there is candy in this egg?

hunting for easter eggs, he mostly liked playing in the rocks

20/30

I am so behind in blogging. I was originally going to try and backtrack all the time I have missed, but that plan is out and now I am starting anew.  The latest news for us is Desmond is now 20 months old and I am 30 weeks pregnant.

Desmond started swimming lessons this month to get ready for summer. He loves being in the water splashing and blowing bubbles. It is especially fun because his cousin Truxton is taking the class with us. Desmond has loved having his cousin so close. They play so well and Desmond loves to see baby TT as he would say. 

Des also got his first haircut this week. It was sad to see all his baby curls go but it looks like his hair will still have some wave to it, and he looks so handsome and big now.  He was so good through the haircut sitting very still. The only excitement was when he was allowed to hold the trimmer and he almost cut his own hair with it.

I am 30 weeks pregnant now, only 10 more weeks to go until we meet this new baby boy. TJ and I are still trying to agree on a name we both like. We may be deciding that in the hospital.  This pregnancy seems to have gone by fast, but maybe that is because I am chasing a toddler all around. I don't think Desmond is aware that he will soon be a big brother, he does know there is some correlation between my belly and the word baby.