Polar Bear Plunge 2009

Yes my friends the Polar Bear Plunge happened again and they even added a few members. The old members are Christian (wearing the blue GIRL swim trunks. Don't ask!!!!), Russell, Tavia, and Sklyer. The new members are Shirley, Alexa, and Tyler. The water was probably 30 degrees and the wind chill when they got out probably made it feel like negative 20. This video is actually the second jump for Christian and Russell. Of course I had camera difficulties the first time they jumped but you get the picture. They are all crazy but it was GREAT entertainment. Hope you all enjoy as well.

Dear Santa

We are ready for you to come visit. We have our Christmas tree, Santa hats, and snow. What more do we need?

1 month old. REALLY?????

Where does the time go? Laynee is already a month old? Life has been crazy busy and I have not had much time to blog as you can see. These pictures were taken when Laynee was just a week old and she has already changed so much (more recent pictures to follow). I'm still trying to adjust to having two kids around and trying to figure out some sort of schedule. Is that possible????
Kylee is still not real interested in Laynee other than the past few days she has taken it upon herself to torment the poor little thing. For one reason or another she has decided that it is funny to step on Laynee's hands when I'm changing her diaper. She has even gone so far as to try to step on her head. Really? Who does that and why does she think that she can do that? Argh. Then when I try to tell her not to do that she looks at me and laughs. Other than that she has been pretty good with her.
Laynee thus far has been an outstanding baby and is changing daily. It's been a HUGE adjustment having her around but one that I would not change for the world. I can't wait until she gets old enough that her and Kylee can play together but I will enjoy my time with her while she sleeps ALL day long. We love you Laynee and we couldn't be more happy that you are in our lives.

Dear Grandma Mason

My daddy refuses to hold me while I'm dressed in this Utes outfit. My mommy on the other hand thinks it's rather cute and will continue to dress me in it. Thank you!!!!!

Laynee McKell Mason

Ok so I have been a total slacker about blogging but I have had my hands full the past few weeks. So here is the story...
On Monday November 2, I went to my standard dr appointment with hopes that my dr would just start me but instead she just decided to strip my membranes. So while walking out of the dr office my water broke. At the time I didn't realize that my water was broken and I had to go get some blood work done so while I was waiting to get that done I was texting my friend Mindy about my situation and thanks to her I realized that my water broke. So I walked back over to the hospital to have them check to see if it really was broken and sure enough it was. I got admitted at 11:30 and the labor process was really easy compared to the last one and Laynee finally showed her cute little face at 7:49 p.m. I'll take 15 minutes of pushing instead of 3 hours of pushing like I did with Kylee. Laynee weighed in at 6lbs 14 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
I think Kylee is liking her new little sister although I'm not exactly sure she is 100% sure of what is going on. Every time Laynee cries or makes a little squeal Kylee will say "ne ne" and point to the baby. She also walks around the house all day and says "baby baby baby" on and on and on. I think it's more to get our attention than anything but the kid has to do something right?
I know one thing is for sure.... Christian is a huge sucker for little girls and he loves to snuggle with Laynee. As much as he wants a boy I think he really really really enjoys having little girls around.
I am doing really well and my recovery with this pregnancy has been EXTREMELY easy and I am almost feeling up to par again. I just wish I could start the exercise routine again but I still have a few more weeks before that will happen. In the meantime I will enjoy my time with my girls and my AWESOME husband. We have been so blessed in so many ways and I would not trade it for the world.

Halloween 2009

Halloween was loads of fun this year. We started out carving our pumpkin then ended up at Christian's parents house to do a little trick or treating. We ended up taking our pumpkin to Christian's parents house so we could at least see the finished product all lit up. It actually didn't turn out all that bad.
Kylee was not too sure about trick or treating at first but caught on really really fast. She wanted to walk to all the houses and carry her mel-mo bucket. After we hit a few houses we came back and Kylee helped grandpa Mason hand out the candy to all the kids. I think she might have had just as much fun doing that as she did doing the trick or treating herself.
I on the other hand should have stayed home on bed rest like the doctor ordered. I came home with swollen ankles and feet and now my feet look like shrek feet. O'well. It was so worth it to watch Kylee get all dressed up and excited about the night. Thanks grandma and grandpa mason for letting us bombard you for the night. We had loads of fun and I hope everyone else did too.

Once there was a snowman

This is Kylee's first snowman. Oh and don't mind that Kylee totally looks like a little boy in this picture. I should have been a little more prepared and put a coat on her but I guess I'm just used to the St. George weather and didn't really think about putting her coat on. Brilliant mother I am huh? She loved being out in the snow and loved the snowman her daddy made for her. Every time we went outside she would say smo mo (snowman). I'm so not prepared for the snow but like it or not here it comes and I'm sure Kylee will have a blast in it.