Welcome Graham!

We had a new arrival on Saturday, June 6th. Graham Ryan Everett was born at 11:14 pm, weighed 6.8 lbs and is 20.5 inches. His delivery was on the quick side, as we got to the hospital at 10:00 pm. I had been having contractions off and on, throughout the evening as Todd and I went out to dinner with some friends, took the baby-sitter home, and started watching a movie on tv. It wasn't until 9:30 that I really got convinced that I was in serious labor. I just kept thinking that the contractions would stop, since that had been the pattern for the previous week. Luckily, we delivered at our local (tiny) hospital, so we didn't have far to go.
It was such a relief to have our baby here, safe and sound! The delivery was a little frightening because the cord was wrapped really tightly around his neck twice. But, after a minute or two, he was crying with the best of them and is just perfect.
Todd went back home around 2:00 a.m. and had big news to share with the kids when they woke up Sunday morning! ("The stork came during the night!" j/k)

The kids came to see me and Graham right after church on Sunday afternoon. Pretty impressive that Todd got them up and ready for our 8:30 church after his long night.

Truman was so cute with the baby. He has been looking forward to this for a long time, and was very interested in helping to get Graham's room ready along with his clothes and diapers. He loves to hold Graham whenever he gets the chance. In fact, tonight, as we were tucking him in, he was crying because "I didn't get to hold the baby tonight!" He often walks into my room and asks, "Where's my baby?" When he is talking to Graham, he always addresses him as baby Graham. "Hi, baby Graham!"

That's all I have time for tonight!

Third Weekend in May

Todd planned a hike at Zion's with his brother and some friends, and my mother-in-law was kind enough to offer to have him bring the kids, too! They spent a hot afternoon on the "red rocks" on Friday and did lots of climbing. James (son of Todd's co-worker, Mike) Jacob, Emma, Parker and Truman.

Truman being spotted by Mike.

Second Weekend in May

This year Truman was included in our ward's Fathers and Sons campout. The boys had a grand, old time overnighting with Todd. And Emma and I lived it up by renting a video, eating out and painting our toenails together. We also took our time browsing at the library and really stocked up on books without Truman to hurry us along.

Emma's Baptism

On May 2, Emma was baptized. The program was so nice, and it was wonderful to have both grandparents here, along with Todd's brother, Ted, with two of his boys. We are so proud of Emma. She has always had a desire to choose the right, and to learn as much as she can about Heavenly Father's plan. We are blessed to be her parents.

Emma with Mackenzie, Hope, Heidi, Aimee, and Aubrey. What great little friends to come and support her on a special day.

At the end of April, Todd's sister, Stephanie and her family came for a few days. Tyler enjoyed playing with the boys, and he named Truman, "Buddy." I love the look on Tyler's face in this photo. He's such a personality!

Jonathan with cute Haylie.

Emma and Julie modeling their new pajamas from Aunt Stacey.