Little Bundle...BIG Surprise!!!

WOW we had quite the weekend!! On Sunday I started having some contractions but not super regular, so finally I called the midwife and she told me to see how I felt in an hour and so I waited but they were only getting worse so we drove to the hospital and I kept thinking that they were gonna just send us home because I was thinking it was going to be a false alarm but sure enough I was at a five, and he was born about 2 hours after we got there. (I was just sure that we were there prematurely and they would send me home, I kept telling Josh let's just go home but good thing we stayed!) We named him Troy Joshua Hakes. He was 5 lbs 12oz and 19 inches. He was born on Sunday June 28th, 2009 at 3:09pm. (one day off to share his Birthday with his Grandma Hakes) Luckily I got an epidural and he is doing very well! I feel so blessed!! I delivered him at 35 weeks and the recovery is going well!

Unfortunately the camera date is off but I'm glad that at least we remembered to bring the camera! I fall more in love with this little guy everyday! It's crazy to think that I could still be pregnant for another month. I'm so grateful for all the help I have recieved especially my mom and mother-in-law who have helped out a ton!! We were definately plesently surprised with his arrival! We love you Troy!!

34 weeks and counting

I'm 34 weeks as of Saturday. I took a picture we could see how big I'm getting. My brother immediately said, "The camera makes you look smaller and I agree I'm feeling bigger then I feel the picture shows." I went to the Doctors today and it turns out that Baby Brother has turned and is now in the breech position. They said we won't start worrying about that til my next appointment in two weeks, although they did recommend lots of swimming! I guess the difference in gravity can make them go back to the right spot I guess. That's definately better then any alternitive. Hopefully he'll cooperate. The midwife said, "Of course he's a boy so he's not asking for any directions!" I got a kick out of that! I'll keep you posted on that!

The biggest thing lately that we've been up to is my brother, Karl's, wedding! He married a wonderful girl Leslie (Stokes) Kohler on June 13, 2009. We are so happy to have her in the family! I don't think I could ever have asked for a better sister-in-law! I'm having some camera issues but to get all the best pictures you can look at my very talented cousin's blog who did the wedding photos among other things and did an amazing job... http://conniesowards.blogspot.com/ I wanted to say to thanks to Connie, Karen and Barbara for all the help they were and all the awesome things they did for the wedding/reception! (And probably Ben too)

I'm in great need of some updating but I'm just gonna do a little bit tonight. These pictures are of Hailey and her sidewalk chalk which she loves! I think that it would never get old for her. I love it because by the time we're done she has it absolutely everywhere! And look at how flexible she is!!