Baby Dreyson

Dreyson Jay Hess born Nov. 12 2009 7.15 oz 20 in long

We are so blessed to have our little guy enter our home and become part of our family. But, he did not come exactly how I thought he would. Yes, everything went fine-but just not how I expected. First off this pregnancy was a lot like the others except I had less morning sickness-bonus right? Yes, except I was ready for this pregnancy to be over at 7 months-by then I felt huge, and I had a few people tell me I looked huge-well one told me she thought I was about to pop (not a nice thing to ever say to a pregnant person-c'mon people!)
Anyway-my only solace was that I only gained 30 pounds this pregnancy-that is 3 pounds less then I did with Jaxon and Kenli-so there. Next I was just sure he would come a week early-Jaxon and Kenli did-but no he only showed up 4 days early. I was sure my labor would be short. After all Kenli's was only 6 hrs. and everyone I knew said that there 3 child came quickly. Well not so for me. Contractions started at midnight-but were sporadic-came consistently by 3 am we went to the hospital around 5 am. At the hosptial I was dialated to a 5 but my contractions were 5 minutes apart-so they told me to walk the halls. Walk the halls--what I am in pain here. Walk, walk, walk--ok I am tired- no more walking---I want my epidural! Epidural yeah--that feels better. What my doctor isn't here-she is at the other hospital-ok wait--wait--wait-atleast I have my epidural. Ok so my contractions are still coming and last 3 1/2 min at a time-I am so glad I can't feel it-but my baby is in stress so now I have to wear a pokey oxygen mask-wait wait. Where is my Dr.-not here-someone call her Dr. she was suppose to be here by now-this baby is coming soon. FINALLY--my Dr. shows up--1,2,3,4 pushes ok he is here-YAY! And that is pretty much how it went, so never will I say how my labor will go-because truth is you really just don't know.

On a more emotional note: The whole pregnancy birthing process is such a miracle. I just kept thinking this is so amazing that our bodies can do such a thing. With each new birth I just see the miracle that much clearer. I cannot express the joy that I felt when they placed my new little boy in my arms-my heart truly lept. I am so grateful that Heavenly Father has given me this special blessing of being a mother to His precious children.

Halloween

Halloween night we took the kids to this awesome Halloween carnival our town puts on. They do this huge trunk or treat, have fun entertainment, and they have a lot of carnival games for the kids to play. Kenli really liked petting the animals at the petting zoo until a goat tried to eat her tutu. For about 3 days after she would say that goat tried to eat my dress. It was pretty funny. Kenli got to visit the Disney Princesses and Cinderella even painted her face. She was so excited it was hard for her to sit still. Jaxon liked most of the games, although I think he would have been content just playing on the playground that was there.






Halloween Day we finally got around to carving our pumpkins. We had been having some cooler weather but Halloween Day I think it got up to 90 degrees. That night for trick or treating it was probably in the hight 70's. So, we always carve our pumpkins and then let the kids paint them. We thought the kids were old enough and would want to help us gut the pumpkins, but Jaxon freaked when he had the slimy stuff on his hands. I don't know about this kid, but he absolutely hates to get food and other things on his hands and face. Kenli actually liked it and wanted to help.



Jaxon's preschool also threw a Halloween party. They all dressed up, shared candy, and made great Halloween decorations. He really had a blast.


So all in all the kids had plenty of Halloween fun this year. The Sat. before Halloween our ward put on a chili cookoff and a trunk or treat party for the kids. The weather was perfect and the kids had so much fun. Jaxon was done asking for candy after about the 4th car, all he wanted to do was play. Kenli on the other hand couldn't get enough candy, and even though she stuggled to raise her pumpkin bag for the next treat she wasn't going to let anyone touch her candy bag.

At the Drive In

A few weeks ago we took the kids to a community event. We were to bring boxes to make our own cars-then watch an outdoor movie. The kids absolutely loved it. Chris was a little unsure about it because 1 it was during a BYU football game, and 2 it was hosted by another church. I think he was afraid we would be preached to-but then I said well what a good opportunity for us to share our religion too. Too bad nobody tried to preach to us-everyone was just really nice, and everyone seemed to be having a lot of fun. After the movie the kids did not want to get rid of their cars. Unfortunately we could only fit one in our car-but it was well used for a week or so. We will definitely go to another car and movie night if there is one in the future.