Elizabeth Marie

Here are some pictures that were taken by a camera and not the webcam.

Our Newest Addition

At 3pm today, Vanessa started having contractions and by 330 had to wake up Jim because they were really intense and close together. When she got to the hospital at 4pm, she was dilated to a 5. At 530pm, her water was broken and in 20 minutes she went from being dilated to a 5 to a 10 and Elizabeth Marie Wuehler was born at 556pm weighing 7lbs 9oz and 19 inches long. Both Vanessa and Elizabeth are doing well. Vanessa received her wish and went into labor on her own instead of having t o be induced on Monday the 20th. Also, Vanessa achieved her goal of completing her first non-medicated birth! Way to go! Better pictures will come soon. These were taken on the webcam.

Happy Birthday

Yesterday was my 28th birthday. Can you believe it? I can't! Nothing exciting was planned except for Jim and I got a babysitter, thanks Becky, and went to go see HP6 that afternoon. I thought it was fun that it came out on my b-day especially since Jim and I are big fans. We both really enjoyed the movie and the opportunity to hang out with out Isaac and Isaac was more than thrilled to play with "his Becky!" When we got home from the movies, Becky's mom, Shannon, dropped off some balloons and cupcakes for me. Isaac was so excited. He kept saying to me, "It's happy birthday time." After putting some candles in the cupcakes and Jim and Isaac singing to me, Isaac helped me blow out my candles and happily ate his cupcake. That is how I celebrated my birthday this year.

ksl.com - Protesters stage

ksl.com - Protesters stage "kiss-in" near LDS temple

Shared via AddThis

Almost there

Well, I officially have 8 days left until my doctor will induce me and I am 38 weeks pregnant (9 1/2 months). I am secretly hoping that I will go into labor on my own either on the 18th, 19th or 20th before I reach the hospital. I have been having more and more contractions and severe cramping which is telling me that it could be soon. I was even woken up last night with contractions. I had my last doctors visit on Friday and he said that I was VERY favorable to go into labor so for the first time in my pregnant history, he actually told me that this next week I need to take it really easy and stay out of the heat. I think I would just keep doing what I have been doing like going to my step and boot camp classes but my doctor is out of town this week and my parents don't come until Saturday the 18th. Not to mention that Jim and I have HP6 tickets for my birthday on the 15th and I don't want this baby to interfere with that. I know, my priorities are a little mixed up. So anyways, we will be adding another addition to our family soon. We are all very excited and Isaac keeps talking about his "baby sister" more and more.

BBQ and Fireworks

k

We had a great time last night for the Fourth. We had 15 people over last night including kids for a BBQ and fireworks. I was so worried about the weather since it was supposed to storm in the evening but it never did. It ended up being the perfect temperature outside for our activities. Everyone brought many wonderful salads, homemade ice creams, chips and of course plenty of hamburgers and hot dogs for the grill. The kids had a ton of fun playing with water balloons and throwing them at us adults. It was the first time for some, including Isaac, with playing with water balloons. I think I am going to need to go to Walmart and get some more. They were such a hit! Another big hit was the Monster Snaps. The kids had a great time throwing them on the ground and hearing them "snap." For the adults, I think everyone just enjoyed being able to have "adult" conversations and actually eat their meal while the kids were occupied with all the toys in the backyard. Man, I am sure going to miss having a yard when we move! As it got later, we moved to the front and started playing with sparklers and the bigger fireworks. Surprisingly, all of the kids did a FANTASTIC job with the sparklers. I was a little bit nervous. Isaac liked watching the bigger fireworks and would go and help Jim light them and then quickly run away. Towards the end of our run with the fireworks, we walked across the street so we could see the big fireworks show in the sky that was being set off by the Stadium of Fire. Isaac LOVED that! I can't wait to take him to the fireworks show at Disneyland. He was talking and describing what they looked like to him in the sky. My favorite response to some red ones was, "Baby eggs!"Finally, after everything was cleaned up and put away, it was 11:30pm. It was a long day! Jim put Isaac to bed and headed off to work then I retired to bed too thankful the fun filled day was finally done with. However, I did wake up in the morning to Isaac wanting to set off MORE fireworks and then to a crying child with disappointment when I told him there wasn't anymore.

Fourth of July Parade

Thanks to Becky's friends who camped out all night, Isaac and I were able to join them and watch the big parade. We wouldn't have a chance of even seeing it if it wasn't for them since you can camp out starting at 3pm the night before. I brought them all doughnuts to say thanks. And a big thanks to Hilary who let me sit in her chair for the parade instead of on the ground. It was so much more comfortable with my ever expanding belly.
It was a great parade and Isaac really enjoyed himself. Actually it is the second largest Fourth of July Parade in Utah besides Salt Lake City. There were marching bands, bagpipes, tanks, plenty of military, big balloons, floats and more. The weather was a little bit funny, but I welcomed the rain with open arms for the few minutes that the clouds opened up. It felt really good. I was freakin hot! Even with sunsceen, we both got a little sun. I was secretly hoping that it would rain again by the end of the parade for another cool down. I am sure that others would disagree with me.
Here are some pictures of Isaac's favorite floats that came by. He loved waving to everyone and would get so excited when sirens would go on, cannon's would blast, guns were fired or even when people would throw him candy.

Ooh! There's Going To Be Fireworks!

A Little Bit Naughty

I decided to throw a little bit naughty bridal shower for my neighbor, Becky. We are very close with her and her family. She is getting married at the end of July and since she always introduces me to people as the "older sister she never wanted," I thought it would be fitting to throw her this type of shower. This is the only picture that is really appropriate. She received a ton of lingerie and fun goodies for her honeymoon. Everyone had a great time and I am glad that she let me do this for her.

Balloon Fest

3

As part of the Freedom Days Festival here in Provo, Utah, for 3 days they have a Balloon Fest. Best of all, its FREE! Jim took Isaac this year since I wasn't feeling well and didn't want to be there by 6am. Basically there are a ton of hot air balloons and you can walk around and look at them when they are being set up and then they go up into the sir and play games. Of course there is also tons of people and music. It is something fun to do that the kids really like. I am sad that I missed it but glad that Jim and Isaac had such a great time.

Update on Vanessa

Well, I am slowly making my way to having this baby. I am still going to the gym 5-6 days a week even though some days are seeming a bit more trying. I lost my mucous plug a little over the week ago and since then I have been cramping a ton both in front and in my back. Some of these cramps are becoming VERY painful. When I went to the doctors on Monday, he said that the gym is doing me good and to keep going. I was very happy to hear this since I was sure he was going to tell me to stop going with my cramps. I am addicted to dips and snicker so I don't see how not going would even be an option. Anyways, I have also been feeling tons of pressure and I was told that I am 70% effaced and dilated to a 1. I guess the effacement would explain the pressure. I know that I can stay this way for weeks, but I am hoping that I will go into labor on my own just a day or two before my July 20th inducement day. I am also measuring 38 instead of 36 which makes me hope that this is a big baby.

Fun Days

Jim and I took Isaac to go see the movie, "Monsters vs. Aliens" at the dollar theatre. This was Isaac first "official" movie that he saw. Man, I am going to miss the dollar theatre. The three of us paid a total of $1.50 to see this movie. What a better way to take a 2 year old to the movies for the first time. We figured that if he didn't like it, then we were only out $1.50 instead of $26. Turns out Isaac LOVED the movie theatre. He loved being able to drink a soda and eat popcorn while watching a movie on such a big screen. He was excited through the whole thing. Now as far as the movie goes, I have seen better but I really enjoyed watching him.



I also have been taking Isaac to Veteran's Pool here in Provo to cool off. This is a picture of one of their pools. We spend most of the time in there. Isaac has so much fun going down the little water slides, playing with all the knobs and wheels that he can turn to shoot water and standing underneath buckets that fill up and dump water on you. The plus side for me is that the deepest this pool gets is about 2 1/2 feet which is perfect for Isaac to move in and for me to sit or lay in. It has been heaven for me to just sit in the cool water and chill out from the warm weather and be able to watch Isaac have such a great time.