Girls Reunion #5

Sierra. Maya. Moriah. Trek. Sarah. Cheyenne. Summer
Sarah. Maya. Cheyenne. Sierra. Trek. Moriah. Summer

Last weekend was the annual Girls Reunion in Greer. Greer because of baby Trek (sorry girls-we missed Mexico). As usual it was wonderful to see everyone. We spent the weekend in a small cabin, with sporadic hot water (I had two cold showers), but enjoyed each others company and catching up. For five years we have been gathering for a weekend. It is one of my favorite, most rewarding weekends of the year. Thank you all for coming! I miss you already.

Planting the Garden

The garden is planted!! Finally! Good team work got the job done. Our dirt is not the best, our starts are weak, but we did it! And I am hopeful.

Some funny words...

While cutting Canyon's hair he got a nervous look on his face and tears in his eyes, touched his head and said "It's all gone for a minute? It's all gone."

I gave Canyon blueberries and Cheerios for breakfast. He immediately ate all the blueberries and drank all the milk then asked for more blueberries. I told him no and to please eat his cereal. He told me "More blueberries. I tell Dad. I miss my Dad. I miss her."

After nap yesterday he sweetly leaned up against me a smiled and said "I glad you home mom."

A quick visit

Paho and Leigh were on there way from Oakland to Denton and stopped by my Mom's for a pit stop. The boys and I enjoyed a morning of visiting and breakfast. Canyon kept Auntie Leigh busy trekking her around my Mom's gardens. Paho dunked Canyon's head in the fish pond. Good thing Canyon likes water. They got to meet baby Trek for the first time. We already miss them and hope next time is a longer visit.

Camping With Dad

Gary thought it would be fun to camp in the back yard with Canyon. Canyon thought it was GREAT. He was so excited. Gary can't wait to really take Canyon camping.

Setting up the tent.

Trying out the bed.

Roasting marshmallows and making "marshmallow sammies."

Trek watching all the fun.

Our life the past month...

We brought our second baby home from the hospital!

I celebrated Mother's Day with two sweet boys. And one big handsome husband who planted two beautiful rose bushes on my arbor in the back yard.

We attempted to take a family photo. This was our best shot. Next time we will ask someone to take it for us.

Trek got a bath. If he looks nervous he is. His big brother was "helping" and poured water over his head.

Canyon decided to share his blankets with baby Trek. This was a turning point.

Trek & Canyon. Canyon thought Trek's tummy sounded like a drum when he pounded it. Trek screamed.

What will next month bring...

April 28th, 2009

08:00-Arrived in the OB department for induction. 11 days past the first due date. 5 days past the second due date. Ready for a baby.

09:00-Prostaglandin gel applied. Gary excited for contractions to start. Canyon being dropped off at Summer's by my mom. Very controlled environment.

10:00-First contractions. Excited. Nervous. Excited.

11:00-No longer excited. Gary still excited. Contractions hurt. Dealing with the pain. 4cm dilated.

12:00-6cm dilated. Contractions unmanageable. In my mind considering epidural. Not sure what is happening.

12:08-Wanting to push. No time for epidural. Nurse calling for Dr to come immediately for delivery. Pain.

12:12-Dr arrived. Able to push.

12:18-Baby born. Tears. TOTAL relief. Sweet boy in my arms. Can't believe it's over. Total HAPPINESS.

TREK BLUE KIRKMAN
Born: April, 28th 2009 12:18pm

Weight: 6lbs 9ounces

Length: 19inches

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