Blogging to pass the time

You always hear "once you're kids are in school- you're always sick!" Well, it's so true! Unfortunetely, Noah started off last week with what he calls a "scratchy voice", cough & sore throat that he passed on to Mack & now Sam- only their version came with 104 degree fevers! So, Isabel & I have been quaratined to the bedrooms upstairs until Len finally took Sam to the doctor yesterday. He said the doctor's reaction to the news that we have a 3 week at home scared him & now Isabel & I are living at my parents house! I feel like such a slug- having my Mom bring me lunch while I sit on the couch watching daytime TV (which really sucks by the way)! I would usually enjoy this kind of break, but not when I know Len is home taking care of our 2 sick boys (Noah's better now). Thank goodness for great Daddy's! I think Len's enjoying being home with the boys all day, even though it's under yucky circumstances! I can't wait to get home too!

Girly girl

Nobody's going to have to wonder if Bella's a girl!!!

Happy Halloween!

We had such a fun Halloween! I pictured me staying home by the fire with Isabella, while the boys went out trick or treating in the snow. It turned out to be like 70 degrees! It reminded me of my Halloween's in back Scottsdale running from house to house in boxers & a t-shirt (unfortunetely boxers were the style back then- it wasn't just me!) I wasn't crazy enough to take Bella out trick or treating, even with the good weather, but we did go to my parents for chili! It was fun! Noah was Luke Skywalker or Obi One Kinobi, depending on which day you asked him. Sam & Mack were fireman & Bella had a cute costume that we put on for a second to take this picture & then put in the DI pile. I guess I should've saved my money! She did look soooooooo cute in it though! I still don't know for sure what kind of animal it is supposed to be! She's so cute it doesn't matter! Did I mention that she's REALLY good too? Seriously- I don't want to jinx it, but she is so mellow so far! We are all loving having her around- she has a slimy head most of the time from all the little boy kisses :)

She's arrived!

We are overjoyed at the arrival of

Isabella Naomi

October 18, 2008 11:35

She made her appearance after I was uncomfortable & complaining all day Saturday!!! Now I feel bad! I made cookies & we played with the kids all day, then we went to Target to walk around & get a few things when I started really feeling awful. We came home & I laid on the couch for about 5 minutes when suddenly Pop! My water burst! We went to the hospital at 6:30 pm & I was in a lot of pain, but it didn't last too long (thank you epidural)! Bella was born at 11:35 pm with no problems whatsoever. She surprised us with all her dark brown hair! She's sooooooooooo beautiful that these pictures do not do her justice! She's absolutely perfect & gorgeous & (drumroll).........mellow! Yes! She's such a pleasure to have around :) We REALLY struggled with her name because we settled on 2 great names, so choosing just one was so difficult. We ended up using both, but then couldn't decide which one to use as the first & which as the middle! We debated right until we had to sign the paperwork. We ended up with Isabella because Len thought Bella (meaning beautiful in Portuguese) was the best girl's name when he was on his mission in Brazil. He's always wanted his little beautiful girl! Naomi means Pleasant One, which she so is! It's also after a wonderful friend who passed away in January, and who I thought about often after I found out we were expecting. We think her name is so perfect for her, because she is beautiful & pleasant! We are so in love! The boys think she is the greatest thing ever too & they are always trying to "help" with her! We feel so blessed with our 4 wonderful kids!

No real news yet

So, I guess this baby girl is definetely NOT going to obey her Mommy! I'm now preparing for a spirited, stubborn & adorable little missy! I can't wait to meet her, hold her, smell her & snuggle her. It's just taking TOO long! Ahhhhh! For all you out there that go over by weeks, I'm sure I sound like a whiny little brat, and maybe I am, but I've now gone over 5 days longer than I ever have before. So, technically I am entitled to whine, cry & act generally irritated all the time.

Here's a fun survey from Jana's blog to cheer me up:

Four Random Things I Like About My Husband:
1. He actually has good taste in decorating, but doesn't butt in too much about it
2. He gets down on the floor & plays with the kids everyday
3. He can fix anything
4. He's a passionate conservative, who also recycles everything possible & loves animals! We DO exist!

Four Jobs I've Had:
1. Mommy & housekeeper
2. Bank trainer
3. Shoe sales (the best perks ever)
4. Preschool teacher

Movies I've Watched More Than Once:
1. Sleepless in Seattle
2. Fun with Dick & Jane
3. Midsummer Night's Dream
4. The Incredibles

Four TV Shows I Watch
1. Grey's Anatomy
2. Survivor
3. Oprah
4. Anything on Discovery or History channel (the last is because of Len!)

Four Places I've Been:
1. London
2. St. Thomas
3. San Diego
4. Washington DC

Four Of My Favorite Foods:
1. Soft, homeade sugar cookies
2. Enchiladas
3. Chips & Salsa
4. Potato anything

Four Places I Would Like To Visit:
1. Australia
2. Brazil
3. Germany
4. Central America

Four Things I Am Looking Forward To In The Coming Year:
1. GIVING BIRTH & meeting baby Ayers!
2. Christmas
3. Not working outside home (hopefully!!!!!!)
4. Kids' birthdays- my favorite!

Obey your Mommy PLEASE!

Dear Baby Girl,
Remember that appointment we had on Tuesday where the doctor reminded us that he's going out of town tomorrow? Well, that means that you may have some weirdo delivery you if you don't come out TODAY! I don't know if I can keep you safe & warm in my womb until the 20th when he gets back. Your brothers were all born early- don't you want to join the club? I know you're all healthy & strong because I can feel you kicking my hip bone everyday & pushing against my bladder with strong force. We are excited to meet you, so please consider coming out today & making your Mommy a very happy woman. We will love you just the same whenever you choose to come out though! Well, I'm off for a jog.
Love,
Mommy

Everyday feels like a week

Everything is washed, put away, organized. Duhh! Why did I do that? It's going to be a LONG 3 weeks (or hopefully less) until the baby arrives! I saw a tag on a friends blog about what makes you quirky. There are oh so many to choose from, but for sure my ridiculous need to be on top of everything at all times makes me quirky- I think- or maybe it's called OCD. The scary thing is I've relaxed a ton, but not so much when I'm pregant.


We're trying to keep busy! It rained today & feels like fall for the first time. Len took the boys hiking & searching for snow in the mountains, while I stayed home patching holes in the walls!

Len & I went to the Leann Rimes concert last night, and took pics just in case it was our last night out for awhile! She is soooooooooo awesome in concert! Love her! My feet were killing me & I look like a whale, but it was worth it!

Now....what should we do today? Hmmmmmm
I'll try to think of 2 other quirky things about myself. One is that I have to have everything even (again- could be seen as an OCD thing)! Like, if I step in water it drives me CRAZY that one foot is wet & not the other. Or, if I get scratched, bumped etc...I'll actually scratch the other side just to make it even. So, I guess 4 kids is a really good thing for me!
I also am a medical show junkie. I really don't watch much TV, but when I do I can't get enough of anything medical. My Dad laughs at me because whenever I work over at their house, I am glued to Discovery Health & he happens to walk down everytime there is a birth story on. He asks me "how many births can you watch"? A million- I'll never get sick of watching people give birth & bawling my eyes out. It drives Len crazy because sometimes I try to diagnose our family based on an episode of Grey's Anatomy or Real Life in the ER! It's my guilty pleasure.