For some reason I wasn't able to edit my last post and get this picture of Nonna and Gannon in there. Have to have Gannon with all of his Grandparents!!

Gannon Tyler 3-26-11

Friday, March 25th I had a hair appointment, needed to take the car in to get serviced, put Gannon's carseat in the car, and needed to make it to see our Kaylee bug in her school's Spring Performance. I made it through all but during Kaylee's performace I was hoping and praying for my water not to break. Gannon cooperated and settled down after a while. After putting the girls to bed that night I started getting "Braxton Hicks" which was a common occurance at this point. After a few I looked at JC and said that these may not be Braxton Hicks but could be real contractions. After timing them I decided to walk around a bit to see if they went away. The contractions decreased and so I went to bed thinking ok, they were Braxton Hicks. I was rudely woken up by some sharp but irrgegular contractions....I called the doc. Because Gannon had gotten himself into a transverse position (sideways inside) they did not want my water breaking so she told me to go into L&D to get evaluated. I felt a little silly walking in because my contractions were so irregular that I thought for sure I wasn't in labor as did the nurse. Well after an ultrasound to see if Lil G was still in the same position, monitoring my contractions, and calling the doctor back I was given a bracelet. JC said, "wait are they admitting you?!" I said "noooo we will be going home." WRONG! A rush of nurses came into the room and they informed me I was being taken into the OR to have a C-Section in about 20 minutes! WHAT!? I was definatly not prepared for that bit of news, I thought for sure I was headed home. Our sweet Gannon was born on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 2:11am (2 weeks early). I was terrified to have a C-section since I had not had to have one with the girls and was so sad that I could not hold him right away. JC stayed with him and Daddy took good care of him. I could not believe what a blonde beautiful baby he is and from the moment I saw him, I fell in love with him. Even though he is our third baby I still find myself checking to see if he is breathing and anxious with every little noise he makes. There is a love for this little man that I cannot describe. It is a love that is just as intense as what I have for his precious two big sisters but different at the same time. I pray that he takes his time growing up and I mean just into his toddler years. He is my last baby and I want to cherish every wonderful moment that I am given. I think the greatest thing I have ever done in my life and ever will do is becoming a Mommy. I truely am blessed beyond belief!

Mom...I need pic's of you and Chad with Lil G! Insert here -----> ;)

I pitty any and all future girlfriends because Mommy Bear and big sisters will be watching! ;)

My Bugs

About 45 minutes ago, 4 years ago I was laying in bed when my water broke and I was on my way to the hospital with JC to meet our first baby girl......Kaylee Bug!!! Kaylee was born on Friday March 9, 2007 at 3:43 am. It was a hard labor but when it was over it was over and I got to hold the most beautiful baby girl in my arms. Kaylee was a great, easy, and mellow baby from the beginning. As she grew, she grew into quite the little character always making us laugh with her crazy little expressions and her outrageous sayings. I can't believe that tomorrow she will offically be 4 years old. She has grown into such an awesome little girl who at times tests her boundaries but is a sweetheart and wonderful through and through. I am very proud to be her mommy and so blessed that I have gotten to stay home and watch her grow and thrive. We are so lucky to be her parents and learn from her everyday.


8 months pregnant with Kaylee

Soaking in the wonder of having my first precious girl

Just home from the hospital

Kaylee's first days at home

Kaylee's first birthday

Kaylee turns 2!!

3rd birthday spent at Disneyland with her favorite.....ARIEL!!

Bugs 4th birthday party...a Princess Party with who else but......

ARIEL!!!!!!

Kaylee and Makai

Kaylee: "Mommy Makai is so cute!"

Baby Shower for "Lil G"

Saturday, February 26th was a day celebrating "lil G" or Gannon, which ever you prefer. Friends and family were here at our house for a nice lunch and lots of girl talk.....it was a fun day. It wasn't until that day that it really, truly sunk in that HE is coming and HE is really a HE! I have always wanted a boy but after having both of my girls I was totally content with another girl. Heck , it's what I know!! So after Saturday I actually have boys clothes hanging in his closet and boys clothes neatly folded in his dresser. Everything is finally coming together in Gannon's room and I better hurry to finish it since he will be here in just a few weeks!!!

Lil Swimmers

Since you all don't get to go to Kaylee and Macie's swim practice every week I thought it was time that the family got to see how far Bugs has come in her swimming and how Macie is getting used to the whole thing. Kaylee has been working so hard on her big arms. They were such a challenge to her just a few months ago but now that she has gotten her arms and feet to cooperate with one another she has taken off! I LOVE watching her in the water every week and I am so proud of her sucess at WaterSafe. Miss Heather has been a great teacher to the girls!!

Kaylee Freestyle

Kaylee Backstroke

Macie flipping herself over

Mace workin through the pain....

33!

Well today I was lucky enough to get to celebrate another birthday, making that #33!! It was an awesome day here in Long Beach reaching to 80 degrees. I had a nice, relaxing, and fun day with my little family. I woke up to homemade cards from my babies (nothing better) then we took off for a drive down the coast to Crystal Cove. Along the way I tried to get pictures of the waves that were breaking in Huntington as we were driving through. I really was a beautiful morning. We ended up at the Beachcomber at Crystal Cove which turned out to be an hour and a half wait so while we waited the girls occupied themselves with the beach and watching the dolphins that were just hanging around. After a nice lunch we headed home and then Kaylee and I went to go get a mani/pedi, a first for Kaylee. She was so excited all day to go get her nails done and sat stone still while they worked on her. She was so cute!! As you can see from the last picture, she was very excited to be there. The day ended with us heading to Hof's ( I promised Kaylee pancakes for dinner) with Shawnna, Vinnie, the girls, John, Paula, Ang, an us for a birthday dinner. It was a great day and ended with a great night with friends and family!!!

Dolphins hanging around Crystal Cove. I got as close as my camera would allow.

Macie watching the surf!

JC insisted he had to get a picture of us leaving to get our nails done.

A smile worth a thousand words!