Jen & Dale's baby boy came early!

From Jen: Just wanted to let you know that our little boy decided to arrive a few weeks early! He was born on Sunday, September 23rd at 9:30 pm. He weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. His name is Andrew Reed. He ended up coming via an emergency c-section due to some fetal distress. Turns out that his cord was wrapped around his neck and leg, as well as a nice knot in his cord with his foot sticking through the center of the knot! I'd like to know how he did that!? We're just so relieved that he is here, safe and sound. He is a sweet little boy with cute dimples and blonde hair. We are thrilled to finally have this little boy in our lives.

Jane for the Day (a bit late)...

I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book! When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library. --Pride and Prejudice

Happy Anniversay/Happy Birthday!

It's two for one today! Happy 7th Anniversary to Ryan & Ruth Ann on the 23rd and happy birthday to Ruth Ann on the 24th! Hope you guys have great days and can spend some quiet time together!

One month countdown...

So far so good...I have a 7 mile run tomorrow and I'm feeling pretty good about making it through the half-marathon. I'm pretty excited to run, since I'll be running with my sister and her friend, my mom and her friend will be at the finishing line, and another friend is volunteering. Plus, the race is totally geared toward women, from manicures before the race, to pedicures and smoothies afterward. On the race FAQ, under "what should I do after the race?" They have written: Walk around for 15-20 minutes to stretch your body, when the airport metal detector goes off, exclaim, "Oh, that must be my Nike marathon Tiffany finisher's necklace." Start planning your next race. Sleep with your necklace on.--That's right, I get a Tiffany necklace for finishing the race! I also want to thank all of you who have supported me by donating to the Leukemia and Lymphoma society for the race! It means a lot and I'll be thinking of you when I run!

Baby Boom!

We have so many friends and family members expecting new little ones, that it has me wondering--what's happening here? It always seems like babies all come in groups, which makes it especially fun for all of us watching! Here's the breakdown of the happy parents--we'll announce here when the babies arrive!
Dale & Jen--baby boy in October (they have one girl)
Beth & Jeremy--baby boy in November (He's the 5th boy!)
Ryan & Ruth Ann--baby boy in January (They have a boy and girl)
Brandon & Wendy--baby girl in January (this is their first)
Debbi & Jon--TWIN boys February 1 (they have two girls already)
Allison & Nate--baby girl in February (they have one boy)
Heather & Gabe--baby girl in January(they have 2 girls and a boy)
Geoff & Ky--baby ? in February (number 1 for them too)
Megan & Dave--baby boy in February (they have one boy)
Beau & Nicki--baby ? in April (they have 3 boys)
Sarah & Andrew--waiting for a special baby to come their way any time! (they're in the adoption wait!)
Keith & Lynsi--baby ? in May (they have 2 girls and one boy)

I've been tagged...

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) Gretchen MDX
2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) Moose Tracks Peanut Butter
3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) MWal
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) – Pink Dolphin
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) Leigh Lake (I shortened Salt Lake City)
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) - Walme (It's kind of like padme, isn't it?)
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite drink put “The”) The Pina Colada Blue (Maybe I wear hula gear?)
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers)- Ed Howard
9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne, favorite candy)
Pleasures Symphony
10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ) Ralph Hall (I switched them around and got a sex change)

I am now tagging:
Heather
Allison
Kristen
Kelsey

Jane for the Day...

"Wherever you are you should always be contented, but especially at home, because there you must spend the most of your time." --Northanger Abbey

Happy Birthday Kelsey!

Happy Birthday to Kelsey today! She has always been a fun aunt, willing to play and help the kids, which I sure appreciate too! We love you and hope you have a great day!

Here's for the Twilight Fans...

I found this quiz on another blog and thought those of you who've read the book might like to try it out too! Let me know who you "are"...

Which Twilight novel character are you?

You're Esme Cullen - Your maternal instinct to take care of people and be kind draw people towards you. You're compassionate and loving, yet firm when you need to be. You appreciate hard work and value the beautiful results of your dedication to any project. Take this quiz! Quizilla | Join | Make A Quiz | More Quizzes | Grab Code

Soccer Report

Matt did awesome--he's a great defender and had a great time playing with his team, the Golden Eagles! Afton enjoyed the snacks and drinks...she cheered from the sidelines but told us she would play next week. We'll see if her brave talk pans out this coming Saturday! (Isn't it funny that their numbers are 7-11! I love when random things like that happen!)

Jane for the day...

Why not seize pleasure at once? How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation! -Emma

Happy Anniversary Yesterday!

Happy anniversary to Gail & Pat yesterday!

First Soccer Games on Saturday!

Wish us luck! The kids' first soccer games are tomorrow. Matt is very excited and ready. Afton is ready to bring treats--we'll see if she actually plays! They've both been practicing in the yard to get ready!

First Days of School

Matt is in first grade now and our house is a little bit quiet in the afternoons--just the girls hanging out! Afton is back at Matigian Preschool for another year, and Halle is enjoying some peace and quiet!

Jane for the Day...

On a few blogs that I read, the author puts a quote or picture of something that inspires her once a week on her blog. I've decided to do a Jane Austen quote on Mondays--a little tidbit to get us through the week with a smile or thought or little truth. Here is the first one, which I think many of us relate to:
"There will be little rubs and disappointments everywhere, and we are all apt to expect too much; but then, if one scheme of happiness fails, human nature turns to another; if the first calculation is wrong, we make a second better: we find comfort somewhere . . . " Mansfield Park