Another Cake

Colin and I (mostly Colin) made these cupcakes for his sister Tiffany's birthday. I think it turned out really cool.

Carson

He really isn't smiling here, but is looks just like his smile.


I have a spare few minutes so I thought I would give a quick update on life around here. We are all adjusting very well to having a new baby in the house. My recovery this time around was MUCH easier and quicker. I feel like I am totally back to normal and am really enjoying having a newborn. Carson is a sweet little guy who is happy and content the majority of the time, but he defiantly lets you know if he does not like something. He has a serious cry that I am sure wakes up the neighbors, but luckily he doesn't use it that much. He started smiling at about 2 1/2 weeks and his first real smile was at Hayden. I can not get him to smile quite a few times a day. He loves to eat and I can see his scrawny little legs bulking up a bit. It will be interesting to see if he gets as chubby as his sister!!
Speaking of sister, Hayden is doing great and is really good with him. Last week we had kind of a hard time adjusting to the new baby, but this week she has been her old happy, sweet self. I honestly think she is the easiest two year old ever!! Last night she was helping us give him a bath and we didn't realize she was standing right in the line of fire, so before we know Carson is giving her a shower of her own. It was perfectly aimed for her face and none of us responded very quickly so she was pretty wet. She handled it well and just laughed with us.

Here is a quick recap of Carson's birth story. It really is not too exciting which is great!! I went in on Tuesday at about 7:00am for my scheduled induction. I had been dilated to a 1 for the past couple of weeks and still was, so they got me going on pitosum around 8:30am. Around 1:00 my doctor came in and broke my water, which was like niagra falls....seriously there was soooooooo much water. The nurse said she had never seen that much water!!
Anyway I soon started to feel contractions and about an hour into them I asked for the epidural. I was not nearly as scared this time to get the epidural and didnt even realize when he was done, I was sitting there waiting for it to hurt and then he was done.
Over the next few hours I progressed really slowly and thought for sure I wouldn't have him until early the next morning. Around 5:00pm I was at a 4, so I told my mom she could go home and eat dinner and I would call her when I was further along. So she left and about 6:00 the nurse came in and checked me and I was at a 10!!! So we quickly called my mom and Colins mom and about 5 minutes after they got the the doctor came and said it was time. I was REALLY nervous about pushing and was scared that they would make me turn down the epidural because I couldnt feel the pressure to push , but my doctor just told me she would tell me when to push. So three contractions later my sweet little boy entered the world. This labor and delivery was like night and day compared to Hayden. It was a great experience and I defiantly could do it again.

Sorry if there are a ton of mistakes, I have two crying kids and no time to edit!!

Sorry for the wait!!

Ok, so finally here are some pictures of our new little addition and Christmas. They really are in no order, sorry!!

Carson Charles Gibbons-December 29, 2009 @ 7:21pm-8lbs 4oz

Hayden loves her new baby brother! I dont think the love is reciprocated yet.
Just a couple of minutes old and already wanted to eat. He is a very good eater!!
He doesn't look anything like Hayden did when she was a new born. Most everyone has said he looks like a Lyman, but I think it is too early to tell.
This labor was sooooooooooo much easier than with Hayden. I never believed people when they said their labor wasn't that bad, but now I understand.

Christmas Time
All the grand kids playing Rummi Cube with Grandpa and Granny Jo.
The girls (minus the big pregnant one) making Christmas breakfast.
Heading up to see what Santa brought.
One of the faves.
Her new Dora Scooter from Grandma and Grandpa Gibbons.
Waiting to go upstairs. Crosby will be so happy to have Carson next year! :)
The loot!!
Hayden dressing up like Mary.

Lyman Family Christmas Party
Her favorite part of the whole night was her bag with candy from the pinata.
She didn't leave one piece of candy on the floor.

A little nervous next to Santa, but overall she did very well with him. She even gave him a hug and by hug I mean her Dad threw her on him, but she didn't cry so we will count it. :)
You cant see the tears, but she was a little startled when santa came running in.

2 Weeks Notice!!!

I officially have two weeks until this little baby boy graces us with his precence (if not sooner.) Due to tax purposes I will be induced on Dec. 29th and even though I am very tired of being pregnant, I hope he doesn't come before then. I really want to be able to fully enjoy Christmas with my family and especially with Hayden!!
I am getting a little more nervous as it gets closer. I think I am ready, but this being my second baby I know you can never fully prepare for the changes a baby brings!!
Despite knowing how hard it is going to be I am soooo excited!!! It is such a rush walking into the hospital knowing that in a few hours you are going to meet this little baby that has been so close to you for the last nine months!! I am excited for the labor (strange enough), I am very interested to see how much easier it will be the second time around. I can not wait to see him and see if he looks similar or different than Hayden. I cant wait to use all the little boy things that we have and dress him the cute blue and red and green clothes. I cant wait to see how Hayden reacts to a new baby in the house, I really think she is going to love it and be a great big sister!!
Exciting times are ahead for the Gibbons family and we cant wait!!!!

Random-ness!!

This is what happened when we started getting all the stuff out for the baby.
She sucked on that pacifier all night and the next morning asked for the pink binky. Needless to say she didn't get it.

She thought it was pretty cool to have this towel on her head.
Out on their first sledding adventure...I am so glad to have a husband that does these activities, my kids would live a very boring life if it were just me!!

Thrilled to be going out in the snow.
A cake I made for a friend. Don't look too close, you will see it defiantly is NOT perfect, but it was fun to make! I finally attempted fondant and it wasn't has hard as I thought. And if you cant tell it is a sandwich (she really likes sandwiches!!)

Mini Vaca!!!

Last week Colin had to work at a convention up in Salt Lake, so Hayden and I decided to tag along. The convention was at the Salt Palace, so generous folks at Sisel (Colin's work) put us up at the Marriott right across the street. Colin had to work about 12 hours a day, so we didn't get to do much with him, but Hayden and I had a lot of fun just the two of us.

One of the days I took Hayden to the Discovery Gateway. She loved it and I am pretty sure she could have stayed all day!!

They have the cutest little Grocery store where the kids can shop for food and then check out.

Cool helicopter that she wasn't too impressed with.
Future news anchor.


Riding trax. This and swimming were probably the highlights of her trip.
Very excited to get on Trax!!
The other day we went to the zoo!
Being goofy!!
Of course her favorite part of the zoo was the train ride.

You cant tell in the picture, but this Gorilla had a big chunk of fresh poop that he was eating for snack. It was so gross!!! Now when we talk about the zoo Hayden says "Gorilla, eat dirt."


This is a bad pictures, but that is the baby elephant behind Hayden. So cute!!
Walking around temple square.

Halloween 2009