Easter

Due to the fact that I have been very big and pregnant the last couple months, so far the holidays of 2010 have been pretty low key. Taylor even asked why Paige's house was decorated for Valentine's Day and our house wasn't. Doesn't changing the garden flag out front count as decorating??? Apparently it doesn't and I promise to do better next year.

Easter was only a couple weeks before I was due so my kids didn't even get to decorate Easter eggs. So sad! Luckily they didn't even realize it.

I did manage to find some outfits for them.

We had an Easter egg hunt with all the Primary Kids at church. It was THE most unbelievably windy day so it was short and sweet.

And somehow the Easter Bunny did make it to our house.
The kids were impatiently waiting for me to say GO!

Grandma P did not disappoint even though she was still recovering from surgery.
The kids received baskets and had an Easter Egg hunt.

1 week old

Back to his birth weight. His heart sounds good. He is doing great!
Oh and he is quite possibly the cutest thing ever!

Introducing....

Chase Tyler Jorgenson

Born April 14, 2010
8:36 AM
8 lbs 2 oz 19.5 inches

He was quickly nicknamed the movie star/rock star baby by all the nurses because of all his hair. The rock star title definitely fits when he does his high pitched squeal when he is not happy. Sadly that little quirk is fading fast and I just hope we have it on video.We spent an extra day in the hospital because he had swallowed some fluid during delivery and needed his tummy cleaned out. He also had an EKG and an Echo performed on him and we learned that he has a slight ventricular defect in his heart. Thankfully it is nothing life threatening, he is just slightly at a higher risk for a heart infection. There is a chance that this tiny hole will close up over time. We are beyond grateful and relieved that it is not serious. It did give Tyler a bit of a scare as he watched from the other side of the glass as the technician and doctor pointed things out on the screen during the Echo.Taylor adores him and wants to hold him all.the.time! She is a big help.Andy and Ashlyn sometimes act like he is not around.
They have each other and they play all day and act as if nothing has changed. Although Ashlyn has reminded me that I can now bend down because there is not a baby in my tummy anymore. Except today she told me there is still a baby in my tummy because "Chase needs to be twins" like her and Andy are twins. She wants a baby girl too.We love our Baby Chase! He is perfect! We are so excited to have him as part of our family. Before each child is born I always wonder how I will love another little person, how will they fit into our family, will it change my relationship with the other kids. The moment I heard those first cries I was in love with this little guy and so grateful that he has been sent to us.

Taylor comment

After a day of children not listening at all and after just dishing out a lecture about the lack of listening in our home that day, I told Taylor it was time to get ready for bed and she replied, "Mom, I'm sorry I'm not listening right now but I really want to put these toys in the basket." Hmmm, at least she recognized she wasn't listening and she apologized.

Now we wait....

The kids helped me sort through boy clothes.

I am now just over 38 weeks pregnant which is a record for me. I have never made it passed this pregnancy benchmark. Can't really say I'm a fan of going full term. Last week the contractions were there and kept me up all night. I really thought he was coming that day, April 7th...sounded like a great day for a birth day! After almost 2 hours in the hospital, I was sent home. I have strong feelings about going to the hospital and being sent home. I never never wanted to do that. So I was bit annoyed to say the least. The nurse tried making up crap to try to make me feel better but I saw through it. I guess our little guy just wanted to give me a test run and reacquaint me with the maternity ward (not really necessary but thanks anyway). The next day I went to my doctor, he confirmed that things are "progressing" but now we wait. So we are waiting. I'm not so good at the waiting game. And because I'm so impatient I'm sure I will be 42 weeks before this kid comes and he will be 10 pounds!!!

Kids say the funniest things...

Lately my kids have been saying and doing some pretty funny things. Every time it happens I tell myself I need to remember this but of course it is impossible to remember everything. My solution is to include these funny moments on the blog because ONE day I plan to print this thing as our family journal.

So yesterday Tyler and Ash were relaxing on my mom's hammock and had the following conversation:

Ashlyn: Dad, let's look at the clouds.
Tyler: Okay what do you see?
Ashlyn: skittles.

How did I get such cute kids???

My friend Rachelle just started a photography business so we had a fun photo shoot with her for Andy's and Ashlyn's 3 year pictures. They turned out great! Check out Rachelle here.

Taylor is my first born. There is something special about that first born child...there is a unique bond between her and I. Everything is a first experience. It is all exciting and scary. I definitely make mistakes along the way as I figure out to handle the start of school, the crushes from boys (seriously kindergarten?), homework, and the influences of the world on my precious girl. She has matured so much over the last couple months. She asks a lot of questions. I asked her why she asks so many questions and she replied "Because I want to know everything!" She is a big kid now. And we are so proud of her.

And then there is Ashlyn, our sunshine girl. Her laugh, her voice, her spunk, her pronunciation of words, her animated face, her daring tricks, her addiction to candy, and the things she says make us laugh everyday. Little girls don't get much cuter than this.

And MY boy! Andy is a momma's boy. Tyler doesn't like me to admit that publicly but he is and I like it! The kid is like 36 pounds and 40 inches tall but requires me to "Hold You" quite often throughout the day. Despite being 37 weeks pregnant, I carry him. He gives the best loves. He has the best eyes, the best dimple, the best love for his twin, and has recently showed us that he is a smart boy. He asks lots of questions throughout the day also with lots of Why's in response. He is sensitive and melts out hearts.

THE dimple.... just like his dad!

Having a sister is a great blessing. I have 2 and I feel very blessed to have them in my life. Taylor wanted nothing more than to share a room with Ash when all the room changing was taking place. She loves to help her, dress her, play with her. Ash loves to follow Taylor around ALL day. She wants to be just like her Tay Tay.Having twins is so fun! I am so grateful that I have been able to have the experience of being a mother to twins. They love each other. They look out for one another. They spend every minute together and for the most part, never really fight. They love to play with one another. If one is upstairs and the other downstairs, they are quickly asking me where the other one is. They have a bond. They have something unique and special. My 3 darlings are definitely a blessing in my life. They challenge me everyday. They push me to be better, to seek out advice and wisdom in an effort to be a better parent. They make me laugh, they make me smile, and drive me crazy but more than anything else, they complete me and I am so grateful for each one of them and their individual personalities that make our family what it is.I hope they always remain close. I hope they rely on one another, support one another,
and have fun together and always remember how blessed they are to have each other.