Classic!

One of the things I look forward to every summer is this. . . 

Our neighborhood water slide party at Classic Fun Center. Eli and I enjoyed watching and taking pictures of family and friends, what a great night!

Zach felt like a kid again.  As soon as he would land in the pool at the bottom, he was running right back up to the top to go down again.

  I can't believe my little guy is a month old!

My cute nieces, Ellie & Ruby

I am already excited for next year!

4th of July

The 4th of July is one of my FAVORITE holidays!  I love summertime, the BBQ's, playing outside, swimming, picnics, and the fireworks!  

 This year as always, we went to our neighborhood breakfast and parade.   

Aunt Jules, Granny B, Gramps, Dad and Debs, Ellie, Ruby, Zach and Eli.  Thanks Granny B for saving us the usual spot on the curb.

After the parade, we met up with the Whitchurch family for their annual picnic.  This year we went up to Silver Lake at Brighton.  The weather was absolutely perfect!

Later that evening, we went to our most favorite neighbors, the Bailey's for a pre-firework show BBQ.  The ginormous mallo's made for some awesome smores.

The night ended with watching the Sugarhouse Park Fireworks show.  Our sweet little Eli did sooo good the whole day and slept right through the entire show. 

Introducing. . .

Eli James Whitchurch

June 22, 2010

7 lbs 12 oz

20.5 inches

At 41+ weeks pregnant, I was beginning to feel as though I would be pregnant forever!  I will say I will never forget the feelings I had after holding my sweet baby boy in my arms for the first time.  He was definitely worth the wait!

This picture was taken just after we got checked into the hospital. Soon enough, that basketball belly would turn into pizza dough, muffin top belly.

I was induced because I was so many days past my due date.  I was skeptical about the whole inducing process, but after experiencing it all, I absolutely LOVED labor.  It was so much more 'chill' than I thought it would be.  Yes, I did get an epidural and it was awesome.  I had full feeling in both legs and was able to still feel my contractions without actually feeling pain.  9 hours and 7 pushes later and the baby was out! 

This is what happens when you get bored waiting to have a baby.

Along with Zach, my wonderful sister Megan and my step-mom Debi were the best support group.  We had a blast just hanging out in the delivery room.  I feel so lucky to have such great family around. 

Moments after Eli was born

Proud papa and Eli the day we got home

We LOVE our sweet baby boy!