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We made it back from Utah on Sunday. We decided to make the trip in 2 days instead of 1. I'm glad that we did. We ended up going the Las Vegas way because we couldn't get a hotel in either Kanab, UT or Page, AZ. We had a good rest of our week in Utah. We spent a lot of time at Andrea's and let the kids play in the froggy pool in the front yard. They loved it. We saw Lori off to Utah State go Aggies! We helped Kim when she locked herself out of her house. That was pretty cute she called when I was driving back to mom's house and wanted to know if Tanner could crawl through the window. So we headed over to her apartment and we tried getting the screens off. We didn't have much luck we finally asker her neighbor to help us. He was able to get the screen off to her bedroom so we had Tanner crawl through the window and go around and open the front door. He unlocked the door and came out with a big smile on his face and said that was fun can I do it again?! Thursday I was able to visit with my friend Allison and her kids. It was fun to see them. They came over and the kids played and we were able to talk. Then we had a little picnic on the back patio. We also went and took dinner to Grandma and Grandpa Startup. The kids had fun playing with the toys there and we got to visit for a minute. Friday we took the kids swimming at the Scera Pool in Orem. It was family day for swim lessons so we went swimming. We had to leave at 12:00 so we went and got some pizzas and drinks and went to Amy's and had lunch. Then went back to the pool for a couple of hours. I think that the kids were pretty exhausted by then, because when I went to pick up Jason they both fell asleep. We had a picnic Wendy's dinner that night at Rock Canyon park and then visited Jason's sister Julie. She had a baby 2 days after Paige, and they named her Hailey. It was really good to see them. Saturday morning Kim, Amy and I went to the Layers Warehouse sale, we got some really good deals and we had a lot of fun too!

Now that I am home I actually have to do all the cleaning, cooking, and all that fun stuff I was a little overwhelmed! Having 3 kids is a little tougher than I thought! But I think once I get on a schedule things will be a lot easier. It's hard to believe that Paige is 3 weeks old! The kids love her and want to hold her all the time.

Her umbilical cord finally fell off, and yesterday she smiled at me about 5 times. Jason swears that she already smiled at him first, but I think she just had gas! I think that it's only fair that I get to claim the first smile. I took her out today we went to Becky Higgins to swim. It was the first time that a lot of my friends had the chance to see her. And the kids had a great time. Tanner jumped off the diving board for the first time. He loved it! Kylie had fun too, she was a little shy at first but then she was swimming and having a good time too. Then I got to go to Young Woman's! It was so much fun to see all the girls I hadn't seen them for about 3 weeks. I love being able to work with them it's so much fun! Well I better be off to bed before the baby wakes up!

Paige at 2 weeks

I survived one week without Jason hopefully this one will be a little easier! Paige has been sleeping so well it's nice to be able to put her down by 11:00 and then not get up again until 5:30 or 6:00 hopefully she will keep it up! Just knowing my luck she will start waking up every 3 hours.

We don't have a lot planned for this week, I am going to try and see my friends from high school one day, and then I don't know. Hopefully I will just keep the kids busy so they don't ruin my parents house and drive them crazy at the same time! I don't know if that is possible though with a 3 and a 2 year old but I'll try.

Today we went to swim lessons and watched Brevin swim, Emma was supposed to swim too but they had a different teacher and she wouldn't go in the water. Tanner thought it was pretty fun, although he also enjoyed the Hogi Yogi sign. And of course Kylie copies whatever Tanner does. After swim lessons we went over to Andrea's and let the kids play. It's pretty nice because the older kids take great care of my kids. So I just get to relax and be lazy! Taylor took the kids into his room and put a Scooby Doo movie on and they all laid there for a minute. I thought it was pretty cute so I had one of the kids take a picture. They had a really good time Tanner and Kylie love their cousins. Andrea also let Amy and I go to Target without the kids! It was fun and I think I enjoyed it too much I spent too much money.

Utah

Okay so we found out that Jason had to work in Wyoming a week earlier than expected so we packed up the kids and headed to Utah Saturday July 28th. My mom was supposed to stay until Monday night but she was able to change her flight and left Saturday morning. Jason drove her to the airport and then came home and packed up the car and we left at about 12:30. We made pretty good time it only took us an extra hour with all the stops. Paige was so good, she just slept the whole way. We stopped about every 3 hours so I could feed her, and then she went back to sleep and didn't make any noise. I can't say that about the other two, but it was a good car ride.

It's been fun to let the family see Paige. I've never had family see one of my kids so little. Tanner and Kylie are having so much fun with their cousins. It's good that they aren't just cooped up in the house. Sunday the family came over and we had dessert. On Monday Jason got ready and left for Rock Springs in the evening. Tuesday was kind of crazy I got the first taste of 3 kids by myself. It was a little scary but I think I somehow managed. At noon Andrea's kids came over, and then Amy and Emma, and Linzee came too. The kids were playing downstairs and Tanner pushed the door open and it hit Carter in the head. He ended up getting 9 stitches. It was crazy, luckily Amy was here and we watched all the kids. They were all pretty good. I was sad that he had to get stitches though.

Wednesday went a little smoother. We got up and dressed and I finished the newest Harry Potter book. I couldn't put it down! I stayed up waiting for Paige to wake up so I could feed her, but she didn't get up when I thought she would so I ended up reading until 12:00. I thought for sure she would wake up right after I fell asleep, but she ended up sleeping until 3:30. She went 7 hours, it was nice too bad I didn't go to bed earlier! The day was pretty normal, Kylie actually had a nap, and Tanner and I went and played with the puzzles. When Kylie woke up Dad came and helped out with the kids for a while, and then we headed over to Andrea's and let the cousins play. They had a good time!

Thursday was the Startup reunion. Ir was an all day thing and I really didn't want to go and take the baby out with so many people. So the kids and I stayed home and my aunt De came to visit. It was so much fun! I haven't seen her and visited with her for so long. The kids loved playing with Madi too! I loved it because I didn't have to keep them out of trouble! Mom ended up buying the kids and I tickets for dinner, so we went. It was nice to get out, I think that the kids had a great time. Kylie was really hungry and got pretty messy at dinner. But I think she really enjoyed the salad! We went over to Kiwanis Park and watched Kenzie my niece dance in the program that had been put together. The kids loved it, I haven't seen either one of them sit that still since we got here! Kylie was trying to dance and sing with the kids too, it was pretty cute. I think I will have to get her in some dance classes soon!

Friday was a laid back kind of day. We didn't do much of anything which is bad because Tanner and Kylie get bored and then they get into all sort of trouble, so by 3:00 I had it and decided to get out the slip and slide. They had so much fun! Tanner loved running and sliding, and Kylie loved just running through the water. It was great because they got out so much energy that at dinner Kylie fell asleep eating her food. I had hoped that she would sleep all night, but she woke up at about 7:30 and wouldn't go back to bed. Jason came back home, and all she wanted was him! It was so nice to have him back to help me out!

Saturday we took the kids to a movie. I wasn't going to go at first but decided Paige would sleep the whole time so we had a family outing. We went and saw Ratatoiulle. Tanner liked it but Kylie didn't think the movie was very fun. She ended up sleeping through most of it. Paige slept through the whole thing too, so it worked out perfectly. We didn't do much the rest of the day so it was relaxing. Jason helped fix dinner, it was really good. We had Mahi Mahi with a mango kiwi salsa on top, and then some stir fry zuchini from my parents garden. It tasted really good! After dinner I went with my parents to a wedding reception for one of my friends from school. It was good to see him and his family!

Today was kind of a bittersweet day. I didn't want the day to end because I knew Jason would be leaving for Wyoming for the next week which means that I get to deal with the kids all by myself. Hopefully I can do better this week than I did last week! The good part of the day was my little sister Lori came home from Europe. I am jealous because I have never been there and have always wanted to go she has been there twice now! This trip was part of her graduation present, and tomorrow she leaves to go up to USU for school and volleyball. It was fun having the whole family here and her showing us all the things that she got, and talking about her trip. I am glad that she had a good time. I had such a hard time getting the kids to bed tonight. Both had naps, and so they didn't want to fall asleep. Now I guess that all of them are asleep I should go too!

Paige Ann

Baby Paige is finally here! She was born Monday at 5:28 pm and was 8 lbs 14 ounces and is 20 1/2 inches long. She was a lot bigger than I expected, but I am sure glad that she is here and healthy.

The day was a long one, we were supposed to call the hospital at 3:00 am to make sure that there was still room for me to be induced, and when I called they were full. I was pretty bummed and couldn't fall back asleep. We were supposed to wait for the hospital to call when they had room for me so I got up and got ready for the day. Jason was impatient and called the hospital to see what was going on and they were having a shift change, and said they would get back to us. Well about 15 minutes later they called and said come in. So Jason and I got ready and got to the hospital at about 8:00, and got up to the room at 9:00 or so. They got my antibiotics started about 9:30 and then I got an epidural since I was at a 4 and started the pitocin. Then we just waited and waited! I was so hungry and bored. I tried reading my Harry Potter book, but got to uncomfortable being on my back, and not really having a place but my stomach to set the book. I couldn't sleep too excited so I ended up watching TV. Jason was trying to work from the hospital, but didn't have Internet connection so he was really bored too. He took a break and went and got some lunch I was jealous it smelled so good. At 1:30 they started the second round of drugs, and told us that they would be in shortly to break my water, two hours later they finally broke my water, unfortunately I was still at a 4. I was praying for a short labor once my water broke. I told Jason that we were going to have a baby before 6:00 and I was pleasantly surprised when an hour later I was ready to have little Paige (we didn't know that was going to be her name until Wednesday morning)!

I was disapointed that my mom and the kids couldn't come and see her Monday night. Kylie had already fallen asleep and it was late so they had to wait until Tuesday. It was great to see them, they loved the baby Tanner wanted to hold her, and Kylie was full of energy and just wanted to run around. But I think that she loves her she just had to decide that it she was okay. Around noon they went home and I was ready for some quiet time! It's hard to have 2 kids in such a small space. Jason came back later that evening so we could decide on a name for the baby. We finally decided on Paige before we fell asleep. He left it up to me to decide on the middle name. So Wednesday morning I filled out the paperwork for the birth certificate and it was final..........Paige Ann Headrick.

We got to go home on Wednesday morning, it was a lot smoother than when Kylie was born. I didn't expect to be home before noon, but we were discharged by 10:00. The whole hospital experience was 100 times better than our previous. I was quite pleased, and ready to go home and see if I can handle 3 kids!

Stay Puff Marshmellow Woman

That is now my new nickname, Jason found it for me due to the fact that my hands and feet are so swollen. My hands actually hurt to bend them, and as for my feet I guess it's not too bad I can still wear my flip flops. We are still waiting for the arrival of our new daughter, evidentally she has decided that she isn't ready to leave the confines of her tight quarters yet. I am ready though it will be nice to have a not so round belly anymore. Both Tanner and Kylie don't like the fact that they can't sit on my lap. But there isn't much more I can do about it.

We are still trying to figure out what to name this new one. We have a few ideas but haven't settled in on one yet. Last night we stayed up and made a list, and we have found a few more. We will just have to see which one fits her the best.

My mom is coming tomorrow, that will be a relief so that we won't have to worry about leaving the kids with anyone else if she decided to make her arrival before our scheduled induction. I decided that I would rather be induced so that I can make the most out of my mom's visit. So if I haven't had her before Monday morning at 4:00 am, then I will be going to be induced.

Today we are just going to have a pretty relaxing day, we already went to Walmart to get the new Harry Potter book. I will admit that I am a big fan. I reread the last two books to prepare myself for this last one. I am excited because I will have something to read while in the hospital. Jason has been teasing me by trying to read aloud the last chapter. Then laughing at me while I chased him around the kitchen island. We went to Sam's and got some fruit, and then the kids got a hotdog (including Jason) and I got a piece of greasy pizza. I think that we will go swimming in a bit, and just do nothing the rest of the day. I might go and get a pedicure but we'll see how lazy I am!

Colorful

The last few weeks have been pretty uneventful. The fourth of July was hot! We started the day at the bishop's house and had a pancake breakfast, and the kids rode on a fire truck. Tanner loved it! He now calls the shirt he wore that day his firetruck shirt. Kylie wasn't quite so sure about the whole thing but did enjoy honking the horn. We went to our community activity after that but lasted maybe 15-20 minutes due to the fact it was so hot! We went and got our swimsuits on and went swimming. It was really nice even though the pool was pretty crowded.

I think we were all nice and tired by then even though it was only noon, so we all took naps and then went over and looked at some of the model houses. Found a couple that we would like to have, maybe someday! And then for our bbq we decided to go to Red Robin and get hamburgers there! It was nice no clean up for me!

I was trying to get some organizing done, and let the kids play with some markers this past week and when I went to check on them I found Tanner covered in black marker. I told him next time that they are only allowed to draw on paper. I guess that they are still too little to draw with markers!

We are also just patiently waiting for the new baby to come some more than others. I should be used to it now but every time we are close to the baby coming Jason always is asking when is the baby coming? When is the baby coming? You should know, but of course I don't and it drives me crazy. How am I supposed to tell when they decide to come! We still have a week until the due date so I don't expect to have her anytime before then. We will just finish getting ready. Plus we are still working on the name we have quite a few ideas but haven't settled on one yet.

Jason is just finishing up the painting! Yeah all of the main part of the house is now done, except for touchups of course. It looks great he has done a great job. He wouldn't let me help him at all, but I'm sure I will get to help do all the touch up projects after the baby is born.

Birthdays

Today is Kylie's 2nd birthday! She is totally into Mermaid so I did a Disney Princess themed birthday. We just celebrated with the family, but she had fun. For church she wore the new dress and shoes that Grandma Wilson gave her. It was a lot of fun because she let me paint her fingernails and toenails, and then we round brushed her hair. It's fun that she likes girly stuff now! Then we went to church and afterwards we fixed her favorite dinner, spaghetti. She definitely is a pasta girl.

After dinner, we let her open her presents. For most of her presents she insisted that Tanner help her open them. I don't think that it bothered him too much, it was fun to see them work together.

I attempted to make a cake with Ariel on it. Let's just say I need to take a cake decorating class because it didn't quite turn out like I had envisioned it. But the kids at least got that it was a mermaid, and Kylie loved it. While she was playing with her new toys Jason and I fell asleep on the couch. We had left the cake on the table, and Kylie just decided that she could help herself to it. We were able to get to it before she had done too much damage (although it wouldn't have ruined the look at all!) She blew out her candles and enjoyed the frosting she isn't much of a cake eater I guess. Next year she will probably just be happy with a bowl of frosting.

I can't believe that she is two!