Monday, April 26, 2010

A new baby and a wedding


So we had a baby three weeks ago today. I know, I know, it took me long enough to post about it, but I have many excuses. Like the following: There was family in town, so I was hanging out with them, My sister got married, I've been sleeping, I've been busy holding my little baby because I know all too well how fast they grow up. So without further ado, I would like to introduce to one and all our little Jill Amy Hall. She was born on April 5th and weighed 7lbs. 13 oz. She's growing like crazy already and we love having her be a part of our family. I actually went in to be induced the day before my due date because I have and awesome doctor who let me. It was a rather uneventful day thanks to those lovely epidurals. This was me all day - "oh that was a big contraction, can I get some lime flavored ice chips now?" and I was pretty much rolling in my bed because Riley and I found this Dave Barry book at the DI a couple of days before and he was reading it to me. Hil-ar-ious. I kept on having to readjust the contraptions attached to my belly because I was laughing so hard. We got there first thing in the morning and Jill wasn't born until around 7:30 that night. I think she saw the snow storm outside and decided that she would wait it out to see if the weather would get any better. The kids and grandparents and aunts and uncles all got to see our little Jill right after she was born which was great because Jill was all sorts of interested in getting to know them. She was incredibly awake and alert, especially compared to Jaxon and Sammi. It was so fun to have her so bright eyed right when she was born. Jill has been amazing to have in our home. She's such a great baby and Riley and I both love being parents to a new-born again. Jaxon and Sammi both adore her and Sammi especially loves to give her kisses and bring her stuffed animals and such. Jaxon now likes to play dolls with Sammi much more which Sammi couldn't be happier about.
Next, my beautiful little sister got married to an amazing guy on April 16th. Seriously, my new brother-in-law rocks. Thanks to her, a lot of my family was able to all get together here in Idaho. It was so much fun to have them all around and it was great for Jaxon and Sammi to have many more people to provide them with some much needed attention. It was also great for everyone to see little Jilly beans while she was still so little. I loved having so much family around and am going through withdrawals already. But I can't complain because I am so blessed to be living so close to lots of family anyway. But I digress. Emily was a gorgeous bride and it was a fantastic day. When we were leaving the temple that day I asked Jaxon if he was going to get married in the temple to which he replied, "of course!" And then I asked, "Well, who are you going to marry?" He said, "oh just you and dad". We'll have to work on that one...
So that's what we've been up to. For now I'm going to go hold my Jill.

10 comments:

Whitney said...

She's BEAUTIFUL! And seriously - I don't think I've seen a newborn so ALERT right after birth! So sweet. The wedding looks like it was fantastic. Still sad I missed it. I just had to laugh at Jaxon's response to wanting to marry you and Riley. Lydia has been going through the same thing - although once she figured out her dad was already taken, she called Grandpa and asked him if he'd marry her. Now she's resorted to the little boy down the street, but not until he grows up some :) Congrats again! You have such a beautiful family -and I'm glad you were able to enjoy the whole day! Love you guys!

Katie said...

So.....we totally miss you guys tons already! Maybe you should just meet us down at Disneyland this weekend. It would be so fun! Or maybe one day(sooner or later) we'll live close by. We're really hoping for sooner!

Stephanie said...

Congratulations! Jill is beautiful. I am glad everything went well and Sammi and Jaxon seem like they have adjusted to a new sister well too. Yay for having family so close and how wonderful to have them see Jill so young. I can't believe how alert she is too. And a smile at 3 days, amazing! You're so blessed! Congrats again on your little Jilly beans.

Jolyn said...

Congratulations Riley and Sarah! She is such a beautiful baby, and your other two kiddos are super cute too. Hope all is well –

Jolyn (Stephens) Keck

Sheramie and Jessica said...

Congrats to you and your family. She is beautiful! All your kids are so sweet. Hope to come see you soon and the 'moo cows' too!

Jandi said...

I've been wondering how you guys were. Congratulations on your sweet little Jill! She's seriously such a beautiful newborn babe!! I love that the kids love her so much already. Your family is so beautiful!!
Oh and next time I have a baby I want to have it at your hospital- where were the lime flavored ice chips when I was in labor?! :) Glad all went so well!! Hope you're all feeling great!!!

Shad and Brittany said...

Jill is just beautiful. Congrats!! And I can't believe Emily is married! I remember that Summer that we taught her to shave her legs, I mean where did time go? Seriously I think I am ageing way to fast.

Brittany

Bec Davis said...

Congratulations you two. It was really nice to see pictures of Jill and also Jaxon and Sammi - especially all dressed up for the wedding. They are all beautiful children.
Aren't 'newborns' so fun to hold and snuggle with!
I hope everything is going well for you all and keeps on going that way:0)
Hope to see you guys again soon.

Bec

P.S. Congratulations on Emily getting married too - she really looked beautiful - so did you by the way. How long ago did you have the baby??:0)

Bethany L. said...

What?! You can get lime-flavored ice chips at the hospital! I wish I'd known! I guess I'll have to wait until next time!! :)

Anyway, congratulations on your beautiful new addition! What an adorable family!

Stacey Jensen said...

Holy cow your kiddos have grown!! You look amazing. I love the nickname Jilly Beans.

Looks like it was a beautiful day for the wedding too. So glad everything went well.

The photos are amazing. Thanks for the update. Keep them coming!!