Christmas 2014

We were able to set up our Christmas tree and stockings a few days before the day, thanks to my sister Stephanie's help. It made such a difference! We still had boxes to unpack, but who cares, right? Christmas decor must be up!!

Joe started his first day of work on the 22nd at LDS Hospital in SLC. We were pleasantly surprised to find out he will be working day shifts. That will be so nice to have the same sleeping schedules with the kiddos. He seems to enjoy it and likes who he works with.

Unfortunately though, on the weekend the furnace went out. So we had to get some space heaters and called it in on Monday. And it just so happened that it rained like crazy and started to leak in our front room that is a partial basement (our apartment is a split level). So we had to call that in as well, and pack up what was in that corner as well. So much for unpacking...

Joe got Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day off, which was so nice to be together. It was our second Christmas with Addie. Christmas Eve we went to the Bare's for dinner and The Nativity Story. Jared was Joseph, Aimee was Mary, Alyssa was a shepherd, Stephanie was a wiseman, and Jenna and Addie were angels. It was fun to be with them and enjoy family. All of the kids opened their gifts from Grandma and Grandpa Hebdon, which are PJ's. Addie had fun with the wrapping paper and bows.

Santa visited us and Addie got a rocking horse, 2 books, and a wallet.

We gave her Legos and a Christmas dress. She really enjoys all of her toys. She looks adorable in her dress. I will have to get a picture when she wears it next.

The 28th, Kevin's family and Mom came to visit for 3 days. It was so much fun to be together too. Unfortunately Joe got sick again and didn't get to play as much. Plus he had to work. But Addie loved all of the attention. We even went swimming at the recreation center in American Fork. My favorite were the nighttime when we could play games. I love playing games. We don't get to do it much when we lived so far away. 

It was a wonderful Christmas!! I wish we didn't have to move during it, but it was so nice to be closer to family and do traditions with them. We are so grateful for all of our many blessings, for an apartment, job, family, Addie, and Joey coming soon. We are grateful for the Gospel and the depth of meaning it adds to our lives. We are grateful for our Savior who experiences everything for us so that we could have faith in the Atonement, repent, and work on being better. And we are grateful for  loving Heavenly Father who created this plan of Happiness, and that we can pray to Him for comfort, guidance, and direction.

May all of you feel the Spirit of the Season throughout the year and be blessed.

Joey is 29 weeks.

Everything is going great with the pregnancy. I have kept trying to get a 3D ultrasound of him, but he just won't cooperate. Now that we are moving, I won't apply for a job until he is around 3 months old. So I will be going through withdrawals of not seeing him.

I feel like I am as big I was with Addie at full term. I still have 2 plus months left!! He has been very active. And sometimes his movements are a little bit painful. But I enjoy feeling him move. It lets me know he is ok. I also have been having contractions occasionally when I am really stressed out. It has happened a couple of times at home and once at work. So I figured it might be for the best. But once I lie down and relax the contractions go away after 15-20 minutes.

I had my manager look in on him on my last day at work, the 12th. He was approximately 3 lbs and measuring in the 97%. He will be a big baby like his sister. I worry a little bit but in the big picture it's nice having a healthy baby. We didn't have to worry a lot about Addie when she got sick, and we are hoping for the same with Joey.

He looks really healthy, his heart, cord, fluid, and we are always excited to hear that news. We love ya baby boy and want you to keep growing and staying safe. We have a Dr's appointment Jan 16th, so it will be interesting going to another doctor. I am nervous with having bad experiences in the past. So I am praying for a good experience. I have chosen a group that I remember liking when I worked in labor and delivery years ago. Everyone I worked with went to that group too. So fingers are crossed =0)

Adaline Mabel Johnson is 1 year old

Adaline crawled into the basket by herself while we were moving. Such a cutie.

Our cute little girl has turned 1 year old before we knew it! She is full of energy, squeals, laughter, smiles, and personality with an occasional tantrum. She is such a sweetie pie, we love having her in our family.

Her first Thanksgiving was her and I at home. Daddy had to work so we planned on having a real dinner with family on Saturday.  So it was at Grandma Sally's and Uncle Phil's in Nampa, ID. Grandpa Gary arrived for a day too, but I didn't remember to get a picture with him. It was fun to see her interact with her grandparents and she felt comfortable with them from the get go.

Addie with her Grandma Sally for her first Thanksgiving. She had Turkey, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, and pumpkin pie.

"Num, Num!!" is what she says when she eats food. That bird was huge!! and nummy!!

Daddy and Addie, patiently waiting for turkey dinner.

It's hard to believe a year has gone by already, but in some ways it's hard to remember life without her. We went into the hospital at 7:30 to be induced and 24 hours later Adaline Mabel Johnson had her debut at 7:34. There have been many wonderful moments mixed in with stressful ones. Overall, it's been a blessing having this sweet spirit in our home.

Earliest picture I could find on my phone. Addie when she was around 1 month old.

We had been to a few birthday parties of babies her age, and so I was wanting to throw one for her too. But then moving time got in the way. Makes me sad that I didn't get that in for her. I will try to make up for it next year for sure!

I had been packing stuff throughout the 3 weeks on my days off with Addie, but it takes so much time. Grandma Hebdon and Uncle Kevin came to help us move Monday-Wednesday. Wow, I thought we had things pretty well organized. a few people from the ward helped us out Tuesday morning, ahead of our plans but that is when we could get help. That morning Daddy got very sick with the stomach flu and that lasted 6 days, so fun. After 3 days of serious packing, it was Addie's birthday!!

She got her 12 month shots right on her birthday. Poor little girl, what a birthday gift. Grandma Hebdon came with us and had tears in her eyes too. I didn't think about it affecting Grandma that way. But she just loves her babies and feels their pain. It was actually very sweet.

Her stats:
Weight: 23 lbs 4 oz 95%
Height: 30 in 80%
Head Circumference: ? 60%

We pulled out at 6:30 p.m. and stayed at Grandma and Grandpa Hebdon's. . When we got there, it was pretty late so we headed off to bed. The next morning Aunt Rachel, Kevin, and Caleb were waiting for us with Grandma and Grandpa to open her gifts and eat cupcakes made by Aunt Rachel. Addie seemed to like the frosting except for the mess it made on her hands. She was pretty darn cute. We will add pictures that Uncle Kevin took for Mommy.

Grandma and Grandpa gave Addie a snuggly blanket and pink stuffed elephant. She loves soft fabrics and immediately enjoyed. The Hebdon's gave her a Donald Duck that dances around to "Polly Waddle Doo Dah Day" and gets mad when you pick him up by his ears.

She is a real pro at walking and tries to go faster and faster. She loves side stepping around the room and has even learnt how to walk backwards. She loves making noises with her tongue and mouth. She and her Daddy will be erupting into giggles at church doing those noises and others join in.

She loves playing with doors and cabinets, often times shutting us out of the room. She rocks back and forth, we think this is her way of dancing, so cute. She still doesn't like wearing clothes, but gets over it quickly once she is set free to play around. She still loves formula and isn't switching over to Vit D milk yet. She does enjoy adult food more and more.

Everyday she surprises us with something funny or amazing that she has learnt. We love our baby girl!!