Rob Vaughan

On our way back from the Spudman and Summer's baptism, my mom called to let me know that Rob Vaughan was killed on his motorcycle but a drunk driver. I couldn't believe it. How does that happen? How is someone there one minute and gone the next. He was on his way home from him office that he just sold. He retired a month ago... and he and Donetta put in their mission papers Monday. They were moving to St George. (Donetta still is, in October). I can't imagine how she is feeling. She, I'm sure, had so many plans for their newly retired life. Now she is a widow. It just kills me for her. My heart hurts for her loss. Someone posted on Grace's FB that at least we know we will see him again. I know that that is true. I know that there is a more than this earth, but I can't imagine saying that to someone... someone who sees him every day. Who wakes up to him and goes to bed at night with him. Someone dying is like the worst "saying goodbye" ever. The news in SD did a piece on it and Macc said that he doesn't have any hard feelings toward the driver. He knows that it was time for him to move on and do work that needs to be done on the other side. I'm so glad Macc has peace. I don't wish harm on the guy that hit Rob, but I want him to know how it is effecting Rob's family. His poor decision changed a family's life forever.

Summer of Tris

Josh has been in at least one triathlon a month. We just finished the Spudman. We did it together (although he did beat me this year). Cousin Julia, sister Kim(and Eron-team) and Bro-in-law Dave did it with us this year, too. It was pretty fun. I pushed myself more than I have ever pushed myself and.. I did slower than I have ever done. But, I couldn't be more proud. I kept my body moving and that was huge. Next up, Kokopelli!

Move in day!

Well, we finally get to have a house of our own! The short sale came through and we are finally able to move in. We have been painting 3 days straight. We still haven't painted our bathroom, the downstairs bathroom, and some doors, but we have done enough to be able to move in. It's now time to get moved in! Will post pictures soon!

First Tri of the Season

We went to St George for Josh's first tri of the season! Other than his wetsuit being a bit too tight, he did great! Here are some action pictures...

Our House

House updates.... In July of last year, we contracted to buy a condo in Midvale. We were supposed to be able to move in before Eva was born.. but that didn't happen. So, we thought we could move in after she was born. That didn't work out either. So, we were living with Robyn and Craig until February. Then, Josh and I decided to take matters into our own hands and we backed out of that contract. We moved into my parent's house--for a little more wiggle room- and started the house hunt again. We finally found one that we loved! It was a short sale, so we waited about 2 months after we put in the offer for a response on it we got the house or not. Now, we are closing and will start painting this week! We can't wait! It's a great little first house and we are excited about the neighborhood and ward and all the amenities. It's going to be great!

Eva eating

Miss Eva has started eating solids! She is so big and doing great. She had bananas a few days ago but she still loves her single grain oatmeal.

Eva's Birth

Just going to play a little catch up. I'll start with.... Eva's birth. :) On Dec 3rd, I thought my water broke.. rookie mistake. :) We went to the hospital and they checked me and it wasn't broken. They kept me for awhile because Eva was a little distressed. They gave me fluids and after awhile sent me home. Josh and I decided that Red Robin sounded good, so we headed out for some dinner. While at the restaurant, I was feeling some contractions. I have had false labor already, so I just chalked it up to false labor. As the night went on, though, it was getting worse. I was hurting by about midnight. I called the hospital and they said to wait until the contractions were about 1 minute long. So...... I waited.... about 4am I couldn't stand it anymore. Josh and I headed to the hospital about 4:40 am, got the the hospital at 5am, told the nurses my contractions were...."awesome"(they all laughed), got my epidural by 6am and slept until 8am. About 8am is when everyone started to arrive. The nurse kept telling me to relax and try to sleep, but I couldn't! I was going to have a baby soon! about 10:15am, I was feeling some pressure. I thought my epidural was just going to one side, but they checked me and I was full dilated. I started pushing at 10:40am. It was not what I was expecting. People talk about not feeling anything but I felt it. Probably not as I would if I didn't have an epidural, but I felt it. I just kept pushing and pushing. At one point the doc told me to hold on.. but I couldn't. I pushed and she came gushing out! The doctor almost didn't catch her. She was born at 11am. 20 mins after I started pushing! Wahoo! I did tear a lot, though. I had a 3rd degree tear. The doc had to stitch me up for forever! So, I just laid there, cuddling my little wee one. She was 8 lbs 12 oz and 21 1/2 inches long. She was a little chubbers... MY little chubbers. It was the best. She just laid on my chest and snuggled me. I had waited for so long to be a mama and then it happened. I can't believe it happened. The next few days in the hospital were tiresome. I slept with her in my arms because I couldn't not hold her. Breastfeeding was hard. I had no idea what I was doing and Eva, of course, didn't know what she was doing... and so that was a bad combination. But we both kept trying and finally got it when she was 3 months. :)