What Britten and Sarah have been up to!

Ian has now been with us for about 4 weeks and I am so impressed with how well my kids are doing! They love baby Ian and are so patient with me if I am taking care of him! I am sure it helps that they are 5 and 3 and that Sarah is so independent. We have spent most of our days at the pool in our neighborhood. Britten and Sarah LOVE to swim - so we usually spend a couple of hours swimming and eating treats. Ian just snoozes the whole time. It is so nice to have a pool right up the street and go swimming with our friends. Britten has always been scared of going under the water and so this is the first year he is jumping in all by himself. It is fun to watch him outgrow his fears. Jeff even throws him across the pool (literally) and he is not scared. Then there is Sarah - she swims all over the pool in her floaties. She makes me a little nervous but she says she can swim just like Ariel the mermaid.

Ian's FIRST Bathtub!

The fun thing about a new baby is there are always FIRST to experience! For me, Ian is my FIRST baby to spit up all the time. I think I have had more spit up on me from him than Britten and Sarah combined... and he is only 4 weeks old. So around two weeks old he got his FIRST bath. Let me tell you, he was not such a big fan. He screamed from the second I set him down in the tub to the time he was dried and clothed. It was very traumatic for him! I must say he has had several baths since then because I am not a fan of a stinky spit up baby and he has started to enjoy them very much! I so look forward to many more FIRST with my sweet little boy.

Ian and his Friends!

Here are some pics of Ian with my Dad, Britten and Sarah! The last picture is of him and Dr. Wold. My Dr. office took such good care of me! I have really become good friends with the ladies that work there and really trust Dr. Wold! I teased him that he and Ian have the same hair cut! He laughed...

A HUGE thank you!

I feel so lucky to have such GREAT parents!! Our first Mom to arrive at the scene was Lynnie. She came and spent a couple of days with us before I went to the hospital and stayed with the kids while I was in the hospital and Jeff was working! What a blessing that was. My kids are the most important thing in my life and I felt so at peace knowing they were in good hands!! The kids love their Nana! Here are some things they had to say about her... I first asked Sarah and she thought for a minute and then told me how her Nana saved her from a black spider in her room. Britten said he loves how his Nana takes him to all of the museums and lets him pick out a souvenir. (And thanks Papa John for letting us have your Lynnie for a week! We love you too.)
My mom then arrived the night before I came home from the hospital. She came for about 10 days and was a big help. My dad arrived a few days later and the kids were very excited. They went to the pool and the park and the dinosaur museum. My washer and dryer definitely got the work out. I don't think I ever heard them not running. I am not sure what she was washing all day long. Here is what my kids had to say about their grandma and Jimini. Sarah said she loves all the surprises grandma brings in her suitcase. She said she loves it when her Jimini takes her to the park. Britten said he loves how grandma gives him dollars and he said he loves building ships and playing with his Jimini!

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP, LOVE AND SUPPORT! IT WOULD NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU!! WE LOVE YOU!

Ian around the house...

Here are some pictures of baby Ian around the house... Notice how well he sleeps during the day. I think he has his days and nights mixed up!!!

Coming HOME!

We came home from the hospital today!! Time for real life to begin... Thank you all for your thoughts and well wishes! Ian is a healthy little guy who is busy nursing, sleeping, pooping and peeing... I am taking the time to enjoy his funny faces, new baby smell, scrunched up body, and his littleness! If only the days would not go by so fast.

Holding the BABY!

The kids have been so excited to meet baby Ian. Sarah said she could hold him first because she had "big, strong hands"! They have been so cute to come and visit everyday at the hospital. Ian and I are enjoying our quiet time and getting to know each other! It will be fun to go home though and continue life with Ian in our family!!

Introducing IAN JAMES BULLOCK!

Yeah!! He made it here and I survived another c-section!

weight - 7 lbs 13 oz

height - 19.5 inches

time - 7:38 am

Tomorrow is the BIG day!

I had my last Dr. appointment this past Tuesday and presented my Dr. with a top 10 list of why baby Ian should be born a little sooner than my scheduled surgery... Here was my list:

10. My belly button is going to POP!
9. He's got to weigh at least 8 lbs.
8. I toss and turn all night long
7. He is out of room to move around
6. The 21st is my lucky number
5. He wants to meet his brother and sister
4. It's time to retire the tums
3. My hospital bag is all packed, my legs are shaved (somewhat) and toes are painted
2. I'll be a much nicer mommy because I will sleep better
1. Ian is tired of the dark and ready to see the light!

So, he pretty much laughed at me and said just don't go into labor on Thursday because I will be out of town for a funeral...

In the scheme of things 4 days is nothing compared to the many days and months I have carried this little guy in my tummy. I have been nervous about having a third c-section. For some reason the surgery really causes me a lot of anxiety. Through many prayers and blessings I have really felt a lot of peace this past week and I know that I am in the Lord's hands and that he will deliver this baby safely into my hands. I am so excited to meet my little guy for the first time tomorrow!! We will post some pictures as soon as possible! Thank you all for your thoughts and well wishes!!

Real pictures of the Parade HOME!

Here is a link to the Parade of Homes website!! If you make it to the Parade their home is number 17 on the list, Evergreen Custom!!

http://www.utahparade.com/bf/ut/uvhba/mem/index.jsp

What our DAD has been up to!

I thought I would do a post about Jeff! He has been so busy lately, in fact I think this is the busiest I have ever seen him in the six years of our marriage. He just recently finished framing out our basement. I think it took a little longer than he thought it would but he has done a great job! (he is somewhat of a perfectionist). He also started to play flag football on Saturdays with his younger (by about 10 years) brother. After one game he came home with huge bruises on both arms and his chest. I thought, flag football?? The following week I said I was not sure he should be playing with the younger boys. That day I get a phone call that Jeff is at the emergency room with a broken nose and stitches and no insurance... He also has been very busy at work! They are putting a beautiful home in the Parade of Homes. It has been fun to watch the house getting built. He has become pretty good friends with the owner. He is a 25 year old investor worth millions. Jeff is always picking his brains. Here is the link to the new company he and his friend started http://www.evergreencustom.com/. With all of the basement framing, flag football, and work... He has made time to help me out around the house, take care of the dog and take Britten fishing a few times... Britten loves to go fishing with his dad. The last time he went he said he was going to bring 10 fish home. 5 for eating and 5 to hang on his wall... I sure love my Bullock boys! And am really proud of my hubby and all that he does!

Happy MOMS day!

Jeff took Britten fishing the Saturday of mother's day weekend and Sarah and I spent the day together doing some fun things...

My first present was to get my car washed! I love getting my car cleaned out and it has been a while. With kids and the dog and building supplies it was dirty. Next we went to Jamba Juice to share a smoothie. It was yummy! Then we hit Target to do some last minute baby/hospital things. Finally it was off to the crowded nail salon to get pedicures! Sarah sat on my lap and soaked her little feet in the bubbling water. They painted her nails and put little flowers and jewels on her big toe. She was so proud to show everyone her diamonds. I truly enjoyed relaxing in the massage chair getting my toes done! It was such a great day! Thanks Jeff for the fun day and special treats!

Happy Belated MOM's day to all of my mommy friends out there!

Takes you BACK...

You know how sometimes a song can take you back in time. I was driving this morning when Jack and Diane played on the radio. So, this was one of "our songs" in high school. This and American Pie. I wanted to give a shout out to all of my high school buddies. It has been a long time since those carefree days. It is crazy to look back and think of all of the worries you have as a teenager that seem so minimal as an adult. There is a line in the song that says "hold onto 16 as long as you can, changes come around real soon that make us women and men..." I guess 16 has come and gone for me but now as a young adult with little kids I want to hold onto this stage as long as I can too. Anyway - there is something about high school memories...

My Girly Girl

It has been so fun to have a girl after having a boy. Sarah is such the girly girl. She LOVES to put on lip gloss, eye shadow and blush. She loves to have her hair done. She loves wearing her dresses on Sunday and getting her hair curled. And she loves to wear jewelry! Her Aunt Barbara took her to the toy store the other day and let her pick out a toy and she picked out a blow dryer kit, with a brush, curlers, and dryer. She has been carrying it around the past couple of days. As soon as she hears me drying my hair she runs in with her kit to sit on the counter and dry her hair too. Jeff and I talk about how well rounded she will be because she is the first one to want to go fishing, or hiking or exploring with her dad. She is such a character and we LOVE her!