Twenty Seven

We always go for a hike up to this waterfall in Little Cottonwood Canyon. We always take the same family picture. It is fun to see how our family has grown. I love the picture of Simon. He looks like a little old man :)

FOUR WEEKS!

Simon is 4 weeks today. He had is 2 week check up a while ago and he had grown a whole pound from his birth weight! Way to go Simon.
We are doing well. Just trying to keep Simon alive. Calvin loves him and loves him and then hits him. They will be best friends some day... hopefully :)

Loving Every Minute!

As I was putting this guy to sleep... I was wondering why it was taking Bryce so long to mow the lawn

and I found this :)

I love the gloves! Wants to be just like dad!

I had to show how wonderful my husband is. He gave me these beautiful flowers, a pair of Chaco flip flops and some running socks while I was in the hospital. I know random, but if you know me all the gifts fit me perfect! Thanks hon!

Simon Lowell Huff

This is me after the epidural. It is heaven!

This is why we are thankful for the epidural! The top red is the babys heart rate and the bottom is the contractions. This was about 3 a.m. The contractions are only a few minutes apart. I don't know how anyone does it natural!

Right after Simon was born.

Simon's bath from daddy. I thought this was a cute picture.

My boys! Calvin is still not sure about Simon. You ask him where the baby is and he still points to my tummy.

The Finished Product! Simon Lowell Huff

The Story:
Thursday night I began to have contractions. I stayed up all night timing them ( I couldnt sleep and Bryce was snoozing away) Finally around 6 a.m. they were every three minutes. We dropped Calvin off at Lea and Dales and headed to the hospital. They checked me in... dont worry, right when I sat down on the bed, my contractions began to fade. Thats right! They sent me home!
Bryce went to work while I stayed home and tried to sleep. My wonderful mother-in-law and sister-in-law took care of Calvin. I didn't sleep too much though because I still was having contractions every ten minutes. I called the doctor to see if I could come in and get checked. He checked me and said I was dialated to a whole 2! So not much more. He told me not to go into the hospital unless I couldn't talk through my contractions. Just what I want to hear.
Lea made Bryce and I dinner and we took Calvin home (mind you I am still having contractions every 8 minutes now) Bryce ran to the store to fill a perscription. While he was gone my contractions became horrible. I called him and told him to come home. Once again off to the hospital.
They checked us in and I got the epidural an hour later. I finally was able to relax after 24 hours of contractions.
Funny Part About the Epidural: Bryce fainted when he saw the fluid go into the needle. Yep, he fell down to the ground and woke up a few seconds later with the nurse, the needle person (anesthesiologist), and me looking over him.
By six in the morning I was pushing and 15 minutes later Simon Lowell Huff was born.
The experience was amazing! For those who don't know, I had a C-Section with Calvin. It still was an wonderful experience, but knowing that my body can do what it is supposed to was such a relief and powerful experience. My body natural went into labor and natural advanced. I didn't even need the "pit"(contraction enhancer). I loved every moment and am thankful for my wonderful husband who was with me every moment... even the epidural :)
(thanks also to Laura and Mom who took pictures after the birth)

Trek

The day before Bryce left for Trek and I left for California, Calvin decided to get into the Olive Oil and lather himself in it. I realize now how hard it is to clean up Olive Oil. I really debated leaving him with Trent. You just never know what is going on in his little mind.
These are the Company Captains at Trek. Dave, Tony, Bryce and Kevin. Bryce's mascot was Calvin's stick horse. Calvin wasnt very happy when he realized his horse was gone.
This is the Samari game Bryce loves. I haven't played it but supposedly it is really fun. Bryce said he had a ton of fun and it was worth all the meetings and stress.
I will post about California when I get the pictures from my sisters. We had a blast!

Mommy WoW... I'm a Big Kid Now!

Calvin has been learning and growing so much lately. He climbs on top of his car instead of inside it. He really is a monkey when it comes to climbing!

On his way up!

He all the sudden loves trains. I haven't had the opportunity to buy him one yet... so he came up with this. It is a pretty good train. He sings the song when he makes them "Train Coming Choo Choo" (my brothers and sisters understand :)

Bryce and I are both leaving this week. I am going to California with my mom and sisters and Bryce is going to Trek with our stake. Calvin wants to go with him but he is going to go stay with my brother and his cousin Brandon. Good luck Trent! Thanks!

Say Goodbye Say Hello

Elder James Linton Baggaley (Argentina)

Some of the family

Goodbye James

Hello Elder Richard Lowell Baggaley (Florida)

So someone was playing a funny trick when they called James to go into the MTC July 1st, and sent Richard home July 2nd. Or maybe my family just needed the blessing from having two missionaries out for ONE day. We miss James but are excited to have Richard home!

Who Needs Lagoon??

When you have a Grandpa like Dale Huff.
This is the Huff family train. Grandpa Huff called me and said they were having a "Parade" in the backyard. I came down as fast as I could. I didn't want to miss the parade. He hooked up a bunch of toys to the back of his lawn mower. He pulled the kids around the yard... don't worry he was going really really slow. The kids loved it and asked if he would do it for the fourth of July party. He is such an awesome Grandpa! I think that is the reason why Calvin loves "Crucks" (trucks) so much :) Thanks Grandpa Huff!

Excuse Me Sir... You are Soaking Wet!

We went fishing Thursday night. Bryce was supposed to catch us dinner, but it didn't happen. It was a nice hike though:)
Bryce was watering the new sod he put down and Calvin decided he wanted to run through the sprinkler... and then pick it up and chase Bryce, Milo and I down with it.
Calvin was kind enough to take off his shirt before he ran through the sprinklers. So he is just in his onesie and shorts... funny that he forgot to take off his shoes though.

He was soaking wet and loved it!

Here he is chasing me with it.

Toothbrush Training & A Boy & His Dog.

I am not a frequent contestant to the blogging game so pardon my rusty writing. I am usually writing financing proposals and don't get to loosen my pen much.

Below is a picture of Calvin learning to brush his teeth. Melissa's brother is a dentist and has recommended that we start brushing his teeth (whether he likes it or not). This is great place for one of those great "Dad" commentary's like "An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of the cure". Well Calvin as you can see hasn't figured out that the brush part is supposed to scrub the teeth.

He either sucks on bristles to get that fresh tasty feeling that only comes from sucking on a wet toothbrush.

Bites the handle

Or he jabs the whole darn thing in his mouth and nearly chokes on it

After we have let him practice, I take the brush and finish the job which he is not a big fan of but at least his teeth end up clean.

The other teaching of my little buddy has come in the bail-out of the crib. From day one Calvin has hated his crib. It was sheer torture if he woke up and realized he was in his crib. So after finally saying "Why do we keep putting him in there? Lets try a real bed." We brought a mattress in for him and put it on the ground becuase he squirms like a worm when he is asleep as evidenced by the picture below. He has loved the bed and sleeps through the night and even sleeps in.
Now most of you might be saying "well my little angel sleeps through the night and in a crib" But what most of you dont get to enjoy is the sight of your big dog Milo sleeping on the rug, right next to your little guy. Then in the morning hearing Calvin wake up and call out for Milo. A boy and his dog. It's a dads daydream that his kids fall in love with the dog. Milo sometimes may wish there was not so much love coming his way but Calvin pours it on and Milo eats it up (except when he is trying to sleep).

Random Happenings

Calvin helped Bryce plant the garden this year. He really helped Bryce plant the green beans. He dropped the whole bag into the garden. Now we have a million green beans growing! Anyone want some?
Calvin's first haircut. It was about time! I was in the shower and came out and Calvin's hair was cut. Bryce had cut his hair while I was in the shower!!! So I made him sit him back up there and cut a little again so I could take a picture.

Bryce took Calvin to the fathers and sons campout. This was the first night away from Calvin for me :) Don't worry... I slept in the next day.

Congrats Laura Joy!!

Calvin and I headed down to UVU to see my sister Laura's graduation. She graduated and is on her way to the U of U to get her Masters in Social Work. I am so proud of her! Love you Laura.
My brother Todd came with me. We stopped at his house and played for a little while. This was my farewell. I couldn't resist taking a picture. They are so cute!