Carving Pumpkins

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We had so much fun carving pumpkins this year. It's a good thing that we carved pumpkins outside because we had "pumpkin guts" everywhere. It was much easier to just spray the porch off with the hose than trying to pick up tons of pumpkin seeds off the kitchen floor. Wyatt's pumpkin was much bigger than he is. Thanks dad for helping us carve our pumpkins.

Wyatt turns 2 weeks

I can't honestly believe it has already been two weeks since Wyatt was born, then on the other hand I can't hardly remember what my life was like without Wyatt in it. I can't brag enough about what an amazing little boy he is. I am so blessed.
We went to his two week doctor appointment today. He is now measuring a whopping 8 pounds 2 ounces. What a big change from the 6 pounds 14 ounces he was when we left the hospital. Obviously he is a good eater.

A Happy Family

I am so lucky to have been blessed by such wonderful kids. This is day two home with Wyatt and so far things have been great. This first night home Wyatt only woke up three times and last night he only woke up twice. The girls have been AMAZING. They've been cleaning the house and I've even taught them to do laundry. Rylie is having a little tougher time. I think it was hard for her for me to be in the hospital. She is going through a little jealousy faze of the baby. It's hard for her to not get the attention that she was getting before. Hopefully she'll get through this and know that mom still loves her. We'll have to have some mom-Rylie time.

Wyatt is absolutely WONDERFUL. He is a great baby and only cries when he is hungry or naked. He spent an hour this morning just looking around and I think he has found his tongue. He makes the cutest little faces. WE LOVE HIM SO MUCH!!!

I am so thankful that Heavenly Father has blessed me with the awesome opportunity to be a mother. There is no greater calling in the whole world. I thank my Father in Heaven everyday that he has given me 5 wonderful children. I only pray that I can live up to the expectations to raise these precious little spirits. I love you Colton, McKenzie, Kaylie, Rylie and Wyatt.

Wyatt Robert Connelly

Wyatt Robert Connelly entered this world on Wednesday, October 15 2008 at 1:29 am. After a very long and difficult labor and delivery. I am so grateful to amazing doctors who prevented me from having an emergency hysterectomy. I spent 15 hours in a long drawn out labor. Lucky for us Wyatt tolerated the labor and we were blessed with a beautiful little boy. He is an amazing little boy. His sisters totally love him and mom and dad are just as proud of such a handsome little boy. He weighed in at a whopping 7 pounds 3 ounces and 19 inches long. My BIGGEST baby. He has a tiny little button nose, beautiful blue eyes and very blond hair. We thank our Heavenly Father for sending us such a beautiful baby boy. McKenzie was able to watch the delivery and when I asked her if all the pain and needles was all worth it she said it was. I have to agree with her tenfold. This little boy is all worth it. Special thanks to Mindy and Russell for letting Kaylie and Rylie spend the day and have a sleepover. I don't know what I would have done without you. They had an amazing day with you.

Fall Time At the Ranch

We are so lucky to be able to jump in the car and be in the beautiful mountains within a matter of just a few minutes. Today after church we decided to spend some time at our property. The leaves are starting to change colors in the mountains. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to take some pretty pictures. The colors are so bright and vibrant this year. McKenzie wanted to take her bb gun so they could practice shooting at pop cans. McKenzie is getting to be quite the dead eye. She can hit the can almost every time. Notice how she holds her gun. It is a little bit to big for her, but it makes her excited for when she can go hunting with her dad. All the girls had to take turns shooting the gun. Someday they will be great hunting partners for dad. We love going to our property so we can enjoy the great outdoors and good, quality family time.

Kaylie Finally Looses A Tooth

Kaylie finally lost her front tooth last night. Actually I had to pull it, but there wasn't anything holding her tooth in. She is sooooo stubborn when it comes to loosing teeth. It was so wiggly and her gums were so red. All I had to do was barely push on it and it fell right out--in fact she almost swallowed it. Rich was holding her down so I could get it out and I was trying to sit her up so she didn't swallow it. HA, HA. I am glad that we got that tooth out so it doesn't bug her anymore and I don't have to worry about her swallowing it.

Great Job Kaylie!!!

This week Kaylie was nominated by her teacher to get the SUPER STUDENT AWARD. Each month the teachers nominate a student from their class for an award that says 'students understand politeness encourages respect.' From there they are entered into a drawing. Then on "Super Tuesday" which is the second Tuesday of every month they do a drawing. The Super Student gets a certificate and $10. Kaylie also got a note from her teacher this week saying what a great friend she is to those in her class. We are so proud of you Kaylie and are so glad that you are aware of the kids who need a friend. You are a great girl. WE LOVE YOU!!!

Grandparent Program

Rylie likes to be in programs at school.
Kaylie singing her heart out.
I love this picture of Rylie and a little boy named
Tyler. The expressions on their faces are so funny.
Today Kaylie and Rylie had the dress rehearsal for their grandparent program at school. They sang a bunch of cute little songs about grandparents. They are having so much fun in first grade. I am so glad they are loving school.