Cora is here

Cora was born Feb 24,2020 at 5:23 am. She was 10 pounds and over 21 inches. I started having contractions Saturday before. They were hard but inconsistent. I was waiting for them to become regular. Finally about 3 am Sunday morning we called my mom and the midwife and we headed to the hospital. We got there and we walked around I was told my contractions were not strong or consistent enough so they sent me home. Everyone but me went to church. I tried to rest but started throwing up and had a fever Jason called the midwife and she said come in. I was diagnosed with an infection I. The amniotic fluid. Put on meds. Cora had a heart rate over 200. Once on meds she calmed down. They were then able to help labor go faster. I had the best epidural ever. We stayed at hospital a few days. Jason handled things at home. Poor Teresa had to get 9 kids ready and 6 off to school that Monday but she was amazing and helpdul. Jason's parents came out for a week to help. Overall Cora is doing great and we were able to get her blessed while Jason's parents were here in town.

Emily is 9

Emily went to the zoo for her birthday 2with her cousin Leah and the rest of the kids. Afterwards we had the family over for some meatball subs. It was chaotic but fun. I am grateful we did it especially now that we are social distancing. Emily had started to run. She loves it. She asked for a step tracker a running fanny pack. I love

Calvin turned 4. He is obsessed with football right now. His favorite team is of course texas long horns. So to celebrate we played football and thanks to aunt trixie we had flags which made it easier to play. Calvin had a great birthday and we are grateful for all who came and celebrated.

Jan fun

Not too much going on here. I celebrated my 31st bday with delicious dirt cups and bfast with my sisters and mom. Max came home on friday with a black eye. He told me he Did not cry when it happened at recess. I am still unsure of what really happened. Emily is rocking her multiplication falta i always enjoy sharing great things about my kids. Calvin is crazy as over as he super dramatic pretending to die when he is soo hungry or acting like he has no arms when you ask him to do something he doesnt want to. Billy is currently obsessed with elsa and unicorns. Her Calvin are starting to okay more and more together. Also jason has started school. 

Playing

Working out like dad

Tunel fun

Black eye

Happy new year and some. We have Been busy school started back up and we have returned to routines. The last few weeks we have been enjoying watchingy football and playing outside. On new years we went to the zoo which was a blast and we are excited to go back.

Holly is becoming more particular everyday

Library picture

Catapult

Catapult

Calvin loves cooking 

Merry christmas

Merry Christmas! We had our first Christmas in Texas and it was nice. Sunday we had fajitas with the extended family. Christmas eve my mom came over and we had dinner. Christmas we woke up opened presents and then the wests and grandma came over and we played games. We were also able to talk to grammy and papa.
Thanks to everyone making it a great Christmas.

Prechristmas

It has been a busy week. The past week we were trying to get over sickness. Once we were pretty healthy Jenny took us to the arboretum. It was amazing we saw a cool village and the 12 days of Christmas. Also we for to experience Hollys fear of squirrels as she ran from then.

Santas sleigh

Inside the house

Giant tree

Partridge in a pear tree

Playing on the Bill while nora ate

On Saturday aunt Sandra took us to see ice and out for lunch. It was a lot of fun. Calvin said his favorite part was the slide. Mine was the nativity at the 32nd.

Holly ready for church

Christmas tree at the arboretum

We built a gingerbread house after school on friday

At ICE

Thanks to family we are excited for Christmas.