The Big Hunt

Well you know it's that time of year again. Deer Hunting Season. You know it's a big deal to Chill when he is able to take 2 weeks off a year and one of those weeks has to be in October for the Deer Hunt. We once again traveled to Wyoming and stayed in a cabin. Now I must admit I now really look forward to this event. No not because of the hunting, but just to get away and enjoy time with Chill and his family. The weather was beautiful (it only snowed one day so I count that as beautiful). They boys had a lot of success (they got 3 deer) and Carson couldn't have been happier. I honestly didn't think I would have to worry about a 2 year old being excited about the hunt, but boy was he. He has a hunting coat which he looks so cute in and he had to have his binoculars with him wherever he went. He got to go out with the boys a few times and thought that was awesome. It was really cute to see him so excited about it all. It made the whole trip well worth it.

2 Months Old

Our little bug is already over 2 months old. It is just amazing how fast babies grow and how time flies! We are loving every minute of this little girl. She is still such a good baby. Of course we had her 2 month check up and she is sure growing. Bailey is now:

24 inches long and weighs 11.5 lbs

Yes I attribute that growth to "mamas milk" ha ha. She is a very happy baby, and gave us her first smile when she was 4 weeks old. Now at 2 months she is really smiling and it makes it all worth it. Carson just loves Bailey and although he gets a little rough with her at times, he is pretty good with her. He loves that he can make he smile and he just giggles when she does. It is fun to watch the two of them interact.

Backyard Camping

Carson and Chill had talked about camping out in the backyard all summer long and finally they did it last month. Chill finally had a Saturday off so they camped out. Carson was so excited about the whole event. They set up the tent and built a fire in the backyard so we could roast hot dogs and have smores. Dinner and smores didn't last long because Carson couldn't wait to get in the tent. I think we held him off until about 8:30 and then it was nighty night for the boys. I thought he would last a few hours out there, but to my surprise, at 7:30 am in walked the boys. Chill actually had to wake Carson up because we needed to get ready to go meet up with Chill's parents to go fishing. Carson absolutely loved it and of course wants to do it again. Maybe we'll have to set up camp in the living room since its a little too cold for a campout now!

Summer Wrap-up

I can't believe summer is over. It went by way to fast. I thought being big and pregnant I'd be happy for it to be over so I could have a baby, but I wish it could have lasted a little longer. We have been busy this past month and a half playing, playing playing. My sister and her kids were in town so we felt like we needed to fit everything in before they went home last weekend. Here are some pictures of our fun times.

24th of July Bountiful Parade and Fireworks

24th of July Fun at the Park

24th of July Fishing and Fun at Grandma and Grandpas House

Bear Lake this year was so fun. The weather was absolutely perfect. I took it easy the entire week because I was about 2 weeks away from my due date and really didn't want to go into labor on vacation. My family was so good to me and really just let me relax and enjoy myself. Carson had a great time and truly believed he was a cowboy and rode anything he could like a bull. Chill had to work so he was only able to be with us for a day. Jared had to stay in Florida and we missed him. Someday we'll all be able to enjoy vacations together again!!

Annual Bear Lake Trip

More Bear Lake

And Even More Bear Lake

You know I feel like we have only just begun with little accidents and Carson. So even though I was tired and worn out from being so pregnant, we decided to go to our ward party up City Creek Canyon. We knew Carson would have a great time so we went. Everything was great and we all had a great time. Well on the way home, Carson said, "My rock is in my ear." Chill and I were both like what? He said, "I put my rock in my ear." For real? Why would you put a rock in your ear, seriously. I was dying! When we got home Chill took a look and tried to get it with tweezers, but it was deep. So off we went to InstaCare. The doctor took one look and said sure enough there was a rock in there but he wasn't even going to attempt to get it and we'd have to take him to Primary Childrens to see an ENT. I was thinking that was just great and the last thing I needed. To make matters worse it was Friday night so we had to wait until Monday to get it taken care of. We couldn't do anything about it so we just went on with all that was going on and planned to take care of it Monday. We I went into labor Sunday night so while I was in the hosptial, Chill had to take Carson to get to rock out. Carson was a champ and did great while the doctor pulled it out. He got a dinosaur when he was done so he was happy. Look close at some of the pictures and you can see how dang tiny the rock was!

"The Rock"

Well little Bailey came a day and a half earlier than I had planned. My doctor was out of town and I just really wanted him to be there. I mean I figured if he was with my for 9 months, he shouldn't miss the party right? Well Bailey had other plans and she came! Sunday was like any other Sunday, went to church, napped, hung out at my parents for dinner, went home, and went to bed. About 1 am I woke up and could not sleep. I was in some pain, but didn't want to believe I was in labor. Chill was working over night at the hospital, so it was just me and my little buddy Carson. Once I realized I might be in labor I jumped in the shower and did my hair and my make up. I was not able to have this baby without looking presentable. I decided to pack my bag, get the cameras ready and call Chill to let him know what was going on. We decided I'd head to the hospital to get thing checked out and then go from there. I called my parents at 3 am and they came right away. My dad stayed with Carson and my mom took me to the hospital. I was kind of in a bad mood because I did not want to be in labor. I told the receptionist, "I think I'm in labor but I don't want to be" everyone was really sweet at the hospital and they broke the news very nicely that I was definitely in labor and was a 5 and 90% thinned. So I had to come to terms with the fact that Bailey was coming and coming soon. I called Chill and he had to wrap things up at work. Luckily they didn't break my water until he got there because he wouldn't have made it. After they broke my water I progressed really fast. When I was fully dialated it took all of a minute to get Bailey out. 1 contraction and 4 pushes and out slipped our little cutie! Everything went great and the whole experience was wonderful. It was pretty fun that I had her on 8/9/10 at 9:08 and she was 7lbs 6 oz so I guess numbers were on my side that day...8,9,10,9,8,7.6. Kind of fun!

Delivery

Hosptial Stay and Visitors

More Hospital and Visitors

Home with Lots of Family

After Bailey was born we had to fit in a few more things before summer was over and before Nat and the kids went home. We hit the Bees game where Carson got a fly ball (okay the people behind us caught it but gave it to him. They also gave him a little bat and he was on cloud 9) we went to the zoo, the aquarium, Kangaroo Zoo, the dinosaur museum, the gardens at Thanksgiving Point and of course much much more. We had a great summer and are enjoying every minute of our little Bailey

More of Bailey

Well we are just loving our little baby. She is such a good baby. Carson has been so good with her, other than he loves to bounce her on the bed, play ball with her (he just really wants her to be able to throw it back to him), get her out of her carseat, and be a little wild around her. He is really sweet with her though and he loves to hold her (for about a minute and then he's good for another couple hours). Bailey is such a calm baby. This is so different for us because Carson was a little high maintenence. She is a good eater and a good sleeper so we are feeling really lucky (so far anyway, they can always change right?) We took her to her 2 month appointment and she is just a healthy growing baby and we are loving every minute of it.

Bailey weighs 8 lbs 7 oz and is just over 21 inches

Baby Bailey

Bailey Kate Wilcox

August 9, 2010

9:08 am

7lbs 6 oz

20 inches

Our little one made her big arrival on Monday morning. Everything went great and happened really quick. We love her so much already and think she is just the cutest thing ever! We are home now and starting to adjust to life as a family of 4. Carson is a proud big brother, but we are interested to see how things go when he realizes she is staying for good!

4th of July and Happy Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to My Awesome Dad and My Crazy Brother!!! We were able to celebrate with them over the 4th of July weekend and boy was it fun! We Love You Guys! We were very busy over the 4th, but who isn't??? On Friday night we went to fireworks at the little West Bountiful Park and I have to admit, they weren't bad. I wasn't expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised. Chill got up early and golfed with my dad and brother on Saturday and then we hit the WB Parade. Poor dad had to drive a float in the parade and I think he just about died of heat exhaustion...ok not really, but really!! We had lunch at Chili's to celebrate the birthdays, opened gifts and had cake and ice cream. Chill, Carson and I took off shortly after that to head to Oakley for a BBQ and the Rodeo with Chill's family. Carson LOVED the rodeo. He watches Bull Riding or "Super Bulls" as Carson calls it, on TV with Grandpa Doug so to see it live was almost more than he could take! We had great seats which made it that much more fun! I do have to say we MISS Jared, Nat, Lexi, and Logan SO much when the Holidays come around. I hate thinking about it, but we are SO excited that Nat and the kids will be here in a few short weeks to visit, WAHOOO!!!!

Waiting for the Fireworks

He loves his Aunt Min

Being Crazy as Always

I Can Fly

Wrestle Mania

Loving the fireworks

Headed to the Parade

Trying to find our seats

All Ready

Carson listening for the Parade

Dad driving the float

Yummy, someone threw out popcicles

Opening Presents

Our Little Cowboy

Listening to the National Anthem

Carson and Grandma Claudia

Way into the Bulls

Crazy Bull Rider

Again Attempting a Family Picture after the Rodeo