Of course I had to include one of Mr. Parker. He wasn't interested in getting his photo taken--his Aunt Kristy tried. This is what he was more interested in doing. He is all BOY!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Sweet Sister Preslie
Here are a few of Preslie's newborn shots. These were taken when she was about 7 days old. She is just over a month old now and she is definitely all FEMALE! She is so much different than Parker was. Kory has started calling her a little DIVA because she lets you know when she wants something and it better be quick... but she definitely already has him wrapped around her little finger. Of course I had to include one of Mr. Parker. He wasn't interested in getting his photo taken--his Aunt Kristy tried. This is what he was more interested in doing. He is all BOY!
Of course I had to include one of Mr. Parker. He wasn't interested in getting his photo taken--his Aunt Kristy tried. This is what he was more interested in doing. He is all BOY!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
She's Here!
Our little girl, Preslie Deziree Anderson, joined our family on March 17th, 2009 at 3:24 pm. Her middle name, Deziree, came about because we wanted to use Zed somehow, but it's hard to come up with a girl name with Zed. Lannis didn't like Zeddy much. So, Dez is Zed backwards. We went with the full name Deziree for a more feminie name (long story, I know). Dez actually fits her anyway. She weighed 7 lbs, 2 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. She was born with so much dark brown hair on the back of her head but she is missing the hair on top. We think Grandpa Anderson sent her to us with his haircut so we could have a laugh. Her hair is so fun though. It's crazy that a dark brown haired baby came from me! Kory said if he wouldn't have seen it with his own eyes, that he wouldn't believe that I gave birth to her. I am just so light and fair--Kory of course has the dark hair, so that's where she gets it from.
Labor began quite slowly and I was getting somewhat discouraged. The day was flying by and I was worried I wasn't going to have her till the next day. Well, an hour passed and I dilated from a 3 to a 10 and it was time to have her. 4 pushes later, and there she was (too much info.? I am sorry).
We all love her so much and are so thankful to have her here. Parker loves being a big brother. He asked me to hold and feed him like I was feeding her (he sometimes forgets her name and has to ask us). I told him that only baby's eat this way and he seemed ok with it. He thinks it's weird that she eats this way anyway. What a transition from 1 child to 2. It's hard, but I wouldn't have it any other way!
Here she is...
Monday, March 9, 2009
Update
I thought I would post a little about what's been going on at our house... The last month or so has been hard, but we are trying to make things as normal as possible.
I am still pregnant. Not that I shouldn't be, I know I have a few weeks left, but I am feeling like quite the whale. For anyone who said I was looking small before, I have definitely caught up on the weight gain. I am so dang uncomfortable. I should be trying to get some exercise but I can barely walk from my bedroom to the kitchen without being in pain. I just have so much pressure. I feel like I need to lift my belly when I walk. So, instead of getting my exercise, I am vigilantly eating my oreos, ice cream or whatever else I feel like having, in bed everynight. Mind you, I am able to make it to the refrigerator every night. Come on, I feel like I deserve it. In reality, I complain about my large behind and then 10 minutes later I am dishing me up some ice cream. What a shame, what a shame.
I love this picture of Parker. This fits his personality perfectly. It's totally a face he always makes!
I am still pregnant. Not that I shouldn't be, I know I have a few weeks left, but I am feeling like quite the whale. For anyone who said I was looking small before, I have definitely caught up on the weight gain. I am so dang uncomfortable. I should be trying to get some exercise but I can barely walk from my bedroom to the kitchen without being in pain. I just have so much pressure. I feel like I need to lift my belly when I walk. So, instead of getting my exercise, I am vigilantly eating my oreos, ice cream or whatever else I feel like having, in bed everynight. Mind you, I am able to make it to the refrigerator every night. Come on, I feel like I deserve it. In reality, I complain about my large behind and then 10 minutes later I am dishing me up some ice cream. What a shame, what a shame.
Anywho...
We set my induction date for March 17th. We have to take the baby early because of the medication I am on and my doctor only gave me two days to choose from. So, only one more week to go. I guess St. Patrick's Day could be a fun birthday, right? I hope she won't be upset that we chose this day. Who knows, maybe she will decide to come even earlier. It's so strange to pick the day anyway. It doesn't feel right. Things are still looking good though and we are just praying for a healthy baby.
Parker is finally starting to show that he is excited about this baby. Everyday he kisses my belly and says in the funniest baby voice, "Hi baby sister." He has picked up that adults talk to baby's and pets this way. He talks to grandma's dog this way too. Yesterday he put a chip on my belly and said, "That's for baby sister." I told him she couldn't eat it, so I did and he was not happy with me. I can just imagine him trying to feed her Doritos when she is a week old. Oh dear.
I am finding that I am feeling more nervous and apprehensive about this baby. I guess it's because I know what is going to take place during delivery and the weeks to follow. I am nervous about how we will do with two kids and am scared that Parker will feel like we don't love him as much. I know it's ridiculous, but I just have so many worries. I do know that things will be fine, I just know that life is about to really change!
We set my induction date for March 17th. We have to take the baby early because of the medication I am on and my doctor only gave me two days to choose from. So, only one more week to go. I guess St. Patrick's Day could be a fun birthday, right? I hope she won't be upset that we chose this day. Who knows, maybe she will decide to come even earlier. It's so strange to pick the day anyway. It doesn't feel right. Things are still looking good though and we are just praying for a healthy baby.
Parker is finally starting to show that he is excited about this baby. Everyday he kisses my belly and says in the funniest baby voice, "Hi baby sister." He has picked up that adults talk to baby's and pets this way. He talks to grandma's dog this way too. Yesterday he put a chip on my belly and said, "That's for baby sister." I told him she couldn't eat it, so I did and he was not happy with me. I can just imagine him trying to feed her Doritos when she is a week old. Oh dear.
I am finding that I am feeling more nervous and apprehensive about this baby. I guess it's because I know what is going to take place during delivery and the weeks to follow. I am nervous about how we will do with two kids and am scared that Parker will feel like we don't love him as much. I know it's ridiculous, but I just have so many worries. I do know that things will be fine, I just know that life is about to really change!
My talented sister-in-law took some maternity photos of me and Mr. Parker last night. I think she did a fabulous job. She did get some of Parker kissing my belly but I don't have them yet. I will have to post them later. Hopefully she won't get too mad at me for posting these on my blog. Her blog is http://kristymayesphotography.blogspot.com/. Look at my big, round belly!
I love this picture of Parker. This fits his personality perfectly. It's totally a face he always makes!Tuesday, February 17, 2009
This World Lost a Wonderful Man...
One week ago today, this earthly world lost a beautiful person. Kory's father Zed, passed away the morning of February 10th. Zed had beaten Hodgkin's Lymphoma 10 years ago but after battling the disease again in 07 and after receving a bone marrow transplant this fall, he slipped away peacefully surrounded by his wife and all of his children. What a great loss to all that knew and loved him. To know this man, was to love this man.
I was blessed to join the Anderson family legally, on May 19, 2007 but I was welcomed into the family the day I met the family (maybe they would disagree). This was in December of 05. It didn't take me long to see the love that Kory's parents had for one another and for me to recognize the closeness of this family of 7. I never had the example of true love in my home growing up and I immediately was struck by the love that these two people had for eachother. I think Kory got sick of me saying, "I really think you take for granted the love you have in your home. Your parent's love each other so much." Zed and Lannis had 30 amazing years together. 30 years of true love that many are never blessed to find. 30 years though, just doesn't seem long enough.
Zed was an amazing husband but he was also an amazing father. When I first started dating Kory, I noticed that he spoke with his dad on the phone a lot. It wasn't like father and son talk though, it was like friend to friend talk. I would always have to ask him who he was talking to because sometimes I couldn't tell. I then began to realize how close he was to his dad. Kory sometimes spoke with his father 3 times a day or more. This was new to me as I have never been close to my dad in this way and my brother's did not have this kind of relationship with our dad either. It saddens me to think about, but it's true. Not only was Kory close to his father, the other 4 kids had a special relationship with him as well. Each one different it its own way. Kory lost a best friend the day Zed passed away. A friend that he had all his life. I know that Kory realizes how lucky he is to have had such a closeness with his dad and that it is something that many never have. I don't think that makes things easier for him though. I guess in reality, it really makes things harder.
Parker joined our family in 06 and I immediately knew that Zed would be an amazing grandpa. Parker was the first grandchild in the family and Zed took right to his role as grandpa. Parker was fortunate to have been Blessed by Zed and to have had almost 2 1/2 years with his grandpa. He loved going out to the shop to drive the forklift and to mess around with all Grandpa's tools. My memories will always remain of Parker following his grandpa down the cobblestone path out to his shop. And if we had just arrived at grandpa and grandma's, he always knew just where to find his grandpa--out in the shop. They shared ice cream sandwiches out there together and ate them all summer long. Parker gave his grandpa knuckles up until the very end. I am thankful to have pictures to show Parker of his time with his grandpa but it breaks my heart to think that he may not remember him. As of now, he knows his grandpa, but I know he doesn't understand where he is. I have a hard time understanding, how can I expect him to know why his grandpa isn't here anymore? We have told Parker that Grandpa went to live with Jesus in heaven and Parker has said numerous times, "I will bring him back," or "I will go and get him." To hear this come from this little boy is so, so hard. I wish so badly that Parker could bring him back. We will forever treasure the time that Parker spent with Zed and we will make sure that he knows what a good man he was.
Zed was also a good father-in-law. He had his quiet demeanor but I knew he cared about me. I will treasure the few times that he laid his hands upon my head to offer me a blessing. I was fortunate to have been a receiver of his Priesthood power. I will never forget the day that Zed and Lannis were leaving for Arizona to begin the transplant. I was not doing well with my own condition and Zed made it a point to offer me a blessing right before he left for the airport. How selfish I felt in receiving a blessing when he was the one in need of all the blessings then. This is proof of what an amazing man he was though, he wasn't thinking of himself at the time and I will forever be grateful to him.
During this past week, I have been able to be a part of the closeness this family shares and I feel so thankful to be a part of this amazing family. I am thankful for 3 sisters wonderful sisters. I never knew what it was like to have sisters. These three women treat me as one of their own and I love them so much. I am thankful for my sweet brother-in-law who is so strong and loving. I am thankful for my mother-in-law who is such a great example of strength and of faith. She is an amazing woman--I do not think I could have asked for a better mother-in-law. And finally, I am thankful for my husband who has stepped up as the Patriarch of this dear family. I have come to see a side of him that I have never seen. A side that I knew was there, but had just not had the opportunity to come out. I truly could not ask for a better man to be standing by my side and I know Zed would be so proud of him. The greatest gift that Kory could give his father would be to be the kind of father, husband and friend that Zed had always been and I believe Kory has shown that he is much like his father. Although, I already knew this about him.
Life without this wonderful man will never be the same, but to know that we can see him again and to know that Zed and Lannis will one day be reunited brings much comfort. I will hold on to the thought that Grandpa is in heaven right now, getting to know our baby girl until she joins us on her birthday. I do believe that he will know all the dear little one's who will join this wonderful family one day. We will forever miss you Zed.
I was blessed to join the Anderson family legally, on May 19, 2007 but I was welcomed into the family the day I met the family (maybe they would disagree). This was in December of 05. It didn't take me long to see the love that Kory's parents had for one another and for me to recognize the closeness of this family of 7. I never had the example of true love in my home growing up and I immediately was struck by the love that these two people had for eachother. I think Kory got sick of me saying, "I really think you take for granted the love you have in your home. Your parent's love each other so much." Zed and Lannis had 30 amazing years together. 30 years of true love that many are never blessed to find. 30 years though, just doesn't seem long enough.
Zed was an amazing husband but he was also an amazing father. When I first started dating Kory, I noticed that he spoke with his dad on the phone a lot. It wasn't like father and son talk though, it was like friend to friend talk. I would always have to ask him who he was talking to because sometimes I couldn't tell. I then began to realize how close he was to his dad. Kory sometimes spoke with his father 3 times a day or more. This was new to me as I have never been close to my dad in this way and my brother's did not have this kind of relationship with our dad either. It saddens me to think about, but it's true. Not only was Kory close to his father, the other 4 kids had a special relationship with him as well. Each one different it its own way. Kory lost a best friend the day Zed passed away. A friend that he had all his life. I know that Kory realizes how lucky he is to have had such a closeness with his dad and that it is something that many never have. I don't think that makes things easier for him though. I guess in reality, it really makes things harder.
Parker joined our family in 06 and I immediately knew that Zed would be an amazing grandpa. Parker was the first grandchild in the family and Zed took right to his role as grandpa. Parker was fortunate to have been Blessed by Zed and to have had almost 2 1/2 years with his grandpa. He loved going out to the shop to drive the forklift and to mess around with all Grandpa's tools. My memories will always remain of Parker following his grandpa down the cobblestone path out to his shop. And if we had just arrived at grandpa and grandma's, he always knew just where to find his grandpa--out in the shop. They shared ice cream sandwiches out there together and ate them all summer long. Parker gave his grandpa knuckles up until the very end. I am thankful to have pictures to show Parker of his time with his grandpa but it breaks my heart to think that he may not remember him. As of now, he knows his grandpa, but I know he doesn't understand where he is. I have a hard time understanding, how can I expect him to know why his grandpa isn't here anymore? We have told Parker that Grandpa went to live with Jesus in heaven and Parker has said numerous times, "I will bring him back," or "I will go and get him." To hear this come from this little boy is so, so hard. I wish so badly that Parker could bring him back. We will forever treasure the time that Parker spent with Zed and we will make sure that he knows what a good man he was.
Zed was also a good father-in-law. He had his quiet demeanor but I knew he cared about me. I will treasure the few times that he laid his hands upon my head to offer me a blessing. I was fortunate to have been a receiver of his Priesthood power. I will never forget the day that Zed and Lannis were leaving for Arizona to begin the transplant. I was not doing well with my own condition and Zed made it a point to offer me a blessing right before he left for the airport. How selfish I felt in receiving a blessing when he was the one in need of all the blessings then. This is proof of what an amazing man he was though, he wasn't thinking of himself at the time and I will forever be grateful to him.
During this past week, I have been able to be a part of the closeness this family shares and I feel so thankful to be a part of this amazing family. I am thankful for 3 sisters wonderful sisters. I never knew what it was like to have sisters. These three women treat me as one of their own and I love them so much. I am thankful for my sweet brother-in-law who is so strong and loving. I am thankful for my mother-in-law who is such a great example of strength and of faith. She is an amazing woman--I do not think I could have asked for a better mother-in-law. And finally, I am thankful for my husband who has stepped up as the Patriarch of this dear family. I have come to see a side of him that I have never seen. A side that I knew was there, but had just not had the opportunity to come out. I truly could not ask for a better man to be standing by my side and I know Zed would be so proud of him. The greatest gift that Kory could give his father would be to be the kind of father, husband and friend that Zed had always been and I believe Kory has shown that he is much like his father. Although, I already knew this about him.
Life without this wonderful man will never be the same, but to know that we can see him again and to know that Zed and Lannis will one day be reunited brings much comfort. I will hold on to the thought that Grandpa is in heaven right now, getting to know our baby girl until she joins us on her birthday. I do believe that he will know all the dear little one's who will join this wonderful family one day. We will forever miss you Zed.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Finally!
I know I am quite late in posting our Christmas and New Year's photos. But, we had such a wonderful Christmas and had a nice family New Year's, so I thought I would post the pictures. Our Christmas was much different this year as we were in our new house and we had guests over. My mom and brother stayed over on Christmas Eve and then we had a big family breakfast in the morning. I actually loved having them there. Maybe it will become a tradition. I did realize though, just how much work Christmas is. I was up till about 1am finishing things and then got up at 6 to make sure Santa had come. I definitely realize how much work it was for my parent's and am so greatful for all they did.
Our attempt at gingerbread houses-
Parker checking out what Santa left.
He was not too sure about the hat at first, but as you can see, he later loved wearing it.
Opening baby sister's clothes.
Parker got new boots and a shovel from Santa, so he immediately had to put them on. He wanted so badly to go out and shovel and didn't understand why I wouldn't let him go out dressed this way! 
Building a snowman and shoveling with Grandpa Gardner. And although he had snot crusted onto his face (Parker not Grandpa), he did not want to come in! (If you are wondering why my dad has an orange vest on, your guess is as good as mine.) Gotta love my father!
Although Kory thought he might die if he stayed home for a New Year's, he actually enjoyed the night. Kory said he hadn't stayed home for New Year's in over 15 years and I could tell he was a bit antsy. I thought it was about time that he enjoyed a quiet evening at home and I didn't feel like doing anything other than staying home and having a nice dinner and watching the ball drop. I am a pregnant pooper I guess. I even had to have a nap before midnight rolled around. I guess I am getting too old! Anyway, here are a few photos of our holidays...
Our attempt at gingerbread houses-
Parker checking out what Santa left.He was not too sure about the hat at first, but as you can see, he later loved wearing it. Opening baby sister's clothes.Parker got new boots and a shovel from Santa, so he immediately had to put them on. He wanted so badly to go out and shovel and didn't understand why I wouldn't let him go out dressed this way! Building a snowman and shoveling with Grandpa Gardner. And although he had snot crusted onto his face (Parker not Grandpa), he did not want to come in! (If you are wondering why my dad has an orange vest on, your guess is as good as mine.) Gotta love my father!Although Kory thought he might die if he stayed home for a New Year's, he actually enjoyed the night. Kory said he hadn't stayed home for New Year's in over 15 years and I could tell he was a bit antsy. I thought it was about time that he enjoyed a quiet evening at home and I didn't feel like doing anything other than staying home and having a nice dinner and watching the ball drop. I am a pregnant pooper I guess. I even had to have a nap before midnight rolled around. I guess I am getting too old! Anyway, here are a few photos of our holidays...Banging pots and pans for the New Year. I tried to tell him if he turned the spatula around it would work better but he wanted to do it his way.
He was not too sure about drinking out of this glass at first, but as soon as he tasted the cider, he was ok with it.
Toasting to the New Year.
And lastly, a picture of me and by round belly at 29 weeks. I am definitely becoming large and in charge!
He was not too sure about drinking out of this glass at first, but as soon as he tasted the cider, he was ok with it.Toasting to the New Year.And lastly, a picture of me and by round belly at 29 weeks. I am definitely becoming large and in charge!
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