Layton's Blessing

Yesterday we were able to bless Layton despite our family getting sick the day before.  It was a very tiring day but it was great! Thanks to all those who came and took the risk of getting sick. Thanks to everyone who helped us the entire weekend as well! We have the best family and am so greatful for all that you guys do to help us. 

Layton wearing his Daddy's blessing oufit

His blue booties were made by his Great Grandma Findlay

3 Months Old

We can't believe Layton is 3 months old! He is getting so big and has been so much fun.  His favorite things right now are his bottle, bouncer, hands in his mouth, being tickled, having his bum changed and then being bare for awhile, showering with Daddy, being talked to, sticking his toungue out, cooing, standing, sitting up, stretching, kicking his legs, and running in place.

Last night we had a big milestone... Layton SLEPT ALL NIGHT!!! He went to bed about 10:30 and didn't wake up until 7:30! Waking up and realizing he hadn't been up all night actually made me nervous.  He normally gets up at 7, so I was waiting until then before I checked on him.  After about 7:05 I couldn't handle it anymore and had to go check on him.  Of course he was fine and so I went back to bed.  Right as I started to fall back to sleep, he woke up.  Luckily he took a nap with me after about an hour of playing.

Layton Kendall

Layton is here! Sorry it took us so long to post some pictures.  We are just so happy that he is here, healthy, and such a sweet little boy.  Layton was born at 2:45 am on Wednesday, November 25th.  We were able to leave the hospital the next day at noon.  After a 2 minute stop at our house to grab a diaper bag we went out to my parents (Findlays) for Thanksgiving dinner. It was a very long day, but we were happy to be out of the hospital. 

Our little family right after Layton was born.

6 lbs 12 oz 19 in

After all the pocking and measuring he was finally able to rest.

All bundled up ready to go to Grandma & Grandpa's.

Happy boy after his first bath at home!

2 years and counting!

Happy anniversary honey! This is my (Kendall) first post, and i thought what better time to do it than on our anniversary. I just wanted to take a moment to tell everyone how happy and blessed i am to have such a wonderful wife! She puts up with soooo much from me. She endures my endless teasing and can even tell me she loves me with a straight face every night! I am extremly excited to be a father, but even more excited for Kirsti to be a mother. I know she will be terrific! She has already had 2 years experience dealing with a child, however this one may be a little smaller. I love you so much and give thanks everyday that you are in my life. I just thought i would let everyone know how special you are to me, even though i don't outwardly show it very well. I hope you can continue to put up with me and that i have brought you at least a fraction of the happiness you have brought me over the past 2 years. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Wiggle Worm

The last few weeks have been especially fun with Layton moving around in my tummy. Kendall has been able to feel him better and know when it's him vs. my breathing. Last night Layton wouldn't sit still. Right after Kendall fell asleep I had to wake him up to have him feel Layton. As we would move our hand or fingers across my tummy, Layton would follow with his foot or hand. It was really fun to have a little more interaction with him other than just feel him move. We are anxiously counting down the days, and hope that because he his measuring 2 weeks early he will come 1 week early so he isn't close to Christmas. I guess we will see...

20 week appointment

We had our 20 week appointment last week and are happy to confirm that Layton is still a boy! He made it pretty clear what he was. He was wiggling all over the place and always found a way to show us his rear end no matter what angle we were looking from! The nurse was laughing telling us we better get ready because he is going to be a very active child! It was really neat to be able to see his stomach, heart, lungs, brain... they pretty much show us everything. Of course we can't tell anything, but from what see said, he looks pretty healthy. Our Dr. was out of town and so he will review everything once he is back and let us know if there is anything to be concerned about. I'm pretty sure he is healthy as a horse! Below is a 3D picture of Layton's face. We have 3 photos like this one and also a video of the ultrasound. It is neat to already see some of his features. Kendall and I have decided that he mostly looks like his Dad. He has my round nose and big lips and the rest is all Kendall! Kendall just says, "he's cute, of course he looks like me"! I'm just happy to see that he has all of his fingers and all of this toes! And best of all... I'm halfway there!!! YEAH!

Hugh and Haven visit

My brother Brock, his wife Rachael and their oldest son Cordon went on a river rafting trip from Sunday to Friday. My mother and I picked up their two year old twins last Saturday to watch them for the week. I had Wednesday and Thursday off work so I had the twins those 2 days. Well Kendall and Butch went with his dad, brothers and nephew backpacking on Wednesday until Saturday, leaving me and Roxi home alone. Despite Haven peeing on me and Hugh peeing all over my floor, TWICE it was a lot of fun! On Thursday my Aunt Linda took my Grandpa Findlay to his cancer treatment and while waiting for him she stopped by with lunch for the twins and I. After lunch we packed the kids in the car and headed over to see my Grandpa. He seemed pretty excited to see the twins. He even took them for a ride back to the car on his walker. Hugh doesn't look too happy in this picture but it is only because the sun was in his eyes. They loved the ride on the walker and of course started crying when we had to take them off and put them back in the car. It was a long week with Kendall gone, but I am sure glad I had the twins to help with the time. They were so fun to have!