Paige Linell Ogden made her debut at 12:02 on Friday, November 26th. She was 6 lbs. 7 oz. and 18 1/2 in. I was able to pig out for Thanksgiving and was induced the next morning. The delivery went amazingly well.
We got the best room in the hospital with the best view. Thanks everyone for their thoughts and prayers. We are so lucky to have the friends and family that we do.
I tried to get creative at the ward pumpkin carving activity.
Cade had fun at the Stake Primary Halloween Party. There was a kid dressed as Elmo that he chased around the gym. That poor kid didn't understand Cade's love of Elmo. It was very entertaining!
My last second attempt at a costume.
Our little quarterback.
This pumpkin was a volunteer in one of our flower beds that I am in charge of watering. I watched it grow for months and I think it turned out really pretty. I know I couldn't have grown it if I actually planted it and tried. If I feel extra ambitious one day it may become pie, but I doubt I will find the energy/desire.
So I am 36 weeks this week. Baby is measuring really small just like Cade so they have been suspecting Inter Uterine Growth Delay (IUGD) which means I've had weekly Non Stress Tests for a while and today my fluid measured low. My body just does not like being pregnant and I can't blame it. It gave up at the end with Cade and the same thing is happening with this one. I have a followup ultrasound with the specialist on Monday and we will know a lot more then but most likely I will have to be induced soonish. We are hoping to make it to 38 weeks. But baby looks healthy besides measuring small and we are packing our bags in anticipation. All I can say is, epidural here I come!
We are busy getting ready for our new little girl. I am 35 weeks today and grateful to have made it this far. We can't wait to meet her. Ready or not here she comes!
Cade's latest modern art project.
My new niece Ellie. She makes me so excited to have a little girl.
Cade and his girlfriend Adelle. They are the only two kids in nursery so they are best buds.
Lately I have just loved how many times Cade makes me laugh in one day. I guess you have to laugh sometimes so you don't cry.
We just bought Cade a white shirt and tie like Daddy's for Sunday and he loves it. I thought it would last for about two seconds, but he's kept it on really well. There have been some requests for pregnant belly pictures so check back if you want to see me with a 30 week gut!
Cade now lives on the coffee table watching "Elmo's Adventures in Grouchland" as many times as he can in one day.
Coloring is also a new favorite hobby.
Our ward campout was fun until Cade had to go to sleep. That didn't really happen.
Don't steal Cade's idea for a new baby fashion trend.
Yes, the only picture we have from going to the zoo is this kid's sweet mullet thanks to Clay. Enjoy.
Life isn't perfect, but it's pretty darn good. I am surviving pregnancy and we are going through the fun process of applying to physical therapy schools. So if any one has any advice about applying let us know. We can use all the help we can get!
I love summer! We bought Cade a pool with a little slide and he loves it.
Cade strutting his stuff in his new Elmo shorts.
Washing the car has been a new favorite family activity.
We went to Blackfoot for a weekend and Clay added the stairs to the playhouse for his parents. All the grandkids love it!
We went to the Oregon coast for a week with my family.
Cade loved all the sand and water.
My pregnancy on the beach model pose.
Cleaning off the sand.
We hit all the hot spots in Tillamook including the Tillamook Cheese Factory (yum!) and of course the Tillamook Sporting Goods store.
We also went crabbing.
Clay and Carl's Jr. We only caught one that was big enough, but they cooked up right there for us and we got a taste of fresh crab. This week we are off to Clay's family reunion.
So summer didn't really start until the first week of June this year and we took full advantage. Here is Cade with three pairs of shorts on asking me to put on a fourth. Can't be too prepared.
And he is ready to go hit some trails on his new four wheeler.
Cade has always been such a good helper. He followed me all over the house pushing this picture frame around behind me like a vacuum.
We went to the Hogle Zoo and Cade loved looking at all the animals and all the shoulder rides from grandpa.
Thanks Mom, Dad and Michael for a fun Memorial Day weekend!
I felt this accurately represents our life. House a mess, Seinfeld on in the background, with Cade making us laugh.
We discovered a new way to get Cade to hold still while I cut his hair. Clay just sprays him with the spraybottle so he holds still for a second, I make a cut, then he laughs and we repeat. We are such great parents.
Life is always exciting for us with Cade around.
On April 27th, we celebrated the big 3! We were able to go through a session at the Salt Lake temple. It was my first time there and I think everyone needs to go. Thanks Mom for watching Cade so we could have a nice day away. And thank you Clay for sticking with me. I love my man...
and this little guy.
Even when he leaves me presents like this.
Eating dirt
Climbing on things
Learning tricks from his dad
Getting convinced by Clay we "needed" a Wii.
Convincing me we "need" a Wii.