Arrival of Cody Robert Ingles

The day has arrived for our family to meet our newest little guy. These last nine months seemed at times to be flying by, but then almost in the same breath it seemed like he would never be here. As always though time does and will pass.

So here we were more than willing to go through labor because the outcome meant our little miracle would be here. But I have to say my deliveries have been (and this one is no different) kind of by the book or lets say pretty easy. They checked me in at noon, and hooked me up to everything around 1:30. I decided to get an epidural at 3:00 pm, and told my nurse I think we should wait to break my water until my Doctor got here at 5:30 pm. I had my worries that if another Dr. broke my water too early my Dr. wouldn't make it to the delivery (it has happened in the past).  So we waited for Dr. Pead to arrive he broke my water and a little over an hour later it was time.  One push later, and Cody had arrived.  Our delivery couldn't have gone better.  We had a wonderful staff of nurses to work with who listened to everything I said. My epidural was too my liking, I could feel enough to know what and when things were happening. My Doctor was there. And we were happy, relaxed, and blessed.

 

He is perfect! Everything about this sweet little guy is wonderful. I imagined over and over what it was going to be like holding our baby boy for the first time, and yep it felt exactly like I had dreamed! He was heaven sent, a gift, or as we would say our BONUS BABY!

Conversation

This was Kiley and her friends conversation yesterday...


Kiley: Riley, do you think I'm beautiful?

Riley: I already told you, you were beautiful today!

Kiley: I know but I went home and changed. Do you still think I'm beautiful?

Riley: I think you are beautiful every EVERY EVERYDAY!!!! (super sigh)

Typical female and such a typical male! I LOVE these two!!

School Projects


Both boys have reports to do on animals. Cole chose the Burmese Python, and Cutler chose a Polar Bear. After writing their reports they both had to create a habitat for them. I think they turned out great, plus we had a lot of fun making them!!! 

Cutler's Project for 2nd Grade



Cole's Project for 3rd Grade

Mommy Weekend

After two long weeks of being "missing in action".  It seems almost appropriate that the first day back Rob would disappear to his almost favorite place (besides home), the mountains. 

I had the kids to myself, but we were all a little sick.  So this meant instead of getting out, and going places.  We were meant to stay in, on a beautiful day!!!

I can't complain, I feel like I have missed out on movie nights, snack time, snuggle time, play time, and more.  I decided to turn our weekend into a party!

We headed to the store to picked up a wii game, puzzles, and healthy snacks.  (Remember we are sick, and filling any of our bellies with snacks might just make for a horrible weekend.)  Lucky for me Rob had already cleaned the house before he left, including deep cleaning bathrooms & doing all the laundry.  I know I am married to a great guy!!!

We came back home, and the children could do whatever they wanted.  Well, within reason.  My parents even came to check in on us, and that always cheers me up! We all were very happy.

After my parents left for the day we found ourself, getting a little bored and hungry.  So I piled the kids in the car and told them I would drive through whatever place they wanted to eat.  Lucky for me most of them are still little and McDonalds wins them over.  But they sure were excited to think they were in charge of whatever they wanted. 

We came home ate, played some games...including the wii.  Then they had a sleepover party in Kiley and Carson's room.  Carson of course was the naughties of the bunch, and had the whole room laughing.  But that is the point of a sleepover right.  After a little bit they all settled down, and we slept the night away.

I felt a little lonely, maybe I should've climbed in bed with the kids :)

I wish I could say that today we all woke up feeling great, but it seems this little bug is still lingering.  Hopefully Rob doesn't have it too, that might make for a long, cold trip.

11 weeks left

Almost exactly one year ago I got the surprise of a lifetime.  I knew for certain that we were suppose to have another baby.  Prior to this day I was content, happy, and what I thought for "certain" that we were done having children.  I was excited that I had reached this point in my life, and I was ready for the next phase of raising our family.  But to my surprise, I was overwhelmed with this impression, and I hoped that I just had to shake it off and forget about it.  So I did just that, or I tried to do just that.  But throughout the next several months just as I was beginning to get comfortable in my life again, I was again stopped in my tracks and reminded that I was NOT doing what the Lord wanted me to do.

Elder Bednar spoke in April's conference on revelation and this is what he said, "A light turned on in a dark room is like receiving a message from God quickly, completely, and all at once. Many of us have experienced this pattern of revelation as we have been given answers to sincere prayers or been provided with needed direction or protection, according to God’s will and timing. Descriptions of such immediate and intense manifestations are found in the scriptures, recounted in Church history, and evidenced in our own lives. Indeed, these mighty miracles do occur. However, this pattern of revelation tends to be more rare than common."


When he spoke tears fell from my face, I felt like the journey I was on, the goals I had, all of them needed to change and I needed to change direction.  But it still wasn't easy.  I wasn't sure I could do pregnacy again, and I pleaded that I wouldn't have too.  The journey that I knew I needed to travel, looked scary, hard, and inconvient.  Actually it felt impossible.

Eventually Rob and I decided to follow.

Today I am completely overwhelmed with the journey we have taken, with the changes that have occured with in myself, and with the life inside of me.  I look over the last year, and I realize I have been given a miracle. 

I cannot wait to meet this little guy. I cannot wait to experience life with him and our other children.  I wouldn't change the journey I have taken over this last year.  I wouldn't change that I felt scared, crazy, overwhelmed, nervous, and more in the beginning.  Because throughout all of this I have better learned to trust my savior and hope that the plan he has for me is far greater than the plan I have for myself.

I love Cody, so deeply.  I am almost scared to feel so much excitement for this little guy.  Because I worry the worst of the "what ifs".  But I know that whatever happens, where ever life takes us.  He is apart of our life forever.  He is our son.

So with that, hurry up last trimester.  I am starting to count down...11 weeks to go to delivery and I can't wait.  I am giddy at the thought that I get to hold you, love you, teach you, and be your Mother.

Halloween 2011

There is nothing better than Halloween around here in the neighborhood. I look forward to it all year long, and I use to never be like that. The whole neighborhood is out with tons of kids, lots of decoration, and a tun of FUN!!! We have one circle that does hot dogs, with chips, and a drink. Their neighbor does a little spook alley. And then there is just the plain fun of trick or treating!

Daddy Daughter Date

 After a long awaited date it finally arrived.  Kiley and her big date with Dad.  I think she asked him everyday for a month if it was her date day.  Dad took her to a halloween cooking class, where they would be making witches brew.  What a great chance for her to wear her witches costume.  She is so stinkin' cute!

Can you believe it that she used that knife?  YIKES!!!  She now believes she can cut food.

This is witches brew, Rob said it was delicious, Kiley didn't like it.  I am not surprised, but I wish I could have some.

Luckily they enjoyed some delicious rootbeer, and some yummy donuts.

Preschool Field Trip

Mommy & Kiley

 Kiley loves preschool!!! She asks to go everyday, and now when we pull up to Miss Missy's house she jumps out of the car and runs in all by herself. She barely even says good-bye. Sad, and happy all at the same time.  We love this little girl!!!

Today was her first field trip with her class, and I couldn't wait to go with her. Except that it was freezing. Luckily I dressed her warm, but I sure wish I had a few more layers on. We went to a pumpkin patch, and enjoy picking pumpkins, seeing animals, eating lunch (in my car because we were so cold), and then played on their playground. We had so much fun!

These were some really fun slides!!!

I think once we got to this part of the field trip, Kiley was couldn't get enough of this little train ride.

We had so much fun!  Thanks Miss Missy!!!

Lagoon

It is time for a little lagoon fun!!!  Our kids love this place, and they look forward to it each year.  We had so much fun today.  The weather was perfect, and a couple of our friends were able to join us this time.  We love the fall setting, especially the trick or treat lanes.  This year they had two different trails for the kids to go on.  We didn't do any of the haunted houses this year, no one really likes going in them.  The best part of going in the fall is the lines are short!  We stayed all the way until 9:00 p.m. and I think the kids could've gone longer.  Cutler as always looks forward to the crazy, scary rides, so he loved when he rode wicked without holding on.  Cole rode a lot of rides that he normally doesn't.  He went on spider, the pirate ship, and more.  He loved the whole night!!!  And couldn't wait to tell Grandma and Grandpa Ingles thanks for all their hard work so we could go to Lagoon.  Kiley loves all of the kids area in Lagoon, and can't wait to ride Bombora!!! Carson on the other handed wanted nothing to do with the rides, but luckily he was a perfect angel the whole night.

Cutler

Kiley and Cutler

The only attempt at making him ride a ride, we looked like we were the meanest parents ever.

But luckily for us, he was perfectly happy just hanging out with us!

One of the trick or treat lanes!!!

Cole

Pumpkin Patch

It is time to get out of the house and into the beautiful fall weather. So Kiley, Carson, and I and a few of our friends enjoy the pumpkin patch. We loved wondering around the maze, getting pulled in the cart, and picking up a few fall items. These two little kiddos are so much fun to be around!!!

The are so stinkin' cute

Carson (look at that cute smile!)

He is turning into quite a little toddler!!!

Goalie

Cole played goalie for the first half of the game today. Cole is one intense soccer player. He really knows how to run after the ball! Way to go Cole, we love watching you play any sport!

Kiley Soccer

After spending countless hour watching her older brother's practice and play it is Kiley's turn to play a little soccer. Well, she may not be the most aggressive out there, but she didn't cry. Which is really good for her age. She also was pretty willing to go play when asked to by the coach. Her favorite part though was for sure the snack at the end of the game. Although this game she is isn't wearing it, normally she played soccer in a skirt. She looked so stinkin' cute, I didn't mind at all!!!

Thanks Coach Skee for coaching them, as always our kids love when you are their coach!