A little about Emily

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Belvidere, Illinois, United States
I think of myself as a happy, social person with a big heart and lively personality. I'm a loyal friend who keeps confidences and has a listening ear. Sometimes I give in to what many believe is an "Irish Temper" (thanks to my red hair) but is actually just a strong sense of right and wrong! I'm a sucker for romantic gestures. I love paintings and poetry and fairy tales. My husband was well trained in the art of becoming a prince charming, and he used this to win my heart. My kids know he still puts on a romantic flare once in a while to evoke laughs from them or kisses from me! My greatest joy in life is being a wife and mother. This is what I've always wanted to be. It can be so challenging and that's what makes it so rewarding. I'm willing to work hard for the things I believe in.

A little about Paul

Paul is a man of many talents, many hobbies, and many wonderful qualities. He has a wry sense of humor that those who know him well have come to appreciate. He is an excellent teacher and definitely chose the right profession as a college instructor. He is kind, caring, listens well and is always trying to improve himself. When Paul sets his mind to something, he accomplishes it. He has learned from others or taught himself many handy-man skills which he uses constantly on our home, yard, and cars-not to mention the kids toys. Paul loves to fly-fish, is an excellent shot with a gun and becoming one with a bow and arrow, too. He likes to hunt water fowl, turkeys and deer. He loves the outdoors and is an Eagle Scout. Paul also loves college football and is a true blue BYU fan. He serves in our church and sacrifices much time and energy in behalf of others. Best of all, Paul is a fabulous husband and father. He has his priorities strait and understands the importance of putting family first. As his wife I feel very blessed to have such a wonderful husband. It's hard not to love Paul!

Paul at Cape Cod

Paul at Cape Cod

Friday, August 10, 2012

Meet Braden

Meet Braden



Better late than never...

Yes, it has been nearly two YEARS since this darling baby boy joined our family.
And Yes, I am just now updating my blog after more than three years...

But this is very representative of my reality.  I am so busy LIVING my life, I rarely find time to WRITE about my life.  However, I am going to try to catch up a little.
Today, at least, I have a few quiet moments.

For starters, I should mention that I am now the mother of 5 children.  Braden Robert joined us in September 2010 after a long pregnancy and a brief stint in the NICU.  He was perfectly healthy until he inhaled fluid before he could take his first breath.  I cannot forget the panic I felt when the doctors pulled him out of my belly (yes, C-section) and only silence greeted us.  Time froze while we waited to hear that precious first cry.  When the seconds ticked by and it didn't come, I was growing desperate.  "Why isn't he crying?!" I asked all the medical people crowding around.  Finally he let out a cry but it was not the loud, mad, cry my other 4 had given.  It was weak.  But it was a cry and hearing it lifted the brick off my chest.  Still, they rushed him off to the NICU where he stayed for 3 days.  Fortunately, he rapidly improved, going from oxygen and IV tubes to no tubes, a bottle and eventually was able to nurse just fine.  It was a difficult beginning, but he hasn't let it bother him.  He is the world's easiest baby.  Really.  I know I said this with Dallin and it was true, then.  But Braden has been even more easy-going than Dallin.  Since I had three children before these two were born, I know that not all babies are so willing to just go with the flow.  But these two boys are just plain happy.  Content.  Satisfied.  Calm.  Mellow.  Relaxed.  You get the picture.  They cry sometimes when their needs aren't met, but not for long and they get over it quickly.  Best of all has been that both are self-entertaining.  Truly I count my blessings daily!


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