Traditions...

Tomorrow we go home for Thanksgiving and I cannot even begin to explain how excited I am. Due to the complications I had with Jentri I was not able to go anywhere. We have not been home since the last of July. We went up a couple of weeks ago for Cody to grab stuff from his parents house, but it was only for about an hour and it was dark. So it really felt like I didn't even go home. It is amazing how much the feeling and meaning of home means to you when you are gone for a little while.

This year we have Thanksgiving at my parents house. My mom and I have always planned what she was going to decorate the tree like since I was little. I remember in elementary school my favorite colors were teal and purple... so what would you know, I convinced my mom to buy all new teal and purple Christmas tree decorations. Now that is truly the symbol of a mother's love. The holidays at my parents have always meant so much to me! I have always loved helping my mom decorate around the house. It is so strange for both her and I to decorate for the holidays without eachother. So, this year she decided she wanted a new tree. Since I live right by Tai Pan she sent me there to get new decorations for her tree! I couldn't wait. I love that she trusts me. She told me how much to spend and told me to get what I thought would be good. Well, that I did! I bought beautiful red and brown decor for the tree. It really is beautiful. Then I had her pick up a few things. All week we have been on the phone planning out the tree. We are going to decorate it the day after Thanksgiving! Even though I truly love decorating, it is not that, that I am truly excited about; it is the opportunity to carry out a tradition with my mom that has always meant so much to me.

I am so excited to take Jentri home and spend time with the family. I always want her to know our families well and be comfortable with them. She has not even got to meet all of my brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews yet! I love FAMIlY. Whether it be the Beard's or the Woolstenhulme's; I love them both! I cannot wait to get a hug from my dad, kisses from all the nieces and nephews and just spend some quality time with the fam!

oUr LiTTle oNe... not so little anymore

We went to the doctor today and our little toot is growing! Two weeks ago she was 5 lbs. Well, when she was first weighed today she was 5 lbs 6 oz. I knew her doctor would not be too happy about that... I was right he wasn't, neither were Cody and I. I was so frustrated because I really felt like she has been growing like crazy! Well, just as he was explaining that her weight was not good and we had to figure out why the nurse came in and asked to weigh her again. She said the batteries were dying in the scale. Well, when we put her back on the scale she weighed 6 lbs 8 oz!!! She has gained about 2 lbs since she was born... which was only three weeks ago! Here she is today... in her newborn size outfit. She is growing out of her preemie clothes quickly!

eTeRnItY...

I was going to post about Cody and I's anniversary, but things got a little crazy and I didn't have time! Anyway... I just thought I would post a few of our wedding pics. On October 28th we were married two years. It was the best decision I have ever made! Spending everyday and building your life with your best friend is awesome! Thanks babe for the best two years and here is to eternity!

fIrSt HaLlOwEeN...

Jentri's first Halloween was pretty mild. We just hung out at home and handed our candy to the neighborhood kids. Thanks to Amanda, Jentri was ready for Halloween with a new pumpkin outfit and black bow! Thanks Amanda for being so good to us! We love you!

iNtRoDuCiNg...

Jentri Kay Woolstenhulme! On October 24th we had an amazing event! Our little Jentri came! I had went in for some testing and my blood pressure was too high, so my doctor decided to deliver. I was 35 weeks. She was born at 1:12 a.m. and was 4 lbs. 9 oz

It was so exciting because we had decided to name her after my mom, and she was born on her birthday! Here they are on their big day...

We felt that it was meant to be! We were so blessed to have her come safely. There are really no words to describe just how blessed we really are! She only spent twelve hours in the NICU and has done great since! Her pediatrician said she acts like a full-term 8 lb baby. There really are no words to describe the joy that a baby brings to your life.

We have always heard that there is nothing like it, but we now understand it. We have so much to be thankful for! Life is wonderful and we are truly thankful to our Heavenly Father for her! Thanks to all of our family and friends for all of the love and support as well... We LOVE you all SO much!

Here are some pics I took today... (her dad adores her)

tHe GrEaTeSt HuSbAnd...

I must say that I am one lucky girl! I really do have a great husband! Today was killer for me! I go crazy somedays being on bed rest, especially away from all of our family! Anyway...today was just "one of those days"! Cody didn't really know I was going crazy being here, but he had an extra few minutes at work and ran home to say "hi" and have some lunch. When he called to say he was coming home I was thinking about how irritable and grouchy I felt...bad I know. But when he got here he came straight in and hugged me and then started playing with my belly saying how cute it is... (which is hard to believe) But he was just so nice to me it made my whole day! I didn't feel like such a grouch after that. Once again...Cody saved the day for me and didn't even know it! I love him!

"fIrSt SnOw"

WE LOVE SNOW!! Cody and I have not been able to get up to Teton Valley for a couple of months. We are missing it pretty bad...especially since it is hunting season and Cody has not even picked up a rifle or bow! We have just been wanting to go home to the cool fall weather and see some snow on the mountaintops!
Well, on Sunday morning we woke up to a "winter wonderland"! We were so excited, it reminded us of home. Just while we were in church that morning it snowed about six inches on our car! It broke tree branches off and everything! It was so much fun though. We started our fire place and made it nice and cozy! It did make us want to go hang out with our families pretty bad though! We wished we were there to start a big game of Texas Hold Em' with the fam!