Jace Steven Olson

On a Sunday drive home from my Parents house, Steven and I decided to talk about the future. We never really brought up having more kids, but I did mention that I had to run to Ephraim the next day to pick up my birth control. So Monday morning I headed over to Ephraim and picked it up. By the time I got home, I had a text on my phone saying don't take your birth control. I immediately called him, saying "are you being serious? Are you really ready for this?" We got pregnant very quickly with the girls, so we weren't sure what to expect this time around. This time around it took us 3 months. My sister in law Cassie figured it out, so she was the only one who knew until we had our 10 week check up. It was so hard to keep it a secret!! I decided I wanted to try out Dr. Anderson out of Payson, and I'm so so glad that I did. He was so good to Brooklyn and Brynlee. I was worried they would be scared, but they actually looked forward to going to listen to Jace's heart beat. I had a little more morning sickness with Jace than I did with the girls, but still feel pretty lucky it wasn't any worse. I craved cheeseburgers, and pizza. I found out what we were having at 16 weeks. I went in for a regular appointment, but he couldn't find the heart beat right away and wanted to make sure everything was okay. He told me he was 99% sure it was a boy, but we would do another ultra sound at 20 weeks. I was so excited to go home and tell Steve. I tried to wait a few days until his birthday, but my big mouth told him that night. The pregnancy seemed to go by pretty fast at first. We spent most of our days exercising and taking walks to the farm. The girls really enjoyed being out, and it got me moving (which I didn't do when I was pregnant with them). At about 35 weeks time seemed to slow down. I was ready for our little guy to be here, but knew he had to stay in a little bit longer. I had the girls at 37 weeks, so I was getting a little restless when I hit 37 weeks and he still wasn't here. Dr. Anderson tried stripping my membranes, but for some reason that didn't work for me! At my 38 week appointment Dr. Anderson suggested getting induced at 39 weeks since I lived so far away. I was ready and willing to take him up on that. October 7th, 2014 early in the morning we headed to Payson hospital to get things started. I had thought about trying to go without an epidural, but once they got the pitocin going I decided I was ready for it. The epidural actually went in a lot easier than it did with girls. (my reason for not wanting the epidural was the needle) I was feeling pretty good right after the epidural, but a little while later I started feeling sick. Soon I was starting to feel contractions again, and felt like I was going to throw up every time I contracted. When Dr. Anderson came in to check on me I told him what was going on. He checked me, and told me he thought Jace had moved down on a nerve. Mine and Jace's oxygen levels were dropping a little bit, so they made me put oxygen on. For someone like me who hates things over her face, this was hard. Finally it was time to get Jace here. Since I was able to feel contractions, I was able to know when to push, but pushing also made me want to throw up. Steven had to watch for me, so he could hurry and get the oxygen mask off before throwing up. I did end up throwing up, but it did make me feel better after each time. After what seemed like forever Jace Steven Olson made his way into our lives at 4:08 PM. He weighed 7 lbs 8 oz and 20 inches long. He was perfect in every way, and we were in love at first sight. It was new for me to be able to hold my baby right after delivery, but it was so perfect. He instantly became Mommy's little boy, and I couldn't wait for his beautiful sisters to meet him. I'm so grateful, and blessed to have my husband by my side through the whole thing, and I love him more than he knows. He is a great father to our children!

Life as of now

So I am going to try doing this blogging thing again. Hopefully this time around I can keep up. Life has gotten pretty crazy around here. Brooklyn and Brynlee will be turning 3 soon, and we have now added baby brother Jace into our family. We are so in love with him, and the girls have adjusted to being the best big sisters! Brynlee is Jace's protector. I was afraid of what they would think when we brought him home, but they have been so much better than expected. They love to give him lots of loves, which sometimes gets a little too rough, but he loves them. They were the first ones to be able to make him smile. He is always searching for them whenever he can hear their voices. He started smiling at around 2 weeks old. Jace is the sweetest cuddly baby. He loves to sleep on Mommy's chest. He sleeps really well at night. He only wakes up 2-3 times a night. Jace is now 5 1/2 weeks old, and time is going by too fast. Brooklyn and Brynlee are growing up so fast. I can't believe how much they have changed in a year. They definitely make their Mom and Dad proud. They were potty trained by the time they were 2, and are always on the go. They seriously are the best of Friends. I don't know what they would do without each other. They fight like cats and dogs, but in the end they always have each others backs. Brooklyn and Brynlee are really into puzzles, and doing anything that has to do with learning. Every since having Jace, they have been going to nursery by themselves with no problems, and are so excited for their turn to go to preschool. Brynlee always tells me "Mom i'm going to go to school, and you are going to cry, but it's okay because I will come home when it's over." They are growing up right before my eyes, and i'm definitely not ready. I'm just glad they still like to snuggle Steven and I. They are definitely our little Angels, and now we have our Buddy Boy, and are happier than ever! I'm so grateful that our family is forever!!!

Family Pictures

I AM SO GRATEFUL FAMILIES ARE TOGETHER FOREVER!

Our Summertime Adventures

Here are a few pictures of our favorite summer adventures. I finally was able to take the girls to get their ears pierced. They did so good. I was nervous, but they only cried for a minute. Now they don't even bother them, and they look adorable. The girls have really taken a liking to swimming. They definitely don't get that from their Mom, but I do have fun taking them and watching them play. The Nephi pool even has a place just the right size for them. Brook and Bryn have come to know the concession stands. They learned that one fast from all the ball games we have been to this year. Their favorite thing to get is sno cones. They LOVE them. They love ice in general, so adding flavor to their ice only makes it better right? We were able to make the Johnson family reunion this year, and had a blast. My mom watched the girls while Steven and I were able to go on the big family horse ride. I think there were 19 of us that went this year. It was so nice to get back in the saddle again. I need to go again before summer time is over. I was even able to get them to get on a horse without being scared. I was so happy to see them enjoy the horses. I can't wait to take them on a ride! Steven took me and the girls on our own little family camping trip. We just went up Manti Canyon to a little spot called Yerns. Steve made us an awesome orange chicken dinner, and some cobbler. The girls love being able to sleep in a tent, and being able to run around outside exploring. It was so nice just to get away and spend time as a Family without having to worry about anything else. I'm sad to see the summer coming closely to an end. We have loved all the time we get to spend in Ftn. Green with my parents. They are so good to my girls and I'm glad we can be close to them. We have also enjoyed walking down to Grandma and Grandpa Olson's to jump on the tramp and see the cow. It has been a great summer. Overall the best thing about this summer, is the time we got to spend with Family. I love my cute little family with all my heart. I am truly blessed with a great husband, and daughters.

18 months

I have a hard time believing that little girls are 18 months old. They are now going to Nursery (which has now become my new calling), they are starting to talk more, and just busy busy busy all day long. It has been so fun to watch them discover new things. I love listening to them say new words, and figure out what I'm saying to them. They love each other more, but yet fight with each other even more. But what are sisters for right? Brooklyn has a bad habit of biting her sister, but Brynlee takes it pretty good. I'm glad she doesn't try biting her back, but I have to figure out how to break Brooklyn's habit. When we went to their 18 month check up, their doctor was so impressed with their strength. They are tough little girls. They love reading books, jumping on the tramp, sliding, and swimming. Being a mom to Brooklyn and Brynlee has become life. I enjoy it so much. I have bad days just like everyone else, but I wouldn't change this crazy life for anything else. I love them with all my heart, and feel so blessed to get to stay at home to take care of them.

Lamb Days

I have so much to catch up on, but I think I will just do one post at a time. Lamb Days is my favorite time of the year. I don't think anyone who isn't from Ftn. Green understands the importance of this day (well actually week) I just can't think of anything better than summertime, spending time with family, playing softball, and getting together as a community to have some fun. The week starts out with some Coed softball. You sign up to play, and they draw your name our of hats, and put you on a team. Trevor described the night before Lamb Days, when you find out who's team your on as "Christmas Eve." Now other people might find that crazy, but we love it. It turned out that Me and Steven got put on Trevor's team, which was pretty fun. I have never had my brothers on one of my teams, and since Heidi is pregnant, she didn't get to play. Ryan and Cassie were on a different team. I was pretty bummed we didn't get the chance to play them. Saturday is the official Lamb Days. The kids enjoy being in, and watching the Parade while the guys play in the Men's League softball tournament. This year Ryan and Trevor were put in charge of it, and I think they did a good job. It turned out nice, and they ended up taking 2nd place. After taking a little break from the sun, we are back to playing softball, and then watching the most amazing fireworks. I just don't see how it can get better than that!