Bathtime and more...

Jett enjoyed his first bath, but Hoyt probably enjoyed it more. He couldn't wait to "help" bathe Jett. Luckily Ryon was home to help out as well (take pictures and keep an eye on Hoyt!) Jett seemed to like the warm water, but as soon as I took him out of the bath he screamed until I could get his clothes on. The boy does not like to be uncovered!

Enjoying bath time!

Hoyt "helping" me - dressed in his pirate costume

Hoyt and Jett were with me in the office/guest room the other day while I was trying to get a few things done. As you can see, Hoyt is completely enamoured! He absolutely adores his little brother, and is also a big helper when it comes to getting me diapers, burp cloths, etc.

I had to give Jett a little help to look at the camera. Hoyt had no interest in the camera (which is saying something!) He would rather look at Jett.

Jett and Ryon watching Sports Center. This little guy certainly loves being held!

Two Weeks Old!

I was finally feeling good enough to get a few things done....which included taking some pictures of Jett. (This C-section recovery has been a little harder than my first. The doctor says I'm probably doing too much too soon, but it's hard no to!) Here is our little Jett - or as Hoyt likes to say "Jetters" - at two weeks. He was back to his birth weight at 10 days, so I'm assuming he now weighs about 8 1/2 pounds.

He is starting to stay awake a little longer each day - I think he pretty much slept the first two weeks of his life away!!



When his hands aren't covered they are always up by his face.



He was a great baby during our photo session - didn't cry once, and as you can see, slept the vast majority of the time.



He's our angel baby - Ryon thinks something is wrong with him because he doesn't cry all the time like Hoyt did!

He doesn't even mind having his diaper changed - what a good boy!

I'm a SUNBEAM!!

The first Sunday of 2011, Hoyt became a Sunbeam. He was so excited to go to Primary with the big kids and sing songs. I wasn't able to go to church, but I did get a picture before he left with Ryon. I'm not sure where 3 1/2 years have gone - I'm letting Jett know he can't grow up as fast as Hoyt did!

Going Home

I was so happy to be headed home after spending 2 days in the hospital. In Reno I had to stay in the hospital for 3 days after a C-section, but in Idaho they let you go after 2 days....YAY! When we left the hospital it was snowing just a little and very cold, but even with the weather I made Ryon go to the drive-through at Dairy Queen for a blizzard. I had some serious cravings for ice cream!!

Now a family of four!

Grandma and Grandpa Murray left for Blackfoot the day before - they were a big help with Hoyt while I was in the hospital.

More of Day One

When the C-section was finally over (that is a long and painful story I will have to write at some later date!) the real fun began. Here are a few more pictures from Jett's first day of life.

Literally seconds after Jett was born.

After he was cleaned up he and Ryon got to take a trip to the nursery where he was monitored for about 30 minutes.

Jett and I meeting for the first time

He was ready to SLEEP the day away after such a traumatic experience!

Jett's first sponge bath. Ryon was there...but I was stuck in bed!!

Grandma and Grandpa Murray and Hoyt came to visit Jett later that day.

Hoyt was really excited to finally be able to meet his baby brother

Definitely a great day

Jett Ryon Murray

He's here...he's beautiful...and we are all doing well. Jett was born Monday, December 27th at 11:53 AM. He weighs 8lbs 3oz and is 21 inches long. He has Hoyt's nose and mouth, and the "big brudder" thinks his "little brudder" is pretty cool! More pictures to come later when we are released from the hospital!

Christmas Eve

We spent a quiet Christmas Eve at home this year. We baked cookies for Santa, watched Ryon's favorite Christmas movie A Christmas Story, and read the REAL Christmas story from the Bible. Hoyt couldn't wait to put Santa's cookies and milk out, and even colored a special picture to go with it.

Being a big helper with Santa's cookies. Mixing the dry ingredients...

and even running the Kitchen Aide! (With mom's supervision of course)

The finished product ready to put out for Santa.

A last minute look at the tree before Christmas morning.

Horsin' Around

A few days ago Hoyt watched a horse race on TV with Ryon. We now have a "BIG" jockey on our hands - he's pretty funny to watch. I haven't broken the news to him yet that jockeys tend to be a bit smaller than he is most likely going to be! I guess a boy can dream!!

Thirty....Something!

Ryon turned "36" yesterday and we celebrated that night by going out to his favorite restaurant. This was quite a gift, because I am not a fan of his favorite restaurant so we usually never go there. So....to Sizzler we went for all you can eat steak and shrimp! Ryon's parents drove from Blackfoot to have dinner with us and we had a great time. I even took the birthday cake and candles to the restaurant, so Hoyt could hardly wait to finish his dinner before lighting the candles and singing happy birthday.

Ryon asked for a chocolate bundt cake, but from this picture you would think it was Hoyt's birthday cake!

Blowing out candles....Ryon is holding Hoyt back so he doesn't fall head-first into the cake!

The whole gang

The sweeper that kept Hoyt entertained for the last 30-45 minutes. He worked up a sweat sweeping all the floors. Thankfully the employees at Sizzler thought he was hilarious!

One of Ryon's presents....due to arrive in exactly 13 days. I am ready!!

Santa!

Hoyt and I had an in-depth conversation in the car the other day. It went something like this:

Hoyt: "Mom, when Santa Clause comes to our house to bring presents I want to give him a hug."

Me: "Well... Santa only comes to our house when little boys are asleep, so you won't be able to give him a hug when he delivers presents."

Hoyt: "I really want to hug him mom. When can I give him a hug? Can we go to the North Pole?"

Me: "I think Santa Clause might come visit the children at our ward Christmas party. You can give him a hug there."

Hoyt: "OK mom - I love him!"

Here he is waiting in line to see Santa at the ward party. He was very patient - he had to wait in line for 15 minutes (an eternity for a 3-year-old).

Sitting with Santa. He got to give him a big hug, and when Santa asked him what he wanted for Christmas Hoyt said, "a turtle". What?? He had just watched Little Einsteins that day about a boy who wanted a turtle for Christmas - I think he's going to be disappointed, because that ISN'T going to happen!

Loving every minute of his time with St. Nick!