Second Birthday with Red Boots

Here's my little two year old. He has grown 6 inches over this last year and I don't know how many pounds. His Birthday is April 27th. He was born on a friday at 10:15pm. 7lb. 20.5"

We had a small party for the little guy. He did invite one friend(Eli). He and Eli had a ball playing on the slide and running around in the yard. Corbin has been watching Nemo about everyday for months so we had Nemo balloons and cake.

Here's Corbin in the box of one of his presents. He could entertain himself with anything.

This was also Addie's first birthday party. She slept through the whole thing.

Corbin really liked his cake this year. His little eyes lit up when he saw Nemo. He didn't blow out the candle though he just grabbed the nearest cupcake to him and bit right into the top with all the icing.

You can see from cousin Abby and Aunt Amy's reaction what Corbin thought about the cupcake. He was in sugar shock. His face was so funny. We laughed and said yum. He took another bite. He must have decided that that was not for he because he put the cupcake back and walked away. He liked us singing to him but did not blow out the candle. He's so funny.

But by far his favorite gift was the shinny red mud boots he got from Grandma and Grandpa Murphy. They bought them for when he comes over and helps with the sheep in the barn. What a great gift. He wore them around the house for the next couple of days. We have gone to the barn and broken them in. He loves being with Grandpa working at the farm. The last time we went to the farm Grandpa taught him how to hammer in a nail. As long as Corbin does not hammer at home we are okay.

I love my two year old. There is no way to express how much I love my first born son. Addie isn't quite old enough to share those special feelings but being a mother is amazing. With mother's day coming up and being a brand new mom of a new daughter these feelings are swelling. Corbin is so full of life and enthusiasm. We enjoy every day with him. I am so blessed.

Lately he has been showing these crazy facial expressions and lunging forward holding up one of his arms. It is so funny. The picture I posted of him eating the corn on the cob is a good example of what he does with his eyes. And of course in his mind if he closes his eyes and he cannot see you then obviously you cannot see him either. This is very helpful when he is getting in trouble. He can disappear whenever he wants. :)

What a boy!

Best Buddies

As friends we always want our children to like each other and want to play. Well Michelle and I are doubly blessed. Eli and Corbin are the best of friends and we get to worship together at church. It is so amazing to see our boys play. They just light up whenever we get to visit together and whenever they see each other in church. It is so cool that they are only weeks apart. Corbin and Eli have just turned two so they have moved up to the two year old class at church. They love playing together.

This is Eli, Corbin, and Jenna(rhonda's girl)

Eli had better watch out. Corbin is honing in on his girl.

This is at Eli's 2nd birthday party

The boys playing at our house

No matter where they are they cling to each other and I just think that is precious.

Random pics

Well, I am a home body anyway, but now I feel like the world is standing still. I mean two weeks and nearly no activity out of the house. It's not that I feel like going out, but I am getting a little antsy. No really, I feel great. My body is nearly returned, although they strongly discourage all activity for six weeks. It will be nice to excersize and resume all normal activity, but still four more weeks. Baby Addie is great! she sleeps for four hours at night, feeds, and then sleeps another couple. So, I do get to rest. The day is super busy with little Corbin. He really misses playing outside. I cannot let him go out alone and it is too cold to take the baby out. He has to wait till daddy gets home to go out and play. We have had visitors here and there. The church and now friends have been bringing meals. We are so blessed and feel so loved!
Here are few pics. Enjoy.

After her 2nd sponge bath

Peepaw and Great Aunt Terri Jones
Corbin cuddles during a movie

Wow! My new baby sister!

The trip home from the hospital

Easter

This Easter was so special because of our new family memeber. All three of us are in love with our new baby girl. Baby girl and I stayed home this morning while dad and Corbin went to church. They are so handsome dressed up.

Love my little family!

Here Comes Baby A

Monday, April 6th I had my doc appointment to see if everything was going okay with the baby. (you know since I was 6 days over due). Everything looked great and doc said that after our exam I would probably go into labor that night. Yes, indeed. I had cramping all evening and at 12:30am labor woke me. I walked around the house for a little bid trying to countractions and deciding if that is what was really happening. I had contractions every 4 to 7 min. Yes, this truly was labor. I called my mom at 1am to come over. You could tell that she really would rather wait if I wasn't sure, but I said yes, I need you here. She arrived at 2am with Lydia. Lydia was going to stay the night and be here for Corbin when he woke up. At this point I had to really breath through every contraction and my back would really seize up and tighten. They were 2-3min apart and 45-60 seconds long. Labor was coming fast and steady. No time to relax, or pack to leave. I called Amy (my doula) and she talked me through a few contractions and she met us at the hospital. We left for the hospital a little after 3am.
Here is matt's expression when it was time to go.

Here was Corbin's expression when he found out where and why we were gone.

Just kidding.

My water broke in the hospital parking lot. I was 5cm when we arrived. Labor was still fast and steady and painful. By this point I couldn't get the pain in my back to subside, no matter what I did. So, this is what they call back labor. By 7ish they checked me again and I was only 7cm. Addie was unreactive. How could she be so still during all of the laboring going on. I was overwhelmed and exhausted by this point and needed help. After the epidural my body relaxed and let go of all that tension. They let me rest for over an hour and then we were ready to push. I pushed for 45 min and Addie was born. We could not believe the long dark hair! First a red head now this dark hair! I am so happy with my little girl. : ) I'm in love.

Dinner out

Before Addie was born we went to Mark's Feedstore for a little family night out. Matt was trying to get Corbin to show his muscles here.

This is how much Corbin likes his corn on the cob. Life is good.

He had a great time and mommy was happy to have dad take care of dinner.

The two weeks before Addie was born Matt really made a huge effort to help out with Corbin and meals. He would fix breakfast everyday and many nights help or take care of dinner. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband.

Adaline Lynn Murphy

It's a Girl!

10:14am

April 7th, 2009

8 pounds 21.5 inches

Can you believe all of that dark hair!

Happy Birthday!

It's a Girl! AWWW.... happy mamma.