...and we're Home!...

Just a little FYI. I started this entry on Saturday evening, but the kids did come home before I could complete it and then the computer was monopolized and yada, yada...Anyway.

Well, we did it. We got checked in, we got induced, we labored, we took on the epidural (which some of us handled better than others; ask me about it sometime, or better yet, ask Barrett about it sometime...)we pushed-once, and we birthed...a handsome little fellow whom we will lovingly refer to as Dax Michael Bishop. Introducing... Dax: arrived: 1314, 7 lbs, 9oz, 20 in. long








I love the last two pictures of Anson holding Dax. He's come a long ways. When Eden was born he didn't even want to be in the same room with her. He held Dax for a good couple minutes and even gave him a smooch-so sweet!
Now, for all of you out there wondering, we think he's about the spitting image of Bo (lucky boy), and yes, he has all his fingers and everything else, no big surprises so far. As of his being two days old, he has dark hair, darker skin and of course his eyes look dark, just like our other 3 kiddos. Sorry Barrett. Luckily they all seem to get some of his other fantastic qualities. I realize Dax can still change...maybe his eyes will turn blue? Anyway, we think he's perfect, just like all our others and are so extremely happy that he's here!
Our time in the hospital was great-two full days for me and Dax. We had wonderful nurses, and several friends and family who visited or phoned, but best of all, the two of us had ourselves some quality one on one time. I realize most people don't like to stay at the hospital longer than absolutely necessary, but I always enjoy the time alone with the new babe and the room service! I even sat and enjoyed almost the whole morning session of Conference today, it really was great. Now we're home and the kids will be home soon...this could be a very exciting evening. Luckily Barrett will be home from the priesthood session soon as well. I want to very publicly thank Gma & Gpa Wood for all their time and energy and days off from work that they sacrificed to help out this week(end)! I know that Anson, Eden and Bo have enjoyed their time with you, I know you spoil them like good grandparents do, and I love you so much for it! They (we) are blessed!

Here goes nothin...

So... we're off to the hospital tomorrow morning to try and coax this baby down from out of my ribcage and into our anxiously awaiting family. This has been such an emotional roller coaster for me the last few weeks; every other week the baby was in a different position making me really nervous that we would have to do a c-section, but there's still a possibility that we can do the other. At the Doctor's on Monday baby was head down and I was finally dialated to a 3. I hope nothing has changed too dramatically since then, other than being further dialated. Eden is so excited to have the baby come out. She's been counting down the days with me this week and simultaneously tells me how my belly is getting bigger every day-Love it! I also believe that Bo is sort of excited- he just loves his cousin, baby Arli. Hope he loves whatever he comes to see tomorrow..? I did get just a tad bit teary eyed as I rubbed his back to get him to sleep tonight. My last night with him as my little Baby Bo...he is so grown up these days. I tried to talk to Anson about the new baby tonight-this is not the first time, believe me, but all he would say is "No Baby". Little does he know that baby could be rooming with him before too long. We'll see how he adjusts. I know for sure that I'm a little nervous to add another to this madness, but am well aware there is some reason, greater than I can imagine, for this surprise...So, bring it on, I guess!


I am going to take just a minute to back peddle just a bit and round off the end of March. Since my last post we've done many trips to many parks around the valley, done some family get togethers, celebrated Bo's 2nd birthday and uncle Travis' 27th, and had mine and Barrett's 8th anniversary, with a little bit of a mini AT (national guard annual training-8 days)followed by a fairly relaxing Spring Break. AT started on the 13 and went till the 21st. If I remember correctly all the kids got sick in one form or another, but apparently no one got as sick as Barrett who was totally out of commission for a few days on base, and even had to get two IV's to help rehydrate. I tell you, this guy is running himself ragged. What do I do? Anyhow, we all survived and were happy to have him back home for Bo's Bday on the 22nd. Somewhere in there aunt Bethany and Evan and Dallin came to visit the local Bishop's/Kent's and we had lots of fun with them! Several trips to the parks and swimming in G&G Bishop's hot tub, not to mention that she very willingly came over on the 23rd so that Barrett and I could go out and have a yum anniversary dinner at the cheesecake factory. What a wonderful sister (in law), and friend! We did miss you, Matthew, and look forward to seeing you in June, but thanks for sharing your family with us. Bo's birthday party was a good time as it coincided with Travis' birthday and Tucker's last dinner before he took off to California. Bo enjoyed trying to blow out all two of his candles and think eventually gma Wood helped out. He recieved some fun gifts; his very own copy of Pete's Dragon, the movie, which he asks for every day, a play broom with dustpan just his size so that he can just do it by himself without my "help", some new dinosaurs and cars, a new book and a new basketball hoop-which all the kids enjoy, especially Beck! We were treated with delicious cake and homemade ice cream, thank you gpa Botkin. What a fun birthday! Like I said earlier, Bo is growing up so quickly. He is really trying hard to communicate with us, speaking much more clearly than the other two, it's amazing! He knows his letters, his colors, counts to 10, etc..and is just so fun-most of the time. He is also getting very independant and am starting to see the terrible two's come out, just a touch, in him. But I wouldn't trade him for anything, he's so adorable. He loves to play with his brother and sister and cousins, copy most everything they do, ride/scoot on his tricycle, jump on the tramp, go for walks and play at the park, read stories and play with his toys. What an awesome little man!And in no particular order...