Kyson Harvey Has Arrived!!

Ou Precious Little Bundle of Joy!!

KYSON HARVEY MANSFIELD

Mommy, Daddy and Kyson

Big Brother Lincoln and Kyson

Well our little bundle of joy has arrived! He came into the world on May 22, 2009 at 6:19 am(Nothing like having your last day of school on 5/21 and delivery a baby less than 24 hrs. later). He is our little peanut weighing in at 5lbs. 15oz. and 181/2 in. tall. Mommy and baby are both doing very well. The delivery was 100 times better than the last one and I am feeling great. I never quite understood how people could leave the hospital the day after giving birth, but now I know. Lincoln is so in love with his baby brother and is quickly learning how to be a great helper.

Could be Sooner than Later!

Well we went to the doctor on Tuesday and I have already begun dialating. We discussed timing on when Kyson will be joining us here in the world outside of mommy's tummy (I am really getting ready). Dr. B said that on the 21st of May he will do some things to help try to induce natural labor. And if that doesn't work then we can induce the last week of May. WOW!!! It could be as little as 2 weeks away. Man how time flies. We are excited and a little overwhelmed to know shortly we will be taking care of two. Keep us all in your prayers as we prepare for the next adventure in our lives.

Busy Days and Waiting

The Mural on Kyson's Wall-painted by my wonderful friend Kim Harris

Daddy and Lincoln working in the back yard.

Backyard Before

Backyard After

What a fabulous job by my husband.

A Big thanks to our families for all their help

We redid the front yard too.

Morrison Homes had really skimped on our landscaping in the front.

All the pregnant ladies at work. Melissa, Becky, Tara, myself, and Crista.

Opening gifts at the shower. I feel blessed to work with such wonderful people.

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Well as you can see from the photos above we have had a busy last couple of weeks. We have been really working on finishing the yards. My husband has been hard at work after work, but the fruits of his labor are fabulous. WE now have a wonderful backyard with grass, a beautiful planter area, and a great sandbox and play area for Lincoln (and Kyson too someday). My friend Kim and I finished Kyson's mural over Spring vacation. It looks absolutely fabulous in his room. I have had two showers this last week and have been blessed with wonderful gifts and fun times. For the shower at my house we played Bunco. I had so much fun and it seemed like everyone else was having a great time too. I feel truly blessed to be able to welcome our little baby into the world with all these wonderful friends and family members to love and support our family. Well this pregnancy sure has gone fast and we are anxiously awaiting meeting our new son. ONLY 5 WEEKS TO GO! Wow time sure does fly.

Beautiful Wedding!!

Handsom Young Man!!
My Beautiful Sister, Kaylee!

Well my sister, Kaylee, was married on Saturday! It was a beautiful day and a wonderful ceremony. It was wonderful to see my sister so happy and in love. She married a wonderful guy, Eric. We are very happy to welcome him into our family. Lincoln was a ring bearer. He was so handsome and did a great job. He had a few funny moments, but he is just two. I also celebrated my birthday on Friday. It was low key as we were getting everything together for Kaylee's wedding, but none the less it was still wonderful. I got a sewing maching. I was super excited about this. Now I have to learn how to use it. Trevor also surprised me with a new ipod. It was a fun surprise. We are all very tired with all of the festivities that went on this weekend. But we had a lot of fun and really enjoyed being away for a few days.
Now back to reality!!

Buddies

Creighton and Lincoln

Just a cute picture that I wanted to share with you all of Lincoln and one of his buddies!

Last Few Weeks

Lincoln and Daddy

Well let's see it's been a busy last couple of weeks. I can't believe March is almost coming to a close already. A couple of weeks ago we fell victim to not setting our clocks back and so we were all ready for church and realized we were going to be an hour late as we started to walk out the door. We took advantage of it though and took Lincoln to the snow. HE LOVED IT!!! He still is talking about going to the snow. We went to Pinecrest and it was beautiful. We went sledding, threw snowballs, and chased Lincoln through the snow. We had a great time. I put in a few pictures of our wonderful day.

Mommy and Lincoln- Lincoln is really screaming!

And away he goes!!!

Last weekend Trevor and I got to go away for our anniversary. Hard to believe it's been four years already. We had a great time in Capitola and Santa Cruz. We enjoyed not having to worry about the responsibilities of home. While we were gone Lincoln also decided that he wanted to start going potty on the toliet (for candy of course!!). So we have decided to go with it. He has done really great. We had several days with no accidents, then Thurs. we had a few but for the most part he is doing great. I had said as soon as he made up his mind to go potty on the toilet it would be an easy task.

This weekend we have a birthday party and nursery duty and we are working on finishing the boys' rooms. (Thanks Chad for your help!!)

Then we have my birthday next week and my sister's wedding. I'll post pictures once that is done. Lincoln is going to be so cute in his little tux.

Well until next time I hope you all enjoy the wonderful sunshine that we have been blessed with!

Embarrasing Lincoln!!

This is a cute picture of Lincoln and his cousin Jake, wearing their Jesus Lovers. Daddy says "Jesus gave me this body and I love it." They are so cute. Keri, Jason and the kids came down last weekend. Keri and the kids stayed the night with us on Friday. We had a great time. The kids played really well together. Jason helped us get started on the two boy's rooms. We are moving Lincoln into the front room and Kyson will go in Lincoln's old room. Trevor and Jason put crown molding up in Kyson's room and wainscoating up in Lincoln's room Jason was a great help. THANKS a million!! The projects are not finished and so our house is still torn up as we try to get the projects done a little each night. We have something to do every weekend in March so the weekdays are about the only time we have to get work done. I will put up pictures once they are all finished.

Now for the embarrasing Lincoln story. We were at Costco on Friday night and we were in the check out line. This little old lady pulled up behind us and Lincoln started pointing to her cart and saying. "What's that." He said that several times and I could hear Trevor trying to diffuse the situation by telling Lincoln not to point and not to ask questions. The lady was being nice and just talking with Lincoln. I turned around after Lincoln asked a couple of times "What's that" to see what he was pointing at. In the ladies cart there was a large box of Depends. Right after I turned around I hear Lincoln say VERY LOUDLY~ OH DIAPERS!!!! The little old lady was so embarrased and Trevor and I were too. We didn't know what to say so we didn't say anything and just moved forward in line. OH GOODNESS. Gotta love the honesty and innocence kids have.

Well I hope you enjoyed the story. Sorry it's been so long since I last posted. I'll try to do better.