The arrival of our precious baby... Nevaeh May Standing

For many weeks Ty and I prepared for the birth of our baby.  We decided to use a birthing method called "Hypnobirthing".  The method believes in a pain free birth.  Hypnosis in this case, is just a VERY deep state of relaxation, where you are still in control the whole time.  We prepared for weeks; Ty would practice hypnosis scripts on me every night, I would listen to hypnosis scripts on my iPhone, listen to positive affirmations, and we would also go to a class one night a week (for six weeks).  It all paid off!  This birth was such an amazing experience.  I can honestly say I had a pain free labor and birth.  The only way I use to describe the birth was a lot of pressure when it was time to push.  I would recommend this method to anyone and everyone!

I went to the hospital at 6:00 am on May 14th 2010.  One week before her due date, our Angel arrived at 12:08 pm, weighing in at 6 pounds 7 ounces.  She was 19 1/2 inches long.

She instantly melted the hearts of her momma and daddy.

 

 

 

 

 Her big brother was so excited he finally got to meet this little baby we had been talking about, singing to, reading to and preparing for, for such a LONG time (especially to a 4 year old).

 

 

 

 

 

Family watching in, as daddy gives her first bath to her.  Devarian couldn't get enough of her.  I was so happy to see how much he enjoyed her company.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warming up after the bath.  Can you believe that just an hour or so before this picture, this sweet angel was with her father in heaven?  It is truly a miracle and a great blessing.

 

 

 

 

 

Her first car ride home.  She already had changed so much.  Every bit of her just makes me smile. 

 

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I am so blessed to have what I have.  My children are truly miracles to me and I count my blessings everyday I get to be with them on this earth.

Baby Shower; Right before Vaeh arrived

My sweet boy loved being in all the pictures with his momma and sister-to-be.
He loved her SO-OO much before he even met her.

Happy Easter 2010!

Easter morning searching for eggs @ home

Found his battle set he wanted!

With the battle set on... & tootsie roll in the teeth :)

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Egg hunt at Ty's cousins brunch

He loved finding the eggs!
So Fun!
Running around!
Looking through what they all got!
Cheese! With the cute Easter shirt :)

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Easter egg hunt & Oma & Opa VDB's / Found his basket!
Looking for eggs...
Look what I got :)

We had a very fun Easter this year! We had a mini Easter egg hunt at home when we woke up and gave Devarian his "Battle Set" he was dying to get from the movie "How to train your Dragon", then we went to an Easter brunch at Ty's cousins house and had a big egg hunt there and then we went to my parents house, had a wonderful dinner and egg hunt there. It really was great! Here are a few pic's of Devarian, etc. searching for eggs! He was SO excited this year to find them all.

The Belly... about 33 1/2 weeks

I feel like I am getting HUGE! I am getting to the point where I don't know if I can stretch anymore. I carried Devarian very low and this pregnancy I am carrying higher, so she is always in my ribs! I feel like she is bigger than Devarian too. She feels like she takes up more room. We will see! Only 6 weeks to go!!!

Devarian's Birthday dinner at our house with Family...

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We celebrated his birthday at our home with BBQ chicken sandwiches (D's choice) and the traditional chocolate whip cream cake I make for him every year. It all turned out great and he enjoyed having everyone over. He LOVES company!

Blowing out candles, again! :)

His new Basketball hoop!

He got so excited with gifts this year, it was fun!

A Pirate ship, Mom!

Some of the Grandparents

He couldn't resist with the last piece of cake sitting there!

Oh, I just love him!

Devarian's 4th Birthday party w/ friends!

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Cheesin' D

He was SO excited about his birthday this year! Why is it that kids are so excited to be older and bigger? I just want him to stay little forever. We celebrated his birthday at Classic Fun Center with friends and family. He chose that place and absolutely loves it there!

My big 4 year old!
Everyone singing Happy Birthday!

Blowing out candles!

Green tongue & :)'s

Opening up presents, he loved everything!

Favors he picked out to give his friends!

The #4 cake!

He had a great night!

The Belly...

Here are some pictures of my belly at about 22 weeks. Devarian and Dad (that is a pillow in Ty's shirt... I don't feed him that well) wanted to be included in on this too.
I feel great now! Other than the normal soreness and stretching. For the first 8 weeks or so, I was super sick! Yoga has definitely saved me this time around. It makes me feel so much better on those days when I just want to lay around. That doesn't work with a VERY active 3 1/2 year old! :) So thankful for a very supportive husband that gives me massages whenever I desire, as well! We are starting to put the babies room together and I will post pictures when it's all done. We have the crib, dresser/changing table and rocking chair in there. The bedding also, as you can see in the pictures. I need to decorate (the fun part) then pictures will be up.

Devarian, Our precious boy is almost 4!!!

I can't believe Devarian will be 4, Feb. 24th!!! He is growing up so fast is makes me sad to think about it. He is very excited about his birthday party this year. We are doing it at Classic Fun Center. Devarian also starts preschool this year, in September! I get teary eyed just thinking about it. It's going to be very hard for me to let him go! He is going to the same pre-school I went to, so I know he is in very good hands. He is already talking about it, and the friends he'll make, so that makes me feel better. I know he is ready!

A couple more...

Family Christmas Pic's 09

Here is some of our Family Christmas pictures we got taken. Sweet Memory Garden Photography took them downtown by the Capitol Theater. They did great and I really like how they turned out. Yes, that is a baby bump in the pictures. We found out we are expecting a little baby in September, due May 22nd. We found out we are having a girl November 23rd. We are so-ooo excited. This is also the first girl grand-baby on Ty's side. His mom is very excited!!! Devarian was not excited that he was getting a little sister. He was determined there was still a brother in there. After weeks of talking to him, I think he is finally alright with having a sister. He is getting very excited now, and is starting to make plans of things he is going to do with her once she arrives. I can already see how protective he is going to be over her.