Leigha's 3rd Birthday

Today was Leigha's 3rd Birthday, and I am so sad that my little baby is getting so big, and so old! I remember being in the hospital with her just as clearly as I do, well... Conner! There is no way that my little baby is that big, but it's true she is, and it has gone fast! She is super cute, and we had a great day today. We went to lunch with daddy at "Old McDonalds EIEIO", and she got to wear some of her new duds, she looked so cute (thanks Meagan)! We watched some of her favorite movies and read someof her favorite books, and did a lot of her favorite things. It was a great day. Well, I thought I would just put a few of my favorite things about her.

1- She taught me what "mommy love" is, and that love just grows deeper everyday!

2- Her smile brightens my darkest times, and her laugh just spreads all over until you are laughing too!

3- She is so close to the Spirit. She always reminds me to read scriptures and have prayers.

4- She is so sociable, and there is never a lack of fun or friends with her.

5- She is great at making and keeping friends, or as she calls them her family (she treats friends as family).

6- She says the funnest things all the time... the sweetest things too (" as you wish your highness").

7- She is so incredibly SMART!!! She teaches me so much, and I always have to be on my toes.

8- She is an amazing big sister and big helper!

9- I love bed time with her because it is our singing time when I rub her face and give her snuggles and she rubs my face and gives me snuggles too as we sing our favorite lullabyes.

10- She reminds me everyday that she is a child of God, and that I am too... there is no greater gift than having a daughter who knows whose she is, and reminds me of who I belong to as well.

Happy Birthday my Little Angel Leigha Grace!

Daddy Daughter Date

On Saturday Don took Leigha to the Pumpkin walk for a fun Daddy Daughter Date. They had a blast, and I was really glad that Leigha got to go, and jealeous that I couldn't. Here are just a few fun pics of Leigha. Grandma Smith also came up on Saturday and got to see Conner for the frist time.

Conner Eoghan Squire

Here are some more pictures of our cute little Conner. He is such a wonderful baby and we are so glad that he is here. Leigha is an amazing sister and we are so proud of her and the way she has accepted this big change in her life!

A Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!!!

Well Conner finally decided to make his appearance! He was born Monday, October 13th at 7:24 am (another all night labor). He was 20" long and 8 lbs. 6 oz. He is such a blessing in our lives already that it was fitting that he was born on Canadian Thanksgiving. We have received so many blessings, but our kids are our crowning jewels. The purpleness on his head in these pictures are bruises from coming down through the birth canal so fast, they are all gone and he is gorgeous! We all love him, and Leigha is such a great big sister. The first time she heard him cry I was with her and she said "Oh no! My baby is crying!" She has been so gentle and loving with him and such a great helper to me.

Our Fun Fall Drive

On Wednesday Kara and I drove up the canyon to see if the elevation changes would start labor (almost, we had contractions for 4 hours after) and we got some really cute pictures of our kids here are just a few.

Life As We Know It...so far

Well, stubborn little Conner is still not here, and now we are hoping that he doesn't come until the 16th or later. He will be a big boy but it would work out best now if he waited. We have tried everything to get him here before now, but he just won't come! We have tried walking, running, going up the canyon, eating spicy foods, riding a bike, having my membranes stripped, and pretty much anything else that people suggest. I have been through 2 false labors in the last week, and each time it has just gotten harder when he does not show up, and it is very frustrating when the contractions stop! Poor Don has had to deal with me, but he has been a pro! Thankfully it won't be too much longer til Conner is here, and he won't have to deal with me as much. Instead of a whinny wife, he will have a whinny baby (poor guy). Wish us luck, and thank you all for your prayers and support.