LDS.org - Friend Article - The Beehive House

LDS.org - Friend Article - The Beehive House

As many of you are already aware, Lauren and Nate were featured in an article in The Friend magazine this month. It has been really exciting for them and they have loved all the attention it has brought! They are also featured in a video online (link above) that is adorable. They narrated the video over a year ago and it almost makes me cry listening to their cute voices.

Look what Grayden found!

Grayden got a little impatient while waiting to nurse and found his finger! So cute!

First bath

Today I gave Grayden his first bath...and he HATED it! I can't say I have had another baby that screamed through their first bath the way little G did. I had really wanted to wait until all the kids were here to give him his first bath but they are at my sisters and there was no way to clean up his diaper blowout with wipes. Now I'm glad they weren't here because it may have been just as traumatic for all of them. He didn't even like when I washed his lovely brown locks. Who doesn't love having their hair washed?? Of course I felt horrible that I had made him scream more than the day he was born, so I quick rubbed him down with lotion, dressed him, wrapped him in a blanket and rocked him to sleep. And we both thoroughly enjoyed the latter.

Grayden Reis

Our little baby boy arrived Wednesday, June 2 at 2:43 pm. He weighed 6 lb 8 oz and was 19 inches long. At least 3 oz of his weight are contained on the top of his head! He has a ton of dark hair and we love it! We had some challenges coming up with the name but made sure we did not leave the hospital before deciding. The siblings have been the best part of adding a new baby to the family. Nathan has told me several times "thank you for delivering Grayden," and Lauren has already changed diapers and become a pro at holding him. Luke is not sure what to think but did notice that the "holes" in his nose are smaller than his. I am enjoying his sleepy stage right now and know that will most likely change in a few days time. New babies always remind me of how blessed I am in life.

Last day of school

I was glad that I thought to capture a quick picture of the kids today on their way to their last day of school. Time passes so quickly, i forget how fast they grow!

I love nesting

There is really only one thing I enjoy about pregnancy...nesting. Ok and the whole I get a cute new baby out of nine months of pure torture I guess is also a bonus. On Friday I cleaned my entire fridge with a new weapon added to my cleaning regimen...the toothpick. it was a truly satisfying experience. I'd offer my services but I just noticed my baseboards are looking a little dingy and I'm dying to see what a tooth brush can do on those....

Another birthday post

Lauren turned nine on her birthday this year. NINE! Where has time gone? I have a nine year old?! Since her birthday fell on a Sunday this year, we did her friend birthday party on Saturday morning. We had a glamour party where the girls decorated mirrors, made barrettes and had their hair done by a professional stylist (my sister!). We had a brunch theme with fresh fruit and cinnamon rolls. It was really fun and the girls hair all turned out amazing. Thank goodness for sisters! I cut my hair off when I was 15 and really haven't been able to "fix" hair since. That evening we celebrated as a family by going to dinner at Cafe Rio (Lauren's choice) and going to Disney on Ice. it was a great show. There are too many things about Lauren that I adore to list but here are a few....she is the most helpful nine year old on the planet! When I was first pregnant and incredibly sick, she got up and made the kids breakfast every morning before school. Oftentimes her breakfast would end up soggy by the time she got her brothers taken care of. She has this funny goofy side about her. She loves to dance, sing and just be silly. Luckily for me she has developed a love of scrapbooking. We have so much fun doing this together and recently had a "creative room" outfitted for us in the basement. She is sensitive. She is smart, hard working and a perfectionist. She is always willing to try new things. This year she has played soccer, basketball, taken ice skating and will soon start softball. She loves to shop! Did we luck out with this girl or what?!