Avery

We just bought a new camera and thought it would be a point and shoot experience, not so. There is much to learn in the photography world; does anyone want an apprentice? These are the photos we did get of Avery and Kade. I think for a first timers we got a few good photos.

This is the same blessing dress that I was blessed in, how precious.

Kaden is so sweet with Avery. He wants to kiss her hands and feet all day long. He has done such an amazing job adjusting with the big change.

Such a sweet boy!

This picture captures Kaden's fun personality, always ready to have a good time.

Avery Eliza Hess

After much debate (and nearly a full day without a name) we decided to name Hess child #2 Avery Eliza Hess. She was born Friday 9/26 at 9:50 in the morning. Coming in at an astounding 6 lbs 2 0z and 19 inches long she seemed a bit undersized for a Hess child, but we wouldn't have her any other way. After an early morning call (6:00 am) to the hospital we gathered our things, dropped Kade off at the his Aunt Lindsey and Uncle Riley's house, then we hurried to the hospital where things were quickly prepped and MaRea was sent off to surgery to get her spinal block. After a few minutes of anxious waiting I was called into the room where she was ready to go.

MaRea's last pre-birth photo, waiting to go into surgery

The doctor's gloved up and started cutting. As they worked their way to the urteris we were nervous that I'd miss them extracting the baby (I chose to not watch Kaden be pulled from inside and we both regretted it) so MaRea commanded me to rise and start snapping photos. I made it just in time and watched as the docter reached inside my wife to pull out our daughter.

Our midwife holding her just after her birth.

On the cleaning table the nurses really worked her over. As she was screaming from the three sets of hands rubbing her down, and the constant flashes of my camera the docters were sewing up MaRea.

During the after birth scrubdown

Unlike Kaden, I was able to stay with MaRea as they finished stitching her up. It was nice to be there with her and I know she preffered to be with both of us, instead of waiting alone for nearly an hour to see her daughter.

Our first family photo

The two most beautiful females in the world!!

Kaden has been excited to see his baby sister. Since we told him he'd be sharing a room with her he's been excited to meet her. For the last couple of months he's been saving his popcorn, gummy vitamins, fruit snacks and just about any other treat for her arrival. He has a special drawer in our kitchen where he has stashed all his spoils. He is already prepared to show her the finer things in life.

We think he really likes her.

We have had a great stay in the hospital. With the exception the nurses thinking someone stole her, (the ankle bracelet came off in the laundry and locked down the hospital) and some nasty food it's been a wonderful time to relax and get to know our new daughter. Not to mention for MaRea to heal from her major surgery. We are back to normal life tomorrow, and we want to thank everyone for your help (especially Lindsey and Riley for playing fill-in mom and dad). On a last note Brent and Melissa stopped by last night and we compared babies. Brooklynn is only 16 days older than Avery. Who do you think would win in a wrestling match???

Brooklynn and Avery.

Any last creative Ideas?

We have one last day to see if this baby wants to turn head down. I have tried all kinds of weird exercises my midwife suggested that might help the baby turn, nothing has worked. I am open for any last suggestions that have worked on you, or someone you may know. Otherwise we are set to go into the hospital at 7:00 A.M. Friday. Once again my biggest nightmare a C-Section!!!!

We are still undecided on what we want to name her. Cast your vote and it just might help us put and end to the great debate of the name of the Hess baby.

Labor Day Weekend

We have been slacking on blogging lately. I can't believe it's already September where did August go? We hiked Mount Timpanogos Cave on Labor Day. The weather was perfect for hiking in the high 70's. The whole hike takes about 4 hours so plan a Saturday to go and enjoy the beautiful fall weather.



Kaden made it about half way up, the Kelty backpack is a must have for anyone who enjoys hiking. It has made it possible for Kyle and I to still do what we love even with a kid.
This was at the opening of the Cave. The Cave takes about an hour to go through.

We tried to get some good photos of the cave but, non of them really turned out.




Dinosaur Museum


We have the largest Dinosaur museum in the world here in Utah. It's true I didn't believe it until we went. For the month of August they were having $2.00 Tuesdays so Lindsey, Melanie and I went with the kids. They loved seeing the big Dinosaurs .

They have a play area were the kids to to find fossils in the sand. The could have played in the sand for hours, but of course Kaden had to end the fun with throwing sand and other kids.


Kaden turned 3 years old!!! Where does the time fly? We had a Dinosaur birthday party for him.

The new baby is coming soon. We are hoping that she decides to turn the right way. My last visit my midwife tried to turn the baby, but she went right back to the same spot that she has been in the whole time seconds after the midwife tried to turn her. For right now the date is September 25th for the C-section, unless anything changes.

We are pretty set on the name Avery, but would love to find a name that we love more. Anyone who has any suggestions PLEASE send them our way. It 's so hard to find a name that you LOVE!!!

Las Vegas

Thanks to the my brother Travis, MaRea and I had a free hotel for thee nights in Vegas. He even offered to watch Kaden so that meant our first trip without him, EVER!! Neither of us realized how much attention he requires and it was nice to be able to relax without him. We did call and talk to him one morning and quickly learned that was a mistake when the only thing he could say was, in a whiny tone, "You come pick me up daddy?" Our conversation lasted long enough for him to break down crying. We felt only a little guilty.

The second best highlight was MaRea nearly passing out during the Treasure Island pirate show. At 8:30 it was still well above 100 degrees and combination of a packed crowd, lack of water and pregnancy she needed to lay down for a minute. Luckily a security guard was quick to respond with cold water and a cold rag. She quickly recovered. The best highlight of the weekend was the Cirque de Soleil show KA we attended Saturday night. The cheapest tickets were 70 dollars a piece, but the seats were still great. This was my second Cirque show and MaRea's first. If you haven't seen one they are well worth the price of admission. I'm afraid I can adequately describe what it was like so take a look at the trailer.

Hess Home For Sale

We have our home up for sale if you are interested visit our link hesshome.blogspot.com

Memories. . . .

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

Summer Fun

We have been a little lazy in posting this summer. This is what we have been doing the past month.

Endless trips to Logan
































Kyle took the girls out boating for the 1st time this summer. They all got up and were proud of themselves. Angie thought she could get Kade started early on the wake board. For some reason I don't think he got past trying to put his feet in the large boots. My mom teaches a cooking class to Angie's friends every Wednesday, we were lucky enough to catch the class on homemade bread and strawberry jam.



California
We took a trip out to visit Mark and Shari last month. Kaden loved playing with his cousins. He followed Luke around the whole time, I'm sure Luke was a little happy to see Kaden go. Mark and Shari have a cute little turtle in their backyard that Kaden loved feeding.



Kaden thinking he was really funny on the airplane. Can you tell he is sleeping?

Kaden having a ball in the pool in California.

This is the cute turtle that Kade thought was fun to feed.




CARNIVAL

Kade thought the chicken ride was great, Jack was not to impressed he wanted off as soon as he got on.




The Army starts recruiting for their soldiers at a young age.


CAMPING






GOLFING

Kyle has found a new love in his life. I was hoping he would not catch the passion for golf like Brent. I am now waiting for him to get good. The harder he tries to get his swing down I think the worse he gets. I'm sure all those hundreds of buckets of balls will pay off on the course.

Kaden's favorite thing to do is practice putting on the greens. He is so proud of himself for getting the ball in the hole. He puts the ball 2" from the whole and taps it in. Maybe that is what his dad needs to start doing.



Bear Lake Carson and Kade playing in the water. Two boys and one truck never works. Taking turns just doesn't work for two year olds. Kaden ended up pushing Carson and grabbing the truck. It was cute Carson just said " I want my mama, I want my mama." The fun can only last so long.

The four wheelers were the only thing Kaden could think about the whole time we were on the farm and at Bear Lake. The Little one is by far his favorite.




Tearing down the "Old Farm House"
Mom's dream came true the old farm house was torn down. It was actually a little sad. We all had so many great memories with it throughout our lives. It never got old no matter how many times we took our friends in and scared them at night. I think it was Paul and Dan who set up the old house to scare their dates. The glowing eyes in the corners and the doors that would just shut always scared me and I knew what to expect.


The boys were in heaven !!! Is there more to say than these pictures

What's a Women?

This story is way too funny not to share with everyone. We had all decided to go to the Logan pool to go swimming for the day. I said that I would pick up some subs. My mom and Kaden were waiting in the truck at Subway while I went in to get 6 foot long subs for the large Thatcher crew. This girl walked in after me she looked like she was around 21, long blond hair, high heels, and all dolled up. Let's just say she didn't look like she had just got done doing the laundry, moping the floors, and changing diapers. Kaden obviously noticed her also he asked my mom.

Kaden says " Nama who's that?"
My mom says " she's probably a mommy."
Kaden replies " Her's not a mommy, hers a WOMEN!!!"

I think I've laughed harder at that comment than anything he has ever said. At what point do us mothers just become mommy's and not women to our children, I guess I need to start pulling out the high heels to mop the floor, so my boy understands that I'm a Women.



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