Halloween

Random pictures

This is us in our car on our way to Disneyland. I can't believe we all fit. It only worked because we had a cargo box on top of the Pilot with our suitcases.

A big smile

Makenzie loves this boy. She likes to carry him around everywhere.

Colton and I hanging out in the basement.

Colton's blessing day

Yes.... I am finally getting around to blogging about Colton's blessing day back in the middle of October. I found him this cute and simple outfit that fit him perfectly. I love all the faces he was making that day, including one smile.

Peach Days and Birthdays

Mike and his family at Peach Days in Brigham City

Austin and I watching the parade. Colton slept through the entire thing.

Everyone at the parade

Colton is really starting to put on the chub.

The double chin has arrived

Yes-- that is spit up on my shirt. This boy spits up more than any other baby I've had.

Tyler turned 9 this year. Can not belive that next year he will have been alive for an entire decade. I"m not sure I'm ready for that.

Makenzie turned 7 in August and had a water birthday party with 15 of her friends. So much fun!!

A weekend get-away

My sister-in-law, Maline, called me last week to tell me that she and her 3 kids were going to be in St. George for a few days. I decided to meet her down there for a quick weekend get away-- leaving Austin behind to take care of Daddy. We had so much fun, even though it was short. We played in the pool, explored a cave, jumped in the sand dunes, danced in a splash pad at night and swam in a lake. All within 36 hours and with a one month old in tow. So much fun!!!

The lake

AT the sand dunes

The cave

Tyler and Jackson in the pool

One month

I can't believe that one month has already passed. I feel like Colton has only been here for a week or two. It's amazing how fast time flies by. It's a reminder to me to take it all in and enjoy this little sweet one while he's still so small. For the most part, he's a good baby. He'll sleep for 4 hours at a time in between feedings at night and he's eating like a champ. All of the other kids adore him.... even Austin who is constantly kissing the top of his head. I need to get pictures of them with Colton--- a project for this week perhaps.

Pictures of Colton

Colton Wendell Droubay

Colton joined our family on July 14th at 9:20 in the morning. He didn't make the turn and remained head-up to the end. After a full night of contractions in the hospital and one last attempt by the doctor to turn him, Melanie had her first C-Section and we got a beautiful baby boy. He weighed in at 6 pounds 7 ounces and was 19 inches long. Like the rest of our kids, he has old-man hair that will likely get cut off once we get home. So far, he has been golden--never crying (except during his bath) and eating and sleeping like a champ. I'll leave it to Melanie to tell the full story later but in the mean time here are some pictures. Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers--Mike

Melanie and the boy

Kenzie was the most excited to have Colton here--maybe we can train her to take care of him at night? I'm sure that there are no child endangerment issues there.

Tyler getting ready to teach another brother how to be a man.

Austin holding Colton--and assessing the competition.

No luck!

Well, the version attempt yesterday was unsuccessful. The doctor was almost able to turn the baby around but then he just flipped right back to where he's most comfortable..... head up. They were going to try a second time but his heartrate went down after the first time. I don't think the baby was too happy about what we were trying to do. So.... we'll have to wait a bit and see if he either turns on his own or my doctor might try another version again at the beginning of next week. This little stinker boy is causing me trouble!!

Little stinker

I went to my doctor's appointment this week and this baby boy is STILL breech-- the little stinker. I didn't think he was going to turn just because he has been in this same position for as long as I can remember. He must be comfortable there. We scheduled an appointment to go in to the hospital next Tuesday for my doctor to try to turn him so we'll just keep our fingers crossed that it goes well. This is definitely adding some excitement (and stress) to these last couple of weeks.

Fun with old friends

The Eyre's stopped by for a night on their way from California to North Carolina. It was so fun to get the kids together and see them... even if it was only a short visit. It was funny to see Jackson and Austin trying to get along. My kids have been so excited for them to come and stay for a night. The kids had a big sleepover downstairs and the girls spent a good portion of the night putting together a dance recital for us. So cute!!

All the kids together

Tramp party

Makenzie still talks about her friends in California that she misses-- especially Brooke.