One week old!

...Already and she is so darn cute! We are having so much fun with this little girl, even though it still doesn't seem real that she is really ours!

She's home!

Kennedy Layne Holmes was born on Nov 3rd at 9:44 pm. 7lbs 6oz and 20in long, healthy and as well behaved as can be. Seeing her come into this world was an amazing thing, and I have gained a greater appreciation for what it takes for a woman to take part in bringing a life into the world. here are some photos if you havent already seen the ones posted by other family members.

Three weeks left??

I'm feeling confident that it wont be that long. The doctor said today that I'm between 2-3 cm dilated and 50% effaced. She said that's really good for 37 weeks and the first baby. I have a really good chance of delivering vaginally too. So glad to hear that! She told me to keep doing what I'm doing (eating ice cream!? haha) I guess I move around a lot but I plan on be more active this week. She estimated that Kennedy will be about 6-7 lbs, average size for a baby. So all is going well and I go back in one week "unless I go into labor this week" hey those were the doctors words- not mine. I'M EXCITED!!

Old (ish) pictures

Dejah took some pictures a couple of months ago and I decided to post them

just felt like blogging

As of yesterday I am dilated to a 2 and effaced 50%. I know it can still be a while and that's ok, but we are both getting really excited. I can't believe how quick these months went by. It seems like just a couple of months ago I found out I was pregnant, and now its almost over. Crazy! Sometimes it really scares me how fast time goes by... we've been married for 14 months and it doesn't feel like it at all. We still rush home to see each other and say "I love you" countless times a day. I have a feeling we'll always be like this though. =) Life is just grand. Honestly though, this pregnancy has been kind of rough. It sucked having to pass a kidney stone (talk about pain), then I got this stupid PUPPs rash, and now they told me I tested positive for GBS. It has been scary and I've been full of emotions but I'm confident Kennedy will be a healthy baby and that all will be well. I know these little trials are worth it. I've had some great spiritual experiences and have really come to appreciate the blessings of the priesthood and I'm so thankful that Jordan is the man he is. He takes care of me. On the less serious side, I've decided I'm really excited to have my brain back. Pregnancy brain has made me even more absent-minded! Little things like getting lost going to places I have been many times, forgetting the date, having to write everything down...twice and not being able to say things that make sense have all become part of my daily routine. Anyway, these are just random thoughts because I'm bored and anxious.

8 weeks to go!!

So, I tried to take a picture by myself and I gave up trying to include my face in it. Oh well- here's the belly.
I can't believe how quickly it's gone by, but we don't mind- we can't wait to meet this baby girl! Pregnancy has been fun. The worst part has been dealing with the heat and the extra weight. The best part has been sharing this experience with Jordan, picturing what she'll look like, and feeling her move... a lot! Sometimes that worries me because she is very active and we're hoping she wont be too hyper when she's born. Still, it's all fun though.

PERFECT!

Yep, that describes this last year being married! I wouldn't change one thing about it. I can't believe its been a whole year already. Time flies when you're having fun with the one you love. The weekend started off with us going to a show on Saturday night. We saw one of our favorite bands- Slow club. They were amazing, their voices sound so good together and I can honestly say they are the best band I've seen live vocal wise. Then on Sunday we headed off to my aunt's cabin in Green Valley Lake. This is where we got engaged, so we had to take a picture and hopefully can make it a tradition to go back every year. (I was sitting on this same table when Jordan proposed!)
We had a lot of fun. We BBQed and made s'mores...

Then we went to Big Bear lake and and rented a Kayak.
It was a little scary at first, but I got used to it... although I think Jordan did most of the work.
It was a really fun weekend and it was nice to get away. I can't believe how blessed I am to be married to my Jordan. He is far more than I deserve. He helps me to be a better person because he is so good. I've never met such a hard worker or someone so patient. He continues to impress me day by day. I'm so glad that we are both layed-back and we get along so well. We have never had a fight or an argument and we plan to keep it that way. So many people told us when we got married to enjoy the honey moon stage while it lasts, because after that marriage isn't so great..pssh who says it ever has to end? We agree it will last forever. So like I said, it was a perfect year and I am so excited for many more to come. I never thought I could ever be this happy! I love you Jordan, happy anniversary!!