Our Bili Baby

Carson has been slowly fighting off jaundice. We had heard of jaundice, but who knew it could be such a big deal. He had a count of 18 then 19, then 16 and now 14. So we were instructed to put a bili blanket on him for the last few days. It has been helping lots. But here are some photos of him before the blankie and with the blankie. The machine is kinda a pain, but worth it.

Little Carson

Maeley was so excited to get to bring Carson home. She HAD to help bring him inside and get him all comfy.

We still need to get pictures of him with his eyes open. More to come...

He's Here!!!

It was early Thursday morning, 4:40am to be exact, May 22nd, 2008, when we left for the hospital. The labor part wasn't too bad

thanks to Jace

and Sarah.
YAY, at 12:44pm Carson Jace Perry was born!!! Weighing 8.5lbs, and 21 inches in length. We were happy to be done with the labor and delivery, but even happier that he is strong and healthy.

Then the fun part came... Grama Wen brought Maeley to the hospital to meet Carson for the first time.

We were wondering how she would react. Would she be jealous, or accepting? You'll have to watch and see...

Still Alive, Just Preoccupied

Obliviously, I'm not the best blogger, but I know I need to update. We haven't fallen off the face of the earth; we've just been pretty busy. We've been out of town for a few weekends for Trae's (Jace's brother) wedding and reception and with all this nice weather, we've been outside and playing lots. And we've been busy, busy busy getting everything ready for the baby.

Anyway I took some photos on Saturday of Maeley with her new little pool. We usually get season passes to Roaring Springs, but this year we didn't because I don't want to take a newborn to the water park and have him sit in the 100 degree weather for a few hours a day. But next year we'll do it again. So instead we bought a few things to entertain Maeley in the backyard. Her favorite is the pool, SHOCKER!!

This is Maeley running into the back yard. She's ready to go and was just telling her daddy to hurry and come "simming"

What do you think Maeley, is it full enough yet?
I don't care....
because I'm going simming.

Jace and Maeley swimming. BTW, it's not in irrigation water, ICK!

Baby Room So Far...

This is the "square wall" we painted in the baby room. It was a fun, but crazy little project. We stared by taping...

then we hired some help...
next, we got to paintin'...and wah-la!!!
We could only paint 3 squares at a time because of how the tape would overlap in several areas. So this one wall took about 4 days. (including touch-up Mark) So now those of you who have been asking what it looks like here you go. We still have lots to do. I’m finishing the dresser this weekend (Dale expect a phone call or 2), we’ll put the crib together, and finally add the finishing touches.

Elder and Sister Royer

So, one of the saddest days I've had in a REALLY long time was Monday, March 24th. I know I should have been excited and happy to see my parents start to serve their mission, but instead I bawled like a baby. Unfortunately I even snorted when I was hugging my dad goodbye.

So, off they go serving for 23 months in the Russia, Novosibirsk Mission. Why couldn't they have been called to the Temple Square Mission or some where tropical and warm?

Hubby Tag

What is his name? Jace C Perry (nope the C doesn’t stand for anything)

How long have you been married? 7 years 2 months

How long did you date? Almost 3 years

How old is he? 29 and lookin’ better each year

Who eats more? Ha, that’s so funny…JACE!!!

Who said “I love you” first? I’ll blame it on girly emotions…me

Who is taller? Jace

Who sings better? Neither one of us are singers…But Jace sings more, but it's really not singing

Who is smarter? Pffffff... Jace has more book smarts and I have more common sense smarts

Whose temper is worse? Mine…does Jace have a temper?

Who does the laundry? Me. Jace just turns on the dryer and says “it’s not done yet”

Who does the dishes? Also me.

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Nobody...Jace sleeps in the middle and I’m hanging off the left side.

Who pays the bills? Jace… I have no idea what we spend on anything or how much we pay for.."whatever".

Who mows the lawn? Jace and I’m very grateful for that.

Who cooks dinner? Me, but Jace tries to help.

Who drives when you are together? Whoever gets to the driver side first, but on long trips, Jace.

Who is more stubborn? Ha ha, funny question…me

Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Over little things, I admit it first. Over BIG things, Jace will admit it first.

Whose parents do you see most? Jace’s parents. We get to see them a couple times a month.

Who proposed? Jace…it was totally unforgettable.

Who has more friends? Jace has lots of friends, but I know I have more.

Who has more siblings? I do.

Who wears the pants? Me, me me. Jace tries and I let him think he does, but anyone who knows us, knows I do.

I will now tag..Meg, Jenny, Krista, Abby and Miki