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Yes, I know, I know, I know... I haven't blogged in a really long time but we left our camera in SLC over Christmas and recently just got it back. So, here is our update on life and pictures!

Christmas was really fun because we were able to see all of Mark's siblings (except Drew who is on a mission in New Zealand). We got a lot of things we needed and a few things that we just "wanted". It was so nice! We also went to the children's museum in SLC at the gateway. That was totally cool. Daniel had a blast and got to go in a helicopter they have there on the roof. We also spent a few days with my family before we left and then spent New Years sledding and playing in the snow with them as well. I have a totally fun grandpa who still goes sledding with us and I had to include one of those pictures. He just turned 75! I don't think he acts like it though.

Mark has a few promising leads when it comes to employment so we are hoping that he'll soon be able to have a new job. He also recently had his 27th birthday! We celebrated on Sunday in SLC with his family, in Rigby with my family, and at his aunt and uncle house on the 17th (his birthday). So fun! Mark loved everything he got. He went skiing with my brother Justin in January and enjoyed himself. And last but not least...he got his snowmobile running! He and my brother have been working on it since last year!

I had a birthday on th 31st of January (the big 24!!!). I don't feel that old. I had tons of fun because Mark and I went out to dinner on Saturday and they he took me shopping to get some new pants that I desperately needed after having a 2nd kid. Then on Sunday we had a big dinner at my parents house and just played and had fun. I am really excited that I am teaching the lesson in RS on Sunday, I have taught in our Married Student ward many times but never in a Family ward so I am a little nervous but excited. I love teaching! Oh... and LOST started again!!!

Daniel also had a birthday! 3 years old...can you believe it?!!! He is growing up fast. He loves to go to gymnastics, visit aunts, uncles and of course Grandmas and Grandpas. Daniel is also really into anything that crashes! Example: Cars, planes, snowboarders, skiiers, dirtbikes, etc. The Olympics is really fun for him to watch but he is a little dissapointed when people cross the finish line instead of biffing it.

Jake did not celebrate a birthday. He is growing well and takes a bottle a little too well. Our little boy is getting very chunky. You can't tell from the pictures but it is true. His favorite thing to do right now is to talk to the ceiling lights, play with mommy and make faces at daddy. Jake's life is in peril every time we leave Daniel in the same room with him so we are trying to teach Daniel that people are fragile.

Bear Lake Pics and Recent Events

So here are some pictures from Bear Lake. Mark's family has a time share there so we went and enjoyed Conference weekend there. Too bad Mark hit a deer there the first morning and our 4 Runner would drive. We had to have it towed to a repair shop in Logan. Thank goodness Mark wasn't hurt and that we have insurance. It also gave me a good excuse to go see my friend Emily who moved to Logan a few months ago.
While at he condo we spent time with Mark's family and had a great time just relaxing. I had never been to Bear Lake before so I was amazed at how pretty it was. It also snowed for the first time while we were there.

This weekend we are excited because we are blessing Jake and we have a ton of family coming into town. We would love to see any of you friends there if you are able to make it. Our church is at 11 and we are eating at 2 at our house.

How Could our Lives get this Complicated?

So to add to the stress of our lives right now... Daniel has the Swine Flu. Yep, the day Mark was going to go hunting we took Daniel to the Dr. expecting like an ear infection or something. No he has the flu. So Jake and I (ash) are staying with my parents for the next week while Mark and Daniel are quarantined in our house. They said not to take him anywhere for the next 8-10 days! Other than the fever he really isn't too miserable though so it could be a lot worse. We have to be ultra above and beyond careful though so that Jake doesn't get sick. Any friends in the Idaho area be careful!!! Wash wash wash! This is not fun!

Baby Pictures

So I look a little bit better in this picture than I did when I had Daniel so I thought I would post it. This was just the next morning after the c-section which was at 11:50pm. And incase you were wondering I have a pack of ice on my neck because I was so blasted hot!

We didn't have a camera with use when we went to the hospital so we didn't take any pictures until Mark mom came. Thanks for the rescue Susan!!!

Daniel's first picture with Jake where he didn't scream and run away!

Jake Gordon Babcock 8lbs 20.5 in. 9/14/09 11:50pm

So Jake has arrived. Last Monday, the 14th, I was feeling sick with a headache and cough and nastiness. So I went into my OBGYN and I saw the PA who was going to put me on some antibiotics and send me home but I complained that my back was hurting so he called in the Dr. to pop my back and when the Dr. came in he couldn't get it to pop and I was so uncomfortable. That is when he asked if I was having contractions and I said "uh...I dunno know" so he sent me to the hospital for a Labor check. When we got there they hooked me up to the machines and found that Jake's heart rate was not looking good. It was way too high and didn't fluctuate enough so they immediately put me on antibiotics and fluid to try to make him better and after a few hours it worked but I was still having irregular contractions and my previous incision was hurting so they decided to give me a c-section to prevent a possible rupture. That is how our day went and how we got our little Jake. Amazingly enough I only was in the hospital for 3 days and I am doing better than I thought I would. I'll put some pictures up later but Blogger won't let me do it right now.

We Have A Name!!!

But we're not telling!

Mark and I finally decided on a name for Howard (womb name). We have had a list for a while but until recently we didn't really want to settle on any of them. We still could change our minds last minute so we will wait to tell everyone until he is here. Until then here are some more pictures from my sister's wedding...I am still waiting for pictures from Mark's brother's wedding.

Delivery Plans...

So I don't have a new official due date but we will do a c-section on or about the 23rd of Sept. if he hasn't come by then. So pray for us that our little Howard (that is his womb name) will decide to come before then and that I don't have do end up having a c-section. (In my dreams right?) Anyways, all the wedding and mission stuff is over with as of today. My brother went into the MTC today and things should start to slow down. I couldn't help but post this picture of him at my sister's wedding last weekend... this is totally his funny personality that I will miss. So with all this free time we have now anyone up for a movie night or anything?