Welcome Jade Addison

I know that it has been a while since I last posted, but we have been very busy the past 3 weeks.

Jim and I welcomed Jade Addison on Oct. 6th at 12:56 pm. She weighed 6 lbs 15 oz and was 19 1/4 inches long. The induction began at about 7 am and she was born just 6 hours later--thank goodness! She was perfectly healthy and very alert. I think she only slept about 1-2 hours that day!

We went home the next day and spent a couple of days enjoying our new little bundle of joy. My mom and Jim's parents came for a few days to meet Jade and help us with packing--that's right, 1 week after Jade was born Jim and I moved from Rapid City, SD to Bismarck, ND!

For those of you who know Jim and I, you know that we have moved a few times since we've been married. Seven times to be exact (I bet that is more than some of our military friends). Out of those 7 moves, four have been across the country--SD to AZ, AZ to ND, ND to AZ, and AZ to SD. Two of those moves were within the same town. But I must say that this move topped them all! I think that we are completely insane! Packing and moving with a newborn is not the smartest decision we've ever made-especially since this is our first baby! I honestly can't believe we pulled it off! We loaded the truck on Oct. 13th and drove to Bismarck on the 14th. We had quite the caravan-Jim drove the U-haul, his parents drove their car with our dogs, and I drove our car with Jade. All I can say is the next time we move, whether it's in town or back to AZ :), we will be hiring movers!

Jade and I have been adjusting to life in our new home. We have slowly been putting things away and getting Jade's room put together. It is very nice to have a room for her. I will post pictures later as we go along.

Here are some pictures of the first few weeks of Jade's life:

Jade's 1st photo shoot

 Jade with G-pa Warne

 Jade with G-ma Warne

 Jade with G-ma Burrer

 Moving Day



 Jim putting Jade's crib together

Jade is very thrilled with her crib!

Due Date

So today is my official "due date" and I don't think this baby is going to come out on it's own. I'm feeling good and I'm trying to do a few things around the house, but other than that I am trying to relax and sleep if I can. Jim will be coming home tomorrow and our scheduled induction is 5 a.m. on Thurs. (as long as there is a bed for me--all those lucky ladies that go into labor on their own have first dibs). Jim and I are very excited to welcome this little one into the world!

We'll keep you posted!

Here we go!

So...Jim and I have been talking about starting a blog for a while now. We think it will be a great way to stay connected with friends and family as we go through life on the roller coaster we always seem to be on. So this first post will be to let everyone know what's up with us...

We are expecting this little baby any day now! Our due date is Oct. 4th, but for some reason I feel that this little one is content where they are at, so we have an induction scheduled for Oct. 6th. I am really hoping that this little one would come before then so I don't have to be induced, but only time will tell.

I am officially on "maternity leave". I had my last day of work last week and I don't plan on looking for anything until after the move. Yes, that's right, we're moving. If everything goes according to our plans, we will be moving to Bismarck, ND about a week after the baby is born! I would say I'm a little stressed, but in the 6 years Jim and I have been married we have never done anything without a little stress. It keeps us grounded...in faith that is. I have to trust that God is in control and we are just along for the ride.

This weekend has been very emotional for me. Yesterday, Oct. 1st, is a date that will always bring a few tears to my eyes. Two years ago on Oct. 1st, Jim and I had our 20 week ultrasound of our first baby, Abigail. I think all of you know what happened on that day. That day we found out that we wouldn't get to keep her. We found out that there were several medical things wrong, and that she would likely pass before she was full term. That day I had to give up my hopes and dreams for our first child, and I had to let God take control.

I can't believe that 2 years later I am sitting here starting this blog, with a baby wiggling around in my tummy. This little one lets me know what's important in life. God has provided Jim and I an amazing gift and something very positive to focus on during a time in our life that is filled with less than wonderful memories.

I will try and keep you posted on our new baby and our move. We are very excited to see what God has in store for us in ND!