February: Month of Miracles

Our first miracle came on February 9 at 1:53 pm. That's right I'm incredibly late announcing that Hyrum David has finally joined our family. He weighed 8lbs. 9oz. and was 20 inches long. We're so happy he's finally here.

The proud brothers each taking a turn holding Hyrum.

ParkerBrenner

and Aiden

Look at all my boys

I'm so lucky!!

The Friday after Hyrum was born we got an early morning phone call from the school saying it was canceled. When we got out of bed, it was sunny and no sign of problems. By 9:00am flakes were starting to fall; by noon there were a couple inches on the ground; by the end of the day we had about 7 inches!

But for the boys it was a miracle to finally have a fun day in the snow with Dad.
Wayne helped them make a little bump at the bottom of our little hill out front.
They loved it.

Here's video of Wayne throwing them down the hill.

Parker

Brenner

Aiden



The next miracle is the miracle of technology. Especially when it comes to medical. Hyrum came out very bruised when he was born, which can lead to jaundice. A couple days after we brought him home we had to return to the Dr. to have him checked. After taking his blood he was found to have very high levels and we were told he would have to be put on the billi blanket. Thankfully with the wonders of technology, this just meant he had to have a pad wrapped around him that shined special lights on his body. He didn't seem bothered by it at all and actually slept most of the three days he wore it.
Wayne was sad I didn't get a picture with the lights in the room turned off so you could really see how much he glowed.
After three days his levels went down and he's been fine since.

Next, Grandma came!! Maybe blessing is more the right term for this, but either way we were SO happy to have her. Mom was a HUGE help getting the kids where they needed to be, food in their tummies, keeping the house clean, and giving me as much rest time as possible--including the nights. I love it when she comes!

She and the boys gave me a late birthday celebration.
My birthday was (is) the day after Hyrum was born. I had a wonderfully sweet friend make cupcakes with the boys that day and they brought them to me in the hospital that night. Thanks Crystal!

Our next two BIG miracles came just before Mom left. I had teased our realtor from the beginning that right when I had the baby would be when all the interest would come for the house. Sure enough, the day after I had Hyrum Wayne had to get the house ready for a showing. Then the Saturday after we brought him home, we had another one. Miraculously the people from the Saturday showing loved the house and made us an offer!! After some negotiating, we accepted!

Right around the same time, Wayne found us a house in Illinois. Since we still have our house in CA , we lost money on this house, and we're moving to an area that has a very depressed housing market, Wayne decided he didn't want to buy again and that we would rent. The problem: it's hard to find a 4 bedroom house to rent. Another miracle.

After trying to work with a realtor and not getting much of anywhere, Wayne went out searching on his own and stumbled upon a house that was for sale or lease. He got a hold of the people, took a tour of the house, and decided this was the place. It's an older home and the owners are asking very little rent for it. It's on a cul-de-sac with only three other houses. We found out recently that all the house come with 6 year olds, which is making the move more exciting for Parker. The owners also said that we could possibly cut the rent in exchange for updating the house. How cool is that?

And all this came together just before I was to be left alone with three little boys and a newborn. I definitely feel watched over.

Our last, but not least miracle came when Parker didn't break his neck--or anything else--climbing up--or down--this tree.

Can you find him at the very top??

February was a wonderful month, full of many blessings.