September 2011

Mason went to his first day of Pre-School.  He has the same teachers that Easton had.  He loves riding the bus home.  He has excelled on all of his report cards, and is doing so well in school!

 We caught caterpillars, and raised them to butterflies. Mason was pretty upset when we had to let them go outside. Luckily their wings were still wet, so they took awhile to fly off!

 Mason and I got to spend a lot of time together in the mornings. Easton is at kindergarten so that left us a lot of time to snuggle, and play :)

 We went to Musentuchit. The boys (all 3 of them :) ) had a great time playing in the sand.  

 We went and picked up Uncle Kyle from the airport.  It was great to see him after two years, and they boys love having their Uncle back!

 More Mommy and Son bonding time!

 Mason went a good 2 months without staying awake on the bus.  This is his little friend Riley. Before I took the picture they were all cuddled up together.  Preschool must be pretty rough!

 The boys picked me flowers!

 The boys and I went to Green River to Melon Days.  Justin had to go to the State Fair.   We played with Greg and Jessica all day and had a great time.  Ty and Trace taught the boys how to put pennies on the train tracks and then go find them after the train came through. Easton ate tons of watermelon. I finally had to tell him that he couldn't have anymore!  We had a great time, and can't wait for Melon Days next year!

 Easton started Soccer.  He loved running around and he really loved playing goalie! He did a great job, and had a blast.  He has decided it is his new favorite sport!

 We ate at Wingers on a Tuesday, since the boys get to eat free on Tuesdays!!! We also went and watched Dolphin Tale, which Easton loved!!!

August 2011

This month we moved the boys into their own room.   We had to make room for a cradle.  The were both really excited.  However, Easton still ends up in our bed every night!

 Justin went archery hunting and shot a 2X3 on the opening day.   The boys were super excited to go and see it, and help their dad.

 Easton started Kindergarten.  Of course he had to wear a Mario shirt.  Funny Kid!  He was so excited to meet his teacher, Mrs. Winn, and see who was in his class.  Some of his favorite friends are in his class with him.  Brooklyn, Carson, Emalee, and a new friend named Luke.

Last of July

HA HA.. Not sure why, but I love it!!!!

 The boys love riding with Daddy!!! Especially when he pops wheelies!!!

 Orangeville parade on the 24th.  We love parades!!! 

 Mason tried to catch a fish, but it was too slippery.  Easton wouldn't even try to!

 At the fireworks in Cleveland!!! We love the fireworks there.  Meah even enjoyed it!

I FLY

I know I have tons of catch up to do, but having 3 kids is really kicking my butt!!! This first picture is of my sweet boys. Mason had to get a shot from having a wierd stomach bug.  Easton was felt so bad about him getting a shot in the butt, that he asked me to take him to the store to get Mason a toy. Easton picked out this cute elephant. Mason loved it, and it helped him feel better too!

 For Valentines, I bought Justin a pass to go do indoor skydiving, rock climbing and surfing. We finally used it in July and went with Bryan and Meghan.  We had a great time and Justin had a blast skydiving!

 (Bryan)

 Mason, Easton and BryLee

 Justin

 We then went rock climbing. They let the little kids do it, and they had a blast. Easton was so good at it, a complete natural! Justin did great at climbing up the biggest wall.  It looked like a great workout!

 Last was surfing.  Easton wanted to do it so bad, and he did!! He did a great job, and only crashed/cried a few times!!  The pictures are blurry, but they were really moving fast!

We can't wait to go again!!! Mason said he'll surf this time :)

INTRODUCING...

SWAYZIE KATE THORNLEY

Swayzie was born on 11/6/2011 at 7:15 p.m.   Weighing 8 lbs 1 oz and 19 1/2 inches long.  She is absolutely beautiful and we are all so in love with her!

The surgery went smoothly (after 5 tries to get an IV in me, lots of bruises, and extreme shakes).   Turned out I was in labor when I showed up, I had been having contractions most of the afternoon.   For some reason after I got my IV, I started shaking uncontrollably.  Justin was so sweet to help me, and comfort me.  I really married the most amazing guy ever.  

My Dr. had her delivered within 10 minutes! I heard her cry and couldn't keep the tears from coming. It was the most amazing sound.  Justin had stepped up to watch the surgery and came back to where I could see him and exclaimed, "She has so much hair!"   They wrapped her up and I was able to look at her for a few minutes before they took her to the nursery.  

I was left in recovery all alone for a good hour and a half! My nurse kept telling me to get some sleep, but I was so anxious to see her.  I had the cell phones in the room with me, and could hear them going off (everyone was waiting to hear any news).  I didn't know anything, I couldn't move to get the phones, and Justin was on a completely different floor with Swayzie.  Ann finally called my room and I was able to tell them that she was born, and that was about all I knew!

I finally was able to be moved down to the mother/baby floor, but had to go through paperwork/nurse stuff before I could see her.   I finally was able to see little Swayzie around 10:00.   We hadn't named her yet, but as soon as I saw her, I knew she was supposed to be Swayzie.  Justin felt the same way.  

Justin had been able to stay in the nursery with her the entire time. I'm so glad he was able to have those precious hours with her, and was able to bond with his daughter. 

Pretty soon the boys, my mom, Ann, Lexi, and Trevor came up to see Swayzie. The boys loved her immediately!

Swayzie is such a good baby. She is a great eater, and sleeper. She is doing great at her night times now (was really messed up the first few nights, but I knew she would be).  I actually have to wake her up to get her to eat. 

We love her so much, and can't imagine life without her.   Mason has taken right over in being her protector. Anytime she cries he sings to her.  Easton is the big helper, and is always getting things for me that I need.  Justin has been such a huge help, and I was so sad when he had to go back to work. I love him so much!