One Fine Day...

 We finally got a nice spring day! I was so happy to get out of the house and enjoy the sunshine. I met up with my sister Kim and her boys at the playground to let the kids run around for awhile. After an hour or so there we went back to my parents house. The kids had fun drawing with side walk chalk and then riding their bikes. I even let Oskar come out and sit in the sunshine!! He seemed to enjoy the fresh air. Katy, Kim and I also got our gloves and played some catch! I hope that we will have some more nice days soon!

Making the CUT...

Yep, Jacee did something that many kids her age do....she cut her own hair. I thought she was sleeping, so imagine my surprise when I open the door and find scissors and hair on her bed! She was so proud of her self, and I was too sad to be mad. After the initial shock I inspected her locks and realized it wasn't as bad as it could have been. She cut mainly in the front of her head, and a few pieces on top. The next day I took her to my friend Ali's house to get it fixed. The short pieces in front were easily converted into bangs, and layers were cut to hide the other short pieces. I am actually very happy with the new cut! I didn't want her to have bangs because I didn't want hair in her face, but these pretty much stay to the side. Hopefully Jacee has retired as a hair stylist and won't cut her hair again!!!!!

What a Blessing!

Sunday March 27, Oskar was given his baby blessing. My father, Bishop Kenny Hulse gave the blessing and it was so beautiful. I loved how Oskar looked in his little outfit. I was afraid it wouldn't fit him, but thankfully it did. I am so happy that we were able to have the blessing done, but I wish Nils could have been here for it.

Momma Jacee

Jacee has grown quite the imagination! I love watching her play with her dolls. It is cute to listen to her talk to them and pretend to be their mommy. I know she will grow up one day and be an amazing mother :)

Growing So Fast!

My big boy is changing and growing so much! He is packing on the pounds and is so cute! It's so crazy to think that he is now 6 weeks old. Time goes by too fast! It's been really hard taking care of 2 little ones on my own, but my family has been soooo helpful and I am very greatful. Jacee continues to adore Oskar and loves on him every chance she gets.

FAM{ILY}

February 25, 2011

Taken by Laura Skinner

Welcome Baby Boy

Oskar Kellan Jett Sjostrom was born on Feb. 9th, 2011 at 9:23 am. He weighed 9 lbs 6 oz (I know, HUGE) and was 21 inches long. For those who want to know, here is his birth story!

On Feb. 8th, I had a doctor appointment. I was 39 weeks and 2 days, and VERY ready to have him. I was only dilated to a 2 so I was dissapointed for sure. We scheduled another appointment for the following week and also talked about me being induced if nothing happened on its own. The rest of the day I was pretty bummed and just moped around. The next morning around 5 am I started having contractions. They were about 8 mins apart, but it took me awhile to actually believe they were real and not just in my head. Around 7:30 am they went from 8 mins to 4 mins apart. I decided to wake up Nils so we could figure out what we wanted to do. Considering how fast Jacee's labor was we decided it would be best to get to the hospital ASAP! So we got our things together, said goodbye to Jacee and were off. When we got to the hospital at about 8:20 all the delivery rooms were full, so they put us in a room they liked to call 'the closet'. And that's pretty much what it was! The nurse checked me and I was a 5! I was so happy that I would be having him that day! After being there for probably 20-30 mins my contractions were right on top of each other and I was getting no relief in between. I wanted an epidural and we were waiting for the anesthesiologist to get there. The nurse checked me again and I was at a 9! I started feeling the urge to push right around the time they took me to the delivery room. The doctor decided there was no way we could wait for the epidural, or any meds for that matter. So once again I had to give birth with NO pain killers. It was pretty brutal but the nurses and doctor insisted that I was doing great! Nils was so amazing through the whole process to. He held my hand (I'm pretty sure I broke a few of his fingers), and was there when I needed him. I started pushing and he was out in about 5 mins, but it felt like an eternity! I was soooo happy when it was all over and I felt instant relief...well for a min! Oskar was here and that's all that mattered. The doctor guessed he weighed about 8-8.5 pounds. When the nurse said he weighed 9 lb 6 oz we were all stunned! After everything was over we finally got time to call our families and let them know that the lil guy was here. It was an amazing feeling seeing and holding my son for the first time.

It's been 2 days now and we are definintly getting adjusted. At first Jacee didn't really seem to know what was going on, and it took her awhile to even be interested in Oskar. She hasn't shown any jealousy towards him and I hope that doesn't change. Now she wants to hold him and kiss him all the time. It is so stinking cute to see her play and talk to him! I am very excited to start this new journey!

More to come soon :)