Wow!!!!! It's been a while, sorry. Been a super crazy year but we'll boil it down to a few major events.
Troy's deployment was cancelled last minute in Aug. 2011, and in the end, he resigned his commission and is now an enlisted soldier and is much happier than he has been in years. He still misses flying but it was the right choice.
Next development was that we bought a house in November in Salt Lake valley. Houses cost a lot more money than you ever would plan on. We've never done home improvements so now we are having our baptism by fire.
Last major development, are you ready???????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our stubborn little boy finally made his long delayed entrance into this world on August 7th and 1659 mountain time. He was 7lbs. 14.5 oz's and 9 days late. I was in labor for 34 hours compared to Makena's 28. Probably the biggest difference between the two was the use of drugs this time. Makena was au-naturale and little Shane was drugged. Epidurals- yeah!
Shane is a healthy little boy and has already gained nearly a pound. He has failed some hearing tests with his left ear but the doctors aren't too worried yet. Shane was born with 1/4 inch dark hair and dark blue eyes. Makena's blonde hair and light blue eyes next to Shane with his dark hair and dark blue eyes are a great sight. Two cute little children to brighten our lives immeasurably! He's a mellow little boy and spends a lot of the day observing what's going on. He sleeps well at night and doesn't cry much. Makena has been a great big sister for the most part. She does have a few episodes but really loves holding and feeding him. She loves to be around him and tell people about her little bro. It's been great to have him and he's the cutest little thing. Of course we are VERY biased.
Sorry to go on, but we're a little excited!
Hope things are well in your world and that you've all been doing great. Drop a line some time and we'll try to be better and do the same. Take care to all and GOD BLESS!!!!
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