Hyrum's first weeks home

As everyone know's the first couple weeks home from the hospital with your new baby can be a little bit nerve racking. I can't tell you how many times I would look at Hyrum while he was sleeping and wonder if he was alive. The first time he gaged, I almost had a heart attack thinking he was going to die. I don't think I really slept at all the first couple of nights, because I was so paranoyed that something was going to happen to him. Miles and I both worked ourselves up in worry quite a few times, just not knowing what was normal. We either called the pediatrician or went in about 3 times a week. But by some mirracle, he is still alive and all is well. We love this little boy so much. He has brought so much more depth to our own relationship as we figure out how to be new parents.

This is Hyrum in his coming home outfit (which barely fit him) on the changing table for the first time. We had to learn how to be fast and effective in the diaper changes as the window and our clothes have been drenched time and time again by our little man.

The first few days, all that Hyrum wanted to do was sleep, and sometimes this was about all we could get of him being awake.

So cute!

One of our first family pictures.

Hyrum really loves cuddling up on Daddy's chest. He has spent many hours in that position.

These are some pictures that Miles took just a few days after we brought him home.

Here was Hyrum's first bath. Needless to say he wasn't too thrilled.

Well the long awaited day has finally come. On Saturday August 9, 2008 at 12:05 pm little Hyrum Miles Victors joined our family.

So here is a shot of just how big I got right before I had "little Hyrum"

After 38 hours of labor with an hour and a half of that straight pushing, little Hyrum finally came. This is a picture of the doctor and nurse that were key in the delivery.

Hyrum was born weighing in at 11 lbs 10 oz. As you can see his head was a little cone shaped when he first came out. Even the doctors were amazed at how big he was.
I love this picture of Hyrum when he's getting all cleaned up. I think he was a little bit shocked to come into this world.
Our first family candid with proud daddy and mommy!
He's a very strong little man, and on his first day he lifted his head up and looked right at me.
Proud Daddy!

Proud Mommy!

One of our first days home from the hospital.

Miles and I could not be more proud of our beautiful little boy. Each day has been bringing us new surprises and new things to learn about our little bundle of Joy. We'll keep you posted as he grows.

1 Year Anniversary!

Though it's hard to believe, a year has already gone by since we got married! We had fun celebrating our 1 year anniversary, walking around the provo temple (where Miles "officially" proposed to me) going mini golfing, going to dinner at the Olive Garden, attending our final Lamaze class and than relaxing to look at our wedding pictures while eating icecream and having sparkling cider.

At Olive Garden

Provo Temple

Mini Golfing (even with a large belly in the way)

So yesterday, we were reflecting on all that has gone on the past year, and we would have to say a lot has happened. First of all, we got married last July, and finished out our summer jobs in Alaska with Miles working on the slope (the oil fields) and Me as a tour guide on the trains. We came back down here to Utah and moved into our first apartment in North Orem. We were kept busy there with our callings in the church, Miles was a scout leader, and me in the Releif Society. Miles completed two more semesters of school at BYU studying Manufacturing Engineering. He furthered his interest and passion of building things by building a tricycle from an old Honda Accord. I continued working as an office assistant for Professional Marketing International, while supporting the two of us. Miles is now attending another semester of school while working part-time at Home Depot (where everyone loves his charisma and charm) and finishing up his summer car project. I am now counting down the days till I get to be a stay at home mom with little Hyrum, who is due in just less than four weeks. We are excited to have him as an addition to our little family. We just recently moved into our second apartment at Wymount Terrace in Provo to be closer to BYU, so Miles can actually spend time with me and the baby during the school year. Though a year has flown by, we realize that we've already made a lot of memories together, and we look forward to many many more.

Recent Prego Pictures

So Miles and I decided it was time to take some more recent pictures, especially of this large belly of mine. I'm now only 6 weeks out from my due date, and can't hardly wait for little Hyrum to arrive.

Our Trip To Massachusetts

Here we are in Boston on the Freedom Trail. There sure is a lot of History right in the middle of the city there.

Miles and I on the subway. That was a fun experience.
Miles during our lunch break with a Mango seed in his mouth. :)

Miles and I walking down the freedom trail.

Mom with her tour guide book trying to find the statue of Paul Revere.

We had fun feeding the squirels in the park.

We stayed at an amazing resort in the Berkshires, Miles favorite area of his mission.

We not only went all over Massachusetts, but we went into Vermont to see some of the church history sites there (birth placeof Brigham Young and Joseph Smith).

This 381/2 foot monument marks the birth place of Joseph Smith. It is the largest single shaft of granite, and each foot represents a year of the Prophet's life. There was also an amazing visitor's center here.

And you can't be so close to Palmyra without taking some time to over there. We went to a bunch of the church history sites while we were in New York. (those pics are coming soon, I was having computer problems)

How fast I can type :)

99 words

Speed test

Baby Hyrum's room in progress

Last night I was able to work on some of the decorations for Hyrum's room. We have decided to decorate in blue and brown with mokey's. My mom is making the crib set but I have been working on idea's for the rest. This is the first part that has been completed and I'm excited to do more. :)

She tagged me

So Monica "tagged" me and I don't know where to respond now....I guess I'll do it here, since most everyone doesn't see my page anymore because it needs a lot of TLC. Here goes:

A - Attached or Single: Attached
B - Best Friends: Monica, Matt, and Becka
C - Cake or Pie: Hmm...... I think pie, but that's tough
D - Day of choice: Saturday, because it can be a day that I have to work on big projects!
E - Essential Item: I love gadgets. Being a guy, I couldn't survive without them to fascinate me!
F - Favorite Color: Blue
G - Gummy Bears or Worms: Probably worms
H - Hometown: Eagle River, AK
I - Indulgence(s): Cars and Motorcycles (these are time indulgences for the moment, but doomed to become financial ones, I'm afraid.)
J - January or July: July. Its a better time to enjoy the outdoors. AND I was married in July.
K - Kids: One coming to a home near you
L - Life is incomplete without: My wife and my passions (I think she calls them obsessions behind my back....I'm sure she does. :) )
M - Marriage Date: 07/07/07
N - Number of Siblings: 1 Brother, 1 Sister, 3 Brother-in-Laws, 2 Sister-in-Laws
O - Oranges or Apples: Oranges, for sure. You can peel them in creative ways, too!
P - Phobias or Fears: I really have a phobia of Monica being hurt somewhere and me not knowing about it.
Q - Quotes: "Every man dies, but not every man truly lives." -William Wallace, Braveheart
R- Reason to smile: My wife and unborn child, and working on projects that I am passionate about.
S - Season: Hmm....probably spring or fall. Summer can be way too hot.
T - Tag 4 Friends: Well, Monica already tagged people, and I think everyone I know has been tagged at some point, so I will stop part of the cycle here, as sacrilegious as that might seem to some.
U - Unknown fact about me: I have cadaver tissues in my leg from a knee reconstruction
V - Very favorite store: Probably Shucks/Checker/Kragen(Same store chain)
W - Worst habit: Not paying enough attention to my wife when I'm working on a project.
X - X-ray or Ultrasound or Mammogram: Ultrasounds are pretty cool, but I've had more X-Rays.
Y- Your favorite food: Probably boneless chicken wings! The best are either at Wingers, or now my favorite: Wright Brothers in the BYU Bowling Alley.
Z - Zodiac: Pisces!

Hyrum's most recent Ultrasound Pictures

I've been tagged!

A - Attached or Single: Definatly Attached :)
B - Best Friends: MILES, Mom, and family
C - Cake or Pie: Ohh cake for sure!
D - Day of choice: I have come to love Sundays (not only cause it's the sabbath, but it's the one day a week that Miles and I actually get to spend it together all day)
E - Essential Item: Food
F - Favorite Color: Blue for sure (it's a good thing that we're having a boy)
G - Gummy Bears or Worms: hmm, I like the sour gummy worms
H - Hometown: Wasilla, Alaska :)
I - Indulgence(s): Hmm well that's changed through out the past couple of months, I would say right now, it's anything with chocolate and peanut butter. :)
J - January or July: July of course, cause that's when we got married :)
K - Kids: One really active little boy on the way
L - Life is incomplete without: Family and the Gospel.
M - Marriage Date: 07/07/07
N - Number of Siblings: 3 Brothers 1 Sister and 2 Sisters-in-law and 1 Brother-in-law.
O - Oranges or Apples: Hmm, well I love them both, apples are easier to eat so I do eat them more often, but both are great.
P - Phobias or Fears: I really don't like snakes and big bugs, and I would say my biggest fear is being left alone
Q - Quotes: "Live well, laugh often, and love much!"
R- Reason to smile:My love Miles and for life in general.
S - Season: I would say that I love the spring because of all the pretty flowers.
T - Tag 4 Friends:Libby, Cortney, Miles & Lori
U - Unknown fact about me: I don't like cheesecake (and for those who did not know me in high school I was a cheerleader)
V - Very favorite store: I would say Ross for clothes, Costco for food and other fun stuff, and Target for cute baby stuff :)
W - Worst habit: Not getting up until I absolutely have no time left to get ready
X - X-ray or Ultrasound or Mammogram: Ultrasound for sure (it's so cool to see little Hyrum in there!)
Y- Your favorite food: Well I just love food in general. I would probably say pasta is my favorite though.
Z - Zodiac: Aries (yeah that's right I'm a ram)

We just found out last Thursday that we're having a baby boy!!!!! :) We are so excited!!!! We have decided that we will name him Hyrum Miles Victors. The doctor said that he looks great and everything seems to be right on track.

Baby's 1st picture:)

I am now 16 weeks along, and in the second trimester. Miles and I are getting more excited all the time. We got this picture taken at our last Dr's appointment. We still don't know what it is, but we're thinking that it might be a boy. We'll know on March 15. We can't hardly wait.