6 weeks have gone by = picture overload!

We have been very busy with our two boys! Here are a bunch of my favorite pictures from the last 6 weeks in rewind.

Cohen officially knows how to use a breast pump...
Cohen and Kaden (his cousin)6 weeks old
Getting chubby!

On the go!

Bath time

The boys hangin' out!

Cuddle baby
This baby sac was something I bought years ago during all of our miscarriages and it hung on my closet door for a long time. I longed for a baby to fill it... it warms my entire being seeing my sweet Ryder wear it!First Family Picture
(If Cohen looks grumpy, it's because he WAS! He was trying to run away by diving out of our arms in most of the pics. This was the best one...)

Tummy Time

Daddy with his boys

Newborn and Toddler Toes

2 weeks

Grandma and Grandpa Green came from California to visit and to help out!

Grandma stayed longer to play with Cohen and cook us lots of great meals!

Cohen has been busy "fixing" our house.

Peaceful sleeper (with lots of baby grunting!)

Sitting on the potty... just not using it yet.

My dad came to visit from Colorado!

My mom just adores her new grand baby.

Depending on the day, Cohen adores him too...

My loves, my world...

Halloween Trick-or-treating

We had a fun Halloween with our two boys. Cohen was a dragon, but you can't tell because he wouldn't wear the head/hat! Ryder was a baby frog!

Cohen with his cousins!Cohen wanted to stop after each door and check out what he got!

My sister Chantel and me!

My mom with Ryder

Cohen would wear my mom's hat though!

Happy Halloween!

Ryder's Birth Announcement

I had too much fun designing these and couldn't pick my favorite to be his official one... Please vote on your favorite announcement!

Newborn Photo Shoot - 3 weeks old

Ryder's Birth Day

I was woken up at 6:20 am to my phone ringing. It was the hospital calling to tell us to be there by 7 am for our induction. (The night before they told me it would probably be 11 or so before we got in so we weren't quite ready!) We called Scott's sister, Tracy to come and stay with Cohen, who was still asleep and rushed to finish packing our bag and shower, etc. We got to the American Fork hospital just after 7 am. They broke my water after we got settled in the delivery room at about 7:30 and I was dilated to 4 cm. We waited until 9 to see if that kicked my contractions into a steady pattern, but there wasn't much going on so I was put on petocin to get things going. I walked around and Scott helped me through the strong contractions for a couple hours. (He is such an awesome labor coach!) Sometime after 11 I wanted to get the epidural, during which I told the anesthesiologist I loved him, (I am sure that is not the first time he has heard that from a pregnant woman in labor!) I also got giddy after it kicked in and said how wonderful epidurals are at least 5 times in a short time period. They checked me about 11:30 and I was at a 7. I rested for a little bit then started feeling pressure. I told the nurse and she checked and said I was already complete (10 cm)! Soon after Scott looked and saw the baby coming and the nurse said she better hurry and get the doctor! My body was contracting and pushing the baby out, I didn't have to do much more than push a couple times and he was here! Scott cut the umbilical cord and they placed him on my stomach and I held our new baby in my arms for the first time.
Ryder was born at 12:44 pm, weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces and 19 inches long.
After searching and searching name lists and ideas, Ryder was the only name that stuck and seemed to fit this baby and we both loved. We chose Everett for his middle name, which is my great great grandfathers middle name on my mother's side and has special meaning to me.
His labor and delivery was an amazing and enjoyable experience for me, I feel so blessed that everything went so well and it was such an incredible day!

WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY, baby Ryder!

Maternity Photo Shoot

I finally got copies of the maternity pictures I talked about earlier! Here they are... I was about 36 weeks.

Welcome Ryder!

Ryder Everett Green
Born September 23rd 12:44 pm
7 pounds 3 ounces 19 inches long

2 weeks old

Sorry on the major delay and crappy camera phone pics! Still no internet, plus computer issues equals no blogging. :( Sad.
Our little Ryder is so so sweet and is just a joy to have! We love him so much and are so thankful he is ours!!!
I will update with his birth story and more pics soon, hopefully!