It was 16 days before the due date and I went in to my regular doctor's appointment. We were living in Rexburg at the time and I wanted to go to Utah for a family reunion with my siblings that weekend. Well, the doctor told me I wouldn't be going to Utah, but instead I would be going to the hospital (I was dilated to a 6 and didn't even know I was in labor). Ha ha!!
Well, NINE, exchrutiatingly painful hours later (with pitocin and without an epidural!) Carly Nicole was born. I never knew that I could fall in love with someone so fast - truly love at first sight!!! She was 6 lb 12oz and perfectly healthy. We had a hard time naming her. We couldn't decide between Nicole or Carly so we made Nicole her middle name. (We also liked the names Kelly and Aubree.)
I wish I had some baby pictures of her on our computer...maybe next year. But, here are some recent pictures of the little cutie.
For her birthday this year my parents came and took us to Lagoon. The girls of course LOVED it!Even though Carly is barely old enough to go to kindergarten we decided (a long time ago) that we would hold her back. This way she won't be the shortest of the shortest when she starts school - she'll just be average-short :). And her and Ellie will only be a year apart in school which will be nice for them I think.
Today she woke up so excited that it was her birthday. She was sure that because she turned 5 she would finally be able to read. So, she picks up one of her books and starts reading it (the story line was right, but the words weren't exact) :). She is getting really close to reading on her own though. She knows all the letters' sounds and can sound out short phonetic words. She loves to write things with my help and just loves to learn in general. Aaron and I seriously think she's a genius (it's her birthday, so it's okay if I brag, right?).
She is the most amazing little singer - memorizes songs SO easily and has perfect pitch! The primary presidency is always commenting on how well she sings and they asked if she would sing a solo for the primary program this year.
Well, I could just go on and on about how smart and cute and wonderful Carly is, but I need to get ready for church. And chances are some of you are getting bored with this already (could it be possible?).
She is the most amazing little singer - memorizes songs SO easily and has perfect pitch! The primary presidency is always commenting on how well she sings and they asked if she would sing a solo for the primary program this year.
Well, I could just go on and on about how smart and cute and wonderful Carly is, but I need to get ready for church. And chances are some of you are getting bored with this already (could it be possible?).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARLY!
Aaron's brother, Brett, was the host of the family Redneck Games. Some of the events included toilet seat toss, cherry seed spittin' contest (I won in the Women's Division), and hub cap throwing (the picture below was taken just before Justin ducked out of the way to save his life).
