The Weed's Front Yard

Friday after school, Katie and Chloe had their friends over (who also happen to be sisters) and Rob helped them fill up water balloons for a harmless little water balloon war in the front yard. Clark was in heaven and always loves playing with the girls and their friends! Well, once the water balloons were gone, things got a little out of hand. They soon started pouring bowls of water on each other. It was pretty fun to watch.

2.5 Weeks

He is the sweetest thing, what more can I say.

$25 and 3 rides later...

Who needs Disneyland when the traveling carnival is in town?! The other night we were driving home passed the mall when Clark spotted the Ferris wheel and all of its glory and immediately exclaimed "CIRCUS!" We promised him that if he went to bed good and was obedient all day long we would take him the following night. When he woke up the next morning he bursted into my room and said, "let's go to the circus!!!!" He even sat on the couch downstairs chanting, "circus! circus! circus!.." I used the "circus" as leverage for getting him to do pretty much everything all day long...brushing his teeth, picking up toys, not sitting in the baby swing, eating all of his food, etc. Clark patiently awaited Robs return from work all day long, so that we could take off. Clark had a great time and we were happy to make him happy. Gotta love those carnies!

1 week down

Everything about this pregnancy/delivery/recovery has been amazing! On Tues. March 9 at 3am we checked in at the hospital to be induced. We were amazed at the size of the delivery room and we loved all of our nurses. I was at a 4 when we went in, so I was hoping things would move along a little quicker the second time around. By 5am, I was getting hooked up to an IV (i hate the IV!) and the petocin (sp?) was in full force. I felt a few strong contractions, but requested an epideral before I was too uncomfortable. I didn't remember the epideral being so uncomfortable/painful, but by 8 am on I was totally numb and was so grateful, that I would choose 100 epiderals in order to not feel anything during delivery! By 10am I was pretty much ready and just waiting for the dr. to come over on her lunch break to take care of business. Around 12ish Dr. Mcneal came, broke my water, and with just Rob and I in the room (along with our awesome nurse), I pushed 4 times and out came baby at 12:38 weighing in at 7lbs 13 oz and 20.5 inches long. There was no episiotomy, thank heavens, so pretty much the recovery has been cake. In fact, we took Clark to the Zoo that Saturday :) Anyway, back to D-day.... Rob's parents and My parents + Clark came in after the whole ordeal and Clark was such a proud big brother. He had a grin from ear to ear! I don't know why, but I have been so emotional the week before the baby and even now thinking about little Clark and how his whole world was about to be and has been turned upside down. I swear I have had a harder time then he has. I just wish I could give both boys 100% of my time all of the time. Clark really is SO sweet to the baby and would never hurt him, but I will say that he has been extra defiant and pretty disobedient for Rob and I. I love both my boys...actually all 3 of my boys so much! I am SO grateful for a wonderful delivery and healthy baby. Kurt is a joy to have around and is SO good! He never cries and takes Clarks loves like a true warrior :)

Kurt David Nelson

Details to come.
Born March 9 at 12:38pm
7lbs 13oz
20.5 in. long

Lehi Days & playing outside

Well this weekend we partied it up at the Lehi Days! Clark had a list of things he wanted to do..1. eat cotton candy, "next, ride a horse", "next, catch a chicken." After we completed something on his little list, he really would say "next.." It was the cutest thing! He was a little nervous on the pony, but I was totally surprised when he reached down and picked up a little chick. He had so much fun! Anyway, this is my 39 week belly pic and prob. the last seeing how I am being induced Tuesday at 3 AM!! The time is definitely not ideal, but lets be honest, at this point I don't even care! We are so EXCITED and a little nervous, but ready to get this show on the road!

School Carnival & a Picasso in the making

Last weekend Clark and I crashed my little sisters school carnival which also happens to be the elementary school I went to...go skyhawks. He loved carrying around his own little tickets and handing them to the people for the train ride and jump house. As much as he loved the rides and running around on the playground, his favorite part was definitely the cotton candy. If he's not begging for cotton candy these days, its begging to paint. After he finished each masterpiece so carefully I ask what it is that he painted. I've gotten a lot of interesting responses i.e.... rocket ship, giant meatballs and spaghetti (can you guess what movie he has been watching?), robots, etc. Clark is the best little buddy!