Reid & Dieter

These 2 little boys were due the same day. Dieter is my brother landon's little boy. His wife Sarah-Jane and I were both trying to get pregnant for a while and it just so happened that our babies ended up being due the same day. I knew for sure that they were both going to be boys. Dieter ended up being born 10 days before Reid. I'm sure he will use that to his advantage their whole lives. ;) My brother and I are 11 years apart but have been really close our whole lives so it is crazy and very cool to me that we have little boys that will be the same age. My sister annie and other brother brett had boys this year too. So we will have 4 boys in the same grade. 

 This was their first meeting....hilarious. That will be fun to show them when they are older. 

Finally the sun was shining in Rexburg. They were soaking it up!

 Dieter has him beat in size big time. 

 See that little side smile on reid's face? haha

So caleb left for San Antonio 5 days before me. I don't recommend that your husband leaves you after you just have a baby :) But my wonderful mother came to the rescue. I went to stay with her.

Then we were off to Texas! My brother Brett was very nice and flew with me and he just made a business trip out of it. He stayed with us for a few days. It is always fun to have him around. Reid was a champ on the airplane. He slept the WHOLE time! I had an empty seat next to me so he could just chill in his carseat. 

We are now settled here in San Antonio and so happy to be reunited with dad! Caleb's sister and her family live here so it has been fun to hang out with them. There are lots of great people out here with us and we are looking forward to a fun/hot summer! 

Reid Kelly Fullmer

Reid Kelly Fullmer

Born April 27th at 2:49pm

Weighing in at 7 lbs 14 ounces and 21 1/2 inches tall

Love the gown...love the gown.

I was thinking about whether or not I should write down the birth story and I decided to leave that to my journal. All I will say is that the epidural didn't quite work and I felt it all (or so I think) It happened fast though so for that I am grateful. I give props to you natural women!! I don't want to scare anyone that hasn't given birth yet because it really is the most special, exhilarating, spiritual, incredible experience ever and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Caleb was the best coach ever, if I could take away the pain and oxygen mask I would have been laughing my head off at him. He was so completely into it and intrigued beyond belief. We didn't take a birthing class but he would have passed it with an A+. He thought he wouldn't be able to handle it but he took it like a champ. I was so glad to have him there by my side and in my face counting...very very slowly :) or so it seemed. Nothing could have prepared me for that experience and I will never forget it. I have already forgotten what the pain was like but I think that is so I will do it again :) and you better believe I will.


First Bath!

The Happy Family!

Our special feast at the hospital.
I really enjoyed our stay at the hospital and was actually sad to leave...is that weird? You are always safe and taken care of. They have everything you need, and will do anything to make you feel better. Meds, jetted tubs, the yummy ice, maxi pads, dermoplast :) and the food was not bad at all. And there is a button to adjust your bed! Brilliant...since I don't have any ab muscles to sit up by myself.

Have you ever seen such long toes?

If you couldn't tell we are obsessed with him. He has stolen our hearts and has our complete attention 24/7. I still can't believe that he is here and caleb and I are parents. Kind of a scary thought!
He is sleeping and eating like a champ and we couldn't be happier to have our little man here!

Little Reid's Fan Club

But Dad is his #1 Fan

I made caleb write down his thoughts throughout this experience because it has been really special for him. I have only seen caleb cry very few times and holding his son was overwhelming for him. This has changed our life. Everything has a deeper and new meaning...and it all just makes sense. 

It's amazing how much love I instantly have for this little one. I thank Heavenly Father everyday for lending me one of his precious ones. 

April 13th-Reid Fullmer

My husbands father passed away 11 years ago due to an unexpected pulmonary embolism. The whole family was in shock. Something i'm sure you don't ever prepare yourself for. I am amazed at this family though. I obviously wasn't apart of the family when it happened but to see where they are now is incredible. I never got to meet the famous Reid Fullmer but I feel like I know him, I've heard nothing but amazing and hilarious things about him. He could light up a room with his humor and wit and was respected by everyone who knew him. The thing that gets me the most is how much Caleb adored his dad. You can see it in his eyes everytime he talks about him. The other day I was watching some of their family home videos and caleb was always right by his dad, either on his lap or holding his hand, clinging to every word that he said and laughed at everything he did. His dad was his biggest fan and his best friend. He loved watching cabe play sports and just thought he was the best out there and wasn't ashamed to let others know about it. (I can see where caleb got all his confidence) :)
Caleb was at the tender age of 12 when he lost his dad. He hadn't learned everything that kids learn from their dad's yet. He wasn't going to be there to teach him how to use tools, wouldn't be at all his games, wouldn't receive letters from him on his mission, wasn't going to see him get married and start a family. But caleb remembers so much of what his dad taught him. Mainly by his actions. The way he treated his wife, led a life of service, always making others laugh and feel comfortable, and most importantly how to be a good dad. I am thankful for his example every day because of the boy I married.
During this pregnancy we felt that we should name this little boy Reid. He will be a constant reminder of the joy Grandpa Reid brought to the lives of his loved ones. I'm sure they are becoming quite aqainted as we speak :) I'm sure he will be honored to be named after a legend.

Stand Tall

So my mother being the amazing grandma that she is made these adorable quilts for all the mother's in the family, along with this sweet letter. 

To my favorite daughter, Kelsi,

When a new child is born into a family, the question comes to mind, "What are the most important things we can teach this sweet little child?" The new parents in the video presentation, "God's Plan for His Children", felt it was important to teach their brand new baby girl that she was loved, that she was a daughter of our Heavenly Father and that families can be together forever. I would agree that those are some of the most important things we can teach our children while they are in our care. I would like to add another item to that list. We need to teach them to STAND TALL. 

Standing tall means to be courageous in decision making, not compromising principles, not violating spiritual values and not shrinking from responsibility. Basically, standing tall is doing what is right. Jesus Christ is our perfect example of one who always stood tall. He is the one who personifies integrity, strength, and courage.

Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley said, "Every one of us needs to STAND TALL and be strong and faithful and walk in the footsteps of the Master. We need to examine our own lives to see that they radiate the Spirit of the Lord who taught us the great saving principles of the gospel."

Teach those little children tot STAND TALL. They can be someone to look up to no matter their height. They can learn to stand tall for righteousness. 

Pres David O. Mckay said, "What the sunshine is to the field and to the flowers the Holy Spirit is to the life of man." Teach your children to always "reach for the sunshine". Words of truth from the scriptures and from the apostles and prophets can be that sunshine. 

"Read to your children from the scriptures. They will not understand all that you read, but they will ahve a feeling in their hearts of something good and true and precious." (Pres. Hinckley) That is sunshine!

May the giraffe always be a reminder to "stand tall" and "reach for the sunshine."

I am now obsessed with giraffes and I know exactly what I want do with my little boy's room. :)