Summer Family Fun!

This summer has been filled with a lot of family and fun. Here's what we've been up to....


I got to go spend a few days with Jon! Best time ever...sure miss you babe!


We spent time with aunts, uncles and cousins!


We had the Fuller Reunion in La Sal and went to the parade in Monticello! This is probably one of my favorite pictures. Cohen loved watching all the tractors and floats come by. This is when the ambulance was passing by.


We spent time with Grandma and Grandpa Fuller during Goshen days!


Lake Powell! Cohen loves the water...he never wanted to get out!

Lots of memories and lots of fun!

Life changes...

Dr. Judd and the new parents!

Thanks for all the help mom!

This day began just like any other day…I was still pregnant and thinking I would have 2 more weeks until I saw my little man. Little did I know it would be a lot sooner! I went in for my 38 week check up. I didn’t expect to be dilated at all and to my surprise I was at 3 cms. and my cervix was soft. I had to ask Dr. Judd to repeat the numbers twice before I could believe it. He told me I wouldn’t be pregnant by this time next week. Jon and I left pretty happy with the news, but then the waiting game really began. I went about the day thinking that I was just having cramps as a result of being checked and that it would pass. As the day went on the pains didn’t go away. I went over to my in-laws house to see my sister-in-law before she left for Manti (she was to be married the next day). As I was sitting there watching her get her hair styled, I started noticing that these “cramps” were coming every 2 minutes and not stopping. Trying really hard not to cry I asked my mother in law what contractions felt like…she told me to feel my stomach when I was having the cramps and if it was tight I was having contractions…low and behold I was in labor. Jon and I headed over to Orem Community Hospital @ 3pm. As I walked in, Aunt Denise was working (thank goodness!…but I felt bad because it was at shift change) and she hooked me up to the monitors. I sat for an hour while they watched my contractions and the baby’s heart rate. After an hour, she checked me again. I hadn’t progressed at all. After talking with Dr. Judd, the decision was to send me home. I was given a morphine shot and they sent me on my way. Denise and the Dr. knew that they would be seeing me… for sure the next day. They told me that if I woke up and was still contracting that I should come back in. The morphine shot never really helped me. I laid down but never really went to sleep…I woke up with every contraction…can I just say I am not a fan of contractions. Jon and I headed back to the hospital @ 1 am. They hooked me back up to the monitors and watched me again for an hour. This time Cohen wasn’t cooperating. His heart rate wasn’t looking like they wanted it to, he was having decelerations. To my relief the nurse came in and said that I we would be moving to my room and I could get my epidural…Dan, the anesthesiologist was my best friend. I got my epidural at about 3:30 a.m., and he did a fantastic job. My pain eased and I could still move my legs. I was in full blown labor and ready to go. I called my mom @ about 4 a.m. so she could attend the delivery. During the next few hours Cohen’s heart rate kept dropping with each contraction. They put me on oxygen and had me rotate…I would lay to the right or left side to see if it would help his heart rate. It was effective for a while but then he would start to have more issues. I progressed from 3 to 6 to 7 centimeters. Dr. Judd came in and broke my water @ 8:30a.m., at the same time he put on an internal heart monitor on his head to be able to watch his heart rate more accurately. Once my water broke, my contractions were a lot stronger and made his heart rate drop even more. I believe they called them “dagger points”. Dr. Judd came in and told us we could watch the baby do this for a few hours or we could get him out now using forceps (but he didn’t recommend waiting)…we chose the forceps. I was so worried about him and just wanted him out. At 9:18 am, August 5^th our little man arrived, weighing 5 lbs. 13 oz. and 19 inches long. As I sat there watching, as they cleaned him off, a wave of emotions hit… He had had the cord wrapped around his leg which was causing all the problems with his heart rate. Little did I know that his heart rate wasn’t going to be the only worry. His birth weight was low for his gestational age so the nurse checked his blood sugar. The first one was only 19 (they like it above 50). They took him to the nursery and checked another level which was sent to the lab…it was 33. The RN put an IV in his left arm, gave a bolus of dextrose, and kept him in the intermediate nursery for observation. Seeing an IV in my first born, and also not having him in the room was really hard on me. He was a little trooper though and didn’t really cry with any of the numerous pokes. The next day, with Denise’s help, he improved so much that he was able be in the room with me! He was able to go home with us on Sat. the 7^th. It was surreal taking him home… this perfect little boy…and now he is mine to teach, and love.

He's here!

Cohen Jon Fuller

Weight 5 lbs 13 oz
Length 19 inches
Born on August 5th, 2010 @ 9:18 am

Lions, Tigers, and Bears oh my!

Memorial Day was a fun day at the Hogle Zoo. I haven't been to the zoo in I don't know how long. It was nice weather and great day away from work! Although it wasn't quite like I remember it was still fun. There weren't as many animals this time around. No lions, no tigers, and no bears...actually there were tigers, but they were sleeping. I am making it sound horrible, but it was the opposite. In reality it was an awesome day, we had a blast with the Mendoza family and Lougees. The giraffes were so cute and we loved seeing the baby elephant. My favorite animals to see are the monkeys and birds! It was fun to go to the Zoo and enjoy some time with friends.

Vegas Baby!

Last week Jon and I decided we needed to get away from work and take a break! We went with a few friends down to Las Vegas to enjoy warm weather! We took off on Jon's birthday and spent the next 4 days relaxing in the sun, walking the strip, shopping, and yes...gambling. It was a lot of fun. A few of the highlights were watching the Bellagio water shows...its one of my favorite things to do when I go to Vegas.




The best time was at the Coca-Cola factory where we sampled drinks from all around the world...my advice to you never take a sip of a Beverly from Italy. It was horrible. We went around the group taking a sip from 16 different cups. After we were all done we dared each other to take shots of what was left. I was the lucky one to down Beverly. We were all laughing by the end. It was a good time!



On our last day we went to Big League Dreams. It is a place where there 6 different softball fields built to mimic major league baseball fields. There was a tournament going on that weekend so we were able to enjoy watching a game and baseball park food (I swear we never get away from softball when it comes to the boys). It was nice to relax by the pool and soak up the sun and just get away for a while! All in all it was a good trip!

EASTER

I love Easter! It means warmer weather is on its way. I can't believe that we woke up to 2 inches or more of snow in Springville. Spring is almost here right?! I love that it was conference weekend. It was wonderful! Every time conference comes around it feels like I have been refreshed and renewed with great messages. I always come away feeling like I want to be a better person! Not only did we get to enjoy conference but we got to enjoy decorating eggs. I haven't done it in so long. While the boys were at priesthood session on Saturday we headed over to Tera's to dye and decorate eggs. I can't even tell you the last time that I had dyed eggs. It was fun...a little messy but brought back so many memories! I think as time went on each egg got better and better!

The finished product

Jackson is such a sweet kid. He insisted that we make one for his new little cousin...still in my tummy!

Softball begins!

So this weekend Jon had the tune-up tournament. Softball season is now here. Aren't we all excited! Jon and his team, the young bucks, did really well. We had three home runs hit, and even 20 runned a team. I must say that is was so COLD...the girls toughed it out with all of our blankets, coats and hand warmers. We are true fans...GO YOUNG BUCKS!

Boy or Girl?

Jon and I are both so excited that it is a BOY! Everything went well. He looks great and they couldn't see any problems. It is amazing everything that they can check with the ultrasound. He is weighing 12 oz. and is healthy. As the tech was trying to look at everything he stayed in a ball the whole time...stubborn already! When the tech said it was a boy you should have heard Jon. He was so excited! Well I am now 20 weeks, HALF WAY there! I feel good and am starting to have more energy, it is wonderful! Well here is our little man...

Oh my goodness!

I am so behind on posting on my blog. There are many of you that I said ..."I promise I will post next week!" Needless to say I didn't do it when I told you I would. So here is too making it up. Its a new year...a clean slate. This year has been wonderful! Here is why...

#1 Our house is complete. Jon and I moved in in November thanks to the help of family and friends. We love it and are so glad that we are homeowners (at times if you know what I mean)!



#2 Elder Keegan Jackson is out serving a mission! He leaves the MTC on April 12 to serve the people in Concepcion Chile. We are so proud of him. Keegan has been such an example to us. I will definitely miss him for the next 2 years but couldn't be happier for him that he is out serving the Lord.




# 3 Jon got a new job! He is now a real estate professional...as he wants me to tell people but I would just say a realtor. He has been working so hard. If you have any friends that are looking to sell or wanting to buy, keep Jon in mind! I know he is going to do a great job. I am so proud of him!




#4 The best news of all...we are going to have a baby! Jon and I are expecting our first little one on August 19th. I can't tell you how thrilled we are. I feel so blessed that we get to start a family of our own. It has been a pretty easy pregnancy, I really have nothing to complain about other than just being REALLY REALLY tired. Jon has taken on the responsibility of telling me what I can and can't do, or can and can't eat. I know he has good intentions, he is just an excited Daddy to be. We are so happy!

What's new in our life!

So yet again I have been so bad at posting. This is what has been going on over the past few months...

We went to a Rockies game! Jon and I, Austin and Talia, Heather and Tucker and Adam (quite the crew) went to Denver to enjoy a baseball game and go to an amusement park. We went to Elitch's Garden it was a amusement park/water park...wasn't my favorite. I have to give props to 7 peaks and Lagoon they run efficiently compared to Elitch's. We rode a total of 4 rides the entire day. The games were fun even though they lost both, and I had beer spilled on me (don't worry the guy offered to buy me a beer to make up for it)!

Jon and I have now been married 2 years. I can't believe another year has gone by. We kind of celebrated the whole week. Each day we did something. We went and got massages, went to dinner and enjoyed going to the temple. It was just a great week. It brought back a lot of memories. Jon surprised me and sent me lilies to work, they are my favorite flower. I just have to say what a wonderful man I married. He treats me so well. I love him so much!

The best news of all is we found a house! We are building our home...it has been wonderful and stressful. It is suppose to be completed in November! Jon and I are both so excited. The past couple of weeks have been busy with the planning and picking everything out. We had a lot to do it in a short amount of time. The construction has already begun. I had no idea how fast they could build a house. Well I will have to keep you updated on the whole process.

Other than that we have been busy going to Jon's games. Jon has been busy playing soccer, baseball and softball. Sports have been our lives for the past few months. That came to a sudden end three weeks ago when he tore his MCL playing in a baseball game. I think it has been hard for him not playing but we have to let it heal. Its kind of nice being able to stay home instead of going to a game every night...don't get me wrong we love going to games, it just nice to relax.