A fun shoot

My friend, Erin, is getting into photography, and asked if she could take some shots of Kadi. Of course, I was excited to let her, and she did a FANTASTIC job! Especially with all the poop we had to deal with! Thanks Erin!!! :D I just wanted to post a few of my favorites.

She's here!

Our sweet little Kadi Ella was born on Monday, June 15 @ 7:24 am. She was 8 lbs., 5 oz., and is BEAUTIFUL!! We are so happy she's finally here. It seems like we've waited so long for her to be a part of our family, and now here she is! Everyone constantly fights over her, and lucky for me, there are times that she only wants ME, because she has to eat, of course. It's all about me around here. :} Here's a few pics that I had to post. She's a keeper!

Keslee, the oldest, and Kadi, the youngest.

Lincoln said, "It's finally June, and I'm a big brother!"

Aunt Mandi came to visit us in the hospital.

Our first family pic with Kadi.

All the girls in the family. Keslee & Kemilee came to the delivery room, seconds after Kadi was born.


Jackson holding his new baby sis.


Grandma Rogers (Kadi's namesake) and all of us!



Proud mama & papa.

Kemilee said, "Finally, Mom! 9 months is a LONG time!" Tell me about it!

Jack FINALLY looses his first tooth!

Horray! It finally happened for little Jackson! He will be 7 next month, and his teeth are just a bit behind. That's okay though. Makes me feel like he'll stay little for awhile longer. And guess what! The tooth fairy actually remembered to come the FIRST night he put his tooth under his pillow!

So, here's my final post before we have this little bambino. I am delivering in Mesa, as my fabulous OBGYN is there. I couldn't bare not to have him deliver this one too. So, the kids & I will "move" to Mesa on Wed. or Thurs., and wait for this little girl to get here. Tom will come as soon as I go into labor. I could just have my Dr. induce me, but I really want this girl to come when she is ready, and not before. My actual due date is June 17, but, like every other pregnancy, I am hoping that she will come early. I'm afraid I'll go crazy just waiting for things to happen, but that's all part of it, right?

Now I have to brag a bit. I feel ok bragging about this because this just doesn't normally happen to me. I am 9 months preggo, and I have only gained 15 lbs.! What a GREAT feeling! I have to thank my good friend, Sharlie, as she and I have been working out in her house with her equipment, and I know I wouldn't have been this lucky with out her. I normally gain the full 35+ lbs., so this has been such a great feeling for me. The whole pregancy has been absolutly remarkable, and it ALMOST makes me think I will do it again! It's kind of a funny feeling when you realize that all the doctors & nutritionists have been saying for years that if you will just excersise, that you'll feel good. Hmmmm. Go figure.

On the Palmer side, there are 5 of us all due within a few months of each other. We got a picture of 4 out of the 5 girls expecting. Wish I had a pic of the 3 expecting on the Rogers side. I love my sister in laws! Don't they look cute pregnant?

Summer haircuts!

Now that I have your attention, let me explain. The boys always get their "summer haircut" about this time of year. I'm not a big fan, but they love not having to worry about combing their hair. Tom always has to shave a wierd pattern on their heads to start out with, and then finishes it off. So, this has become a bit of a tradition. At least he finishes it, right? P.S. These pics are "BEFORE" pics only. Don't have the "AFTER" ones to post yet! Just wanted to make sure we were clear on that! :D

We sent Keslee to Girls Camp this last week. Wow. What a wierd feeling. I could hardly comprehend the fact that she was old enough to be going. She, of course, had a really good time, and had some great experiences. I am so grateful for good church leaders & good friends! I can promise that those two groups of people are what kept me "good" as a teenager. Now I see Keslee having some of the same experiences I had, and I LOVE that she has so many others that care about her that will help to lead her in the right direction. She was so worried that I was going to have the baby while she was gone. Obiously didn't happen. But I wanted to remember the day I sent my oldest to camp, and was about to pop with my youngest. Keep in mind that this is 6:00am on a Saturday morning, hence the groggyness.