Rachels Blessing Day

Nathans brother Bryson, Grandpa Lord, Nathans Dad Keith, Nathan, Our Bishop, My Uncle Floyd, And Jason my brother in law.

My grandma Allen, Sister Catherine, Me & Rachel, and my mom!

We decided kinda last minute to have Rachels blessing at our home yesterday. I will have to say that I really liked it that way, it was really nice. I appreciate everyone who came, thank you guys! It is crazy when I sit down and really think about the fact that I have 2 kids now. I never thought I would see this day, and now that it is here I truly feel so thankful for them. I love my little family so much! Last night when we went to bed, we heard Becca open her bedroom door and she was trying to sneak down the hallway (she is so funny), so we let her come get in bed with us. We really don't do that often because she doesn't sleep well, but it was so much fun having her in there by us. Thats when I started thinking about how thankful I am for my two kids, and my husband! They make my life meaningful!

Easter!!

This was a great Easter weekend, we had such beautiful weather, and family in town! My sister Catherine is here from Texas, it has been so fun to have her and her family with us! It is so funny, Becca has suddenly become really attached to her cousin London (Catherines daughter). We went to Target yesterday to do some grocery shopping, and Becca would not let her out of her sight! She would start crying "nondon, were nondon!" SO cute! Then the whole way home London was making faces and Becca was in the back just belly laughing to the point of tears. Anyway these are some (ok a lot) of pictures from the weekend! Enjoy! The last pic on the bottom is one of my brother Alex in Morocco, we are hoping to make it out and visit them.

P.S. Dad and Alex we missed you guys! Send some pictures our way!

My Dad :)

This is kind of a different post. I was thinking about how blessed my life has been, and what a great family I have! I know it's not fathers day, but I just wanted to tell my dad how thankful I am for him and all he has done. He is in Morocco right now (but I know you have a computer so you can see this!) With the work he does (movie director, and screen writer) he is at times gone for months, but I never grew up feeling like I never saw my dad. He and my mom would as much as possible take us kids with them when they traveled :). He has always made a big deal of trying to attend soccer games, tennis matches and just being there for us in general. He always takes such an interest in what I am doing, and gives me his honest opinion. Nathan has told me multiple times how much he looks up to you as a father. I can always count on you dad when I want to see a good movie! (I am not sure if you have ever turned down the chance to watch a movie?) As I said he currently is in Morocco filming an Imax movie, we pray every night that he and Alex (my brother over there with him) are safe, and that all goes well with filming! Love you Dad, and Alex can't wait to see you in May.

p.s. The pictures posted above are from when he was working in Egypt, just kinda fun! The top one is with he and Omar Sharif. And a current photo of Rachel!

Our Four Year Wedding Anniversary

This Wednesday is 4 years for us! Can't believe were we are today, it is crazy how times flies. I just wanted to write a few things I love about my Nathan :) You are so funny! Even though I roll my eyes at you (a lot) you still make my laugh (even when I don't want to!) You are very sweet and good to me, and our little girls! You are such a great dad! When ever Becca has been sick and can't sleep, you can find him in her room holding her fast asleep making sure she is alright. You have so much life and energy, and are always wanting to learn new things. You are very grounded in the Gospel, and have been such a good example to me. You work hard and take of our little family! You always take the time to make sure we are ok, and on the same page. You are a great listener (I am trying to be better at that :). You love Disney land almost as much as I do! I love it when you sing! So much I could go on to say, so last but not least I love how much you love me! I feel so lucky to be married to such a good man! I hope our daughters will find someone like You! Love you babe!

One Week Old

Becca has really turned a corner with Rachel I think. When she first came to the hospital she looked at Rachel and said "baby, like it!". Then when she saw that she was coming home with us, she changed her mind a bit. Now that Rachel has been home for a week, I think she is starting to like her again. Anyway these were some cute pictures taken, I love the one with my 2 girls!

Rachel Lauren Lord

She made it! Born on Thursday 02/21/2008 at 9:25 am, weighing 8 lbs 12oz, and 19 inch. Long! She came a little early, which is great because she was already 8 lbs! My water broke on wed. afternoon, I called Nathan at the office not sure about what to do. I then called my Dr. and he told me to come in and get checked. Nathan came to get Becca and I, and we took off to the hospital. When we arrived they did some tests to check my water levels, and I was low. Hours later I still was not having any contractions, so they started me on Pitocin to get me started into labor. It took all night to get contractions going, and by morning it was becoming very painful! I finally was going to have them give me an epidural (I really didn't want to, I'm afraid of needles). But right as they sent the guy into give me one, I felt like I had to push! It was kinda scary I didn't think I could hold her in anymore, the nurses were scrambling trying to get everything set up and get my Doctor in there! Anyway I was in so much pain that I was determined to get Rachel out quick, so it took me about 4 minutes and she came flying out (not kidding). Her whole body all at once, no one was expecting that. So there you have it all the wonderful details, that I am sure you wanted to know. It was so incredible to see her once she came, it really is just like looking at a piece of heaven. She is such a sweet, sweet little girl I can't believe how much love I have for this little person!

Happy Valentines Day!

Today I was looking outside, and kinda sad that there was snow (I never thought I would ever ever say this). I think that if I could be out in it it would be different, but being 37 weeks prego doesn't really sound too appealing. Anyway, so I was looking at some pictures from our honeymoon, and thinking how much fun we had in San Diego. It really got me excited about trying to plan a trip for this summer to go back with not 1 but 2 little munchkins! I seriously love Disney Land, when I think of vactation that is what I think of, the beach and Disney Land. So anyway I just thought I would share these photos from our honeymoon trip to San Diego (I had to scan them so the quality isn't great). Hope all of you have a happy Valentines Day! I love you Nathan, thank you for being such a great dad, and husband!

Blanket ?

This might seem kinda lame to some of you, but I really am having a hard time on this choice. Do I go pink & brown or green & brown? Does the green look like a boy blanket? You might also think who cares it is just a blanket, however I picked this one because it says it is durable (and Cute!) Becca is a total blanket baby, and will not go anywhere or go to sleep with out hers! We have already had to fix her blanket (it was falling apart). So that is my story behind the blanket. For any of you having a baby (or have one) go to babystyle.com great finds!

Love Lauren

p.s. happy Love Month :)

5 Feet Of Snow!

These pictures will not do it justice! Today we received 2 more feet of snow on top of the other 3 feet we already had! It is incredible! The trees out front are buried in the snow. Someone with a tractor was nice enough to come remove the snow off our driveway so we could get out. Anywho here are some pictures I tried to take, as you can see Becca doesn't look too happy (not a snow baby). Church was canceled for us today, so we got to enjoy hanging out together and not doing a single thing.

Who Does Becca Look Like?

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Geneology - Blank family tree

Side Profile

So anytime I go anywhere strangers of every kind come up to me and say "oh wow Looks like she is low!" or " Any day now ha? ". You be the judge I am pretty sure this girl has dropped. Anywho I was kinda bored today (times passes slow when you are waiting for a sweet little baby to come into your life:) So I took some side profile pics.

Love Lauren

Baby Name

Ok so I am having a hard time deciding on a name. I was sure that I was set on the name Rachel but now I am not sure. SO if you would like to give your opinion please do!
Here are the names I am deciding between. Also if you have any great middle names I am stumped on that too!

1. Rachel
2. Lillian
3. Holly
4. Zoey
5. Amelia

Sledding

Today we decided to take Becca sledding, which turned out to be a lot of fun. We packed on the snow clothes, and brought some hot chocolate. There is a great sledding hill about two minutes from where we live that was wonderful. It was pretty funny, Nathan took Becca down one run, and then after that she kept saying "lets go go" (meaning she wanted to be done). So finally she just came and sat by me, and we watched Nathan crash going down the hill (she seemed to enjoy that:). So here are some pictures to share from our sled day!

Friends :)

Ok people here is a pregnant pic of me and all my wonderful friends who are the best. Sorry it's not the best but I had to steal it from Taryn :) . This is how lame I am, I was looking at my blog posts and realized that all the pics are taken are at my house, why because I never leave lately. So this pic was actually taken somewhere other than my house which is why I didn't have my camera. Anyway who cares long explanation blah blah blah. Love lauren p.s. Bryn you really need to start a blog .

Happy 2008!

We really had a lot of fun on new years eve. We had some friends up after Becca had gone to bed, and had an awesome spread of food, drinks, and Chocolate:). I didn't get a good pic of our new years toast so just pretend there is one in here k? Nathan is busting a gut over something, and this Pic of Brad and Danielle was just funny (Brad seems to be having a great time:). Brian and Mindy (sorry guys) they didn't get to our house until midnight, there flight from Cali was delayed. We played Guitar hero, had a gift exchange and just chatted. It got to be so late that we had a few people end up staying the night. Anwho I hope you all have a Happy 2008! Love Lauren

Christmas

We had a great Christmas, it was our first Christmas that Nathan, Becca, and I spent with just the three of us. On Christmas Eve we had a crab leg dinner! Then Nathan read the bible story, we sang some Christmas songs, then opened Pj's! We loaded up in the car and drove around our neighborhood to look at Christmas lights. We had a big snow fall that evening that really made it feel like Christmas. That night Nathan and I put together Rebeccas kitchen that we were so excited to give her, then we watched Christmas Vacation. On Christmas day we woke up had a fun breakfast and opened up Gifts! It took a minute before it clicked with Becca that the Kitchen was for her to play with, but once it finally set in she was pretty excited about it. That day we made some Sugar cookies, and went to the hospital to visit Leslie (my mother in-law) She had to have surgery a few days before :(. Then we went over to the Critchfield family party (Nathans moms side of the family). And wait theres more! So my dad has been over is Saudi Arabia filming an Imax movie, he got home late Christmas night. So on the 26th my mom, dad, and brother Alex came up to celebrate Christmas with us:) So we got to have 2 Christmas days! Lots of fun, I think I would do it that way every year from now on if I had it my way. Anywho I am done now, hope all of you had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year! I am excited because that means it is closer to the time our baby Girl will get here!