Pictures of Kambria

Here are some more pictures of Kambria. She is doing great. We were able to come on Christmas. Jake spent the night at home with Marshall on the 24th so that Santa could come and visit. When they woke up they opened a few presents and then brought the rest to the hospital and opened them up there. It was a great Christmas! My sister was able to be my nurse 2 of the nights and I just loved that, she took great care of me, and it was neat that she was able to help me and be with me on Christmas Eve. Marshall got some fun presents for Christmas, but he says the best thing is Kambria. Kambria had some jaundice so we were sent home with some lights. She was checked the next day and the jaundice had dropped but so did her weight.We went today, and her weight and jaundice are great!! Yeah. She is a good baby, she cries when she is hungry or needs a diaper change, otherwise is very quiet and fun. Marshall loves being a big brother, and is the biggest helper ever. I love having two kids, but never realized how much work it would be. Once I get a routine down I will be good. I have great family that has helped me with everything possible and has kept us fed. What the best Christmas we could have asked for!!

Our Little Kambria

We were able to bring Kambria into our room this morning. She is doing great!!
Here is one more picture, more to come...

Baby Kambria is here!!

Kambria Oakley Cutright is here! She was born yesterday about 5pm. She weighs 7lb 1 oz and is 18.5 inches long. She is doing great considering she is 3.5 weeks early. She is still in the NICU, they are trying to lower her blood sugar and get her breathing to slow down. I was able to get out of bed at midnight and go in and hold her for the first time, she is so cute. The C-section went well, just very sore now, but that shall pass. Marshall is excited to be a big brother. Pictures to come very soon.

Marshall's 4th Birthday

On Saturday we celebrated Marshall's 4th Birthday. It is surprising how fast time goes, weird to think that he is 4 years old already. We had family over for lunch, games and conversation. It turned out really nice. Marshall got a lot of fun toys and Loves his Leapster. He wanted a Diego Cake this year, so Diego it was .... by far the hardest cake I have yet made. It started out looking like a monkey, but ended nice. Here are a few pictures.

Viva Las Vegas

I am so happy that my Dr. gave me the okay to go to Vegas to spend a few days with Jake. It was a lot of fun. First off, yes I am a sinner and I did play on the penny slots, but I didn't loose any money, so I don't feel bad, and its not an addiction, I just think it is fun to do on occasion. Anyway, We went out on Thursday night and walked the strip, in one of the casino's was this super fun game, so we put in 5.00. We just take turns hitting the repeat bet button, I happened to be the lucky one to push it the time we won. We won 215.00, i couldn't say no just yet and kept playing, when we decided we had enough we walked away with 245.00. YIPEE. I play 5.00 at the most and walk away even or up a few dollars most usually, so to walk away with that much money I was so excited. We saw the Bellagio Show, the Mirage and a few others, and after about 3 hours, my body decided it was way past ready to relax. So we came back and I went right to sleep. I slept good till about 3 a.m. then I had heartburn, and everything ached, I guess I out did myself :0). For all you pregnant ladies, if you want people to stare at your belly like crazy, and I mean stare, the airport boarding a plane, or Vegas is he place to go. People started getting on my nerves from staring so much, but what can you do. Friday night we walked around again, and then we went to Carrot Top ...... I was told from a few people that it would be a waste of time, it was actually rather funny, he could have done without the language, but still enjoyed myself. It was a very relaxing, fun getaway. We drove home on Saturday, the roads and weather were great until about Fillmore, then it was horrible. The snow was soooo bad that we couldn't see in front of us, so scary. From Fillmore to Provo we saw a total of 29 slideoff/accidents...5 of them were rollovers. It was crazy. Luckily Jake is a good driver and I said probably 100+ prayers so we were safe. I do not do good as a passenger in a car in the snow, Jake probably wanted to kill me by the time we got home.
So I now have 3 weeks to go and I am so ready. I feel like I did 1 week before I had Marshall, maybe its a sign, I have swollen feet, hands and legs ..... this didn't happen till one week before my due date with Marshall, so this kinda sucks. Its winter and NO shoes fit, so it is flip flops in the freezing cold. Oh well, it will all be worth it in the long run. Saturday is Marshall's Birthday, the next Thursday is Christmas and then 1.5 weeks later is Kambria's Birthday!!!!!! We are excited and anxious and ready. I have some kind of feeling that she is coming before January 6th, but you just never know. Jake, my mom and I both feel that way, she truly has no more room, I don't think by belly could grow any bigger.
I hope everyone has a good week!!

4 Weeks to Go!

So I now have only 4 weeks at the longest to go. If not before then it is January 6th. This pregnancy dragged forever, and now it is going too fast. I must say I am ready, but not ready at the same time. Saturday I was having really bad contractions all day long every fifteen minutes, I would say it started at about 3:00a.m. and they didn't stop till about 4:00pm, just as I was about to head to the hospital to get checked. Sure am glad they stopped, since the next day Jake left for Vegas. These next 4 weeks will fly considering I will be in Vegas for 3 of the days, we Have Jen's bday dinner, Marshall's birthday party and then Christmas. I am happy to say that I have ALL of my Christmas shopping done. Also Kambria's room is 100% complete, and I have everything that I think I need. So now it is time to try and sleep while I can.

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. We know we will!!

The Beautiful Temple LIghts

Last night we went downtown to the Galivan Center to go Ice Skating with Jake's family. We had free dinner .. yummy sandwiches and cheddar broccoli soup, and a yummy cookie. After we ate we decided it was too cold for ice skating, plus I couldn't go anyways . . . . so we went over to the temple to see the Christmas lights. I love downtown this time of season, but I must say, there were not as many lights as there normally are . . . kinda disappointing but still beautiful. Inside the visitor center they had a choir singing, it was fun to listen to the Christmas music. Marshall was a good sport and did very well for how cold it was. I love this season, I love that we are able to celebrate the birth of Christ, what a special time of the year. It was a lot of fun looking at the lights and listening to the Christmas songs. We go down and look each year, its a fun little tradition. When I was young we would go down with my moms side of the family, it was always a good time.

Mommy and Marshall striking a pose
Daddy and Marshall

So then Marshall felt like he needed to take a picture of Jake and I, so here it is, the second one cut of Jakes head.... The entrance to the Temple grounds.

We didn't want Marshalls feet to get tired, we thought it would be better for Jake's shoulders to get tired.

Mom and Marsh again, I know you all love my coat, it doesn't zip up with my large and incharge stomach, but I needed to stay warm, so there you go.

Jake and Marsh on the temple grounds

What a cute little family.

It's Official 4 weeks 6 days to go!!!!!

I had my dr. appointment today and he called the OR and scheduled my C-section for January 6th at 7:30 am. So unless I go early . . . which I am not getting my hopes up for, I have just under 5 weeks to go. YEAH!!! Everything continues to look and sound good. My Dr. even gave me the okay to fly to vegas with Jake next week for a few nights. I was scared to ask with it being so close, but he said it was fine. It is so close. I feel very unprepared, but I am as prepared as I can be as far as I remember. I am now just anxious and ready. I want to hold her, kiss her, see what she looks like, know that she is healthy, and get the C-section over with. Marshall is really excited also. The other day he said he was excited that Kambria would be here soon so they can play. I said, "she will be kinda small for a while, but you can still read and sing to her and hold her." He said, THATS NOT FAIR!!! It was kinda sad. He was so excited, and then so disappointed. He is going to be the best big brother ever. Jake is ready as well. What a great Husband I have, he has been the most patient man with me. My hormones have literally been crazy and when out of no where I start to bawl, he will just hug me and tell me everything is fine. I am sure he is ready to have normal Brandy back, as am I. This will be a great way to start off the new year.

Marshall's Concert

If there is one thing that I love to do, it would be listening to marshall sing. He has the cutest voice ever, and he loves singing. I have heard his songs a million times, and I still enjoy hearing them. This past Sunday we got home from church and were hanging out downstairs, Marshall grabbed the Guitar for Guitar Hero and started singing. He told us he was putting on a concert. It was the cutest thing ever. He moves his legs, and acts like he is a rock star. It went on forever. He then moved to the drums. Here is a small clip of a few of the songs.

Family Christmas Party

We had our annual Christmas Party with my moms side of the family last night. It was a lot of fun. We normally go to a church and play games and eat, however we waited to long to reserve a church, so this year we went to Bounce U. There were lots of bounce toys to play on and then Santa came and we ate some doughnuts. It was hard to resist even being pregnant, so I did go down 2 different slides and I was fine. However the 2nd slide I probably should have avoided. It was called the fire hydrant, you had to climb through a series of levels of rope like stuff. So no ladders, no stairs. I thought it would be fine, yeah what a work out, Jake had to help push me up each level, and when I made it to the top I was so tired. HA HA what a pansie I am. I think I could have done it fine without being pregnant. My mom was so worried that last night she called me at about 9 to make sure I was okay and then this morning she called to make sure I was okay, I guess I scared everyone. Marshall had so much fun, and he slept so good. He was a little hesitant to see Santa, but he did. I was able to take a few pictures and then my camera battery died. But I did get video as well. Please remember I only have 5 weeks left, so when looking at the video, that would be why I look like a huge cow :0)

Here is a video of Marshall, my sisters girls, my sister and Jake going down the slide.

Here I am going down the slide, the slide was fine, but the climbing was a workout. Probably should have said no, but I wanted to try it out so so bad!!

Gingerbread House

Marshall really wanted to make a gingerbread house, so we bought a pre made packet and let him have fun. I think he was more interested in eating the frosting and candy then anything. Here is from the start to end. Daddy even helped with putting some candy on, and then mommy helped with windows and doors.

Funny story! But you maybe had to be there to think so:0)

So Jake and I laughed so hard about this yesterday, but I am not sure if I can explain it well enough to make sense . . . it may be one of those "You had to be there stories."

Last night we were driving to Walmart, it was dark. We were headed East on 13400 S stopped at the light on Bangerter. There was a car turning left on Bangerter headed to go up 13400 S, well the car was having mechanical problems so the guy was pushing it and steering by himself at a very slow rate, and cars were going straight through Bangerter, I thought he was going to get hit. Jake, the nice guy that he is, got out and assisted him with pushing his car. So while Jake is out pushing the car, our light to go straight turns green. For about 5 seconds my mind was playing games..... should I go, should I just sit here with this line of cars behind me, is Jake going to get hit . . . . . I didn't know what to do, so I drove through the intersection and pulled off to the right side of the road. Jake calls me on his cell laughing asking what are you doing?? He had almost been to the car door when I took off across Bangerter ditching him behind me. It was so dark I didn't see him. So he had to go across the sky bridge and over to the car.
I was laughing when i got off the phone, Marshall said, Why are you laughing, I said we just ditched dad, now he has to walk across the street to where we are. So then Marshall was laughing so hard (really not sure if he understood what happened), Jake gets in the car and Marshall says, We ditched you dad still laughing.

I picture what the other cars are seeing and thinking and I couldn't stop laughing. Jake approaching our car, goes to open the door and I take off leaving Jake standing there by himself in the middle of the road. And then he has to go and cross the bridge to get to the other side. It was so funny!!!! Maybe next time he will think before he trys to be kind and help someone :O) J/K

Baby Update

Good News for me!

All is well, I have a bladder infection but that is all my worries.

I had my appointment today and everything is good. Her heart rate was high, but it was only because she was practicing her gymnastics like she does 90% of the day!! I am measuring right on and have just under 7 weeks until we will be holding our little girl.

I tried again today for December 30th with no luck. He said not unless I go into labor on my own . . . I told him I plan on it, and he said he won't stop me. Yes that is only 1 week sooner, but that would mean just under 6 weeks instead of 7 plus a tax write off. So we will see. I have my mind set on December, so watch out . . . . I am stubborn, and December it may be. I have already started the strong contractions, and my tummy has dropped a bit already, so you just never know! My next appointment is in 2 weeks, so we will see what he says then.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and I hope you all go shopping the day after, I know I will. Yes it will be hard to squeeze through everyone to get the best deals, but I can't say no, its mine and Jake's most FAVORITE thing to do!

7 weeks to go!

WARNING...........WARNING.........WARNING........

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE MY BARE STOMACH YOU SHOULD STOP LOOKING NOW!!!!! OTHERWISE CONTINUE ON READING.

7 weeks to go. I can't believe it. I am very ready. Over the past 4 days I have had major contractions. I know what Braxton Hicks are and they are fine, I can handle them, these have been strong, make me bend in half ones. Then today I leaked something, not sure ..... but I am hoping it wasn't amniotic fluid. My dr. isn't in today, if it gets worse I will go in, otherwise I will talk to him tomorrow. I really think I am going to have this baby in December!

I thought it would be fun to compare my belly to my last pregnancy with Marshall. Don't mind the skin, apperently last time I didn't mind showing the skin :0) I didn't have any stretch marks with Marshall on my belly, but already my belly button is being stretched like crazy! Now keep in mind with Marshall I was like 2 weeks to go, with this one I am about 7 weeks to go.

This is a side view with Marshall, Pretty big for my little body!!

Here is a side view of this pregnancy, sorry or your welcome . . . no bare skin. Super huge already!!! Yesterday someone asked me if I was ready to pop. :0)

Here is a front view with Marshall, could that thing get any bigger??

And here is a front view this time, Huge .... I have warned Jake if I go to bend over to pick something up, I may fall over and need help getting off the floor. I am huge. It is a struggle to put socks on, to pick up all of the toys on the floor. So if you come over and it is messy on the ground but everything above my stomach and up is clean . . . . that would be the reason. Marshall will help sometimes, and other days he doesn't want to clean, and I am not going to force him at this point.

so there you go, can you even imagine 7 more weeks, I will be enormous. I am hoping for the end of December... just after Christmas, December 29th would be 38.5 weeks, so that would not be bad .... but no matter it will be at least January 6th so 7 more weeks and our little Girl will be here.

So very sad!

Today as I read on the news that the North Salt Lake Police Officer that was involved in a car chase and crashed had passed away, it really made me sad. I cried when I read that. You never really think that something like that is going to happen and then when it does, it makes you think really hard. I never worry about Jake when he goes to work, I trust that he listens to the spirit and I know that he works with a great department that watches one another. But when you think about it, every time he leaves for work ... it could be the last time that we get to see him. That is horrible!! He loves his job more then anything, but I don't think we really understand how much our Law Enforcement does for us. We live in a world, even a county where there is so much crime. If I didn't hear stories from Jake I don't think I would realize how truly horrible our county (SLC) is. I feel really safe where we live, however there is crime happening everyday right around me. Just 3 days ago there were at least 3 drive by shootings all within 20 mins of one another, in totally different cities that were all gang related, Jake was called out on the one in his city, how scary . . . . say goodbye so he can go hunt for a bad guy with a gun.

Anyway, I am truly thankful for Law Enforcement, I am thankful that they put their lives on the line each and every day for us, so that we can be more safe. I am thankful for a husband that lives his life how he should so that he can have the spirit with him to guide him in his job.
As I read the comments on KSL about the officer that died, there was a really neat poem .... I think it says a lot so I am going to put it on here as well. Sorry for my rambling, this was just very touching to me. I could not ever imagine getting the phone call or visit telling me that my family had passed away. However I would say that I have never been to a neater funeral then that of law enforcement. A few years ago an officer that Jake worked with Passed away and I was able to go with Jake, it was so neat and something that I will never forget. I know that this will be the same. It is humbling to see all the Brothers in Law Enforcement that attend, and is truly overwhelming! Local and National Police Officers come to honor a hero of there own. I hope that I will be able to go with Jake to this one as well!!

The policeman stood and faced his God,
which must always come to pass.
He hopes his shoes were shining
just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No Lord I guess I ain't.
Because those who carry badges can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough...
And sometimes I've been violent
because the streets are awful tough.

But I never took a penny
that wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked alot of overtime
when the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm there fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
but if you don't... i understand."

There was silence all around the throne
where the saints had often trod,
as the policeman waited quietly
for the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman.
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets.
You've done your time in hell."

Halloween

Halloween was a lot of fun. During the Day Marshall and I went to my Grandma Gotberg's and visited with her and ate some homemade chili. It was so yummy!! After we went and bought some candy, yes I hadn't bought any yet, cause I would have ate it all. Then my parents came over and said Hi and brought us a pumpkin shaped pizza for dinner. After dinner we took Marshall trick or treating through the neighborhood. We then caught up with Rousey's and went to one more street. After we had enough candy to last for years we went back to Rousey's and they at yummy chicken tacos and visited. It was a lot of fun!! Marshall loved trick or treating.

The first house he went up to he was a bit nervous. He knocked and said Trick or Treat. It took them a while to answer, when they did he turned to Jake and I and said, Oh crap! They put some candy in his bag and he just stood there like he didn't know what to do. So we told him once they give you candy say thank you or Happy Halloween and then come back to us. So every house after that... they would give him candy he would say thank you, trick or treat, Happy Halloween. It was so funny!!

Our Little Pirate

Today Marshall had a Halloween Party at school. Here he is all dressed up and ready to go. He decided he didn't like the beard, so we ended up taking it off and drawing one on with eye liner. I'd have to say he makes a cute little pirate!!

The other night we finally carved our pumpkins. Here are a few of the pictures. I haven't yet taken a picture of the final product, I will do that tonight when it is dark and they are lite.

10 Weeks and 1 day to go!!!

I can't believe it! I have only 10 weeks to go and then I will have another child. I had my glucose test done and all is well. I also had my RH- shot and that was not bad, I remember it being bad, but it wasn't. However I am very low on Iron, so I get to take double dose of iron pills :0( I will be good and do it, because with Marshall my Iron was low and I didn't really care and I almost had to have a blood transfusion, and we don't want that NO NO NO! Plus this explains why I am so tired, have no energy, don't want to do anything, other then read the Twilight Series and so much more! Hopefully within 1 week I will be full of energy again.
So with 10 weeks left I am getting super excited. I have 101 different emotions going on, with fear, anticipation, nervous, excited, ready, I am capable?? It's been 4 years, will I remember what I am supposed to do. Needless to say its coming whether I am ready or not.
Anyway, Hopefully soon I will have something fun to post, like Halloween, then Thanksgiving, then Marshalls B-day then Christmas then Baby Kambria. This will all take place within 72 days, that is crazy!! Yes that means that Christmas is in 60 days, I can't wait for the day after Thanksgiving shopping spree !!!

Big Boy Marshall

**update**
So there is a funny story to go along with this picture. I got an email from the photographer that states, "Dear parents, this email is to inform you that you may want to have your child's picture to be taken again with your assistance to be sure that you get a great picture of your child.attached is a sample of you child's picture. If you would like to have the picture redone please contact me by email or by phone to let me know if you want it done or not."

I looked at the picture and thought it turned out cute, he had a little smile and was happy. He looked just like my little Marshall. So I am good with the picture, I did not call or email them.

Yesterday morning I get a call from the photographer, she states, we figured you would like to do a retake, can I get that scheduled for you, I calmly said, "I am fine with the picture, I think it is cute, thank you." She responded a bit surprised, are you sure? I said I am sure. He has a cold right now, so his nose and eyes would be a bit red if I were to retake it, she replies, we can wait another week and then retake it. No I love the picture, I am just fine with it. She seemed very surprised that I was okay with the picture.

So I start thinking . . . . . am I just bias on the picture because he is my kid, I think it is cute. Do they think my son is ugly?? Not really sure why they wanted me to do a retake so bad. But despite all of that, I like the picture and I am not going to do a retake!!! It was a good laugh, I called my sister and said, pull up my blog, be honest, do you like that picture or should I have it taken again, she said it was fine, so I called my mom, Jake and a few others. I think I am now paranoid!!

Here is Marshall's picture that he had taken at preschool. He is getting so big!!

What a cutie . . . . If only she stayed this little.

Jake and Marshall have always loved big dogs, me on the other hand, not so much!! I was browsing some ads today, just for fun and I fell in love with this little gal. If only they stayed this small she would be mine. But as we know they get big and make a mess. But she was so cute I just had to show everyone.

My newest want -- any suggestions

So with Baby Kambria arriving in 3 months I have started to look at double strollers. I loved my Jeep stroller for Marshall because it pushed so nice and wasn't too big. I found this stroller today and I think it is the one. Anybody have one of these that has a complaint??

I figure that Marshall is at the age where he doesn't really care to ride in them, so I thought maybe if he stood behind or sat on a bench like one, he would use it, making it easier for me.

The second is the same type, just a little different and a bit cheaper. If you know anyone with one, that likes or dislikes let me know. I don't want to buy one and then not be happy with it.

Marshall was the spotlight

Today at Preschool, Marshall was the spotlight!! He has been so excited for this day! It was all about him, he got to wear a crown, and be the helper. It started out great. I brought Marshall to school and we showed his class his poster and told them all about himself. He thought that was really neat. Here is what we said:

Marshall's favorite color is yellow, he loves to paint, he loves spending time with his Grandma's. He loves to travel with mom and dad, loves Disneyland. Marshall enjoys playing T-Ball, and cooking with mom, he has helped mom make all 3 of his birthday cakes. Marshall likes to build forts with the couch cushions and blankets, his favorite drink is sprite, he likes fruit snacks and suckers. He loves the transformers, building with blocks and riding his bike.

This is the picture we took before school!!

Marshall was having so much fun at school. At about 1 hour before school was going to end, Mommy got a call saying Marshall was hurt. He was playing and tripped and hit his head on the corner of the table. They said he had a huge goose egg on his head and wanted Mommy. I hurried over, thinking they were just over reacting, I looked at Marshall and couldn't believe how big the goose egg was. So I brought Marshall home early to relax. He is doing better. He was sad he had to leave early from school, but his head really hurt. Here is a picture after, maybe you can see the Bump on his head. The second one was shortly after we got home, Marshall looks drunk, however he was not, just sad and sore.

We love Marshall, we are glad to have him in our family. He is such a joy and such a smart boy!! It makes me so happy when he is excited over something so little. He has his moments, but 99% of the time he is just the best boy ever.