Details on Colleen

Hello everyone! I am starting to feel human again! I had Colleen Korella at 2:10 pm saturday, April 7,2007. She was born in the Foothills Hospital. I have to say that I had great nurses & doctors who did their very best to help me out...although, I just don't birth babies well!!! Yes, another tragic delivery! I tried to push for 2 hours, the doctor finally constented to let me have a C-section, then they took out the epidural feed and got Travis & I ready for the surgery. Meanwhile, another lady snuck in the OR before me and I had to endure another hour & a half of waiting with intense contractions & NO EPIDURAL!!!!!!!! When they finally inserted the line in my back I was wheeled into the operating room where they got me "prepped" & we waited for the doctors & anathesiologist(spelling??). I could feel the first couple pokes, so I received tons of other numbing medication & the doctor went to work butchering away!!!
Colleen was pulled out of me within 4 minutes, I was sewn up in another 10 minutes....11 days later I still feel like I was gutted open!!
So you must be wondering why I didn't name her Lydia Michelle. As the nurse showed her to me I just felt sick, she did not look like a Lydia! I proceeded to pass out for the next 4 hours and had many dreams about a baby Colleen. I have the most wonderful Aunt named Colleen and my best friend growing up in Boston was also named Colleen. Therefore, my potentially last daughter must be named after these two wonderful people. I love all three of my Colleens!!!
I am starting to feel better. I have to thank my wonderful in-laws, Lyn & Glenda, my mother and my wonderful friends in and out of our ward who have brought lovely meals, gifts, flowers & watching Montana. thank you. All of the support means so much to us.

Baby Coco

Baby Colleen (Coco Bean)

Finger Paints

Montana & I had so much fun the other day finger painting....thanks Amber!!! All Montana could say was, "Mommy finger paint so fun!" It was very cute!

catching up...

Here are some pictures of Montana snuggling with Daddy, Mom & Montana before her first princess playdate (my first 2 hours out alone!!), using the wiggle machines & some pre-hot tubbing pics. I just want to catch up on my posts before the new babe comes!!!!

Landry's Engaged!!

So for all of you who don't know details about my amazing family in the USA. I have 3 siblings Todd (23) who will be getting married to Casey on May 12, 2007 in the Salt Lake City Temple, he attends BYU; Landry (20) attends BYU and just got engaged yesterday!! She accepted Jon's wedding proposal, which was quite the gutsy proposal!!! He is one of Todd's roomates & a former mission companion; Kim (13) is a cute, little hottie who is full of many talents and keeps my parents hired as taxi drivers!!!

Here is the picture of Landry & Jon right after he proposed to her (March 19, 2007). They have planned their wedding date as July 14, 2007 in the Mesa Az temple. Also, check out their blog...www.jondry.blogspot.com...for more details!

We love the Zoo

We often go to the Calgary Zoo! It is so nice to have a beautiful place to walk around & see all the animals. Here are some pictures of the last two times we have gone with friends!!
Montana has also just noticed the Prehistoric section, which I am trying to keep her from going to see until the spring. It is soooo much neater to visit then, now the dinosaurs are heads floating in the middle of empty ponds....I think it could be slightly disturbing for her!

Baby's Room

While I was taking pictures of the baby's room Montana insisted that I came into HER room, to take pictures of Her!! What a show off!!

Ward Christmas Party...I know its late

Montana's Second Birthday

Cupcakes & Panties

The other day Montana found her panties & had to wear them. The only problem is that she won't always go on the potty....I made her agree to wearing panties over her diaper!! Which actually lasted all day...until the cupcakes. We made cupcakes then Montana decided to draw cupcake batter all over her, as she licked off the beaters! What a cute mess!

Family Night Bowling

We went bowling with the Davidson's & the Leavitt's for family night! The adults had one lane & the little girls the other! We all had fun, although were more occupied with the girls carrying & dropping balls all over!! Then Montana slipped with her bowling shoes on....she and Tylee were out of commission for ten minutes inspecting her owie!

Mesa Temple

My parents ward meets brutally late so I packed up Montana, Dad & Kimmy & we headed to the Temple grounds!! We had a wonderful time! Montana was so excited to see " Baby Jesus's house" that she just squealed & ran all over....to Kimmy's horror!!! Kim was devasted that Montana would be so irreverent! I had to assure her that no one would kick us off Temple grounds for a two year old who was happy to see the Temple!!!!

Mesa in February

Montana & I got in one last trip to Mesa before she turned two!! We had so much fun playing at the park everyday, jumping on the trampoline & visiting with cousins! My parents house is under renovation which Montana was fascinated by...she still asks me if, "Grwama's howse is broken"!! Thankfully for my parents it is now fixed!!!

Ouchy Sweater

Grandma Korella gave Montana the most beautiful sweater for Christmas...unfortunately it is of wool. The sweater has been named (by Montana) "the ouchy sweater". But she does know that she looks very cute in it!

Montana & Friends....dressup fun!!

Montana is very good at posing!! She also loves to play dressup with Tylee. Here are a few cute pictures over the last 3 months.

Christmas in Honduras

My Parents, siblings, Travis & I (no Montana) met in Roatan, Honduras right after Christmas!! It is the most beautiful & peaceful island I have ever been too! All there really is to do is to snorkel, scuba or just lie on the beach!!! Which we did! My dad rented the cutest yellow bungalow that was on the beach! We had great meals, good sleep, awesome weather, hot sun & lots of fun! Montana was babysat by her wonderful Aunt Colleen & Uncle John! Ohh, the new addition to the family is Casey Lucero....Todd's fiance...they will be getting married May 12, 2007 in the Salt Lake City Temple.

Dancing with Daddy

So if you think that I never play with Montana, I wouldn't blame you!! But I do! I promise! It just is NEVER documented!! Glenda & Kandyce had been playing some duets on the piano & Montana made her Daddy pick her up and do twirls. She loves twirling around in the air. She will circle her had over her head, it is sooo funny, she thinks she is so beautiful when she does it....partly because we tell her she is!!!