and then there were 4..

We are now a little family of four, and couldnt be happier. Having 2 kids is definitely an adjustment and very busy, especially that they are 17 months apart. I seriously wouldnt have it any other way. Truman is so good with him and as soft as a 1 1/2 year old can be. He loves his little brother a bit too much at times but id rather have that than the other way around. I will write my birth story next time, out of the two so far this one was the easiest. Till then, here is some pictures
Mr..
Emmett John Hardy
Born 1.3.13
Weight: 7 lbs 14 ounces
Height: 21 inches

and below is Truman at the same time.. do you think they maybe look alike? I think Emmett is not as chunky (which is weird because they were exact same height and weight when born) but that is ok, we will thicken him up as time goes on. We love chunky babies!

Brotherly Love

just our luck

More recently..

   When Tyler and I have gone out to eat there is something that keeps happening to us. Something goes wrong. 

-- olive garden they told as 20 minutes, ok great an hour later we go up and they tell us they are so sorry they forgot about us!!? WHAT.. but then we just sat at the bar so no big. 

--at pier 39 pizza we wanted to try it out.. were trying to find a pizza place in Utah that is equal to or better than Me-N-Eds no luck yet. Its the crispy thin pizza style so if you know of any places TELL ME... anyways we put our order in they told us 20 minutes but that theyd bring out our salad right away. After 30 minutes No salad no pizza. We then proceed to ask and.. Yes what happened They forgot to put out order in.. so we got free bread-sticks. 

--at Wingers the waitress spilt both mine and Tyler's waters all over us literally we were soaked and Truman got wet to. ALSO the glasses broke, therefore we had to move tables. She just said sorry. I thought for sure she'd give us our asphalt pie for free or something.. NOPE.. (maybe i should have said something) 

--last night we went to Scheels mostly to walk around but then decided to have dinner there..  We ordered our food at the line then they'd bring it to us when it was ready. We sat down watched people come in after us and get their food before us. I told Tyler jokingly I think they forgot about us.. So Tyler goes up and sure enough they had forgotten about us.. 

WHAT THE HECK PEOPLE..

either we are not memorable people, we are not supposed to eat out i have no idea. Is there something we are missing. 

--Now Tyler has calmed me down since being married to him. I used to get all crazy lady on you and tell you how it is and demand either a refund or something for free.. in a situation like the above. Or even I'd get crazy just in a nonsense situation that really didnt need to be a big deal. 

So now when these things happen to us If i go up Tyler will say what'd you get for free (laughing)! This is because I know if he goes up nothing really comes out of it.. except kindness and patience..  I say nothing because now i get timid about the situation and am still nice to the people who screwed us over..

So this is where I pose the question. In situations like the above what would you do. Would you get stubborn and demanding for something so that they fix and make you happier than you were already going to be, if they would have just done it right the first time? OR! would you still be kind and get nothing more out of it?

( I am sorry for my horrible spelling and Grammar.. I hope I make sense when I write.. I just write freely and dont think too much about correcting so I am sorry) 

the waiting game

I can only imagine what it feels like to go past your due date. (the following could possibly be TMI to some) 
So with Truman I came on the day of 37 weeks. Which was yesterday with this baby. I was having contractions all day but random and not consistent, so false labor braxton hicks type thing. I was dilated to a 3 at my appointment last week at 36 weeks apt, and my doctor told me if at my appointment which was today, if I was a 5 she would send me to labor and delivery.
-- because I go fast when in labor, so sending me home would be risky if I went into labor at home, i could possibly not make it to the hospital and with snow involved itd be even more of a possibility. YIKES!
Well I am now dilated to a 4. WA HOO.. Am i doing things to make it so labor will come yes. Walking up and down stairs, shoveling snow even ha, i never shovel snow. goodness today was the first time I've shoveled our pathway this season and seriously I cant wait until we live somewhere where we dont have to do that anymore. We will drive an hour to the snow thank you, and come home to our palm trees and 40 plus degree weather in the winter.
We will see if baby comes this weekend. Tyler and I initially guessed baby would makes its arrival on December 30th. (tax break)? haha but he will come when he wants to right?
I sort of wish there was a definite signal of yes go to the hospital. Such as your belly button pops out and then you know babies arrival is coming shortly within a couple hours. Not the mind games of random contractions one day and none the next? haha. I didnt have that issue with Truman though I just had full fledged contractions and delivered him within about 5 hours. This baby is playing games. Maybe I had it with Truman but I dont remember. O well. Till Baby comes this is the update for now!

4 YEARS...

I married my high school sweetheart, best friend, love of my life 4 years ago TODAY! He is one of the most amazing people I know, makes me laugh everyday, and feel so loved. I couldn't be happier. Best decision I have ever made to be with this man for Time and all Eternity.

It was a super cold day but our friends and family were troopers and had fun with us!

Lately

Lately I have been thinking about many things..
I love the holidays. I am excited to go to Twin Falls, ID to see Tyler's family for Thanksgiving. Home cooked meals via Tyler's Mom are the best. Shes an all from scratch kind of lady. Their home is always warm and quiet. Its in the country and I LOVE it. Thankfully they live close about a 3 hour drive. You would think we'd make it up there more often but its just at random.

Christmas we will be with ourselves at our humble home in Salt Lake City. Enjoying Christmas as our little family of three until our little bundle of joy comes shortly after. I am bummed we arent going to be with my family in a warmer place, California,  but its OK we will start our own traditions.
It is crazy that I am Due 2 months from TODAY to be exact! which could really mean less, we shall see I will keep you posted. I will know December 18th how that is looking? haha December 18th is also the day my little Bro Sterling leaves to finish his mission in Calgary, Canada I am stoked for him. LOVE HIM..

Nursing moms: is there a nursing tank you recommend or do you feel its even needed at all?

2 kids: both being in diapers. we have a diaper genie for truman which we love cause it keeps the stinky out. with another one is it smart to get another diaper genie for him or shall we just get a normal garbage can? then poopie diapers can go in the diaper genie. opinions please send my way!

(the following is not the cutest thing to read)
THE HEALING PROCESS of afer giving birth:
   This was one of the main reasons I was a little emotional at the beggining when I found out I was pregnant. Haha really though, because I still remembered how horrible it was and i was not ready to go through it again. So with the matter of  'thinking' about this process. I raise the question for you mothers out there who have gone through this wonderful process..What did you do to help your process be smoother and more comfortable? ( to be frank id rather deliver 20 babies, "thats with an epidural of course" than go through the healing process).
I was given and told to use the tucks pads for cooling the area where i tore. Take sitz baths. Then take what they prescribed which was loratab but it gave me headaches. Which were probably also a side effect of the epidural. So i just did Tylenol/advil and it helped.
I would love to hear and know if there's anything out there like a spray, or gel etc that helps cool/heal you faster/better. Also what you did, (pad you liked :) creams, remedies, type of undies you got etc) ha not most fun to talk about but.. Maybe Ill take everyones advice and things that worked for them and do an awesome organized post about it and "pin it" haha because it would be good things to know dont you think? especially if its been a while or is ones first time. O boy the process I hope it wasnt just he** for me and sucked for you too.. ~loves~