Lily Anne Pohlman

It could not have been more perfect!  What a WONDERFUL day.  Monday, June 18th 2012 we welcomed a new spirit into our family. 

We were told to call the hospital at 6:00 am to see if they could get us in.  They said they would call back before 7:30.  They called at 8:00 to tell us they were ready.  Susan came and spent the morning at our house and saw us off to the hospital along with O and M.  C slept at his cousins in order to make it to Basketball camp early that morning. 

We arrived at the hospital and were assigned room 2.  We were all set up and Dr. Froerer came in to see what the plan was. He broke my water, started pit, and ordered my epidural.  I could feel the contractions just enough to know something was going on.  However, every time I looked at the monitor, it did not show contractions.  Soon the nurse came in and adjusted the probes.  Soon we saw what I thought was happening!  Consistent, strong contractions.  I was at a 7 and 100% effaced.  We called family and told them to come for the birth of our new baby. 

A few minutes later I was ready to push and my Dr was there to help.  However, he got a call that another patient was ready too.  I felt horrible!  A contraction started and I pushed. Soon another contraction and our sweet baby was here!  It was very quick and easier than I expected.  Dr. Froerer was very professional and finished with us.  I told him to quickly get to the other patient.  He soon returned having delivered another baby.  He helped in making it such a wonderful experience. 

 Lily Anne Pohlman weighed a WHOPPING 9 pounds 3 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. After a few minutes, the reality of having a daughter hit me and I became very emotional! I knew I was excited to have a daughter but did not expect to feel such a spiritual bond in that moment. I am so thankful for this opportunity to raise this beautiful little girl.

The days following her birth were wonderful as our friends and family came to visit.  Our baby is mellow which makes it even more enjoyable.  We are still working on helping her figure out days and nights but know that will come with time.  Until then, we will be engulfed with her big cheeks, black hair, and a pink bow. 

Welcome to the Pohlman family Lilly Anne!  WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

Ready or Not

We are set up for induction on Monday.  I have been VERY ready with a lot of contracting and little sleep.  However, now I am wondering if I really am ready for this. I think I have forgotten how much work a new baby will be.  But, I am ready to see what she will look like and hold her in my arms.  My belly is also ready to pop.  I will post pictures when we get home. Until then, I will sign off as a mother of three and only boys.  Goodnight! 

Summer Fun

Summer has begun and it is non stop.  The older boys are doing sports camp on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  They love it.  We are spending a lot of time outside jumping on the tramp, riding bikes, playing baseball, football, and basketball.  The favorite activity seems to be sales.  So far they have sold cherries from our tree, Otter Pops, snow cones, raisins, granola bars, and candy. 

The boys feet are black by the end of the day and their bodies are covered in dirt and Popsicles.  Keeping my floors and toilets clean seems IMPOSSIBLE! 

I must admit it is nice not having to be so many places.  Especially in the morning.  We love being together and it seems the kids always have someone to play with.  Summer Fun has just started but we are on a roll! 

Here and There

Just a few updates.  The boys had three cousins get baptized in a two week period.  I can't believe they are old enough!  Both services were wonderful!

C Man has a new LOVE!!!  Baseball.  He can't get enough of it!!! 

Moozer went to Kindergarten Orientation last week!!!!  Really?????  At least we have the summer to prepare for that.  I can't imagine him gone every afternoon.  He is my little buddy right now with C at school and O napping. 

 

Ready Set....

No Go yet!!!  We are still trying to get ready around here for the arrival of our sweet baby girl!  Sara convinced me to paint her room pink and I LOVE IT!!!  She even helped!!!  Trisha came too.  Three prego ladies painting a room.  It took us one afternoon and a free for all with our kids.  They really are true friends.  Love them! 

I need to post pictures of all the other work I have done.  I sewed curtains, hung the rods, sewed a bed skirt, and I am now working on the three pillows.  The drawers are filled with clothes and the car seat is ready to go.  It is just so exciting so I am a little ahead of myself.  I am only 32 weeks along but we will see what the next few weeks bring. Until then, I will do a double take every time I walk by a PINK room!!!  

Another Girl!

We went to Fetal Photo with Megan and Robb to find out our baby girl will have a new GIRL cousin.  I could not be more excited!!! Congrats to MiMi and Jigga!


Jigga can't figure out for the life of him WHAT he is looking at. 



HaPpY 7th BiRtHdAy C Man!!!!

You have really grown up a lot this year!!! We love you very much and often laugh about the corky things you do. You are good at making people laugh and tend to enjoy it very much. I had to take a picture of the item you keep with you at all times. If you do not have a pocket, you still manage to keep it near by.....chapstick. Even during a Jr. Jazz game, the chapstick was there in your sock!! We love you bud!

You have become very independent this past year. You love school and enjoy learning. I have to admit, I kind of think you are a little handsome too. You made the goal to read the Book of Mormon before you are baptized next year. IMPRESSIVE!!! Thanks for your example.

If we let you, you would play basketball 24 hours 7 days a week. You quickly get your homework done so you can get out to play, even in the freezing cold.

Your birthday started a few days before with a celebration at our house with ALL the Pohlman side of the family. Once again, you were spoiled with gifts and candy galore for your birthday by Grandpa, Grandma, cousins, Aunts and Uncles. This year's new request, Brighton gear so you can cheer on your two older cousins at their basketball games. Your actual birthday was a non stop party. You received a package first thing this morning. A jazz tin filled with a variety of Mrs. Fields cookies. Breakfast was off to a great start. The card said it was from the Jazz but somehow, I think your Dad had something to do with that one! Daddy and I brought lunch to your school along with donuts for your classmates. Thanks for letting us eat lunch with you!!! That was a blast. Next, you and Dad headed out to play poisen on the playground. However, Dad was soon sent off because he has not done his background check!!!! OOPS! After school we finished homework and soon we headed to meet Dad again. This time for a surprise dinner. SUSHI!!!! Yummy. We gave you your gift of Karate lessons, a uniform, and Utah Basketball tickets. You picked Dad to go with you to the game tonight.

Oh we love you Mr. You make us better people as we strive to be good parents to you. You

challenge us, make us laugh, make us think, and make us proud to be your parents. May the Lord bless you with even more love and strength as you embark on another year of growing! Happy Birthday Car Car!

Happy 5th Bday Moo Bear!

Another joyful year has come and gone with you making us all so happy. Your birthday celebration started the day before your actual birthday at Grandma and Grandpa's house. We had dinner, dessert, and gifts. You were very spoiled by your Grandparents and aunts and uncles. On your actual birthday, you are so special, all the banks and schools were closed for the day (MLK Day). We met Nana, Papa, Daddy, Mimi, and Jigga at your restaurant of choice, Famous Daves. Somehow, you managed to blow out your cousins candles and miss your own!!!

Next we drove to Kangaroo Zoo to meet the Demings and Rogers for a little bounce time. You guys were exhausted. We made it home in time for dinner and a little birthday cake. This year, you wanted Daddy to make an Oregon Ducks cake. Daddy obliged only because he knows how you love to tease him.

You are such a joy to be around Moo! You really miss C while he is at school and your preschool is not quite enough for you! I think you are very ready for Kindergarten. You have started reading and I have NEVER seen such a patient little boy!!! If you do not know a word, you will take as long as you need to figure out what it can be. One of my favorite things is listening to you read!!! You also add and subtract and LOVE math.

You are soooooo easy tempered. If something is bothering you, you politely ask for help and then wait patiently. You often solve problems yourself and seem to be determined to do things alone.

You tease O and tend to get in the most trouble for that behavior. I hear "Stop it!!!" in a grumpy voice coming from you when you are tired and C gets on your nerves. You moan at night, soon realize you need to go potty, make it to the bathroom, and then make a run for bed! It makes Daddy and I laugh. You love playing the WII and enjoy having play dates more than your brothers. You constantly ask for Owen and Jax to play. There are a lot of foods you do not like but will still try them just to make us happy. What a pleaser you are.

I hope you have another wonderful year of growth and happiness! I still can't believe you are 5!!! WOW! Love you little man! Happy Birthday Moozer!

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I have to say it!!!! I knew it!!! This pregnancy has been soooooo different! I just did not want to admit it because I did not want to jinx myself! Today was possibly the big day! I had an appointment with my Dr. He said he would try and look. However, the babe was not cooperating in ANY way!!! Bent over, cord between the legs, and sitting on the uterus. She would not budge! We got some great pics but non of the area we wanted! So.... we had to head to Fetal Foto. The first few minutes were much the same. Naughty Baby! The tech told us she would try as often as we wanted. She suggested we head to lunch and come back. However, my Mom and Susan had places to be. That left me and my sister Megan. We went at lunch at Rubios (I need to throw in a THANK YOU to Heidi Grimshaw for taking M and O most of the morning!). While sitting at lunch, what song came on????? GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!!! Love it! We headed back to Fetal Foto. Only this time, Chelsea and Eden met us too. I kept my eyes closed and threatened my sisters to not speak, move, or basically breath!!!

The rest of the day was very SLOW!!! We made some cupcakes and decorated them yellow, pink, and blue. Then everyone started to arrive! DYING!!!!!

THIS IS MY FAVORITE PICTURE!!!!!!! It captures it all!!!

And now, we will add a little pink to this house and have a sister and DAUGHTER!!!!

SOOOO EXCITED!

Chrsitmas Week

We got together will all the Pohlmans' for a fun night of dinner and games the Monday before Christmas. We did a pinata and the kids were so giddy!

We go to my Mom's on the 23rd every year for the "quiet dinner". My Mom makes the most unbelievable food that night. This year it included SUSHI, steak, twice baked potatoes, Cold Duck, salads and much more!!! YUM. One problem. I had the worst stomach ache that day. I could not really eat anything and it was torture. However, we still managed to do the nativity scene with everyone dressing up. My Mom always does a wonderful job!

Christmas Eve started at Pohlmans' where we made pizzas to our liking, did the Nativity scene, sang songs, and ate Susan's HUGE tray of homemade cookies.

We headed home and made Santa's plate of cookies and carrots. The boys were persistent about doing what they did last year, have a sleepover together. Big mistake! They were exhausted the next day after falling asleep around 11 and waking around 6:15!Alan and I were exhausted Christmas morning because Megan and Jigga came over to help wrap presents. We ended up staying up until 1:30. However, it really is one of my favorite traditions!

Christmas MorningThe boys really are at the perfect age for Christmas. They we so giddy and LOVED giving gifts to each other. Alan took them shopping for one another during the week.

The biggest hit..... Power Ranger Costume. OH HE WAS IN HEAVEN!!!!

Christmas on the Sabbath was very special. We attended a WONDERFUL sacrament meeting where we were reminded of the birth of our Savior again.

We soon headed Pohlmans' for omelets and gifts. Then he headed to my parents for a relaxing evening.

It was a wonderful Christmas again. We have so much to be thankful for and love spending time with our families! Most importantly, we are thankful for the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Disneyland

My parents took us to Disneyland December 14th. It was the PERFECT time to go. We did not wait any longer than 25 minutes in line and it was nice to feel some warmth in our blood. The boys loved it and Nana and Papa made it a perfect trip!

Our hotel was across the street from the park so we woke each morning and headed over to the Happiest Place on Earth.
The park was decorated for Christmas which added even more excitement to the season. That place really is amazing!

This is my favorite picture! We did not try to do this! My dad's head just managed to be right in front of the Ferris wheel so it looks like he has Mickey ears.

The boys were troopers(for the most part). The Pilot let them sit in the cockpit for a picture as we arrived back in Salt Lake. OHHH!!! IT WAS COLD!

Before flying home, we made a quick trip to the beach for some crab catching. The boys could have spent three days there for free!

A HUGE thank you to my parents!!!!! We had a blast and created memories we will NEVER forget.