Blessing day

 

Rachel's blessing day was very sweet. My mom picked out her adorable dress and she didn't cry at all during the blessing. It's always a sweet moment that goes by too quickly. It's amazing to see our family here, a family of 5! I can't even believe it sometimes but I am so very grateful for my family. They are my life. And I'm so grateful for the gospel to help guide us to raise our family with righteous principles. We are extremely blessed.

Summer! (finally)

It seemed like winter dragged on and spring was about a week long around here. A freak snowstorm with over a foot of snow May 2nd may have contributed to that idea. But when it came, summer CAME! Here's a hodgepodge of things we've done..

 get owies, only Sarah's was real

 go to the transportation fair

 go fishing (well, i didnt)

 go on a hike (scott is a ladies man)

 with our friends, the Weeks

 sport some wildflowers

 swim in a river

Newborn pictures

My sweet friend who was due at the same time as me (!!) offered to take some newborn shots of Rachel. She was moving and we needed to do it before they left. There aren't a ton because Rachel wasn't the most cooperative.. and she didn't have a lot of time, but the few we have are just precious. She's the only baby to have professional photos taken so just having 1 is amazing!

Rachel Suzanne Tucker

 So here I am, second time in the hospital for the birth of my 3rd baby. This time, I stayed. Let's back up 2 days. At exactly 40 weeks I had an appointment. They stripped my membranes and nothing really happened. But the next night I really felt like my water was leaking (albeit, slowly) and I was having contractions. So the nurse told me to come in and they could do a test. Well......... an hour later we found out it was not amniotic fluid. So basically, I was peeing my pants. Lovely. I felt very stupid but I'm sure I'm not the first woman who thought the same thing as I had.. anyway. Next day, I felt horrible. All day. After lunch I laid down and felt even worse. Contractions picked up and by dinner it was time to go in. For real. Felt like I going to explode with pain. Got to the hospital. Couldn't talk well because of the pain. Got the heavenly epidural. Within 5 hours and a couple pushes (wahoo!), our baby was born! She probably could have come even earlier but the doctor was with another woman. But everything went so smoothly. I am exceptionally grateful to have easy pregnancies and deliveries. Man, I can't believe I am so fortunate. So sorry to those women who don't have it easy. And so grateful for my health and that of our sweet little girl. She's just a doll. We love her endlessly.

 Rachel Suzanne Tucker 

April 25th, 2013 at 11:39 PM

7 lbs   20 1/4 inches

 Our other kids were 7.9 lbs. She was teeny!

 He gave her the best bath. So attentive. Love this man.

My mom was there to help and so glad she was! Rachel gets her middle name from my mommy whom I love dearly. I wanted my daughter to know where she came from.

Proud Papa!

 Proud big sister! (Again!)

 First family photo

Pre-baby love! 40 Weeks

So this was a few days from 40 weeks. I'm so glad I got these precious shots with the kids and my belly! It was so sweet to see them loving their baby sister even before she arrived. Even if they weren't so sweet on my tummy..