Making lots of Memories...

Our great friend, and the talented Tara Shreeve came over a week or two ago and took Roman's first official baby pictures. Here are some favorites. We are still waiting to see the rest, but I am sure there are more cute ones to come!

I didn't think it was POSSIBLE
to love Casey more than I already did.
But then we had a baby.
I have no words to explain it.
You just have to go through it to know it, I think.

We are so deeply grateful - every single day-
for the joy that Roman has brought to our lives.
I always imagined what Parenthood would be like...
this has surpassed all of my dreams.
It's amazing how I have only "known" him for 3 weeks,
but I feel like I know him so well.
And I love him so deeply.

I just wish I could slow down time...

He Has ARRIVED!

I am going to try to tell you in the shortest way possible,

about the most amazing day of my life.

{Next to getting married, of course...}

So, last Tuesday I went to my usual Doctor's appointment and my Blood Pressure

was miraculously high. I think it was a gift from Heaven.

My Doctor asked me if I could be back to the hospital and 6pm

and we could have our baby! It was such a huge surprise!!

So, long story short, that's how we ended up at the hospital two weeks early,

ready to have our sweet baby boy...

They made me wear a mask most the night because I had a "cold."

The nurses were all germa-phobes.

{ p.s. look how huge my belly was!! }

2 in the morning and delirious...

Casey wanted to hold up 10 fingers to represent that I was finally to a 10!

After 18 hours of Labor, it was finally time to push!

{That's right... I said EIGHTEEN. }
well, it was really twenty, but anyway...

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

And then, he came. After pushing for only 45 minutes,

this precious baby boy was looking me in the eyes.

Roman Michael Morgan

Born 9.30.09

2:06 p.m.

9 lbs 1 0z.

and 20 inches long

See? I told you he was staring me in the eyes...

Casey was so sweet and perfect during my whole labor and delivery.

He is such a good Daddy and has been so extremely helpful and supportive.

I am so lucky to have him.

We are in love.

Here he is with his two other cousins that were born this month!

Melts. My. Heart.

Getting ready to go home...

So, there ya have it.

Having little Roman in our lives has made us happier then I could ever imagine. We feel so blessed to be trusted to raise this little boy.

I am so full of emotion 24\7.

I can't even tell people how much I love him or I just start crying!

Needless to say, we are so happy.

A little exhausted, but happy.

This blog is going to become a Roman blog.

Sorry. I just know it's all I am ever going to want to talk about.

I am one of those Mom's. I am just warning you in advance.

Baby Niece #5...and Holy Cow I am 9 months pregnant...

This picture was at a Baby shower with

2 of Casey's Cousin's wifes...

We are each 8 weeks apart.

I think I must have been about 5 months pregnant...

What a difference a few months make!!

Wowza!!!!

This baby boy is getting BIG!

I have been such a slacker at sooo many things lately,

but one thing I can not put off any longer is the honoring of my new baby niece coming into the world....

~ CAMRY GRACE ~

Man, she is CUTE. She weighed 9 lbs 6 ounces.

And she was 2 weeks EARLY! Sheesh!

My Sister is a trooper!

Anyway, she is so adorable and I love love her already!

{She was born almost two weeks ago...again, slacker.}

And here are the two new cousins meeting for the first time.

They must have just been so excited they passed out. :)

I have to think that they are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their

boy cousin.

{It's a first for them!}

Today as I was making dinner, the thought came to me that our little baby boy must be just as excited to come to Earth as we are! And in Heaven time, he is going to be here in like... 5 minutes. That is SO soon. The realization of how our lives are about to change is setting in.

We feel so blessed and excited and anxious!

His clothes and blankets are washed, folded and waiting.

His room is finally all together.

Now all we need is, him.

Gosh, we love him so much already.

Jaidyn Sariah Harris

Beautiful Baby Jaidyn was born to my brother,

Bryan and his cute wife Jessica,

on Monday August 31st.

She weighed 7lbs 130z. and was 19 inches long.

She is adorable and looks a lot like her Daddy.

Although she for sure has her mommies luscious lips!!

~~~

We love you Jaidyn!! Welcome to the World!

{P.S. ....it would have been my Grandmas Fullmer's 95th Birthday that day.

I am pretty sure Grandma's up there chillin with all the new grandbabies coming and teaching them a thing or two about taffy-pulling and surviving many sicknesses and being born on the day the Titanic sunk.

And making dolls out of Hollyhock flowers.}

I love you Grandma. And I miss you. Happy Birthday...

Some thoughts on my life as a 8 1\2 month Pregnant Lady

Well, Summer is coming to an end.
This makes me happy and sad.
I am sad that Summer is almost over and we haven't even gone camping ONCE. My goal this Summer was to go camping as much as possible. I'll admit it. I have just been kind of lame and doing things that require energy just haven't sounded good to me.
However, I am so excited that October is fast approaching.
I am just beyond excited to meet our sweet little boy.
I am so excited to have a new little one in my life.
I am so excited to see Casey as a Daddy.
I am also excited to get my body back.
And things like rolling over in bed won't be hard anymore.
I am excited to wear my wedding ring again.
And all my cute flats just in time for fall.

But being pregnant is so rewarding and such a miracle.
I can't help but be so EXTREMELY grateful for this blessing.
I never want to complain because I know how badly I wanted this. And so many friends and family who are trying to get pregnant. I have been there. And when people would complain, I would want to punch them in the face. And cry. Because I would have traded them in a heartbeat.
I have been avoiding getting my picture taken.
This makes me sad.
I should just embrace and love the "rounder" version of me. Because it's the greatest blessing Casey and I have ever received as a married couple. There is nothing we have ever wanted more. And it's finally almost here.
And we can't WAIT to meet you, Little Man!

The Brother #1 is HOME!

Last Monday, Mike got home from his 2-year mission
to the Colorado Springs Mission.
Here is the garage, all ready to welcome him home...
Here are my parents. My Dad is doing an "action" shot.
They weren't excited at ALL!
Neither was this guy.
Man, I love him.
There is nothing like the return of a family member
who has been gone for a LONG time.
Everyone was glowing and crying.
We sure did miss him and are so glad he his home!
Here they are!
The whole fam-damily.
(Minus James who gets home in a short year)

And one last pic of us dining at Texas Roadhouse.
I have a sweet and blessed life.

Kickin' it with Cankles

Cankles are so awesome.
Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.


And here we are at the Bee's Game.
Only the 2nd one we have been to all Summer.
I am sorry, Babe.
This isn't the funnest Summer we have ever had.

I am still trying to get used to the sight of a pregnant Lisa.
I am retaining lots of water.
My nurse said to me...
"Don't worry.
You are just one of those gals that
will look back at your pregnancy pictures
and think to yourself-
man I can't believe I ever looked like that."

Oh! Thanks Doc. Yes. That does make me feel much better.

Guitars, Tiki Bars and a whole Lotta Love...

I have slowly converted Casey to the joy of country music.
Bwah ha ha...
It's been my evil plan all along.
We are starting one artist at a time.
A few months ago, he really started bonding with Mr. Chesney.
Everywhere he went, Mr. C came.
He especially loves him,
because he mentions Boston and the "Red Sox" in a few songs.
Casey wished they were best friends. I know he does.

Anyway, a few weeks ago,
we scored some sweet and cheap tickets to his show.
We went with my parents and Sister and Bro-In-Law. (Jen & Chad)
Besides sitting out in the BLAZING heat and
with throbbing swollen feet...
It was SO MUCH FUN!


{Oh, and take note in the top picture,
Kenny whipped out a U of U hat for one of his songs.
That totally sealed the deal for Casey.
Done.
Love.
Mission Accomplished.}

21 years ago...

My little brother Mikey was born...

He gets home from his mission in 11 days...

This is very exciting.
~~~
Up-dates coming soon...
And also a re-cap of some summer happenings.

Into The Wild...

Last weekend we had a lovely one-night getaway to
the beautiful Jensen Family Cabin.
Anyone who knows me, knows I LOVE to camp.
{Even though we were in a mansion-like cabin}
There is nothing I love more than:

• running around in the dirt for a few days...

• Not doing my hair or make-up...

• Staying up til 2 in the morning playing games with great friends...

• Yummy Food....

• Four Wheeling ...

• Seeing wild animals...

• No T.V. Computers or Cell Phones...
  

• Watching my husband become an obsessed mountain man with a B.B. Gun...
  

• and spending time with my B.F.F.

It was a perfect weekend.
My only regret is not staying longer.
Thanks Erin & Jared.
We LOOOOVE you.

Us and The Soy-Man...
(I kinda like him)

Melts. My. Heart.

By now, you should know these two lovelies...
(E&J Morgan, just in-case you don't)

Ryan & Lindsay~ The Newest-Newlyweds.

Mark & Morgan

Just a side-shot of the gorgeous cabin.
This picture doesn't quite do it justice.
We love going there and look forward to many more
weekend getaways.
~~~
Maybe this winter??