Cardon's stay in the hospital

Always being held

His cute little face just begs for kisses!

I can't help but kiss him all the time.

August 21, 2009

On Friday August 21st we decided to go to the hospital since I had been having contractions. They weren't very regular and they didn't hurt at all so I didn't think they would admit me but when we got there around 5pm I was already dilated 4.5 cm and ready to go.

Since my contractions weren't totally regular they broke my water and then started to escalate my labor. I couldn't believe that I was actually in the hospital about to have a baby!

I have never been a patient in a hospital before and was nervous about everything but my Dr. and all the nurses were great and it was a good experience. Labor was about 6 hours long with few complications. I had to push for 2 hours :( and his heart rate went down a couple of times while in the birth canal. It was a little scary but our prayers were answered and everything worked out in the end.

Right after being admitted.

Cardon Anthony Zaugg

7.3 lbs 18 inches

11:24pm

This was taken just seconds after birth.

First time holding him.

Dr. Lewis and my nurse Lori.

Clayton is a proud Daddy!

Our little bundle of joy!

He came out with a shiner (right eye). Poor little man.

We are so happy that Cardon is here. He is such a sweet little baby and fills our lives with joy.

Right before having baby

August 6, 2009

At the temple for Kirk's endowment session

August 16, 2009

August 16, 2009

August 20, 2009

38 weeks pregnant, Cardon was born a day later.

Been a crazy couple of months.

Things have been crazy around here so I haven't posted anything in a while. We welcomed our perfect little baby boy into the world on August 21st and have been completely taken over by him ever since. Pictures and more to come shortly!!!

"Gigi girls" Graduation

We brought home a puppy back in February. She is an all black chihuahua /terrior mix. She has the best little personality and loves everyone. She isn't even a year yet and is quite hyper still. Throughout the summer she has been going to puppy training classes and a few weeks ago she graduated! She did very well in her classes and has improved at home too. She still has a few things to work on but overall we are very happy with the outcome. She is our sweet "Gigi girls". She loves to go over to my parents house and "play" with their yorkie. I say "play" because she thinks they are playing but he is really running away from her. He is a older and doesn't want to be bothered by her. She loves men and is a little flirt. Her favorite men are my dad, Clayton, our friend Dave and our friend Sean.

She has strong maternal instincts. She has a collection of "babies" (little stuffed animals), and she carries them around everywhere and bathes them at night then puts them in her bed with her. It is the cutest thing ever. On the 4th of July she didn't get scared of the fireworks but my parent's dog did. Gigi spent the evening trying to console him by staying close and licking him. A while ago we rescued a kitten and her motherly side came out yet again. She spent the entire weekend bathing the kitten and carrying it in her mouth. She was sad when we gave the kitten away, but I can't do a puppy, kitten, and a baby all at the same time. She is such a sweetheart!

Baby Shower 7/18/09

My cousin Randelle, my mom and sisters threw me a very nice shower. They put a lot of hard work into it. Everything was great! The food was amazing and the games were a lot of fun!

Cardon isn't even born yet and he is the most spoiled baby on earth!

Thanks to all who came and had a good time.