welcome to our family

sweet baby of ours!

Rudger Justin Morris

7 lbs. 7 oz.

19 inches long

Born at 9:06 on a beautiful Sunday morning

Every single one of us is absolutely in love!

It's crazy to think that we are a family of six now.

We were so surprised when we realized that he was ready to come meet our family already. 

I was having contractions all throughout Saturday, but I figured they would go away eventually since it's been something I've dealt with for months. So we went about our Saturday chores. Got some canning done with Justin, laundry folded, house vacuumed, basement cleaned up, bedrooms tidied, and baby clothes washed. 

I think I was nesting a little.  

Towards the later part of the evening the contractions were becoming really regular and more intense. That's when I decided I probably better pack the bags I'd been meaning to do for a while.  Four hours after that...in the middle of the night...my good friend came over and stayed with the boys while Justin and I headed to the hospital. Then 6 1/2 hours later he was born.  

We were extremely tired, but extremely happy. It's amazing what a baby can do to you.

Later that day, we couldn't help but just stare at him and wonder what kind of personality he will bring to our family. 

Whatever it is, we know we will love it!

as of lately

We have soaked up as much time as we can together. 

We have enjoyed Saturday getaways up in the mountain and love taking the canoe to our favorite new spot.

 I love the mountains and I love those big fluffy clouds. 

 It was a good thing we were taking advantage of all those weekends because two weeks ago our biggest kid had to get stitches. He took a big crash riding his bike home from work.The boys and I hung out with him at the ER until 1:00 in the morning. Fun. 

The doctor said no water for a few weeks.

So instead we've taken advantage of lazy days at home.

Spider Solitare is becoming a family favorite.

(I love the deep concentration)

 We have the nicest ward member who has the most fruitful backyard. She shared the wealth with us.

We are loving blackberries lately.

 We love our almost daily walks through the garden to see what is producing. 

We haven't been disappointed.

Especially all four boys. They have been drooling over these watermelons. 

(you know come to think of it, I think boy #5 wouldn't mind some either)

 And now sadly I feel like our lazy summer days are rapidly coming to a close. As much as I wish we could have done so much more, the boys have said it has been a great summer. 

And that's what matters.

Now, in exactly two weeks from today, our baby will make his grand entrance.

And we are incredibly excited!!