Paris has new cell mates

We are finally done refinishing the bunk beds for Gracee and Jamison. Rather than using them as beds I found a much more practical application for them. Lock'em up!

Hudson

JaNell wanted me to post a new photo of Hudson because he actually has his eyes open in this picture. So far he has been a very easy going baby. Gracee is a big helper and is more than willing to hold her little brother at anytime. Jamison prefers to observe Hudson from a distance. I think he has held Hudson once. After about three seconds of holding him Jamison said, "done" and pushed him off his lap.

Jamison in Drag

Jamison owns this blog because he is such a clown. He got a hold of Gracee's sunglasses and we couldn't resist taking his picture again.

how to floss

I took Jamison to the dentist today for his check up. The dentist reported that he doesn't have a single cavity. Jamison got sent away with a bag of goodies (toothpaste, tooth brushes, dental floss, stickers...). When we got home I was hungry so I warmed up some lunch. Meanwhile Jamison had found his dental floss. He came into the kitchen very excited. I guess we will have to teach him how to use it.

Taking it easy

Five days after the birth of her third child JaNell is taking it easy at home (see photo). JaNell is determined to get these bunk beds finished for Gracee and Jamison this week. She has gotten a lot of flack from neighbors passing by wondering what on earth she is doing. The ward almost canceled our meals after seeing that she is up to doing some hard labor.

Hudson has Arrived

JaNell went into labor on Thursday night and gave birth to Hudson Lionel Purcell at 6:54 am Friday morning. We are excited to have him home and the kids are just going crazy over him. Gracee can't stop saying "he's so cute" "he's so tiny" "his ears are so small" etc...

My job in the birthing process was smooth going. The traffic on the way to the hospital was rather light at 2:45 am. When we arrived at the hospital JaNell was already dilated to a 5. About 45 minutes later she was at a 7. They gave her an epidural. We chatted for a couple of hours. Then it took about a half push and Hudson is here.

He weighed in at 5 lbs 8 oz and was 17 inches long.

NBA Finals Game 4

JaNell was teaching a scrapbooking class on Thursday night so the kids and I took advantage of Mom being gone by watching game 4 of the NBA finals. Unfortunately the popcorn was more exciting than the actual game. None-the-less we had fun.

Jamison closes his eyes everytime we say "cheese".

New Power Wheels

One man's junk is another man's treasure; so the saying goes. Gracee and Jamison are loving the new Power Wheels we found at a garage sale a couple of weeks ago. We will see how long the cars stay intact. Jamison chases Gracee down the sidewalk and crashes into her.