My Mom is the Greatest

Gavin came at a great time. Since he came on Friday, Andrew had the weekend, Monday and Tuesday off. My mom went home on Monday morning, but then came up to celebrate New Years Eve with us. However, there was not much of a party going on here. I slept until I feed Gavin at 1145pm and then we all watched the ball drop in Times Square. We spent Tuesday with my mom and Dan and Krystal. It was a really fun day. When Andrew went back to work, my mom stayed with me. I loved having her here. She is such a help and just does things without being asked. She feed us, took care of me and the kids, and kept the house clean (which is not always that easy) I am always sad when the week comes to an end and she has to go home. Sad is probably not an accurate word-DEPRESSED! I am left wondering how I am going to do this on my own. I sure do miss her company and my kids miss her too. She is a great mom that always puts the needs of her kids before her own and will drop anything to help you out. Thanks mom for all the help and support. I love you. The pictures above are of us the night she went home. Although I look happy, I am crying on the inside. Below is a picture of all the grand kids. Dan and Krystal were here the night she went home and everyone wanted a picture with their Nana. She sure is loved. Love you mom!!!

Our New Arrival

Better late than never. I wanted to do this sooner, but I just can't seem to find the time. I am still adjusting to having four kids. Anyway, Krystal gave a very accurate account. I will just fill in some of the details. I spent most of Christmas Eve and Christmas day off of my feet so as not to go into labor on either of those days. My plan worked. On Thursday, the 27th of December, I went to see the doctor. She told me that I was dilated to a three. We set up an inducement for Sunday at 4am. It was the only time that was available before the new year, so I took it. I went home and decided that I would clean the house from top to bottom. I finished cleaning a little after 12 am. I finally got into bed around 1am. I never could fall asleep and then around 130am, I started to feel some pains. I hadn't had any "real" contractions during the day and so I wondered if I was in labor or if my back just hurt really bad from cleaning. I waited a little and then woke up Andrew who had just dozed off. I had to call my neighbor in the middle of the night since Dan and Krystal were staying down at my moms. So she came over and we left for the hospital. I was in a lot of pain. The contractions were coming about every two minutes and I was having the labor in my back. For those of you who have experienced back labor, it is the worst. Anyway, we got to the hospital around 245am and Gavin didn't waste much time. He was born at 330. I was glad he came so fast because I couldn't handle the pain much longer. I am not sure why anyone would willingly go without an epidural. I was sad that my mom didn't make the delivery. She actually made it to the hospital in time, but they didn't let her come into my room. She came in just after he was born. Gavin is healthy and happy and we are so glad to have him home. He weighed 6lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 inches long.
Here is my mom holding Gavin.

Catch Up

Okay, so I haven't blogged in a long time. I think that I am just computer illiterate. I was having a hard time just downloading the pictures that I wanted to. Krystal has shown me the light and now I think it won't be so hard to keep up. So here is a few pictures from the Holidays-ranging from Halloween to Christmas.

Andrew was a vampire for Halloween. Madison and Audrey were Vets. Audrey just loves animals. Maybe one day she will be a real vet. Drew was a pilot. They all loved getting the candy. I kept finding them eating it at 7 in the morning. I finally hid it in a popcorn box and sealed it up.

Christmas Time-Fun with Santa

We waited for an hour and a half-needless to say, Drew was tired and not so happy to sit with Santa.

Audrey was awed by Santa. This is such a cute look she is giving him.

GAVIN THOMAS DIXON

(Krystal posting...)
Here he is! The newest arrival to the Dixon family. Gavin was born on December 28th, 2007 at 3:30am. He is 6 lbs, 10 oz and 19 inches long and both are doing great. Gavin is darling! He doesn't have that old man look and he looks a lot like his big brother Drew. They will be home today (Sunday). Shannon is amazing and delivered Gavin with no epidural--although that wasn't by choice, Gavin just decided he wanted out... and fast! Until Shannon gets a chance to update her blog with the details, you can visit Krystal's blog for part of the story.

Tagged Again..A Little Different This Time

So I was tagged by Krystal. This one is a little different though

Four Places I Have Lived:
San Diego, CA
Provo, Utah
Highland, Utah
Temecula, CA

Four Jobs I Have Had:
Associate at the Gap
Secretary at Terminix
Accounts Payable at Nextpage
Payroll at Nextpage

4 Things I Would Like to Do Before I Die:
Vacation in Europe
Change my hair color to Dark Brown (this may be sooner than later)
See my children grow up and have families of their own

Four Favorite Desserts:
Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies (from Utah)
Ice Cream (usually chocolate)
Pretty Much anything chocolate
Chocolate Cake with ganache from Maccaroni Grill

Four Interesting Things About Me
I lived in 8 different homes growing up-we stayed in the same county, but we moved 8 different times.

My favoirte food is Mexican food. I honestly could eat it everyday. I enjoy the flavor and I love the spicy salsas.

Andrew and I met through a faternity at BYU.

My best friend from High School, Karina and I got married on the same day, in the same temple, just a year apart. She got married first.


Four Favorite TV Shows
Prison Break
LOST
Without A Trace
The Office

Four People I am Tagging
Karina
Sandra
Megan
Chelsea

Tagged...7 Weird or Random Things About Me

So I was tagged by two of my friends. Thanks Lauren and Chelsea. They both tagged me over a week or so ago. I am a little lazy. I guess it wasn't laziness. I just wasn't sure what to write so here it goes.

1. I am a sleep talker and occasional sleep walker. I have kicked Andrew in my sleep thinking I was fighting off an attacker. I have woken up after opening the front door at 2am. I think I sleep talk more than sleep walk. When I have a lot on my mind and I feel stressed, I find myself doing it a lot more.

2. I was a little obsessive about getting good grades in college. After Andrew and I got married, he bought me a trip to Hawaii for Christmas. However, I would of had to miss school and I didn't want to do that. Needless to say, I look back realizing how crazy I was and now I have still never been to Hawaii.

3. I participated in a Pageant my Senior Year in High School in Solana Beach, California. It was the first and last time I ever did anything like that.

4. I am definitely a clean freak. I really like to have things clean and organized. This is getting harder and harder to do the more kids I have. My sister in law is the same way and we thought it would be fun to start an organizing business.

5. I hate hate hate yard work. I know nothing about planting or maintaining a yard. I have never mowed a lawn. I don't even know how to turn one on. Not that I have ever tried. I leave that to Andrew.

6. I have a bad bad habit of picking my face. I have been like that since high school. I think I just always need to be doing something with my hands. I think I need to start up knitting.

7. I love a good deal. I think I buy things sometimes because it is a good deal, not that I need it.

I now tag Karina, Megan, Kesli, Wendy, and Jenn

I Attract the Crazies Part II

So if you read my first post about my wonderful experience at the Color Me Mine in 4S Ranch in Rancho Bernado, here is a little update. On Sunday, my mom asked for my receipt so she could go pick up the items at Color Me Mine for me. I really did not want to see that lady again. Anyway, I got the receipt for her. I also found the original receipt that came with the giftcard. My mom decided to visit a different Color Me Mine store in Carlsbad this morning. She had them swipe the card and here comes the shocker; there is $15 on that card!!! Anyway, my mom explained to the lady at the new Color Me Mine what had happened in Rancho Bernardo and she told my mom that they had problems with that particular lady. By the way, she was the owner of the store. However, I do know that she has a partner. I would like to write a letter either to her partner or to the Color Me Mine corporate office.