Nine years ago, on December 6, 1999, I headed to Albertson's to pick up some milk for Jared and Eryn (who was almost 2) - knowing that I was going to be induced in just a couple of hours. As I was waiting in line to pay, I realized that I was already in labor! Kaitlyn wasn't due to come until the 10th, but Dr. Melendez decided we should induce. I had some interesting and rare antibodies that could be a threat. I laughed when we got to the hospital and the nurse asked me "Oh. Did you know you are having contractions?" Of course I said "Yes!" Well, just a few hours later, we were blessed with a beautiful baby girl with huge eyes, long eyelashes, and the sweetest personality! She just looked all around as I held her. She is the only one of my kids that I got to hold right after giving birth. I couldn't stop staring at her! A couple of days later we were given a little scare when the pediatrician noticed a murmur when he listened to her heart. We found out, after a trip to UVRMC in Provo, that she had a small hole between her ventricles. We were a little nervous, but she has never had a problem with it. What a blessing! She has been a source of laughter and joy in our family. She has turned out to be such a sweet, loving, funny, helpful, beautiful young lady. She has beautiful handwriting and does so well in school. She makes us laugh everyday! We are so grateful to have her as part of our family. It's hard to believe how fast 9 years go by! She is getting so grown up.
Well, she had a really fun birthday. It was fun to finally have it on a Saturday. Eryn, Kaitlyn and I took a few friends ice skating in Provo. The girls had a great time (once they finally got the right size skates) and caught on very quickly. I had forgotten how sore your ankles get!! They really need to find a better way to make those dang ice skate boots! Eryn did take quite the tumble right at the end. It was a nasty fall, and she ended up breaking her wrist! (Stay tuned for pictures and video of that!) Jared and the boys stayed home and decorated the house and made her requested dessert (Brownie Delight).
Happy Birthday Kaitlyn - WE LOVE YOU!!
Cranberry Pork Loin (Christy)
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7 comments:
I still can't believe that she is 9! Where does the time go?
I am sooo sorry I missed her birthday! Will you give her a huge hug and kiss for me and wish her a happy birthday! Its been crazy aroundhere and I need to make a birthday calendar so i can remember everyone's special day... tell her I love and miss her!
Cute Kaitlyn! We love you soooo much!! I'm glad that you guys had fun ice skating. I sure miss all the fun back in good old Utah! Love ya!
Happy b-day Kaitlyn. I can't believe she is 9. Looks like she had such a fun party. Ice skating sounds so fun!
Wow, Jen I can't believe Kaitlyn is nine! I love checking out your blog, you have such a cute family and I love hearing about the fun things you are doing.
I love that you shared Kaitlyn's birth story. I guess she wanted to decide when to be born rather than letting the doctor do it. And how awesome that you got to hold her right after she was born! What a very special girl! Oh, but I can't believe we forgot to call on her birthday! Tell her we love her and miss her tons! And, thank you guys so much for calling me last night. That made my day!
I can't believe Kaitlyn is 9...how fast time is going. What cute pictures and what a fun birthday! Okay Jen, I promise I didn't copy your background...I guess we just both have good taste!
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