Nathan Warren Hull

Even though we had hoped we wouldn't have another January birthday, Nathan Warren Hull decided to join our family on January 31st 2011. He weighed 5 lbs 8 oz and was 19 inches. Like his older brother, Jacob, Nathan decided to enter this world a little early (5 weeks to be exact).  About 3 or 4 days after being in the NICU Nathan had an apnea spell which was cause for a longer stay. A few days after the first spell he had another one making his stay even longer. Time in the NICU was a total of 11 days. As grateful as we were for modern medicine and technology, it was a rough road. We didn't get to come home without all the gadgets though. He earned himself a dose of "caffeine" everyday and an apnea monitor, of which we get to haul around with us. Peace of mind it does indeed bring, but it will be so nice when we don't have to lug that thing around anymore.:) We are so grateful to have him home and have him healthy.

This was right after we got home from the NICU. This is a premie outfit given to him from Aunt Tanya. We loved it. Too bad it doesn't fit anymore!!

Outfit courtesy of Aunt Shawna!! Another favorite.

Ah, yes, and now Jacob is trying to find his place again in this family. :) 

Nana made this quilt for Nathan and Jacob was very disappointed it wasn't for him. He loves Sesame Street. So he fell asleep with it!!

Warren likes to get these random shots. Quite the look I gave him. :)

Great Grandma Smith and Nathan (4 weeks old -ish)

Great Grandpa Smith, Caleb (9), Hannah (5), Jacob (3)

and now Great Grandma Smith and the kids

Our Family Christmas pictures!

My "hot" husband and I

Oh the sillies in this family.
They take after their Dad, I am sure of it.

Case and Point. This was all done
before I was even ready.

Caleb at almost 9 years old.

Jacob at almost 3 years old.

Hannah at almost 5 years old.

And the "Hull" crew!

McCall Campout

Daddy and Hannah pose for a picture perfect moment!

Warren and Jacob, Ron and Gail Bell, and Bishop Bakow shooting the breeze.

 Caleb and the other boys enjoyed finding sticks they could use to fight with, play in fire with, etc.

Craig and Julie Shepherd, Kurke and Cherie Bakow and myself enjoying a fun game of Canasta.

Of course we had to get a family picture at some point. 

Mr. Caleb

Ms. Hannah

Mr. Jacob

Hannah wanted to wear her jacket backwards.

Caleb and Andrew enjoyed throwing rocks into the Lake.

I love the expression on Caleb's face.

OK, aside from the fact that I absolutely hate this picture of me, I wanted to show Jacob's facial expression. This was at the Gold Fork Hot Springs and Jacob's face changed very little from this expression the whole time we were there.

Maddi was so kind to hang out with Hannah at the Hot Springs. Caleb opted to not join us on this trip.

 We didn't quite capture the right moment, but just prior to this Jacob had taken in his chair and set it down in the middle of nowhere just to chill for a moment.

Can you see the word "juice" forming off of those lips?

We were all very excited to have Aunt Tasha join us for a night of "cold" camping. It was so fun to have her there.

Daddy is making our taco's in a bag for dinner. 

Love it!

Caleb and Shane spent time together the whole weekend. They had fun riding their bikes, playing with other friends, putting their sticks in the fire pits, roasting marshmallows, etc.

It was pretty cold up there. Jacob warming up his hands in Daddy's hat.

Gail and I making breakfast for our families.

The Bells brought this hammock for the kids to play on and they absolutely LOVED it.

This was right before the "Ladies" only walk. They are such a fun group of sisters that I feel privileged to rub shoulders with and have as friends.

I don't recall what was so fascinating. Hannah loved hanging out with the boys that weekend.

In sequential order of what Jacob was doing in his spare time. This is the first shot.

And finally picture number 2.

Another shot at the Lake.

Gail and I keeping warm in their trailer.

My New Life Post

My sister-in-law sent this link to me and I know many people follow Stephanie's blog. I really enjoyed her message and needed to hear it today.

My New Life