Dan's New Little

Dan and Cassie had their girl last night at 10.49 pm. Her name is Esme Cosette Stewart (pronounced Ez-mee). She weighed 9 lbs 1oz and measures 20.5" long. Dan says she looks a lot like Ava, with more hair. Cassie delivered her in a matter of a few hours, at home in a birthing tub. Doesn't that make Esme the first water baby of our lot? All went very well. Dan said Cassie didn't scream once, which makes her my new hero.

I think this little Esme is adorable and I'm awestruck at how good Cassie looks. Congratulations!!!

J.

Alexanders checking in

Hello from the Alexanders, we have had our new addition for about a week now. Her name is Sophia Cate, she was 8 lbs 9 oz. and was 19 inches long. it wasnt a very long labor as it only took about 4 hours. It was also nice to have my own personal anesthesia guy in the room, Colby did my epidural which worked great. I went from a 6 to a 10 in about 30 minutes. So it was a lot different than my previous 22, and 8 hour labors. We are happy to have her here!

Brady also had his pre-school graduation this last week, the picture is of him and his teachers (no wonder he liked school). He loved it. He is reading simple little books and is excited for kindergarten this fall.

Catie & Colby's blog

So apparantly Catie and Colby have their own blogsite, which they have neglected to tell us about (at least, they never told me...). I am linking their site on the sidebar for those of you, like me, who were out of the loop but who do not wish to be. If they are not happy with this link-age, too bad.
I was happy to see that bunch again. Congratulations on new baby Sophia! And while we are at it, rounds of congratulations are due all over the place:

1. Baby Sophia
2. DeeAnn's new house
3. Cody's graduation
4. Jeff's graduation
5. pending: Cassie and Dan's baby (she is now three days overdue...)
6. Parry for getting online

Am I forgetting anyone? Hope you are all very well.

Jen

the Florida Stewarts (really no joke!)

Well I finally made it! still don't have an account yet, my invite had expired. could someone send a new one please? Anyway things are going along fine down here, the fires are not too close and we are all healthy. Sydney is growing like a weed and has her first tooth coming in. as soon as i figure out how I'll post some pics. Cory is fine, although still laid off. I think he is enjoying the time baby sitting and riding his big new motorcycle. pics to follow. so now he has two babies to fawn over. lol. Lora's mom is in town so they are enjoying each others company Lora enjoys her job and works several nights a week, while he plays Mr. mom.
finally I am getting my revenge on him! thats it for now I hope you all have a safe memorial day.
LOVE
Parry

Busy month of May

Laynie had a birthday on the 13th. She wanted a "High Musical" party. She is obsessed with Disney's High School Musical. She and cousins Olivia & Albie enjoyed using the front porch as their stage for Kareoke.

Curt finished the Ogden Marathon last Saturday. This was his second marathon and he made his goal of finishing under four hours. His race time was 3 hours and 53 minutes. I have no idea how marathoners do it. What a challenge.

Derek also graduated from preschool and is ready to go to the "big" school.

Alexa is doing great. She is really putting on the baby chub. I am enjoying all the sweetness a baby brings. My favorite thing is her "content coo."

Jill

From the Austin Stewarts

Hello everyone,

Dawna, we received your letter w/the pamphlets, thanks so much. Do let us know when you have a new cell phone. We also just got the DVD and will take a look at it in the next few days. I just got back from Chicago, I left on the 17th on business and got an opportunity to meet up w/Ashley and catch up. Kerbey is keeping busy with teaching medical assisting, they are long days but he gets half a day off on Fridays so that helps the weekend seem longer. I'm taking a class a couple of evenings a week and then we both attend men's only and women's only meetings once a week in the evening at church and we have Mariah on Wednesday evenings also which is so cool, so it keeps our schedules pretty full.

The University of Texas is out for the summer (that's 50K students not on the road) and the regular schools are out this week here in Austin and you can tell for the traffic is already much lighter on the roads which is SUCH a treat.

This weekend is our 1st year wedding anniversary are we are really looking forward to celebrating it, it is nice that we also have Monday off so it is a long weekend. We keep waiting to hear the call that Cassie has delivered and it is exciting to be on waiting mode wanting to see the new little one, we expect to be the same way soon with Jennifer's delivery. Everything is so perfect this time of year, all is bright and green and beautiful and new lives about to arrive, sigh... I think I have spring fever.

Love,

Isabella

New Camera

Patty got a new camera, so expect more pictures. Today is Jeff and Cody's graduation. It's gone by fast.
Last week we helped mom move into her new house. Curt, Cody and a few other friends joined in to get it done fast. Mom's excited and her house will be perfect for her. I think Jeff even likes it. We are just a few days away from full swing summer here in Utah. The mornings are still crisp and the days are just right. Maya and Jacob play outside most of the day with friends they have made on our street. Hope you all have a great day! Jesse

alexa's blessing day

We blessed Alexa on the 6th of May. We thought it was cool that she was blessed on 5/6/07, It was a great day. Just take a look at Candace's cinnamon rolls and I bet you can imagine how great the food was (it's great to have a sister that bakes and cooks like she can). Curtis Sr. even made an appearance.

Curt

mother's day

this is Patty. Happy mother's day to all of you that are mothers. I thought that since so many of the inlaws have posted something I better too. I know you are all very disappointed that you guys aren't going to get a pregnant belly shot from me...but believe me it, it's for the better. You all know, (thanks to Cathy) that Jacob thinks I have a big butt...enough said. I am however greatful for this little one growing inside me and I can't wait to see her. It is too bad that all 7 of us having babies this year don't live closer so they can all grow up playing together and being little friends. Imagine the fun all of the little girls would have together! Life here in Payson is pretty great. I'm excited DeeAnn is moving close by. She is so good to me...well all of us. I hope my little kids don't wear her out by wanting to be over at her house all the time. I am going to have set some rules for grandma's sake. well we still need to post a picture of our van.

Dress

I have to brag for my mom here is a picture of the dress, booties, and bonnet (Kaitlen didn't like wearing the bonnet) she made for the blessing.....a first for her, it is so beautiful everyone was very impressed. She looks a little cranky in this picture but she was perfect during church. We had a perfect day it was so great to have Lisa and her boys here, I sure miss my "twin". I'm glad everyone has enjoyed the pasta shells doesn't anyone else have a good recipe? - Andrea