Dustin and Erin Watson

Cutest Cousins!

This weekend we had the whole family up for Memorial Day. We got some cute pictures of Kate and her cousin Jaylee actually awake at the same time!

"Jaylee! Stop it!"

Kate is a month old today! She's the best baby, and I don't want her to get any bigger!

This weekend we attempted our first visit home since the baby was born. Dustin's youngest sister Lacie was graduating and we didn't want to miss it! It was cold on Friday night, so we dropped Kate off at my mom's house, and went to graduation. We were a little late, but we were there for the important part. All throughout graduation, the family waited and contemplated how loud to yell for Lacie. We waited in anticipation through all the A's, J's, S, T's and U's...finally the moment came for Lacie. But when the moment came, the announcer called "Lacie Wilson"! Wilson?!? The only one who cheered was Dustin. He was yelling "Yeah Lacie! Wooo!" while Sherice was yelling "No wait! That's the wrong one!" at Dustin. It was, of course, supposed to be Lacie Watson, the announcer just read it wrong. Haha. They'll put the correct name on your diploma, right?

Sherice, Dustin and I put together a little "College Survival Kit" for Lacie. She's heading to the big EAC in the fall, and we thought she could use a little help. The kit included Otter Pops, Kool-Aid, toilet paper, a plunger, Easy Mac, Top Ramen, cups, plates, and Pop Tarts.

So, Dearest Lacie, here is some advice:

-Hang on to every quarter you find. You'll need it for laundry.
-Don't take an 8:00 course. You'll never go.
-Don't take too many late night Hileberto's runs. It's the fastest way to gain the freshman 15.
-EA is a junior college. It should only take two years to complete. If a guy has been there for more than 4 years- he is only looking for a wife. STAY AWAY.
-If you don't want to get married. Date the premies (guys who haven't been on missions yet).
-Don't follow in the footsteps of your older siblings. You know what I mean. (wink wink)
-But mainly, HAVE FUN!

CONGRATUALTIONS LACIE! WE LOVE YOU!

Updates on Life

It’s been three weeks since Kate has come into our lives, and we are loving every minute of it! She has been a very good baby so far, and we are very blessed. She is happy and alert when she’s awake, and she is eating and sleeping well also. She has a very mellow personality (so far… I don’t want to jinx it), but is also very independent. Sometimes when she’s fussy, she doesn’t want to be held. She’d rather just be put in her bouncer. She loves this thing! It’s her little space where she can wiggle, stretch and take naps.

Dustin is the greatest Dad. He just loves this little girl so much! He is such a big help. I don’t know what I would do without him. He just loves to hold her and play with her, and when he’s home he changes her diapers. Voluntarily! Sorry ladies, he’s taken.

I am doing great and recovering well. I had my first post-partum appointment yesterday. I’ve lost 32 pounds! WOO-HOO! Only 20 more to go! Well, 20 to be at my pre-pregnancy weight, but I would like to lose another 10-15. I am feeling really good, I haven’t even had to take pain medication for over a week now. I’m a little sore sometimes, but most of the time Dustin has to remind me that I’m still recovering from surgery! I love being a mommy. I just love being able to be home and taking care of her. She's the cutest!

Things are going great for us! We love being parents!

My Sister

Even since my sister was little she has amazed us with her artistic ability. She has always been able make beautiful creations with just a pencil and paper. She has never been to an art class, and has always refused "how-to" books. What she can do, she has simply been blessed with.

She really has a knack for capturing mythical creatures like fairies, dragons, griffins...etc. The detail in this picture is hard to see, so click on it to enlarge it.

She could work for Disney too! They are starting to go back to good old fashion hand drawn animation. The Princess and the Frog comes out this Christmas! I'm excited.

A picture she gave me for my baby shower.

And she sent me this one today. It melts my heart. I love it!

She's only 16. Did I mention that?

You're amazing Jen! Keep up this wonderful work! I love you!

My new neice!

Today Kate's cousin was born! Her name is Jaylee Raine Watson. She weighed 7 lbs 7 oz and was 19 inches long. Okay, I might not be exact on the facts, but I do know that she is so stinking cute! The girls are only 2 weeks apart. We just know that they planned this in the pre-existence and will be best friends for life!