The Joy of Our Journey

Hayden Tyler Gustafson was born at 12:51 PM today! He weighed in at 8lbs 1oz. 20.5 inches long. And WHAT A CUTIE! He was sucking his thumb like crazy and nursed right off with no problems! Oh how I wish they lived closer! Congratulations Casey and Todd!
On our way home from Colorado Springs, we stopped by the North entrance to the Air Force Academy to see the B-52 Bomber that's there. Sienna's eyes were open so wide and she loved to be so close to an airplane. This plane has been here since December 1983, but I've never stopped to see it before. It's really pretty interesting once you take the time to realize all it's been a part of. Here is Sienna with Jeff underneath the airplane. You can tell how excited she was about it! She's waving with both hands! I had to add this one!

So here is a cute video of Sienna that I couldn't resist sharing. It's quick but still adorable. The best part is she asked me to make a video of her so that she could watch a video of herself! Funny child I have...I love her.

Isn't she precious? This is the first time ever in Sienna's life that she has just randomly fallen asleep! She gave up naps at the insanely early age of about 20 months, and has fought them at all costs since. The only time she ever takes naps anymore is when she accidentally falls asleep in the car. So today she's been feeling a little sick (typical cold symptoms), and I thought she seemed a little bit sleepy, but usually this would not matter. I went upstairs to put a load of laundry in the washer, and left her in the basement cuddling with her pillow and blanket on the couch, no tv, no books, no one else with her (she HAD been talking to her imaginary friends earlier, but they seemed to be gone), only to walk back downstairs less than 5 min later to find her soundly sleeping! Oh what shock must have been on my face! I actually think I started laughing to myself! So here I am now writing a blog while Sienna continues to sleep.... maybe I should go take a nap!

No pics this go round, but a story that I think most will find funny/cute. So as part of Sienna's bedtime routine, we always kneel around her bed and say goodnight prayers. Up until recently she just listens to us. Now, all of the sudden she likes to participate! So the other night she says..."Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for all of our blessings. Thank you for going to the zoo, (but wait, we didn't go to the zoo, so then comes the sweet little thing looking up and saying to me 'Mommy did we go to the zoo?', and I reply 'no', so then she continues) Thank you for whatever we did today, and thank you for whatever we do again. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!" Of course the 'Amen' is always an exciting part for her because she's done, so it always ends with an exclamation! She tends to always forget the 2 things I remind her to say before each prayer (because she doesn't want help during) which would be to bless her to sleep well, and bless our home with safety. So Jeff and I have been having a wonderful time with her at bedtime. It's so enjoyable, and half the time we're trying not to laugh! Another noteworthy prayer of hers was..."Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for Auntie Caitlin. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen". Caitlin loved hearing about that one :)!