Thanksgiving

Our niece spent the night with us, so on Thanksgiving Day we headed down to the beach to watch Uncle Kirk surf.  It was a beautiful morning!

Addison & Auntie Missy

Uncle Kirk's turkey creation

Tri-City Hospital Foundation's Baile 2012 Diamond Ball!!

This was held at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad.  Through Kirk's architecture involvement with the hospital we were invited again this year to the ball.  We had a great time, as expected.  It was the first time we left the baby, who was in safe arms with Grammy and Papa Cady.  He just so happened to sleep through the night too!  Business is picking up for Kirk and the hospital is really keeping him busy as they continue to remodel.

Gift from G & G Moeller

Thank you Grammy & Papa for the beautiful embroidered pictures and Kaison pillow

Kai's 1st Halloween

                                          

Hot Stuff

Our Lil Pepper wasn't having it!

Kai's Pumpkin

Our Family Pumpkins

                                     

Cousin Addison

Auntie Mel and Grammy & Papa Moeller Visit

We were fortunate enough to have our parents near and dear when Kaison was born.  They were extremely supportive and helpful during the first few weeks.  Grammy & Papa Moeller made a special 2 week visit from Iowa just to be here for the birth of their first grandchild!  Kaison was even lucky enough to have Auntie Mel visit from Iowa.  Uncle Andy was saving his vacation for their Christmas visit.

First Visitors at Home

Here are a couple pictures from the first few days at home......

Delivery Day ( D~DAY )

Since I was almost 2 weeks past my due date, the doctor thought it would be best (for me and the baby) to induce labor.  On Wednesday September 5, I woke up with contractions.  Kirk and I had a great day and even took a walk on the beach with Lilly.  By the time we checked in at the hospital for our scheduled induction, my contractions were 5 minutes apart.  It was perfect timing!  Kirk kept a journal at the hospital, so here is a timeline of events that took place.
5:00 pm- Checked into Palomar Hospital (dialated 2 cm)
7:00 pm- Pitocin administered
9:00 pm- Epidural administered (dialated 7cm)
11:30 pm- Dialated 10 cm
Thursday September 6
12:00 am- Doctor broke water
12:30 am- Start pushing
2:21 am- "Kaison enters the world healthy and perfect.  He is handed to mom."
2:23 am- Dad cuts the umbilical cord.  Kaison is bathed.  Grandparents are informed of the happy news!
4:30 am- Leave delivery room and taken to the recovery room.
5:00 am- Mom, Dad, and Kaison fall asleep
8:00 am- Kaison is eating and has a good latch.
12:30 pm- Grammy & Papa Moeller visit
2:30 pm- Grammy & Papa Cady and Uncle Mike visit
~Kirk logged 6 poops, 1 pee and 7 feedings throughout the day!! (For the baby!!! Not him!!!)
~We are released from hospital and happily head home at noon on Friday September 7th!!