Lincoln Taigaga Worthen

After rushing to the hospital because of bleeding.
And finding out that my water broke!
Then being put on bed rest in the hospital for 9 days.
And then having a surprise abruption.
And then....being rushed into an emergency c-section.
And being 6 weeks early.
Lincoln Taigaga Worthen FINALLY made his debut.

Special Date: 7-27-2011
Weight-5 lbs. 14 oz.
18" long

Lincoln is a very healthy boy despite his very early arrival. Because of this Lincoln will have to remain in the hospital for quite some time. He has to learn how to nurse well enough that he is consistently gaining weight. This will be a challenge considering babies do not develop sucking until 36 weeks old in the womb(things you only learn with a premie). Hopefully he won't have to stay too long.

Happy Birthday Utah!

I spent the 24th in my hospital room daydreaming about being with my family. We always have such a blast on this holiday. This year was no different than the others...well...except for my absence=( I had wonderful plans for the 24th but those quickly went down the drain, however, there will always be a next year and despite my situation I still love the 24th of July! Especially in Spanish Fork. I love hearing and seeing the fireworks each night, all week long. I love the barbecues. I love all the great events that go on in good ol' Spanish Fark. I love seeing porches, windows, and doors decorated with America's flag and patriotic colors. I love the weather and.... I love the easy-going, go-with-the-flow attitude it gives off (can't say that about the other major holidays oh, and did I mention this holiday doesn't burn a hole in your wallet like the others, can't beat that!)

Here are just some of the fun events that take place in Spanish Fork:
Flag Ceremony
Carnival
Rodeo
Speedy Spaniard 10k
Parade
Fireworks

The kids enjoying the Spanish Fork Parade.

The Rodeo

These two can't keep from wrestling

The last couple of years Teni and Troy have gone to the Spanish Fork Rodeo which they've enjoyed very much. To make things more exciting this year Teni entered the Muttin Bustin Contest. It was his first time and he was so excited. It was part of the rodeo's pre-show program. He didn't stay on the sheep very long (most kids don't) but he still had a lot of fun and it was great to watch(says Troy). Teni will try muttin bustin again next year in hopes to ride it out a little longer! What a fun contest.

Getting ready to Muttin Bust

Teni and Taren pumping each other up right before the contest....Taren did so well that he actually took first place. Way to go Taren!

Teni was such a good sport. He lasted all but 2 seconds but he didn't care. He got right back up and brushed himself then headed back to the stands to enjoy the rest of the rodeo.

The rest of the weekend was spent making trips to the hospital to visit me, going to the flag ceremony, going to the parade, more fireworks, and more visits to the hospital. This year's 24th will definitely be remembered....good for Troy and the kids, bad for me.

Project Central

What have we been up to?


We've been in the process of moving all the kids around the house to make room for baby #4. The girls have been moved down stairs, Teni moved into the girl's old room, and baby #4 will be in Teni's old room. I've been busy refinishing some old furniture for the kids and they turned out great!

I found these two matching ugly gold metal head boards on ksl for $7.50 each. The last thing I wanted to do was spend an arm and a leg on brand new head boards for the girl's beds. So, I immediately bought these cheap head boards and knew with a little spray paint they would look awesome!

(Before)

(After)

The girls needed a dresser big enough for the both of them and so I spray painted a dresser that we have had since our first year of marriage.

(Before)
Sorry for the before pic. I took it a little too late. I had already removed the handles and had taken out the drawers but I'm sure you have an idea of what it use to look like.

(After)
I spray painted it a light yellow and replaced the handles with fabric instead.

Isn't it adorable?...the pictures just don't do it justice

Once again I took this before picture too late. I removed all the drawers and had already painted them before even thinking about pulling my camera out.

(Before)

(Before)

(After)
This dresser is in baby #4 room. It's also a dresser that we have owned since Teni was born.

(Before)
I found this awesome desk on ksl for $15.00! I immediately thought this would make a great changing table.

(After)

I'm thinking changing pad on the top right side, lamp on the left, laundry basket underneath and everything else put away in the drawers. Cute right?

I have a few more projects to finish...lamp,high chair, pictures to be hung. I have about 4 1/2 weeks left before baby #4 comes and so much to do. Eventually I will post pics of the kid's room completed, until then I will be working like a mad women to get them done!