Felicity Anne Cozad

Felicity Anne Cozad

Jon and his mom with Felicity

Me with my daughter -- a little overwhelmed at her beauty

My mom with Felicity

The new Cozad family with our delivery nurse

Ever since can remember, I've dreamed of having a baby girl, my little Felicity (yes -- that's the name I always wanted when I was younger... I was soooo happy Jon liked it too). The day finally arrived but I had no idea Felicity would be so perfect!!!

After booking literally COUNTLESS hours writing sub plans for my fifth graders, making millions of copies, and rescheduling parent teacher conferences, I tried to patiently wait for our little girl to arrive. Her due date came --- and passed. Our doctor scheduled an induction for Friday the 13th. Kind of a scary day to schedule!

My mom came to visit from Oklahoma to help out --and landed herself in the hospital with pneumonia. Poor thing! She was such trooper and quickly recovered. She spoiled us rotten, buying groceries and things for Felicity.

Friday the 13th--

After TRYING to sleep, we hurried to the hospital for our scheduled 6:30 induction. I was anxious and scared -- but with my amazing husband by my side, I survived. I started the morning being dilated to 2 -- and it took until 9:00 that night to get to a 10. It was such a long day. The nurses and doctors kept asking if I wanted an epidural because my contractions were so intense... I was planning to get one but wanted to wait until I couldn't stand the pain anymore. When I finally got the epidural, ahhhh... everything was so nice. (Minus of course not being able to tell when I had my hand on something warm and squishy in my blanket that it was my leg ---)

It only took about 20 minutes once I started pushing for Felicity to get here. I was surprised how easy it was. Jon was so wonderful. He stayed by my side the whole time and I couldn't have done it without him. Erica, Heather, Jon's dad and mom, and my mom were all there as well. Only two people were allowed in my room at a time -- which was really annoying. Right as Felicity was born, one of the nurses in the hospital came and kicked out all of our family from the hospital saying that they weren't even allowed to be in the waiting room -- that only two people could be in the hospital. I felt so bad for them!

When Jon brought her to me after she was cleaned, checked, measured, etc... I couldn't believe how perfect she was. I had to get about 30 stitches because I tore pretty bad. I won't go into much other detail than to say we're home, happy, and loving every minute with our beautiful Felicity Anne Cozad.

I'll try to update more often -- and post as many pictures as I can.

Our New Place

So we're finally out of our apartment and loving our new place. We're still unpacking boxes and decorating, but we're really happy with how things are turning out. I didn't realize how dark the photo was -- we'll add more soon. I can't believe Felicity will be here in about six weeks!

Expecting...

In case you haven't heard, Jon and I are expecting our first baby. I'm due November 7th -- and we're having a GIRL. We're both excited -- and I will be SOOOO glad to not be pregnant! It's been pretty rough. I STILL throw up ALL the time and I even spent 5 days in the hospital. 

On a happier note, you will all be glad to know that I have the world's greatest husband! He is so patient. He even shaved my legs the other day. Is that true love or what? hehe.... Anyway, he is going to be such a great dad! There is no one I would rather share my life with. 

Graduation!!!

Jon graduated with his degree in Occupational Therapy. I'm so proud of him! Everything went well at graduation -- and we somehow even pulled off a surprise party after -- which is quite a chore if you how curious Jon is.

Jon and his mom
Jon and his dad

Jon and his sisters - Erica and Heather

Jon and my parents

Me with my handsome husband

Jazz

It's been forever since I've updated our blog page. Sorry! I've been so busy working on things for my master's program that I haven't done much of anything else.

For Christmas Mom and Dad Smoot gave us tickets to a Utah Jazz game. Jon loves the Jazz and I quickly became a fan as well -- especially after we met the players at a Haunted House this fall. Korver is my favorite. I call him "Socks". Anyway, here is a picture of us at the game.

It's not the greatest picture ever, but here we are!

Thanks for the great seats Mom and Dad!!!

GOoooo Cougars!

Rise and shout, the Cougars are out!!!

I LOVE the Cougars! The day after my birthday,

Jon took me to watch the BYU game.

It was cold but we still had fun!!! I'm blue through and through !

Me...

Jon... A.K.A. Handsome Husband

GOOooooooo Cougars !!!

Carving Pumpkins

I LOVE FALL!!!! There are so many fun things to do and the weather is perfect! Jon and I carved pumpkins for FHE. It is so amazing to have a husband who will not only do things like carve pumkins, but who actually enjoys it!!!

'Fraidy Cat

Jon's Ghost Pumkin

Jon starting his pumpkin.

... Happy Halloween!