The Two Luckiest Girls in the World

Why are they so lucky? Because they have the most wonderful Grandparents in the world. My mom came and spent THREE whole weeks with us and she cannot even begin to imagine how much that meant to us. My dad and Bryan's mom also came out for Graduation and Audrey's blessing and we had such a great time. I just want them to know how much we love them. It was so great to have them here and to have them get to know my girls even better. I just love Audrey and Julia so much and it's so nice having people love them as much as I do.

So Cute

These are the birth announcements courtesy of Melanie Lee. Aren't they the cutest! I am so excited about them. I haven't been able to pick just one so I think I am going to print them all and send them with these adorable birth announcement cards made by Kiki Comin. I tell you, I am surrounded by such talented people. I have many more pictures that Melanie took to post, so stay tuned because she is a very talented photographer. Until then, check out my precious little girls. And if you've been waiting to get a birth announcement, I am still working on trying to get showered in the morning and make it to the end of the day with makeup on let alone send out birth announcements, so they will be coming soon.

Graduation Day!

I can't believe that it finally happened! Four years have flown by and my husband is an official doctor! I can't even begin to express how proud I am of him and all that he's accomplished. It was such an emotional day to see all of the hard work and sacrifice finally pay off. We have been through so much the past four years and it was a great way to celebrate such a significant accomplishment. Congratulations Bryan and I must say you make a very handsome graduate!



The grad with his cute girls. Audrey was such a gem during the insanely busy day and Julia did well with the sitters. I was a little nervous about taking the baby, but she did so well and let me enjoy the entire graduation as she slept soundly.
Our little family. It is crazy to think that when we started this journey it was just the two of us and now we have a family of four. I don't think we could have possibly imagined we would be so blessed or how much our children would mean to us. I do believe in many ways this has been a group effort and we are so blessed as a family.My parents came to enjoy the graduation. For those of you that know my dad you can see that he has his D.G.'s on top of his head and his reading glasses around his neck. He's ready to face the sunny day and read any book at a moment's notice. Also you can see that we are all looking in different directions in these pictures. I think we had four cameras going at once so each person is looking at a different camera.
Bryan, his mom and Glen. We are so glad that everyone was able to come and support Bryan on his big day. Bryan's mom did such a fantastic job raising him. I also want to thank my parents for the support they have given us and for always being there. Our family has given us so much support and love the past four years and it has meant so much to us.
I totally stole this picture from Emily, but I am so glad she took a picture of everyone. We are going to miss all of our good friends that are leaving and Bryan couldn't have asked for a better group of guys to graduate with. Congratulations everyone!

The officially hooded graduate, Dr. Bryan S. Palmer. I didn't expect how emotional I would get! I was teary eyed a good portion of the night. I am just so stinkin' proud I can't stand it!
Yeah! We did it! We want to thank everyone that reads this because I can assure you that you have meant so much to us. We are so so blessed with such amazing family and friends. I hope you know how much we love you and appreciate all that you have done for our family! Now bring on residency and let's see what the future brings!

For those of you that understandably couldn't make it, here's a video of Bryan getting hooded.





And just because I can't help myself...

Just Because They Change So Fast!

The spoiled Julia in her a princess swimming suit. Bryan took her swimming but it was too cold, so she had to wear it in the bathtub. Julia has been adjusting pretty well to being a big sister. She loves to kiss and hug her baby sister- sometimes not as gently as I would like but I am very happy that she loves her baby sister. Julia is dealing with not being the center of attention at all times, which has been a challenge. A friend of mine referred to it as being "dethroned." We had some issues in nursery and a couple of two year old moments, but overall she is doing pretty well. She is definitely attached to her Nana.
We took Audrey to church for sacrament meeting yesterday. Even though I had a HUGE struggle getting two children and myself ready on time I still had to take a minute and snap a cute shot of my quickly growing baby. I swear that she is bigger and chunkier every morning. I must give a shout out to Jessica for the adorable headbands that are featured more than once in this post. I am so lucky to have such talented and thoughtful friends.
Just looking around.
She loves her little hands up by her face when she sleeps. Is there anything cuter?
My sweet girls. I am so overwhelmed at how blessed I am to have such beautiful children. They bring me so much joy. I love hearing Julia say, "Oh sweet baby, I love you Audrey, don't you cry, I'll take care of you." And I love the way little Audrey looks at my face like she is just trying to figure everything out. There is nothing like a new little newborn snuggled up close just smelling so good.
Sweet little Audrey.
Who do you think she looks like? She is looking less and less like Julia to me. We think that she has my mouth and nose, but she had a dimple in her chin like Bryan and I think she might have Bryan's eyes. It is so fun to see how they change.

Our first week and a half home...

1. We had to take Audrey to the doctor twice. First for suspected jaundice and second for her well baby check up. She is growing and eating great.

2. Julia came down with a 102.7 temperature the day after we brought Audrey home. That was pleasant. She was pretty much banished to the basement with Peter Pan and the phrase, "Don't touch the baby's hands or face!" was said at least fifty times that day and the days following.

3. My hands became raw from washing them so much.

4. We forgot how difficult it is to sleep with a new baby next to you. They grunt all night long.

5. Audrey was kicked out and put in the hallway and sleep improved greatly and we can still hear her well enough to know she's awake. Julia also decided to wake up several times during the night. I am learning to function on very few hours of sleep.

6. I forgot how much I love to hold a new baby. She is the sweetest little girl and I could hold and stare at her all day long.

7. I forgot how fast they change and grow. Her little legs are already getting fat rolls and her face is filling out. It goes too fast.

8. Two year olds are very demanding but also so sweet and loving.

9. Grandmas coming to stay are the greatest blessing in the world.

10. Husbands not having to go back to work until June is also the greatest blessing in the world.

11. Having the baby is WAY better than being pregnant.

12. Getting newborn and two year old's pictures taken is a definite challenge. Audrey does not enjoy being naked and Julia does not enjoy posing for pictures which made it a little bit tricky. Because of the amazing patience of the most amazing photographer and the amazing talent of an amazing photographer the pictures turned out great. Melanie you are the BEST! We love and appreciate you so much! She sent me a sample picture and I had to post it. There will be more to come.


I feel so blessed to have such beautiful little girls, a wonderful husband who this morning took the baby so I could sleep in a little longer, and my mom who has loved my girls and helped me in ways that she cannot even imagine. I love them all so much!

Lots of Baby

So we're home! I wanted to post some more pictures because it always amazes me how fast the baby changes every day. First of all I want to thank everyone for their help with Julia, nice comments and phone calls. We have so much support from so many people and it means so much to us. We are all doing great and glad that my mom is able to come and stay with us for a while. We definitely love our little girls!

Our good friends the Yeates came to visit and we have already decided Audrey and Molly will be best of friends.
Our sweet little Audrey. She looks quite a bit like Julia but she is changing and getting her own look as well.
This is after we liquored her up. Our camera has a slow flash. Her eyes were open but of course when we took the picture her eyes half closed. She has TONS of hair and I think this picture shows the massive mop. I love it!
Julia has certainly not suffered since Nana came. Princess pj's were a very big hit and Eric and Aimei gave her the stuffed Pinky Pie pony which has not left her side. It must be a big hit because it has since replaced Bobo the kitty as her sleeping companion. She has been so happy since Nana has come and has loved all of the fun presents. Thank you so much Aimei for Pinkie Pie. You have no idea the joy you have given a two year old.
My cute girls. I couldn't be more happy with how blessed we are. They are both so beautiful and we are so lucky-even if Bryan will be dealing with a lot of girls stuff of the next 20 or 30 years.
The proud daddy. I think we forgot how much we love these tiny little newborns. It has been so much fun.


Julia loving her little sister. She loves to help change her diaper and give her the binky. She has been a very good helper.

Audrey is here!

This is Bryan so don't judge Annie about any misspelled words or poor grammar. Just a quick note to let everybody know that Audrey Jane was born early this morning. In fact, I should be getting major brownie points from grandparents for this blog considering it is 5 am and I am just now getting home from the hospital. Audrey was born at 2:17 am on 5/17. She weighs 7lbs13oz and is 19 1/2 inches long. Annie did great. I am so proud of her. Audrey was born 3 short hours after arriving at the hospital. We think she kinda looks like Julia but has her own distinct look too. Lots of hair like Julia though. We think she is beautiful! Thanks to all that helped with Julia. More pictures to follow but here are a ton to get you started.

Hair Cuts and Salad

My little Julia got her first haircut the other day. I think she looks so big in that cape! I decided that if I got the ends trimmed there would be less tears in the morning and the curl would bounce a bit more. I was definitely right. Her hair has been so much easier to manage and it looks so much better.Kristi is the best! She was so sweet with Julia. Thank you Kristi for being the best and for being so good to us. I hope you know how much we love you.

We had to give a CHEESE during the haircut as well.

Also, I had another little get together with the med school girls. We have been such great friends through the past four years and we had such a fun lunch together. Thank you so much for everything! They have been so supportive and I am so glad I could spend the last four years with them.