About time....

Izzy, Kaci, Kade, and Krew at the Zoo
Smiley Jace

Izzy at Poppy's Pumpkin Patch

Izzy as a Ladybug for Halloween

Sweet baby James

Jace as a Pumpkin

(He slept whenever in the costume)

Since it has almost been 2 months since our last post, I thought I should take a couple of minutes (that's all I can spare) to update everyone on what Izzy and Jace are up to and to post a few pics.

Izzy is loving being a big sister. She climbs in his crib with him to keep him company, she kisses him any chance she gets, and she alerts me to his needs ("He's crying for you" is her main comment ;) ) She is finally sleeping in her bunk beds everynight (at least that is where she starts) and is out of pull-ups except at night. She is in a princess stage and wears her Barbie dress all day, every day. She also enjoys coloring, puzzles, jumping on the beds, playing with her friend Kaci, and watching Diego and Dora.

Jace is almost 3 months old now (my how time flies...) . He is what you would call a mommy's boy. He is alot more high maintanence and serious than his sister was. He smiles but you really have to try to get on out of him and he just started playing under his play gym. He is a great sleeper and only wakes at night to eat, sometimes going 5 hours!!! Our life is very busy and complete for the time being. I hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving. I hopefully post more pictures between now and Christmas.

Jace's 1st Video

Introducing James Calvin Wood

Izzy and Jace

The summer can officially come to an end. Our baby is here! James Calvin Wood, aka Jace, made his way into the world on September 3rd at 2:31am. He weighed in at 8 pounds, 3 ounces and 21 1/4 inches long. He is nursing well and is so far really content in between feedings. I did it completely "pain-med" free but could not have made it without the help of Brian. He was amazing and pushed me when I wanted to throw in the towel and get the epidural. Thanks, Brian, for all your love and support. I truely could not have done it without you!



Isabella is enjoying being a "Big Sister" but does not want to share her little brother with anyone. She says loves to hold him and has a fit when we tell her that it is someone else's turn.



We can't wait to get out of the hospital and start our life as a family of four.

Summer Fun!

We have been having a fun and really busy summer. We have been going swimming, to the Zoo, and to the park alot. Once you go to the park, Izzy will not get out of the swing until you make her leave. She also loves to swim which makes mom happy on the hot days of summer. We hang out alot in the backyard in our suits soaking up some rays so that I can actually take her outside while 32 weeks pregnant. The pregnancy is going great; although I am starting to slow down a little bit which an active 2-year-old doesn't really understand. We are so anxious to meet this little guy and see what he looks like. We are also looking forward to finding out what his dad has named him since he is not sharing this info with anyone (not even me)!! Here are a few pics from the summer so far because this might be my last post until we are a family of 4 (or 5 if you count Rocky!)

Climbing the Rock Wall at the Park

Sliding with Grandma NelsonRiding on a gator with Papa NelsonFeeding the goats at the zooPetting the horses at the races
"Diego Panties"
Playing at the lake
Digging in the sand
Happy 2nd Birthday on the 13th of June"Ooh, Diego presents"Meeting Baby Aiden--she loves my friend Rachel's little boy. She always wants to hold and love on him. I thank Rach for being so patient and letting us use Aiden as our guinea pig :)Mommy at 30 weeks. Izzy has a little shelf to sit on now.Izzy and Daddy in their matching shirts. Whenever Brian has this shirt on, Izzy has to put on hers also.

Izzy and Bree riding the donkey at the Lincoln Children's Zoo

Daddy and Izzy lighting smoke balls.

Having fun with sparklers. Izzy hopes you had a great 4th of July! She loved all the fireworks!!

Memorial Day Weekend

Since Brian had to work on his birthday, the whole family took dessert to him and the other guys to celebrate. Brian is actually moving shifts in early June; so it was great to celebrate his time at the station before he leaves.

"The Fam" with Daddy and his birthday cookie
Izzy driving the fire truck. She loves to get in and pretend drive.

On Monday, we went to Blair to visit Brian's grandpa's grave and to visit with family. Izzy thought all of the flowers were very pretty.
After lunch, the kids set up the slip-n-slide. Even though it was a little chilly, they didn't seem to mind. Izzy wasn't too sure about sliding on her belly down the thing.....
but she eventually went! Looks like fun to me :)
She had more fun cheering on the other kids from the bottom of the slide though!

Happy Birthday B!

We are sending out warm birthday wishes to the best father, husband, and friend you could ever wish for. You make our life special :-) Enjoy your day tomorrow!

Love--Izzy, Jennie, Rocky, and our baby boy

Feeling better!

After 3 days of being sick and passing it to Mom and Dad and Grandma and Grandpa Wood, Izzy is finally back to her active, happy little self. Since Mom and Dad are still getting over the flu, Izzy spent alot of time watching Dora and Diego. When Diego comes on, she sings along and runs back and forth in our living room and around the table in circles. She even said she wants a Diego cake for her birthday.
She also enjoyed going out into the backyard with Rocky to enjoy some fresh air. She is so set on "Izzy swingset, party" that she goes to the fence behind our house and forlornly stares at the kids playing on their swingset. I guess that is what she is asking for this year :)
The last pic is a picture of how we caught Rocky and Izzy one night during bedtime. After her bedtime routine, she asks that Rocky be in there for her to fall asleep. This particular night she was having a bit of trouble and invited Rocky to "sleep" with her in her bunk beds! Busted!!