EARLY LABOR! Oh no!!!

So, I went into labor this past Thursday afternoon.  Jeff (my brother) took over the dance studio and made me get home (which was a darn good thing!!)  I had a babysitter already watching my kids, so I was able to leave.  Hunter hurried home and started timing my contractions.  When the contractions were coming 3-4 minutes apart, we made our way to the Show Low Hospital (30 minutes away).  By the time I arrived, my contractions were coming every two minutes.

Unfortunately, I was only 35 weeks and 5 days along--not far enough along for my doctor or my nurses to be willing to let me have my baby!  AGH!!!  They did everything in their power to stop my labor.  They filled me full of 8 bags of water, shot me full of trubudaline (sp?) and muscle relaxants/sleep medicine.  12 hours later, my contractions finally died down to every 8 minutes or so.  They wanted the baby to get two doses of steriods to make sure her lungs were fully developed--just in case my labor wouldn't slow down.  After many needle pokes and "check-ups", they medicated me with nefedimine (sp?), a hard core drug that keeps labor away.  I didn't sleep a wink, and I think I took more bathroom breaks in that 12 hour period than I had any prior WEEK before!! 

Needless to say, this hospital experience was just plain TORTURE!!  I am now at home--trying to deal with the side effects of this medication.  I'm hoping I'll be allowed to have my baby within a few more days.  I have always gone into early labor, but NEVER have I been in the White Mountains, where the altitude plays the biggest role in a pre-term delivery.  I am grateful, however, that this little girl will now have a better opportunity at breathing normally.  So, despite it all--this little girl was worth it. 

She will be here soon enough :-).  We will keep you all posted---with lots of pics to come!!!

Pool Day with the Dixon Family

Woody, Nichol, Carver, and Marina Dixon flew into Phoenix and invited our family to join them at their hotel, the JW Marriott.  Hunter and the kids had a blast circling around the grounds in the Lazy River, and they enjoyed sliding down the water slide.  We ate a tasty lunch with the Dixons and then said our goodbyes.  What a relaxing day!  Thanks for visiting us Dixons!!

Julie's Baby Shower

My good mother put together a baby shower for me last week.  So many of my favorite people came to celebrate the upcoming birth of Sabree Ann Moore.  We had great food, conversation, games, and gift unwrapping.  SUCH A FABULOUS TIME!!!  Thank you, MOM!!!!

Gotta Love 'em :-)

We are never sure what expressions we're gonna get when the camera comes out, but these faces fully express the mood in our home that day :-).

Mariah's Trampoline Back Flip

Mariah loves to learn new things.  Her Uncle Jeff taught her this move in just 15 minutes!! GO MARIAH!

Music Theater Class Time

There are 25 energetic, talented performers in our 8-10 year old program.  This is just a brief glimpse of "It's On" chorus.  Enjoy!!

SHS Football Tailgating with our minivan...LOL :-)

Joni Reed and her kids came to watch the SHS game with us this past Friday night.  We giggled through most of the game.  Joni has the most well-mannered, respectful, fabulous children.  She is one of the best mothers I know.

The football game was AWESOME!! Snowflake beat Show Low!  GO LOBOS!

Home Improvement Projects

 The landscaping projects have been fun to watch!  The cement truck rolled up at the crack of dawn last week, and we had a 3 car carport by the end of the afternoon.  YEAH!!!!

Julie at 30 weeks into the pregnancy...

This is a 30 week snapshot.

I am now 35 weeks along.  Sabree Ann will be here soon!

Cody--Our FOOTBALL STUD!!!

 This was Cody's 1st TOUCHDOWN!!!  WOO HOO CODY!!  He was the quarterback in this play.  He snapped the ball, found the hole and ran a 45 yard touchdown.  What a guy!

 In the picture above, Cody caught his opponent and saved a touchdown for the other team.

Hunter Moore

Cody's BIGGEST fan!!

Pioneer Day Celebration Activities

Rodeos and Parades are always part of the Pioneer Day Celebration in Snowflake, AZ.  We met up with Granny Jo/Poppy Keith/Natalie to enjoy the big Rodeo.  We love the Barrel Racing, Grocery Race and Chicken Chase.  This year, Cody joined all the other kids in the arena and rolled around in the dirt before they were aloud to chase their chickens.  We also were given a free pizza to share among the group from Little Ceasar's Pizza.  GREAT TIME!!

Dance Studio FUN!!