More Pictures

The night before going to the hospital.


You can tell I was still in early labor based on my facial expression.

Baby Eliza being weighed. She was so alert.

Daddy and Nurse Jodi giving Eliza her first bath.

Grandma Smith holding Eliza.


Mommy cooing over baby.

Sleepy Baby

Mommy loves Eliza!

So does Daddy!

Classic Fist to Mouth.

Ride Home on a Dream

Baby Picture's

As an accountant, I like numbers. I like numbers mostly because, I think, they tell a very concise story. We are still very tired, and I do not think we will have time for a longer blog until much later. Until then, please enjoy the pictures and some of the numbers I thought were interesting. I am excited to hear what kind of stories you think they tell.

Eliza Anne Klemetson (7/16/2010)

8lbs 8 Ounces

20.5 inches long

Born at 7am in the 7th month 7 days past her due date.

24 hours in the hospital until delivery

19 hours and 26 minutes of labor

1 devoted doctor (Thank you to Dr. Naylor who spent the night at the hospital even after he was no longer on call)

5 different nurses (Thank you to Julie, Jennifer, Judy, Karin, and Michele)

Zero epidurals

3 very tired, but happy Klemetsons!

Pictures:

Jessie the night before being induced

Welcome to the world Eliza. (Just over 8lbs 8 Ounces)

Daddy holding Eliza

The proud, happy, brave, beautiful, courageous Mother holding Eliza

Baby's first birthday party

Today is the official due date for the birth. Just like her parents though, she is "late". I know that the due date is more just an educated guess and that she could official come two weeks before to two weeks after the due date. I am trying not to expect anything and just look forward to when she actually decides to come.

Yesterday Ryan's department decided to throw the baby an early birthday party. I joined Ryan for lunch then went upstairs for the party. (Okay, as much of a party that accountants can throw.) I got to meet all of Ryan's coworkers and receive congratualtions while enjoying a wonderful chocolate cake. We were most immpressed with the cake. There are no words to describe it, thus the picture below.



Thank you so much PLR department. It was awesome.

Fourth of July Weekend

I know that 4th of July weekend is not yet over (Ryan has work off tomorrow), but I figured I would write about the fun adventures we had yesterday.
As most of you know we are living in Davenport, Iowa for the summer while Ryan completes an internship with John Deere. As part of that we get to see the great Mississippi almost every day. In the middle of the Mississippi between Davenport and Moline, Illinois is an island named Rock Island. I know, very original. This island is unique in the fact that it is home to an active army base as well as being an arsenal. During the civil war the army would make bullets for the war. It was also a prison camp for the Union. It was great to tour the island and see the Confederate prison camp cemetery, National cemetery, and a park full of old military equipment. Ryan loved this park as he gawked at missiles and climbed on tanks!





This island also has one more unique characteristic. The bridge from Iowa to the island is one of 2 bridges in the world. One of it sections rotates on a pivit, 360 degrees in both directions in order to let barges through, and it has two railroad tracks above the road for cars. Ryan and I got to see a barge come through and see the bridge rotate. It was pretty impressive.

Anyway, Ryan and I had a great afternoon touring Rock Island and look forward to many more adventures.

I feel very pregnant

This is for all of you who want to see what I look like with a pregnant belly. I know I haven't been into the whole showing it off with pictures. But hey, here's one for you. This is me at 37 weeks.

The Beautiful City!

In the movie "Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration" the saints are draining the swamp and Joseph Smith cheerfully declares, "Nauvoo is the Hebrew word for beautiful." Some 150 years later we can confirm that his prophecy has come true.

Jessie and I visited the Nauvoo Temple to do one last session before the baby is born. We were blown away by the beauty of the craftsmanship that went into the restoration of the temple. More importantly there was a very sacred atmosphere throughout the temple grounds. It helped us to appreciate the beauty of the restored gospel and the sacrifices the early saints made so that we could enjoy such truths today.

Race for the Cure

About a week ago a race for breast cancer was held in Moline. As a part of that race, John Deere interns had a chance to paint a sign on the street at the starting line. Ryan jumped on this volunteer opportunity and we both signed up to help.
It was a great experience and a wonderful way to spend a Friday night. Because there was a lot of painting I became the official photographer so I could stay away from the fumes. Even though I wasn't allowed to help with the painting, I did help draw the ribbon for the "I".

Ryan had a great time painting and got paint all over the place, including my shirt.









The final project.


At the end of it all, we even got a picture in the loader of a John Deere tracker. Yup, a real John Deere tracker.

Unfortunately, it rained so hard the next morning that the race was cancelled. Uff da! However, the sign is still there a week and a half later and people still "ooh" and "ahh" over it. Komen's national headquarters even want step by step instructions on how to do it for future races. Pretty cool!