Thursday, January 26, 2012
2 Months
Bensen is 2 months old today. He is quite the kid. We went to his two month check up on Monday and he weighed 12 lbs. He is 23.5 inches long and his head is 39 centimeters. He went from the 25th percentile last month to the 75th percentile.
1 Month
Bensen went to his two week doctor's appointment on December 9th. He weighed 6lbs. 14 oz. He was 20 inches long and his head circumference was 35.5 centimeters. He was still small and only in the 25th percentile, but the doctor thought he would catch up quickly.
Bensen turned 1 month old on Christmas.
Thanksgiving Turkey
Planned Thanksgiving festivities:
Thursday: 3:00pm Dinner at Mimi's Cafe
Friday: 5:00pm Simmons Family Dinner
Actual Thanksgiving festivities:
Thursday, November 24, 2011:
10:00am French toast breakfast with the Bailey's provided by Jeph
2:00 pm Water breaks a little at the Baileys'. Jeph thinks V peed her pants. Go home to shower and change.
2:30 pm Debate if we should go to dinner at Mimi's or to the hospital. More water leaks. Decided: Hospital.
3:00 pm Check in at hospital. Nurse declares that water is in fact broken and that we should have gone to dinner first because we will not be eating again until baby comes. Dilated to 1.5.
5:00 pm Lynn, Mike, and Kim come to visit
6:00 pm Jeph goes to get dinner and take Co6aka to Mike and Kim's
10:00 pm Still no labor. Dilated to 2. Started on Pitocin.
Friday, November 25, 2011:
2:00 am Dilated to 3. Contractions suck! Epidural received. Jeph almost passed out. Sleep!
6:00 am Dilated to 9.
8:00 am Dilated to 10. Start pushing.
8:30 am Stop pushing. Nurse calls the Doc.
8:50 am Doc arrives.
9:07 am Baby Bensen is born. Jeph didn't pass out and he cut the cord!
18.5 inches
6 lbs. 11 oz.
10 fingers and 10 toes (even though the footprint they took at the hospital only shows 9)
10:00 am Doc rushes away to the U football game
Grandma Simmons
Maurine Simmons |
1914 ~ 2011
Maurine Robinson Simmons, 97, passed away October 9, 2011 surrounded by her loved ones at the home of her daughter, Deanne. The oldest of ten children, she was born February 22, 1914 in Oakley, Idaho to Loren J. and Rosetta B. Robinson. In high school she excelled as Student Body Secretary and Valedictorian. On November 27, 1937 she married the love of her life, Raymond E. Simmons, in the Salt Lake Temple, and they were blessed with four children.
An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Maurine endured to the end with steadfast faith in the Savior and a strong testimony. She particularly loved her calling in the Relief Society presidency with Barbara B. Smith and Phyllis Duncan, and her service in the Stake Primary presidency.
Maurine was politically astute, an avid reader, and physically active; she went to aerobics three times a week into her 97th year. She was particularly known for her expertise and love of fine children's literature. She became a charter member of a children's literature group, which she led into her 96th year. Her love of children's literature became her passion, and throughout the years she gave thousands of choice books to family and neighbors.
Words cannot describe the impact Maurine has had on the lives of those she has touched throughout her life. She was without guile and a true example of Christ-like love and selfless service to her family and friends.
She is survived by three of her children, Deanne S. Evans (Steve), Paul T. Simmons (Barbara), Bonnie S. Curley (Tom), daughter-in-law, Lynn S. Bailey, eighteen grandchildren, and forty-nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband, Ray, son, John L. Simmons, Jr., brothers, Merrill B. Robinson, George B. Robinson, and sister, Arva R. Lovell.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 20 at 11:00 AM in the Edgehill Ward (1750 South 1500 East). Friends may visit at the Edgehill Ward October 19 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM and before the funeral, October 20, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Messages and tributes to the family can be posted at: www.holbrookmortuary.com
Published in Deseret News from October 16 to October 18, 2011
1914 ~ 2011
Maurine Robinson Simmons, 97, passed away October 9, 2011 surrounded by her loved ones at the home of her daughter, Deanne. The oldest of ten children, she was born February 22, 1914 in Oakley, Idaho to Loren J. and Rosetta B. Robinson. In high school she excelled as Student Body Secretary and Valedictorian. On November 27, 1937 she married the love of her life, Raymond E. Simmons, in the Salt Lake Temple, and they were blessed with four children.
An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Maurine endured to the end with steadfast faith in the Savior and a strong testimony. She particularly loved her calling in the Relief Society presidency with Barbara B. Smith and Phyllis Duncan, and her service in the Stake Primary presidency.
Maurine was politically astute, an avid reader, and physically active; she went to aerobics three times a week into her 97th year. She was particularly known for her expertise and love of fine children's literature. She became a charter member of a children's literature group, which she led into her 96th year. Her love of children's literature became her passion, and throughout the years she gave thousands of choice books to family and neighbors.
Words cannot describe the impact Maurine has had on the lives of those she has touched throughout her life. She was without guile and a true example of Christ-like love and selfless service to her family and friends.
She is survived by three of her children, Deanne S. Evans (Steve), Paul T. Simmons (Barbara), Bonnie S. Curley (Tom), daughter-in-law, Lynn S. Bailey, eighteen grandchildren, and forty-nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband, Ray, son, John L. Simmons, Jr., brothers, Merrill B. Robinson, George B. Robinson, and sister, Arva R. Lovell.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 20 at 11:00 AM in the Edgehill Ward (1750 South 1500 East). Friends may visit at the Edgehill Ward October 19 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM and before the funeral, October 20, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Messages and tributes to the family can be posted at: www.holbrookmortuary.com
Published in Deseret News from October 16 to October 18, 2011
Halloween
For Bensen's first-ish Halloween he was a bun. That's right, a bun. And I was the oven and Jeph was the baker. I must say, we all looked pretty dang adorable!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Just because he's cute...
We sure like this little puppy. It'll be interesting to see how he does with the upcoming changes.
Labor day weekend / anniversary celebration
So really for our anniversary we took a quick trip to Denver over Labor day. We had to decide between going to 'the gorge' in Washington state again to see Dave Matthews Band or going to 'red rocks' in Denver to see Allison Krauss and Union Station. Surprisingly, Allison won out over DMB. Getting to Denver was quite the adventure. there were thunder storms in Denver when our plane was supposed to be landing so we were detoured to Steamboat Springs to refuel and turn around and try to fly into Denver again. It then took us another two hours to rent our car and drive out to the amphitheater. We missed the opener and a the first few songs, but what we did see of the concert was amazing!
We spend the rest of the weekend relaxing, eating good food, touring downtown Denver, and staying about two miles from the Phish concert venue. We decided to drive by one night to see if we could hear any of the concert going on and from a mile away we could smell the sweet smell of hippy smokes. We did drive right up to the stage and could hear them singing "The Moma Dance". We had to avoid the sight the rest of the weekend so that Jeph didn't feel bad for being so close and having to miss this once in a life time experience.
It was nice to get away and enjoy a weekend together before that isn't so easy anymore.
We spend the rest of the weekend relaxing, eating good food, touring downtown Denver, and staying about two miles from the Phish concert venue. We decided to drive by one night to see if we could hear any of the concert going on and from a mile away we could smell the sweet smell of hippy smokes. We did drive right up to the stage and could hear them singing "The Moma Dance". We had to avoid the sight the rest of the weekend so that Jeph didn't feel bad for being so close and having to miss this once in a life time experience.
It was nice to get away and enjoy a weekend together before that isn't so easy anymore.
4 years together!
August 7th, Jeph and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary. The time has sure gone by fast but it has been a great 4 years! We (Jeph) was sure young back then.
We have sure done a lot of growing up since then. Luckily, it has been a good time together.
This year, our anniversary was on a Sunday so I decided to take Jeph on a Sunday drive to Antelope Island. I had never been there and Jeph hadn't been for a very long time so it was fun to see what nature has to offer not far from home. We enjoyed seeing the buffalo and the sandy beaches. We enjoyed a picnic and watched the sunset on the beach in UTAH - how romantic right?!
This is probably the best picture of us ever!
Jeph found this ticket stub around the same time. This game was our first date...now I can't believe Jeph willingly went to a BYU game.
We have sure done a lot of growing up since then. Luckily, it has been a good time together.
This year, our anniversary was on a Sunday so I decided to take Jeph on a Sunday drive to Antelope Island. I had never been there and Jeph hadn't been for a very long time so it was fun to see what nature has to offer not far from home. We enjoyed seeing the buffalo and the sandy beaches. We enjoyed a picnic and watched the sunset on the beach in UTAH - how romantic right?!
This is probably the best picture of us ever!
Jeph found this ticket stub around the same time. This game was our first date...now I can't believe Jeph willingly went to a BYU game.
10 years
It is crazy to think it has been 10 years since I graduated from Minico High School, but yes it is true. Our reunion was the first weekend in August so I dragged Jeph all the way to Idaho to attend the Friday night festivities. We missed the Saturday activities, but I think one day of reminiscence was enough for me. High school was a good time, but life after has been great as well. Anyway, it was fun to see some old friends again, and some with whom I still keep in contact. Of course I didn't take pictures because I am lame so I tried to find some pictures of graduation ten years ago and these were all I could find:
Good times at graduation/seminary graduation. I'm glad I had such great friends through high school and that we are still friends ten years later.
Good times at graduation/seminary graduation. I'm glad I had such great friends through high school and that we are still friends ten years later.
Monday, October 10, 2011
HOLY MIA / July Activities
I didn't think the time would come when I would be one of those bloggers who did not update for months. And here we are three months later and no updates. How lame are we?! And I am using the excuse that we cancelled our cable/internet and now only use our phone internet so I just don't get on the computer as often anymore. And we don't have a camera and don't remember to take pictures with our phones and I don't like to update without pictures so another reason (excuse for not updating).
So it was a busy, fun summer and now we are already into fall. I just have to say how delightful it was to have the summer off again. I haven't had a summer off since I was in college back in 2004 (I know, forever ago). I love the school schedule for sure! Since Jeph had to work, I left him here and went to Idaho for a week to be with my family, celebrate Independence day, and enjoy a few family reunions. I must say, there is nothing like celebrating the 4th in a small town. It was fun to go to the Rupert parade and enjoy some small town entertainment.
We had the Lowder (my mom's) family reunion during this time. It was great to catch up with my cousins and enjoy time with family we don't see that often. Here is a picture I stole from Lynnette of a few of the cousins that came to the reunion.
The next week I came home and had our first ultra sound to find out what we are having. And of course it is a boy.
That same day we had our 6th annual Simmons Lagoon Day. It wasn't as much fun for me to go on a hot day and just watch everyone else ride the rides. Next year, I'll have to make up for lost time and leave the baby home to enjoy a nice long day at Lagoon. Jeph did win a frog at one of the game stops and the only picture I have is of Lisa, Jeph, and Kim playing Skee ball.
The next day we headed back to Idaho for my sibling family reunion. We went camping at a site just north of Lava Hot Springs. I don't remember the name of the campsite but it was fun anyway. We enjoyed campfires, hiking, talent shows, crafts, a day at Uncle Brent and Aunt Janice's enjoying the water slide and volleyball, and all the other camping fun you can think of. Of course I have no pictures to document this trip, but as you can imagine it was very enjoyable. We were just happy to spend time together as a family and appreciate being able to have all ten of us siblings and both of our parents there (though I wish it could happen more than once a year).
And that was basically how we spent our July. I really enjoyed being able to go to summer family activities without worrying about work and all that business. I didn't get to go to the pool as often as I had hoped, but I enjoyed the trade off of being with family.
(Hopefully, it won't take me another three months to update again.)
So it was a busy, fun summer and now we are already into fall. I just have to say how delightful it was to have the summer off again. I haven't had a summer off since I was in college back in 2004 (I know, forever ago). I love the school schedule for sure! Since Jeph had to work, I left him here and went to Idaho for a week to be with my family, celebrate Independence day, and enjoy a few family reunions. I must say, there is nothing like celebrating the 4th in a small town. It was fun to go to the Rupert parade and enjoy some small town entertainment.
We had the Lowder (my mom's) family reunion during this time. It was great to catch up with my cousins and enjoy time with family we don't see that often. Here is a picture I stole from Lynnette of a few of the cousins that came to the reunion.
The next week I came home and had our first ultra sound to find out what we are having. And of course it is a boy.
That same day we had our 6th annual Simmons Lagoon Day. It wasn't as much fun for me to go on a hot day and just watch everyone else ride the rides. Next year, I'll have to make up for lost time and leave the baby home to enjoy a nice long day at Lagoon. Jeph did win a frog at one of the game stops and the only picture I have is of Lisa, Jeph, and Kim playing Skee ball.
The next day we headed back to Idaho for my sibling family reunion. We went camping at a site just north of Lava Hot Springs. I don't remember the name of the campsite but it was fun anyway. We enjoyed campfires, hiking, talent shows, crafts, a day at Uncle Brent and Aunt Janice's enjoying the water slide and volleyball, and all the other camping fun you can think of. Of course I have no pictures to document this trip, but as you can imagine it was very enjoyable. We were just happy to spend time together as a family and appreciate being able to have all ten of us siblings and both of our parents there (though I wish it could happen more than once a year).
And that was basically how we spent our July. I really enjoyed being able to go to summer family activities without worrying about work and all that business. I didn't get to go to the pool as often as I had hoped, but I enjoyed the trade off of being with family.
(Hopefully, it won't take me another three months to update again.)
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