Oh my word what a wonderful blessing this little man is! Everyone, this is William Aaron Gibbons. He was born on Novemeber 4, 2010 weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces and 19 1/2 inches long. I'm sure a lot of it is my crazy hormones, but I'm overwhelmed at what a perfect little boy he is. I can't even imagine life without him and he's only 5 days old! Neal has been such a great Dad so far and I'm sure will only get better. He is such a great help to me as I am healing, I can't thank him enough. It's funny, you think you love someone so much that it can't grow deeper, but my love for my wonderful husband has done just that. I'm so happy to have my little family and can't wait until I can enjoy it more pain free and maybe sleeping a little more!!!

Such a Long Time

So I realize it has been so long that I'v put anything on my blog!! Neal and I have just been so busy with life, I forget to take the time to write things down!! But some interesting things since the last entry are that we are completely settled into our new home and that is wonderful! I won a front loading washer and dryer that we've had sitting in our garage for a couple months and Neal was able to move them up yesterday so I'm totally loving that! We got the 1st time homebuyer $8,000 check in the mail a few weeks ago, now if that is not a rush to hold that much money in your hands, I don't know what is!! But unfortunatley it went to paying off our second mortgage and all the other small debt we've aquired with going to England, Florida and those things, so it wasn't really fun money but it sure does feel great to have no debt other than a car and a house! Neal is doing great being on full time at the Fire Department, I'm so proud of him and all he has to see and deal with. What a strong person. We found out just last week that my brother Stu and his wife Janae are about to add a beautiful little girl to their already beautiful family in July. We are so excited to welcome little Samantha Grace to our family! And one of the most memorable things we were able to experience was to witness my mother finally be sealed to her parents who have passed away. She's been working really hard to get their work done and we were all able to be there, with the exception of my little brother who is not endowed yet. I cannot begin to explain what a wonderful experience that was. Stuart got to take the place of my grand dad, and I was able to take the place of my nanny. That was the greatest thing ever! My uncle Ali who passed away three years ago was also able to be sealed then and it just felt to great to know that they were no longer waiting and could accept what had just been done and move on! I'm so glad for the Temple and the very sacred work that takes place there. It's amazing to think that through our covenants we will be a family forever. What a relief and also such an exciting thing to live for! Well, now I've gotten all caught up, I will be posting some pictures of our home next!

California Fires

So Neal just got home from California fighting wildfires. He was gone for a week and it was really hard for me, but he had a great experience and learned a lot, so it was a good thing! I am very proud of him and glad that he is so smart and brave!

A tree got hit by lighting, crazy!

Storm rolling in and bringing smoke from the other fires around.

Fire

Same Tree

Neal after chopping up a big tree that go hit by lighting.

24th of July Parade

Neal and Justin

Neal and me after the parade

Fire Truck

Yep, he felt pretty cool!

Neal in the Honor Guard

Mudslide

Lars Larsen

Working hard

Neal and Ben Berezay taking a break from digging.

This is at the mudslide on the Island. Neal was there from Saturday to Monday. What a horrible thing to happen, I am so thankful that Neal is trained and able to do what he does, along with all the other fire fighters.

Neal at Ice Rescue training

Euro Trip

So there are the photos of our trip. As you can see we had a blast and loved every second of it!! Thank you to all of our family that let us sleep in every corner of your house and eat all you wonderful food!!! We love you guys and will see you soon!!

Oh There's No Place Like London

Oh Buster!!

So me and James could be related, my mother's maiden name is Bond. So really this is a family photo!

Me and Michael

Take that Britney!

Neal with Jimmy

Good Morning Queen!!

Neal with quote, "the original pervert!"

Hannah and Hannah...I was just starting to get really sick, so these pictures to come aren't that great, but oh well!!

Westminster Abbey

Buckingham Palace

Road leading up to Buckingham Palace

Big Ben from the London Eye

Neal and me on the Eye

The London Eye

Waterloo Station