Thursday, November 26, 2009

end of semister... yea!!

I have been taking on line classes from the University of Phoenix and it has been very educational and fun. My challenge has been navigating through the computer searching for what I need to utilize and secondly has been the no sleep syndrome. My schedule has been nuts. I felt prompted to go back to school to complete my degree in Psychology but I just found out my employer will only cover one third due to the economy plus I put in 4 -12 hour days (4-10 hour days plus the 2 hour drive daily going back and forth). So on my day off on Friday, I am beat since I have daily requirements. I need to assess where I am at or go to a cheaper school. Rio Salado is one I may be checking into. University of Phoenix has suggested some ways to cut cost but I have to research and dig to figure it out. Any suggestions will be welcomed.

On a very positive note. Brayden and Noah are doing wonderful. Brayden loves his little brother (as I knew he would) Noah is growing like a weed.. 2 weeks old and 24" long and 10 lbs 7 oz. Olivia is at pre-pregnacy weight and looks great. We all have changed our eating habits and I am finally seeing that my portions were the problem even though everything I ate was healthy, it was just a little too much of a good thing.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Noah Willliam Odom

November 11, 2009 @ 12:50pm
We welcomed our second grandchild to our family. Noah William Odom weighed 9 lbs 9 oz and was 22 1/2" long. He was a "big" surprise! When the doctor was delivering him, the first thing she said was "wow, look at the size of this head". We are so happy that he is here and is healthy.
I was the picture taker and was able to experience this great occasion for the second time. He has dark blond hair.. ( it looked autumn red to me when he first came out) Brayden was so excited for his "baby Noah" to come home and is so good with him. The only pictures I have of him is on my camera but Olivia has promised to give me a disc.
He looks like is Papa Leavitt but has his daddy's dimpled chin and this little one has 4 other dimples.. 2 on each check. His dimples really show when he smiles and he has a beautiful smile.
So we have a Pioneer Day baby and a Veteran' s Day baby. Brayden and Noah were 2 lbs difference in their weight and 2 1/2" difference in the length. Brayden was born 12:40 am and Noah was born 12:50pm. So needless to say, we are so blessed.