Our little family.

Just want to give the update. We are doing well. Benjamin is now over 9 lbs and is sleeping through most of the night. He's smiling a lot more which we love. Lisa doing good and is back in school. Houston is loving life with the being able to play with the girl Lisa watches in the morning. And Clayton is keeping busy with work and school.

I need some help.

So for one of my college classes this semester I have to do a blog and I am graded on doing it weekly and also trying to get people to visit the blog and leave comments. Please visit

lifebeforetheend.blogspot.com

It already has a couple post and I plan on adding a new one every week, so if you could check weekly and comment each week I would apprecaite it. Thanks!!

- Clayton

I shot a 91!

So Friday at work was a slow day and after lunch me and two co-workers went and played a round a Golf. My third game ever, all 3 this summer. It's fun, I even got a set of club for my birthday earlier this summer. I am so good I shoot a 91. Oh, did I mention we only played 9 holes, that's right - par for the 9 is 36. So if you ever want to go play let me know. I figure I should get better with every game. I don't hit off the fairway, just straight and short, I have a hard time getting any air.

Updates!

Today was our second doctors appointment for Benjamin. He is now up to 7 pounds 6 ounces and 21 inches long. Our little boy is already growing so fast! The doctor says that he is doing great.
I am enjoying being able to stay home and play with Ben all day. I never realized what a full-time job being a mother is! It never stops. I wouldn't trade it for anything though. I am amazed at how much I can love this little guy.
Thanks to everyone who has called and stopped by. We really appreciate all the love and support you have given us.

I have a wonderful husband!

I just wanted to thank Clayton for being such a great husband such a wonderful dad to Benjamin and Houston. He has been so supportive and understanding. I am so lucky to have him in my life! We all love you Clayton!!!

Some pics of our cute little 'guy'!

Just a couple of hours after his birth. Awake and wondering what this new place is all about.

First car ride, all bundled up and safe. Mommy rode in the back just to make sure.

Sleeping - his favorite thing to do.

Grandma came for a visit and he was happy to sleep there too.

Mid burping, he gets comfortable and is right to sleep.

Houston is loving him, except that little Benjamin does take a lot of Mom's lap time, so when Ben is willing to share or is not on her lap, he is.

He's here!!

Benjamin Del Guy came into the world yesterday at 6:30 PM - weighing in at only 6 lbs and 13 oz. A tall skinny 'guy' measuring 19.5 inches. Lisa is doing well.

Neighbors - can't live with them.

Or it seems that they can't live with us.

The neighbors to the east have moved out once again. Since we have lived here (2 years) - we have seen 4 neighbors move out. I know we have a little yapping dog, and I might not mow the lawn every 7 days, but I didn't think we were that bad to live next too.

So the neighbors moved out on Thursday and on Friday a new family moved it. I went over and meet them, and when I asked how they were, the father informed me that this was only a temporary move and they only expect to live there for a month or two - so within a min of converstation with me he's already planning on moving out. This morning a for sale by owner sign is in the yard.


Oh, by the way - I am typing this from the couch in the hospital. Lisa is sleeping, but dilated to a 6!!!

She's here!!!

My sister Jeni had her cute baby a week ago (July 26th). Clayton and I were spending the weekend at Bear Lake at a family reunion for his family when we heard the news. We went to the hospital to see her when we got back. I don't know if being there with a newborn made me more excited or more scared. It has been really helpful to be able to spend some time with her this last week. Jeni's son James (2 years old) is adjusting to having a little sister but he is so cute with her. He gives her little kisses and will try to help with whatever he can. Baby Anna is really fun though. Whenever I hold her, Benjamin starts to kick her. They are already playing together.
Today marks 1 month to go for Benjamin to make his big debut. I am excited but scared at the same time. I hope he doesn't come early because I start school on the 18th and I want to get a few weeks with the students. I have to go back to meetings on the 12th so my summer is almost over. So sad.
Houston is recovering nicely from his little injury and that makes me happy. Hopefully that will never happen again.

Our cute puppy had a run in yesterday with two of the neighbors HUGE dogs. I was closing the garage door and Houston slipped under it before I could stop him. Our neighbor was outside with his two big dogs so that is of course where Houston went. I ran (as fast as a 7 1/2 month pregnant person can run) to get him. The two dogs got a nip at him before I got there and before the neighbor could call them back. I bought him inside and noticed that he was bleeding so I ended up taking him to the vet. Luckily he didn't need stitches. He is just on an anti-biotic to keep it from getting infected. He is one tough puppy. I feel bad for him everytime I see his owie.

Yeah!!!! I am finally done!

So today is the last day of my summer classes. It is finally time for me to have a summer vacation. I don't know what exciting things I am going to do but at least I don't have anymore classes or homework. I should probably start getting ready for little Benjamin to come. I have about 2 more months to clean and get our house ready. I need to get my classroom and sub plans ready so that I don't have to worry about school when he finally decides to come. Oh the joys. I am really excited though. So I am hoping that I will be better about keeping our blog updated now that I am out of school. Who knows though.

Houston's Haircut

Houston got a haircut yesterday and looks so cute that I had to share it with you all.
They even put a patriotic bandana on him. He doesn't keep it on forever but it is cute while it lasts.

We have the cutest dog in the world!

(How many times can I say cute?)

My cute students!

I am playing catch up today. I was getting some pictures off my camera and saw this one that made me smile. About a week before school got out, I got a TERRIBLE pain in my back. It turned out that I had kidney stones. If you have had them before you know how much they hurt. If you never have, pray you never will. It feels like you want to die. Anyways, I ended up in the hospital and missing 4 days of school. My cute students made me a banner and hung it on my garage. When I got home from the hospital, there it was! It made me so happy! In case you can't read it, it says "We love you Mrs. Guy" with all their signatures and a few messages.

Schools Out For Summer (well. . . sort of)

So we have not been the best at keeping our blog updated. Things have been a little hectic for the last few weeks but hopefully life has calmed down. I finished teaching for the summer about a week ago. I am going to school now though. I have a math class I am taking 3 days a week through the month of June. So even though I am out of school, I am still in school. Fun for me!!! Clayton is going to school during the summer too so I guess I can't complain that much.

Last weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to attend my 10 year High School reunion. I can't believe I have been out of High School for 10 years (I feel really old). It was really fun seeing "the group." We don't get together as often as we used to. It was interesting to see how much people have changed over the last 10 years and how much some people have stayed the same. I am glad I went but I am not sure I am going to go to another reunion.

Picture of our cute baby

So here is the first official picture of our little guy. I think he is just the cutest! It is amazing how much more real a pregnancy becomes after you see your baby.

Now comes the fun of shopping for all the baby things we need. Any great shopping tips from you experienced moms would be great.

We're having a Baby!

We are going to have a baby boy!!! We are so excited. He is due on September 4th!

July 8th 2007 - Only 4 Months

So let's see - tons has happened since March. Lisa got a new job - she will be teaching right across the street. Which will save on Gas. That's great.

Oh, we got a dog - a cute Maltesse names Houston.

I get my braces off in 3 weeks and I am so excited!!

So, I don't think I would have wrote today, but my brother-in-law checked it out and I felt I ought to. Hope fully again soon, but I doubt it.

It's working!

It's busy - but life is good. I have allready lost 6 pounds!

Back to life!

It seems that all I have been doing lately is working and then working some more. I live for the weekends, however they come and go way to quickly. Works has been busy especially since we hired Brent back and have 6 kids from the local high school working for us.

Ever since Brent came back it seems we eat out more and I have started to show that so I am dieting or just eating healthier. I am using this program Ashley uses and works for him - Diet Power. If you want to take a look at it go here - HERE!

Oh, also we have been doing a lot with scouts - we had our Blue and Gold last night. It was a lot of fun. We had way to much food left over, but that's OK. I will be eating Hawaiian Haystacks for the next few days.

Well, that a little update. Enjoy!

Time - Where does it go?

It's strange how many things can change it time. I was up at my in-laws last week and reading the Oct. 2006 New Era and inside this a photo and little article about the Young Women of the Wilton Ward in Elk Grove CA. That's my home ward! - I grew up there and attended up until my mission. It's weird though, I recognized a few of the girls, mainly just last name as I know the family. However I actually don't know any of them well. Time changes things.

It's still cool to see your home town and people you know in the magazine, makes me feel a little important/special.

Well that' s all for now - smile.