Remember This???

If someone asked me what the happiest day of my life so far was, it would be on this day, 4 years ago! I was so lucky to marry the love of my life, and just like everyone told me, my love for him grows more each and every day! But, especially today when he came home for lunch and didn't even think about eating until he held baby "Sis" (that's what we've been calling her) and gave her kisses. Wow, happy anniversary to me. I'll cherish that picture for the rest of my life. Happy day! Sicily slept all through the night minus getting up to eat 1 time. She eats every 3 hours on the dot, making it easy to plan my day! She's pretty fun!

Sicily Telford

Well, finally an update! We had our baby, Sicily, on Aug. 17, so she is 1 week old today! And that week flew by! I started having contractions Sunday night about 10:00, and we went to the hospital Monday morning around 7:30. I was waiting all night for those contractions to get 5 minutes apart, and it just never happened. Finally we went to the hospital and I was already to a 7. Sicily was born at 1:26 pm, weighed 7 lbs even, and was 19 inches long. She has already brought us so much joy, and we are glad to be back into somewhat of a normal routine as I am living in Arco again! I could not figure out why I had so much mail and bills piled up when I got home, but then I realized I was gone for 15 days! A lot can happen in 15 days! I really appreciated having my mom and Kimaree take such good care of me while I was in Rexburg. They helped to distract me, and then nursed me back to health. Sicily and I were spoiled rotten! Here are a few pictures we have taken so far!

One happy dad!

(Mark hurt his arm motorbiking, so that is what is going on with the brace. Really! It wasn't because I was squeezing his hand that hard.)

10 fingers and 10 toes

We have been really entertained by how LONG Sicily's fingers and feet are! We are guessing she will be really tall like my sisters! She is always stretching out those fingers and she curves all 10 fingers up (like the backwards double-jointed up). It's really funny. She looks like she is always trying to show off her manicure or something dainty like that.

Tanning

We were worried one morning that Sicily was looking a little yellow, so Kimaree took her out and showed her the ways of the sun bathing world. It must have worked because the Dr. says no signs of jaundice are present! Yay! (Do those arms and legs look long or is it just me?)

Looking like a Walker?

Well, we don't know for sure, but we think Sicily looks just like my dad with a Telford nose. We'll have to see how she grows and changes, but so far we think Walker traits are what she's got! She was born without any major scratches or bumps other than her chin, which is almost cleared up! She's looking different every day!

40 Weeks!

M'Lisa just called me today and informed me that my baby countdown says it is Go Time! I was just wondering how you get that message to the baby?!?! Any tips? All in all I'm doing good, and considering the fact that I've now been pregnant for 40 weeks which is actually 10 months, not 9, I think I still have a pretty positive attitude! I do know that this can't last forever, so keep checking the blog and we'll post pictures WHEN baby girl does decide to come. We're pretty excited! Thanks everyone for your encouraging calls and texts! We have a pretty big support system!

Shout Out to Hall Girl Cousins

I know I haven't posted to my blog for a really long time, but we are doing good and having a great summer. I would have so much to update to my blog that I think I will just forget about an update and try to just be better at posting more frequently.

But, for my shout out: I am really enjoying working on my Grandma Zelma project for the cousin party! Is anyone else having a good time with it? I don't think I will say what I am doing, because then I won't have anything to say at the cabin; but I will say that it's been fun for me and I'm glad we are doing it. Has anyone else gotten a kick out of this? Or am I just a crazy pregnant lady that's easy to amuse?

7 Posts for the Price of One!

Puzzle Project

When Mark went to Texas this winter he bought me a puzzle of the Alamo. I worked hard on it on Sunday afternoons and finished it a couple months ago. I was so proud of myself! (It was HARD!) Anyway, this is proof that I actually did the puzzle. I've never been a puzzle girl, but there's a first for everything!

Telford Brothers Transystem

Mark and Ryan bought another semi. My idea was to get Mijken to order vinyl lettering for the side that said Telford Brothers Transystem. For some reason that idea never caught on. Oh well! (For those of you who don't know why that would be a good name, the trucks that haul beets are bright green like this and they are called Transystem. See?!?)

Jared & Christine Woods

Christine got married! She was a pretty bride and the day went very smoothly! Now we have to get used to calling her Christine Woods! (No relation to Tiger that I'm aware of.)

Campfire and Cobbler

The Walker Family LOVES to have campfires, with or without an overnight camping stay. The night before Dallin's farewell we went to Beaver Dick Park and had a fire. We roasted hot dogs, marshmallows, and had Dallin's famous peach cobbler. The best part was just enjoying each other's company. We were all there, Mark even made it before we were done! We will miss Dallin, and the fun he adds to family outings; but we know he'll be a great missionary and will serve the Spanish speaking people in Fresno, CA very well. I'm sure they will love him just as much as we love him!

Dallin's cobbler ready for the coals.

M'Lisa and Lance Denning

Derek, Angelie, and Brooklyn Walker

Elder Dallin Walker

We took Dallin to the MTC on April 29th. Lance and M'Lisa were finishing up finals, so they couldn't be there. We had an enjoyable ride down to Provo. We all fit in mom's van (aka the beast). It was hard to say goodbye!

Mark's 26th Birthday

Mark turned 26 on May 1st! He requested homemade pizza and his Mom's recipe for strawberry cheesecake. Very Yummy! He had to work of course, he's been very busy! But at least we can have his favorite dinner!

Baby Telford's Name

At the request of my mom, we have decided to name our baby Beatrice Marilyn. So there you have it! One decision down, many to go. Our next big decision is trying to decide whether we can live with this decision.

Blue or Pink???

Well, we are tickled PINK to announce we are having a baby girl!!! Mark even wore his PINK Sunday shirt from Jared and Jenna's wedding yesterday to church (he said it was because it was Easter, and PINK is an Easter color, but I know the real reason for the PINK shirt). Needless to say we are soooo excited!

The Past Two Weeks

Where do I begin? Mark and I have been busy. Mark has begun cutting and shipping seed from Arco, and I've just been driving around in my car... what I do best! You never know where I'll be each day!

Two weeks ago today our dog Rebel was hit by the neighbor. Mark believes he slipped on the ice and fell too close to the tire, but however it happened, it was quite traumatic for us. (Mostly me). Rebel has been my first pet, so I have become to love him and treat him as a good preparation for kids. Just ask anyone who knows me, this dog is PAMPERED, and I enjoy every minute I pamper him. I already know things will change when the baby comes, but in the meantime I want to worry about him all day every day. He makes a good traveling companion when I'm going place to place in my car every day. Anyway, I was rushing him to the vet in Terreton when I found out he was in Utah, so I just kept driving to Rexburg. That was the longest drive of my life! Looking back, I now realize that Rebel was dying and that was the reason for his behavior in the car. Luckily, we got him to the vet in time to get his pain under control and get him out of shock. On Tuesday the vet called me and told me Rebel had lived through the night, and so he would be able to perform surgery on his broken leg. I was one happy girl! (Let's just say I didn't get much sleep wondering what the vet would tell me the next morning.) The vet called on Wednesday morning after the surgery and told me to come get Rebel because he was growling and barking at anyone who tried to get close, so they couldn't give him the medicine. When I got there he was happy to be carried to my car and go home. I had to wake up every 2 hours and take him to the bathroom (carry him outside basically) and all that fun stuff. But it is worth it! He is eating and drinking now, and acting like the old Rebel. He has to be in his cage or a small room for the next 2 months, and we are getting his staples removed on Wednesday. This has been good in a way, because we are not letting Rebel into our house anymore, so we can keep him more confined, and also prepare for the baby.

Luckily he only had to wear this one night, since then he has left his leg alone!

This was 2 weeks ago, now the bruising is almost gone and the swelling is almost gone. His hair is starting to grow back!

Now for the fun stuff! Last weekend we were in Rexburg for Kimaree's Jr. Miss. She did so awesome and was BEAUTIFUL! The theme was Fabulous, and they danced to High School Musical Songs. The stage decorations were so great! She didn't win, but I have to keep reminding myself that, because in our eyes she won before she ever stepped foot on the stage. Some of the other participants were a little rude to Kimaree (to say the least), but she just turned the other cheek and was her same sweet self. She worked 24/7 on all the routines and her talent, and it showed on stage. The theme of Jr. Miss is "Be Your Best Self", and it's nice to know that Kimaree really is her best self inside and out. Hopefully the other mean girls will learn from her example! We love her a lot and couldn't be more proud. (Plus it has helped to have half the crowd come up to us afterwards and tell us they thought she should have won! I don't know why, but that always makes me feel more validated!)

Aren't those decorations cute!?!

Kimaree's suit for interview.

That's the genuine smile we love! Good Job Kimaree! We love You!

While I was in Rexburg I had another Dr's appt. I made my next appointment for April 10th. Mark and I have decided to find out what we are having, so on April 10th we will find out! I have been feeling much better the last few weeks, and we haven't had to have any emergency PULL OVER moments for a while. So we are making progress! And, I got my hair cut and colored last Thursday. Not just a trim and hi lights either, it's like a new hairdo! I'll have to post pictures of the new do soon!