Merry Christmas from the Kesler Family!!!

So much to be thankful for . . .

This Thanksgiving was a very special one for us. Brynlee Kae Ulrich was born into our family on Wednesday, November 23rd. 

On Tuesday night we headed to the hospital around 10:30 and I was already dialated to a 6. They immediately hooked me up to IVs and gave me my epidural. We then sat and waited as I was slowly progressing. Scott was a champ! Poor guy had a terrible bed, but was a trooper. With people coming in every 5 seconds all night, you are bound to get NO sleep.

Scott even got to help with the epidural.

At about 3:30 AM they checked me again and I was at an 8. They put me on pit just to get things moving a little quicker and that ended up backfiring. They kept checking me and I was continually at an 8. They finally decided at 7 AM that they were going to just break my water. The doctor broke my water at 7:15 AM and things went really quick from there. At 7:30 I felt like I needed to push. With every contraction it got more and more uncomfortable. Finally they allowed me to push and I pushed 3 times and Brynlee was born. The thing that made it even more special is that Scott was able to deliver her (with the Doc by his side). Scott did everything. It was really neat!

Brynlee was born at 7:43 AM weighing in at 7 lbs 11 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long 

Proud Daddy!!!

My mom was kind enough to come and stay with the boys the night we went into the hospital. They came over and visited us the morning she was born! It was so fun to have them there and to see the excitement of having a little sister!

Austin & Brynlee - he has been so excited for so long and was so thrilled that she was finally here!

Jaxon & Brynlee - We were worried how Jaxon would respond to her, but he has been so cute with her.

Koen & Brynlee - He wasn't really interested at first because Cars was on TV when he got to the hospital, but he came around!

On Thanksgiving Day we were lucky enough to go home. 

It was a very special Thanksgiving. We are just so grateful to have her here and and that she is healthy & strong. We are so grateful to have such wonderful kids & feel so blessed. I am personally grateful for a wonderful husband that has helped me through this whole pregnancy and made the delivery as comfortable as possible. He has been so patient and loving despite my moodiness and discomfort. I am truly grateful that families are forever! What a wonderful Thanksgiving! A great reason to reflect on all that we are blessed with!

Kesler Family Videos on Studio 5 KSL TV in Utah

So Studio 5 in Salt Lake City, UT has discovered our family music videos and wanted to know all about them. Since Kelsi (my sister) is the brains behind it all, they invited her to be on their show and explain how to make them. She did a fabulous job and made the family proud. Here is a link to watch the clip of her on the show and to see a little of each video!!! So fun - way to go Kels!

http://studio5.ksl.com/?nid=71&sid=18036995

Annual Kesler Family Music Video

Back in Action!!!

Wow! We have been out of commission for quite some time. Our computer died and we were without one for 2 months. Scott was very kind and actually bought me a new one for my birthday. So here we are . . . 

Well a lot has happened since Jax' birthday, but it would take forever to update, so we will start from now. 

Austin just turned 6 two days ago. It is crazy to think that he is 6 already. Wow how time flies!

We didn't go all out on the cake this year, but he was pumped about the Mario characters.

He struggled blowing out the candles at first, but he got there.

He had a lot of family there to celebrate with him. Thanks so much to everyone that came. 

He got spoiled from EVERYONE! Stars Wars Leapster game . . . 

Beyblades . . . 

Lego set and light up car . . . 

A lego table to play all of his legos on . . . and more.

Koen was really wishing it was his birthday!

Jaxon's favorite part was the birthday cake. He downed it. He ate it a lot better than his own cake on his birthday! He was such a happy camper as long as he had cake in front of him. It was hilarious!

All in all - Austin had a great birthday. Thanks again to all those that came and celebrated with him and for the very nice gifts. He is so lucky!!

Some other big news in our family is that we are expecting our 4th baby! Crazy to think, but we are so excited!!!

I am 22 weeks along now and definitely starting to show. 

The boys are so excited to have another baby. Jaxon on the other hand is not so sure. We were at the cabin with my family this last week and there were 4 new babies there and anytime Scott or I would hold one, Jax would get so mad. We will have to see how he does. It could be a challenge.

Since I am 22 weeks along now we do know what we are having . . . . . . . 

and it is . . . . . . . . . 

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A GIRL!!!
We are so excited! The day we found out, Scott went around the office at work saying, "Who's the man?" The boys are so excited especially to get a girl! We all can hardly stand it. We are due December 5th! It seems like an eternity away, but I'm sure it will fly eventually. The pregnancy was really rough at first - probably worse than the boys. But about 13 weeks I leveled out and feel pretty good as long as I eat when I am supposed to. So pink is coming into our home and we can't wait. 

Dance Day 2011

On the show 'So You Think You Can Dance' they are having a National Dance Day and they posted a video for people to learn. We all decided to learn it and it is so much fun! Scott is on the front row in yellow. Wow - does he have some moves or what!!!

National Dance Day 2011

This is one of 2 videos that we made this year at our Kesler family reunion. More to come . . .