Crew McKay Mortensen

So we've been home for a few days now and things are going well, with exception to not getting nearly as much sleep. We are way happy to be home and are slowly figuring out the 2 kid bit. Here are some more pics for those who have requested them. Oh, and we decided on the middle name McKay. which is Tylers middle name too.

He's Finally Here!

We will tell you more later but our little man has arrived. It was a pretty long induction process that almost lead to us going back home. But everything worked out and our "nameless" baby was born at 5:05 pm March 27. He was 8 lbs 4 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long. Ash is doing awesome and the baby is too. Thanks for everyone's calls, texts and concerns. We will try and get more pics up soon.

COUNTING DOWN!

Well we are getting pretty excited for the baby boy to come along! We have about 7-ish days left! It just depends on when they can get me in! (could be later then thursday because its an elective induction)!! But hopefully they are able to get my in thursday sometime! Im mostly just trying to enjoy my time with Gracelyn and Ty before our whole routine gets thrown for a loop! I know once he comes our whole world will change! Its just crazy to think that we will have two children! I dont think I will understand that until he gets here! If anyone has any advice on how to handle the jump from One to Two let me know! Cause im sure im gonna need it!

Our life lately

So we've been pretty busy lately but here's the breakdown

of what we've been up to since our last post. We are both

anxiously counting down til our little guy gets here. We are

so busy with Grace and life this pregnancy has been flying

by. Grace and I usally go the park a couple days a week while

Ty is at work. He is working 7-3 now so sometimes we wait

for him to get home. On saturday's we usually go the park and

watch Ty play flag football. Him, his brother, and a couple

buddies he grew up with play in a 4 0n 4 league. Their team

is in first place right now with 3 or 4 games to go. It's so

beatiful this time of year. I totally see why so many people

move here, we are loving it. We'll try and keep you updated

on the baby and the latest developments. Since everyone

asks, we have a couple favorite names, we probably won't

decide until we see him but you'll have to wait and see what

we go with. Oh and I have an induction date of March 26th!

The Little Man

This is our latest ultrasound picture of our little boy. In
typical Mortensen fashion his head is measuring big. We
can't wait til he arrives but will have to be patient for
the last 8 weeks.

Wyoming Snow, Returned Missionary and Family Fun

So this is a little late but on the 14th of December we got back from our trip to Star Valley, Wyoming for my brothers return from his mission. It was so fun to see my family and spend the whole week and a half with them. I can't believe my little bro is already home after two years, it doesn't seem possible. We went up to Jackson hole and meet him at the airport with a bunch of our family and friends. The rest of the week we spent time eating out, talking and playing games and playing in the snow. The boy's had their fun snowmobiling, the girls loved their nap time together and Grace had tons of fun with her cousins, granparents and all the farm animals. She is in love with horses and wanted to go with "pa" everytime he fed them. It was such a good time, I'm so grateful to have such a fun and loving family and to have safely seen my brother come home!

Our Little Thanksgiving Weekend

This Thanksgiving was our first one together at our house. We have always gone to either Ty's parents or mine. But this upcoming weekend we are heading to Wyoming because my brother's coming home from his mission in Macon, GA. Since we will be up there in a week we decided to stay here and have our own little Thanksgiving. Tyler went and played in a Turkey bowl that morning and came back uninjured(luckily), feeling his age, and sad he doesn't have 4.4 forty speed anymore (which he never had). Instead of cooking a huge meal for two and dealing with all the mess and hassle, we decided we would try the unconventional eating out method for Thanksgiving dinner. It actually was great and we had a wonderful meal. That night we took Grace to the movie theater and watched Bolt. While Grace was slightly more interested in yelling hi at everyone and climbing up and down the theater stairs and playing with all the trim lights, she watched about half of the movie and we had alot of fun. Itwas a fun night and a great end to our first "solo" Thanksgiving.