
Monday, December 2, 2013
Daphney Movies
Don't worry Daphney has not been forgotten with the addition of Demitri.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Welcome Little Brother
The Long Awaited Arrival of Demitri Shane Dooley
I was having a normal pregnancy with slight differences from my first. These include carrying much lower and having contractions all of the third trimester. Consequently I was not surprised that on November 16th I was having many contractions. A few days before I was told by my doctor that when labor started it would proceed quickly since Demitri was so low, and I should leave as soon as I felt labor signs (I guess I should have clarified exactly what that meant). I used Shane's handy dandy contraction app on his phone to time my contractions for fun, and I was surprised that they were relatively consistent. I timed 5 contractions all about a minute long and varying from 10-12 minutes. I thought to myself wouldn't the hospital laugh if I came in with contractions that far apart. As you can read about Daphney's birth that meant she was approximately 2 days away when I had contractions that far apart. So I was really surprised when I read the next 5 contraction times.
8:31 - "I must have not timed it right."
8:24 - "That is weird."
6:19 - Show Shane my contraction record history.
4:23 - Shane packs a bag without any "I told you to have these ready"
4:36 - Whisk Daphney out of her nap and strap her into the car. (Actually I sat in the car and Shane did everything)
We dropped Daphney off at a ward members house. (Daphney ended up wearing half of their daughter's clothes because we had to pack bags so quickly). And we arrived at the hospital between 6:45 and 7pm.
At The Hospital:
They had me wait in a triage room to decide if I was going to stay. Well duh I could have told them that! They kept asking exasperating questions for while you are in labor like-
1.) What do we have going on today? - Well I am having a baby! How do you want me to expound?
2.) What do you guys have at home? - Everybody asked that wanting to know if Daphney was a girl or boy. I being in pain really wanted to start listing all the items in our home...
* I was in the middle of labor when I told Shane to text mom and tell her I was not getting an epidural. He responded, "Now?" I said, "Yes I can't do this unless I know she is thinking of me and feeling sorry for me." : D
He was born at 7:59 pm on November 16th at 7 lbs and 8.6 oz. Lucky for me he came early since my last doctor told me never to have a larger baby than Daphney who was only 6lbs and 10 oz. If he would have waited the remaining 11 days I might have been in big trouble. Demitri eats wonderfully and is already above his birth weight.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Halloween 2013: Peter Pan
Shane: Peter Pan (He agreed on account that his costume would be cool and manly). Oh man did I lose sleep over trying to figure out how to accomplish that one.
Katie: Captain Hook- So I love to try and make the costumes for as cheap as possible. (It is part of the thrill) But that is why I do not have an awesome Captain Hook hat.
ps. What mother in her right mind would let her daughter be Tinkerbell. Tinkerbell is a little self-centered punk; I found that out too late.
Baby Dooley: Lost Boy- Can't wait to finally see him in just under 4 weeks now! Our neighbor just had a baby that was 9 lbs and 13 oz. She said it was a breeze and only took 4 pushes. Yikes, I am not asking for that easy of a time just not dying would be wonderful!
Taking pictures was again a struggle because we don't know anyone that we feel comfortable being stupid around and we don't want to ruin any potential friendships. But, Daphney was a lot of fun and has a funny fake laugh. You'll notice in one of the last pictures her and I are doing our "throw back" laugh. That one is my favorite laugh, because it is so freeing to just throw back your head and laugh. Another of my favorite pictures is one where she looks like a squirrel just threw an acorn at her head; you should be able to tell which one that is by her face.
Peter Pan Movie Night! |
Sunday, October 20, 2013
What does a Fox say?
Thank you Jenny! We have now boosted their ratings by an additional million!
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013
1st Birthday
One of Daphney's favorite presents was her cell phone. She inherited her father's love for technology!
Funny Thing: The first Sunday we brought Daphney to church one of our 3 year old Sunbeam girls came running over proclaiming, "I am going to come over there and poke her eyeballs out." Daphney has recently loved pointing and poking every animals eyes. On skype she is always trying to poke out her cousin's eyes. Hopefully we can protect her brother till he gets old enough to defend himself. : )
Funny Thing: The first Sunday we brought Daphney to church one of our 3 year old Sunbeam girls came running over proclaiming, "I am going to come over there and poke her eyeballs out." Daphney has recently loved pointing and poking every animals eyes. On skype she is always trying to poke out her cousin's eyes. Hopefully we can protect her brother till he gets old enough to defend himself. : )
Friday, August 9, 2013
Daphney's Adventures
Our little girl is growing up so fast. She is smarter about how to not get hurt as much; consequently, she is also taking bigger risks and climbing higher and farther. She has also become a stuffed animal girl and it is so cute to see her snuggled up with her animals. She is beginning to understand instructions although she does not always obey them. : D The first word I think Daphney understood was baby. Daphney mouths bye bye when she waves, and says something that sounds like up when she wants you to pick her up.
This is Jenny's dog that will sadly have to stay when we move. Daphney will sure miss trying to carry it around.
This is Jenny's dog that will sadly have to stay when we move. Daphney will sure miss trying to carry it around.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Quilting
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Working with Daphney
Last Sunday somebody made the comment that the only difference between play and work is your enjoyment level. I have been thinking lately what my favorite activity is with Daphney. And it has been decided......
Could be considered work, but Daphney makes it so much fun. I just fold the clothes, but Daphney works so hard to help out. It is fun to see her effort!
Step 1.) She removes all the clothes from the laundry basket throwing them out with spite. Sometimes she is too quick and I have to refill the basket so I can get a head start at folding the clothes.
Step 2.) She proceeds to scatter them all around the room, like someone who is trying to make the veggies on their plate look fewer. (I recommend vacuuming before beginning this process.)
Step 3. She continues this process with an occasional peek-a-boo routine in the middle. Once I am ready for another clothing item to fold. I simply say thank you and she quickly brings the shirt and with a smile on her face holds it out for me.
Warning: Be sure that once she is out of clothing items that the basket is out of reach or the game begins again. : D
DOING LAUNDRY!
Could be considered work, but Daphney makes it so much fun. I just fold the clothes, but Daphney works so hard to help out. It is fun to see her effort!
Step 1.) She removes all the clothes from the laundry basket throwing them out with spite. Sometimes she is too quick and I have to refill the basket so I can get a head start at folding the clothes.
Step 2.) She proceeds to scatter them all around the room, like someone who is trying to make the veggies on their plate look fewer. (I recommend vacuuming before beginning this process.)
Step 3. She continues this process with an occasional peek-a-boo routine in the middle. Once I am ready for another clothing item to fold. I simply say thank you and she quickly brings the shirt and with a smile on her face holds it out for me.
Warning: Be sure that once she is out of clothing items that the basket is out of reach or the game begins again. : D
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Parent Compare
I love seeing this comparison of Shane, Daphney, and I when we were almost one. She is the perfect combination of us both. We love her SO MUCH!!
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Funny Daphney
Jenny and Shane are the only ones that can quite get this reaction out of her though.
Daphney has had a hard time crawling in her dresses. I love this short clip of her doing what jenny and I call the "Gollum Crawl". :D
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Becoming a WALKER!
Daphney has finally given up crawling even for short distances. She still falls down a lot, but never gives up! She is 10 months old and growing up far too quickly!
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Silly Daphney
Daphney has been going through a phase of dragging her head on the floor when she crawls. We have not quite figured out what her deal is. : ) She is getting really good at walking though and can walk across rooms as long as she stays focused. Also, if I ask her where her baby is she can go and pick it out amongst her other toys. She is learning so quickly!
Friday, May 24, 2013
Sick Baby: She is so tough!
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Learning the Piano
Daphney loves to pound on the piano. If Katie plays the piano Daphney will sit in her lap and start singing if mom stops singing. That only lasts for a few minutes though before Daphney wants to take control of the piano playing!
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Easter 2013
Easter Egg Coloring Mess! |
Weekend Get Away!
They just opened a new butterfly exhibit! |
He was wagging his tail so merrily |
Poor Shane walked his legs off and had to catch a ride. |
That looks like the epitome of happiness |
The strangest/prettiest bird ever! |
Daphney Tales
I recently stole the pictures off of Jenny's camera. They show many of the grand adventures of Daphney.
Daphney is getting to be quite active and I am constantly using the word "DANGER". But, it is fun to see her discovering how things work. She loves when cupboards or the fridge are open and attacks everything inside if we do not close the door quickly. I watched her this morning learn to open the kitchen cupboards that are down on her level. She does not quite know how to keep them open yet, so I am safe for another day.
Jenny got Daphney dressed in this crazy outfit of tights, jeans, sunglasses, and camo hat. She is all set for a walk armed with her bottle. In this last picture Daphney is helping us decorate cookies by adding the sprinkles. We made Easter themed cookies that were, pink lemonade, key lime, and orange flavored.
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