Jack Braxton is Here

Early this morning I got a text or phone call or both from Braxton saying that him and Kelsi were in the hospital and that they were keeping her.  It was the real thing!  I was happy for them and thought it was perfect since I had Sadie for her birthday sleepover.  It wasn't long before Kelsi asked me to come to the hospital because even though Braxton was saying he was fine, he was really starting to struggle with an anxiety attack.  I called Trichelle to see if she would watch Sadie and she said she would even though she had plans to meet a friend for lunch in Provo.

On my way to the hospital I kept praying that Braxton would be okay.  I specifically prayed for Angels to help him.  I know my other kids were praying for him and Kelsi as well.  When I arrived Braxton was sitting in Kelsi's room with her and seemed to be doing okay.  He looked a little groggy but not bad.  Braxton and Kelsi both told me that the nurses were Heaven sent.  They talked to Braxton and one put her hand on his heart and quickly he recovered.  The rest of the time he was there for Kelsi and was able to assist her with her needs.  Kelsi made giving birth look easy.  She did get a little nauseous but not bad.  Braxton and I visited while we waited for the numbers to rise and the doctor to come.  I'm not sure I really needed to be there but it was nice visiting and maybe it kept Braxton's mind from going else where.  I told Kelsi I would gladly step outside when it was time to deliver but she told me that she was fine with me there.  I decided to stay out of the way and behind everything but being there was a wonderful and sweet experience.  There's something about welcoming a new little one into this world that is amazing.

 Kelsi and Braxton witnessed little Jack's arrival as they watched through a mirror that Kelsi had requested.  When I knew he was coming I glanced up to see if he had dark hair like Kelsi had been dreaming.  He did! I decided that if they were going to have pictures of this time I was going to take them.  I didn't take very good pictures but I got a lot.  I couldn't help but love this little guy already.  Straight from Heaven and perfect in every way. I was so proud of Kelsi and Braxton.  The love they have between them is growing and is pretty tender and wonderful.

The nurse made sure we got some pictures of everyone together.  I love the ones of Jack looking at his parents.  I love them all actually.  Such a glorious miracle...these babies!

 I had the privilege of taking Sadie up to meet her new little brother.  It was the most precious experiences ever.  She glowed and the love that radiated from her was visible.  She was so gentle and quiet...she just knew little Jack was someone special.  She knew he was her baby and she loved him first sight.  Watching this made my heart happy.  It was seriously so stinking cute.  I video'd a little of it to send to Grandma MaryLou who was stuck in Jerome.  (the roads were closed from the snow)  I kept her posted through text and pictures and later she told me it made her feel connected and a part of it.  I'm glad because I know she really would have liked to have been there.

Our family was all excited to meet Jack.  We just love babies!

I'm so thankful for prayer and answers to them. I am thankful for Angels here and beyond the veil that assist us when we need them.  I am thankful for families and the love we all have for one another.  I am thankful for babies and the piece of Heaven they bring with them.  I am thankful for each little that I call "grand".  Little Jack makes a dozen and that just makes my heart happy.

I am thankful for life.  Life is Good!  Babies are the Best!  Families are Forever!

Jack Braxton Ropelato

2/24/17

10:21 am

7 pounds 5 ounces

20.5 inches

Sadie's Sleepover

 It's fun to think that these little ones even when they are two years old like and want to come to gramma's (and grandpa's) for a sleepover.  They get excited and it really is a lot of fun.  We play and I let them do whatever they want.  We watch movies and eat out and go shopping for their gift.  We got a surprise text early  Friday morning saying that baby Jack was on his way.  I personally thought "perfect" I have Sadie and so Kelsi and Braxton can do this without worrying.  That thought didn't last long before Kelsi text or called me to come up because she thought Braxton could use a little motherly love.  (more about that on Jack's post)

I wasn't sure what to do with Sadie since I knew that Macie was starting a cold and wasn't coming to play just to make sure that Sadie didn't get sick for when Jack did come.  I called Trichelle and even though she had plans she said it was okay to bring Sadie over and she would watch her. (I have good kids)  So Sadie got to sleepover and then go play with Behr and then she got to sleepover again.

On Saturday, we went to breakfast and shopping to choose her gift.  Sadie had already ate at my house but you wouldn't have known it by the way she ate again.  She must have been hungry.  She's such a cutie and was so good.  She chose a cute Minnie Mouse remote control and I completely forgot to get a picture of her with it and so I googled it.  I must have had "other" things on my mind.

Sadie is such a fun little girl.  She likes doing things.  She is starting to really express herself and it's funny.  The girl knows what she wants.  She is truly a sweetheart and full of love.  She likes me and everyone else.  She gives great hugs and her smile is magical.  We had a great time with our cute little Sadie Lou who is two!