MONSTER TRUCKS!!

Ethan and I decided to spend some man time together since our lives have been preoccupied with the new baby. I wasn't sure if Ethan was old enough to enjoy the sweet smell of exhaust, and thundering noise of 1500 horse power engines; but as you can tell you are never to young to appreciate the finer things in life...

Here is the imfamous Grave Digger after an impressive 360 degree spin

This was one of Ethan's favorites, he nicknamed him Clifford.

This was my favorite part, the super cross bikes. I have to pretend I don't like it too much or Nicole gets worried; their mid-air tricks were amazing.

You can't really see what's going on here, but he just finished a jump.

We all know the fate of this orange van...

Even though it was extremely loud and we sat in the highest seats possible (where all of the exhaust fumes collected) we had a great time.

Introducing Linkin Nathan Abraham

I'm sure Nicole will give a much better account, but this will have to do:

Friday night our specialist encouraged us to have the baby a week early to avoid any potential problems with anemia. (Nicole's original due date was Feb. 22 but her dr. had her scheduled to be induced on the 15th so instead of him being 1week early he is 2weeks early.) So Saturday morning at 7:00 we went into the hospital and they began to induce labor. Luckily, Heidi was available to watch the kids for us. The doc broke the water at 10:00 and the baby was born at 12:30. Nicole did a wonderful job. I don't know how anyone survives childbirth. You women are are amazing!!!

Linkin Nathan Abraham was 7.5 lbs and 19 inches. We have been debating the name for a long time now. We were so sure with Ethan and Shelby, but for some reason we've been struggling with this boy's name. We had decided on a few different options. I was convinced it should be Andy and Nicole liked Noah. A few weeks ago we heard the name Lincoln and thought it was pretty cool, however we didn't want him to have to deal with being called Abraham Lincoln his whole life. Still, we liked the name. Finally, we decided to go with it but change the spelling a little bit so that when the teachers are calling roll they will be a little thrown off. Also, I like calling him Link (it sounds tough).

Anyways, enjoy the pictures.

Nicole, looking like a model even on the hospital bed...

Just minutes after birth

Our smallest baby
(Ethan - 8.13, Shelby - 7.9)

With his mommy...

Happy parents...

Not enjoying his bath...

Visit from big bro. and sis.
Ethan said "Awe, he's so cute, he's my friend" Shelby just poked his face.

Heidi took the kids out to pick up some new gifts and a special balloon for the baby. Thanks Heidi.

Our new growing family...

Visit from Aunt Heidi...

Peace at last...

The living aquarium- Sandy, Ut

This is a cute little spot we found that we all enjoy. It doesn't look like much from the outside in fact I think it is just an old grocery store but on the inside it's a different story. They have basically transformed it into this wonderful exploration place for little kids........and moms & dads too. I'll admit it I love going there too. There's tons of all different types of fish, crabs, eels, SHARKS!! & more.

Here's Ethan & Shelby at the beginning of the exploration...... Ethan is excited, he remembers this from last year. Shelby on the other hand, she's a little hesitant of what she's getting into.

Captain of the boat

Now she's getting excited
"what are those mommy?" ( a little worried at first)
"ok now I'm ready to jump in"
Ethan found Nemo

Out in the jungle
Ethan, always ready to learn and explore
Shy girl
Checking out the coral.....and Shelby is ready to take control of the steering wheel
Two cuties
She's interested
He's always ready for adventure
The fam :) Next time we come we'll have 3 explorers!!!
p.s. yes I am at the beginning of my 9 month of pregnancy here in this pic and ready to pop! (hope I can make it 1 more month)

Nathan goes ice fishing...

Nathan was invited to go ice-fishing with one of his buddies. Sure he's never gone before but he was excited and thought it would be interesting to check it out. He's not much of a fisherman whatsoever so I'm proud of him for being adventurous and trying new things. I really don't have a lot to say about it I just loved that he went b/c my dad and brothers are all big fishers and he's actually gone with my bro. Brent a few times so I appreciate him trying new things.

As I am blogging this little post I asked him, "What can I say about your experience?" He just said very bluntly....."it was cold." ha ha I had to pry a little more info out of him. He actually didn't catch any fish....no body in the group did but at least he can say he has gone ice fishing. He said over all he had a good time. It was an experience and the company was good :) Check him out drilling-

(friends) Tyler, Jeremy & Nathan