The Big Move...

Wow! What a lot of work! I never realized just how much stuff we had or how hard it would be to load it all up with a 2 year old and a newborn... not to mention they were both sick at the time. Thanks to ALL the help from friends, family and ward members...we NEVER would have gotten everything done without them. The day before we left Rexburg we loaded our stuff on the truck only to find that 1/2 of it didn't fit! (I told you we had a lot of stuff!) Luckily for us, Justin's wonderful brother, Tim, and his wife (Heather) and daughter (Josie) drove up from Utah at a moments notice arriving 5am on moving day with an additional truck and trailer! What a generous thing to do! It was a LOT of work, but we finally made it!

Moving...

2 weeks until the big move! Didn't realize how much time it takes to pack with a newborn and a toddler. I'll keep you posted just as soon as we get settled!!!

Elijah's Blessing

Elijah Wendell Oswald was blessed by his dad on Sunday, Aug. 16th in Rexburg, Idaho. It was a beautiful blessing with a promise of good health, righteousness and a happy life. It was so special to have many of our family and friends participate. We know it was a sacrifice for some to travel such great distances.

Me and Eli (Yes.. that's me!) 4 Generations... Me, Mom, Grandma Nelson, Eli

Eli with Grandma and Grandpa Meier (left) and Grandma and Grandpa Oswald (right)

Eli with Great Grandma Nelson (My Grandma) and Great Grandma Casper (Justin's Grandma) How special this was!!!

Kelli's Family (all except Dad Hover)

Saturday (the day before) in Idaho Falls with Staci, Michael, Nicole and Mylie

Oswald Family Reunion...

2 weeks after Eli joined our family we were off to Schofield, UT. for the Oswald family reunion. My father-in-law, Bob, was asked to oversee the Boy Scout camp there this summer and was able to arrange a weekend for all of us to have the place to ourselves. Because Elijah is so new, we were able to stay in the only cabin they had on the grounds. It was quite nice to have hot running water, a bed and toilets. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE to camp the "real" way... but with a newborn and a toddler this was the way to go. We spent the weekend eating, fishing, eating, boating, eating, playing games, eating etc. What a FUN bunch the Oswalds are!!!

Each family wore matching shirts Saturday. We chose to do camo :)

A Few of Our Favorites...

Our friend, and amazing photographer, Brendi, took these adorable pics of Eli and Estin. (Eli didn't feel like being naked for most of 'em) Eli is only a few days old. These are a few of our favorites... it's hard to choose!

Brothers...

Zoo

Can you believe it! This was Justin's first trip to the zoo... and let me tell you the Idaho Falls zoo is one to see if you've never been. :) It actually was better than I thought. I was expecting deer, birds and reptiles, but surprisingly there was a lot more to see! Estin had a blast! I love that he's at an age to appreciate this kind of thing... Eli on the other hand, I think we wore him out!

Drumroll Please....

Our Boys...

Can you tell who's who?....Crazy huh!!!

BABY OSWALD has arrived!! His name has not!

On Tuesday night, 7-21, during a ward function Kelli felt as though she broke her water but wasn't sure, we went home and gave Estin a bath and put him to bed, shortly after, Kelli went to pick up a toy Estin left in the tub, then she KNEW she had broken her water. Grandma Meier came over and we were off to the hospital! Kelli was in her bed at 10pm, epidural at 1:00am and at 5:45am Kelli started pushing... at 6:04am little baby Oswald was here! 6lbs 12oz 19.5 inches. Baby had to remember to breathe all the time but he figured it out. Mother and Baby are doing well! Thanks for all of your calls, texts and visits over the last little while. We are truly fortunate to have you all!

Proud Mommy

Proud Daddy

WHAT! He's coming HOME with us?

The new and improved, Oswald Family with a new upgrade!

This is truly a wonderful day for our Family. We feel so blessed to have this little one with us now.