Memorial Day Weekend 09

Troy's Blessing

I'm pretty late posting this, but better late than never. Troy was blessed on March 29, here in freezing Utah. It was great because the in-laws got to come out and visit and meet Troy for the very first time. We had a fun time with Jason Swims, who also made it to the blessing. I can't believe how fast time flies because it was less than two years ago that we were blessing Rheagan!






What a proud papa! (he looks kinda angry...but he's just really cold!)



It was just like yesterday

Troy McKay Goddard

Troy was born on January 12 at 1:21 pm. I was in labor for only about six hours total but never felt a single contraction thanks to an immediate epidural. It was a much easier experience compared to Rheagan's delivery. He weighed 7 lb. 13 oz. and was 21 inches long. He came out a bit jaundiced so we had to take him back to the doctor's everyday for six days to keep getting shots in his foot to test his billirubin score. The doctor eventually sent home a bilibed (a tanning bed type thing that fits in his crib) which he stayed in for about three days 24/7 until his score came down. Now he is two weeks old and is a perfect and healthy baby. He has really dark features compared to Rheagan with his dark hair, and almost black eyes. I think he is a spitting image of James right now. He has dimples on both cheeks and is sure to be a heartbreaker one day!

Rheagan absolutely loves her little brother and calls him "Choo". She likes to help feed him by holding the bottle to his mouth, and assisting when changing his diaper. Sometimes she loves him a little too much when hugging and kissing him so we have to make sure she doesn't smother him unintentionally...lol. So, everyone loves little Troy and he's proving to be a perfect addition to our family!