Welcome Baby Claire!

About a week before Thanksgiving 2014,  Bethany called me and asked if I could come to Portland to spend the following weekend with her.   Sean needed to make a quick trip with his dad to California as his Grandpa was very sick and would pass away soon.   He would only be gone a couple days and Bethany hoped that the baby would wait to come until he got back, but if I was there she would feel secure knowing she had support just in case.   Sure enough, as Sean was getting ready to leave with Adair and his dad at about 6pm, Bethany had a few contractions.   After he had been gone for about 1-2 hours the contractions were getting stronger and regular.   Hannah and I arrived about 8pm just in time to record the contractions and then at about 10pm Bethany decided it was time head to the hospital.   After an hour of walking the hospital halls she was dilated to 5cm and baby Claire arrive just a few hours later at about 3am, November 22.    Wow!   I was amazed how smoothly and quickly it all went!   Bethany was so calm the entire time!   I kept Sean updated via pictures, texts and videos.   It was so exciting!   Hannah slept on the couch and when Bethany was getting ready to push, I woke her up so she could experience her niece being born.  It was a fun special girls weekend together.   I loved being there for the birth and taking care of Bethany, eventhough she didn't require much.    I was so proud of her!  

 Can you believe she is 9 month pregnant??!!  This was taken just before we left for the hospital. 

 Looking way to happy to be in labor! 

 After a full week of school and seminary this girl could sleep anywhere! 

 Claire Marie Cudahy born November 22, 2014.  7 lb 3 oz and 20 inches long.  So beautiful! 

Summer fun

Preston finished up baseball season at the end of season parent -kid game.   

He was a pitcher and outfielder.   

 Trip to Seattle on Bremerton Ferry...beautiful Seattle skyline.  

 We spent several days on Lake Steilacoom at McNaughtons and the kids had soo much fun tubing, swimming and kayaking.

 Preston with his cool big cousins, Troy and Justin.  

OUR First Official Family Reunion

In July, we had 4 wonderful days on the Oregon Coast at Waldport...rented a beautiful home on the beach which had lovely amenities...hot tub, game room, two living rooms and of course the beach!   We attended the cute little Waldport Branch on Sunday and walked through the town antique shops a couple times.   Preston found a new hobby of skim boarding which was so fun and we also hopped down to Florence for a ride on the Sand Dunes.   What a blessing to all be together again!  

 Yummy Sunday Dinner with Dad's teriyaki salmon, rice and veggies.   Bethany made up our menu and we all took turns cooking which made everything fun and easy and stress free!

 Baby Adair was a star attraction!

Happy 4th

Preston and Braden helping build the huge wall---each block weighs 65 pounds.   The construction is beginnning!

 Christian was barely home from his mission and so we had some friends over for the 4th...Emily flew in from Provo that morning.   It was a fun time complete with a girls time getting ready!