Michaelangelo ain't got nothing on me!

February's art work
T-rex paper-bag puppet, paper mache dinosaur, dinosaur nest, dinosaur skeleton with popsicle sticks, Tatumsaurus Colors book, and on her lap the dictionary she made for daddy!

Tatum Tag!

1- Where were you when you first found out you were pregnant?
At my in-laws house. We were living with them in St. George, Ut.

2- Who was with you?

Ben.

3- How did you find out that you were pregnant?

Home pregnancy test.

4- What was your first reaction to finding out you were pregnant?

Super excited, tears and I ran out with the dripping test to show my mother-in-law. She didn't know what it was.

6- Who was the first person you told?

Ben was with me, then I told my mother-in-law. I actually waited a week to tell my parents, we went to see them for Easter and I surprised them with the news in an Easter egg, my brothers were there as well.

7-Did you plan to get pregnant?

Yes, it was a long time coming.

8-Was everybody happy for you?

Ecstatic!!

9- Did you go out and celebrate?

Of course, Outback!

10- Did you want to find out the sex?
.

No question. Yes.

11- What was the sex?

Female.

12-Did anyone throw you a baby shower?

Yes

13- If yes, who?

My sisters-in-law, in St. George, joint shower with Sara Bunker. I had another shower in Redlands that my mom and aunts put together!

14- Did you get any outfits at the baby shower that you just knew you weren't going to put on your baby?

Yes, I was picky about her clothes.

15- How much weight did you gain?

12 lbs

16- Did you lose all of the weight that you gained?

Yes.

17- Did you get a lot of stretch marks?

Yes.

18- What did you crave the most?

?

19- Did you crave anything crazy?

No, no midnight runs.

20- Who or what got on your nerves the most?

My insulin.

21- Were you married at the time?

Yes.

22- Did you have any complications during your pregnancy?

Diabetes.

23- Where were you when you went into labor?

Chili's Restaurant. We were getting in our last night as a family of two before my scheduled inducement the next morning.

24- Did your water break?

No.

25- Who drove you to the hospital?

Ben.

26- Did you go early or late?

Late

27- Who was in the room with you when you gave birth?

Ben.

28- Was it video taped?

No way.

29- Did you have any drugs for the pain?

Yes, epidural.

30-Did you go Natural or have a c-section?

Natural.

31- What was your first reaction after giving birth?

Overwhelmed with joy, nervous whenever she left the room.

32- How big was the baby(s)?

6 lbs 1o oz. , 19 inches long, 20 with her mohawk

33- Did your Husband cry?

Yes, like a baby.

34- What did you name the baby(s)?

Tatum Sue

37- Did the baby(s) have any complications?

No, beautiful and healthy.

38- How old is your baby today?

3 years, 4 months

39- When is the next one(s) coming?
He's here



40-If you could, would you do it all over again?

Without a question.

Not to be left out...

		Ben Bunker - Feb 22, 2009 Tatum has received several blessings recently: a Father's blessing before she began the school year, and several blessings when she was sick. Each time, we explained to her what was going to happen and why I would be holding my hands on her head. It seemed as though she grasped onto the idea with relative ease. Today after church, Tricia was to be set apart as a primary leader. We went to the Bishop's office and the Bishop and I laid our hands on Tricia's head to set her apart as such. We explained that Tricia would be getting a blessing just like Tatum got a blessing recently. She understood. Shortly after the blessing began, it seems as though Tatum was feeling like she wasn't helping much...not to be left out, she came over and whispered, "I helping mommy" and placed her hand on mommy's chest in order to help give the blessing. She kept her hand there for the duration of the blessing.

Isn't it 'sweet'!

Tatum's Valentines for her class, she worked really hard signing her name on all 20 cards!

Lincoln was thrilled he got to celebrate!

The kids always sing, "Yo ho Yo ho a pirate's life for me," when they are on this 'boat.' I love that some of the girls commandeered it today.

She really was in a good mood this day, maybe the crown was too tight!?!

Examining her loot, she really loved the giving and RECEIVING of this whole Valentine thing!

Dali, Picasso or Bunker you choose

Pre-school Art February 2009

Pre-school Art January 2009

" I don't want to go to bed..."

1. Bath (6:30 ish), jammies
2. Books and/or puzzles ( Lincoln goes to bed)
3. Snack and milk
4. Watch show (1/2 hour)
5. Use potty
6. Brush teeth
7. Say prayers
8. Hug and kisses for dad and mom
9.Tiptoe in room (shared room), climb up ladder
10. Tuck her in with white blanket, snuggle ducky
11. Make sure all friends are there
Friends include: Ducky, new duck, Peanut, baby Peanut, pink elephant, Dumbo, Pluto, baby Panda
12. Drink milk, then takes one more "Last drink"
13. Slap high-five
14. Knuckles
15. Hug
16. Kiss
17. Mommy, " Good night, I love you, sleep good, see you in the morning"
18. Tatum, "Good night"

Planetarium

Tatum's pre-school had a field trip here. It was a relaxing morning that took me back to my Astronomy class at BYU, can anyone say naptime? Lights dimmed. Faint stars. Perfect temperature.