Welcome Baby Easton!

We welcomed Easton Trent Dorius to the family on June 16, 2010 (his due date) at 3:26 am. He weighed 6 lbs. 6 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long! I had a scheduled induction the night before (June 15th). I got to the hospital at 8:00 pm and the Pitocin was started at 9:00 pm. By 11:00 pm, I had my epidural and life was good. By around 3:00 am, I was fully dilated and pushed for 15 min. In fact, the doctor almost didn't make it in time. By the time he made it, Easton's head was out and he was able to deliver the rest of his body. My wonderful friend, Akemi Reynolds, was able to be my Labor and Delivery nurse and needless to say, she was happy that Dr. Lunt made it just in the knick of time!

We are all so happy to have Easton join our family. All of his siblings can not get enough of him. They constantly want to give him kisses and hold him--even Grant! I am so grateful that they love him and have welcomed him with open arms. When we brought Easton home from the hospital, Grant went up to Easton, in his carseat, and said, "Hi, my name is Grant!" It was the cutest thing!

I don't know what it is about having a newborn in the home, but there is something very magical and spiritual about the whole experience. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to raise this little guy. He has been such a great baby thus far. He sleeps alot, eats really well and is happy when he is awake.

Kerry at 40 weeks (the day I went to the hospital).

Let the fun begin!

Welcome to the world, little one!


Easton was born with so much vernix on his legs. The nurses said that hadn't seen that much before!

Easton is the littlest one in the bunch! He only weighed 6 lbs. 6 oz.; Allison was 6 lbs. 14 oz.; McKay was 7 lbs. 12 oz.; and Grant was 6 lbs. 10 oz.

Awwwww...the wonderful Dr. Lunt! He is such a fabulous Doctor!

So peaceful and precious...

The proud parents!

Daddy loves to hold Easton!

All 4 kids!

The new and improved Dorius family!

Proud Grandma and Grandpa Blad

Allison couldn't be more excited to have this new little baby around. I have to fight her to get a chance to hold him! :)

McKay loves to hold Easton too! I know that he will be a wonderful big brother to him.

Grant's face says it all. He smothers Easton with kisses and hugs all day long.

Sweet little bundle of joy!

Resting in the hospital

What a cutie!

Cutest kid in the nursery! We are a little biased though.

Mommy and Easton just before we left the hospital to go home!

Easton ready for his first ride in his carseat! How exciting!

Once we got home, the kids could not stop staring at their new baby brother!

McKay's 6 yr. old pictures (April 2010) plus a few of Grant!

After many attempts to take McKay's 6 yr. old pictures (had to reschedule due to rain, wind and hives), we finally had a beautiful day! We threw Grant (2 1/2 yrs old) in a few pictures with McKay too since they are both super cute boys and brothers! The same friend, Shawna Iverson, that took the pictures of Allison also took these pics too! She is great!

Allison: 10 yr. old pictures (April 2010)

After Allison's birthday, we decided to get her yearly pictures taken. My friend, Shawna Iverson, took them and I think they turned out wonderful! I can't believe how grown-up Allison is getting. My one and only little girl is growing up right before my eyes! UGH! She is such a beautiful girl, inside and out, and I love her very much. She has the most beautiful blue eyes!

HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY ALLISON! (March 16th)

We had a couple of parties to celebrate Allison's10th birthday...a family party and then her friend party (she only gets one on even years). So, pardon all of the pictures, but we had so much fun and I want Allison to remember all the fun we had. We decided to do a LUAU for her friend party. I can honestly say that I have never had so much fun planning a birthday party. Everything turned out even more fun than I thought it would. The kids all responded well--I think 10 years old is the perfect age for birthday parties. I didn't have to keep reminding all the kids to listen and stop goofing off--they were all so well behaved! Grandma and Grandpa Dorius were there to celebrate with us too, which was so fun!Allison with her decorated brownines--we are not huge cake fans in our house.

Allison with her gifts from her family.

Our family all dressed up for the LUAU.

All the kids at the party!

Allison doing the beach ball relay.

Allison doing the BEACH dress-up relay.

The wet-sponge relay.

Can't forget about the Limbo! Go Allison!!!!

Of course, we had to have Hawaiian Haytacks. It also happens to be one of Allison's favorite meals.

The kids eating their Hawaiian Haystacks and fruit kabobs, along with their Hawaiian Punch.

Here we are singing Happy Birthday to Allison! She is like her mom and loves Dairy Queen Ice Cream cakes!

Opening presents.

After the party, Allison and Holland posed for a picture by the palm tree.

Allison, we are so glad that you are our daughter! We couldn't ask for a better one. You love life, your family and the Lord. Thanks for being you. WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!

Grandma Dorius' 70th Birthday SURPRISE!

To celebrate Grandma Dorius' 70th Birthday (March 9), we surprised her by traveling to Salt Lake and showing up at the Conference Center (where she is a tour guide)! The look on her face was priceless when all of her children and grandchildren walked the door. Grandma and Grandpa then gave us a tour of the Conference Center and afterwards we headed to Grandma's house (where we decorated for a party) and ate dinner. It was a wonderful surprise for a wonderful lady!All of the Dorius clan sitting in the Confernce Center.

Our big group going up the escalator on the tour.


Happy 70th Birthday to Grandma!!!!!



Traditional Grandma Dorius' decorating for her children's birthdays (streamers & signs hanging from chandelier). We just had to try to duplicate it for old times sake.

Grandma Dorius talking about the Plan of Happiness and being together as a family forever as part of her Family Home Evening lesson. It was a special lesson--we are so glad that we could be there to celebrate with her.