Our New Arrival!

Announcing!

Connor James Nelson

March 5, 2009 8:07 pm

6 lbs, 4 oz.

21.5 inches long

(More pics--though he is a cone head in these... HERE)

Time from arrival at hospital to delivery: 59 minutes

Drugs: None (well until after he arrived, then they kicked in... um--too late!)

We are all home, and doing very well! I will keep you all updated, and have more pics soon! I just wanted to get this out there!

Yeah! A new skill!

Do you like the new blogger template? I made it! I learned how this afternoon, and I am super excited! See the papers and string and everything? I even designed those! If anyone is interested, I would be willing to help them do a new blog background! Let me know!

Brooke

Update and an early Valentines Day!

Update:

As of yesterday I am dilated to 1 1/2 cm. Not a huge deal, except for the fact that things are progressing! And now I have proof, besides the pain, uncomfortable nights, and swollen feet! Yeah for me! So my doctor thinks a few more weeks!

And cute matt got these for me for Valentines day! Early yes, but very much appreciated! Yeah!

Getting ready for baby...

So I have been in a whirlwind mood--getting everything ready. I realize that this is a typical expectant mother thing, but with Blake, we didn't do anything... and I do mean ANYTHING. I had him 5 weeks early, so we didn't even have a car seat and matt spent the whole time I was in the hospital shopping for everything we needed. I decided that I was not going to do that this time.

So I have spent the last month washing all of Blake's useable old things (old sounds nasty, but they are still new looking). Connor (the name we are trying out so far) has a closet full of clothes ready for him, and 2 outfits for the hospital... Who knows what he will end up wearing. In addition to nesting, I am also indecisive... LUCKY MATT. His crib is set up and ready for him (or for mama bear, as Blake likes to tuck his bear in at night there). The car seat is ready, and clean (and has curious george in it--again another Blake thing).

All we have to do is paint his room (chocolate brown I think) and we are set! Yesterday I got bored and made these frames for his room... So easy! Took me about 15 minutes a piece. Under $10! I love a good deal!

Sorry about the crappy pics, I tried to fix them, but it didn't work so well. Just know that the colors DO match, and they match the bedding.

Anywho, 34 days and counting.... Wish me luck!

Brooke

News in a few Layouts!

Okay, in the grand tradition that is me (lately) I have been a blog poster pooper! I have been so busy with Xmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, the pregnancy, and my store that I totally don't even think about the personal blog! Not that anyone out there is reading it, but I figure if I post a few layouts, you can see what we (and I) have been up to!

My friend Chelcee and I created this kit and I made a layout to demonstrate what you can do with it. This is a picture that Blake insisted we take. (He is very bossy all of a sudden...hmmmm.)

My mom has an all santa clause tree, so Blake and I made this ornament for the tree. So that every time he goes up there, he runs to find it. Thank you Target for having such cute ideas (all done up in a package so I don't have to be creative, and all I have to do is assemble, and look like I am the best mom in the world...)

This is the first year that Blake has even cared about the snow. Last year he was almost 2, but he just didn't care. Finally, he cares about Santa Clause, and snow, and treats... and snowmen. So this is Blake in the snow. Outside shoveling (with his own shovel) with Matt. Thank goodness I have boys/men in my life to take care of the dirty (cold, heavy) work!

Merry Christmas Everyone! Blake got an art easel from Santa, and a ton of art supplies. He even got his first play doh (yes, I have been an abusive mother and made him wait--he didn't know what it was until 3 days ago! Now he is hooked!).

Anyway, we hope your holidays are/were fabulous! We love you guys!

Oh--and a baby update. Due date is now March 11 (but probably early again, like I said in a previous post). We are expecting sometime in February. Still a boy, and the names have changed to either Connor or James... Jack is out. Sorry Jack... Hit the Road.

It's a...

Boy!!!!!

So far we are thinking Jack or James for the name, but knowing us--that will change! Yeah!

We are super excited!

quick post...

Today I felt the baby kick! Much sooner than with Blake. I guess I know what I am feeling for this time! I find out what I am having on October 21, so I will post again soon!

brooke