Pumpkin Patch 2009

Baylor picked out a pumpkin for himself and 2 little pumpkins for Adeline. We are going to carve sometime this week hopefully with Wes & Sarah.

8 Hour Day at Texas Children's Hospital

Baylor had another yearly bone marrow biopsy today to check the condition of his bone marrow production. It's been low for some time. He still gets put to sleep for these procedures thank goodness. I hear they're pretty painful. Adeline had some things done today too. We had to take blood & do a cheek swab to see if she matched her big brother for bone marrow transplant if that is ever needed. Whew these days are tiring. Got here at 8:00. Baylor goes back for his anesthesia at 2:00. We're all starving because Bay can't eat. Except for Adeline who eats to her heart's delight & now weighs 14 pounds at 9 weeks! haha
Baylor was a trooper today. They have to put the IV in his hand always, but today the nurse missed the first try & had to do it over. That sucked. Can't wait to go home.

Cracking Ourselves Up!

We were trying to get Adeline to laugh tonight, but ended up making ourselves laugh more!

Adeline 2 Months

Baseball Time Again!

Baylor is back to playing baseball. This is actually our first year on pitching machine because he had to skip all of last year with his arm surgery. He's on a team with his friend Kanon this year. So stinkin cute!

Fun Bath Time

Who doesn't love a bath? :)

Adeline Almost 2 Months!

She had her 2 month doctor visit today. I can't believe it's been 2 months! She is a chunky 13 pounds, and, yeah, I mean chubster!! She isn't very long so double chin & leg rolls galore. I love it. And here I am calling the dr office every couple of weeks because I'm not sure she's getting enough breastmilk! I don't like that I can't measure. Her doctor today told me to quit calling about that..haha!

Forgotten Video of Baylor

This is for all of those out there that don't get to see Baylor talk much. He does, believe it or not! Ughh so painfully shy. This was in February when we told him I was pregnant. We also thought the baby was boy back then because I say baby brother in the video. Oops we were wrong!

We Needed a Campfire!

Aunt Shirley


Aunt Shirley and Uncle Win


Johnny, Win and Uncle Mick


Adam even tried to get in on the guitar playing. Maybe it would have been helpful if he knew a song. For those of you who were there.... who can name this tune in 9 notes???? Oh, "leaving on a jet plane"! No, "every rose has it's thorn"! hahahaha! Oh, Adam. I love him! :)

Fun in Lake Charles

We went to Lake Charles this weekend for Adam's Aunt Shirley's 70th birthday. It was lot of fun.
Baylor, Adeline & I got to sleep late and lounge around most of the morning with Perky while Daddy with much determination tried to wait out the rain to play golf! No luck!
Everyone listened to the talented ones in the family play guitar & sing. We got to see some friends and everyone got to meet Adeline.
Aunt Shirley & Uncle Win sang a duet (video to come) & Adam's dad even got in on the singing!

Visitors

Little Adeline has had many visitors! Some are pictured here, but of course we love everyone who came to see us & forgot to get pictures of all of them!

Adeline 1 month

One Month

Adeline is 1 month old! Dang it goes by fast. Here are a few things that make me happy...
1. Baylor adores her & really acts his age when he's around her. No silly shyness & very loving and responsible! I love him more than ever!
2. Nursing her is suddenly a breeze after much, much frustration. Hallelujah!
3. My husband is wonderful hubby, but, more importantly, a wonderful dad. He always has been, just proved it even more this month!
4. I have the most thoughtful, loving friends and family. Everyone has been so helpful and showed so much love through all of this pregnancy & new baby business. I still can't believe it :)
5. I have learned I get more relaxed as I get older--a good thing. I don't want to go back to work, just stay here with Adeline. And I don't get quite so stressed if I can't put her down to clean something up. It's OK! And holding her is more fun anyway!

This is the Life

I've decided I was too young when I had Baylor. Why, you ask? I just didn't appreciate it anything like I do now with Adeline. I love sitting here with her and doing nothing else. We go for walks around the neighborhood and take naps. It's so nice. I guess it would be totally different if I had bad babies. haha I definitely want to do this again now. Poor adam-- he's not too sure about a third kid!

First Day of 2nd Grade

Baylor started 2nd grade today! whoa, where did 7 years go? Now he's starting to make fun of me because I say, " I can't believe you're (fill in blank)". Like when I said I can't believe you're starting 2nd grade!
Here is a picture of him & his 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Scott.
And, we decided Adeline was apparently bored with this school business as you can see in the picture!

4 Wheeler Safety Lesson

Baylor has been riding his 4 wheeler that we share with his cousin, Braden. We haven't been able to ride in a while because of his arm surgery, so he wants to ride it every day. Mom says he needs to wear his helmet because it really looks like he's going to flip every time he turns. Daddy insists he is not & there's no need for a helmet so I can't watch. Adam always, always realizes that I'm right in due time. Yesterday, Baylor didn't flip (thank goodness), but he did run into the mailbox & fell off. Now he has a little strawberry & bump on his head. No harm done, except that they now have to listen to me and wear the helmet. Thank you very much :)

It's Been 2 Weeks

Adeline is 2 weeks old already!I can't believe it. She is getting sweeter and sweeter, of course. Yesterday Adam protested bows on her head when I tried to buy one. I bought it anyway, and she wore it today. And what does he say when he sees her? He said "Aww she looks cute!" Crazy daddy!
Baylor is in love with his baby sister. I can't wait for her to know who he is.

Adeline's 1st Day

Adeline finally made her arrival! She came out with a healthy set of lungs. 8 lb 7oz and 19 inches long. Adam said he was in love immediately. It took Baylor a while to warm up because there were lots of people in the room, but then he couldn't get enough of her. More pictures to come!

Baby Adeline's Birthday is Coming!

Well, we certainly didn't think she would hold out this long, but she did. Adeline is scheduled to be here tomorrow morning. I have the strangest feelings about it, which I thought was weird, but then Adam told me today he felt weird so I felt better! haha I'm afraid to see her. I have this fear that something will be wrong. I wish now we had done the 4D ultrasound. I would be more at ease I think. I wonder how people did this long ago with no technological equipment. Nerves, nerves, nerves!!

Great Friday Fun

We had a great night with Nichole & Pat and Kindal & B.J. last night. We don't see them enough. You would think we live hours away (no, 40 minutes)! We grilled homemade pizzas & Kindal made ice cream in her ice cream maker. Yum! I miss hanging out. Lots of kid talk for the girls-don't know what those boys chatted about, but it was a great time :)