Changing Everyday

Today I really noticed how much Owen has grown and changed since we first laid eyes on him.  He is much more alert during the day and even spent a few hours just looking up at me.  Yesterday at his check up he weighed in at 6 pounds 13 oz.  So he has really put on the weight over the past few days.  With the added weight his face and body is really started to fill out and he's getting nice full checks.  With the extra food comes extra diapers.....I think yesterday he pee peed on himself it least 5 times.  So we had many out fit changes throughout the day yesterday.  I just have to laugh!  Tonight when I gave him his bottle he sat up and with one hand he held the bottle and with the other he gripped my finger.  That was so sweet and I know every soon he will want to hold his own bottle.  I call him my big boy and it really seems to fit. Oh how we love this boy!

After our check up yesterday- completely worn out

He decided last night that he no longer likes to be swaddled 

and kicks off the covers when he's bundled up

 

Owen once he gets a full belly

Holding his head up - He loves his bath 

and baby massaage time

This is for you Anjoli!

 

My Daddy was not happy about this

But my Mommy thought it was so sweet

Cousin came to visit

Today we had Owen's Grandad, Mrs. Sue, Aunt Michelle and his baby cousin Tyler over for a visit.  Owen and Tyler are just six months apart.  I have a feeling that very soon they are going to be big pals.  We had such a laugh when trying to get them to sit together for a pic. We ended up laying them down on the chair.  So it looks like Tyler is holding Owen.

It was a nice visit with the family....And they brought us Cheesecake!  Can't wait to dig into that here in a minute!  You know I am getting better when I am excited about food :)

Owen Gets Kisses!

James and I  really weren't sure how Emma and Leo would react to Owen, but the dogs have been wonderful.  Thankfully they have been very calm these past 2 weeks and everyone is getting their new routines down.  Leo just wants to kiss him all over!  Emma is a lot less interested most days, but she knows he is part of the pack now and accepts him.  She lays in his room by the rockers while he takes his bottles.  Here is a short video of  Owen getting his puppy kisses from Leo.

YouTube Video: Puppy Kisses

George Owen Has Arrived!

Hello Everyone,

Sorry we have been out of touch for so long.  It's been a crazy little ride, but we wanted to let you all know we are home, resting and recovering.  We have had some really great moments over the past 2 weeks.  Can you believe we have taken over 150 pictures in the past 2 weeks?  When you have time check us out.  Owen is such a joy and we can hardly wait to see what lies ahead.

SnapFish Photo Gallery

He weighed in at 6lbs 4 oz today

and 20 inches long.  Healthy check up!

Love,
Amanda, James & Owen

21 Days And Counting!

Hello Everyone,

Yes,  we are on the 21 day count down starting today!  James and I were able to cover a lot of ground the past few days and despite me not feeling well.  We have our selected Pediatrician finally, the nursery is 100% completed  and we were able to schedule the C-Section for Jan 29th.  So we have been very busy, but everything is coming together and just in just the nick of time.  I told you all that I would let you know how I was feeling at 8 months.  Boy, what a major difference from 7 months to 8 months.  There are too many changes to even comment on and some of which are not so hot, but  the biggest (hahaha) and most positive change is that I am feeling ready to welcome Baby O into the world now.  When we got the official word today from the Dr that he was scheduling us for the 29th, we were just so relieved and excited to have a plan.  I think I'm too excited to think about how scared I really am about going under the knife while awake.  So, in order to prepare I am going to get out my big girl pants and "Man Up" as James would say.  Anjoli will arrive on the 21st and be here on my 30th Birthday!  What a great way to turn 30!  I am really excited to have her here with me and I know she will be a great help and distraction from my fears.

This was taken back in 2007 at the construction site at James' job.

I was just kidding around, but this is my motivaion to "Man Up"

And it makes me laugh.

Here I am 3 years later and over 8 months along.

Cheer! Only 3 weeks to go!

Love,

Amanda & James

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

We had a very low key Christmas just James, the dogs and myself.  We opened a few gifts and had a nice breakfast at home, before heading over to Nora and Danny's for Christmas dinner.  It was a very relaxing day and from what everyone says, Christmas and the Holiday's will never be the same once the little guy arrives.  However, we are looking forward to those late nights, when we get to build toys with tiny screw drivers and set  traps to keep him from snooping on Santa.

 We hope you all had a Merry Christmas
and we wish you all the best in 2010!

Love,
Amanda & James