he's here!

my nephew is finally here. all 9 pounds 7 ounces of him! he is just beautiful and has blue eyes and blonde hair. i am so glad he is here safe and sound. and, laurin did an awesome job, no anxiety attacks, no passing out, no retarded hands, no lying on the floor in the fetal position, and no emotional breakdowns. i must say, she shocked us all (including herself, i'm sure) with how gracefully she handled everything and i am so so proud of her.

the first pic. michael, the proud new daddy, escorting little avery down to the nursery.


meeting the grandmas (and the rest of the fam) for the first time.


laurin doing great in recovery.


sweet baby avery right after his first bath in the nursery.


watching for his mommy from the nursery window. so sweet.


and no birthday would be complete without a surprise visit from none other than buzz lightyear himself (insert laser shooting sound).


lots more pictures coming so stay tuned!

shopping for my nephew

...as I count down the hours until my c-section tomorrow. :)





Rock n' Roll Bath Squirties



Music



Lukey needs me...more shopping later. :)

WHOOOHOOO!

Laurin just called and told me what she's having!

I will wait and let her spill the beans, but I am SO EXCITED!!!!

Let the shopping begin!!!

my niece or nephew

How sweet is this picture of my little niece or nephew that is due this December?? I think this sonogram picture was taken at about 12-14 weeks and it just amazes me that the baby is already sucking his/her thumb. Adorable :) I guess this little one is taking after his/her mommy already...Laurin was a serious thumb sucker for what seemed like FOREVER. I remember her walking around the house with her thumb all pruney (sp?) and wrinkly from sucking it all day. Haha!

We should find out in the next few weeks if it's a boy or a girl. My official guess is GIRL. We shall see!

Congrats Laurin and Michael!!