Baby Williams Makes 3...and now 4

Our Babies

2009-12-16T16:45:00.003-06:00

(that started out as a donut)

Here are just a few more pictures of the kids. Price loves his new baby sister and is so good with her. We had her newborn pictures taken this morning and I can't wait to see how they turned out. Hopefully there is at least one good one of them both! We are adjusting to life with two under two (definitely more of a challenge). I know exactly what people mean now when they say you aren't truly a parent until you have more than one child. I have to admit I've had my moments of doubt, and I know I will continue to. But all in all it is such a blessing!

She's Here!!!

2009-12-05T09:46:00.004-06:00

Here are some pictures of our new arrival. Phoebe Kate Williams made her debut at 12:37pm Friday, December 4th. She weighed in at 7 lbs 3 oz and was 19.5 inches long. I know that might not sound small to some people, but I never dreamed I would have a baby under 8 lbs! She looks so tiny to me! So far all is going well. The second c-section was even easier and less painful than the first. Phoebe is a good eater (hopefully she will stay that way!)...Here are some pictures and I will post more soon.

Coming Soon....

2009-03-12T20:18:00.002-05:00

I am trying to get some time to sit down and update this thing. I have been terrible! In my defense, we were out of town and as soon as we returned we starting packing and moving. Also, in the meantime, Price has gotten 5, yes 5, new teeth at one time! Fun fun fun!!! Anyway, here he is helping me pack for our trip to Utah. I will post more and tell you all about it soon!

Sleepy Head Gives In...

2009-01-28T17:52:00.005-06:00

What a day this has been! Things were off to a good start this morning. I was cleaning around the house and Price was playing with a new toy from Christmas. He was actually entertaining himself for the first time this week. All was as it should be. Then the blind spots started. Now, I used to get migraines all the time, so I knew all too well what this meant. But, I haven't had one in about 7 years so I was hoping I was wrong and maybe I just had something in my eye. Nope. Horrible sickness was soon upon me. Chance had to cancel all his appointments and come home. He was pretty far away so Stephanie came and took care of Price until he could get here. I will spare you the grusome details, but I was on my death bed for about 4 hours and am still feeling pretty weak and nauseous.

I should also mention that Price is teething, so he is a far cry from his normal happy go lucky self. This didn't help the situation at all. Not only does he have to be rocked to sleep, but evidently I am the only one who can do the job properly. Needless to say with me under the weather this afternoon he was having nothing to do with a nap. This made for one cranky kid! So, after trying with no luck to get him to take a nap, Chance finally stuck him in his high chair with a toast stick and left the kitchen for about 5 minutes. When he came back this is what he found...

It's such hard work being a baby. Eating that toast stick must have plum worn him out! And regarding the teething...is it normal for eye teeth to come in before the two front teeth? Because his are. He is going to look like a vampire!

Eight Months...Wow!

2009-01-22T21:51:00.004-06:00

I cannot believe how quickly eight months can go by! I was thinking today that we are 2/3 finished with his first year. That seems crazy! It has been the best eight months of my life though. I love this kid more every day. He is such an amazing gift from God. We are truly blessed!

Then (1 month) & now. Where did the time go???

I hope he'll let me rock him to sleep at least until he starts high school :)

Just Hanging Out...

2009-01-21T10:26:00.006-06:00

So, my grandma has the magic touch. All she has to do is hold Price and he's asleep within minutes. Here he is zonked out on his (most annoying) puppy. I'm sure the thing was turned off at the time, because there's no way anyone could go to sleep in the same room as it, even if my grandma was holding them! And this was the first little snow we've had this winter. Chance had to take him out in it, so I bundled him up as quickly as I could and they ran around the front yard. Yeah, I know this doesn't look like much if you live in Utah, but hey, this is Arkansas and we get excited when anything that resembles snow falls from the sky. Look at that talent! He's having a snack and doing his morning stretches...

We started taking big boy baths. That little tub just couldn't contain him anymore. He's so long! Anyway, he loves the tub and playing with his toys! Dad went crazy taking pictures and this is a few of them.

I LOVE these two pictures! He makes the silliest faces...

And I just thought I would say that I love the Boon Frog Pod! It is wonderful. It holds everything and makes for really easy clean-up of bathtub toys.

More Christmas Pictures...

2009-01-15T20:17:00.007-06:00

Sorry I am so slow at getting all of these posted. We have had a busy couple of weeks. Then again, when are we not busy?! So here are some more Christmas pictues. Hope no one is getting tired of seeing outdated photos. Also, Price is crawling! It's so cute watching him get around. He is so proud of himself when he gets going. Today I took him to the office with me (I am still working about two days a week until they find my replacement) and he crawled all over the place. I will try to get a video posted soon so everyone can see. Although, we will be there soon so he can show off his mad skills for you in person. Chance also wanted me to tell everyone that he can whistle too. Not on command or anything, but he really can. It's funny! We can't wait to come see everyone! Still have no clue whether we are driving or flying??? Anyway, we will be there one way or another.Above and below are pictures from Christmas night. My dad decided he couldn't wait and had to get Price his first BB gun. It's an official Red Ryder, but don't worry we won't let him shoot it any time soon. He also got a rocking horse from his Grammie and Papa. It makes horse sounds and moves its head and tail. He wasn't too sure about it at first, but it's growing on him.

This is a funny story. We got to my grandparents on Christmas night and realized that in all the hustle and bustle I forgot all of Price's formula at my mom's house. We couldn't go get any either because it was Christmas night and all the stores were closed. I'm sure the pediatrician would die, but this is Price getting his first taste of my grandma's sweet tea (decaf of course). He loved it! By the way, he had already eaten a lot of baby food for dinner so this was not his meal.

Price and his Nana.

Price and Aunt Lydia above. Price and Papa below.This was our first year to put lights on the house. I think Chance did a pretty darn good job, too! This was Price's first black eye. He fell on one of his new toys a couple of days after Christmas. Don't know if you can tell from the picture, but it was pretty swollen and puffy. He took it like a man and hardly cried. I on the other hand didn't take it so well...it broke my heart.

And this has nothing to do with Christmas, but here is what he does when he goes to work with Mommy...lazy bum!

And on a personal note-Mom, I am so sorry! There was not a single picture taken with my camera of Price with him Mimmie on Christmas. I feel like crap! You get the next holiday all to yourself with pictures of you and Price. He can be your Valentine!

Finally...a New Post!

2009-01-12T14:11:00.005-06:00

Ok, I know I'm terrible, but I have good reasons/excuses for not posting in so long. First of all I haven't been at work and that was my only access to the internet. However, as of Saturday we became official adults and got the internet and a home phone line. This may sound silly, but it is really fun and adult-like to have a regular phone at your house. We've just used our cell phones for so long that I had forgotton what it's like. What is the reason for the new phone and home internet you ask? Well, I am offically a STAY AT HOME MOM! Yeah!!! It is so great to finally get to be here with Price and work on the house. Yes, I love to clean! We have been having a really great time. The only problem I've encountered so far is a lack of motivation to put on real clothes and make-up. I just get caught up in what I'm doing, then Price takes a nap and I have to hurry and get things done that I can't do with him awake. Before I know it, it's 4 o'clock and I am still in my pjs with a Courtney Love eye make-up job left from the night before. Anyway, here are some pics from Christmas. We had a lot of fun. I will post more when I get a free minute...

Holiday Happenings...

2008-12-22T11:05:00.007-06:00

Here are some pictures we've taken so far this month. Price has been to see Santa two times and wasn't scared at all. He has also started sitting in a high chair when we go out to eat. He looks like such a big boy at the table! Santa's lap #1...

This is Price with Jin Lu. She is a foreign exchange student from China and lives with some of my dad's friends. We went to the Milltown Community Christmas Party last weekend and she fell in love with Price. We love her too! She is such a doll!Santa's lap #2...I love this picture!This is my cousin Claire who played Gladys in The Best Christmas Pagent Ever. She was soooo cute! "Hey! Unto you a child is born!" If you haven't read the book or seen the play, that is her famous line when she plays the Angel of the Lord. Bravo, Claire!

And here is my sweet angel in front of our Christmas tree...

We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas! We love and miss you all!!!

Price's 1st Turkey Day...

2008-12-01T17:06:00.005-06:00

Here are some pictures from our Thanksgiving dinner. I have to say, I was most thankful for getting to celebrate with so many friends and family members. We were so glad to have Von and Beth there from Utah. Price loved his Uncle Von! We all had a great time, even though we were packed into my house like sardines!

Nana, Chance, Chelsea & Hallie, Beth, and Von Alex, Chloe, and Kaylyn (we asked if he was flirting with them and he said yes ;)
Me and Hallie

Price passed out on Aunt Angela

Beth and Von

Happy 20 Years Dad & Steph...

2008-11-28T08:00:00.003-06:00

On Wednesday my dad & stepmom celebrated their 20th anniversary. We all went to dinner, and my dad surprised Stephanie with diamond ring. Well actually, Price surprised her with it. We tied it to his wrist and he gave it to her.

Website to See our Pics...

2008-11-25T12:51:00.001-06:00

www.pamsorgphotography.com

click on proofing and enter the password price . case sensitive.

6 Months in the Blink of an Eye...

2008-11-24T10:42:00.003-06:00

So, Price turned 6 months on Saturday and I cannot believe how fast time has flown by. It is crazy! Anyway, we got family pictures made that day too. We wanted an up to date photo to send in our Christmas cards. If you get on either of Pam's blogs you can see a few pictures, and once they are loaded on her website I will send you the password so you can see them all. She did the most awesome job as usual! This one is my favorite!

Some New Pictures...

2008-11-21T10:48:00.005-06:00

The future Mr. & Mrs. He never looked big to me until we put him next to baby Hallie!

Playing with his buddy Alex. I love this picture!
Price and Mom taking a nap. He held my hair the whole time.

Mimmie turned 45 on the 10th of this month! Here she is with Lindy, Seth, and Price.

He has started taking his socks off with his teeth. I caught him in the act.

His new hat.

Bundled up for the winter weather. Chance said it reminded him of A Christmas Story when the little boy can't put his arms down.

4 Years Ago Today...

2008-11-06T09:43:00.004-06:00

Today is our 4 year anniversary. Just look at us back then, we looked like babies. Now we're just some old married couple. But I wouldn't have it any other way!

Hallie Sally has Arrived...

2008-11-05T10:14:00.003-06:00

My best friend Chelsea had her baby girl yesterday. Hallie Alyse was born at 11:20 am and weighed 8lbs 2oz. Both mom and baby are doing great! Several months ago, when they picked Hallie as a first name, their son Alex decided her middle name should be Sally. You would ask him what his baby sister's name was going to be, and he would tell you Hallie Sally. Now he says it's Hallie Sally Alyse. It's too cute! Anyway, she is beautiful. I have loved having a boy, don't get me wrong, but seeing all those pink dresses and bows (not to mention shoes) has made me excited to hopefully have a girl one of these days. Congrats Chelsea and Johnny. Baby Hallie is precious!

Fun Saturday...

2008-11-03T12:42:00.002-06:00

Here are some pictures from Saturday. Price took his 1st "big boy bath" in the bathtub with Dad. FYI, Chance doesn't usually bathe with his swimming trunks on, just in case you were wondering. Anyway, Price loved splashing in the water. If you look closely at the second bath picture you can see his two teeth.

These were taken later that day when mom, Lindy, Price and I went to Ozark to eat at this great BBQ restaurant. After that we drove to Paris and went antique shopping at our favorite place.

Little Monkey's 1st Halloween...

2008-11-01T11:00:00.007-05:00

Price's 1st Halloween was so fun! He was the cutest little monkey ever! We went to my mom's for chili dogs like we do every Halloween, and then we took him to my dad's to show off his costume. He got treats from all his grandparents. Mimmie (mom) got him a big Curious George, and Grammie and Papa (steph and dad) got him a monkey book. My grandparents got him a little stuffed monkey too. He loved it! He was a little trooper getting dragged around all over in that costume. Here are some pictures. Unfortunatley, I didn't get any shots of him and my mom, but I did get them together on video, so it's ok.

Price burped in his Papa's face....ha ha ha!

Happy Fall!...

2008-10-30T10:50:00.007-05:00

Here are a few pictures I took of Price last night in our front yard. As you can see he is pretty much sitting on his own!

I am embarrassed to say that I didn't put out any fall/Halloween decorations until Tuesday. Oh well, he won't remember right? I'll do better next year. I will post more pictures of him in his costume tomorrow or Saturday.

Crazy Busy October...

2008-10-28T09:47:00.020-05:00

So it's been almost a month since my last post. I feel bad, but we have been so busy! I will try and catch everyone up...

A couple of weeks ago, when we decided Price wasn't getting any better with his congestion, we went ahead and made the appointment with an ENT at Children's Hospital in Little Rock. Our pediatrician here didn't really think anything was wrong, but told us he would give us a referral if we wanted. I'm glad we took him up on the offer, because there was something wrong. Turns out Price has had reflux all this time. It has caused his adenoids to be enlarged (60% closed off) and his vocal chords to be "floppy". There is some big long term for this, but I can't spell it. Anyway, it is treatable and the doc said 95% of children treated get completely fixed. He is now on Prevacid for the reflux and Rhinocort to shrink his adenoids. He seems to be better already. We will go back in December for another check, and if it's fixed he can come off the Prevacid.

He has started rolling from tummy to back, so now he can go both ways. And, the other night he started getting up on his knees like he's getting ready to crawl. He gets around pretty well just scooting on his tummy. He can't quite sit up alone yet, but he's getting close. I love his little personality, and watching he and Chance play is the best! He squeals and screams and laughs like crazy at his dad. He also loves to pull on hair and earrings.

Tuesday, the 21st was my 26th birthday. I'm starting to feel old already! The weekend before that was the War Eagle Arts and Crafts fair. It is always close to my birthday, so I consider going and shopping one of my favorite presents. I got some really cute stuff this year. The best was this wooden frame. I will have to post a picture of it later, but this is what it says:

Before you were conceived I wanted you.

Before you were born I loved you.

Before you were here an hour I would die for you.

This is the miracle of love."

Isn't that BEAUTIFUL?! I almost cry every time I read it. I have this really good picture that Chance took of me kissing Price that is going to look perfect in it.

And my last story for now: Chance and I took a short trip to Mexico Friday-Saturday so I could get a fill in my Lap-Band. It was so hard to leave Price! He stayed Thursday night with my dad and step-mom, and spent Friday night at our house with my mom. I knew he was in good hands, but just being apart for two nights was almost unbearable. Anyway, the trip was crazy and the travel time itself took forever. We left our house for Tulsa at 5:30am and flew into San Diego. Then we took a shuttle across the border, and went straight to the clinic to get the fill. We stayed the night in Mexico, and were up bright and early the next morning to get back to the airport. It took forever to get back across the border. Then we had a five hour flight that made two other stops, so we ended up back at our house around 10pm Saturday night. Crazy! Then, as if it weren't miserable enough to do all that traveling, something got lodged in my throat before we got on the plane to come home. Evidently it irritated my stomach where the Lap-Band sits, and eventually it became so inflamed that nothing would go down (it hurt just to swallow). I had to wait until Monday afternoon to drive to Northwest AR and see a doctor, so I had no food or water from Saturday afternoon until Monday afternoon. So, long story short, the doctor in NWA doesn't use the x-ray when doing fills/unfills so he poked my with a 3 inch needle about 6 times and dug around until he finally found the port and removed some of the saline. FUN! I usually don't get queasy, but the combo of not having anything in my system and the needle nearly made me pass out on the table. It was horrible, but I think I would have let him cut me open at that point if it meant I could eat and drink! Anyway, all is well now, and on the bright side I've lost 5 lbs. already. I know that was a long story, but I thought it was worth sharing.

So here are some pictures from this month. Hope you enjoy....

These are some of us at the park one Sunday. We met up with Chelsea, Johnny, and Alex to play.

This is Price at my Mom's office. He wouldn't take his fingers out of his mouth for a second.

This was our trip to War Eagle Arts and Crafts Fair. I meant to take more pictures, but we were having too much fun and I forgot. Price was so good! He's definitley a "get out and go baby."These were taken on 10/22/08 when he turned 5 months. He looks like such a big boy in them!And these were from this Sunday when we went to the park. We took Price on his 1st train ride.

And We Have TEETH!...

2008-10-01T10:04:00.003-05:00

Yep. That's right. Not just one, but two teeth are making their debut. I can't believe they are coming in so soon! Poor Price has been running a low grade temp and is obviously a little uncomfortable. He was already not sleeping well because he stays so stuffy, but now this too?! I don't think any of us will ever get sleep again! Tomorrow is his four month check up, so I will give you all his stats then. And as soon as I can get a good picture of the teeth I will post that too.

A Night of Carnies and a Day on the Lake...

2008-09-30T10:22:00.008-05:00

Thursday night we took Price to the AR/OK State Fair. I know he's young and won't remember any of it, but we took lots of pictures for him to look at when he's older. We went to "Old McDonalds Farm", which is like a little petting zoo. He really didn't care either way for the animals even though his Mimmie tried and tried to get him into it. After that we rode the Merry Go Round. He watched all the lights go by the whole time. I think he really liked it. I was the one who looked like a freak as I sanitized the horse with a wipe and then covered it with a blanket so he could ride. Anyone who's ever been to the fair should be able to understand that though. Every year I think it gets dirtier, yet every year I go back. What can I say? Life just isn't complete without a night of fair food and Carnies.

We met up with my BFF Chelsea, her husband Johnny, and their son Alex. Alex and Chance (who he refers to as "my friend Chance") had a good time feeding the animals. He is so cute! Here is Chelsea with Price. She's having a little girl at the end of October. I can't wait!

Saturday we decided to take Price to the lake for the first time. Chance's brother Taylor invited us out on their boat. It was a beautiful day and not too hot. Plus, we ordered Price the coolest life jacket and wanted him to get to use it at least once this year. So I dressed him all up, lathered him down with sunscreen, and off we went. He crashed out in the car as soon as we left the house.
And as you can see, the way cool life jacket that I was so proud of was no fun at all to wear. The crying stopped as soon as we took it off.

Price with Uncle Taylor.

4 Months Old!

2008-09-22T10:15:00.007-05:00

I can hardly believe that our baby is four months old today! It has flown by so fast. Although it is incredibly fun watching him grow and change, it does make me a little sad that he's not tiny anymore. Here are a few new snapshots from last week and this weekend. Price doesn't know what to think of the Bumbo yet. Every time I put him in it he gives me this look like "what the crap?!" It cracks me up. He really wants to sit up though. If you try and lay him back on a pillow he pulls himself up. He has also started rolling over a lot. It's fun to be able to get down in the floor and play with him.
This is my favorite snapshot to date. I love his expression in it!

This is another small clip of Price's "talking". I know everyone might not be as obsessed with hearing him as I am, but I can't help but think it's the cutest thing ever.

New Pictures and Stories...

2008-09-17T11:22:00.011-05:00

Ok, so I am a slacker when it comes to the blog. But give me a little credit. There are very few free moments in my day between working full time, taking care of Price, and other obligations. Anyway, here are some pictures from the last few weeks. First of all we started cereal. This is how it's been going...

1) Price tries to help me put the spoon in his mouth...

2) He makes a funny face, telling me that he likes it, but doesn't really know what it is...

3) He puts his fist in his mouth (maybe to help keep the food in) and makes a huge mess...

On Sunday afternoons we try to go to Dayton to my Dad and Steph's farm. Two Sundays ago we went and took Price on his 1st 4-wheeler ride. We went really slowly and were very careful. He really liked it though. I think he could have fallen asleep on it.(Oh, and if you notice, Chance is wearing his golf shoes. We had been at the driving range before the farm, and he didn't bring any extra shoes. However, I FINALLY learned to hit a golf ball!)

These are just some pictures we took of each other with Price. I think he looks like such a big boy in the one with Chance.

And last, but not least, we celebrated Lindy's 16th birthday on the 11th. Here she is posing with her prize birthday present, her new hair extensions. She is crazy obsessed with having long hair (even though it's already long if you ask me). I think it all goes back to that summer when she was three and I was bored. I got this brilliant idea that I would trim her hair, but somehow it ended up looking like I had put a bowl on her head and cut around it. It was over her ears. She cried for weeks that she would "never have a ponytail again." It's taken a lot of convincing, even with my license, for her to let me touch her hair again. Hopefully it will be long enough now!

On a side note, check out our new pictures of Price on his photo blog. Click on "Prices Photos" to the right. Also, if you go back to my August posts I just figured out how to post a couple of videos. They are a month old, and I just realized that they downloaded a long time ago. He's doing so much more now so we will try again soon.

Adventures from the Last Two Weeks....

2008-09-02T10:50:00.007-05:00

On Saturday Mom and I took Price to meet his "Aunt Beck" for the first time. We had a fun lunch with her. It was also the first Razorback game of the season, so I had Price all decked out in his Hog Fan duds. I know all of you Utah people want to make fun of me now! Wooooo Pig Sooie~Go Razorbacks!!! (Go ahead and laugh it up Melissa :))

We were shopping the other night and Chance put Price on a skateboard for the first of many times to come. I know he had no idea what was going on, but he sure looked cute! Of course I had to take a picture.

We went to Taylor and Angela's one night last week so I could cut Chase's hair. I have to say I did a pretty darn good job giving Chase a "short, but still cool" haircut. I hope he liked it as much as I did! Here he is with Price and Chloe after I was done with his hair. Aren't they so cute?!

By the way, here is what his hair used to look like.....gotta love this kid! He dares to be different.

3 Months Already!

2008-08-22T09:56:00.010-05:00

He actually took a nap in his car seat. Very unusual...

This is his new thing. I noticed that he was holding on to his burp rags and blankets, so I gave him this "snuggly". He loves it! He holds it against his face when he sleeps.

Here he is with his Grammie at work.

Wow! Price is 3 months old today, and I can't believe it. He is growing and changing so fast. It seems like he crosses a new milestone every day. Tuesday we went for his first set of shots (yes, I know they are supposed to get them at 2 months-don't ask). He was a trooper! In fact I cried more than he did. I made Chance hold him, and I tried not to watch, but when I heard him cry my heart just sank. Knowing your child is in pain is one of the worst feelings in the world. Anyway, he cried for just a sec and then it was over. He did run a little fever and was tired and cranky that afternoon, but all was well the next morning. As far as changes go, it's something new every day. He smiles at almost everyone, and he "talks" a lot (especially to Chance). Sunday night I had to step out of the church service because he was "cooing" and "gooing" so loudly. Afterwards, I got in trouble by all the women who sat around us for taking him out, because they were enjoying it so much. He is also doing really well with sleep. Last night he went 10 hours! We were so excited. I wish I could say the same about his naps during the day. Apparently, he doesn't think he needs daytime sleep. That may change next week though. We have decided it's time for a babysitter. As most of you probably know Price has been coming to work with me since I came back from maternity leave. It's been so great having him with me, and I am so fortunate to have a job that allows this. He's getting bigger though, and needs more interaction and less sleep, so it's time. It's going to be so hard on me to have to leave him, but hopefully it's only for a few months and then I can stay home with him. My plan is to start doing hair part-time at the beginning of next year. So we shall see how all that goes. I will try to post something again soon. Hope you are all well!

Phillip's Party

2008-08-20T13:24:00.013-05:00

Saturday night Chance and I went out for our friend Phillip's going away party. He's being deployed to Iraq in a few days. Price stayed with Aunt Karen, Uncle Randall, and cousins Lauren, Alec, and Claire. I think he had a really good time (mostly sleeping). It was great to get together with everyone and wish Phillip well! We are proud of him and what he is doing to serve his country. Come home safe Phillip! We will see you soon!

And a Few More Coos and Squeals...

2008-08-15T11:07:00.004-05:00

Hopefully we will get better at the video thing soon. We will try doing some more later.

He's Starting to Make Noises!

2008-08-15T10:46:00.005-05:00

This was done a while back, but I am just now figuring out how to post video. It looks a little like a scene from The Blair Witch Project, but Chance was rocking him in his room so it was dark. Anyway, he does eventually make some noises.

Growing and Going...

2008-08-07T11:59:00.010-05:00

Price went to visit Grandma Coward (his great-great)
He was born on her 97th birthday...

Trying out his robe...he was cold and mad!

Once he got warm, he was happy and started talking to his Mimmie.

This is his first pair of swimming trunks.

I put together his high chair yesterday all by myself!

Ok...Kara is taking over the blog. Chance just wasn't cutting it! First, I am adding some new pictures. Price has grown and changed so much over the last 2 1/2 months. He is smiling a lot, talking lots of jibberish, and I have caught him sucking his thumb a time or two. I know that the thumb sucking is not good, but it's really cute right now, so I don't care. We went for his two month check up last week and everything was good. He weighed in at 12 lbs, 12 oz. (80th percentile), he was 24.25 inches long (95th percentile), and his head was 16 inches (80th percentile). We have yet to get his shots though, because I am the loser parent who forgot they don't give them at the doctor's office, and we have to go to the health clinic instead. They are so busy there with school starting, that they can't get him in until the 19th.

Last weekend was full of "first's". Price slept through the night-from 11pm to 7am!!! It was amazing! He's been doing that most nights since. It feels so good to get a decent amount of sleep again. He and I also had our first alone trip to Wal-Mart. I know that might sound simple, but I felt very capable when it turned out to be a success. At one point he got fussy and I even managed to carry him, push the cart, and put groceries in the basket all at the same time. What can I say? I am a first-timer, so all the little things are big accomplishments. He also spent his first Sunday in the nursery without us. He got fussy during church so I took him out and decided to try letting him stay there. He slept the whole time....

One Month...

2008-06-17T23:01:00.001-05:00

Parenting is tough work. Kara and I were talking and she said that no matter how many books you read nothing will prepare you for parenthood and I don't read books but I can tell you it is a challenge but it is one of the greatest things in the world. So far it has been a blast but really tiring. We have not been sleeping well at night because of some formula issues but I think that has been straightened out. I have been thinking I will update the blog each night I am home but it seems as if something always comes up and I never get time to do it. So here is the latest update....he he. Things are going really well, Price is growing and changing everyday. It seems as though he may be getting longer and he is definitely getting heavier! After his one week Dr. appt he had gained a few ounces which the doc said was good. Well then his 2nd week check up came around and he had gained another 10 and 1/2 ounces!!! He is definitely a good eater. Now we are eagerly waiting to go back for his 2 month check up to see what progress he has made in the weight gain department and also we want to know if he is getting longer as well. Aside from that today Price had his first photo shoot and it went really well. We had a friend's sister who is a really good photographer come over and take pictures. She was here for about 3 hours taking shots so I know we will have some good ones. It turned out to be a rather comical day because she was doing some shots of him without a diaper and he peed on me, the photographer and also Kara!!! He has no problems letting loose!!!! Other than a little pee and him crying a little I think it went really well and I can't wait to see how the pics turned out. Well that is about it for now. I will post in the next couple of weeks with some updated photos.

The Next Day...

2008-05-23T12:55:00.001-05:00

So today has been a great day... Baby Price is doing wonderful and he is eating good and we have had to change a few diapers already. He has had his first pictures from the hospital and he really didn't want to cooperate all that well but we got a few. All is well here and the good news is that we will probably get to go home tomorrow!!! Kara is doing really well and we are loving our new son!!

Price Atticus is Here!!!

2008-05-22T17:48:00.003-05:00

Price is here!!!!!! He weighs 8 lbs 3 oz and is 20 1/4 inches long. He is very healthy and happy and we are all doing great!!!!!

WOW!!!

2008-05-22T12:23:00.002-05:00

Okay so now we are getting ready to go into surgery!!! We will have a little boy sometime after 1:30 PM!!!!!!!!

The Big Day!

2008-05-22T10:37:00.001-05:00

So today is the big day at last. They woke Kara up really early to start the induction process. The Dr. came in and said he was surprized at how she had progressed which was great news. Since then she is having lots of contractions and is in a little bit of pain so they gave her some pain medication. She is a little sleepy and trying to get some rest because she didn't sleep at all last night. That's it for now.... I will post more as there shall be more news to come!

Here Comes Parenthood!

2008-05-21T22:43:00.001-05:00

So today we are beginning the new journey of Parenthood. It is Wednesday, May 21st 2008 and we just checked into the hospital. The baby is very active right now and we can hear it all on the monitors. We are very excited to see him! We have spent the whole day getting ready. Kara worked like crazy to get the house ready and the nursery cleaned and I washed the car and learned how to put a car seat in for the first time. After all that was done we went out to eat at our favorite Japanese restaurant "Shogun" I had Hibachi chicken and Kara had the Hibachi Shrimp. It was wonderful. When we first got to the hospital there were so many people here having babies they made us wait for an hour before we got a room. The nurse said they had 3 people scheduled for inductions and 2 walk ins and several other babies had just been delivered right before we got here so they are very busy. We are now in the room where the baby will be delivered and they started Kara's IV. We will let you know what happens tomorrow.