Embracing the Future....

My dearest oldest friend was married 2 weeks after Scott Basil was born. I was suppose to be a bridesmaid in her wedding - it made for a very bittersweet Spring. Here are a few pictures of the Happy Couple: We are off to visit the happy couple in early November. Excited to see their new digs, Scott's first plane ride, and Aaron's first trip to Dallas with me... Until next time: to Cowboy boots and Cocktails.

This past weekend my grandparents (Scott and Pat- on my mom's side) came to visit. It was a good old tim; we had Italian for lunch. Plus, Mom made some amazing ginger snap cookies for desert. I think Scott is the 4 or 5 Scott on my grandfather's side. It was pretty cool to see them meet. Here are a few pictures of the family. Until next time: To hour naps and loving on Scotty B

Our little bundle of joy has arrived. Actually he arrived Sunday, March 27 at 1:58 pm. We delivered at St. Lukes on the Plaza and we were able to have a natural birth with no drugs. We named our little boy Scott Basil- after our grandfathers. (Scott is my Grandpa's name and Basil is AB's grandpa's name). The birth went very well, I walked around the birthing floor until I was 10 inch and then we broke the water and that is when everything changed. Scott had pooped in the womb. The NCIU was called and mom began to push. Scott was born 2 hours later and looked a shade of gray/purple. Very scary. Dad and Scott were quickly taken in the the NCIU, while mom stayed to birth the placenta. Not knowing she would not get to hold her baby boy until 3am the next day. Long story short. After 36 hours in the NCIU Scott was doing fine. Though he had lost over a pound and 3 oz since his birth weight. He was not taking to the breast. Then the lactation nurse, discovered Scott was missing hi...