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...

We are 39 weeks today give our take a few days. So, as our doctor says any day now. This week has been busy at work and at home. We are trying to finish our taxes and get the boat out this weekend before Baby B comes. I treated myself to a pedicure with my mom and sister on Tuesday that was good fun. Nothing much going on with us just excitingly awaiting the arrive of Baby B. Hope all is well for everyone around the world. Until next time: To decaf coffee and green beers!!!!

March brings spring and hopefully the birth of Baby B. We are 37 weeks pregnant today and excited about the weeks to come. We have packed the car, had the car seat checked, on the "bell lap" on completion of the Baby B;s room. Just a few more pictures to frame. Waiting for our "Very Hungry Caterpillar Print" and our Green Frog Green Frog picture to get fixed. Here is a picture of part of Baby B's room: As the weeks quickly pass by we are so blessed every day we get to awake on this beautiful planet. Until next time: To new beginnings and old friends!!!

AB and I had a great weekend with family and friends. We are so blessed, words can not truly describe how thankful we are for having each and everyone of you in our lives. We had a shower on Saturday for baby B and it was a total blast. Thanks to my mommy, aunt and sister. Plus the amazing guest list!!! Here is a picture of Grandma Neal and the cousins. This week is jammed packed with work and appointments. 2 late nights and loads of Scholarship applications to sort. Better get cracking. Until next time: To the best friends and family anyone could every ask for .