Mohawk Man

Holten got a haircut on Friday. You could see he felt spunky and cute that evening. It is a Fauxhawk. That way he is all business during the day and ready to party at night.
Holten is very opinionated these days. He is getting pickier about what he eats. (I am afraid he got that from me) He loves the Johnny Jump Up. He could do that all day. He is trying to crawl, but since our floors are so cold he hasn't gotten much practice this winter. He gets around well enough though. Since Ben has been in Greenville during the week, Holten will look at the phone and say Dada. I think he thinks the phone is Dada. Or maybe he wants to talk to him. I don't know...

He loves to read and will pick up a book and start reading to me. We have full on conversations I just don't know what we are saying. He is so cute and cuddly and fun. I wish all of you could be with him more. Here are some new pics before and after the haircut.

Kayla Update

Hi Everyone! I am uploading some pics of Kayla in her soccer uniform. She was pretty good this year. Getting more aggressive. She played all positions, but I think she did really good as goalie. She plans on playing again next year, so Ben is thrilled! Enjoy the photos.

Yum Yum Eat 'em Up!

Baby Holt is here!

Hello all. I apologize for posting so late. Here is the little guy. 

Updates

Well, for those of you who have not heard, Ben was accepted to Nursing school at ECU!!! He has to take a couple of classes this summer and will start in the Fall. Needless to say, he is wanting to plaster ECU posters all over the walls of the baby's room! I need OU gear ASAP!

We finally got the crib put together and it is a good thing, since he is growing fast. The doctor says he is over 5lbs already, so I need to get in gear and prepare to be out of school sooner than expected. Instead of measuring 32 weeks, I was measuring 35 weeks! So, we are having another ultrasound on our next visit to see if he is still growing at a rapid rate.

Attached are a couple of pics. I have already re-arranged where the crib is - imagine that! I will post another pic once I have the changing table and everything in place.

Crib...check

Well, I finally decided on a crib, and completed the baby registry. Needless to say, it was overwhelming and I am sure I left plenty of things off that I don't know that I will need. Here is a photo of the crib. When it comes in and I get the nursery put together, I will post another pic.

I am getting large and uncomfortable. I am still feeling okay, just tired and slow moving. I think Holten is sitting rather low in there and the pressure is rather painful at times. My doc doesn't seem too concerned. I am sure I have just been spoiled up to this point and now have to actually "feel pregnant". I go back to the doctor on February 25th, and then start going every two weeks from there on out. It is closing in fast, and I am busy busy busy. I have an unending list of things to do!

It's a Boy!!!

Well, after many agonizing months of hounding Ben about finding out the sex of the baby, we finally have an answer! We are having a boy!!! We had an ultrasound on Thursday, and the technician put the pic in a sealed envelope for us to take home - since Ben wanted to wait to find out. The envelope lasted about an hour on the coffee table before Ben could not stand it anymore. I knew he wouldn't be able to wait... So, now you can all start your shopping, and we can have a nursery fit for a boy! 

As for our Christmas travel plans, we will be in OK from Dec. 27-31. It is going to be a quick trip, but we are looking forward to seeing everyone. 

19 weeks

Well, here is a photo, finally. I am 19 weeks and feeling the baby move now. I went to the doctor yesterday and the heartbeat is fine. It is around 148 to 151. He/She kept moving around in there. I will go for an ultrasound next Thursday to make sure nothing is deformed. I have not gained any weight. I actually lost a pound! So, I hope to not gain much except for baby weight. 

We had a really nice visit from Dad and Susan last week. It went too fast as usual. Dad kept himself busy and got the baby nook painted. It looks great! I can't wait to decorate it. Susan made some pillows for the living room (I helped a little). It is finally starting to come together in there! There is still a lot left to do before the baby comes, but I just hope we get the bathroom finished before May. That is the main goal now. I'll post more pics of the "nook" and other rooms in the house soon.  

Baby Arrival!!!

I just spoke to my friend Nicole, and she had Kate Virginia on Friday afternoon at 3:30 pm via c-section (November 21). Mom and baby are happy and healthy. She is 9 lbs and looks like Justin. They will have pics posted soon after they get home. Her baby blog is: 

http://BabyBaldwin.aboutmybaby.com/

A Pirate's Life for Ben

I don't really have any baby updates for you today. I think I felt it move yesterday, but I'm not sure. Ben swears he felt it! We've decided where the baby will sleep for the first few months - in my closet! It is a good size room and it is more of a nook off of our bedroom. So, we will be close by, but have our separate spaces. I wanted to put it in the laundry room (which is a large bedroom size room) but Ben said I would have a hard time doing laundry. I guess he's right! Once we finish the bathroom downstairs we will probably move our room down there, so the "kids" can be upstairs. I'll post some before and after pics of the "baby's room" soon.  

In other news, Ben enrolled in his first "real" college course Friday. He is officially a Pirate now. He is so excited, he walked around the campus by himself in the snow. Yes, it started flurrying in Greenville, NC. He will be taking a nutrition course online this spring. He will take the rest of his courses at JSCC.  That's all for now.

Good To Go

We had a doctors appointment yesterday and everything is good to go so far. The heart beat was 152, so that is good. It was our first time to hear it, so that was pretty cool! Ben got really excited and just knows it is going to be a little runner. He said I am 15 weeks as of today, so our due date is now May 5th, which is cutting it too close to the end of school! I guess I will just have to be really organized and have the grades done a little early! I am so thankful that I will have the summer off to enjoy with our new addition. 

I am now wearing maternity clothes and I am sooooo much more comfortable. I feel so cute! I have a whole new wardrobe, even though it is a little big. I know I will grow into everything. (Thanks Suz and Lin!) Since I need to start wearing maternity clothes, I plan to tell my boss today, so wish me luck! I am also telling my classes and co-workers. They are all the last to know. 

So Pregnant, And Yet So Far Away

This is the first of many posts to keep you all updated on what is going on in the baby bump world of me. So far, I have not had any morning (or evening) sickness. I am repulsed by certain foods, and smells (Ben showers more often due to my overly sensitive nose). When I go to the grocery store, I can smell all of the foods in their packages on the shelves. Yuck.

My pants will fit for probably another week, and then I will have to do some wardrobe shopping. I put a pair on this morning, and they are more snug than last week, so next week will be worse I am sure. There are many other changes happening, but for now I will just tell you that so far so good. 

We have other good news on the home front. Kayla will not be moving away as previously suspected, so we are very thankful for that. She has asked for a basketball goal for Christmas so Ben is excited. She wants to practice so that she will "be good" when she can finally start playing in the league. 

That's all for now. 

-A