Earthquake and Success

Okay, so last night mom and I were putting Anderson down in his crib... I was leaning over the crib putting in the pacifier when the crib started shaking. I looked at mom and said "Are you shaking the crib?" thinking mom was losing her mind by shaking the crib. She said "Nope"... then TJ shouts out from Karoline's room, "Hey did yall feel that earthquake?" We walk into Karoline's room and her chandlier was moving back and forth. So there was a 5.6 earthquake about 55/60 miles from our house. It was the strongest earthquake in the area since the big quake in '89. Anyway, my mom and Anderson experienced their first quake.

After the quake we had great success with Anderson sleeping in his crib. He slept there ALL night until 8:30AM (except for feedings of course). TJ brought him to me in bed at 8:30 AM and we slept until almost 10! It was GREAT! I hope tonight goes just was well!

Anderson Is A Week Old!

We have had an amazing first week. It has been wonderful and we are so blessed. There are so many pictures because I just have the cutest children and can't pick out just a couple. There is a video at the end of Anderson with his eyes open! Enjoy!

TJ and his baby boy...



Family picture...


Proud new grandparents...






We were sad to say goodbye to Gandaddy Bill but he will be back for Christmas...


I am so blessed to have two amazing children!



Look at my cute feet...


Anderson sleeps GREAT at night as long as he is in our bed. Last night though he slept for 4 hours in his bed so we are on our way to success.



First time going to church...

Karoline and Anderson Videos

The first part of this video is Karoline and Anderson meeting in the hospital. The second is of them their first morning at home together... with Dora on in the background of course! Enjoy... it is CUTE! New pics from today are in the post below.

Our First Full Day Home

Who says you can't nurse and blog at the same time!? We went back to the hospital today and Anderson gained a few ounces so he is now 7 lbs. 10 oz. He is such a good baby. Last night he did great in his crib but we were up every hour until about 4:30 then he slept for about 2 1/2 straight. Of course I was up more than that but I feel kind of rested. We are all adjusting well but we could not do it without my parents here that is for sure! Anyway, here are some pictures from today. I probably won't blog for a few days because I am sure the fatique will set in.

This morning Karoline sat with TJ and Anderson for a while watching Dora. It was SO cute. She is really good with him. She loves him so much.



What a good nap... now its time to eat!

Gammy and Gandaddy come to see Anderson after his nap in his bed..


Sitting patiently while everyone eats dinner...


First Bath- Funny story... we put Anderson in his bath. Right behind him was TJ sitting on the potty giving Karoline a bath. Well, Anderson went TT and it shot up over Anderson and got TJ in the back!!! It was So funny!!! TJ thought it was water but we quickly let him know it was his son. This was the first BIG spray from Anderson. Oh, and he didn't like this bath that much. He was cold.



Look at my eyes... Anderson's first time on the play gym.

Home Sweet Home

Me with mom and dad the day before...


My last meal at 11PM at night... we stayed at a hotel on Sunday night and it was so nice. We got room service and a huge chocolate cake before we went to sleep. I could not eat after midnight.

Birth...
THe csection went great. When I was getting my spinal they hit a nerve in my right leg and I kicked the nurse. We all laughed. I am recovering very well so far! I praise the Lord for a save delivery. God has blessed us so much!



First picture of Anderson with mom and dad...


Diaper changes are very challenging... very different when you have a boy.


Our little man all stretched out...


Gammy and Anderson


The Family of FOUR!


Karoline LOVES her brother...


SLEEP is a beautiful thing..


VISITORS:
Emily


Our church staff came to visit: Jeff, Dave, Sandy, Brigette, and Linda


Tammy


Bill and Janelle



WE ARE HOME!
We got to come home a day early! I was SO glad. Before we left we found out that Anderson was tonge tied so we had to go to a head and neck doctor to get it cut. It was very quick and now nursing is SOOOOOO much better. He is a pro! He is a WONDERFUL baby.
Going home outfit...




Sleeping on Gandaddy...


Karoline just wants to hold him all the time...


I have more pictures and video's to post later today or tomorrow when I have time... Love to all!

Karoline meeting her brother

I don't know how many of you know this, but Karoline and Anderson are very close to the age difference that TJ and I are. This means a lot to me because I adore my brother and always have and I think that it is the perfect distance apart. They are close to 19 months apart and TJ and I are 22 months apart! I love this picture and I know that Karoline and Anderson will have as much fun as TJ and I did as kids! Enough blabbing, here's the picture. P.S. This was taken last night, but I went to sleep before I got it, we are on Eastern time, sorry about that!