Just Because

There is truly nothing better than cuddling with my little man. I just had to share this picture.

The Day that Changed Everything

I have been dying to share these beautiful pictures from Wyatt's birth. My cousin and best friend Haley is an absolutely amazing photographer ( Laura Haley Photography), and I was beyond blessed to have her with me the whole time I was in labor. She captured every unbelievable moment of that day. I will forever treasure these amazing photos.

I was so excited all day! I couldn't have prayed for an easier labor, and our family was so amazing for spending all afternoon in the waiting room to meet our new little addition!

Kevin was AMAZING through out everything. He impressed me constantly, and was so unbelievable supportive. He made me feel so loved. 

 Words can not describe the joy of seeing our child for the first time. When I looked into his little eyes I immediately felt like I had known him my whole life. I knew that God had perfectly pieced our family together. I can not think about that day, and that moment, with out tearing up. It is so true that you can't fathom how much you can love until you have a child of your own. 

 7lbs 10 ounces, 20 1/4 inches long! Perfect in every way!

Perfect little feet! 

Kevin getting to tell everyone Wyatt is here!!! 

 All of Wyatt's grandparents were waiting patiently to hear the good news :)

 Daddy getting to hold Wyatt for the first time!

 God has given us the most precious gift. Words can not describe how in love we are with Wyatt. Our hearts are so full of love, and we cant wait to see what God has planned for our little family. 

First Trip to the Ranch

For Wyatt's one week birthday, Haley and I took him to the ranch to meet his Great Grandfather, Bubba, and his Great Aunt Mary. It was great to learn that he is a good car rider! He slept the whole way there and back...I hope this is his norm, it will make road trips so much more pleasant! The ranch is Haley and my favorite place in the whole world. We grew up spending so much time there, and I couldn't wait to introduce Wyatt to this place that is so special to me. Bubba loved getting to meet him, but he wasn't comfortable holding him just yet :). Maybe next time!

Bath Time!

We finally got to give Wyatt his first bath tonight, and oh boy does this little guy love his bath time! GiGi and Grandpa were here to watch and get some good cuddle time in with our little man.  I wasn't too sure how he was going to react to the water, but much to my surprise he was happy and content the minute the water came on. I hope that he continues to love the water! His mommy and daddy love the water too much to have him hate it!

Visitors!

Kevin and I are so blessed to have both of our family living close by. Our first few days home, the majority of our family came by to love on Wyatt and check in on us. We love having company and so enjoy having everyone over. Here are a few pictures of our wonderful family and Wyatt.

An extra big thanks goes out to Gigi. She stayed with us from Friday to Monday, and was so wonderful. She got up with me in the night and was so encouraging and loving about everything. Sometimes a girl just needs her mom, and these past few days that was definitely the case. I have never felt closer to her or felt like I needed her more in my whole life. Thank you mom for being so wonderful and loving me for me! You are the most amazing and talented woman I know, and I am so lucky to have you :).

Welcome Home!

It is SO nice to be home after being in the hospital. I was a horrible patient, and was chomping at the bit to get out of that place! Poor Wyatt got circumcised right before we left the hospital, so I didn't get to put him in his adorable going home outfit. I was so worried about just making sure he wasn't in pain, that I couldn't stand the idea of undressing him! Here he is for his first car ride.

When we got home, I finally changed him into a cute outfit and got lots of snuggle time in!

Once we got home, we spent some time with just out new little family of three. It was a perfect afternoon!

Blessed

Kevin and I feel so so blessed to be surrounded by such loving and wonderful friends and family. We had so many visitors that came to see us while we are at the hospital, and I loved having the company. One of my favorite visits was when Laurel and Micah came to see their new cousin. They were so excited to meet him! Micah even brought Wyatt his cowboy boots that he had grown out of, and Laurel couldn't wait to hold him. Here is a slide show of our time at the hospital!

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Meet Wyatt!

Our little angel was born on September 19, 2012 at 5:07pm. He was 7 lbs 10 ounces, and 20 1/4 inches long. We are so so so in love with him! The first time I saw him, I felt like I had known him my whole life. I didn't think it was possible to love anything as much as I love this little man. I feel so blessed to have had a super easy labor. My water was broken at 1:14pm, 4 hours and one contractions of pushing later, Wyatt was here! Kevin and I are over the moon in love and cant wait to share our little guy with the world!

He was so awake from the moment he was born, and continues to be! Mama is going to need to be good at going on little sleep! My amazingly wonderful cousin and best friend, Haley, who also happens to be an amazing photographer (www.LauraHaleyPhotography.com) was with us the whole time at the hospital to capture every moment. I can't wait to share her photos with everyone in the future!

Hurry Up and Wait...

The last month of pregnancy has been the slowest month of my entire life. I am so anxious and excited to meet my little man that every day I don't go into labor feels like a huge disappointment. Since my 36 week check up with my doctor, she has been telling me it could be any day now...well any day now has turned into a month of pins and needles. I cant call anyone without them getting excited that I may be in labor. Which makes me feel like I am disappointing everyone around me. I am uncomfortable and just down right ready to not be pregnant any more! I have Googled every old wives tale about how to induce labor, and have tried just about all of them, but here I am still pregnant :). I am just so ready to hold this little baby in my arms that I could burst!

Today at my doctors appointment, Dr. Schroeder stripped my membranes. I have been having contractions all afternoon, but nothing painful so I don't feel that its time for me to head to the hospital just yet. If this doesn't work, we are heading to the hospital tomorrow to be induced. One way or another I am going to get to meet my little guy tomorrow!! As for today, I am going to scrub my house from top to bottom and celebrate my wonderful cousin and best friend Haley's birthday. If that doesn't distract me I don't know what will!

Here Goes Nothin...

I always said I would never blog. I couldn't picture having the time, or wanting to share my thoughts or life with others. I am usually very private about my life. I embarrass easily and second guess myself constantly, so blogging just down right sounds terrifying. But here I am, on the weekend before I know my little boy will be born, starting something I said I never would.

My sister-in-law, Ally, unknowingly inspired me to do this. She has been blogging for several years about life, her marriage and growing family, and all of the funny mishaps and joys along the way. I absolutely love reading it and looking back on all of the special memories she has captured there. I found myself a little jealous that I hadn't saved and savored my memories in the same fashion. So here I am, starting my own blog to save all of the precious memories bring a new life into the world holds.