more pictures from Skylar's birthday

Home from the hospital

Today we got to come home from the hospital. Skylar loves her room & all of her things & the dogs seem to love her. They are very gentle with her & check on her often. Grandma Booker & Granny are here to help out so we got a picture of the 4 generations. Zach & Jacque brought us a wonderful home cooked meal. Thanks a bunch! It was yummy.

She's here!!

Skylar Rae was born on December 28, 2008 at 14:40. She weighed 8lbs 12 1/4 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. Mom, dad, and baby are doing well!

Skylar's first visitors were Uncle Zach, Aunt Jacque, CC, and Uncle Keith. Check out the pictures Aunt Jacque took in the slideshow below. To see a larger version of the pictures, click on the slideshow and it will take you to the web album.

Christmas 2008

We had a nice relaxing day at home. We were hoping the baby would come today but no such luck. At 4:00 we went to our friend Laura & Jose's for dinner. We had a wonderful dinner & enjoyed spending time with their 3 beautiful girls. We had just arrived & I sat down on the couch when their 4 year old Sofia said to me...wow..if your belly gets any bigger you will need to buy new clothes! We all had a good laugh. Merry Christmas!

A gift from Larry

Today Larry surprised me with a Dyson (pet specific) vacuum cleaner!!! I am so happy with it. I just vacuumed yesterday with my cheapy vacuum & you would not beleive all of the dirt we picked up today! The carpet actually looks like it has been steam cleaned. I would suggest it for anyone who has pets.

Dr. Appt. today

I just got back from my check up & all is well with the baby & me. The Dr. said she could come at any time now & it would be safe. Last Friday she did an ultra sound & she is in position & they guessed her weight to be about 7 1/2 lbs...so far! I still have carpal tunnel & last week my sciatic nerve started bugging me. It takes me forever to get up or walk around. Every night Larry thinks I am in labor because I scream when I get up to pee. If I do not have Skylar by my due date they will induce labor on Saturday January 10th. Larry will get to be there for the birth & then he will have to hit the road for Kansas. Larry's Mom & Granny will come stay with me for a week & then my Mom will come for a week. It will be great to have help. Today my Dr told me how funny Larry was when he comes to my appts. She said she would love for me to have the baby on Christmas since she works that night & they will have a big buffet of food that Larry could enjoy & he can keep them entertained. She worked last Christmas & delivered 20 babies! One of the nurses made big stockings & they put all of the babies in stockings to take their pictures. How cute! I asked the Dr if they would make fun of Larry if he passed out & she said yes! Then she told me that today a husband came in with the wife & watched her get a regular exam & passed out & hit his head & had to go to the ER (he was fine) ...she said the staff laughed about it all day!

Our rental house in Kansas

Here is a picture of the house we will be renting in Kansas. Larry has to move in by January 14th to start school. I will move about a month after him. Once we sell our house here in VA & move to Kansas & get unpacked...it should be a fun new adventure.

Bataan Christmas Party

Last night was Larry's company Christmas Party. It was a lot of fun.It was in Portsmouth, right next to the hospital. No luck...the baby didn't come last night. I am so ready now since she is sitting on my sciatic nerve & I can hardly walk. Larry kept walking ahead of me last night because he said it was physically impossible to walk as slow as me. Everyone was very nice to me last night but...I'm sure you Mom's will agree with me that there is nothing more irritating then perfect strangers coming up & touching your belly!!!! Why do people think that's ok? I feel like a cow at the petting zoo. Well I need to go get ready for my Dr's appt. Larry is off today so he gets to go with me...hopefully he will behave himself.

Gift from Grandma and Grandpa

Skylar's Grandma & Grandpa in Tennessee (Chris's parents) just got Skylar a Summer Infant 7" Color Flat Baby Monitor (from Target) Larry & I tested it out yesterday & it is awesome! The tv screen is really big & it is very user friendly. Grandma is coming to help us out when Larry moves to Kansas to start school. Thanks Grandma!

Making changes

Well it's been a busy couple of weeks. We found a house to rent in Kansas & after debating about renting or selling our house here in Virginia, we decided to sell. The agent just came over to take pictures & to put up the for sale sign. He also made a short list of fix ups we need to do right away. With me being 8 months pregnant & Larry working long hours...it is tough to get it all done. I am definately not too happy about having a bunch of strangers walking through my house when I have a new baby. Hopefully the house will sell quick & I will be able to relax. Here are some pictures(of Larry, Bill, Adam, Douglas, & Megan) from Thanksgiving weekend at the beach. I was the photographer. Enjoy!