5 days later

Here is a picture I took of McKenzie just lounging around the house.








I am finally home. McKenzie was a nightmare to deliver. Parker was 9lbs and I had him vaginally, but my petite little Kenzie had to be a c-section. After a couple hours of pushing, the doctor tried the vaccuum and finally decided he needed to do a c-section. I am finally home 5 days later. Thank goodness my mom is here to take care of me, it doesn't matter how old I am my mom can always make thing better.

McKenzie finally arrived December 13, at 8:31 pm. She weighs 7 lbs 13.5 oz. and is 20 1/2 inches long.

I thought I'd get some pictures up for all to see. Kristie is doing well and is expected to come home on Monday.

I am not that great at posting blogs, Kristie normally takes care of this. I am sure we will have some better pictures once Kristie comes home.

9 months of waiting

Today is the big day, they are finally admitting me to the hospital. Here is one last belly shot and a shot of the family before we add McKenzie to the mix. We will let you know when the baby comes. Just so you know my body is slow at this baby thing so don't expect to hear anything until tomorrow night, she better be here then.

Santa

I learned today that Parker hates Santa. This picture shows an idea of how hysterical Parker was, but it doesn't quite catch the terrified scream/cry Parker let out when Santa tried to stand by us. It was funny to watch Parker as Santa made his way through the group. Parker would watch him like a hawk and as soon as he was within 5 feet he started panicking. Poor kid, maybe next year he will warm up to Santa.

Aquarium

Last Thursday Parker and I went with some friends to the Aquarium by Niagara Falls. It was the smallest aquarium I have ever been to. I don't think I would ever pay to go there again, but spending time with our friends was definitely worth it. Here is a picture of Parker and his friends Weston and Ciella looking at a porcupine, who would have thought they would have a porcupine at an Aquarium.

After the aquarium we went shopping at the outlet malls. We went to Old Navy and Parker found a blue bear that looks similar to his bear he sleeps with. He wouldn't let me take it away the whole time we were in the store. He loved it so much I bought it planning to replace the old bear with his new bear. When we put Parker down for bed that night we gave him the new bear and he threw an absolute fit. He was so mad he stood up and threw the bear out of his crib he would have nothing to do with it. Anyone in need of a blue bear? We have an extra:)

Fun Weekend

This Saturday was a fun day. It finally snowed enough for the snow to stick on the ground, so I took Parker outside to play in it. He loves the snow, he just seems so amazed that when he puts his foot in snow it leaves a foot print. Although Parker loved the snow he still prefers the bike over the snow.




My friends Melanie and Jessica threw Abby and I a joint baby shower, we are both due within 3 days of each other. They did a great job, I had so much fun. Abby and I both got tons of cute girl things. Abby is a litter luckier than me because as I type this blog she is in the hospital delivering the baby. I am pretty sure I have 2 more weeks until McKenzie is going to be around to try out all her cute clothes. This is a picture of me, Melanie, and Abby, Jessica had to run home so I didn't get a picture of all of us.



Anthony's dental school hosted a fund raiser at a bowling alley so we spent the afternoon bowling. It was fun. Anthony was quite the bowler. We put the bumper rails up and with Anthony's help Parker got a spare. I was very grateful for the bumpers because it improved my score quite a bit:)






Then to top off the night Anthony and I got to go on a date. We went to my work Christmas party. I had to blog our fun day because with finals coming and a baby coming I don't think I am going to have to many exciting things to blog about other than me getting a nap.

Chocolate Muffin

This morning I had to get ready for work, but Parker wanted to eat breakfast. I thought to myself no problem I'll just get him his food, and I will get ready while he eats. My plan worked nicely Parker would yell mom when he wanted more, and every now and then I would check on him. I felt pretty good about my multitasking. He ate a bananas, cereal, and now wanted a muffin so I handed him the muffin and went back to straightening my hair. I stepped out of the bathroom to check on him and this is what I found, a chocolate covered Parker. Last I heard when you eat, the food goes in the mouth, I guess Parker never learned this lesson. His food was all over his face, on his eyes, hair, pajamas and all over my table. What a mess, but the smile on his face: priceless.