Grandpa and Grandma Howard

Well, I've been meaning to upload these photos for about a week, but for some reason I've been a little distracted. Fortunately, my distraction is getting cuter by the day!


Grandpa and Grandma Howard came to visit last week while Tom was on vacation. It was great to have the visitors (and the help). It was a week of firsts: Ben's first dinner out, his first trip to the outlet mall, and Tom and I even managed to sneak in a date night courtesy of our wonderful babysitters. It wasn't easy to leave even though Ben was in wonderful hands.
Here are some photos of their visit.

Benjamin Thomas Howard

I cannot believe it, but today Ben is two weeks old. It's been an amazing couple of weeks. Here are some photos of our changing life.

Taken right before my c-section

Skyping with Grandpa and Grandma McDonald

Meeting Grandpa and Grandma for the first time

Taking a nap with Dad

Getting ready to go home

Trying to figure out the car seat

Better than a pacifier

First car ride

Sleeping like Dad

Big Brother Henry was very curious

Thanks for the Cubs gear Aunt Beth and Uncle Eric

First doctors appointment

Another Belly Photo

39 Weeks

I look a little different than our wedding photo, huh?

Belly Photo

36.3 Weeks!

We're getting closer! According to the doctor, this little guy already weights 7-7.5 pounds. Yikes!

Poor Henry

Which one of you shot my paw?
Warning: no vizslas were hurt in the making of these photos. Henry licked his paw raw so the vet wrapped it to prevent further problems.

Henry was not happy about it.

Belly Photo

34 Weeks down, 6 to go

Surprise!

We have met some great people since moving to Oklahoma. Want some proof? Last night was like any other night at our house, with the exception that Tom and I were going to meet our friends James and Amy for cupcakes. (Which as an 8 month pregnant lady, I was very excited about.) Tom texted to say that he and James were going to the golf course and they would meet Amy and I at the cupcake shop. Not unusual. So I change out of my work clothes, and thankfully, into something somewhat presentable and head out the door. I get to Amy's house, ring the doorbell and...nothing. Hmmm, their dog wasn't barking, did I get the time wrong? Nope! Surprise! Amy had gathered together some kindred souls (aka other residents wives) to throw me a surprise baby shower!

It was absolutely wonderful! They had food, flowers, gifts, and cake. Amy had made and decorated a cake for me to take home a share with Tom.

The girls very generously gave me all kinds of baby essentials. Swaddleing blankets, rattles, teething toys, bibs, diapers, bottle brushes, baby wash and many other bathing necessities.

Needless to say I am very grateful for the wonderful friends we've made so far.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have posted photos of the cake and now I must eat some.