Lots of Visitors!!

The last few weeks have FLOWN! Breydon had a lot of "Firsts" these last few weeks!

Breydon started smiling AND giggling a few weeks ago! He loves to laugh and giggle at everyone, especially when it's time for bed!!

He had fun visiting with Aunt Debi... so much fun he fell fast asleep after she left and I couldn't wake him for anything!!

He's also started to notice things around him, and made a new friend, Puppy (above)! He finally enjoys his swing, and of course... bath time!! He loves the little seat/mini tub Aunt Lisa and Uncle Jeff got for him! He could sit in there all day!!

Mike and I finally sat Breydon down and asked him a VERY important question... if you could choose a football team, who would it be? We told him Grandpa John likes the Gators and Uncle Matt likes the Bulldogs... but in the end, Breydon decided the Chargers were his team! Just like his daddy!



GO CHARGERS! (Notice the left hand up to block...)

Speaking of sports, Uncle Bruce, Aunt Julie and all Breydon's 2nd Cousins told him all about the wonderful world of Hockey! He even watched a game with his Great Uncle Bruce!

Breydon's first conversation on a cell phone with Grandpa John!

Grandpa Ron came by for a visit too!! Though the visit was quick, it was so great to spend time with Grandpa!! :)

Happy Halloween!! Breydon wore his Halloween outfit all day running errands with mom! Everyone just LOVED his pumpkin hat and before we could "Trick or Treat" he was out! Too much excitement for the first year I guess!

With Love,
Mike, Charis & Breydon

4 Weeks Old Today!

Breydon is 4 weeks old today!

We love watching him grow and change every day! His new thing is scooting, which scares me to death because I don't need him to crawl any time soon! He pulls up his legs, pushes up on his arms, lifts his head and tries to go! I have a feeling he is going to keep me oh so busy when he finally does start crawling and walking.

He's starting to stay awake more and loves to check everything out! He is so animated and has the funniest facial expressions. I see a lot of Mike in him :)

He absolutely loves bath time too! It relaxes him and he's never ready to get out!

He's growing so quickly! It's amazing how quickly 4 weeks have already gone by!!

Today is also our 2 year wedding anniversary! Hard to believe we were in Laguna Beach 2 years ago saying our vows! What amazing memories!! Thank you for sharing such memorable events with us!

With Love,
Mike, Charis & Breydon

He's Finally Here!!

Breydon was born on September 10th at 2:25 AM! He was born 9 pounds and 21 inches long. He is a very healthy and happy baby! He is just perfect!! So strong and even holding his head up already! We are truly blessed!!!

After 18 hours of labor and 2 1/2 hours of pushing we had to do a C-Section. Mike was able to take off work for 2 weeks (last week and this week) to help with the recovery- THANK GOD!!

He is such an amazing help and I am so lucky to have him!

My mom was also here to help this last week! Thanks for being here mom :)

Here are some pictures from the hospital, birth and coming home! His little green "Coming Home" outfit was so perfect!! Thanks Grandma Sheri!!

Enjoy!!

38 Weeks and Counting!!

This week brought some crazy weather to Colorado! We actually had 4 tornadoes touch down here in Castle Rock, which is rare!

Here is a photo I took from our window with my cell phone!! A few people asked me why I wasn't hiding in the bath tub, but taking a picture was far more exciting.



We also had another ultrasound today to check on the growth of the baby. He is already 8 pounds!! Eeeek!! I'm praying he arrives next week, but the Dr. said if I go until my due date (September 5th) he will be approximately 9 pounds. Ouch??

Here are some photo's from the ultrasound. The tech kept saying "How cute!" but I find the pictures a tad creepy~ haha... I hope you all enjoy them!




It's a boy for sure!! haha- that's a definite picture!



This is his face. I turned the picture to the side so you can see his cheeks. His eyes are the dark spots. I think that's his hand over his nose. It's hard to tell!

Okay! Please pray for us this week! Our next appointment is Friday and we are hoping to talk to the Dr about possibly inducing to get things moving! As soon as we do go into labor or know more, you will know- I promise.

:) Mike & Charis

We Are Ready!!

We spent most of this week finishing the baby room~ I can't believe he's going to be here soon! The Dr. said we can expect him anytime within the next few weeks. Here are the pictures of his room all finished!! Thank you to all the Parents/Grandparents for your help in putting his room together. The large items were expensive, and we appreciate you making that happen for us!!

As you can see, the room is ready and as you know so am I!!!! :) I had a massage today and she worked on my pressure points to help move things along!! I am crossing my fingers to have him soon!

This last week also brought sadness- we lost our favorite pet, Pig. Many of you knew him and he was in fact THE cutest Guinea Pig that ever existed. Mike bought Pig for me shortly before we were engaged and we are so lucky we were able to have him this long.

It was hard to say good bye, but he was obviously not well. We buried him by a creek on a trail Mike and I walk often.

Thank you so much for your continued love and prayers!
Mike & Charis