It's Time!!!

On February 6, 2013 we welcomed our sweet little Griffin! Our friend and photographer, Ginny, was there to capture some cool pictures of his birth. Here's how the store goes...

I had a pretty good idea that this would be the day. My doctor had told me that if I had ANY contractions at all I was to go to the hospital. Due the the fact that this was my 4th c-section there are certain dangers from having contractions. Wednesday morning I got everyone off to school and had been having contractions. I went about my normal day trying to get as much done as I could because I knew this would be my chance to get everyone settled before we would be in the hospital for a few days. Around lunch I headed in- I had to be on the monitor for a couple of hours so Dr. Morales could see what was going on to make a decision as to what we would do.

Above is a picture of me calling Caleb at work to tell him today would for sure be the day!

One last belly shot before we get to meet Griffin!

My mom made it to the hospital first while Caleb rushed home from Downtown. The nurse told us we would be headed to the operating room within 30 minutes.

Getting a little anxious... Hurry Caleb!!! (the rain that day probably didn't help his chances of making it to Clear Lake in a timely manner)

He made it! I felt so much better once he got there.

Here we are just before we went back.

 
The nurses had to wheel me back first then they would call Caleb within a few minutes to come in.

Surgery began and things went as smooth as possible. I am always a little nervous during this part, but the nurses and doctors did a great job helping me to feel more comfortable.

At 3:39 pm we had our baby boy!

Above is his very first picture.

Griffin with Dr. Morales. She has delivered all four of my babies.

I love this picture! That's Caleb holding his hand.

Daddy holding Griffin for the first time!

 

Shortly after Caleb met him, he brought him over to me. He was so sweet and looked so much like his brothers! I am always so happy when my kids are born looking like their brothers.

Sweet sweet baby!

Family and friends waited in the lobby to meet our baby and everyone agreed that he was as precious as could be. 

A few hours passed and we were taken into our hospital room where we would be staying. That night Luke and Brady came up to the hospital to meet him for the first time. Pics to follow...

Christmas Season

At this point I am so far behind on my posts, that I think its best for me to just load a bunch of pictures from Christmas and give a brief  description of each. So here goes...

Caleb, Luke, & Brady went to a Father/Son Baylor game. Fun times were had by all! 

Tradition in the making.

12 Days of Christmas

On the first day...

Brady in his cute 12 days of Christmas shirt. He's going through a phase where he only wants to wear dry fit shirts. So picky :)

Train 'em young- raise 'em right.

 

Making Christmas cookies with the boys.

Gingerbread man pancakes on the first day off for Christmas break.

We shopped for some boys who were less fortunate and got them some things they can enjoy for Christmas.

Christmas fridge art- melts my heart :)

Having hot chocolate in their Santa mugs.

Silly Jolly the Elf!

Santa came to Shadycrest!

Ninja Jolly

All I Want for Christmas is You :)

Could he be any cuter???

 

Tacky sweater contest at Grandma Sue's house. We won!!

I mean... seriously? Love him to pieces!

Cookies & Milk for Santa

Santa hooked us up!!! The boys got new bikes!

Skating rink on the last day of Christmas Break.

Brady's Class Christmas Party

Right after Owen's party, I headed over to Brady's party. It was quite a busy day, but so much fun! Brady's class made clay pot mangers, reindeer food, had a book exchange, and enjoyed some yummy food. 

Brady & his sweet teacher Mrs. Beheshti.

Mom & Brady

Delicious treats!

Reindeer food to feed those hungry reindeer :)

Owen's Class Christmas Party

Owen's little 2 year old class had a Christmas celebration on December 18, 2012. Since they are still a little young, their party consisted of a book exchange and some delicious party food.

The whole class...not sure why Owen thought he needed to be standing while the rest of the class was sitting...

Yay! book exchange!

Me & my baby!

Owen with Mrs. Robyn & Mrs. Sara- what wonderful teachers they are. He loves them so very much!

Luke's Class Christmas Party

 Luke's class party was on December 17, 2012. We had a wonderful time! The class enjoyed playing with a Christmas themed photo booth, made frames for their pictures, had a book exchange, & enjoyed some delicious snacks.

I thought this was cute- someone had written this on the board :)

Class Christmas tree!

The whole gang

Ornaments we had made a little earlier in the season for the class tree.

Making picture frames with wrapping paper & modge podge.

Me & my big 1st grader!

Mrs. Judge & Luke- she's such a great teacher :)