New Sheriff

Watch out, there's a new Sheriff in town! Jake got a new police car and couldn't even wait for us to get the wheels on before he had to try it out.

Big Brother Jake

When we first brought Grace home, Jake was anxious to show her some of his toys. He has since figured out she's not all that into them yet!

Jake decided he'd try out Grace's bed. I'm sure he just wanted to make sure it was comfortable enough for her!

Grace's 1 Week Check-up

Grace's 1 week check-up went really well. She has definitely packed on some weight!
1 Week Stats
Weight: 9 lbs. 4 oz. - 95%
Length: 21" - 90%

Thanks, Aunt Carolyn!

Mike's Aunt Carolyn and Uncle Walt came over to meet Grace and to give her a beautiful quilt that Aunt Carolyn made. Thank you so much, Aunt Carolyn!!!

Grace's Arrival and First Couple of Weeks at Home...

Jacob Meets Grace

This is the video of Jacob coming to the hospital to meet Grace for the first time.

Jake's 1st Bengals Game!

Sunday evening, Grammy and Poppy gave Jake a new Bengal's jersey and hat and took him to his first Bengal's game. He didn't like the fireworks at the beginning of the game, but he enjoyed everything else about the game. They said he watched the game and liked it when they huddled, threw, and caught the ball. He was really excited about the game when he got home that night and insisted on wearing his new jersey to bed.

Pretty in Pink

Here are a few pictures of Grace in some new pretty pink outfits. I'm already having fun dressing her up. She definitely goes through her outfits...she is the queen of going to the bathroom when we open up her diaper to change her. I'm not kidding, it's almost everytime I open her diaper! I thought boys were the ones to do that!? Anyone else have this problem? Otherwise, she is doing great. The last two nights have been much better. I've been swaddling her (thanks Tricia for the swaddle blanket!) and making sure she gets a nice full feeding every time. She went for two 4-hour stretches last night. Hopefully we're on our way to having her sleep through the night soon!

Thanks, Mimi for this fun ensamble!

Grace has Arrived!

Grace Elizabeth Williams
August 15, 2008 2:40 am
8 lbs. 10 oz. 21 inches

Grace has finally arrived and was well worth the wait! I started having contractions around 6:30pm Thursday. We got to the hospital around 9pm and I was already 6 cm so it went really fast once it started. We came home from the hospital on Saturday afternoon. We're all doing great - just tired! Jake loves having a baby sister. I'll post more pictures soon!

Pictures from the Red Studio

We just got pictures at The Red Studio for Jake's 2 year old photos plus some with the big belly. They did a great job as usual!

40 Week Check Up

I know, I can't believe we haven't had our baby yet either! Thanks for all the emails and phone calls checking in on me. I am feeling pretty good still although my lower back really started hurting yesterday. I don't know if I strained it somehow or if it's actually labor pains starting in my back??? At this point, who knows!? We went to the doctor yesterday for my 40 week check up, and I still hadn't made any more progress, so lucky for me he "stripped the membranes". After that he said I am now 2 cm. He said after doing that it usually takes about 48 hours for labor to begin and he hopes I call him this weekend. If not, I am scheduled to be induced on Tuesday. There is an end in sight! We can't wait to meet and hold our little girl!

Our Builders

Jake loves living across the street from our new house and watching all the activity. When we go over he moves scrap wood around and says he's building our new house. Mike let him sit on a bulldozer this evening and he thought he was really big time! Mike and Jake are doing a great job, check out how much progress has been made.

Christina's Last Day

Christina left for Auburn this morning. She came over yesterday morning to see us and we went over to my parents last night to say "goodbye". Goodbye's are never easy, but we know she will have a great time in college. She'll be rushing the week before school starts. Maybe we'll be "sisters" in more ways than one pretty soon! Ha ha. We will definitely miss her a LOT! We love you, Aunt Tina!

Bath Tub Fun

Last night Jake got to swim and then take a bath with Hope and Dean. They had a lot of fun being silly together!

39 Week Check Up

There wasn't any change at my 39 week check-up so the wait goes on! The doctor said they will let me go until 41 weeks if my body still doesn't seem ready to deliver. At least she'll be a nice, healthy size by the time she gets here!

4 Hot Mamas (literally)!

Today Jake and I met up with Becky and Megan (almost 1), her sister Jenny and son Jacob (20 months), and sister Katie. We made quite a scene at the pool with all 4 of us being pregnant! I'm due first - a week from tomorrow, then Becky a few weeks later, then Jenny in October, and finally Katie in November. Becky and Katie are having boys and Jenny is having a girl.