We Love Her

Just a few shots of things that made me smile this week:

When I got out of the shower one day, I found these two cuties taking a nap on the couch.

I always put in her crib when I have to run to the bathroom. On this particular day, I expected her to be screaming when I got back, but instead I found her completely content just checking out that bear.

We got her all suited up yesterday to go out and run some errands, and I just thought she looked so snug and comfy. As usual, she tried to eat her jacket.

The Bj's

A few days after my Mom left, Spencer's parents and Grandma W. came to visit for a few days to meet baby Sydney. They thought she was beautiful! I felt so spoiled while they were here, especially since there was always someone willing to hold Sydney so I could do other things... like shower. They also came bearing gifts- it was like having another baby shower. I think Sydney's wardrobe practically doubled!

Four generations: Sydney, Spencer, Barbara, Grandma W.

So comfy in her Grandma Bj's arms.

Hangin' out with Grandpa Bj.

Barbara and Grandma W. cooked up a storm and left us with a freezer full of yummy dinners. Sydney is almost 3 weeks old now, and thanks to help from Moms and wonderful Relief Society sisters, I still haven't had to cook a single meal!

We're so glad you could come visit. We love you and certainly appreciate all of the help!

More Pictures with Grandma H.

Spencer took these pics when my Mom was here, but they got "trapped" onto the camera's internal memory since I forgot to put a photo card in. I just figured out how to get them on to the computer...

Cutie Pie

My Mom came up last Tuesday to spend the week with us, and unfortunately she had to go home this morning. It was so nice to have someone here to chat with all day, and she was such a huge help around the house- making meals, doing laundry, holding the baby so I could get some extra sleep, etc. Thanks so much Mom. You're the best!

Grandma holding grandchild #7.

This is the outfit Spencer and I bought when we found out we were having a baby. The pants are kind of huge, but I couldn't resist putting it on her. I think she looks adorable.

So content sitting on Daddy's lap.

Can't believe she's already been with us for a whole week!

Our Sweet Girl

We are already smitten with our little Sydney, even if she does pretty much sleep most of the day. In fact, the hardest part so far is trying to wake her up so she can eat!

Our little family.

The proud daddy.

Just hanging out.

Spencer went back to school on Thursday, then he and my Mom came to the hospital later that afternoon to take us home. They got Sydney all dressed up (except for the fauxhawk- the nurses did that in the morning), then we signed the paperwork and headed home.

She looked so cute in her little outfit...

but she was totally swimming in her 0-3 month clothes :)

She looked so tiny in her car seat- we had to adjust the straps about 5 times to get them tight enough.

I felt silly being pushed out of the hospital in a wheelchair, but protocol is protocol. They also made us put a hat on her before we left, and the nurse found us this little yellow one that looked like a party hat.

It is so nice to be home where I don't have to worry about someone knocking on the door every 15 minutes to check on me or check on her, etc. Love those nurses, but boy is it nice to have some privacy.

Baby FINALLY Arrived

In an effort to help Suzy rest, I (Spencer) am posting. Anyway, Sydney (formerly known as Baby) was born at 7:01 pm, 11/04/08. She was 7 lbs 4 ounces, 20 inches long - and she just so happens to be really cute. Here are some pictures of post partum with Baby (Sydney):

Here she is fresh out of the womb.

With Suzy, after being cleaned up.

After the birth I (still Spencer) got to hold her, and she just looked up and stared at me. It was touching. Stay tuned for more updates.

Happy Halloween

Last night we went to a Halloween party. I had decided several days ago to be a Karate girl since I already had the outfit from a self-defense class I took at BYU. Plus it was the only thing on hand that fit over my belly. Spencer, however, decided about 2 hours before the party that he wanted to be "duct tape man." I told him I wanted nothing to do with putting this costume together, but somehow ended up getting stuck taping his whole upper body. I couldn't help but laugh at the final product:

Needless to say, he wasn't very mobile with 3.5 rolls of duct tape wrapped around him.

I had to drive to the party since he couldn't bend very well, and snapped this shot of him trying to get out of the car.

The whole gang.

Much to our dismay, I still haven't had any contractions. After my Dr. appointment yesterday, Spencer and I went for a super long walk (climbing hills, stairs, etc.). It didn't really do anything. I'm scheduled to be induced on Monday evening, so we'll definitely have a baby by Nov. 4! We went downtown and waited in line for 2 hours so we could vote this morning. Glad to have that out of the way!