Landscaping

After postponing the landscaping in our backyard (buying stuff for the baby took priority for a while), Scott was finally able to get the rock & dirt for the rock wall.

Our friend, Jonathan, helped Scott haul the rocks to the backyard.

Ready to put the rocks in place The dirt to fill the planter

Scott's dad picked up a few boulders to add into the wall & to use in the waterfall (a project for November?)

The missionaries came over & wheelbarrowed dirt from the driveway into the planter while Scott and his dad arranged rocks for the wall.

Taking a lunch break

Cleaning upThe finished wall The moss on the rocks is so pretty

My Boy

Will's 1st smile at 8 days old. I love how gravity pulls his cheeks to the side.Spending time with NanaRight after a bathSleeping with mommyGrandma & Grandpa came to visit.Sleeping in the swing.

First 5 Days

Pumpkin Baby1st bath at home (my mom traditionally gives the first bath)He loved the warm water.1st doctor appointment - He's doing really well - He lost 10% of his birth weight, but since my milk's just come in, my doctor said not to worry about it.
Notice Will's trying to suck on Scott's arm.I love my baby boy!Will's lion friend. He loves how soft he is & tries to suck on his mane.Check out those killer sneakers.Chillin'Getting dipped.AngryConfusedContent

William Scott

William Scott. October 16, 2008 @ 22:38 7lbs 13oz 20in long.
10 fingers and 10 toes and we have never felt so blessed.

Waiting

I had my 40 week check-up today, & nothing has changed since I last went to the doctor 1 1/2 weeks ago. I am patiently (for the most part) waiting for our baby to arrive. I'm just excited that he'll be here so soon! I've already convinced myself that he'll be 2 weeks late, so I don't get my hopes up that labor will start any second. I just figure that the physical discomforts of waiting an additional 2 weeks past my due date is nothing compared to the emotional, mental, & physical pain of waiting 3 years to even have a child. We're just so grateful for this miracle in our lives. Thanks everyone for your love, encouragement, & prayers.

Make a guess

When do you think our baby's coming, and how much do you think he will weigh? His due date is Oct. 12 (9 days away). I went to the doctor yesterday, and he gave me some updates, as well as an estimated birth weight depending on when I go. Can you make a better guess than the doctor?

Painted House: Results

Living Room Kitchen Dining Room: Scott & our neighbor, Alan, installed the bead board - as noted in an earlier post, but now it's all filled in & painted. Entry: I love putting the Fall decorations out - I don't have many, but they sure are beautiful. Family Room Laundry Room Nursery: not everything is in its exact place yet, but it's almost there.

Study accent wall: I'll hopefully have a big cork board covered w/ some matching fabric up on the blue wall soon Master Bedroom

Pictures of the guest rooms are coming soon. They still need to be put back together all the way (or at least more than they are now).