Milestones: Two Month Check Up

Yes, today was Beau's two month check up.  And if you have a little one, you know what that means - SHOTS!!  Today Beau had to have four vaccines - one oral dose and three shots.  Man, I think it was as tough on Billy and I as it was on him.  Luckily his nurse, Charlene, is wonderful and the whole process went very quickly.  He cried...passed out...then wanted to play again.  Looks like he's back to his old self already! 

Getting shots will wear you out!

At least they give you cool Spiderman bandaids. 










Luckily it didn't take too long to get back to the business of being happy.

Milestones: Beau's First Christmas

This Christmas was extra special as it was the first Christmas we got to share with our little boy.  We headed to Texas for Christmas Eve to spend the holiday with Billy's parents.  We were fortunate enough to have my parents join us as well as Melinda, Aunt Lizzy, Aunt Robyn and Uncle Marcus.  We all enjoyed ourselves tremendously.  And, now we're really looking forward to next Christmas - you know, when Beau actually has a clue what's really going on! 

Getting ready for Santa on Christmas Eve

Spending time with his Debbie

Joel and Debbie tackling our Christmas dinner

Just hanging out with everyone, being super cute as usual

Meeting Great-Grandmother Brian for the first time

The three WTBs

My Christmas Gift

My lovely husband gave me a wonderful video camera for Christmas. Yes, I realize that it's not Christmas yet and that I have no business opening my Christmas presents this early. But, Billy already got all of his and he figured I could get a lot of use out of my new camera before Friday.

So, here is one of my first clips. The subject was all smiles and giggles before and after I raised the camera to him. However, as soon as that red light started flashing he became stoic. This was one of the few clips I was able to obtain. Hopefully he'll warm up to it before this week is out.

Oh and I apologize in advance for my voice in the background...I know nobody cares to hear me making baby talk.

He's here!

Billy and I welcomed our precious son, William Thomas Brian, III on October 26, 2009 at 6:50 a.m. WTB, or Beau as we call him, weighed 8 pounds and 2 ounces and measured 20 inches in length. He was born with bright blue eyes and a full head of blonde hair (which has mostly fallen out now!)

I realize I'm a little late with the announcement, but the last seven weeks have been pretty crazy. Due to numerous factors, we ended up in the hospital for about one week. Then, of course, we had lots of visitors. And once the visitors slowed down, we wanted to spend as much time with Beau as we could.

But he's a real joy. He's a happy baby - crying only when hungry, wet, tired, or gassy. And, this kid can really get gassy!

It's been so much fun to watch him grow and learn. He's changed SO MUCH in just seven short weeks.

Four weeks Six weeks

We're heading to Montgomery, Texas for Christmas so that he can see his paternal grandparents again. And, it looks like he'll get to meet Grandmother Brian as well.

I'll try to do better keeping everyone posted on his development. Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!