Newborn Pics....

While my parents were here we went and had a few pics taken of Nick.  He did AWESOME!  Did not cry once =)  Even the photographer was impressed that he was so awake and alert during the photos.  I guess most newborns just sleep through having the photos done.  In fact, she had to "try" to get him to close his eyes!  She was able to get one! haha
Here are just a few of them.....

Just look at this cute little face and enjoy!  I sure do =)

I just LOVE this little Grumpy face!

One of my Favs!
(the lion is as big if not bigger than he is)



The "one" pic with his eyes closed!



He was too fussy without the diaper on =(

Newborn pic from the hospital!

I can't believe he is already 3 weeks old!!!  He changes everyday.  I just LOVE the little faces he makes (esp when he is rolling his eyes at me....he is definitely my son! haha)  He is so strong.  He has been lifting his head up since we left the hospital, but now he can hold it up for a long period of time!!  He is still mommys favorite cuddle bug!  He is sleeping well and eating well and I am so lucky to be his Mom!

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<3 Happy 1st Valentine's Day Nicholas!!! <3

My little Valentine <3

And Mommy sure LOVES him!

I just can't get enough of my little boy!

My little heart breaker!
(the outfit is too big but I had to get a pic of him in it!)

Cute matching bib!

This year Valentine's Day was bittersweet for me. I got to spend it with my 2 favorite boys and my parents!!!  We had such a fun time hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa!  However, they flew home to CA later that afternoon =(  It was hard to say goodbye!  And it was especially hard for Grandma.  I'm so thankful for skype!! 

Grandpa and Grandson

Us at the Hotel

Mom and Me

Dad and Me

Grandma saying Goodbye =*(

They <3 their grandson!

Love this pix of them!

So my husband being as wonderful as he is, came home with some surprises for me to cheer me up =)  He really is the best and I am so thankful for him and our beautiful little boy!!  Sometimes I don't know how I got so lucky =)

My Mom

Hands down I have the BEST Mom!!!  She was such a help while she was here!  Before baby came, we had a blast shopping and finishing up little Nicholas' room!  Then after a few days of her being here, baby Nick decided to arrive!!  She and Kris were so wonderful to me throughout my labor and delivery.  She even hung out with us at the hospital and stayed to watch The Bachelor with me (poor Kris! haha) 

I came home after being discharged from the hospital to a clean house, laundry done and dinner cooking in the crock pot!!  She did most of the cooking once we were home and "helped" aka like I could pry him out of her arms!! with the baby so I could catch up on some sleep! =)  I was sad to see her go!!  =( 

Thanks Mom for being the BEST!!!!

XOXO

On a side note....its so weird that now I am the MOM and she is now known as GRANDMA!!  =)

Two Weeks Old

2 weeks old already!!!  I can't believe it!  He is definitely full of personality!!  He cracks me up. 

Exhausted!!

He had a day full of visitors and love!  I just can't wait for the rest of my family to meet this little guy!  =)

My Little Blondie

I just can't get enough of this little guy and his blonde hair!!! 

Where does the time go....

I can't believe it has already been one week since I gave birth to my little prince!!!  I feel like he has changed so much already!!  I love the cute little faces he makes.  I could (and do!) hold him all day and just stare at his cute little face.  I can't imagine life without him.  Nick has been so good with eating and sleeping and he really isn't fussy.  I am so lucky he is my little boy!

Me and my little boy

My Family =)

and Grandma is NUTS about him!

Life at home.....with baby

We have adjusted very well to life at home with a newborn!!  He is so good.  It is amazing to see the dad that Kris has become!!  I couldn't have asked for a better father for my son.  Nick has the funniest expressions!  And he is mommys favorite cuddle bug......when I can get him away from Grandma!!  He is already 5 days old!!  I can't believe how fast time flies!  If he hadn't come on time, today probably would have been his birthday!  We had talked about induction weeks ago, though I knew I wouldn't deliver too late.  My mom was pretty much on time with me (her first) so I knew I would go pretty close to my due date with my first!

My Little Prince

I love that my son came out TAN and I am still white!

Please mommy, no more pictures =)

Grandma is in Heaven

The best sight in the world...my boys!

Today is also Uncle Gerry's 25th Birthday!!!!  He was hoping for his nephew to be born on his bday.....but little Nick was too impatient to wait (and mommy was happy for that!)

1st Doctor's Appt

So today was Nick's first appt.  He did so great!!  Everything looks fine and he is happy and healthy!  He now weighs 7lbs. 8 oz. and is 19 1/2 in. long! 

My little boy!

Not a fan of the carseat unless car is moving!

Waiting for Dr to come in

All bundled up and cozy =)

Introducing....... =)

Nicholas Robert

Born

January 30, 2011 at 5:07pm

7 lbs. 11 ozs.  20 3/4 inches long!!!

I have to say, labor was much easier than I had anticipated!!  Delivery was pretty much what I had expected!  Although because of how he was positioned, it was definitely more painful than it should have been!  I am just glad he is finally here!!  And on time!!  That NEVER happens  =)  I am so lucky to be his mommy!  He is the BEST baby!  He scored a 9/10 on his APGAR test and the nurse said they never score babies that high!!!  I have a champion =)  He was the talk of the nursery because he is so cute! 

I'm still in shock he was so small because I thought for sure he was going to be 8 1/2-9 pounds!!  Just shows you how off the ultrasounds can be! haha  The clothes we took to the hospital were a tad bit too big!  But he will grow =)  For now, I am just loving my little newborn!!

40 Weeks....

So to everyone's surprise, I made it to 40 weeks!  Not sure why, but everyone (including the Dr.) thought Nicholas would arrive early!  Partly because I have been dilated for weeks now.....but I have been feeling way too good!! So mom and I are out running errands (hoping labor will come soon!!)  So here is me at 40 weeks waiting on baby......

Induction date is set for Feb. 3rd though I don't think I will make it to then!  At least I won't have to go more than 5 days over so thats good news =)