Henry's First Sporting Event!

I forgot to mention in my Valentine's Day post that Henry enjoyed his first sporting event! Michael, Henry and I attended a nail biter of a basketball game on Valentine's Day starring Ally Axford. Watching a bunch of six and seven year old girls play B-Ball is pretty funny! However, I realized my hormones are still a little outta whack when I started crying when Ally took the court and the referee high-fived a little girl that made a basket! Precious!! Of course, the most important thing to mention is the fact that Ally and the Green Team WON!!! Henry really must be a good luck charm because this was the first game won by the Green Team...coached by none other than Ally's dad, Tommy. (Also known as Henry's Uncle T). Good job, Ally!!!!!

Henry's First Photo Shoot (12-21-08)

Here are a few of the pictures from Henry's first "photo shoot". These were taken when he was ten days old by a local photographer, Jadie Thomas. She is fantastic!! Here is her website www.jadiethomasphotography.com. I highly recommend her...she is so kind and so talented! Also a big shout out to my childhood friend, Sue-Sue, for teaching me how to put a slideshow on the blog...thanks, Sue-Sue!!!

Trying to Play Catch Up...

This whole trying to catch up is taking forever!! I think I'll just start posting what is going on now and maybe just go back when I can! The problem (besides lack of sleep) is that I don't know how to upload multiple pictures/a slideshow.

As of last Thursday, Sweet Henry is now two months old! I can not believe it!! It really is so strange because I feel like it was just yesterday that Michael and I were in Dr. Davidson's office and he said he was sending us over to the hospital to "have a baby today" but on the other hand I don't remember my life without Henry. Everyday has been a blessing and I look forward to all that is to come!

Henry really enjoyed his first Valentine's Day!! His two favorite parts of the day were when the mailman delivered his Valentine from his girlfriend, Aubrey Claire Kennedy, and enjoying Valentine's Day supper with The Fabers. He loves Aunt Ro, Ellie, Maggie and Sarah Kate...and even silly Uncle John! Michael and I had a wonderful day with our most special Valentine ever!! We hope all of you had a day filled with love (and conversation hearts!).

Hospital Visitors

Here are a few pictures of some of Henry's visitors. Thanks to our friends and families for all of the hug, kisses and well wishes!

The Waiting Game

After being told that Henry was coming today (12/12)...the phone calls to friends and families began...

After all the calls, emails and texts had been sent our friends and families began arriving to share in our waiting!

And while I'm just down the hall dealing with this:
Our dear friends are doing this:

Thanks for all of your concern, Tommy! Luckily for us all, the wait wasn't too long! Here are a few pictures of Michael announcing the happy news. (Michael was so excited that he was standing sideways!! Just tricking!! I just don't know how to turn the picture!).

Clearly, this was a wonderul time for us and we are so thrilled to have such great family and friends to share in our joy. The minute that changed our lives forever...

Let the Journey Begin

Welcome to our blog! I feel super cool to have a blog but must admit that I don't know much about all of this stuff so you will all have to have patience with me!!

Michael and I found out we were pregnant on my 30th birthday, April 30th...I could not have asked for anything more wonderful!! Finding out I was pregnant was the most exciting moment of my life. We had waited, hoped and prayed for that moment for along time!

I absolutely loved being pregnant and was lucky to have not suffered from morning sickness. The smell of coffee and bacon, however, would make me run for the hills! Everything was great up until our doctor's appointment on December 12. I felt fine but my blood pressure was way too high! My doctor immediately sent us on over to the hospital to have a baby! Talk about total shock!!! Michael and I thought we had another month before our little guy joined the world!! And so this is where our journey into parenthood begins.................

Henry Michael Nix arrived at 10:59 pm on December 12, 2008. He weighed five pounds and four ounces and was 18 inches long. For those of you who know me well, you will understand why I'm still amazed that I had a baby one month early....I am LATE everywhere I go!! And I certainly never thought my 6''5" husband and I and would have a tiny baby! We do know for sure though that God answered our prayers by blessing us with a healthy, precious baby boy.