his feet

i don't have strong genes.

my children look mostly like paul.

one thing my children do have is my feet.

except vin got this little bubble on his big toes.

i love it.

car seat idea.

My sista gave me the idea of taking Vin's picture in his car seat every week. I didn't really know if I would do it, but ends up it is a really easy/great idea. You are always putting your baby in the car seat, and it is just a matter of remembering.I was going to retake this picture, but I never got around to it. His eyes were bright red from yawning/getting ready to cry. Yes he turns BRIGHT red when he is unhappy.
4 weeks have passed already...and he is already getting so big.

Joining Glamour Shots Gone Wild

The infamous Kristina of Pulsipher Predilections is throwing a Glamour Shots Gone Wild Blog Carnival. What is that you ask? If you have glamour shot pictures post them on your blog...then link it up by clicking on this hawt picture below...

I got these done with my friend Amanda our sophomore year in high school. I remember thinking I really liked em...gasp, did I just admit to that. Amanda didn't like the way her pictures turned out. I think that there was turquoise and something shimmery involved in her pictures. =)

Come on people, join the judging...and if you wanna good laugh.

vons tips.

I do not go crazy over all the baby products out there, but if I had to give a few must have products for new Mom's these are the things that I would suggest. These are all things I didn't have with Van, but have found they make life a. lot. easier now that I have them.

Someone gave me a bassinet to use for Vin. One word...life saver. I wouldn't spend a lot on it, try to barrow if you can. Vin is already sleeping in his crib, so it's not worth spending a lot of money on. It is extremely nice to have in those first few weeks though.

Buy a car seat with one of these doo-dads... It makes it SO nice that it tightens with just a pull, and will loosen with a push of that orange button. So there isn't a constant fixing of the straps every time your baby grows. Trust me, that is a huge pain. Worth the extra money you spend.

Get a comfy rocking chair. It makes those middle of the night feedings way easier, and it appears that Vin likes it too! =)

If you plan on nursing, make sure you have someone to talk to. I didn't make it very long nursing with Van. I have done fabulous this time, because of people like my Sista who listen. I have seriously called a billion times to ask questions, which was the biggest mistake I made with Van. I felt like a stupid new Mommy so I didn't ask questions. I have asked way more questions this time around, and it has made a big difference.

That is all. My 2 cents. Take it or leave. Add to it if you want.

funny story #1

There are sooo many funny stories to tell. Just ask Emily and Stephanie when they came to visit...it was straight up ridiculous. This story might just top that visit though. I had to tell it first.Van has a problem waking Vin up. It is annoying. I have tried to tell her not to do it, but she doesn't care. Chalk it up as just another thing we are adjusting to.
This morning I left Vin sleeping soundly on my bed, and I hopped in the shower. Van was playing/watching a movie near him...but not paying attention to him...so I thought. As soon as I got in the shower, I hear Vin screaming. I tried to hurry, but ya know. He kept on, and I could hear Van trying to console him. She sometimes can calm him down, but more often than not she just makes him more upset.
I get out of the shower to find Van on my bed holding him, with her shirt up, trying to nurse him. Seriously so funny...I couldn't stop laughing...

wordless wednesday: we are all in desperate need of pedi's

odd.

It is still amazing to me that this...was this little guy...

Even though it was a hard journey, and we are still getting adjusted to having a new baby...there is still talk of another baby in our future. I guess that means that it is all worth it, right?