Tymon's First Day Home

Tymon came home yesterday at 7 p.m. For those of you who don't know or haven't read our blog post about Joe's cat - I was a bit worried how things would turn out! She is super possesive and bratty about everything. However I have to admitt it's so cute how she watches over him. She just will get somewhere where she can make sure he is okay and stare. This huge look of concern comes over her face when he makes even a peep and gives us huge crusties if he is crying. Other than her being locked out of the room at night and her constant howling about it she has done really well. This morning when I let her in all she wanted to do was stare at Tymon.

More pictures of Tymon

Tymon Joseph has come

After only six hours of being at the hospital we had our little Tymon in our hands and warming our hearts. The total birth time was not to long as Jamie did a great job pushing when needed. He came out about six thirty and weighed in at 5 pounds 15 ounces and was 21 inches long. Tymon came out healthy and happy! Here are some pictures of the little one and the big brown eyes and dark hair he has. More pictures will be coming as we get more of him.

I'm new at this blogging thing so be patient with me.

The Nursery is Complete

The nursery is complete we are just missing one thing! Baby Ty! He's just having a grand old time waiting for his big entrance into the world. He kicks and plays almost all day long and is progressing the opposite way.

I am so proud of our Nursery. For those of you who don't know, Joe and are are....well...cheap! So I am proud to report that we saved bucho on the nursery. (However this kid has more clothes than a 40 year old man, can I just say its good I am not having a girl). We found the dresser at D.I. (a great idea from some friends - thanks Kade and Alisa) and Joe stained it to match the crib. Then he put on new handles and it looks brand new! A day or two later I found the rocking chair there and same thing stained it to match the crib as well as the long shelf. All in all his furniture cost less than $75 and looks amazing. I love the dark espresso color.

My Mom made this amazing cross stitch quilt on the wall. It took her about 7 months and is way to pretty to use so we hung it and it looks amazing. The pictures don't really do it justice.

Aunt Pam

There is a chandelier that hangs above our kitchen table. It has three full bulbs that emit a beautiful light. It’s different than most chandeliers its not extravagant, not boring but unique – but more than that it means so much to me now.

My Aunt passed away on Friday. It seems surreal as it was just yesterday I talked to her. She bought me that chandelier. We thought it was “so cool” and “so unique.” She was so excited to get it for me and couldn’t wait to help me pick it out. Every time I flick that switch and sit at my kitchen table I remember her. I look up at the Chandelier and the light it emits and remember all the wonderful light she emitted in her life.

My Aunt was the most gracious and caring person. She adored her family. I remember numerous times her telling me how gorgeous my brother and I were. To her, her family WERE the most good looking and precious people in the world. How often do we think something nice about someone in our heads but never say it? That was not her. She always made sure to tell us how proud she was of each one of us. She never pointed out our faults –ever but always told each of us how special we were to her.

My Aunt would do anything for anyone. She braided my hair over and over and over until her hands hurt and she couldn’t braid anymore. She cooked us our favorite meal every night if that’s what we wanted for dinner, and she taught my brother and I to play Poker, we loved spending time with her.

Thank you Aunt Pam. Thank you for your love and support. I miss you. We all miss you. Your light will forever live on. We will hold you in our hearts forever. I love you.

Jamie

30 Weeks down and 10 to go!

I know, I know. I am the WORST blogger ever. I mean who waits 6 months before they update their blog, oh yeah I do. Well as you can see from the picture pretty soon we will have another new addition to our family. Here I am at about 29 weeks. I always said when I hit 30 weeks I'd celebrate. I can't believe I only have 10 weeks left until we meet our little boy, oh yeah...for those of you who don't know we are having a boy!!



There are so many weird crazy things that amaze me about pregnancy.

1. The Morning Sickness went away for me I hit week 12 and it was gone, Thank Goodness! My back hardly hurts, I can count 3 days where it killed but the doctor is amazed that being on my feet all day hasn't killed my back.

2. Your body changes in so many ways but I've been so lucky to wear my "normal" clothes up about until two weeks ago, I know I was really lucky. I just really miss running.

3. Everytime someone sees me they comment on "how small I am." What? I feel like an elephant? Small? But I guess in comparrison to other's perceptions, I am small for being as far a long as I am. The doctor says I am measuring right on target so that is great! Working on your feet for 8 hours a day during pregnancy is not recommended you may not gain adequate weight and then you'll have to take nasty vitamin suppliments. So far, I should have gained about 15 pounds and I'm at about 7.

4. I finally let girls at my store do A LOT more for me. I think they are sick of it, but I'm so thankful for them because bending over is not pleasant. Lifting is restricted and they are just so sweet to always grab me the exact food I'm craving. Poor girls have been to seven eleven probably more times than they can count, can't help it I love those slurpees!

5. I can't wait to fit into all the cute jeans we have in. Don't worry though I've bought two cute styles in a bigger size and rubberband them, my girls are DETERMINED to make sure I'm not frumpy and pregnant and I must say they have kept me pretty cute throughout the whole pregnancy!! I'll take more pictures of the cute outfits they have put together for me.

6. Marie Calendars Frozen Turkey Dinner, Yummy only 350 Calories and 10 grams of fat good for a frozen lunch/dinner, I live on them. Lol.





Now a bit more info about the baby.



Joe and I have decided to name him Tymon. Prononced (Ty men)

It's Greek. We will call him Ty for short. In Greek it means honor, or warrior whichever "name dictionary" you are looking it up in. We love it! I've found many bargains on a dresser, rocking chair and other great things for his room that we HAVEN'T even started working on yet!!! I'm getting a bit stressed about working my last few weeks and getting everything done but that is what I do.



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Our New Addition

Say hello to Daisy! After much begging and pleading with my Husband he FINALLY agreed I could get a cat. On President's Day after work I went with my Mom to the Humane Society. I looked through all the cages not really seeing any cats that caught my eye. I wanted a orange tabby because this is the breed all my other cats have been. Joe wanted a kitty just like Daisy. I looked again through all the cages and with a sad face told my mom, "I can't believe I'm not seeing one." I started to walk back to my car when the Lady at the Humane Society told me to look in the bottom cages, "these cats are the first to be put to sleep." Great I thought did I have sucker written on my forehead?

Then I saw her peering through the cage. I picked her up and she nuzzled me. She immediately started purring. It was a match made in Heaven, sort of. I didn't want a dark kitty I wanted an orange one and not to mention I especially did not want a girl cat! But within five minutes I knew I had to take her home. Okay, "She's the one Mom, let's go." My mom looking a little surprised carried her to the counter.

She has been the best kitty...so far. Okay so she's had her moments. For instance she is SPOILED beyond belief. She sleeps under the sheets on Joe's side. Don't mess with her space next to Joe or she will claw you in the legs, true story! She has a knack for knocking anything over that is upright and she is an attention hog. Her favorite things to knock over are cups of water, flowers, her water bowl anything upright will not be for long. And surprisingly I thought I was buying a cat for myself, nope she's Joe's 100%. Daddy's little girl. He took her over and she loves it!

He cuddles with her more than he does with me! He is always holding her while doing homework and playing with her constantly. She is such a great addition to our house. We call her our Clearance Kitty she was only $15.00 wow! I can't believe how lonely I would be without her she's great. Not to mention isn't she cute?