Baby Nicole

I am the world's worst procrastinator so I'm a little behind in my blogging....but I've also been very busy. Nicole was born January 22, 2009 at 1:55 pm. She was 6 lbs. 15.4 oz. and 21 inches long! She had black hair and beautiful brown eyes. Her labor was much shorter than Ashley's, although I can't say easier because I had to be induced. Not fun. Anyways, it was all worth it because she's beautiful and fun and adorable. Here's some pics of the big day...

Most recent sonogram pic

37 weeks along (12-30-08). 6 lbs. 15 oz. Yay...it looks like she got Carlos' lips!

I don't see how some people can't see what's going on in a sonogram, but I think if you can't see her face in this pic looking at you, you need to practice looking at some Rorschach inkblots (you know...the kind you look at so they can analyze your mind).

Here she is...

More belly pics

36 weeks....



























37 weeks...
























38 weeks and 2 days and counting...

First Tooth Fairy visit

Ashley lost her first tooth on 1-2-09! Way to start the new year bunny! For those of you who were wondering, the tooth she lost was her maxillary central incisor, from her mandible. In other words, one of her small front two bottom teeth...the one on the left if you're looking at her.

She got two golden coins, worth $1 each from the tooth fairy. Thanks Shannon for letting her borrow your tooth fairy pillow...haha...even if you weren't aware that you did. I can't find mine and she doesn't have one yet.

Here's a picture...

New Year's 2008

Post-Outback and Valkyrie...at the house for the countdown.



















Ashley was a tad bit excited to be allowed to stay up until past midnight...






BTW....that's apple cider....not champagne. That will have to wait until next year at least for me!

Christmas 2008

Putting up the tree on December 6, 2008!























Ashley's Christmas program at school...


















Waiting on the couch at the Olive Garden on Christmas Eve. Deja vu from last year...minus Shannon, Derek, Kaia, Leia, Mikey, and Elaine...sniff sniff. Ashley posing for the camera...again.

Opening a couple of presents on Christmas Eve...



Christmas dinner at our house with Mikey and Elaine, mom, Sylvia and Mark, and Zachary. (Carlos was the photographer).

Baby shower

I just have to say that I have the best friends. They threw me the best baby shower and I didn't have to do anything! They even pre-labeled the thank-you card envelopes for me. I'm going to be even more spoiled...uho!. Thanks Cristina and Mandy! Anyways, here's some pics from my baby shower from December 6th. I've been sick since then so it's taken me awhile to post them, but here they are!