Monday, August 26, 2013

Calvin is ONE MONTH old!

They say time flies when you have a baby. Whoever "they" are... weren't kidding! I can't believe Calvin is already a month old! Here are a few photos looking back on our first days home and at our visitors from last month.
 Straight home from the hospital.
 Clearly I am extra tired...
Snuggling with Calvin
 Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Chaney came to visit!


Grandpa and Grandma Hall came too!

 Relaxing on the porch.
 We forgot to take a picture with my friend Ashley, but she gave us this adorable puppy! He loves to watch the ceiling fan while relaxing on it. :)
First bath at home didn't go so well...

 We were thinking... this gets easier, right?
 More snuggling...

Calvin Louis Smith

How do Moms find the time to take care of their babies and blog? Phew! I am just finding the time to share my news with the blog world about baby Calvin and he's already five weeks old!

On Sunday, July 21 at 10:55 p.m. God gave us the most beautiful baby boy we could ever imagine. After 48 (yes 48) painful hours of labor, he was born and worth every second. Weighing in at 6 pounds, 11 ounces and 20.5 inches long, he made his entrance into the world with a full head of hair.

Adam was the best labor coach in the world, with all of his encouragement and patience. He also got to watch a lot of golf and baseball while I enjoyed the epidural and sleep.

Trying out the new camera just a few days before labor began.

 Epidural gave me this smile. A popsicle gave me the stain on my gown.








 Calvin LOVES to have his hair washed!
 Proud Papa
 My Mom and Dad came to visit the next morning.
 Kangaroo Care :)
Time to go home!

Friday, July 19, 2013

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Nursery Update!

I added a few more details to Baby Smith's nursery. I didn't realize the closet door was hiding his growth chart ruler that I scored at the Mom's Market sale for $15. These sell for an outrageous amount at Pottery Barn. I hung a mobile that I made yesterday above his crib that was an Etsy knockoff. I will post the tutorial later on how I made it for less than $10! These pictures aren't great quality, but you get the idea. :)

Dr. Seuss Baby Shower

In May, my family hosted a Dr. Seuss Baby Shower for Baby Smith! Here are a few pictures from our day! Thank you to Mindy for the great pictures! :)



Friday, July 5, 2013

Happy 4th of July! 37 weeks!

Yesterday was the 4th of July and I have to admit that I was REALLY hoping for a July 4th baby! He's still hibernating in there though. I guess we will use his patriotic bow tie for another day! ;)
As a side note, this is currently how I feel in this gloomy rainy weather:


Friday, June 28, 2013

Nursery

The nursery is finally finished! Well.... except for one small detail; our baby boy's name needs to go above his crib still. Of course, this would already be done if we could just decide on a name. :) We think we are down to TWO names. We'll still never tell you though. ;)

Most of the nursery does not match. In fact, the only thing that matches are the curtains/blanket/changing pad cover. :) And yes, there are tiny bits of pink here and there. Just because he's a boy doesn't mean he can't appreciate the color pink. I think we've come too far in this world to worry about a little pink in a boy's room.

Here are a few photos of our Dr. Seuss inspired/Chevron print nursery for Baby Smith.


 

This child has every Dr. Seuss book still in print. Little Sophie the giraffe is hanging out for when teething begins down there on the bottom shelf. Max is in the corner, hiding from the Grinch.


These under the bed storage containers from Ikea were perfect for storing all the diapers from the diaper cakes, as well as the zillion containers of wipes I have. :)

I love how you can sort of see the closet in the reflection of the orange mirror. His closet is still white, but with red and blue dot decals.


Thursday, June 27, 2013

36 Weeks

Nursery is finished!
Birth Plan has been written!

Come on, little fella! 

Thursday, June 20, 2013

35 Weeks!

Last week I donated ten inches of hair to Locks of Love!  Although I miss my pony tail, I love the fact that it only takes 1/3 of the time to do my hair now. This equals more time for Baby Smith and less time worrying about how I look. :)

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

34 Weeks

This week I learned that "nesting" is a real thing! I have organized at least 5 rooms, including closets. Ikea saved me in the organizational department! I also filled at least 3 trash bags of stuff. I will be making a stop at Platos Closet and The Salvation Army to donate lots of unwanted items. We are definitely making room for baby! I can't believe he will be here in 6 weeks!

33 Weeks

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Wanted: New Hair

I am in desperate need of a little change with my hair. I just can't chop it all off yet, but I have a little Pinspiration on the color I want.
And here is the cut I'm thinking below.