Still here...

Holy cow... it was brought to my attention yesterday that it had been a little while since I've gotten on here. Come to find out, he's absolutely right. I hadn't even realized it had been so long.

We're still doing pretty good. Since we last spoke we've had a ton more snow and weather that makes it almost feel like spring. Crazy you say? No, that's just a common winter in Nebraska... you just never know what you're gonna get.

I will also say that it amazes me just how much this little guy of ours is changing. HOLY SMOKES!!! It's like a daily occurrence.

We went from this                                                 To this

And he's only a couple weeks old. Dang man, he looks nothing like his newborn pictures anymore. People are saying he looks like his dad now, which on one hand might be a compliment but on the other... well I'm  sorry son. We'll just hope that you at least like your hair if you don't like your looks.

He's probably one of the best little babies I've ever come into contact with. He's pretty fun, likes to make faces, is cute, loves to sleep, is pretty agreeable (most of the time) and oh yea... he's cute :)

The first week of Sutton's life, we took his picture every day in a day-of-the-week onesie.

 









He's pretty much the cutest thing we've ever seen. I know I've said it before... but dang he changes a lot. We went to the Pediatrician for his 2 week checkup today. He weighed 8lbs 13oz, so he really is growing up. To be honest, there really isn't a whole lot more to say so we'll leave you with some more pictures. I know, you don't really get to see him that much... but let me tell you that this is going to be one photographed child.

We had the privilege of having the amazing Becky Novacek come out to the house his first week here on earth and take some of the most amazing newborn pictures I've ever seen. Seriously, as you can see... she does awesome work. She did our engagement and wedding pictures and she's the best at what she does. She just gets you and loves to catch you in the moment and we love that about her. I would highly recommend her for any pictures that you're thinking you want to do. She's easy to work with and is just a  blast to be around.

 

 

 

 

Mid-week update

As you probably already could have guessed, we're home. Released from the hospital Sunday afternoon and doing it "alone". Actually we've had a few visitors and have went out into the world the last two days for things and I have to say it's been going pretty well.

Our nights haven't been too terrible yet. We're still getting use to the boy and what his sleeping schedule is. The second night was probably the roughest. He was up for a long time nursing that night because he's like his dad and needs to eat. Last night however was the best of the three because he slept for almost four hours at a time... I know, be jealous. I will say, I don't think I've been peed on this much in my entire life. I'm not quick enough with diapers and wipes yet apparently.

We went to the pediatrician yesterday and Sutton's weight is back up to almost what it was when we left the hospital and his bilirubin count has started to go down. So it doesn't appear our son will be working on his tan anytime soon, which is fine with the both of us.

The visitors we've had since arriving home have actually been all family. My family was here Sunday night and then Katie's family came after them on Sunday as well. Monday brought a brief visit from my cousin Darren which the boy seemed to enjoy because he rarely gets held... right, as if you believe that. I'm telling you the truth when I say we do enjoy company people. I mean I don't want 30 at a time but a few now and then is good too.

We'll leave off with a few pictures from this last week. Katie bought some little onesies that have the days of the week on the front of them that we're taking his picture in for his first week here. It's hard to believe that tomorrow he'll wear the last one. Man, he's already growing up fast.

He's here...

And about the only word that I can think of to describe it is AMAZING!!! We have a niece and nephew who I would say were perfect when they came and our little baby is no different. He is absolutely perfect in every way. He's cute, he's happy, he's healthy and o yea... did i forget to mention that he's cute? I'm most likely a little biased on my opinion of him, but I'm the dad so that's alright.

 To give you the specifics, he came into this world on January 14th 2011, at 5:08 pm. He weighed 8 lbs, and was 20 in. long. There really isn't a whole lot more for me to expand on, so I'll leave you with a few more pictures of him. More to come later I'm sure.

Snow...

Something we seem to be getting a lot of here the last few days. And all I can say is.... I hate the snow. I know it's good for moisture and some people think it's pretty (pastor George), but I just don't like it. I might have another view on it if I didn't have to shovel it from my driveway every time we get a new inch or two, but we can't focus on the what ifs people, we're dealing with the now.

I think the reason that I'm not all about snow at this specific time in my life is because I really don't want to have to home deliver my son. I know, it probably sounds awesome getting to have your son on the dining room table.... I'm sure that's every parents dream. I mean hello, you're right by your refrigerator and couch, you could have snack and a show all at the same time.

But the truth is, for me anyway, I'm perfectly fine with him being born in a facility where they know what they're doing. I mean, I don't even know what a turkey baster is so how am I suppose to navigate my son into this world. I just want to be able to get out of my driveway, head down the road a few miles to the hospital and let the fun begin. And that is why I don't like the snow. We're so greatly anticipating his arrival and I personally am looking forward to getting to drive my wife to the hospital when it's "time to go". I don't know why, again as I've stated before, I might be a freak.

So if the snow wants to hold off for a few days until he comes, or someone wants to donate a snowblower to me so I can make quick work of the task at hand... I would be grateful. Once he's here and we're at home, then it can snow all it wants and I won't care. Let's all pray that today is the day that our little boy decides to make his apperance shall we.

Happy Tuesday.

Almost there...

I will say, I can't really think of another time that I've been anticipating an event as much as this. Ok, I lied... my wedding would be the other day. I mean, what's better than marrying your best friend and getting to spend the rest of your life with them? The only other thing that comes to mind right now is having this baby.

We're both really excited for his arrival, Katie maybe a little more than I but that's just because I think she's getting tired of being a single parent :), and have tried just about everything to get him to come already. But, we're finally leaving it and coming to terms that God will let him come when he's good and ready.

To be honest, I'm sure God has a sense of humor and will most likely let his arrival be about when we have the most amount of snow of the ground. I think this because I believe God would get a good chuckle while watching me frantically scoop snow off my driveway so we can leave. Because if you know me I'm just that way. I hate ice and therefore we will not be driving on the snow so that I don't have to deal with that when we get home. I know, I'm a freak but I really don't care.

Anyway, we're still waiting and I'll let you know when he does decide to come. Right now, we're off to worship with our church family... and possibly say a little prayer that our little man comes real soon. Happy Sunday everyone!

Waiting...

Something I've never really been any good at is waiting. I'm more the type of person that would much rather start out and we'll figure it out as we go along. Now mind you I am not the type of person that just does things and however they happen it's just that way. No, I start things and the entire time make sure I'm keeping a watchful eye on what the end project is going to be, but I do like constant motion.

Anyway, what really brought this whole topic on was last night. Katie and myself had went out and had done a little shopping for our hospital bag and when we got home Katie decided a bath was in order. So I went upstairs, ran her bath, made sure it was the right temperature for her and then headed to the basement to watch a little TV and fold some laundry. Well about 20 minutes later, my wife yells my name from upstairs and immediately my brain goes into action thinking that this is it. This is the moment we've been waiting for and it's finally time to meet our son. So I turn the TV off and spring into action and ask her what she needs. Then, she softly tells me she needs a towel so she can get out.

Dang, really.... there aren't even enough words in the English language to tell you how excited I had gotten myself thinking this was the moment we had been waiting for. And it's not her fault, she really did need a towel and I wouldn't expect her to climb out of the tub and get water all over the floor just to get one from the hallway.

So, we come back to waiting. We're still waiting on the boy to make his grand entrance into this world and we're getting more and  more excited for the moment with each passing day. I wish there was a way to make him come out, for me to just tell him this is it and now you are going to be born. But, there isn't such a thing and I'm learning to be ok with that. God has a plan for this little boy and I'm just happy he chose us to be his parents so we can help raise him in God's image and help him be a strong christian man. So if you would, say a prayer for a growing little family and hopefully we'll soon be on here blogging about a new baby that has finally come.

The new year...

O my, what a time we had here over the New Years holiday. Ok, not really. Our holiday was actually pretty uneventful. Especially since our little boy didn't decide to make an early appearance as we had hoped :(

Oh well. The weekend was actually pretty enjoyable. It was fairly low key and we just got to hang out mainly. We went out New Years Eve for some supper at Red Robin. Then we went over to the Stiver's house to see Chase's girlfriend and family for a few minutes. Then it was off to the Lautenbach house to watch a movie with the family and the dog.

Saturday morning wasn't the best as Katie was sick most of the day. It was nice to get to sit around and just get rested back up a little before the boy comes. I'm pretty sure Katie is ready for her baby to be here and to be able to love on him, so whenever he wants to come is fine with us.

Sunday we went and worshipped in the house of the Lord and then went out for a little pizza lunch at Sam & Louie's in Elkhorn with friends from church and our pastors family. Always fun to get together with other believers of Christ and just hang out. Then for the first part of the afternoon we went out with Mom and Dad Lautenbach and looked at a few floor plans for houses, then did a little shopping to help us get a little closer to "completing" the boys room. Our evening was spent getting his clothes washed and some shelves hung up in his room. Pictures will be loaded here shortly, his room is coming together nicely and I think his mom and grandma Lautenbach have done a pretty good job getting it ready for his arrival.

That's all for now, we'll keep you posted on our sons progress. We're hoping he decides to come sooner then later, but also realize that it'll be according to God's timing and as long as he's happy and healty we'll be fine either way.