Cookies for Baby Brother

Today we spent our day baking and decorating Christmas cookies with Courtney & Julian. We couldn't imagine anything better to do on a cold, rainy day. Leyton even decorated his own, but enjoyed eating the M&Ms more. These are some of our delicious creations.

No Baby Yet!

38 Week Visit to Gainesville Birth Center

Yesterday marked my 38-week midwife appointment, where I met with Sarah. My cervix is 75% effaced and 2 cm dilated. She felt Baby Landon's head and told me that he has completely descended into my pelvis. He is about ready to enter the birth canal, then into a warm bath to eventually end up in his Mommy's embracing arms. The time seems to be dragging on. About a week ago I was nervous about delivering another baby natural again, but now I know I am ready because I'm excited and anxious. Please pray that everything goes according to plan and that he is a healthy baby boy.

Below are photographs of the Birth Center. There are two birthing suites, one inside the home and the other is a mother-in-law unattached suite. Both have been recently remodeled. I am opting for the birth suite inside because the tub is huge and Leyton got accustomed to the home. There are toys, books, and all sorts of things he loves to get his little hands on. They've even put up the Christmas tree for the holiday season.

Side view of Birth Center w/ terrace

Front - wrap around porch w/ baby announcement banner.

My Birth Suite - family sitting area

Family sitting area at a different angle


Birth bedroom

Complete with full-sized kitchen off to the left

Birth tub

This is where the magic will happen. I hope I have Landon in the evening because I plan to create a relaxing ambience with candle light.

Check back often because I will publish a post when I go into labor on my drive to Gainesville!!!

Baby Landon's Cradle

Thanks to my talented friend Mary Grace, Landon will be sleeping in style in his cradle complete with a homemade cradle bumper and sheet set. We continued Leyton's theme and used football courdaroy material. Now we wait for a baby!!

Happy Turkey Day!

Mommy woke up and began the traditional Thanksgiving Day routine. Cook, clean, cook, clean, eat, clean, then go for some dessert! The dessert is the best part of Thanksgiving, aside from being with your family of course. Leyton is quite the helper these days. He walks around while I'm doing chores and says "Help Mommy?" He wants to be in on the action at all times. I try to think of some easy tasks he can help me with, so he feels accomplished and I feel like I'm teaching him something new and of interest to him. Hopefully one day he will have better cooking abilites then Daddy. (hehe) Leyton's role was to hand Mommy the fresh green beans for the casserole out of the colander, I snapped each ends then Leyton got to throw the remains in the sink disposal. He enjoyed every minute of it. He loved the cripsy onions that went on top. But who doesn't?! All in all Thanksgiving was a fun-filled times with family, and those we love the most.



Leyton went off to Daddy's in his stylish homemade Turkey Day shirt made by his little hand print and yours truly. He wanted nothing to do with the shirt, but bribbing him with a lollypop got him to wear it. Ahh.. the tricks you learn as a parent.



Photos courtesy of Holly Palmeter aka BoBo

Diapers, Desserts and Eggrolls too!

A wonderful group of "Anglers" from Bonefish Grill, threw me a diapers and desserts baby shower to celebrate the miracle of little boys!! It was absolutely flattering to have all these wonderful people make a fuss over Baby Landon. They've only known me a short time, but have helped me get through the many stages of pregnancy - all the ups and downs - and finished off my last month of being prego, possible the last one ever, showering me with friendships and diapers!! Not to mention a few extra pounds. I appreciate the many diapers I received and a few little extras. It is safe to say Baby Landon's bootie will be clean and dry for the months to come.

Not only talented, but beautiful!

Leyton is quite the charmer these days. His adorable baby blue eyes and curly blonde hair. He not only has a beautiful baby face, he has soccer talent too! On or off the field Leyton is sure to charm, and fill his Mommy and Daddy's hearts with joy.

Photo taken by Daddy