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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Christmas 2008
Jacob had a great 2nd 1st Christmas (his first one didn't count since he was still in the NICU).
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Download pictures here: http://picasaweb.google.com/AdamAndAngela/Christmas2008#
Monday, December 29, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Talin's Birth
Mr. Talin was born on Christmas Eve at 1:13 in the afternoon. He weighed 7lbs 10oz and is 19.5" long!
He was supposed to come on December 29th, but Jenny started labor the night before and headed to the hospital around 9am on Christmas Eve. The doctors determined that she was in labor and since she was going to have a c-section (once you have one they make you deliver all of your babies that way), that they would take her that afternoon.
I was at home milling around the house and wrapping presents when we got the call. I was so excited. I jumped in the shower and got ready as fast as I could. I have to wrap a few presents, cook a casserole and pack Jacob's stuff (we were heading to my dad's house for dinner) and I really didn't want to miss the baby. Thankfully, I made it to the hospital with 30min to spare.
What a privilege to be a part of such a miracle. It was so fun to be there for Jenny and Scott. As excited as I was, my mind kept taking me back to when I was in that operating room having Jacob. Someone came out of a door by the viewing window and I looked back and saw that that was the door to the NICU. I didn't know it was right there! I was flooded with emotions. Emotions over what happened to me and the realization of how scary it was and how sick I really was. They left the blinds open the entire time they sewed Jenny up (they didn't open them until Talin was pulled out) and we got to watch them tend to the baby and even wave to Jenny. With me, they closed the blinds immediately. I was also full of emotions of the experience that I missed. I had no idea that the baby stayed in the room so long and went to recovery with mom and never left! I saw Jacob as they wheeled me through the NICU on the way to my room and then I didn't see him until 2 days later and he never got to come to my room. Lastly I was filled with emotions on what I have to come with my next one. What a fun, new and exciting experience we will have.
But, enough about me. Back to Jenny and Talin. He did great. It was so fun to hear him cry and cry when they weighed him. He has a good set of lungs! He looked so tiny and yet so big. I am so happy that I was given the opportunity by Jenny and Scott to be a part of their big day. It might have something to due with the fact that I was the unofficial photographer. Here are some of the 260 pictures of that day!
Download the pictures here: http://picasaweb.google.com/AdamAndAngela/TalinSBirth#
He was supposed to come on December 29th, but Jenny started labor the night before and headed to the hospital around 9am on Christmas Eve. The doctors determined that she was in labor and since she was going to have a c-section (once you have one they make you deliver all of your babies that way), that they would take her that afternoon.
I was at home milling around the house and wrapping presents when we got the call. I was so excited. I jumped in the shower and got ready as fast as I could. I have to wrap a few presents, cook a casserole and pack Jacob's stuff (we were heading to my dad's house for dinner) and I really didn't want to miss the baby. Thankfully, I made it to the hospital with 30min to spare.
What a privilege to be a part of such a miracle. It was so fun to be there for Jenny and Scott. As excited as I was, my mind kept taking me back to when I was in that operating room having Jacob. Someone came out of a door by the viewing window and I looked back and saw that that was the door to the NICU. I didn't know it was right there! I was flooded with emotions. Emotions over what happened to me and the realization of how scary it was and how sick I really was. They left the blinds open the entire time they sewed Jenny up (they didn't open them until Talin was pulled out) and we got to watch them tend to the baby and even wave to Jenny. With me, they closed the blinds immediately. I was also full of emotions of the experience that I missed. I had no idea that the baby stayed in the room so long and went to recovery with mom and never left! I saw Jacob as they wheeled me through the NICU on the way to my room and then I didn't see him until 2 days later and he never got to come to my room. Lastly I was filled with emotions on what I have to come with my next one. What a fun, new and exciting experience we will have.
But, enough about me. Back to Jenny and Talin. He did great. It was so fun to hear him cry and cry when they weighed him. He has a good set of lungs! He looked so tiny and yet so big. I am so happy that I was given the opportunity by Jenny and Scott to be a part of their big day. It might have something to due with the fact that I was the unofficial photographer. Here are some of the 260 pictures of that day!
Download the pictures here: http://picasaweb.google.com/AdamAndAngela/TalinSBirth#
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Christmas was WONDERFUL! (busy, but wonderful!)
Wow, have we had a busy Christmas?!? Last Saturday we went to Winter Haven to have Christmas with my mom's side of the family. We went to my dad's house Christmas eve for dinner (after I went and watched Talin Justice Smothers be born; pictures to come eventually-I have to edit them first!), Christmas morning my mom and Micah came over for a late breakfast and we headed to Adam's mom's house for dinner, then Friday night we went to visit the Smothers in the hospital and then went over to Adam's dad's house for dinner and then this morning we have brunch at Adam's mom's house with his step-dad's side of the family. Whew! 5 Christmases in 4 days (and one of those days Jacob was up at 6am and one he was up at 5am); I'm exhausted!
We had a wonderful Christmas full of surprise babies (welcome, Talin!) and lots of toys and clothes for little man and lots of family. I have lots of pictures, but Adam is at the FSU game (John got them press passes, so they are sitting in the comfortable, air conditioned press box enjoying yummy food and hopefully a good game) and he has my camera. I do have other pictures to get caught up on. Enjoy!
Jacob Playing
Random pictures of our favorite little man doing his favorite thing...playing!
Click here to see the pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=89668&l=dec8b&id=533066390
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Birthday Pancakes
I made Jacob pancakes for his birthday (mommy and daddy got to eat them as well). That is about all we did on his actual birthday, but he didn't seem to mind. He loves pancakes!
Click here to see the pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=89659&l=17b1a&id=533066390
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First Hair Cut
Jacob finally got his first hair cut. He was supposed to get it just before his party, but I got sick. He did so well. He was very interested in what the lady was doing. He couldn't figure it out. He ate Cheerios and sat in daddy's lap. He looks so handsome and grown-up now!
Click here to see the pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=89662&l=f3c94&id=533066390
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Picture Wall
Finally, we got my pictures up behind the couch. We were supposed to do that before Jacob's party, but again me being sick changed those plans. I love how it turned out. I still want to add a few more, but it looks so much better now. I still have boxes to unpack, but our house is starting to look like a home!
Click here to see the pictures (and other pictures of my house): http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=82631&l=60af3&id=533066390
We had a wonderful Christmas full of surprise babies (welcome, Talin!) and lots of toys and clothes for little man and lots of family. I have lots of pictures, but Adam is at the FSU game (John got them press passes, so they are sitting in the comfortable, air conditioned press box enjoying yummy food and hopefully a good game) and he has my camera. I do have other pictures to get caught up on. Enjoy!
Jacob Playing
Random pictures of our favorite little man doing his favorite thing...playing!
Click here to see the pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=89668&l=dec8b&id=533066390
Click here to download the pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/AdamAndAngela/JacobPlaying#
Birthday Pancakes
I made Jacob pancakes for his birthday (mommy and daddy got to eat them as well). That is about all we did on his actual birthday, but he didn't seem to mind. He loves pancakes!
Click here to see the pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=89659&l=17b1a&id=533066390
Click here to download the pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/AdamAndAngela/BirthdayPancakes#
First Hair Cut
Jacob finally got his first hair cut. He was supposed to get it just before his party, but I got sick. He did so well. He was very interested in what the lady was doing. He couldn't figure it out. He ate Cheerios and sat in daddy's lap. He looks so handsome and grown-up now!
Click here to see the pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=89662&l=f3c94&id=533066390
Click here to download the pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/AdamAndAngela/FirstHairCut#
Picture Wall
Finally, we got my pictures up behind the couch. We were supposed to do that before Jacob's party, but again me being sick changed those plans. I love how it turned out. I still want to add a few more, but it looks so much better now. I still have boxes to unpack, but our house is starting to look like a home!
Click here to see the pictures (and other pictures of my house): http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=82631&l=60af3&id=533066390
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
Luke 2:9-14
Luke 2:9-14
Friday, December 19, 2008
Happy Birthday My Baby Boy
Today Jacob is 1 year old. I cannot believe how fast time has flown by! I love him so much. I never imagined how fun it would be to have a little boy. Just a little while ago the 3 of us were sitting on the bed laughing. As long as we kept laughing, Jacob would laugh.
This Christmas is going to be so different. This year I have my baby boy home with me.
I have lots more to tell, but have lots to do so Jacob's Birthday Tribute will just have to wait.
I leave you with this picture taken last year on his birth-day.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
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