Playing catch-up...

As you probably know, we have been using aboutmybaby.com until now for our blog. Since I decided to change where we are posting....I am going to spend some time playing catch-up here on blogspot. I am basically just going to copy and past all of our old journal entries to this page.......if you have read them inthe past, no need to go back through all of them. Unless of course, you would like to! Here goes.......

June 11, 2008

It's hard to believe that next week we have Everett's 9 month check-up w/ the pediatrician! Summer has just begun and he is definately keeping mommy on her toes! We are going for a walk every morning after breakfast, and he loves that. We are going to try and play in the baby pool in the afternoons, too! We are expecting Everett to walk any day now! He pulls up on everything in sight! Yesterday we had his 9 month photo's taken with the photographer. SO, be expecting those to be posted soon! They are going to be adorable. He was so cute, that the photographer asked if she could use him for a photocontest she has been wanting to enter. We are going to meet back up with her sometime in the next week. The picture will be of him with a few watermelons...and him eating it, too! If he wins, he could be on the cover of a magazine! Hope you are all having a great summer...new pics are posted, and there are more to come!

May 12, 2008

Well, we had our first Mother's Day yesterday, and Everett was so sweet. He bought mommy a necklace with an E on it! I love it, and will wear it proudly! This weekend Everett started holding and feeding himself his own bottle!! He is trying all new kinds of food, and loving it all! He even drinks his water from a sippy cup now! He is so much fun, and still smiles all the time. He is such a good baby. When its time to go to bed, or take a nap, all we have to do is lay him down in his crib - he will play for a little while, and eventually go to sleep! I will post pictures from the weekend soon!

May 5, 2008

The past month and a half have been a whirlwind! I am just now getting to update everyone on little "E". So much has changed! He is eating solid foods now 3 times per day and a couple of bottles in between. He sits like a big boy in his new high chair! Everett now has FOUR teeth! Yes, four! Two on top and two on bottom - see the pics in the may album! He is crawling around, sitting up from a laying down position all on his own, making all kinds of new sounds, reaching and grabbing for EVERYTHING! That keeps Chris and I on our toes! He is still such a precious baby, and becoming soooo much more fun! We can't wait for summer!

March 24, 2008

Well, Chris and I can't believe it....our little baby is 6 months old. The time has truly flown by. We both feel so lucky to have little E in our lives...he is so darn contagious! He had his 6 month check-up today. Everything looks good. About 4 days ago, we found out Everett had his first ear infection. He has been a trooper and with the medecine, the doc said his ear looked great today! Everett weighed in at exactly 20 pounds today - that is the 90th percentile. In length, he is in the 97th percentile! We are going to have a big boy on our hands!! I am posting a few of his pictures from the 6 month photo-shoot. When I get the rest of them, I will put them up also! Hope everyone is doing well! We would love to hear from you!

March 7, 2008

I know I have been updating Everett' website like crazy, but it seems like soooo much keeps happening and he keeps changing! Two new things to tell you guys about. First, Everett had his first baby food last night! Sweet Potatoes...he ate about 1/2 of the jar....and about half of what we fed him went all over him (as you can see in the pics)!! The second thing....well, it's March in Texas and we have had snow in DFW twice this week! Nothing too much...but enough to make it white at our house. This was Everett's first snow at home, so we took a couple pics before leaving for school this morning! It is truly amazing how he changes from day to day (we can't believe he will be 6 months in two weeks)! Mommy and Daddy love him so much and he makes us the proudest parents ever!!

March 6, 2008

Everett's 2nd tooth just cut through his gums on Tuesday night!! He is changing so much right now!! It's fun and exciting, but kinda sad that he is growing up soooo fast!!! We are proud of him!

March 1, 2008

Everett cut his first tooth this weekend! We noticed it on Friday! He hasnt really been fussy at all...but the drool has definately taken over! We go through about 4 soaking wet bibs per day! We think we can see the 2nd coming in right next to it. They are his two front teeth! We can't believe it! He is such a big boy!

February 25, 2008

Well, Everett finally turned over on Friday! We laid him down in his crib, and went in to check on him, and sure enough he had turned over. He is still such a good baby. He loves to be active. He spends tons of time in his exersaucer at home. He will also just lay in his crib and play by himself. Chris and I are really lucky. The ladies in the nursery at church always tell us about how much personality he has and how fun he is. He has the most contagious laugh ever! He is 5 months now, and almost sitting up on his own. He loves standing on your lap while you hold his hands! Today marks one year since Chris and I found out we were expecting...it has truly flown by!! New pictures coming soon....we also have his 6 month pictures with the photographer on march 9th!

January 27, 2008

Everett is already 4 months old! So hard to believe. At his doctor's appointment, he weighed in at 16 pounds, and 26 inches long. He is in the 75th percentile, and growing like a weed! I was looking at pictures of when he was first born, and couldnt believe how little he was! Everett got sick for the first time this past week. He had some congestion. He is doing better now, though. He laughs out loud all the time, and smiles like no other baby I have ever seen. He is a constant smiler, and just so content overall. He has been trying very hard to roll over - and he is almost there. He loves being in his excersaucer. Another favorite thing right now, is for him to stand up on your lap, while he holds you hand...he is sooooo strong! I have posted some recent pics of him at 4 months!

December 27, 2007

Everett's first Christmas was awesome! He was so cute, and fun! There are a ton of pictures to see from the whole day. He is so active. Everett is kicking like crazy and waving his arms round and round. I think he weighs about 15 pounds. He is HUGE! Still lots of talking, cooing, laughing, and DROOLING! We go to the doctor on 1/21 for his 4 month check-up. he is still sleeping through the night, and a very good baby! Hardly ever fussy! People are warning me already about the next one...they say that usually you dont get two good ones in a row! uh oh! more to come soon!

November 26, 2007

Everett has officially had his first Thanksgiving and his first snow...all in the same day. We spent Turkey day out at the King's property in Weatherford. By the time we left there, 1 1/2 inches of snow had fallen. Unfortunatley, when we came home to no snow at all. It was very exciting. We spent Thanksgiving weekend in Medina at Mom and Dad's new ranch...it was great. There are new pics posted from the whole weekend. Everett is doing well and growing so much. About 2 weeks ago we went for his 2 month check up and he weighed 11 pounds 6 ounces. Everything checked out wonderfully. He smiles all the time and can pretty much hold his head up all on his own. His eyes are getting more blue everyday! He is becoming so much fun! Check out the new pics...more to come soon!

October 30, 2007

Everett had his one month check-up last week. He is definately a growing boy. He now weighs 9 pounds and 8 ounces! He is so big! Everything looks good, and he is very healthy. I am posting some new pictures from Halloween and recent events.

September 30, 2007

Everett was born via c-section on the 19th at 4:34 p.m!! He weighed 6 pounds and 15 ounces. He was 20 inches long. Mommy and baby are both doing well. We have tons of pictures posted - so feel free to browse! I am sure there will be more to come...check out the videos too! Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts over the past few weeks!

September 18, 2007

Well we are in the hospital again and they have induced labor, what a turn of events! We think he will be born sometime tomorrow, the 19th, and will post an update when he has arrived. Wish us luck!

September 14, 2007

Well - yesterday, I was admitted to Harris for a 24 hour observation. I started out the day like normal...went to work and all. I was in the office filling out maternity leave paperwork, and chit-chatting w/ my friends and principal. I showed them how swollen my ankles and lower half of my leg were...and thats when it all started. Stephanie, my principal, asked me what i was doing at work. She then said...you need to leave, and as a matter of fact, dont come back until you have a doctor's note. I am so thankful for a boss like her. I got in to the doctor, and sure enough they decided to admit me for 24 hours. I have some of the signs of pre-eclampsia. It looks like i will be on bed-rest for the rest of the pregnancy - which should only be about 3 weeks, if we induce. I am feeling fine except for the discomfort of swelling in my legs. When i hear something, I will let you guys know! Check out the maternity pics....

September 6, 2007

Okay...another doctor's appointment today. Everything still looking good. My sugar levels were all on the super low side of normal...this is a good thing. It means that Everett is big b/c of his bone size, and not big due to gestational diabetes (which i do NOT have :)). I go for a sonogram on the 20th. At that point we will look at his size again and talk about induction dates if needed. If we get to 38 weeks (which is the first week of October), and he is already at 8 pounds...chances are that we will go ahead and induce. I'm doing pretty well. Having maternity pics made on Saturday. I can't wait! THen next weekend, I am in a wedding as a bridesmaid!!:) haha! I'll update again soon!

September 1, 2007

Okay - so here is the latest update... I am 34 weeks pregnant (as of this coming Tuesday). I have 6 weeks left - technically. Everett is already weighing in at about 5 pounds. The sonogram showed he looks really healthy and that his skeleton size is just measuring larger than the dates show. No biggie right now, but they are going to keep watching him. We will be seeing the doctor every week from here on out. I have another sonogram in 2 weeks to check on his size again...and we will go from there.

August 20, 2007

Last Monday, I went for my normal doctors appointment. Everything looked great...except that i was almost 31 weeks and measuring 33 weeks. Because of that, the doctor wanted to do a sonogram to double check Everett and all his measurements. My appointment was today...didnt see the doctor, just the ultrasound technician. Everything looked really good, and Everett is a healthy growing little boy...but averaging about 3 weeks ahead in size! We have to wait to see what the doctor says about it all on Tuesday (a week from tomorrow). I will keep you updated!

July 20, 2007

We got to see Everett in 4D yesterday, and it was so amazing! He was a perfect baby and cooperated so well with us. The ultrasound tech said this was the best 4D he had been able to do in a long time! Everett definately has his daddy's nose! Everything at this point looks really good and perfectly healthy. He is weighing in at 2 1/2 to 3 pounds right now...and growing! :)

July 3, 2007

Hello, Hello!!! Well, Chris has been busting his booty to get the nursery painted and furniture put together, so that I could add all the special touches! He did such a great job, and really sacrificed a lot of sleep to get it done! I am so thankful to have him around to help me out! Isnt he going to be the best dad ever?? I sure think so! To upate you on the baby - everything is great. I had my last appointment on Thursday and all is well. We are going to get registered for our baby classes - Chris is overjoyed!! haha! On July 19th we have our 4D ultrasound...so be looking out for those soon! Well, take a gander at the nursery pics and let me know what you think! Hope all is well! :)

May 24, 2007

WE ARE HAVING A BOY!!! We can't wait to welcom little Everett Jackson King in to our family!! We are both so excited! The sonogram was clear as day and everything looks really good. We have a perfectly healthy little one growing inside! He is 3/4 of a pound as of right now! He is definately a big boy - he measure a week bigger than normal! go figure! now it's time to decorate that nursery! when things get under way, I will post some pics!

May 12, 2007

Well, things are still going well. We are officially due on October 16, 2007 - which is totally crazy. I am 17 weeks pregnant, which means in three weeks we hit the halfway mark! can you guys believe that? Chris and I think that it has flown by so far! I am going to try and post a pic 17 week pic soon. I have been feeling the little "peanut" move around now for about a week and a half. It is truly amazing! We go in two weeks for our next ultrasound and will be finding out if we are having a little boy or a little girl! we can't wait! hope everyone is doing well!! love you, mean it!

February 25, 2007

WE ARE HAVING A BABY! We couldn't be happier! I think it caught Chris a little by surprise, but none the less, we can't wait! Shelby and Aaron came over the night we found out, and they were so excited to become Aunts and Uncles for the first time. Shelby and I were cooking dinner that night, while the boys were doing some things around the house. Chris decided our air-filters needed changing (they are in the attic). So, Chris and Aaron ventured up there to do the job. Suddenly, we here an ENORMOUS crash and the next thing we knew, Chris' legs were hanging through the ceiling and sheetrock and insulation were EVERYWHERE!!! I guess Chris was in more shock than any of us realized! He was okay, and we got the ceiling fixed! Now, we have a great story to tell the little one about the day we found out he was coming!!!

If you havent heard yet....Chris and I are having a baby! We couldnt be happier! God is SO great and has the best timing! The next 9 months are going to be amazing! This will be the first grandbaby on both sides, so everyone is excited!! My sister and Shelby get to be aunties for the first time!! Chris and I have been married for almost 6 years now, and are so ready (6 years, can you believe it?)! We were blessed to be able to buy a beautiful new house in November - and it is really coming together! We love it. I can't wait to decorate the nursery! Pink or Blue????