April Showers!

We've passed the 30 week mark and can't believe June is right around the corner. We even started the obligatory baby classes last night - Grant was a little shocked to learn that a newborn usually likes to feed every 1.5 - 2 hours. He turned to me with a look of disbelief on his face. Time to up the Starbucks gift cards!

We've had quite the busy month --- Last weekend my lovely husband and good friends Sharon and Patricia threw me a surprise baby shower in Denver. It was exactly what I had wanted, low-key and fun with boys invited as well (thanks to some alcohol they managed to sit through the gift opening and even through out a few 'oooohhhhs' and 'ahhhhhhs' from time to time).

I went to St. Louis for a baby luncheon thrown by my lovely mother and sister. Unfortunately we forgot the camera at the actual luncheon, but of course, the camera was on 24/7 whenever Jack was around. Thanks to my friends and family for all the adorable gifts, it was great to see them all!

Here's a little shot of Jack at 5 months with his dad and two favorite aunts:



And a bonus photo of my favorite little guy:

Bachelor / Bachelorette Pad!

Due to overwhelming response, from 2 of our 5 readers, I have returned for another post! Drink it in, this could be the last, or like Cher, I might simply keep coming back. (hard to say)

This weekend we began putting together baby Stiff's room. As the pictures below illustrate, it's coming along quite nicely and we still have about 3 months to go...what will we do? Leslie did a great job picking out all the colors and other "complex" items....I did procure the brown and red penguin (corner of crib in picture below). Obviously, we are a lethal style combo!

A BIG thank you to Peg and John (I mean Mr. B) for the crib and dresser!!
Another BIG thank you to our good friends Mark and Nicole for helping us set it all up - definitely couldn't have done it without you both (lazy pregnant wife)

Baby Stiff's Crib with "Peng-e" the penguin.

Yes, the shelves are far enough away - safety first (right Mr. B)

All smiles and a beer....off to a great start!

If only the kido came with instructions like the crib!

Peg's Pad! The 3 day rule has been temporarily suspended.

6.5 months - Daddy Speaks!

So you have heard from the beautiful mother-to-be about all that has been happening....now, as Paul Harvey says....for the rest of the story!

1) She eats at least 5 times a day....and I love it! Not because I get to eat too, but because it goes against all of her normal household eating policies.

2) She is such a great mom-to-be. I can't tell you how much she does to ensure this little one comes out glowing with a flax-seed and vitamin filled smile!

3) She hasn't been sick or moody at all (ok 50% is true) Honestly, she (we) have been very fortunate to this point for a smooth 6.5 months - knock on wood.

4) Her biggest concern is how she is going to love our child as much as she loves our godson Jack...which is a heckuvalot!

5) We have finally come to terms on names....she just doesn't know it yet. What is the capital of Texas?? (god bless Texas!)

6) It sure is hard to name anyone with the second half of that name being STIFF (sorry Dad, Ben Stiff just can't be repeated.....you're a shoe-in for a male middle name (he would agree)).

7) I have read most of the books on my mandatory reading list.

8) I still have little to no idea what I am doing!

9) We are currently subscribed to every single baby magazine on the face of this planet....even ones that are published in Thailand - not sure how we got on their list (do you speak Thai? Jack talk Thai....Jack talk Thail reallll good.....yes, this is my shout out to Jack!)

10) This will likely be the last time I am allowed to blog, so let me finish by saying - my wife is amazing, smart, beautiful, fearless.....and I love her!

PS - our registry is listed on this blog - just in case anyone wanted to know :-)


Those are new pants - it would be wise if you complemented her on them! (thanks)

It's Jack....

A little treat on a Tuesday afternoon - Jack at 4.5 months.

24 weeks.....Still pregnant

A few shots from week 24. We have another doctor appointment on Thursday so hopefully a few more updates after that. The baby has really been moving around lately, especially at night - lots of kicking and/or punching. Same with Grant.

22 weeks and growing!

I was gone for 5 days last weekend in St. Louis and when I got home Grant was a bit shocked by how much the belly has popped in such a short amount of time. Not only did I grow a bit while out of town, but I came down with a nasty head cold that is slowly getting better. You'll have to ignore the red, puffy eyes in the picture.



Being back in St. Louis was great, despite not feeling so well. My lovely mother took care of me (as my father graciously opened his wallet) and my sister flew into town as well. We were able to 'steal' our little nephew Jack from his very gracious parents. I don't think the little guy went the whole weekend without somebody holding him. Here are a few pics of the most precious baby ever at just over 3 months old.

Just because he's so precious....

This is our little godson, Jack, who couldn't be cuter if he tried. He is now 3 months old and I'm sure excited to have a cousin in a few months to pal around with. Don't you just want to

eat him alive???