Quick Update

So... it's been a long time since I've posted anything. But, then again, it's been a long time since I've been home! I had ZERO internet, phone, cell phone, etc. access in Oregon - which was definitely nice in a way. Here's a little bit on what I've been doing since Gibson and I got home.

I could not believe how big my plants had gotten while I was gone! Look at the size of these Hibicus and the vincas (below - in the island). Wow!
We got to babysit Lukas (Courtney's little boy) yesterday! What a cutie! He is 2 1/2 months old and weights almost 16 pounds!

Baby Lukas

I got to see my nephew, Lukas, again today. He is so cute, sweet, soft, cuddly... I could go on and on. And I could hold him forever! What a precious boy! There's a cute picture of Brady holding him, with Gibson sitting there. It's hard to believe that only 4 1/2 years ago, Gibson was that size (even smaller!); look at that size difference!

Spoiled

Just in case you were wondering, Brady and I are just sleeping on the floor now. The animals have finally taken over! (Left to right: Baby Girl, Two, Sassie and Lily Lou)

Also - on a different subject, Courtney and Daryl have decided to name their baby Lukas Evan.

Courtney and Daryl's Baby Has Arrived!

Well, after much anticipation, Courtney and Daryl's baby boy has arrived! Poor Courtney went through a lot of labor, pain and pushing and, in the end, her little boy was just too stubborn to come out. So he was born via cesarean section this morning at 11:33 am. He weighed 9 lbs 15 oz and was 22 inches long! He is SO darling; a total cutie! I held him for the longest time and he was just so sweet and content. Gibson says, "I love my new cousin!" He was so gentle with him; softly rubbing his head and letting him hold onto his finger. We cannot wait to see him again! (BTW - they haven't quite decided on a name yet).

(On a side note - we are watching Pepper while Courtney's in the hospital and she rolled in something nasty outside today, so Brady got to give her a bath in the sink!)

Phone Call

Courtney had a "stress test" today at the hospital and I was on the phone talking to her about it (about 3pm). She was telling me that they weren't going to induce labor until tomorrow night at 8 pm and that if the hospital was too full, they weren't going to start her until Friday. All the sudden she said, "Oh!" and I said, "what" and she said, "I think my water just broke!" It is so exciting! I'm so glad she started on her own. I just can't wait to see her cute little baby boy.