Christmas 2010

This year was Preston's 2nd Christmas and Bryson's 1st Christmas! As you can see, Bryson slept through some of it! Preston really got into it this year after opening the first couple presents. Next year will be a ton of fun with a 1 yr old and almost 3 yr old! Preston got a bunch of toys. Mostly all Toy Story related as he loves to watch "B" (buzz) and Woody. I feel like I've almost conquered the toy tornado that came through our house!

It was a great day. We opened presents when Preston woke up, played with toys then Shelby and I got ready and went to the Cardinals/Cowboys game. It was an awesome game. The Cardinals won!. . .my Christmas miracle :) The next day we went to Globe for more Christmas celebration with the Greenwalls.

I can't believe 2010 is coming to an end. It was an exciting year for us with a new addition to our family. We are so thankful for our wonderful blessings. Looking forward to 2011!!

Yo Gabba Gabba Live!

Shelby and I had a date with Preston to see Yo Gabba Gabba live. We left Bryson with Grandma and Nana while we went to the show. It was so much fun! I enjoyed it just as much if not more then Preston did! We bought him a Gabba Gabba t-shirt and flashy light. He was so excited. He really enjoyed the show and is still talking about it!

So excited for the show to start!

Mommy and Daddy ready too!

Preston watching....beginning of show

Yo Gabba Gabba!!

Bryson - 8 Weeks

Our little guy is 8 weeks old already!! He is finally staying awake more during the day and sleeping better at night. I'm still getting up about 2 times at night with him but it's much better then it was. He's also starting to smile and "coo" (talk). I'm enjoying the time with my boys and am happy that I have another month until I go back to work!

Lucky

We had to take our dog of 9 years to the pound after she attacked Preston. She did fine when Preston was born but I noticed a change in her after we brought Bryson home. She was much more jealous. Also, maybe it was her health issues that affected her temper. It really doesn't matter. What matters is that I felt the children were in danger with her around.

She had her rope toy and she was pulling at one end and Preston was pulling at the other end. I was laughing as she was pulling him along the carpet. I was happy that they were actually playing together. Then Lucky let go of the toy and Preston was going to throw it for her. In an instant, Lucky snapped and was on top of Preston. I quickly pulled her off and she bit me as well. It was a very scary experience that happened so fast. What if I wasn't in the room? It could have been a lot worse. Preston ended up with a bite mark on his head and side of face.

It was sad to see her go but ultimately she was a pet and our children are much more important. Goodbye Lucky bear......you were a great dog until the end and we will miss you.

Bryson - 4 Weeks

I am behind on my updates! Bryson is 6 weeks old today! When we took him for his 4 week check up he was 10 lbs, 4 oz and 21 1/4" long. He's a good eater! Well, a little too good. He has a problem with over eating and then throwing up. Not fun. We use the pacifier a lot but I'm really hoping he finds his fingers soon! He has also rolled over several times during tummy time and I got it on video. Of course he hasn't rolled over much since then! We are all doing great and enjoying our newest family member!

Random Fun

I am posting some pictures from Halloween weekend. Preston was Buzz Lightyear for Halloween. On Saturday night we went to a Halloween carnival with Robyn, Adam & Ryan and Carrah, Shane, Addyson & Abigail. On Sunday, we went trick or treating with Robyn, Adam & Ryan.

On Monday, Chris, Rachel, Connor, Colby, Cade, Ryleigh and Reaghan came to visit on their way back from Vegas. We took some pictures of Bryson and Reaghan. Reaghan is 5 weeks older and Bryson is almost as big as her!

Also, Preston is no longer in his high chair. He has "upgraded" to the booster seat! I kept him in the high chair as long as I could. He is such a big boy. Growing up way too fast!!

Preston with cousins Addyson, Abigail and Ryan

Preston pushing Ryan door to door trick or treating!
Bryson with cousin Reaghan

Preston taking over the table in his booster!

Pumpkin

Grandma Lynn's baby gift to us was professional pictures of Bryson! Megan Robbins came to our house today and took tons of pictures! This is one I snapped. He is just so precious. Our little pumpkin! Thanks for having the hat made Aunt Robyn! I can't wait to get the photos and order prints! I'll post more once we get the CD :)

Tummy Time

Preston hanging out with Bryson while he does tummy time! Too cute :)

Bryson Liam Greenwall

Bryson Liam was born at 2:33 AM on Friday, October 8, 2010. He was 7lbs, 2 oz. and 19 3/4in. long. Thursday was my last day of work. I started getting contractions around 8PM Thursday night. I started timing them around 9PM. They went from 7 minutes apart to 5 minutes to 3 minutes apart in 1 1/2 hours. Finally around 11PM Shelby talked me into going to the hospital. I thought they would send me home but I was completely mistaken! When I arrived at the hospital, I was already 5cm dilated! I was taken to the labor/delivery room around midnight and 2 1/2 hrs. later we had a baby! I can't believe how fast the labor was!

We got to go home on Saturday. The pediatrician at the hospital said his jaundice (bilirubin) level was a little high but not concerning enough to keep us in the hospital. We were just told to follow up with his pediatrician on Monday. When we took him to the Dr. on Monday, his bilirubin level had jumped up from a 7 to 15. A level of 17 is when they have to be admitted to the hospital for photo therapy treatments. We were told to have the levels checked again on Tuesday AM. When we got those results back, his level was a 17.3 so to the hospital we go.

He had to have triple photo therapy to get his bilirubin levels down. We were in the hospital for 2 nights. During this time, he had to stay under the lights and we were only allowed to take him out for feedings. It was hard not being able to hold him. His levels came down fast and we were back home on Thursday.

The whole experience was probably the hardest on Preston. We were in the hospital for the birth, home for 3 days then back in the hospital again. Overall he did really well and we are happy to be at home and Preston is an awesome big brother! He comforts the baby when he's crying, gives him lots of kisses and loves to hold him!

We are so blessed to have 2 beautiful boys and now our family is complete!

Dr. Kimmel

Big brother meeting Bryson

Photo Therapy Treatment

First Bath

11 Days Old

Family Maternity Pics.

At 36.5 weeks pregnant it was time to take one last family photo before our new member arrives. We cut it close but got it done :)