Lots of Posts Added

Please scroll down. I was feeling pretty rested today so I added lots of posts. We shall see when I post again. I may regret not taking a nap instead :) Enjoy!

Logan Holding Andrew

We have not pushed Logan to hold Andrew. We figured soon enough we would be finding Logan dragging him across the floor :) and having to tell him leave Andrew alone. Well after being asked and Logan saying no for a few days Logan finally said "Sure" when asked if he wanted to hold Andrew. We were in our messy bed with Logan wearing a night shirt and no pants so not much of a photo op regarding apparell but it was a sweet moment in my book. He was very excited to hold him and like he has been from the beginning very gentle. I am so glad my boys love each other. I pray that continues even though I know the fights will come :)

More Pictures

Logan learning how to use his new Smart Cycle

Three generations

Since all the grandchildren were in town with Andrew making a last minute appearance. We went and got their picture made as a gift for Billy's parents. I think it turned out pretty good considering the ages of the kids ( sorry did not scan it in just took a picture of the picture)

Our new addition on his first Christmas

Logan and his favorite dogs

Logan was the most excited about giving Obi and Yoda their presents. Obi and Yoda are Billy's parents dogs. He absolutely loves them. I think it is because they like to play rough and let Logan do pretty much what he wants to them. Billy and Logan went shopping and Logan picked out toys especially for the dogs. Here is a short video of Logan playing with Obi. I will have to get more. They play so hard sometimes that Logan is being dragged across the floor due to neither the dogs or Logan wanting to let go.

First Sponge Bath at Home

Andrew liked his bath at first then had enough.

Big brother Logan helping out. Logan loves his brother and protects him already.

Logan concerned about his brother.

Our Family Christmas

This stocking was a gift from the hospital auxiliary. Could not resist trying it on for a few pictures.

Our stocking stuffer. Needless to say he was not too thrilled but was a good sport :)

Daddy reading Logan his new books.

As soon as Logan opened his new books he immediately sat down and started reading out loud to us. He would not open any more presents until he was done reading/looking at all his books. He loves to read and it is so cute to hear "his" story.

Our two boys in front of the Christmas tree. Logan looks so big now that Andrew is here.

I love this little man.

Logan helping Mommy unwrap

Logan unwrapping. He loved to tear the paper off a little piece at a time.

My two precious boys.

We had our Christmas on Christmas eve. We spent most of the day in pj's and napping but that evening after dinner we opened presents as a family. We enjoyed watching Logan open his presents. He really did not care too much about more presents he mainly just wanted to play with or read the present he just openned. He did enjoy giving me presents and helping me open them. It was funny though because during dinner he told me what he and Daddy had bought for me at the store. He does not quite get the suprise concept yet so if you have a secret you want kept don't tell Logan :)

First Week at Home

Our precious Andrew

Our happy little man. He is so content and smiles a lot. He sleeps through all the noise.

Daddy and his boys sitting in the recliner for the first time.

Billy has been looking forward the whole pregnancy to have Andrew sleep on his chest in the recliner. It was the first place they went when we arrived home.

Mommy and her boys just getting home from the hospital

Logan checking on Andrew. Too sweet!

We have taken Logan's picture each Christmas in front of the snowman in the yard. This year we took in when we got home from the hospital with Andrew, Logan and Daddy.

We had a good first week. Besides Billy and my mom getting sick things have gone pretty smoothly. I am happy to report that my mom and Billy are both feeling better. I want to say thank you to my sister Amber for staying with us. It was very nice to have extra help with Logan and Andrew especially during those wee hours of the night/morning :) We really enjoyed having Luke and Jonathan too. I think Luke being here helped a lot with the transition for Logan. They had so much fun playing and the noise did not seem to bother Andrew a bit :)

So far we have adjusted pretty well to a family of four. We had Christmas at Billy's family house on Christmas day and plan on having Christmas with my family next weekend. We have been so blessed this year and thank God for all our blessing especially family and the healthy birth of Andrew. We hope all of you have had a wonderful Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

ANDREW IS HERE!!

Our Family of Four

Andrew Scott Mack

Shortly after Andrew's arrival. Proud Mommy and Daddy

Andrew Scott Mack arrived 12/19/08 @ 11:11 am weighing 7 lbs 10 oz and 19 in long. He is perfect in every way. Logan was excited to introduce everyone to his new brother and look at him from a distance but was not ready to get too close to Andrew in the beginning. He is now touching Andrew's head "gently" and loving to look at him and reminds us to check on him often. He says "I love Andrew" It is too cute. I know some may not be as interested, but for my records I am going to tell my labor story.

We (mainly Logan and myself with Billy trying to fight it) has been sick for over a week with croup, congestion, diarrhea and vomiting. Needless to say being 38 wk pregnant and tired and sick it was not fun. After working twelve hours on Monday 12/15 and going to pick up Logan, Logan decided to throw up in the car on the way home. After a bath and to bed for Logan and assisting Billy clean up the car seat and car I headed to bed very tired and sore and still not feeling the best myself. Throughout the night I contracted off and on nothing regular just enough to not sleep well. I woke up in tears Tuesday morning just exhausted and overwhelmed. My house was dirty and full of germs and I was not ready for Andrew's arrival. So after some tears and phone call to Mom and Amber, they arrived to help that afternoon. Logan seemed to be feeling better and I was having contractions every 5 - 30 min which were not very strong. Mom and Amber cleaned my house and help set up things and wash for Andrew. I had a doctor's appt on Wed 12/17 morning already scheduled and was curious to see if the contractions were doing anything. I was hoping so. I was not sleeping much. When Dr. Gilliland saw me he said "it must be time" Well after checking me (2cm/40/-1) and some discussion and prayer we decided to schedule induction for Friday morning. I continued contracting for the next two days and emotionally felt better with a clean house and preparations made. Thank you so much Mom, Amber and Billy. Health wise Logan and I were also doing better. Thursday night I contracted every 10 min and they were getting closer as we arrived to the hospital at 5 am on Friday morning. At this point the contractions were not very painful at all. On the monitor when they hooked me up I was contracting every 2-4 min. They started my IV and antibiotics and gave me the lowest dose of Pitocin. I was 2cm/60/-1 dilated. Dr Gilliland had some surgery that morning and since I was contracting every 2 min regularly (2.5/50/-1) he decided to hold off breaking my water. He came back around 8 am gave me my epidural left again for about an hour then broke my water. About 30 min after breaking my water Andrew's heart rate dropped to the 50s for about 5 min and gave us a big scare. But by God's grace and answer to our prayers he recovered and shortly afterwards made a quick entrance to the world. I only pushed 3 times and had to wait for Dr Gilliland to get his gloves on. Billy got to cut the cord and we all were thrilled to hear that sweet cry. He looked great when he arrived and I was feeling really good. Overall I really did not experience much pain. Thanks be to God!

Thank you for all of your prayers! More pictures of our time at home to come!

Beautiful Day

The weather was beautiful today. After a walk around the block or should I say run for Logan and a waddle trying to keep up for me :) we enjoyed playing in the backyard.

Logan loves to play in his house and make me things. He asks me what I want and then he makes it for me. Above he is washing/playing in the sink water. The nurse and germ knowledge in me was a little concerned because the water was left over rain water from last week but I guess a few bacteria in stagnant water can't hurt :)

My cute little waiter :)

Logan talking on the phone. It is so much fun to listen to his pretend conversation and sometimes scary because at times he sounds just like me. I better watch what I say :)

After some swinging in the swing Logan enjoyed playing baseball.

I just love that cute little grin.

After the game we had "real" lunch together outside.

My cute little lunch date!

More Craft Time

Logan making a fish face.

Logan showing off his final product. (sorry it's fussy)

I have been trying to do more crafts with Logan. We have a fish tank and Logan loves his fish. So when I saw the fish tank craft I knew Logan would like it. He had fun decorating his fish and tank and was amazed that we got to use Cherrios to decorate. :)

Pumpkin Decorating

I know this is a little late but I wanted to share our pumpkins Logan and I decorated on Halloween. We used them to help decorate our trunk for Trunk or Treat. Logan had lots of fun coloring with markers.

Trunk or Treat

Daddy and Logan
The hay ride

Logan getting candy. Logan loves being with Christy.

Logan with friends

A group shot

A quick picture while the train was still on

We were all excited to see Margy and glad she was able to get off work.

My cute little train conductor

Family shot. We did not have hats but joined in the overall fun!

We had a fun time at Trunk or Treat. Logan did not last long wearing his train, but had a blast running around and playing with all the kids. He did go around and get candy from a few trunks, but when asked if he wanted more candy he would just tell the people "no thanks I already have some" :) He did enjoy eating the chocolate though. Man does that boy like chocolate :)