Baby Coleman has arrived!

Baby Coleman has arrived! I can't believe I am putting this hideous picture for all to see, but I guess I have no shame. It was like 4 am and I had been up for 20 hours or so. Nelson is thrilled (and me too) to finally have a boy. When Evy came the next day she said, "That's a pretty dress mom!"

Nelson and Coleman

Just arrived.

He's in the same bassinet Evy slept in as well as all of Nelson's siblings.

My Aunt Jeanne pointed out he has man hands in this picture. They are smaller in real life, I assure you.

In his hat that the hospital gave him. Apparently a family that lost a child makes these for everyone, which is sweet.

Evy and Coleman. She pretty much thinks this is her cousin Winston. Maybe if she sees the two of them together she'll understand they are two different babies. She pays attention to him occasionally and likes to cover his face and grab his head.

January 2012

We have been bored and trying to find things to do in this weather. Nelson is bummed that there isn't enough snow for snowmobiling. We headed to Hardware Ranch and Evy loved it. Yes, it was super cold.

Meanwhile, we are waiting for this baby to come. We still don't know if it's a boy or a girl. We are still struggling to find a name. I think it's hard picking two. My hospital bag is packed, the room is ready, let's get this show on the road already. I still have two weeks but I am totally twiddling my thumbs in anticipation. I am tired of being tired and fat. I was much busier when I was pregnant with Evy. Now, I have too much time to sit around and think about it. I am still working twice a week and it takes me the following day to recover because I usually work two in a row and get up at 3:30am. It shocks my body. Everyone cross your fingers that it will come asap!

New Year's Eve 2011

I was supposed to work New Year's Eve during the day but ended up being put on call. I figured I wouldn't stay up but since I didn't work, I had no excuse. We went to Casey's house for a par-tay. This is my cousin Melissa, her son Hayden and my niece Vera.


Casey made pulled pork. Thank goodness it wasn't like this pig he roasted this summer that I had to stare in the face as I ate it.

Melanie made cinnamon rolls which were delightful.


Lisa, Vera and Nelson


We had a dance party after dinner. This is Sami and Evy.

Hayden, Jack, Spencer, Sami, Evy, Maddi and Simone. Happy 2012!

Christmas 2011

On Christmas Eve we went to our annual breakfast at Mimi's Cafe with the Ashworths. Evy loves orange juice.


Pete, Cheryl, Hailey and Amanda

Linley, Hailey, Evy and Sara

I ended up working on Christmas day so Nelson and Evy had to wait until 6:30pm to open presents. This won't work in future years. Nelson and Evy came and had lunch with me at work because the hospital fed everyone. I didn't feel jipped. We did tons of stuff all of December and had a fun day. This is the kitchen Evy got for Christmas. She's been cooking up a storm ever since and she spreads her fake food all over the house.

We loved our Christmas tree this year because we cut it ourselves and it's super tall. It also stayed fresh and didn't drop any needles. Too bad we can't keep it and decorate it for Valentine's day. Nelson put over 10 strings of lights on this baby.

Nelson surprised me by buying me an entertainment center and putting it together while I was at work. I was so shocked and super excited. Our wall was so plain before. We are still waiting on the top and back pieces to be delivered.

Evy got lots of books and has loved reading them.

Evy got a Rapunzel doll which she refers to as "Barbie." She carries this thing everywhere and sleeps with it. Merry Christmas! At least I won't have to work next year.