Twas the night before Christmas...

I know this is a bit backwards, but I wanted to get a Christmas Eve post in here some where! Christmas Eve was first celebrated with a church service! Drew had to lead so I went with my parents and both the kiddos... I attempted to get some pics before we left...

My sweet angel...

Kerrington and Kellan....best buddies!

A serious little one!

That night before Kerrington went to bed, she opened her Christmas pjs for her and Kellan! We got some sweet green and red polka dotted pajamas that matched for the kiddos! We also set out cookies and milk for SC, put reindeer food out on the lawn, and read The Night Before Christmas (narrated by Gigi and Papaw!). We love being able to start these traditions with our babies!

Sis opening the pjs.

Modeling on top of her clothes!

Ollie

He sure does love his babies!

Christmas 2010

Merry Christmas! We had a great day yesterday spent with family. Kerrington had a blast opening presents this year. We loved seeing and hearing her reaction to all her gifts. We celebrated our own family Christmas at home first. Kerrington woke up before the sun (which she normally doesn't do) and Drew is convinced that she knew it was Christmas morning! After a relaxing morning at home, we packed up and headed to my parents house. We spent the rest of the day there opening gifts, eating, and playing. It was a great day and our girl had a ton of fun!

Next up, Drew's family is coming in town this week and we'll have round 2 of Christmas! We praise God for our family and the two sweet blessings He has given us. We are so thankful to be able to have the traditions and memories we do.
Santa brought Kerrington a doll house and art easel this year!

She played with her doll house for quite a long time!

Her very own purse!

Ollie got a big ol' bone from Santa this year!

Kellan was pretty much out of it...thank goodness his sister could help him open presents!

Our lil princess, she got plenty of her own chapstick this year!

Kerringtion playing with her very own Leapfrog Laptop.

My honey got me the market tote I asked for! Thanks babe!

So we set up our camera with the tripod and self-timer. We also set it to take 8 pictures, and out of all 8 we got 1...1 good shot :)

She was great at unwrapping gifts this year!

Drew's super excited about the sheets that Vince got for us!

Kerrington's (and Kellan when he's old enough) horsie! Kerrington calls it "Neeeehhh"

Happy 21 Months Kerrington!

Happy 21 Months to lil miss Kerrington Leigh (12-21-2010). Yesterday we had a fun morning baking cookies with Grandma. Kerrington was a big help...she sampled the cookie dough plenty of times to make sure it was ok! The evening on the other hand was another story...either K was just too overwhelmed or she crashed from a sugar high, because she was a bear (see pics below)!

It's been a crazy couple of weeks adjusting to the new baby, but we're doin it! Kerrington has been a good girl (most of the time), and she loves to hold the 'baby'...we're still working on 'Kellan'.

Here's what the girl has been up to lately:

• Still in size 4 diapers...you had shown some interest in the potty around Sept./Oct., but not any more. I ask if you want to go to the potty and you say 'no'. You do however tell me every time that you 'poo poo', and you have started to pee in the bath tub.
• You're a couple different size clothing... 18 month, 24 month, and 2T. Size 5 shoe.
• You're still a pretty picky eater. You've got your staples...and occasionally you'll eat something not in your typical range of food, but you mostly stick to cheese, fruit, yogurt, chicken, mac n cheese, oh and I can't forget, your favorite 'bip'...dip :)
• You're exploding with more and more words each and every day. I try to keep track, but it's getting really hard to remember them all! Some things you say now are, sounds like, "Tol tuuu", what you're saying is 'hold you' and what you mean is that you want to be held, or you want to hold Kellan; 'shower'...we took Ollie to get his hair cut the other day and when we picked him up you said (and have been saying since) 'Ollie shower'; 'Oh boy'; 'map' which means nap.
• You've been spending more time in time out these days. You unfortunately have a nack for not listening to mommy and daddy. We occasionally have to spank you, (which we hate to do) but we only do it because we love you and are trying to raise you as God would see us do.
• You've spent a few nights over and Grandma and Grandpa's house. You love going over there because your uncle Aaron is there too. His name comes out as 'A-when'. You play hard to get with Grandpa because you talk and talk about him until he is there, then you typically run away from him!
• You love to watch cows 'mooing'! In fact, you just asked me to watch it! We pull up a video on YouTube of cows and you're mesmerized!
• You're running all over now...it's so fun to watch your little legs try to move so fast! I can't wait til we can go outside more so you can burn off some of the energy in your little body!

You're a pure joy to our entire family, you make us laugh daily and also challenge us too! I thank God for the opportunity to raise you, and I'm so glad you call me 'mommy'. Happy 21 months Kerrington Leigh! In just 3 short months you'll be TWO!!!

This should have been how I took Kerrington's 21 month picture...

But instead, I tried to make her sit up on the chair...

and anyone with a 21 month old knows you shouldn't make a 21 month old do anything they don't want to do, or this will happen!!!

Oh boy!

Kerrington has been cracking me up today! She has been such a good girl, not acting out in any way. She has on the other hand, gotten in to a few things while I've been busy with Kellan...

His bottom dresser drawer...

She tried on some of his jeans...

Mommy's breast pump...

and the bottom drawer of my nightstand. She put EVERYTHING that was in there in the gift bag!

Today has been my first day alone with two kiddos. I was pretty pleased that I got a shower before noon! I had the morning alone with the two of them yesterday morning before church and unfortunately I didn't get a picture of her fun yesterday. She emptied a almost full bottle of Dial body soap into the tub and toilet in her bathroom.

So far I've had a good laugh out of it all. I love seeing her creativeness and ability to 'play'. I just hope that she doesn't find something 'permanent' someday!

And I entitled this post 'Oh boy!' because this has become Kerrington's new phrase! It's so funny to hear her say it! I'm gonna try to catch it on video soon...

Sharing

Well, there is good news and bad news....

The good news: Kerrington has already become good at sharing!

The bad news: It's her germs that she's sharing...

Yesterday we had to take our 1 week 1 day old to the doctor for nasal congestion. PRAISE the Lord that the RSV swab was negative, but he likely picked up some of the virus that Kerrington started with the night before I went into labor. She (and in turn, I) was sick the whole past week with cold-like symptoms and although it probably was inevitable that he get it, I felt like a horrible parent because my helpless newborn was sick...already!

Since yesterday, I've been spraying with saline, suctioning, and dropping some antibody rich breast milk down his poor little nose. I have to say, I think there is an improvement. He doesn't sound so awful when he's breathing now. I pray that it's working and we don't have to end up in the hospital. My initial hope was to make it to Friday...that's when his well check up is. So, when you're thinking about it, send up a prayer for baby Kellan, would ya?!

Tis the Season

I don't know why, but we got the crazy idea to take the kiddos to see Santa today. I was anxious about it before we left the house because Kerrington was having a bit of a morning, but we went ahead and did it anyway...it turned out to be an interesting day, but ended well, and that's what counts!

We got to the mall and decided to eat first so that Kerrington wouldn't be too crabby with Santa. Well, when we got up to the line to see Santa, there was one other family in front of us, and they said Santa would be back in an hour!!! Well for all you mommas out there...an hour is an eternity with a toddler, and now a newborn! I wasn't to keen on staying, but didn't know what to do... I think this frustrated Drew, and we got in a bit of an argument.

We decided to leave the mall and try the mall that's a bit closer to our house. We got there, and of course, the Santas take their breaks at the same time! We were there though, so we stuck it out and waited...and here is the pic we got...


All we could do was laugh. It's really all we could expect from our 20 month toddler (at her nap time) and newborn. It's definitely a memory we ( and hopefully she) will cherish.

We got a call on the way home that our church needed a baby Jesus for their Journey program. They were filming a commercial and would need Kellan to be baby Jesus for about 10 minutes. Before Kellan was born, we were asked if he arrived in time would we allow him to be baby Jesus. I politely turned them down because I knew he'd be to brand new to be outside that long, but I was ok with 10 minutes. So we packed up again and headed to church so he could star in his first film! He was a wonderful baby Jesus, and here's the shot we got from that...

All in all, it was a crazy, but good day. As if I couldn't already, what sleep I do get tonight, will be good.

Home!

We got home Sunday evening from the hospital. It was pretty crazy once we got home with Drew's mom and dad, and my mom and brother there when we got home. The evening went pretty well until it was time to put K to bed. She had a rough time falling asleep and with my lack of sleep and exhaustion, it took a toll on me! She did eventually fall asleep and we all got some sort of sleep that night. Definitely better than if we were still in the hospital!

Monday morning I had to call the doctor to make an appointment to get Kellan checked out, and when I called they asked if we could be in the office in a hour. We scrambled to make it there, and we made it! Our first family of four outing was a success! Unfortunately, like his sister, Kellan has high bilirubin and had to be put on the lights. That afternoon we waited around for the nurse to deliver the unit to us.

It's been a crazy couple of days adjusting, and some it's been harder on some of us...naming no name uh, hem...Kerrington! But... nobody said it was easy right? I know we'll do fine, and well adjust...just looking forward to that day! I especially love, and am so thankful, that Drew is home with me. I don't know how I'd do it without him! Mom and dad have been wonderful too...it's such a blessing to have him here!

More posts coming soon (or whenever I have a free moment to get to the computer, ha!)! Here's some pics from Kellan's coming home on Sunday, and yesterday!




Welcomed by his big sister! How sweet!



I love this face! She is so unsure, and doesn't know what to think. She calls Kellan, 'baby' and has other babies...I bet she is curious why this one is getting so much attention and how he moves and makes noise!



She is already a great big sister! When the nurse was here today to check Kellan's levels, she comforted him by rubbing his head and saying 'it's ok, baby' as he was getting his blood drawn.


Our wonderful pediatrician, Dr. Seibert.

Pep unit...or tanning bed, you decide :)

Sis being silly with one of Kellan's hats we brought home from the hospital!

Welcome Kellan Bull Humphreys!

Kellan entered the world at 1:55pm December 4, 2010. He weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces and is 20 inches long!



We are so happy to have him here, arriving at exactly 38 weeks. It was a smooth delivery, we got to the hospital around 9:45 am. I was dilated to 4cm. By 1:30ish I was feeling pressure. It took about 6-8 pushes to get him out...he is a bit bigger than his sister was, so it's no wonder!

We are resting comfortably in out post-partum room, loving on our lil guy. More details to follow, here are a few pics of our day!


Dr. Scarbourough was our doctor...he attends the East Campus at Savannah Christian Church. We were so blessed to have him deliver Kellan, he did a great job!

First pic with Mommy and Daddy!

Gettin checked out by the nurse.

So in love...

That's one proud Daddy!

Whew...what a day!

All decked out to see his sister!

Kerrington wasn't too sure at first...it took her a few minutes to warm up.

She was reaching for her grandpa...she spent all day with grandma and grandpa!


Thank you all so much for your prayers...we felt them! We're so happy to have our son here. Love you all!

37 Weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 37 Weeks! Considered Full Term! Woohoo!

Size Of Baby: according to our ultrasound this past week, he is about 6 pounds 12 ounces...this size of Kerrington at birth (yikes!) the size of a Swiss chard

Total Weight Gain/Loss: actually lost weight this past time at the doctor...lol must have been the scales!

Maternity Clothes: You know it's bad when your maternity clothes aren't fitting any more!

Best Moment This Week: Getting to see our guy on the ultrasound, and spending time with family for Thanksgiving.

Gender: As the ultrasound tech said, "It's still a boy!"

Movement: Not quite as much these days...Kellan is a little cramped.

Food Craving: Small amounts of anything.

What I Miss: Nothing I can think of this week!

Sleep: Up a couple of times to pee...getting ready for middle of the night feedings!

What I Am Looking Forward To: Holding Kellan in my arms! We're so close!

Belly Button: Yup, got one!

Stretch Marks: Some new have joined the old, oh the joys of motherhood!

Symptoms: Thought I might be going in to labor yesterday, I had about 5-6 contractions about 7 mins apart, but alas they stopped....we see Dr. Helmken tomorrow...maybe I've dilated some!?

Shower fun!

This past weekend some dear friends of ours, Malena and Amanda threw us a shower for Kellan! It was such a great time and we were definitely SPOILED! We left feeling very blessed and loved by all our friends here in Savannah. We also left ready to have Kellan! I turned 36 weeks as of last Saturday so I officially have one week until I am considered full term!

Wednesday I have a check-up and ultrasound and I can't wait to hear how much he's weighing. As it gets closer, I'm getting more and more anxious that he's gonna take his time. Now is when my patience needs to kick in. I've definitely been having a ton (at least it feels that way) of Braxton Hicks contractions. I didn't have them with Kerrington.

Here's some pics of the shower, it was so much fun...thank you to all who came, and thank you to Amanda and Malena for the beautiful decorations, delicious food, and wonderful gifts!


My wonderful hubby! I'm so thankful he actually enjoys coming to things like these!

Beautiful diaper cake!

Two Smart Cookies....delicious!

Opening gifts, I was really excited to get the Moby wrap, I figure I'll need it to keep Kellan in that and K in the stroller :)

Sis came with us to the shower, and once this lil boy (Grant) showed up, she was enamored! She was feeding him M&Ms.

Malena spoiled us with all the monogrammed things for Kellan! There is definitely no turning back, his name is KELLAN! Ha!

The crib, ready to go (although he won't be in it at first :))

Monogrammed changing pad cover!

Kellan's room when you first walk in, look at the cute diaper box!