Logan is Four Weeks Old!

Logan is four weeks old TODAY! While I know that he is still very little, the last four weeks hve gone by so fast- which means that the nex four will go fast and so on. Then he'll be a big boy and I will cry. And even though it's only been four weeks, he's changed so much and we are beginning to see more and more of his personality. He's pretty laid back just like his Daddy. But he gets grouchy when he's hot or hungry just like me! I know I'm pretty biased but I think he's the most perfect baby ever!

He's Here!

After a long last month of pregnancy- and no internet to update the blog, we have a beautiful baby boy! Logan James Waller was born on July 16th. He weighed seven pounds two ounces and was 19 inches long and looks just like his daddy!

My awesome sister came to Rio Rancho at the end of June because I was told that I probably would not make it to my due date of July 14th. Boy were they wrong! After a week of her being here and waiting, we decided to take matters into our own hands. We walked up hills, I ate certain types of food, bounced on an excersise ball, played the Wii Sport (PS I ROCK at the hula hoop game) and still nothing. Three and a half weeks later I finally went into labor! I have never been so excited to go to the hospital and be in pain! After a night and half a day in the hospital we finally had our boy!

Mike and my sister were in the delivery room. It was the most surreal and amazing thing I have ever (and will ever) gone through in my entire life. I was so glad to have their support. Nothing will ever compare to the bond we all have now with each other. I feel so blessed to not only have had my husband and sister share the experience with me but at the same time my two best friends. Mike's parents waited the whole night too and were so excited to welcome their first grandchild into the world. Later that day everyone else came pouring in to see us including my mom. It may not be her first grandchild, but I've never seen her so happy! We've and a ton of people visit us at home too, including Mike's grandmother. This is her first great-grandchild. She was so over joyed to see him. I was so excited to see her so happy. Logan is so lucky to have so many people love him so very much already! I have a feeling he's going to be very spoiled!

Unfortunatly, because he made his appearance so late, Aunt Sissy had to go home when he was just a few days old. It broke both our hearts! Luckily, the internet is a great thing and although it's not the same at least Aunt Sissy can get a picture everyday!

The last two weeks have been been a tired blur but I wouldn't change it for anything in the world! I knew I would love him and I knew I would be happy but I never thought it would be like this. No other feeling compares to what it like to be someone's mommy! I think my sister said it best, "How can you love someone so much that you just met?" She's so right.

I've Been Showered!

This week was crazy! I started of the week with my a huge baby shower thrown by my ultra fabulous mother-in-law, Paula. She really knocked herself out! I walked in the the house was decorated super cute with blue decor and flowers. She made a huge dinner of ham and different kinds of salad and the best punch ever- I drank half the punch bowl (then had many trips to the potty of course). About 15 people were there including some friends I hadn't seen in way too long! It was great to see everyone and play tons of games. Everybody was wonderful and super generous. I had a wonderful time and couldn't have asked for more!

After Monday, we packed and packed (and are still not done)-until Saturday. Saturday we drove to Las Cruces for part two of baby shower week. What a great way to bookend a week! Leslie and Alicia threw me a wonderul and relaxing baby shower that afternoon. We had wonderful food -including cubed cheese...it tastes so much better in a cube(I'm not crazy- Diana feels the same way- she even wished me cubed cheese love in my wedding album and now for my baby!) Alicia made me an awesome diaper cake and I got some of the cutest stuff! Leslie made everthing look so nice and her parents are precious letting us use their beautiful home. I had a blast at both of my showers and it was great to see everyone! They were so generous- Logan is so loved and he's not even here yet!

The fun did not stop after the shower either. We stayed with Alicia, Greg and the girls- we always have a blast with them! We got home and Greg made his awesome tacos- my very favorite. After tacos we went and saw Night at the Museum and laughed hysterically and ate so much candy we all were hyped up. I say we all but I think it was mostly Kaci and I but that's okay! After that Mike and I went to see my friend Liz and her super cute little girl. It was like a huge Las Cruces reunion. This morning we went to Cracker Barrel with Rebecca! It was so great to see everyone!

Here are some pictures from the baby shower in Santa Fe. I'll post the pictures from te Las Cruces party when I get them from Alicia (she was the paparazzi for the event!)

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We're Moving!

So after looking, looking and looking some more we finally found a house we love! we've had a hard time finding something right for us but we did yay! We found a super cute three bedroom house in Rio Rancho. And get this- we close in just a month! We are thrilled and feel so lucky to be blessed with this great thing! We of course would not have been able to be in a house this fast if it weren't for Mike's parents- I would normally say they are the best in-laws in the world- but I don't like the in-law thing- they are awesome family! We are so excited- we'll keep posted on the big move! I hate moving, but hopefully this will be the last time we have to move for a long time!

More Fun Pictures!

Here are some more pictures of my adventures with Jenna and Kaci that I just got from Alicia!








The girls and I on the "dock."

My Awesome Weekend with the Groves!

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I love having company and the last two weeks have been full of my favoritist people ever coming to visit me! Week before last my sister and her mommy came to see me and this last weekend Jenna, Kaci, Alicia and eventually Greg came to visit! The girls and Alicia got in on Thursday and on Friday we got up all ready to go to the zoo- but alas it twas not meant to be. Of course the week before it was beautiful in Albuquerque all warm and spring like. This week when we wanted to go to the zoo, it was cold and icky- isn't that the way it always seems to work? So we came up with Plan B. We picked up Greg's brother Don (He is a for real opera singer- he is in town for a show) and went to the Aquarium and Botanical Gardens. Although we knew where we wanted to go and what general vecinity it was in, we were not exactly sure of its location. We knew it was next to the zoo downtown and there would be signs. So we started cruisin' downtown until we came to a sign that said zoo with an arrow so we followed the sign. The sign putter upper in downtown Albuquerque has a sense of humor it seems. Not only was it not the right way, we ended up in the weirdest part of Albuquerque I have ever seen. Finally after using map quest on Don's phone (why did we not do that sooner? Hhmmmm) we found what street we needed to be on and come to find out, we ended on up on the same street we originally started on. Mean ol sign putter upper!

We had a blast at the aquarium and I have decided that next time I go to a place like that I have to take a kid- it is so much more fun! The girls had a blast! We all did I think. Alicia got some great pictures and the girls and I got to pet real live sting rays (don't worry- there was no Crocodile Hunter reenactments- the stingers had been taken out). We went on to the botanical gardens and had the most fun in the children's garden there. It really is one of the coolest places I have ever been. It looks like the set from 'Honey I Shrunk the Kids.' There's a huge vegetable garden, watering can, birds nest and people sized ants and bugs. There's also a giant pumpkin the size of a building. The seeds are about the size of an iron. We went through the maze, slid down the log slide and played in the sand castle. That's right IN the sand castle. There's a castle tower with a giant sandbox inside. There is so much to see at the Botanical Gardens including a farm house and model train scene and of course gorgeous flowers! I think it may be one of my very favorite places!

After all of that most people would have gone home- but not us!!! We then drived ourselves to the mall for Cinnabon and Build-A-Bear- the two great comforts of life. And this time we did not get lost because we did not follow any rogue signs! We built bears (and bunnies) and do you think we were done then- NO! It's spring break and we had much more fun to have. So we went to the movies and saw Bolt and ate tons of gummy bears! Only then, did we all go home!

The next morning we got up and met Greg, his parents and some family friends at the mall for lunch and shopping. Greg and Alicia went to watch Don in his Opera (which they said was awesome) while the girls, Mike and I went to Chik-Fil-A had kids meals and played in the neatest play place thing ever. If I was not huge pregnant I think I would have played in there myself. We topped the night off by going to Barnes and Noble to get hot chocolate, chai tea lattes (Jenna's favorite) and a big cookie. That's why I rock. I get the girls all riled up and then pump 'em full of sugar- I am so gonna regret it in about three months! I probably will eventually also regret giving the girls a 5 pound bag of gummy bears for Valentine's Day. HHmmmmm...I think my days are numbered. I'm sure Alicia and Greg will remember such things when Logan is at just the right age!

Mike and I had a ton of fun and are so glad they came to see us! We can't wait for the next trip!

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My BIG Suprise

Sunday morning on of my goodest friends Monique called me and asked if I wanted to go to dinner that evening. I of course accepted, needing a distraction because Mike is gone and because it has been awhile since we caught up on each others lives After a wonderful dinner (and dessert) we drive back to my apartment to go to sleep. When we got out of the car, low and behold out of a car pops my sister! She lives in Dallas and I do not get to see her that often! I was so excited and shocked to the point of speechlessness which if you know me at all, will realize what a big deal that is! I got even more excited to know that she brought her mommy, who is like my other mommy (I love her a ton- she is precious), with her! We have had a great time! They drove all that way and spoiled me and baby Logan to the point of sheer rotteness! They really are two of the most caring and generous people I have ever known! I am so lucky to have such a great family that loves me so much! And although I am super sad they left today (yes, Sissy I did cry- I can't help it!), I am so glad they came! My sister seems to know exactly what I need- and right then I needed some love, so she and Pat drove 600 miles to love me! I am so blessed!

We took some hysterical and cute pictures- those to come!