Happy Birthday, Colton!

Announcing the birth of Joseph Colton Reeder. Our precious son was born today, July 18th at 11:01 am. He weighs in at 8 lbs, 1 oz and is 20 1/2 inches long!

Still Waiting

OK, I am formally admitting defeat. I was wrong... no delivery 2 weeks early. Man, I hate being wrong!  Although I continue to feel great and am not actually in any hurry, the excitement of the impending birth is definitely building in our household. Victoria asks me at least ten times a day if I feel OK and if I think it is time to go to the hospital. It is very sweet how concerned she is and how anxious she is to be a big sister again. Actually, I think she is more apt to be mothering the baby; it is in her nature to nurture little ones. Molly is equally excited, but has vocalized her concern that things might not be as much fun with a little brother around. In the next breath she will proclaim that she can't wait to meet him. She will have some adjusting to do... she will be a big sister AND a little sister (middle child is NOT a term I am ready to introduce to Molly).

I promise to post again when there is news to report. Until then, we continue to busy ourselves with little tasks around the house. Today I (re)organized the baby's closet just to be sure I knew what we had. The result: it's official- we are ready to feed, clothe, bathe, swaddle, and love on a baby. So let's get this party started!

Any day now!

I think there is a chance that two people will read this. Hello to you both. We are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of the baby boy. I've been giving thought to how I am going to share pictures and updates of our growing family without the use of Facebook. So,. here I am again... thinking that this blog needs to be a priority. So spread the word you two....

The girls have had a great start to their summer vacation, and we have all enjoyed the time together to prepare for baby and enjoy all things summer. We have been to the pool a lot and are doing our best to beat the July heat.

Officially, the baby is due on July 23rd, but since the girls were 2 weeks early- I am thinking more like July 9th. That is any day now... oh my! We are well on our way to having a decorated nursery and faithfully tell ourselves that we are, indeed, ready to be parents to three.

A neighbor took a few baby bump pictures of me since I skipped that with the girls. Even though I find many flaws (wrinkles, rolls, and all), I am thankful she was persistent; she did a great job. Visit Salty Kisses... great stuff.