Little Buccaneer

Alan introducing a week old Silas to football and our team. Silas is upset his team never winds! 

First few days

First few days home are a blur of happiness, tiredness and unsuredness. We were so incredibly happy to have our baby boy finally with us. So tired that the first week we didn't know what day or time it was and pretty much just guessing on all the parent stuff. ;) 

Time to go home

Going home time! It was so weird taking him home. I remember when. We pulled in thinking how weird it was that it was his home too. 

Family Time

The very first picture of Alan with his son. Not an amazing shot but special. 

First family photo the next morning. 

Alan loves his boy, loves being a daddy, and loves just soaking it all in. 

He is the sweetest sleeper. I love those lips! 

Delivery Room

First picture of our little Si. Came out screaming. He was really comfty in there. Hence the 12 days late! 

Alan trimming the chord down. 

The first time I got to hold him about 30 min after he was born. They had put him on me just after he was born but I couldn't hold him. This was the first real snuggle. 

Look at those cheeks! At 9 1/2 Ib's and 22 1/2 inches long he was quite the chunker. :) 

36 WEEKS

The last time Alan took pictures of my belly. Little did we know there was a mini man in there! 

Beach = Summer

Just a pit stop before the beach to pick up some easy beach food. 

We had been waiting and waiting for the perfect beach day. We had been busy on all the warm sunny days and it was too cold or not sunny at all on the days we could actually go. Finally warm and available met and we hurried down to the coast. 

These are all over the coast here. You can buy them or rent them. They're a little base of operations on the beach. I think they are a great idea, now if only they were free. :) 

Ok not a beach pic. Only 32 days until my due date!!! Woohoo :) can't wait to meet this little man. 

Things to remember: 

Si wiggles and squirms ALL the time. My whole belly moves around and contorts into weird shapes when he's on the move. I look like I have an alien inside me…and I love it. 

I've been getting Braxton hicks for about 6 weeks but it took me about 2 weeks to realise what they were. 

My hatred for eggs is finally waning. I'm able to cook them for Alan now. I made some egg fried rice the other day and the eggs actually tasted good! I still won't be making myself an omelette any time soon but baby steps right? 

Alan is Mr. Prepared in general but especially right now. The nursery is done and the car seat is in the car! We still have four more weeks. Hahaha

We have been so so so blessed by our family and friends. Can't believe how The Lord has used them to provide so abundantly for our little man! 

A man stopped in the street the other day to stare at my belly and all he said was "whoa!" and then kept walking. Ummmm…what? I know I'm sporting a pretty big preggo belly but dang! I'm going to pretend like he was thinking, "Whoa! What an awesome pregnant woman she is." Seems plausible right? ;)

I may have the worst case of baby brain ever! I forget everything! Loose track of time constantly and can never remember why I've walked into a room. Poor Alan I think he'd like a dinner that wasn't slightly burnt sometime soon. I can't even remember anything else even though I know I think all the time, Oh I should write this down so I don't forget anything about this time.