Welcome Baby Nate!!!

Nathan Andrew Johnson was born on December 28th, 2008 at 7:46pm by c-section. He was 8 lbs, 8 ounces and 20.75 inches long- BIG BOY!

Nate's got dark hair but we're expecting it to lighten up. He nurses like a champ, which makes everything so much easier for mommy. He didn't like to sleep by himself the first night so he and mommy snuggled up together and got a solid 4 hours of sleep, which is much more than expected. Oh, we also discovered that Nate snores and he makes this little noise that sounds like Sophia asking a question- guess he's already starting to take after her!

I am recovering well- I'm sore and sleepy but very happy to not be pregnant anymore! Brian adores his new son and has been really helpful with Sophia. She came up to the hospital today and got to meet her baby brother. She was more interested in making sure to sit next to mommy though. Brian's going to bring her back tonight so we'll see how it goes...








Oh, and to be fair, here's a pic of Sophia in her Christmas outfit...

Couple of Pics

It's been just crazy around here. I'm feeling horribly huge and uncomfortable and can't imagine this pregnancy lasting any longer, but somehow the days have been going by. Sophia and I have colds right now so both of us are crabby and I bet Brian wishes he was traveling for work right now. He's been really patient with the both of us though.

Brian and I went to his work xmas party. We get to dress up and go out in downtown Denver- made me feel somewhat normal and it actually took my mind off of feeling sorry for myself!

We got dumped on with snow over the weekend and it's cold and beautiful. We're enjoying the "Christmas" weather and it looks like there's more to come. I just love the fact that it can be 1 degree outside and snowy, but the sun is shining and there's no need to wear anything more than a light coat. (Well, that's is the wind isn't blowing.)

Brian's fam is coming in town this week to celebrate xmas early so we're really looking forward to that. We always have such a good time with them and I'm sure they're excited to see Sophia and her antics. This will actually be her first xmas with Santa & stockings and all that b/c she was so young last year.

Anyway, here are a couple of pics:


Brian and I before his work xmas party. It was nice to feel "normal"- I even wore my shiny red high-heeled shoes! (Although I paid for it with swollen feet the next day...but hey, fashion before comfort!)



And here's a pic of "rough Sophia"...Brian had just gotten her up from a nap- looks like it was a good one...

Nate update:
Well, we've hit 37 weeks. I am SO SICK of being pregnant. I honestly didn't think it could get any more uncomfortable...I was wrong, ugh. Doc says I'm not dilated at all and yes, this could possibly run into January...NOOOOO! I've decided to resign myself to not thinking about it and anticipating in hopes that it'll take me by surprise...you know, the whole "it'll happen when you're least expecting it" theory? I will go crazy if I keep thinking about it...

Anyway, we took Sophia to the Parade of Lights in Louisville and to see Santa this past weekend. She LOVED the parade...not so much with Santa...


Brian & Sophia watching the Parade of Lights in front of the studio- she was mezmerized!


She wouldn't have anything to do with Santa. They did get a pic of her and Santa in the same frame...there would be NO lap sitting.


Santa was at the library so we stayed after to play a little. Sophia likes to sit at the big kids' tables and play with puzzles.


...I just had to throw this one in b/c I liked it. She's getting so big!