Our New Love [10 days old]

photos by Chelsea Robbins

Two weeks already!

[day 14]

Colton is now 8 lb 13 oz

and his doctor says he'll have an outie belly button. Cute!

We had to snap this photo because the babe is usually crying his head off at this point because he he knows what's coming next: diaper change = nakey. But today he was tuckered out from his 2 week doctor visit & his hearing test at the hospital (he passed with flying colors today). Oh, and this mom & dad had their first meal out--at Firehouse Subs. Quite an accomplishment!

Snuggles with Daddy.

P.S. Huge praise...Wes had a career high in sales on President's Day!!
So thankful & so proud of my hubby!

{Photo Booth}




Aunt Bickie & Uncle Gary were so helpful during their stay. Colton spent many hours cuddled up and sleeping in Aunt Bickie's arms.

This Just In...

Colton's Newborn Photo Session sneak peek:

(you'll need to copy & paste the link to view...i don't know how to make a link from the blog yet)

http://chelsearobbinsphotography.blogspot.com/2011/02/baby-colton.html

I'll post pics when I get the cd...but I couldn't wait to share how rad these were!

sleep, coffee, and nachos

[day 12]

I am one happy momma today! Until last night....the only way we could get Colton to sleep at night was by holding him--this meant we slept in the recliner or on the couch since we brought him home. Last night I got to sleep in my bed, next to my husband, with my baby beside us in the bassinet for the first time!! AND Lil' man slept from 3:00am -8:00am with only a diaper change and fast feed at 6:00. LOVED MY SLEEP!


Colton sound asleep in his bassinet.
Until last night, he'd only slept there during the day.

Sleeping with hands near his face, of course.

Today's field trip:
The McCurdy's were at Lake Las Vegas for a wedding, so we met up with them for coffee.


Travis still has the baby bounce & stopped a fussy session in it's tracks.


Leigh had a cuddle with the babe.

The Mills came for a visit & brought the best nachos from Mountain Side Grill. Unfortunately for me--I will need to show major restraint since the restaurant is so close to our house because I can see myself wanting those nachos daily!

Sharon and Colton

Dave & Colton

a family of 3

[day 11]

Wes went back to work today after 10 days off to be with Colton and me. I wanted to cry as he left because it felt as though the 'babymoon' was over. It has been such a wonderful 10 days as we have gone from being a married couple to a family of three. We have a son. We're learning to be parents. We're learning a whole new level of teamwork. We've found a love deeper than we knew existed for each other and for our baby. It's been an amazing time that I will never forget.

When we realized the due date for our baby (with a c-section on February 15th originally), we realized that if Wes were to take time off of work he'd miss the sale for President's Day weekend at work. Since he works 100% commission, we knew that we'd be trusting God to provide since he'd have the potential to make in two days what he could make in a week. When Colton decided to come on February 8th we quickly realized that Wes would be returning to work on February 19th--just in time to make the big sales. God is taking care of us by having Colton come early--it has worked out perfectly...in such a way that only God could create and make happen.

Daddy going back to work

I love him.

after a field trip to Hobby Lobby & lunch at Arby's this lil' guy is zonked.

Smile for the camera!

[day 10]

My little monkey

Today was 'newborn picture day' with Chelsea Robbins. Poor Colton HATED it. The idea was for him to have a full belly and to sleep through the entire thing so Chelsea could take sweet sleeping baby photos. Yea, not this boy. He's obviously in charge, and stubborn, and just not a fan. However, Chelsea totally rocks--stayed an extra half hour to get some great shots--and snapped pictures in between his cries. I can't wait to see what she captured.



Colton asleep in Aunt Bickie's arms minutes after Chelsea left. It's as if he knew she was gone and the "torture" was over. If only he'd done this when Chelsea was still here!

Family.
love this.

A shower with my sistas...

[January Shower]

My sisters in Christ are amazing, supportive, and so much fun! Sisters, the gratitude in my heart for you is more than I can express. It was truly an awesome day.
Thank you Tara, Dianna, and Liz for such a special day to honor me and the upcoming birth of Colton.

Tara's sister made this cake! Adorable. Delicious. Wish I had some now.

Kristie, Debbie, and Steph
Natalie & Dianna
Chelsea, Kristi, Cindi

Liz, Dianna's girl, & Christina's girl
Tara, Allison, Rena. "Where Ever You Are, My Love Will Find You" book from Kristi--she knows how to make this mommy-to-be cry! Such a sweet book that I can't wait to read to my son.
"If you think I'm cute, you should see my dad"
bib from Dana ( & Shagufta) :)
A good, old fashioned game of Hot Potato, played with a diaper of course.
l to r: Debbie, Steph, Shagufta, Kim, Allison, Jennie, Rena, me.
l to r: Jennie, Rena, me, Natalie, Tara, Cindi, Chelsea
Ultrasound pics (not of Colton) that show specific body parts. We had to decipher what they were--soooo hard!!!
How many baby socks can you match & fold in 1 minute??
To determine the winner Shagufta & Natalie had a Sock off!!!
8 1/2 months preggo...and trying my hand at matching the baby socks. A girls gotta practice.
Dianna's famous diaper cakes. Love the colors, girl! :)