Over the River and Through the Woods...

To grandmothers house we went!!
Every time I have tried to blog something has gone wrong and it hasn't posted so this blog is a little late.

A few weeks ago, I decided at the last minute to make a trip to my parents house (Now grandma and grandpa's). Since I was heading back to work soon, Mike was scheduled to work a 16 hour shift, and my parents hadn't seen Brandon since he was born I figured it was the best time to go visit them. So off we went!!

Brandon and I had a blast. Grandma and Grandpa were able to get in lots of snuggles!!



We spent Saturday shopping, going out to lunch and then to a Pampered Chef party at Bob and Cheryls where I was finally able to eat the infamous Bobcorn. Sunday we headed to Drake Park and took some pictures with my new camera. The only downside of the pictures is that 'Daddy' wasn't there to be in them. Here are some pictures of Brandon and me at Drake Park.





Since Daddy couldn't be in the pictures I made sure to get one at home


And here is one of my favorites because Brandon is looking at me (just ignore the fact that my eyes are half closed)


And we'll end with a happy baby picture and a family picture

Brandon James has arrived

So this is extremely late but time has truly escaped me lately and this is the first time I've even thought about blogging.

Brandon James Padilla was born January 16th weighing in at a whopping 7 pounds 11 ounces and 21 inches long. He was absolutely perfect. I woke up the morning of the 17th to find my water had broken. I called Mike and told him it was time to head to the hospital. We left for the hospital about 8:30 in the morning. As soon as we arrived at the hospital my first contraction hit and man oh man did it hurt!!!! Immediately my contractions were 2 minutes apart lasting a minute long. After about an hour of contractions, I broke down and asked for the epidural. I'm soooooo glad I did!!! It made the birthing experience much more enjoyable. After the epidural, the nurse came in to put a catheter in. When she went to do that, she had difficulties because Brandon's head was in the way. The doctor came in and said it was time to push!!! I pushed off and on for about 45 minutes and out came my beautiful baby boy!!!


Brandon had lots of visitors over the next week and we appreciate everyone who made the effort to come out and meet our baby boy.

A lot has happened since we brought our baby home. We have sort of adjusted to the lack of sleep. Mike went back to work after taking a whole month off, our baby now likes to play on his play mat and with rattles, he is smiling and starting to find his voice (other than crying) and coo's. The boy just melts my heart away. Here are a few pictures of him: