Harvest Fun

This year Chris and I decided that we were going to be a little more festive in years past and participate in some of the harvest time fun. Since Ty's arrival we have been doing more family fun activities. So this weekend we found ourselves at a pumpkin patch searching for the families very first harvest pumpkin. We had a great time. The patch was located just around the corner from our house at Tuskawilla United Methodist Church and the volunteers and staff there were so nice. We were given a free picture and the proceeds from the sales of the pumpkins all went to missions.


The next day the fun continued when we did our first pumpkin carving. Chris did all the hard work. I actually tried and little and ended up breaking the little carving set we got. But it all got finished. Afterwards I used the chunks from the carvings to make pumpkin soup (really good soup if I don't say so my self), and roasted pumpkin seeds (not so good). All in all, good times. Can't wait to light a candle in it.

Nesting Already

This weekend my husband and I were blessed by family and friends who came and celebrated with us during our babies shower. It was an awesome experience, loved being with everyone and really loved the gifts. It was so exciting to see all the different items that I will be using with my little one soon. I don't know, maybe I am weird but even getting baby wipes made me excited and gave me that gooey warm motherly feeling.

And then it hit me ...

Wow we got a lot of stuff. Where are we going to put it all.

You see, don't know if I mentioned it but we are rooming with some family members so between the 3 of us we will only have one small room. So far we have our bed, cabinets and the crib set up. But looking at all the other new stuff, I just can't see how it is all going to fit in here. I know it will all work out and right now it just all seems overwhelming ... we just need time.

Funny thing though, now that most of the babies items have arrived and I get to see them piled up in my room everyday I think I have started the nesting phase way too early. I find my self frequently looking around the room for different ways to have stuff organized to better fit all that we need for the baby. I would momentarily panic thinking that we don't have time. But I know that we do ... a little over 5 to 8 weeks. Just makes it worse that I am on bed rest and can only visualize my ideas, can't do any re-arranging to the husband comes home. But it is all getting done, I just need to relax and enjoy these last few weeks.

Baby Shower

This past weekend we had an awesome time celebrating Ty's first party ... his baby shower. We had over 30 people come out and share this time and bring him lovely gifts. I am so grateful for my mom and my cousin Kristina for all the time and effort they put into preparing and planning for this day. Chris and I had a great time and really enjoy the company and games. Below is a link to our album with all the pictures. Hope you enjoy.

Baby shower

Ty's First Outfits...

It has begun! Baby clothes! So this was a couple of weeks ago when we found out we were having a boy. Sorry folks, but if you missed the gender contest, well, you missed it. We have even chosen a winner already. I'm just putting the finishing touches on the video to get it posted on here. Anyway, so we found out we were having a boy and what was great was my parents and Phil's parents were there at the ultrasound, but later we had to go to a graduation. When we got back home, what was on our bed, only Ty's first set of clothes all thanks to grandma. Cute little outfit. Then the next day, another outfit set shows up, thanks to other grandma. Then the next couple of days, more and more outfits show up thanks to Ty's loving and excited parents :) It's awesome!

It's just that now that we know that Our Lil' Monkey is a boy, every time we go somewhere where they have baby clothes we always end up going and looking. We have gotten better now and have stopped buying clothes, but it's soooo tough.

So here, check out Ty's first set of outfits. He's going to be the cutest baby ever!!

Lord, You have blessed us with this great special gift and Lord we exalt and worship You. Lord we say thank You and cry out to You daily for Protection, Wisdom, Health, Strength, Guidance, and Provision. Thank You, Amen.
















Peace Out Folks
Chris C.

Daytona Beach...

Sunday was Easter and it was a beautiful day. So after we went to church in the morning, we went to Daytona Beach with the family. It was me, Phil, her brother Jason, his 2 children, and their 2 friends. Like I said the weather was perfect. The sun was shining bright, the crowd was light, and the surf was cool, not too cold like when we went to Coco Beach.

Phil was again in Heaven as she took to the water almost immediately. Me however, well I decided to toss around the football with the young bucks. I realized, I still can slight a football. Next thing I knew, we were in a football game with some other guys, young, fit, healthy, muscular, no shirts, tattooed, college guys...oh and a 7 year old and a 47 year old :). We played a couple games. In the end, there was one pulled hamstring, Jason, and 1 strained instep muscle on both feet, me.

After the game, which was a lot of fun, minus the injuries, I took to the water with Phil. Cool not cold and really refreshing. A really nice Easter evening out with the family.

Check out some of the pictures.

Peace Out Folks

Chris C

Registery

Chris and I have been doing some research and we found the two areas where we will probably be registering for our up coming baby showers. It is awesome having such loving and caring families. Here in Orlando my mom and my cousin are working hard putting together a shower for me in July. Meanwhile in Maryland my great sister in law is working away on a shower for me there in June. Can't wait for them both. But in order to help them prepare Chris and I have to actual go to the store and start registering for the different items we are going to need for the new baby. We haven't bought a thing yet (but then again we are only 14 weeks so we have plenty of time). Each time we go to the stores I get the urge to buy a little shirt or blanket or something but I have to fight the urge. I want to wait until after the shower and allow my friends and family to get what they want first. We find out what we are having in the beginning of May so until then we will just put the regular generic stuff on our lists.


Well get ready to find us on Baby's R Us and Target soon. See ya!


Peace Out!
Philippa Channer

So Amazing

That's what child birth is, simple Amazing and Awesome. We got in this morning around 2am for the 2nd night in a row. We were at the hospital, being moral support for our cousin Karsten and his wife Michelle while they awaited their bundle of joy Jannelle. We were there from Thursday night when she was first admitted, then we went home and returned about 3pm Friday afternoon then left and came back at 7pm when she was 9cm and the time was getting closer.

From there, we just hung out with them and his sister Kristian, and we laughed and talked and just had a great time waiting....you know what, the waiting really didn't feel that long. I think cause we were so occupied. Michelle, well, she went in and out of sleep. Good cause she would need her energy. Oh and our nurse, Brenda, she was just great. Thanks Brenda. I hope our nurse will be that caring and nice.


So, from 7pm til 12am, she went from 9cm to 9 1/2 cm to finally 10cm, then it was time to push. Oh my goodness, the last hour was like waiting for New Year's. We played hangman to pass the time on dry erase board. So, in came the nurse, and out we went to wait in the waiting area. Kristina got to stay and watch the delivery. You go aunty.

About 1:15am or so, we got the announcement. Baby Jannelle Ashley Ross was born!!!! 6lbs 13oz and just beautiful. We went in with the rest of the family and there she was in her daddy's arms. Mommy was on the bed snacking getting some well deserved nourishment. We gave her a hug and kiss. Jannelle is so cute. Funny thing was that when the nurse came to give her her first shots and medicine, it took daddy awhile to put her in the hands of the nurse. I mean, could you blame him?

Well folks, here are some of the pictures from last night, or rather this morning.

I can't wait till our little one gets here. While walking to the elevator, the scenes replayed in my head, and I was almost to tears with joy.

Anyways, Simple Amazing and Awesome. God, You are so Good.

Peace Out Folks
Chris C.