Big Boy!!

Tate is 2 weeks old today! It doesn't seem like it's been 2 weeks since he came into the world...feels like yesterday! Oh, he is such an awesome little guy and we're soo in love with him.
We had an appointment today. He is now 6 lbs 10 oz and 19 3/4 in! Dr. Nau was very impressed considering he's gained over a pound since leaving the hospital. He said that whatever we're doing must be right, because he's gaining weight! That made this mama feel relieved!
This afternoon we just stayed in Ames and ran some errands! He just went along and didn't make a peep. We then went to Okoboji Grill to see some of our friends...the "regulars"! It was fun for everyone to see him! He then proceeded to pee on himself so we came right home. We got home at about 6:30 and I gave him a quick bath in the bathroom sink. I got him in a new outfit and prepared to feed him..as I picked him up he soaked through his second outfit- on the back! HOW? I have NO idea how...little boys can do wonders! Now this evening Blair just went in to change him and he peed on himself again! HA! Thats 3 outfits in like 3 hours! haha!
Last night Aunt Nell took pictures of Tate! I can't wait to see them...I think there are going to be some great ones! She's good at what she does and has LOTS of creative ideas! We tried to get some with Kayson and Tate but Kayson wasn't really having it. We tried a few times, but didn't want to push it too much. The funny part is- Kayson WAS willing to sit by Tate for a few minutes when he discovered that Tate had "boobies"...haha! So funny!

Alright, I'll post more pictures soon! I have to get some uploaded and promise to do that tomorrow!

Tate, Bubba, Peter, Buddy, Tater, Little Man....

He's here! Tate Martin Taylor was born on January 14, 2011 at 1:16 a.m. He was 6 lbs 8 oz and 19 inches.  He came via c-section because he was simply 'stuck' and wasn't going to come on his own. Even though the whole process was long, I'm already beginning to forget that! We're so in love with him!
He's developed lots of nick names and we keep adding more to the list! His real name however was something that we've been talking about for quite awhile now. I liked the meaning of the name Tate, which is 'cheerful one'. We both think 'Tate Taylor' just sounds like a stud. Martin is after his grandpa Siemers. I think Grandpa Siemers was very proud of this.
I'm just now opening my computer for the first time to blog and upload some pictures...I've just been too content spending every mintue with my new little family that I haven't had to distract myself with these things like I did when we were waiting for him.

We are so blessed. I'll write more details again soon, but for now I'll just add some pictures. Check out our little man...

Grandpa and Grandma Taylor



Grandpa and Grandma Siemers



Great Grandpa and Grandma Taylor



Beautiful baby in blue



The BIG cousin Kayson! I have a feeling these two are going to be great buddies! Kayson even gave him a kiss.
Tate is going to look up to his big cousin forever! We can't wait to see them interact! We need a picture of Aunt Nell and Uncle Ryan with Tate!

Aunt Nell!!

How precious is this? Uncle Ryan and Buster!

Going home

haha..Mommy gave me a mohawk!





Com'on Baby Boy!

We're ready! Baby Taylor can come anytime! :) I thought maybe if I sat and wrote a blog entry that he'd get the hint. haha!

I'm still feeling great and have a lot of energy, for the most part! I headed back to school today and enjoyed seeing the kiddos. One of the girls said to me, "Mrs. Taylor, I'm so glad you're back. I mean, I wanted you to have the baby, but I'm just happy to see you." That was at 8 am, and a great thing to hear on my first day back. Most of them really are sweet!  They were soo full of energy and had so many things to share about their break.

I can honestly say we're officially ready. We were struggling with the car seat bases, but my good friend (who is a police officer) told me to take the car seat to the police station and they'd install the base for us. We went to Ames tonight and got that taken care of. I feel much better about it...that thing isn't going anywhere!

Ok, here's a quick peak at some nursery pictures. We have a lot of great wall hangings, but most of them give his name away! I'll post the whole thing when he gets here!

Crib...

Bookshelf/storage...

Dresser/changing table...

These individual pictures just don't justify the whole room. I can't wait to share the whole thing!

It's precious!

I hope my next entry I'm sharing pictures of Baby Tay with you! :)

Have a super week everyone!!

Love,

Mart