A quick note...

So...I thought I would give you an update. We are all doing well. The baby is sleeping more at night. Yeah!! He even slept in his own bed...Yeah!! Talon is growing like crazy. He is in the mimicking stage which means you must watch everything you say. Zane is playing soccer. He loves it. I am enjoying my maternity leave. I am actually going in to work for one day next week. Talbot is on the mend from his torn rotator cuff. We are hoping that it mends soon. He is getting stir crazy but it has been a great help to have him home right now. I will post pics when I finally take some...Love ya all!!!

Has it really been two weeks...

Granma and Archer...

A little close up of Archer...

The fam after Zane's and Archer's blessings

The man of the hour....

Granma and Papa with Archer in his blessing suit...

The biggest big brother...Zane and Archer

The fam...

The Boys

Turn your head sideways...Granma, Talon, and Archer...

Mom and Boys...

Me and a very hungry and mad baby....don't worry the unhappy and mad didn't last long...

So here you are...more pics and details for you all. It is hard to believe that he is two weeks (and one day) old. He has already gained back the weight that he lost after birth. Oh and Emma, his cord came off this morning...not six weeks after birth....We are all enjoying our newest addition to the family...we just noticed that there are no pictures of my dad and Archer (except the one with Granma in it to)....oh well. We love you all!!!

AR-CHER...

...as said by Talon, is here! He arrived Friday, Aug 28, 2009 at 9:38am. He weighed in a 9lbs 7oz (92nd percentile). He is 22 inches long (percentile off the charts). His head is 14 1/2 inches (99th percentile). It took 26 hours for my body to get ready for delivery but only 13 minutes of pushing to get him here. Here is a photo journey...

The family before Archer arrived....(taken on the 20th).
Me before the big arrival.

Arher's cuddling with Mama.
Daddy enjoying his new bundle of joy!
Mama, Archer, and Daddy...we are beautiful!!
Granma Kathy enjoying Archer!
Papa Chris and Daddy admiring the new little one.

Daddy and Archer sleeping at the hospital.

Talon holding baby brother Ar-cher!!
Zoey and Archer are nine weeks apart. Zoey is almost two pounds heavier and you can't tell but Archer is an inch longer than her.
Papa Darl, Archer, Talon, Zoey, and Granma Kathy

Garrett, Archer, Talon, Granma Lorri, and Hunter

And here he is in his new favorite place (besides mommy or daddy's arms). He was nice enough to share with cousin Zoey while she was here!

Fun Times....

Kayaking fun at the Fern Ridge Pond...Zane is standing with Troy. Mom is behind her. Kim and Hunter are next followed by Alyssa.

Kim and Hunter

Alyssa and Troy

Me Kayaking at exactly 40 weeks....I know I am crazy but I was trying to bring on labor...it didn't work!

Me after Kayaking....this is how big I was at 40 weeks.

Talon and Hunter bathing after the sgetti mess they made with dinner.

Grams and grandkids

Talon wanting to hold the "baby". It is good practice for when his brother gets here tomorrow...

Zoey (Troy and Alyssa's daughter) all Frogged out for Aunt Frog.

Me today...40 weeks and two days pregnant.

Dean Kayaking

Talbot nibbling on my neck just as Mom pushed the button to show off the belly.

Aunt Kim and the kiddos....
Me two weeks ago right after church.

Zane and Talon...our Jailbirds...having a good time...

So these are the good times. The pictures are all out of order. That isn't the way I uploaded them but oh well....As you can see from the pics, Archer is not here yet...Tomorrow!!

Still in there...

So the doctor checked me on Thursday and told me that my cervix is made of steel. The baby is in position but my body is not yet. I do have the assurance now that if I have not had him on my own by Thursday, I will be induced so that means he will be here by sometime on the 27th or 28th. I will keep everyone updated...

Update...

So my parents have been here a week tomorrow. We have gone to visit Kim and Uncle Kav. We have also had a lot of other fun things. Talbot was re-baptized (his records were lost) last Saturday. It was a very neat experience. Archer is still hanging in there but has definitely moving the southward direction. He was giving me a run for my money (and the bathroom) today. We have a checkup tomorrow. I am hoping to here that I am at 4cm so that I can go to the hospital and have this little guy (who is now estimated between 8 and nine pounds with 12 days left to go). I will keep you all posted....maybe even get some more pics uploaded too!!

ME looking oh so lovely and not super huge...

So...here is the view from the front...

The view from the side with all of my head...

And finally another view with only part of my head...
I have 24 days left in these pictures (they were taken yesterday). I do have to say that I am wearing pre-pregnancy clothes here. I am hoping that I don't put the weight back on after I have Archer....we shall see...Oh and that my wedding ring will fit me again...I really miss the ring that Talbot gave me....The view in the pics is the driveway/parking area at our house. We have a great view of the sunsets. The neighbor to the east (behind me) has sheep in his pasture. Feel free to come and see for yourself. Just let us know when so we can make sure we have somewhere for you to lay your head!!!
Love you all!!