Amelia Is HERE!!!

Amelia's first picture with momma

Daddy's first picture with his new girl

Amelia's first picture with Jenny's family

Amelia's first picture with Andrew's family

Friends who visited (Sherry - Melissa)

Pop-pops

Paw-Paw

Uncle Pete

The "Godfather" Chris

Daddy's first diaper change

Amelia decided to take her time with the labor process but came extremely fast and easy for the delivery.  Here are some pictures from the day.

Amelia Is Coming

So we are at the hospital!! We got here at 12:30 and now awaiting her arrival. Jenny is finally getting some rest and we should expect her sometime after 6:00am. Cant wait!!!!

Saturday's Big Event

So we are trying to prepare as much as possible so there is nothing to do later.  Daddy's trying to stay on top of his studying and homework and Mommy is trying to make sure all her papers are graded and recorded.  So we took a break from the routine and installed the one item we need to be able to bring our little girl home.  This was interesting to watch so i had to get some pictures.  Now we just need to go to the Fire Department to see if he put it in correctly.

Amelia's Room Finished!!!

After months of contemplation Amelia's room is finally finished.  It was a work in progress but turned out just as we had envisioned.  Now all we need is our little one to complete it.

Mardi Gras 2011

After last year's bust in Lafayette, it was good to come home for Mardi Gras.  In our entire lives, it was both Andrew and I's first time missing (last year)...and it caused quite the heartache.  Needless to say, we were both very anxious to get back to New Orleans.  Despite some unexpected weather and very swollen feet, we had a great time hanging out with friends and family.  This was our last trip home before Amelia arrives so it was very surreal knowing that the next time we go home she will be with us...in a car seat instead of my belly!!
As far as the little madame goes, our last appointment was March 3rd.  At that point she was an estimated 5 pounds and still in the breech position, from what Dr. P could tell.  We have our next appointment this Tuesday so hopefully I will have more news!  Other than that...enjoy some shots of our Mardi Gras!

Excited to be home for Mardi Gras

Honey and Grams enjoying the view from the ladders

A picture Andrew took...I'm impressed with our camera, he's impressed with the photographer.

FREEZING at 8 AM...waiting patiently for the day to start.

Cheerleader Baby Shower

My very sweet cheerleaders (yes, I am the cheerleading sponsor...no I do not teach them the cheers, only adult supervision) threw me a baby shower this past Sunday.  The parents and my friend and colleague,Renee  planned everything and it was just adorable.  My cheerleaders from the past years were also there which was a real treat because I haven't seen most of them since they left middle school...and these girls are now juniors!  Anyhow...here are some pictures that a mom took.  I was actually surprised when I saw them... I am not looking much like myself anymore... Enjoy!

Amelia's goodies...Andrew's favorite gift was the Diaper Genie.  I am positive nobody is surprised by this!

All of my girls from this year.

Hoping that my face returns to its normal shape...the one you can tell that I do have bones in there!

My partner in crime at school!

My girls from last year... who are freshman now.

2 generations.  On the left, sophomores and on the right are my juniors.  I love them and miss them sooo much.

7 Months and Counting!

We went for our monthly visit and finally got to see our Amelia again... and boy, has she changed!  We went from being able to see her entire body on the screen to having to look at her in sections.   We had an incredibly informative ultrasound tech who gave us the low down on EVERY part of her...so anatomically speaking, she is developing just as she should be.  Andrew is extremely excited that she has long legs...she is 14 inches long and about 2.5 lbs.   Her spine and brain look healthy.  Her stomach, bladder, and heart are also functioning just fine.  Sooo...now we have to wait...until sometime between the 11th and 15th of April to see her again!  So here are a few pictures of her room-in-progress, mommy's belly, and her first portrait.  Enjoy!

Her quilt...unfinished.

One side of her room...still haven't found a home for everything that was in the room before.

Her crib with her custom made bedding courtesy of her Honey.

The belly.

Baby Amelia Mae