Big Boy!!!

Okay - So it has been much too long since we've posted anything to the blog but for very good reason....
JUST LOOK AT HIM!!!

First Bath

One Month photo (Oct 2nd) - 11 pounds, 22 inches

Bubba with Daddy - GO BUCKS!

2 Months old (Nov. 2nd) - 15 pounds, 25 inches

Picking pumpkins

First Halloween - our little Scooby Doo!

Baptism - Nov. 7th

Finally - what everyone's been waiting for

John Robert Walters was born Thursday September 2nd at 2:23am. After a nice long labor, it was so amazing to finally meet the little man that has been growing inside me.
Little Johnny weighed in at 8 lbs. 11.5 oz. and 21 inches long.
It really is a miracle to think about how that big boy was able to fit and come out of me.

Straight away he was holding his head up and trying to look around, pushing with his feet on whatever he could just to scoot and move on his stomach.

Contrary to what we were told in the hospital, his belly button feel off after only 5 days. Dad and I were concerned, but when we went for his check up at the doctors they said it looked great.

7 Days to go and counting...

So according to our estimated due date, next Wednesday (8/25)is the big day.
As of now I'm not sure that will actually happen, I still am holding to the original due date of September 2nd, but who knows. Apparently a lot can happen between now and then.
All check-ups have been good and he still moves around quite a bit. I'm hoping next week if I'm still not showing any progress they will do an ultrasound so maybe we can see how big he is.
Just getting a little anxious to meet the little guy. =)

Baby Shower 7.31.2010

Tina, Lisa, Mom and Kristy threw us a wonderful baby shower at our house on Saturday.
We had a total of 38 people show up...I couldn't believe it.
It was so nice to have our family, friends and neighbors all meet for the first time, and all in celebration of little "bubba".
I need to get photos of these ones too, but here are a few with John, Kristy, Mom and Rigo after the party.

Mom, Kristy and Rigo come to visit

Mom and Kristy drove all the way from California to come out for the baby shower...I wasn't sure they'd make it without going crazy, and there were some crazy phone calls - but I think that was from all the Rock Star cola and sugary snacks.

However - I was completely surprised when they showed up with Rigo in the car too!
What a wonderful added surprise to already being excited to see Kristy and Mom.

I'll have to get some photos from Mom, Kristy or Rigo's camera to post.

How does your garden grow?

Here it is in all it's glory! =)

Everything is growing well....

Sweet potatoes, bell peppers, collard greens, cauliflower, bush beans, tomatoes, strawberries, zucchini and a purple heirloom tomato.

UPDATES!!!

Oh my gosh - there is so much to show and tell.

First - we've just been running around and entertaining like crazy. I think the past 2 months have just been jam packed with baby classes, visitors, finishing up the bathroom, starting the garden, Johnny's 30th birthday and whatever else goes down in Worthington on a weekly basis.

We finally had a break this past weekend for Father's Day and really enjoyed ourselves. It was the most peaceful, wonderful weekend we've had in a very long time, so I'd like to share those photos first.

Saturday:

We went to Mom and Dad's condo to fish and use the pool. Johnny caught a 3lbs. bass out of the pond so we know Dad's going to have a great time when he retires. =)

Johnny's BIG Bass!!! What a HOG!!!

WARNING: Pregnant girl in a bikini

Johnny pretending like he has a belly.

That night we went to Brio for dinner - our favorite little Italian restaurant, where we were able to feel BP's oil spill affects first hand....Johnny's favorite Scallop and Orzo entree was taken off the menu and substituted with shrimp because the cost of importing other scallops from further away was just outrageous so they had to substitute. =(

So if we didn't tell you before, we're saying it now... Don't buy BP oil!!!

Sunday:
Was Father's Day we just did a little around the house. Took care of the yard, garden and then went bought Johnny some new pants and 2 new fish ties for work (so cute!). Later our neighborhood hosted the City of Worthington portion of the Ohio Bike Tour. All the neighbors were out and about entertaining friends and family and just enjoying the great weather. So we just sat out, listened to Johnny's satellite radio and watched the bikers. Here are some photos from Sunday. And if it works, a quick video of the bike race...

AT LAST!!!!

Our bathroom is finally done!!! An easy 3 month project. hee hee! I won't say anymore, I'll let the pictures do the talking. =)

Newest photos

Just had a few more photos taken - this time by the ultrasound tech...these were really good too.

IT'S A BOY!!!

I'm telling you - this was just the coolest thing I've ever seen. I've been telling the baby to be good all last week and Monday and that we were going to get to see it soon and wanted to see if it was a boy or girl so I kept telling the baby to make sure it kept it's legs open so we could see.

Well, sure enough - this little boy listened to his mom. =) If you look at some of the photos of his legs, picture him sitting on a glass table and you looking from underneath and there you can see in all it's glory our little man's package. He must be very proud of what's between his legs.

Should have more photos on Monday of our little guy...these ones will be with the ultrasound tech so they should be really good.

Easter

We had a great time this past Sunday - My parents were in from California and we drove up to Cleveland with them to visit John's parents. The food was great and it was nice to spend time with everyone together again. Hard to believe it's been 3 years since this happened last...at our wedding. =)
Sorry the top of Johnny's head is cut off in one of the photos...hopefully someone took one that still has the top of his head.

First Fish of the Year

April and I went out last weekend and did a little fishing at a pond. April caught three crappie and I caught less than her:)

Easter Bunny Comes Early!

We have a rabbit that stops by everyday in our backyard and now officially has a name, Mr. Peter Rabbit.

Vanity, Vanity Top and Shower Tile

Here is our Vanity and top with the shower tile we plan to use.

More Bathroom Updates!!!

I've been working a few hrs a night m-f and pretty much all day on Saturday & part of the day on Sunday. Enjoy the pics and I can't wait to have it all finished!

April's Bump Week 16