River of lights and Megan's 8 weeks old

We went to the River of lights a couple weeks ago. We drove to Tingly Beach then took the free train to the botanical gardens. It was cold and crowded but it was fun. Megan was bundled up and carried around in her carrier. Here's a few pictures.

Logan and snowman.

Dan, Logan and T-Rex.

Logan, Ruth and Megan.

Dan and Logan with the train.

Megan is already 8 weeks old. She's more active now and is on the verge of rolling over. She's rolled onto her side a couple of times. At 8 weeks she's 11lbs 9 oz and 24 inches long. She'll be very tall we're certain.

Logan and Megan ready for church-one day before her 8 week birthday.

Here's her Christmas picture taken later that day.

Merry Christmas!

Megan and Logan

Megan is 5 weeks old today. We've been adjusting well. She's a good sleeper so we've been getting sleep at night. It's been much harder getting her on a schedule than it was Logan, we just have so much more going on now and are out and about more often than with Logan. But Logan just loves her and plays with her often. Here's a few pictures of the 2 of them.

She had her 4 week check up last week and is doing good. She's about 10 pounds now and has grown about an inch and a half. We've already had to pull out the 3-6 month clothes because she's getting so long. We looked at Logan's baby book and she's right on track with her brother. by 4 weeks Logan was also right at about 10 pounds and had grown about 2 inches.

Hopefully we'll have some fun Thanksgiving pictures to post later this week.

Baby Girl Norton Arrives and Halloween

Well it took a little bit of convincing by induction but we finally had the baby. Megan Ann was born on October 18, 2010 at 10:51 pm. We started inductions around 4:45 pm that day and 6 hours later Megan was here. She weighed in at 8 lbs 9 oz and was 20 3/4 inches long.

Mom and baby are doing good 2 weeks into it. I'm off all meds I was on before. I'm no longer constantly nauseous and finally have my appetite back. Megan is doing well and sleeping in 3 hour stretches at night. We've had a few rough nights but for the most part it hasn't been too bad. I'll take a few sleepless nights anyday over throwing up for 9 months.

Logan's has been an excellent big brother, helping with diapers, playing and talking to her. Even though she was crying the first time they met.

Overall we're doing really well. We had friends bring us some dinners and I'm having a diaper shower this weekend. We should be well stocked after that.

Halloween snuck up on us this year. Logan and Dan went to the Zoo Boo yesterday. Logan trick or treated around the zoo. Megan and I didn't go but she was still dressed in her festive Halloween pumpkin outfit.

Logan was dressed up like a knight. We made the costume from grey sweats (the shinning armor) and a dressed up pillow case for the tunic. He helped make the crown and the sword and shield were bought at Hobby Lobby.

Up next Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Balloons, Fish and Flowers

It's October in NM that means it's the Balloon Fiesta. They always kick off the balloon fiesta by sending up balloons at a few elementary schools around the city the Friday before it starts. This year the school near us was chosen. So bright and early on October 1 we got up early and went to see it take off, since we most likely won't make it to the actually balloon fiesta this year.

This is the only picture of Logan I got. His exact words were, "Can't you just take pictures of the balloon and not of me" Hmmm wonder where he gets that from? Here's the rest of the balloon pictures, without Logan in them.

Today Logan and I took a long walk around the aquarium and botanical gardens. Here's some pictures of that trip. Logan had fun and got good exercise and I'm just hoping gravity takes effect at some point with the miles of walking I've done in the past few day.

Inside a giant pumpkin.

Sliding through a tree trunk.

With a giant ant.

Yes it's October and we're still in shorts.

So that's all from here. We see my doctor again on Wednesday, if baby doesn't come on it's own by this weekend, we'll schedule induction for next week sometime or maybe the weekend. Hopefully baby will decide to come on it's own and we won't need to be induced. That's what we're hoping anyway, but it seems like baby has other plans. Either way we'll post pictures after baby is born and when we're home.

Logan's Birthday--a little late.

We've had a really busy couple of weeks since Logan's party. I've been busy getting ready to teach a class of 20 people on Saturday and getting last minute things done before the baby comes. I've had Dr appointments every week. We've met with our doula and except for not remembering what floor is the maternity floor at the hospital we're pretty much ready.

Logan's birthday was weeks ago and it's taken me so long to get the pictures up. But here they are finally. Logan wanted to go to the zoo and ride the train so that's what we did. Both sets of Grandparents were able to join us and we had a nice day. After the zoo and nap, we went to my parents house for a BBQ, cake and presents.

Here we are on the train, Dan and Logan avoiding the camera as usual.

Logan riding the train.

Looking at the camels.

In front of the engine. It would seem that neither one of them wanted this picture taken.

Presents, Logan got lots of toys, puzzles, books, enough stuff to keep a 4 year old entertained.

I don't know who likes the train more, Logan or Dan.

Logan's zoo train cake. With the animals strategically placed by Logan.

One last picture taken Friday of Logan playing with Chase in his room. Good thing Chase is a patient little puppy with Logan. Poor Chase was wrapped up in Logan's blanket and Logan had the door barricaded with pillows so Chase couldn't get out, but he didn't seem to mind it too much.