Cast Your Vote!

Who do you think Andy looks more like-- his mommy or his daddy? (Ignore the fact that Lance has his teeth sticking out in most of the pictures.) These were actually quite difficult to take- I had to try to hold noodle-neck Andy up while Lance snapped a one-handed photo. However, I don't think we could recreate the yawn picture in a hundred takes! It makes me laugh every time I look at it.

Proud Papa

Lance is the cutest daddy ever. We got to go on a couple walks this weekend and part of the purpose was just so Lance could show off his handsome boy to some of our friends and neighbors. I love to watch him puff up his chest and brag about his son!

The Third Piece of Rees has Arrived!

After working 8 of my 12 hour shift, I was able to pass off my laboring patients to my fellow nurses and be admitted myself! Andrew Elliott Rees arrived at 2:50 am on October 30th, 2010 weighing a grand 8 pounds 11 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. No wonder I was so uncomfortable! We are much happier having our not-so-little Andy on the outside rather than on the inside. He's wonderful! But enough with the talk. Here are some pictures of our sweet boy:

Not just a cone head- a tube head is more like it!


Can you get a cuter face?

First family photo! I was pretty swollen by the end, but I'm blaming that puffy face on the IV fluids.

Andy meeting his cousins Morgan and Josh.

Meeting Grandpa Rees

The Billibed of Torture! Andy had to be in this bed 24/7 for two days to help get rid of his jaundice. We're glad he's looking pink again!
Grampa Fife making sure that Andy really is healthy (for his mommy's sake)

Saying goodbye to Grandma and Grampa Fife. Wahh!

Andy learns that just because you can suck on it doesn't mean it will taste good!

We are grateful that both mom and baby (and daddy!) are doing well. Thanks to everyone who sent cards, gifts, and good wishes. We have such awesome friends and family!

Laboring Away

For Labor Day we decided to labor away by going fishing with Lance's family up at the ranch. It's only my second time going, and I can't say that my skills are improving. However, I really did catch a fish this time- only to try pulling it out too soon, resulting in a free grasshopper for the fish and wounded pride for me. Oh well!

Getting the net ready

First fish of the day!

The fish that Lance caught. Pretty big, but not big enough to hide my round belly!

My teacher showing me how it's done

This is where I caught (and lost) my first fish!

Now, if that doesn't seem like hard work, I'll have you know that I did have to go to work that evening. After getting up early and spending the day in the sun, staying up all night with laboring women leaves one completely exhausted. Fortunately for me and my patients (honestly, I feel my critical thinking skills seriously diminish after midnight), I am now officially done with my night shifts! Although there are some fun people I'll miss working with, I look forward to being home every evening with Lance and going to sleep in my own bed at a normal hour. I'd better stock up on sleep while I can... only seven more weeks until our little one arrives!

Fifevergnuegen 2010

This year for our Fife Family Reunion we rented a three story beach house for the 20 of us in Destin, Florida. It was incredibly humid but we managed not to melt away! I've never seen such white, fine sand and the water was always warm. We had fun going across the street to the beach every day, swimming in the pool in the back yard, seeing Le Grand Cirque, shopping, playing games, and just being together. It was wonderful to see everyone again and two years seems way too long to wait for the next one! Here are a few highlight pictures from our adventures in Florida:


I can't believe that after the months of planning and anticipation it is already over. So, where are we going next time? I'm already looking forward to it!

Preview of Things to Come

We finally got an authorized view of our little baby! Lance and I went to my 20 week appointment to spy on "Squiggy" and make sure everything is ok. So far, so good. And to answer the question everyone is dying to know... (although I think Mom spilled the beans already):

It's a BOY!!

Can't you tell by the way he's already flexing his muscles for the camera?

No? Maybe this picture is a little more helpful...
I hope showing his man-parts on our blog isn't inappropriate... but he wasn't shy down there. His face is another matter, though.

Here he is covering his face with his arms. He wouldn't let us get a good look of his face, but aren't his arms cute? What lovely bones.

And just to prove he's ours... looks like he's a thumb sucker already!

We are thoroughly excited. It's still crazy for me to look at those pictures and to think that that little being is inside of me. It will probably be even more surreal when he's on the outside! So, now we can officially start to consider names. Any good ideas?

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

This looks a lot easier than the traditional way: But do they come with a satisfaction guarantee?