What's In a Name....Round 2

Henry Lee and Henry Lee

I of course love my dad and think he is the greatest.  I have always been amazed at what a good girl dad he was, he sat through many dance recitals, slumber parties, giggles and squeals and plenty of drama and hair pulling, too.  He even painted our toenails for us when we were little girls.  Because my dad was such a good girl dad he never got to pass along his name.  Had Linde or I been boys we would have been named after him, so Michael and I decided that even though Hank can't have his whole name he will wear Henry Lee proudly! 

So for us there is a lot in a name, again!

2 Week Check Up

Hank went for his 2 week check up last week!  He passed with flying colors.  I am so thankful for another healthy, happy baby boy. 
Hank's 2 week stats....  7lbs. 14.5 ounces and 21 1/4 inches long!  We are proud to have made it back to and past our birth weight and were so glad to hear that it is okay to continue to let Hank sleep for as long as he wants at night.  His record is 8 hours 2am to 10am, but we are averaging 5-6 hour stretches.  We have survived almost a whole week at home on our own.  We miss LouLou and Honey, but are enjoying learning to be a family of 4.  I have to say we couldn't do it without all the help from our mom's in the beginning, having Aunt Linde and Uncle Jeff pop in to help just when we need it, and amazing meals from our church every other night!  Life is good!

Two-rrific!!!

Avery had a terrific 2nd birthday on Wednesday. 

He started out by lounging in mamma's bed watching cartoons and drinking milk!

After lounging he enjoyed his current favorite breakfast "orangewolls" (orange cinnamon rolls)

Please excuse the Halloween PJ's, they are also a current hit.

Then we played and our housekeeper Margarita came over, a present to Mamma!  Avery loves Margarita and she loved on him for a long time since it was his Birthday. 

Then we met Daddy for a Birthday lunch at McAlisters.  Buddy Buddy loved his pizza and hanging out with his Daddy.  I love those baby blues in the pizza picture and I also love that all the pictures I took with Michael and Avery they have the same squinty eyes. 

Then he was a sweet boy listening to music on the radio and talking to brother Hank until he couldn't keep his little eyes open any longer so he fell asleep on the way home.

Then Aunt Linde and  Uncle Jeff came over for Avery's favorite dinner rice and beans (black beans.)  He so enjoyed his adoring dinner fans that he couldn't turn around for a picture. 

Brother Hank supervised the dinner, don't worry.

Then he got some fabulous presents, a dress up (what are you supposed to call this for boys?) box from Aunt Linde and Uncle Jeff, and a basketball goal.  He also had some really fun food from LouLou and Papa, and balloon and bat from Honey and Pop, and Handy Manny tools from our friends in Dubai!

I am glad that Avery thinks that baby Hank is the best Birthday present ever!  I worried and worried about Avery's birthday being ruined by us having a baby so close, but Avery continues to love love love broder hanky...

And I tortured him through reading the Birthday book, he enjoyed it longer than last year, but was still ready to get down, by the time it was over. 

I love my 2 year old!!!!

Here are a few of my favorites....

that he says pappy for pacifier, and when he is feeling extra grown up pappyfier

when he says oh my goodness with all the appropriate inflections

that he can count to 10, as long as you don't feel that 2 and 3 are necessary

when he sings Hang on Sloopy Sloopy Hang on with Daddy after his bath

that he absolutely loves church and to sing in baby Bible class with Dara

that he loves books

his love of balls

that he will throw anything anywhere anytime (ok sometimes this makes me crazy, too)

that he loves brother hank

that his daddy is his absolute favorite person in the world

that he sleeps late!

he loves to be outside

how hard he laughs when he knows michael is about to tickle him, but hasn't even started yet

his smile

his show me your teeth smile

that he says okay where most people say yes

i could go on and on, but i guess i will stop now!

Happy St. Patrick's Day...A Little Late!

We had a really great St. Patrick's Day.  They boys are doing reall great.  So far this 2 kid thing is no big deal, but I feel quite certain that will change Tuesday when I get my driving/lifting privledges and the Honey/LouLou help has to go...

But for now we are having so much fun.  I thought Hank looked precious in his sweet suit from my friend Melanie, she knows how I love any excuse for holiday wear. 

I also loved Avery's St. Patrick's day shirt.  I think this super cheese smile is hilarious, but don't worry I couldn't distract him from Sesame Street by asking him to smile.  I finally said show me your teeth, and got this face.  Oh my funny little boy.  We are also cracking up at his new favorite phrase.... "of course" with huge enthusiasm.  For instance one night this week we asked if Avery would like some more black beans and rice, his favorite dinner, and he yelled "of course!!!"

I can't believe he will be 2 on Wednesday, I am going to need a Paxil for sure!

Lisa Woods is coming tomorrow!  I can't wait, cross your fingers we are all in a good mood and willing to show our teeth!  I will share the pics with you as soon as I can!

Hank!

Last week was a wonderful week, I can't believe our little Hank is already 1 week old.  I can't express how thankful I am to everyone who took such great care of us, we had a wonderful experience from start to finish. 

My L&D nurse Casey, was awesome!  She was so great, gave lots of good advice and had the same doctors that we use, so I knew she had good taste. 

Here's Hank for his official weigh in at 7lbs. 11 ounces (look closely at the screen behind him), he'll always be my little Slurpee  :)

I can't say enough about how much we love our doctor.  She is a perfect fit for us!  She always makes me feel like I am in good hands and that we are her favorite patients and that she has all the time in the world for us.  I am so thankful we found her!

 

Here's Hank in the cutest hat ever!  Thanks Aunt Linde, we love etsy and you!! 

I am so proud to say that Avery is a wonderful big brother.  He loves to give Hank kisses and hugs and tells him it is okay if he cries! 

Hank was so glad when he got his personalized laundry cleaned.  A sweet hat from Dara and his onesie that matches his nursery, too. 

We made it home safe and sound in our precious outfit!

Last week was a great week!  Let's see how week #2 goes....

No matter what I know we will be great.  We are spoiled to have had LouLou and Papa to help until today and that Honey came right behind him.  Family and friends are such a blessing.  We are already getting food from sweet friends from church and have had so much fun introducing Hank to those we love! 

The Room!!!

Well, here it is...the tied for best nursery ever! We LOVE Hank's room. It was so fun to be surprised about Hank's gender and then to get have a wonderful nursery surprise waiting at home, too. Even my doctor thought it was so fun that Linde knew and was creating the nursery. It was so fun how she was excited to tell the nurses and others taking care of us this week!
We are doing great, I will get more pictures up soon, but I know you are all dying to see Linde's magic. I can't wait until she has is professionally photographed for her website so you can truly appreciate the greatness!

Wee 2 is here!

Hello Bloggies.  It is Linde here to report that

Henry Lee Womble

is here.  He weighs 7 lbs and 11 ounces and is 20 inches long!
They call them their slurpee since he is 7-11 :)

Here are some cute pictures of Hank!

hank and momma

more hank and momma

hanky panky and aunt linde

the little man

if you can't tell, hanky panky looks JUST like big bro!  remember??

that little "v" nose and dimples!

avery back in the day

hanky panky is a great reminder that there is Abundant Life!

Enough for now.  Gotta go get my hands on that baby!

Ready or Not Here Wee Comes!!!

Well, I can't believe it!  Tomorrow is the big day.  I have to say it has been so, so wierd to have an expected due date.  As an NICU nurse I have watched many people learn that babies do not read birth plans, so with Avery I tried really hard not to overplan.... Thank goodness, because 4 weeks early in a pretty scary situation would not have been in my plan.  I have been so thankful all over again that our first delivery went as well as possible under such crazy circumstances....

ANYWAY.... 

This time we have a plan, so here is my last day before the baby is here picture.  Isn't he or she lovely???

ps I totally have big hair and own it, but there is a shadow behind my head that makes my hair look extra tall...no excuse for the chipmunk cheeks though!

The baby bag is packed with all our cutest neutral clothes, and my bag is packed, too.  I think we are ready....

The gender specific clothes are out and ready to be washed depending on which way things go!

The little prince had a great morning hanging out with his friends at church and probably has no clue what he is in for, but I think this face looks ready for anything!

Here's his big brother wardrobe, so no matter what he will look the part!

We can't wait to meet Wee 2 tomorrow.  Please say a prayer for our family and the medical staff tomorrow afternoon at 2:30.  I am so excited to see if Wee is a he or she, but more than anything we are hoping for a healthy baby!

Brought to you by the letter S

I am guessing that Avery thought his past Saturday was Super!

It started with his favorite Sweet treat, donuts..

Then he enjoyed Sesame Street Live...to Say this was greatness would be an underStatement.  Avery actually Sat Still and clapped and cheered for all his favorite Seasame Street pals for over an hour!

He even got a Super Sized Elmo balloon.

The Sun also came out for the first time in forever So he Sipped on Some milk in his wagon on the way to the park.

He Swang with Daddy and played on the Slide, too.
What a Super Saturday for our Sweet Son!!