Monday, March 8, 2010

Almost four weeks...

I find myself longing to be more poetic or elegant in my posts. I read other blogs and find that their speech is sophisticated while mine is simplistic.

However, I remember that I am not here to show my artistic writing skills. My intent was to allow friends and family a glimpse into our everyday life. So, welcome to our life. :)

Part of me says, "I can't believe four weeks has gone by." Another part says, "It's only been four weeks?" The former because I can't believe that our little boy is growing so quickly. The latter because I feel like he's been with us for such a long time. He fits right in with our family. :)

Recently a friend asked, "What do you do all day? Do you get bored?" The honest truth is yes, but it's not bad to be bored. It has allowed me to rest and recover.
Throughout our days together, Timothy does the typical baby things like eating and sleeping.
When he's awake, he likes to look at the fans and picture frames. He enjoys his car mobile and reading an animal pop-up book. His favorite pop-up animal is the lion. :) I know this cause it's the only animal he keeps his eyes on. He's just started warming up to the swing.

What am I doing? During the morning feeding, I get my fix of the Today Show. I really enjoyed when the Olympics were on, and I was able to catch up on the previous day's happenings and winnings. Even this morning, I was able to catch up on the Oscars (which I wasn't able to finish due to the need for sleep!). I may have time during the day to get cleaning done and even take a shower. :) Who ever knew that making time to take a shower would have to be such a conscious effort? One of my favorite past times is reading. Since being out of school and apart of a book club, I'm finally reading "adult" books verses children's literature. Currently, I am reading "Shanghai Girls."
*"[Lisa See's] emotional themes are powerful...the bonds of sisterhood [and] the psychological journey of becoming an American." - The Washington Post
It's quite a tragic story, but I'm hoping for happier ending.

Eric does a great job supporting us at work and here on the home-front. In addition to his work at Moody Radio, he's just finished a project with Josh Dugue. He's, also, working with another friend on multiple compositions. It's been a joy to see him work on music! It's where his heart beats.
I cannot say enjoy how much I appreciate his encouragement and care in this new phase of life. He's a continually loving husband and now a loving father. It's a beautiful thing to watch the man you love love your child!

We look forward to today and the days to come. :)

Thursday, February 25, 2010

This is our life...

Only a few short weeks ago, I was wondering when our little boy would come into the world. I was anxious about the delivery and if I would be able to be a good mom to this little person. Eric continued to be a listening ear and encouraging voice, reminding me that the Lord was in control.

Boy, I couldn't have imagined the depth of how the Lord would show that he was sovereign over our lives. After a visit to see our new niece on Feb. 8th, we joked about how it would be funny if we ended up back at the hospital to deliver while Carrie and George were there. At 6a.m. Feb. 9th, we headed into triage at Northwestern's Prentice Women's Hospital. And the doctor assured us that we would be meeting our little boy that day!

At 2:28p.m. (only 22 hours after our niece, Esther, was born), Timothy David Hufford made his way into the world. I won't share all the labor details (you can call me if you really want to know), but let's just say that 30 minutes of pushing is not bad! Dr. Kelsey said that I had a second delivery labor. :)

We've been home now for two weeks today. Eric has been back at work for about a week and a half. Some days seem longer than others, and I find so much joy when Eric comes home! We've been blessed by meals from church friends and family, and Eric has been on a baking kick - homemade bread and pizza and burritos. And we enjoyed an at home date last night with Sweet Mandy B's cupcakes. :)

We are amazed at how beautiful God has made this whole process and how he formed Timothy to be especially who he is.

Here are a couple highlights:
*2/9: Lips quivered when I held Timothy for the first time
*2/12: Smiles after he has a full belly
*2/16: 1st time to read "Go, Dog! Go!"
*2/18: 1st walk with Timothy to Stella (coffee shop)
*2/20: Timothy almost "fired" poo at Eric while was changing him
*2/24: At his two week appt, he weighed 8lbs 15oz!!
*He only likes to be swaddled when he is too tired to notice. :)
*He likes to pee out of his diaper. We are constantly changing his clothes. I'm not sure how the washing is going to go once we start using cloth diapers. Yikes!





*More pictures to come!


Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Timothy David Hufford


Timothy David Hufford

Birthday: Feb. 9th, 2010
Born at 2:28p.m.
Weight: 7lbs. 12oz.
Length: 20.5 inches

We are loving this new phase in life as Timothy's parents. Until I can post more, here are some links to pictures of us:
*http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2033336&id=163801297
*http://buckfamily.smugmug.com/Births/Birth-of-Baby-Timothy-David/11229067_UywhV#787474773_daNLw

Monday, January 18, 2010

Our Second Christmas!

How wonderful to have another Christmas with Eric. This year brought many joys, some traditions, and some first time extravaganzas.

*Eric's Deep Dish Pizza. He makes this treat for us occasionally, and he continues to get better and better at making these. Maybe he should open his own Chicago Pizza Restaurant. :)

*Christmas morning: Eric opening his stocking. Santa brought him vanilla syrup for his coffee. He must have been a good boy this year!

*Christmas morning: Kristine's new kitchen towels!
This was a special year for Eric and I. We spent the morning at our home, sleeping in, eating cinnamon strudel bread, and drinking coffee. What unique time, just the two of us. We were realizing that next year will be quite different with a 10 month old. We will remember this year!

*Our table at Christmas

*Our Christmas Tree: We discovered last year that our tree was pre-lit. :) We were able to use the color lights we originally bought for the tree around our windows.

*This is my second year to join Carrie (my sister-in-law) and Aunt Susan for decorating gingerbread cookies.
1. Make the dough at home.
2. Roll out and cut out cookies of choice. (I chose a moose and two different reindeer.)
3. Bake the cut outs.
4. Decorate the cookies!
(I made a few other random cookies: presents, ornaments, and small people.)
*Santa's reindeer!


*Carrie and I at the annual Hufford/Lori and Dale dinner/Christmas Tree decorating. Our little babies are continuing to grow. Only a few more weeks to go!


It's been a while...

I was looking at the last blog posting, thinking, "Wow, my belly looks small." :) And I thought it was big back at 28 weeks. Little did I know what was in store. :) Here's the latest belly pictures:

A picture with my face, as requested. :)
*beginning of wk. 36


*Middle of wk. 30 (below)


Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Pregnancy Wk. 28

I can't believe that I have ventured into the final, third trimester. This is the 28th of 40 weeks.
Pros/Cons thus far:

Pros -
*Watching Eric's expression as he feels our little boy move around.
*We were able to feel either a heel or elbow just last night! Quite incredible!
*Baby showers! (Handmade cards that were made for me from church friends.)
Cons-
*It's hard to imagine there being any more room in my belly for him to grow.
*It's been hard to comfortably sleep at night.

Week 28

*Made by Mrs. Kowalski

*Made by Annaleigh

*Made by Mrs. Parnell

What I've Forgotten to Post :)

These are all the little things that I have forgotten to post about. Pictures help fill-in the missing pieces. :)

A recent sausage pie.


Grandpa Buck, Eric, and Daddy on our recent trip to Franklin, TN.

Hannah, Kristine, Mom, and Grandma Buck, also, while we were in Franklin, TN.


A surprise dessert Eric made for us one evening. :) You don't have to be camping in order to have great smores!


Beautiful flowers received from my family on my 24th birthday.

Eric treated me to a sunset cruise with fireworks and invited great friends, Talissyn and Tyson, to come along! What a perfect birthday gift!



I loved the candles he picked specifically out for my homemade birthday cake. Can you see the excitement beaming from my face?

One of my dearest friends, Mary, got married!! What a beautiful bride!

Mary and I at her bridal brunch. :)