New Camera!

Yesterday, after weeks of begging, Wes finally gave in and got me a dSLR camera (Nikon D60). I am in looooove! So, here are some of the pictures I've taken in less than 24 hours. I've used picasa to edit them, and I must say, I'm impressed. For being a free program, it's pretty good (at least to me and my unexperienced self!)

Wesley turned 3 months on Thursday (how has 3 months already FLOWN by?!?). He is smiling a ton, and I think he's only days from letting out a real belly laugh. Right now, he does this funny little grunt/yell when he's excited about something. He's not much for cuddling anymore, unless he's really tired, which makes me super-sad. He would much rather sit up straight and look around, or even stand in your lap! He's sleeping pretty well. He doesn't eat during the night anymore, some nights I do have to go in and give him his paci though. But we have had quite a few nights of 7+ hours of straight sleep though! Pretty nice!

OOPS!!

I had every intention of continuing this blog through the renovation of the house, but I guess life got busy! In fact, life got VERY busy...

The room that was the lime green/neon yellow combo:

...was painted a nice, neutral khaki color (Dune Drift by Valspar).

Then, before the paint was even fully dry...

Wes' first reaction? "If it's a girl, am I going to have to paint that room again?!?"

We found out we were having a boy (much to Wes' relief...no painting!) and Wesley Allan Vicars, jr. was born on December 19, 2008.

So to recap the past (almost) year since we closed on the house:

April 2, 2008: Close on the house

April 23, 2008: Lauren's Pregnant!

July 2008: Move into the house

August 25, 2008: It's a boy ( I think that's the correct date)

November 18, 2008: Our 2nd Anniversary

December 2, 2008: I get put on bedrest for high blood pressure/pre-eclampsia watch

December 17, 2008: It's time to get this baby out (2 weeks early)...check in to East Cooper to be induced

December 19, 2008: Wesley is born by C-Section at 6:03 pm

December 24-25, 2008: Our first "Charleston Christmas"...Bill is here for Christmas Eve, my parents, brothers, and uncles are here for Christmas Day

January 2, 2009: Wesley's actual due date...he's 2 weeks old!

I think that just about sums it up!