Daniel's Here!!!

Daniel Dawson Butler

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

8:19 pm

8 pounds 1 ounce

20 inches

Little Daniel Butler decided to make his appearance two weeks early!! It all happened so fast. I started having contractions Wednesday and by late afternoon they were about 4 minutes apart and very strong. I was told by my doctor to head on to the hospital. I honestly didn't think they would keep me, but we packed the car up and headed to Montgomery. We got to the hospital a little before 5:00 about three hours later we had a beautiful baby boy! My blood pressure was extremely high when we got to the hospital, so they didn't waste any time delivering him. Daniel has an interesting delivery story. I had been told he was breech, but it turned out he was transverse (side to side). The doctor had a really hard time delivering him (actually punching a tech in the eye during the delivery...by accident of course). He told me my delivery ranked in his top three hardest deliveries he'd ever performed and that Daniel was undoubtedly the most awkward positioned baby he'd ever seen. The delivery was stressful on Daniel and he was in "shock" as the nurse put it for awhile after delivery. We are so thankful the Lord saw us through everything and that we have a beautiful new son! I promise to post more pictures soon, so check back!

Snow Day

Some funny, random pictures

Georgie and Bry playing dress-up (I think think is a good bribery pic when he gets to be a teenager)
What is it with kids and an empty box?? Instant entertainment!

My little tree-hugger

Georgie catching rainwater in her mouth after playing in the rain on the back patio (I think she looks like a baby bird!)

Diaper Shower

This past Sunday afternoon, Beth, Nancy, Angie and Christy hosted a diaper shower for Daniel and me! It was at Beth's beautiful new house. Everything was so nice and we all had a lot of fun. I am hoping to have more pictures to add. I was bad and didn't take as many pictures as I should have...I was too busy running my mouth! So, if anyone that was there has pics they would like to share, please do! Thanks to everyone who helped and came!!

Me (and my very big tummy), Christy, Angie, Brett, Nancy, Tara, Tori and Beth

Cathy (Memaw), Georgie and Grandma Stalnaker

Marshall and Kami

Nan, Patti, Robin, Grandma Stalnaker and Becky

Tori and Georgie

All of the nice goodies everyone brought!!

Kami's Bridal Tea

Sunday afternoon was my sister-in-law, Kami's bridal tea. My mom, Ruthanne, hosted it at her home and everything was so nice and pretty and girly! Kami and Joey are getting married April 25th, so they are counting down the days!!

Alunda (Joey's mom), Ruthanne(my mom), Kami and Cathy (Kami's mom)

Robin (Cathy's sister), Grandma Stalnaker (Cathy's mom) and Cathy


Georgie enjoying a cheese straw

Kami opening her gift from the hostesses, a cake plate to her everyday china.

Sponge Rollers

I know all you girls about my age remember the pink sponge hair rollers we use to sleep in to get curly hair. The other day in Wal-Mart Georgie spotted sponge rollers, except now they are blue, and wanted them. So we got a pack and rolled her hair. She was so pleased with her curls. I caught her standing on our bed looking in the mirror singing a song she had made up...."you look so beautiful Georgia Anne....you look so beautiful." She was singing this while "flicking" her back back. It was the funniest thing! Anyway, we have now rolled her hair several times, even sleeping in them one night.

Michael

So, I was tagged by Kami to answer these questions about Michael....

1. What is his name? Michael Steven Butler
2. Who eats more? We eat about the same.
3. Who said "I Love You" first? He did.
4. Who is taller? He is.
5. Who is more sensitive? Me, by far!!
6. Who does the laundry? Who do you think...ME!
7. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? He does.
8. Who pays the bills? He does.
9. Who cooks more? I cook more, but he actually does cook some and it pretty good at it.
10. Who is more stubborn? HE IS!!
11. Who is the first to admit they were wrong? Me.
12. Who has more siblings? He does.
13. Who wears the pants in the relationship? He does.
14. What do you like to do together? We used to play board games all the time, as well as go to the movies and travel....that was before kids. Now we can't seem to find time to do those things anymore.
15. Who eats more sweets? Me.
16. Guilty pleasures? Eating out too much, when we need to eat in.
17. How did you meet? In high school, on the Science Club trip to Six Flags. We sat next to each other on the bus....he flirted with me the entire time.
18. Who asked whom out first? He did.
19. Who kissed who first? I hate to admit it, but me.
20. Who proposed? He did.
21. His best features and qualities? He is the BEST dad ever. He is also very quick-witted and smart and he usually has a lot of patience, especially with me. He also works very hard to provide for our family so I can stay home with the kiddos!
22. TAG...You're it! Who do you tag? I will tag Robin and Leah.

Winter Hats

We were headed out the door the other day, and I looked at the kids with their little hats on, and realized I needed to take a picture of them wearing them. I think they look so cute, with their little faces peeking out.

Baseball and Vacuuming

I think my children are mixed up. I have a little boy who loves to clean, especially vacuum, and a little girl who loves sports.

Jack is obsessed with the vacuum cleaner. Georgia got a pink vacuum cleaner from Santa when she was 2. She might have used it a handful of times. Well, since Jack came along, it has been used daily. It is so funny, when I vacuum, he goes and gets his vacuum and cleans with me.

Georgia is going to play T-ball this year. Michael got her some pink and black cleats and a matching pink and black glove that lights up when she catches a ball. Michael took them to the baseball field this weekend. She was so excited she got to wear her new cleats and glove.

Happy Valentine's Day...Early!!

I attempted to take a few snapshots of the kids for Valentine's Day cards I usually send to family. The lighting wasn't great and they really weren't in the mood for pictures. Here's the best I could do...

Looking back one year....

Here are a few pictures from last year. Isn't it something how much they change in one short year?

32 Week Prenatal Visit and Ultrasound

I had my 32 week check-up and ultrasound Monday. The ultrasound went well. Baby Daniel was very active and they guesstimate he weighs 5 1/2 lbs. We did find out that he is breech, which is not too much of a concern since he will be delivered by c-section. Dr. Desautels did say it upped my chances of my water breaking early since his little legs are face down. That kind of alarmed me because I have been feeling him kick really hard lately. We also set up the delivery date. It is tentatively planned for Monday, March 16th. We are just waiting for the hospital to confirm the time. Please keep praying for me that I make it to the delivery date. Premature baby boys are not typically known for being very strong. I thought I'd share the pictures from the ultrasound.

Profile view with his little hand up to his mouth.

View of his belly and the bottom of his face (mouth, nose and cheek). I think he looks like Jack....

Getting Ready for Baby Butler

We've got about 6 weeks until our new little boy is due...if I make it that long! Everyone (including the kid's pediatrician) does not think I'll make it. We'll see. For the baby's health, please pray I do.

I wanted to share two things I found on Etsy for Georgia Anne and Jack. I wanted to get them Big Sister/Brother shirts that were not the standard ones you always see. I found the cutest ones at Olive and Ollie!! You need to check out her things...she's got really cute birthday shirts too.

I also found a sweet Big Sis bracelet at Jewelry & Baby Bling by Dara that I plan to give Georgia at the hospital the day the baby is born. Dara is making one for Georgia like the one pictured, except she is going to put her name on it as well.

I'm still looking for a little something to give Jack at the hospital. If anyone has any suggestions, please pass them along. You know I always love things that are handmade...they are so much more special!!

And after much deliberation and pondering over names, I think we have finally settled on a name for Baby Butler....

Daniel Dawson Butler

We both wanted a name that was meaningful. Daniel is kind of a funny story. Michael's dad was suppose to be named Steven Daniel Butler. For some reason, on his birth certificate he was named Steve Butler. Not Steven, but Steve and the Daniel was totally omitted. So the Daniel is for the long lost name Steve never got. I also love the story of Daniel. Daniel stayed true to God and through his faithfulness God rewarded him. Isn't that every parents prayer? That their children will learn to know Jesus and accept Him as their personal Savior and that they will always remain faithful?

Dawson was my mother's maiden name. This name has a very special place in my heart because my mom's dad, James Hoyt Dawson, died when she was only 8 years old. His naval helicopter crashed in the Atlantic Ocean near Virginia. My heart has often ached for my Mamaw and Mom's loss. I can't even imagine. So, I am honored to have our baby named after the grandfather I never knew.

We're not sure what we will call the baby....Daniel or Dan. I guess we'll wait and see what fits him.

Funny Little Children

We are in the process of getting the house ready for the new baby. We started putting up the new baby bed Sunday. We didn't have the screws to put the bottom in, so there it sits. Yesterday morning, I walk in and find my two little ones inside the baby bed like little caged animals. Georgia tells me they are poor little kittens who have been locked up. After meowing at me for a minute or so, she says, "Well, aren't you going to feed us? Us kittens like fish."

After rolling around on the sofas, they had some major static electricity in their hair!!

The kids were in Georgia's bedroom this morning being very quiet. I went in to see what they were up to and this is what I found. Jack had put Georgia's chairs from her table in front of the TV side by side. There they sat watching Dragon Tales. I thought it was sweet.