Grandma & Grandpa Bishop
Great Grandma Hoskin
Best Friends For Life
Well, the doctor says he is a BIG boy :) We are at 37 weeks and she would like me to make it at least to 39 weeks. She may have to induce if he doesn't make it by then. The ultrasound measured him at 7lbs 8oz and I know it can be off but I KNEW this baby was big :) We have everything ready. I can't really think of anything else I could possibly do so I am trying to enjoy this time to relax :) We have been to movies, out to eat at most of our favorite restaurants and lounging as much as possible! We know we may be eating our words, but we are ready for this new adventure! Here are some pictures from the holidays and recent belly pics. 
Wow, I have been blessed to have had two baby showers and literally been "showered" with gifts for this precious little bundle. I can't even begin to thank my family and friends enough for their time and hard work put into these wonderful days. Baby Bishop is definitely set with enough things to last him a long time :) We are so thankful for everyone's thoughtfulness. Here are a few pictures from recent baby celebration days. 
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I have so much to be thankful for this year...
1. My wonderful husband who means the world to me, he is so understanding and patient with me.
2. My amazing family and in-laws (2nd family) whom I love so very much!
3. My mom's recovery from her surgery; her upcoming success with chemo and radiation in IA City and her strength, perserverance and faith in this journey.
4. The gift from God, our baby boy, who will be here before we know it!
5. My Texas family and friends who have been so supportive not only the past few weeks but the years since we have moved there.
5. My job where I get to spend my days making a difference in the lives of 21 little 1st graders.
6. Our sweet little dog, Wrigley, he is a blessing and brings us so much joy.
Baby Braelyn
Wow, it has been quite a week. I am leaving Iowa today to go back to Texas. My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer and I cannot even believe it. She had surgery to remove the tumor on Monday, November 2nd and is now in rehabilitation to regain her strength back. Radiation and Chemo will follow shortly. It is amazing how quickly your life can change so drastically. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers. I am going to upload a few new pictures from my visit home and a few other pics. Thanks for reading :)
Well, it's official. Baby Bishop is a BOY :) We had our ultrasound on Thursday. We were both very surprised and excited. I have only bought ONE pack of onsies so I am doing good :) I think the rest of the family is going to be providing for this baby more than we can imagine! Baby Bishop is going to be the first baby on my side of the family so will be extremely spoiled! I have been feeling him move all week and Ryan was able to feel him on Thursday night. Ryan went hunting for the weekend so Wrigley and I hung out relaxing at home. He doesn't know what is about to happen to him in 4 months. I am heading home to Iowa on Wednesday evening with Wrigley. We will be there til Sunday. Ryan is going to Hot Springs, Arkansas for work. We are very anxious to spend some quality family time for a few days. I am sure Baby Bishop will get plenty of rub-downs! Here are some recent pics. Have a great week!
Great Grandma Hoskin
Best Friends For Life
My 2 Favorite Aunts
Case Mathew Bishop decided to make his arrival on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 12:47am. I was having small contractions all day on that Sunday and wasn't sure if it was the "real" thing but we decided to go in anyway. The entire labor/delivery experience was amazing. The epidural went well and I couldn't complain at all. Case arrived weighing 7lbs 11oz and was 20 inches long. We have had a great first two weeks with the new addition to our family. My mom, grandma and dad made it to that night here to Texas. Kirby flew in that Tuesday and Kelsey on Wednesday. They all left except for Mom on the following Sunday. Mom stayed an additional week and dad came back to get her this past Thursday. It was SO nice having her here. Today is our first official day home by ourselves :) We had to go to the Dr on Saturday morning because Case has been coughing and was real stuffy. This is very common in newborns so I wasn't too concerned. Turns out, he has RSV but is quickly recovering. I feel so bad for him being so small and already sick. We just keep using saline drops and sucking that gunk out of his little nose. When we went to the Dr, he weighed 8lbs 2.5oz so he is already growing so fast! Here are some pictures of our little one.
Proud Daddy! 
Grandma and Grandpa
