2 MONTHS OLD!

Wrigley Sitting ON Case :)

Cowboy Jammies with built-in boots :)

Grandma Loves Me

Happy 21st Aunt Kelsey!

Snuggles from Grandma

Hilarious Easter Outfit

Starting to Smile

I am 2 months old and mommy & daddy can't even believe it! Time is going so fast. I started sleeping upstairs ALL by myself in my big boy bed this week. I have done really well. I wake up at 3 or 3:30 to eat and then go right back to sleep. Mommy is ready for me to sleep through the night though. I am a sweetheart. I love bath time, books read to me and snuggling on mommy and daddy's chests. I might be a little bit spoiled. I hope you all had a terrific Easter. We had aunt Kirby come visit and that was wonderful. Before that, Grandma Cindy, Great-Grandma and Kelsey were here for TEN DAYS, we loved every minute of their visit. We are going home to Iowa in April and can hardly wait for everyone to meet me! Have a great weekend everyone!

One Month Old

Baby Case is already one month old! It has been a wonderful month so far. Everyone says it goes fast and it truly does. We are still eating about every 3 hours, but I think that is fairly common. I don't think I am going to have that baby that "sleeps through the night" real early. I was too spoiled when I was pregnant sleeping at least 9 hours a night. He should have prepared me more and kept me up when he was inside :) We went on our first few outings last week. I took him to Target and to Ryan's office. This past weekend Ryan and I took him to Chili's and to our friend's house on Saturday and Sunday. We have to show him off. Ryan couldn't believe the waiter at Chili's didn't say anything to us :) We love Case Mathew Bishop SO very much! Our little family is blessed.

CASE MATHEW BISHOP

Grandma & Grandpa Bishop

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.
He is absolutely precious!Proud Daddy!

Grandma and Grandpa

Waiting for Baby Bishop :)

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.

Baby Showers

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!

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 :)