the apple of our eye

So here are some more photos...Trying to keep all you people updated. Enjoy!

Just hangin out at home. He actually wore this same outfit all day, without blowing out or peeing in it. This is a milestone.

Just sittin with daddio

Proud (but very tired) daddy

Wide awake little boy

Very happy little boy, when he's not hungry, dirty or wet. :)

Already praying..."Now I lay me down to sleep..."

He spent most of the morning bright eyed and bushy tailed.

Not so crazy about the bath time...

But the after part is precious. snuggly :)

More Pictures of Caleb

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Welcome to the world Caleb Matthew Zoodsma

Caleb Matthew Zoodsma
Born: 5:38pm January 23, 2009
Weight: 8lbs 13ozs
Length: 22 inches

Overdue

So...I am officially overdue! God is definitely testing my patience. I just have to keep reminding myself that I have made it 40 weeks, I can make it one more. At the doctor yesterday I was 2 1/2 cm dilated. This is progress from 1 cm last week. She will induce labor next Tuesday if it doesn't happen before then. I'm really praying that it doesn't get that far. I took a walk on my lunch break today to try getting things moving around in there. I did start to get a little uncomfortable, but I think it was mostly my hips and now my back is sore. We just keep praying that baby Z will be ready to come out soon. We are so ready to meet him! I will surely keep this updated when the big day finally arrives...hopefully soon!

Any day now...

So, if you haven't heard yet I am VERY READY to have this baby. The countdown is down to 13 days till D-day. As I sit here this big guy in my belly is kickin to get out!! And I just want to say..."Fine, come out!" Sleep is rough and I am anxious to get to know this little human that's been growing inside of me for 9 months. I spent all day Monday preparing. I did all the baby laundry including all of his clothes, bed sheets, changing pad covers, and burp cloths. It was so fun to go through all of this stuff again and see how little he will be to fit in to his newborn clothes and newborn diapers! It is still amazing and slightly hard to believe that God has entrusted Brad and I with this little son. I feel very blessed to have such a helpful husband who is just as excited as I am to start this new adventure in our lives.
I finally feel like I am ready as far as getting all of his stuff opened, cleaned, and set up. As far as the rest of the house goes...I've got a little work to do.
Hopefully I can make it through this weekend as I have a Youth Group retreat. I will be north about 20 miles with the High School kids from church Friday night and Saturday night. Although I have let my fellow leaders know that if Friday night does not go well as far as sleep for me I will not be spending the night Saturday to Sunday. I am looking forward to the weekend, I just hope it goes fast as well as the next week afterwards.
I will try to post pictures of our new vehicle sometime this week, but I should sign off for now! Have a great rest of your week all, and the next time you hear from us we will probably have a baby!!

Neglect...

So I know I have been really bad about updating this lately. I have been a little preoccupied since we got home after Thanksgiving. If you had not heard yet, we've had a little car trouble. While our Malibu was in the shop in Wyoming, I had a little spin out in the Saturn here in Cedar Rapids. I am ok along with the baby, but the car is not...because it wasn't worth much hitting the curb caused too much damage to fix it. So Brad and I get some real bonding time everyday on the way to and from work everyday. It's not so bad. We will be trying to make do at least until after we get home from GR at Christmas. We will then re-evaluate our budget and see what we can purchase. We have a busy couple of weeks here before heading back east. We are trying to get in some alone time, just the two of us before it's too late. It hit me the other day, not out of regret but purely shock, that this is the last 6 weeks or so where it's just the two of us (and Maggie of course). I have also been told by many that an updated picture is in order. I have to admit that I have been delaying this for quite some time now as I have been feeling not so pretty lately, and FAT. But I just need to remind myself that I am pregnant and it's ok... so here it is:

I am getting very ready and anxious for this to be over. I am very blessed to have had an easy pregnancy (if there is such a thing), but still look forward way more to the next part. This last 30 weeks or so has flown by, I don't think 8 months has ever gone so fast in my life.

I have a doctor's appointment in about 45 minutes. My 34 week appointment. I am on the every 2 week schedule now. I think I actually get to see MY doctor today.

On Saturday we went and took a tour of the women's center at the hospital where we will be delivering. It is top notch! I may not want to go home ;) Just kidding... But it is a really nice facility with great staff. I can't wait to make those phone calls! Well I'm off the doctor. Pray for me, I always get really nervous that something is going to be wrong... See you all soon!

Finally

So I was told today by a very lovely person :) that I have slacked off in my blog posting. So I suppose I should post a little update.
I have officially started counting down the days...66!!!! That doesn't seem like a lot. That means this week I am 30 weeks. I am getting really anxious to have this baby out of me. Although I'm not sure I am ready for motherhood yet. I suppose I will adjust. The house is about ready. The nursery is finally complete with a chair. Now all we're missing are the toys and goodies...oh and I suppose the little guy growing in my belly. :)
We have our first "friend" visitors this weekend. All of our visitors up until now have been our lovely families. Jordan and Anne Clegg arrived last night and will be staying until Saturday afternoon. It is great to catch up with them! We are going to see the new James Bond movie this afternoon and go to dinner afterwards. Brad is currently taking them on the not so exciting Cedar Rapids tour.
The weather is COLD here and we are supposed to get our first real snowfall tonight. BRRRR! I'm not sure I'm ready for this weather again. I also don't have a choice. At least I have a good excuse this year not to shovel the driveway! :D Poor Brad. I suppose we all have our jobs.
Well it's lunch time and baby Z is hungry:) Have a great weekend everyone, see you in a couple weeks!