Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Just wanted to show everyone how much Bennett looks like Parker's baby pictures. The first picture is of Parker and the second is of Bennett. She was definitely smaller but they do look alike.



Monday, August 27, 2007

Parker has been so good (as good as a 2 year old can be) since Bennett was born. Unfortunately, she loves to watch Mickey Mouse and Barney way too much...but I guess it could be worse she could like the Wiggles! Below are some cute pictures of her being way too comfortable in her chair that Uncle Shannon and Sarah gave her. If she is in the family room, she is in her chair except when she is with Coco!




I threw this one in just for fun! Isn't she a hoot. This was taken one weekend right before Bennett was born and the A/C was not working on the family room side of the house so we were confined to the bedrooms. Also, this particular day Parker did not want to take a nap so we painted our nails and toenails and played with stickers which, as you can tell, she thoroughly enjoyed!

First of all, I just want to thank everyone for all their thoughts and prayers for us over the past week. We are all doing great and adjusting to our new little one. Parker is doing wonderful and doesn't really notice that much has changed....yet! I wonder what she will do in just a few months when Bennett becomes more animated and can interact a little more with her. Right now, all she wants to do is pet him and hold him. It is very sweet.
Well, we just spent out first weekend alone without any in home help (a.k.a grandparents) and it went smoothly. Coco was here from the Monday before Bennett was born up until this last Friday and we couldn't have made it through without her help. Thank you mom! You are the best!
Last Tuesday, Bennett had his first check up and did great. He weight 7 lbs 2 oz so he only lost 1 oz since leaving the hospital. We go back tomorrow to check his weight again. Keep your fingers crossed that he is back up to his birth weight!
Below are a few pictures of Bennett that mom and I took over the past week.




Clif's mom is coming to town on Wednesday to help out through the weekend and Crosby and Lauren are coming to meet Bennett and visit with us over the holiday weekend. In addition to that, Michael, Crissie and Taylor will be passing through on their way back to Chattanooga to pay us a visit. We are so excited to have such a wonderful family and we can't wait to introduce them to Bennett! So after the weekend we will have lots of fun pictures to post for y'all to see!

Friday, August 17, 2007

Bennett Rivers Barnes






Thursday, August 16, 2007

It's a BOY!!!!!!!

Baby Boy Barnes is here. No name yet! Everybody is doing great. I will post some pictures soon. They tell us he has red hair and looks like Parker. Crissie

1:21 pm
7 lb 9 oz
20 inches

Sunday, August 05, 2007

It's a......

SURPRISE still!
Do you think I would go this long and just now find out. I went to the Doctor on Friday and had my last ultrasound. Above is a picture of Baby Barnes' face. You can make out a chubby cheek, eyes, nose and mouth. Below is a picture of the foot that keeps kicking me in my left side (the foot looks like it is sticking straight up in the air).


I go back to the Doctor next Friday but we have set a date for the 15th to head to the hospital. Only 10 days away. We can't wait!

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

I hope you aren't tired of videos yet. Below is a clip of Parker at the Tennessee Aquarium in front of the Penguin exhibit. It took her a minute to catch on but she really liked to watch them after that.


If you aren't able to view the video click on the link below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3q4WmUwSMo

Below is a video of Parker giggling at the TV. I can't recall what was on but she seemed to think that it was pretty funny! It was probably recorded when she was 9 or 10 months old.




If you aren't able to view the video click on this link below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYGFNPgsy8s

It seems that I've got this video thing down now...with sound! Below is a video we took at Easter of Parker at her first Easter Egg Hunt at the Country Club. I don't recommend the type of basket she carried but it sure was cute!


If you aren't able to view the video click on the link below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZQn809Qz08

I will be posting some old videos that we have taken of Parker of the past two years and never gotten to share with some of y'all.

Also, the countdown in on for new Baby Barnes. He/She will be here in no time and I'm certain that we will be posting videos soon.