More lake time!

Carter playing with some of Josh's old cars!

Enjoying some fishin' with Granddaddy! According to Carter they didn't catch anything... but were going to try again tomorrow!


Quality time with Nana & Granny!

What is my kids obsession with baby bath tubs... he is convinced they are his boats. Already reading a boat book... look out Granddaddy, you'll be buying Carter a boat for his 5th birthday at this rate!

Enjoying a Dinosaur book with Nana before bed time!

Camp Nana & Granddaddy!

On Sunday Carter was running a bit of a fever so Josh's folks offered to take him back to the Lake with them on Monday for the week. Of course my first thought was no way, as I had already felt like I hadn't seen much of my favorite lil' man because of the hospital stay, etc. But, after some thought and discussing it with Carter, we decided it was probably for the best. It wouldn't be any fun having to tell him over and over again not to get near his new baby sister. So, on Monday morning he left for his adventure.... as you will see from the pictures below he is having a BLAST, to say the least.

Nothing like some Noggin watching on Nana's bed with his WVU hat....

Having the time of his life at Monkey Joe's! Climbing on up.....

Slidding on down.....

Of course you know our little peanut had to ride the bull dozer ride!

Heading home.....

Things were going so nicely, we were able to get discharged only after two nights in the hospital. After a c-section they often want you to stay three nights.... however, I was ready to go home. I didn't think that would be the case, as having all the hospital staff help only comes once in your life. However, I was ready to sleep in my own bed and see my little man! After being home for less than an hour I was beginning to have second thoughts and wished we would have stayed in the hospital.... but, that quickly passed once I saw the sparkle in Carter's eyes when he held Mackenzie during book time. It was just perfect looking at my babies snuggled with their Daddy! Night one at home went fairly well, I am certainly glad we had Nana, Granddaddy & Auntie Ramie here with us to help.... we are so fortunate to have such a good support system!

While we were waiting to get discharged Mackenzie gave me a very special gift... a beautiful necklace that had a double heart charm on it that had both of my babies birth stones it in. Stunning! I'm pretty sure that is when it truly set in that I have two beautiful children.

Party time!

On Thursday Carter came to the hospital with a party in mind.... balloons and cookies in tow.

Carter enjoying his cookie on my bed.

Playing with the balloons!

Sweet kisses for his baby sister!

Carter & Mackenzie spending quality time with Auntie Ramie.

We had a few visitors on Thursday evening. Tom & Kathy with Mackenzie.

Leilani & Frank! Thanks for the visit guys!

Mackenzie Gabrielle Lipscomb.....

..... is here!! Mackenzie Gabrielle Lipscomb was born via scheduled c-section @ 11:38am on Wednesday, February 24th weighing in at 8lbs 3oz, 22 1/2 inches long. She is absolutely beautiful. Here are a few shots... be sure to check out our Picasa album for more!


Paging Dr. Carter... Paging Dr. Carter!

Happy Birthday Josh

I did my best to try not to let the arrival of our little princess over shadow Josh's birthday this year - but, considering we were going in the following day it was a bit hard. I did what I could 38 weeks pregnant!! Here are a few cute shots of us celebrating Josh's birthday!

Carter bringing Josh his birthday presents!


Helping Daddy open his presents!

Yup, Carter knew ahead of time how much Josh was going to need that once our little princess arrived.

My two best boys!

Too cute!

The end is here!

Honestly, I didn't think we'd make it till the 24th. But... here we are, the afternoon of the 23rd (Happy Birthday Josh) and all looks like it will go as planned tomorrow. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared as hell, frankly I'm terrified. For many reasons!

This past weekend Josh and I really tried to make it all about Carter. Here are a few cute shots to tie you over until the little lady arrives.

Carter enjoying his homemade banana muffins while watching some Saturday morning cartoons!

Enjoying the beautiful weather... let's go Wolfpack!

Of course Josh isn't a fan...... poor Carter is going to be so confused.




Crashing into Dad!

Hanging out with Tom!