RJ's last Dr. Appt. Update

RJ had an appointment a couple of weeks ago (12.17) and we were told at the time that he was 6 pounds 10 ounces (a gain of 1 pound 4 ounces since birth, which is good!) and 20 inches long (a growth of an inch since birth.) Over the last couple of weeks he has also really been holding his head up when you hold him upright and even pushing up on his arms when you lay him on your chest. We're still waiting to see what color his eyes will be. He is such a fun baby and we are just so lucky that he picked us!

Many reasons to celebrate

This weekend we also went to our friend's Jimmy and Cindy's new home. They recently purchased their first home together in Livermore and also got engaged on November 30th. We are so happy for them and have some pictures of the Christmas/housewarming/engagement/Jimmy's birthday party Party! (One is of RJ and Jimmy's mom dressed as Mrs. Clause - how cute!)

Christmas Baking!!!

This year I was invited to be a part of a Christmas ritual in the Bashor family - Christmas baking! We made peanut butter cookies with the big hershey's kiss in the middle, gingerbread men and sugar cookies. (Both the gingerbread men and the sugar cookies were hand-decorated by us, as well - eat your heart out Martha Stewart!) It was a very fun process - all of the kids were involved by either helping with baking, or by helping Ray and Ryan outside with the lights and lawn decorations. I can tell you that the cookies are all very good and I can't wait to finish them off come Christmas! Enjoy the pictures of the process...

2-week update

So, things are well in the "Bashford" home. We have been lucky enough to have many family and friends visit us and are still booking appointments! =) We are so thankful to have so many people loving and supporting us, so thank you! Also, thank you to those of you who leave such sweet comments for us; I do not always have a chance to respond, so I apologize and hope you understand...thank you again. RJ had a short stint with jaundice, but quickly overcame it, as my milk "came in" around that time and he just ate and ate and ate! The last appointment we had was Sunday 12/7 and the doctor weighed him in at 5 pounds, 10 ounces, so we will keep you posted about what his stats are; our next appointment is this Wednesday 12/17. (Ironically what our expected due date was.) He seems to be growing longer by the minute and sure sleeps a lot! We love hanging out with him when he is wide awake and so curious - he's really trying to lift his head by himself and getting close! We took Christmas and announcement pictures this weekend (Ryan's co-worker and our friend Tammy's husband Brandon does excellent photography and we were lucky enough to snag him for a few pictures - thanks Brandon!) and are excited to share those with all of you soon. Hope you are all well.

He's Here!!

After a 3 day hospital stay and only 10-15 minutes of pushing, our little Ray Jude (RJ) Bashor is in our lives forever. We are so thankful to all of our support team and couldn't have done it without them. Please help us welcome the new addition to our family.

One more I could not resist...

34 weeks - getting excited!!!

We're at 34 weeks and counting... I have a breast-feeding class on Monday and we will go in for another ultrasound the following Tuesday to make sure the baby is growing at the right rate. (I guess my tummy is a little smaller than usual, but you have to keep in mind that I was only 4 pounds when I was born...) I feel the baby move all the time, so I'm not concerned. My mom and sister came up last weekend and helped me pick out a crib and changing table - here is a picture of the changing table with the wall hangings we will be putting up and the baskets that will hold all of the baby's belongings. Thanks mom, love ya! I hope all is well for everyone and I can't wait for you all to meet the baby when the time comes! Enjoy the pictures!