Carson's FaBULouSly CHiC Baby Shower

My friends gave me a baby shower recently since I needed boy clothes for this little guy. (I saved everything from when Katlynn was a baby so I was good there) And let me tell you, it was fabulously chic. And where else to have it than Kim's shop, The Painted Poppy!

Jennifer and Katrina were in charge of putting the party together, Heather made this beautiful cake, and Kim painted this wonderful canvas to match Carson's room. Other wonderful friends that shared this fun filled day were Meme, Grannie Theresa, Aimee, and of course the boys were there to make it a little even for Carson, ha.

I do have some great friends in my life and I cherish each and everyone of them. Thank you ladies!

You like my drawing?

Every week Katlynn brings home a folder from school with her previous weeks work. I found this on the back of one of her papers. I asked her what this was and she said "a big man". What a hoot. I love kids drawings, don't you?

Response to Audrey's Cat Video

After watching Audrey's cat video, I thought it was time for me to post one of my favorite animal videos and one that us mothers with kids who get into everything can relate to. I would pay top dollar for a dog like this!
And this one too just because it is so cute and sweet. Katlynn says that is her and Carson. Enjoy!

I love my Tuesday nights!

As most of you know, on Tuesday we go eat with Papa and Grammie at Ben's Little Mexico and then head back to their house to watch American Idol. Last night, Katlynn was cuttin' a rug. She cleared off the coffee table and started dancing and singing while the contestants were performing. I don't know where this girl gets all her moves. You would think that we had cable or something. And Carson is fitting right in, sticking out his tongue at the bad performances. We do love our Tuesday nights. Thank you Grammie and Papa!

Salt and Pepper

Katlynn was fixing her and her brother a bed today. At first she was laying below him in the boppy and she says, "Brother is up and I'm down." Then she lays with him inside the boppy and says, "We're salt and pepper." I laughed so hard, too cute.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Our hearts are filled with joy. Brother is home, Katlynn loves being a big sister, Dad has been off for a month, and Mom is feeling great. What more could anyone want for Valentine's Day?

Baby Carson photos

My camera battery died the other day so I wasn't able to post pictures up but here they are now. Enjoy.

Welcome Home, baby brother!

We are all finally home! It has been a long and hard road but well worth the wait. So lets meet this little guy...

Carson Cecil Nevill
Born January 19, 2008
7lbs 4oz, 20 in long
Total spent in NICU: 10 days

He is named after John's Great Grandfather (Carson) and my Papa (Cecil). He came 4 weeks early. I went into labor at home with just me and Kit here (of course anytime anything major happens, John is at the fire station). So John had to take off and we went to the hospital per Dr.'s orders "just to make sure". John didn't think I was in labor but this momma knew she was. Once we got there, a friend of ours was my nurse and said that I was dilated to a 5 meaning no turning back now. After brief consideration of delivering naturally, my doctor reminded me of why we were a scheduled c-section in the first place. After agreeing with him, it was only 2 minutes and I was already back in the OR and being prepped. They don't mess around. When Carson was finally delivered, he peed on everything! And this was just the beginning, ha. Since he was a month early, his lungs were a little premature and he was having a little bit of trouble breathing so they took him to NICU and put him under a oxygen hood. I was group strep B positive so he had to stay at least 3 days for a dosing of antibiotic just to be on the safe side. Then while he was there, his biliruben (jaundice) levels were pretty high so he had to be moved to a special bed. And finally after that all cleared up and stayed low, we were able to take him home. Our stay in the NICU was one of the worst things we have ever had to go through. I did meet another mom there with a son, Brady, who was born 9 weeks premature and she was God sent. She helped me focus and not get too emotional. Carson now has a friend for life.

Anyways, we love being home with him. Katlynn is the best big sister ever! She loves holding him and is not the least bit apprehensive about it either. She just picks him up and starts rocking him. She is still adjusting to us being off of a schedule but hopefully we can get back to one soon.

I thank all of you for your prayers and gifts. It has meant the world to us and helped us keep our heads held high during this time. God bless you all.