One Year

One year ago today Brian and I were married and began our life together. It has been a wonderful ride so far. I am so thankful for my husband. He is strong in areas I am weak, and he shines in areas that I struggle. The peanut butter to my jelly, the bacon to my eggs. We truly balance and compliment eachother. Now, that's not to say that we don't ever come across any "bumps" in the road. We do. But I do feel that from every tribulation comes knowledge about eachother and our relationship. I'd like to list a few things now that I love about my husband.

1. He is hilarious

2. His family is very important to him

3. He is a wonderful father

4. He is very smart and knows more about U.S. history and politics than I do, and I'm the U.S. citizen in this relationship =)

5. He is so, so, so, so handsome

6. He's constantly thinking of projects and things he can do to make our home beautiful

7. He understands my shiftwork and does what he can to make graveyard easier on me

8. Did I mention he's really, really good looking?

I could go on forever. I feel truly blessed to have married Brian. As he was getting ready for work this morning, and I was feeding Carson, and we were both encouraging Tayler to finish her bath, he looked at me and said "Did you ever imagine a year ago that this is what we'd be doing on our one year anniversary?" And no, I couldn't have imagined that I would feel so wonderfully complete today.

Big Yawn

Carson's daddy took this picture of him while we were in the hospital. He thinks it's pretty darn hilarious, and in fact, wanted us to use it as the picture on our annoucement. I feel terrible for my son, who's father thinks it's funny to catch him on film, mid yawn! It's like those tabloids that post pictures of celebrities stuffing their faces, or picking their noses. It's just not fair. But, even though it's not the best "smile", I still think it's pretty dang cute. He always makes this face as he's starting to yawn. Just thinking about this face makes my heart melt. This guy just kills me!

First Day of Kindergarten

Yes folks, the day has finally come....our little Tater Tot has entered elementary school!!!! This week she started school at Wiley Elementary! Thus far, she's really enjoying herself. She was delighted to learn that there is a girl in her class from Gateway, so she already has a friend! She's getting to know several other kids and is really enjoying her teacher. We are so proud of her!!!
Although Carson didn't get to start school this week..he seems to enjoying walking (well, technically he rides) to pick his sister up every day. I had to post this picture of him that Brian took the other day...doesn't it look like he's just stressed from all of the pooping and eating he's been doing? He's been hard at work...keeping us hard at work. But, we wouldn't change a thing!

First doctor's appointment

Today was Carson's first well baby check with Dr. Burrup. He was really brave and did really well....even though he urinated all over the scale! The nurse said that he wasn't the first baby boy to do that. =) He's grown 1/4 inch (now at 20 3/4 inches) and now weighs 8 lbs and 8oz. The doctor said he seems very alert and active, and is growing wonderfully. We thought he was going to have to get shots today, but the doctor said he actually won't get his first shots until his 2 month appointment. Funny though, becuase while we were there Brian ended up getting a tetnus shot that also prevents whooping cough. (for the record, Brian was very brave too!)
I took the above photo last night while Carson was enjoying a little tummy time while he was wide awake at about 10pm! Although I was very tired, and I was wishing he'd go to bed, I still though he was the cutest little guy I'd ever seen bobbing around on his tummy.

Tayler took this picture of Carson during his favorite part of bath time....the warm towel afterward! We sure are loving our little guy!

Lock up your daughters.....

I can't believe this precious little guy is ours.

I love being a mommy

B downloaded a few more pics from our adventures in the hospital. There are some awesome ones that I had to share! Here is Carson's very first photograph. This was when he was just minutes old....and it's the first photo opportunity Brian had. Please advert your eyes away from his "goods". =)The next photo is of Tayler meeting her baby brother for the very first time. This picture makes me so happy.
It blows my mind that my son is a week and a day old. I've been enjoying every exausting moment of this....I love being a mommy.

My heart....

...now resides outside my body. Our baby boy, Carson Lawrence Schienbein was born on Monday August 11 at 7:35am. He weighed 8lbs 2oz and was 20.5 inches long. I figured the birth of my first born child would be an amazing experience...but honestly, I had no idea. This has truly been a far more wonderful experience than I ever could have imagined. My cup runneth over, and over, and over.
I've been a little bit emotional since the birth (but honestly, who doesn't choke up when their new born son gets a little needle prick on his heel?), but other than that, things have been wonderful. He breastfeeds amazingly, he's gorgeous, and I feel truly blessed beyond words. I'm so thankful for my wonderful husband, my helpful, adorable, and smart daughter, and now my beautiful son.