UT Homecoming

Zach's first homecoming was a success.  It was a beautiful day and nice to see a few old friends.  We didn't stay for the game, but UT won....way to go Rockets!

Zach liked tailgating so much he slept through all of it snuggled up with Peg

Twins....oh so ridiculous

Amish Matt's Crib

Matt did finish the crib right after we got home from the hospital.  He really would have had it done and in the house by Saturday morning before I was induced if I wouldn't have messed it up and gone into labor on my own on Friday night.  The thing is gorgeous.  I know I got a little stressed about it not being done but it was well worth the wait.  I'm sorry that I may have over reacted when I went out and saw Matt chiseling pieces to fit and again started the conversation about how he should just use screws and modern wood working technology.  Matt managed to build this crib, that could hold a grown man, without using any metal parts until the end.  He only used screws to connect the box spring to the bottom.

I am just so impressed and proud of Matt.  It is a beautiful piece of woodworking and our first family heirloom.

Still in pieces in the shop

Matt putting one of the sides together

Putting it together in the nursery with JJ there to supervise

Putting the pins in to hold it together...why yes, screws would be much easier, but apparently less safe and less pretty

All put together!  Yes that is the deer mobile and bedding.  It goes well with the log cabin look.

One Handed Wonder

I have discovered I can do the following things with one hand...

- Make lunch
- Eat lunch
- Transfer laundry
- Make a grocery list
- Look up recipes online (those crock pot girls are pretty amazing)
- Feed the dog...I have not mastered getting him water, that makes a mess
- Prepare a bottle
- Read a book (the Nook was the greatest gift ever)

....and I managed to do it all without hitting the baby's head on anything, which is impressive.  I'm sure I'll have more things to add by next week.

Zach also had his first real bath.  He didn't hate it, but I wouldn't say he liked it.

Gearing up for the Outage

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the outage at Davis Besse, which means Matt will be working 12 hour days, 6 days a week.  He will get each Saturday off (if nothing goes horribly wrong) and will hopefully be done with the outage by the beginning of November.  Needless to say we're not looking forward to it and will miss Matt at home.  This afternoon we got to visit with Matt's family and Zach got to meet his great grandpa McClure.  Zach has now met 6 grandparents, 5 great grandparents and 1 great great grandma...he is pretty lucky to have so much family that loves him!

Last night we got wild and crazy and went out to dinner and signed up for a Sam's Club membership.  If you want 4 gallons of ketchup feel free to use our card.  I debated buying a pallet of coffee and diet pepsi but resisted.

Tonight we're trying to relax and soak up some family time since it will be just me and the little man hanging out soon, feel free to come visit :)  I think while Matt is working crazy hours we will try to do some visiting...we'll see.  Some days I'm just lucky to shower let alone go visit people.

Sleepy baby burrito

Our first doctors appointment....Matt couldn't believe I took a picture.  I made sure to do it before the doctor came in so I wouldn't look crazy.

First Week at Home

We survived our first week at home and Matt headed back to work today.  It's only a little frightening that I'm trusted with our baby alone.  I've only checked to make sure he didn't randomly stop breathing a few dozen times.

We went to the pediatrician on Friday and everything looks good.  He of course peed all over the scale, but really what do you expect when you strip him down...it was cold in there.  Zach is already an ounce heavier then when he was born and had a little yellowing that has gone away.  We're lucky and he currently sleeps a solid 3 hours at a time.  This means I live my life in 3 hour sections which seems to be just enough time to finish nothing.  I'm getting good at getting things half way done.  I did manage to shower, eat lunch and do the normal daily tasks and make sure Zach was happy and I didn't even freak out or cry yet today....it is a success.

Zach & Daddy probably watching football

Mommy messing with Zach while he was sleeping...so mature

Open eyes, scary baby face

Photo bomb

So many pictures of Zach to choose from....I'll try to keep it down to a only a mildly embarrassing number of pictures.

Welcome baby Zach! 

With that new baby smell....now it's more of a poo smell I hear...

First family photo

Getting ready to head home.  Cousin Robby picked out his outfit.

He loves to have his hands out and either touching his face or hanging out above his head.  

Ok, enough photo bomb for today...I'm sure there will be more soon.  This should tide over Kate for awhile though :)

Welcome Zachary David McClure!

Well we didn't make it to Tuesday.  Zachary David McClure came into the world at 11:59pm on Friday, September 16th.  He weighed 6lbs 15oz and was 19 & 1/2 inches long.  He is perfect...but I'm a little biased.

We all survived our first night at home and are beyond in love and excited.

I'll upload pictures and share more about our eventful weekend soon!