Happy Halloween!

Last night, we celebrated our third annual Pumpkinfest with the Baileys. (Things were very different this year since we added a few babies to the mix!) We ate pumpkin bread and roasted pumpkin seeds, and Mat and Chad carved some great looking pumpkins.

Today, the Tipps came over to spend some time with us and see Levi again. Mat figured out this morning that Levi loves this carrier. He fell asleep while Mat worked around the house. We spent most of the afternoon and evening doing this:

Mat said he couldn't think of anything else he'd rather do than sit with his son and dog and flip between college football games and world series baseball. We did dress Levi up for the occasion though.

I think he's an adorable little skeleton! Happy Halloween!

1st Dr. Appointment

Levi had his first outing today to visit the doctor. We loved Dr. Spellings, and she said he looked great. He is making good progress gaining weight to be back at his birth weight. (I would hope so considering how often he likes to eat!) He weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz. He is in the 25% for his weight and length, and his head is in the 10%.

In the doctor's words, he's perfect- Mat and I agree. :)

Pictures

We brought Levi home from the hospital yesterday, and it is good to be home! We introduced him to George, but George didn't get much of a chance to investigate. I'm sure after hearing Levi cry all night long he has figured out that something has changed around here!

We're sitting here right now watching a video my mom had made of all the film from when I was a baby. It's a strange feeling to be watching these videos while I hold my own baby!

We are loving having Levi home with us!

Levi James Kelso

He's here! Levi was born at 8:05 p.m. He is 6 lbs. 13 oz. and 19.5 inches long. Everyone is doing well! Updates with pictures coming soon.

All my bags are packed...

I'm ready to go! Actually, my bags have been packed for a few weeks now, but unfortunately Baby Kelso has not been ready to make his appearance. The closets have been cleaned out, the laundry is done, George has had a bath, and the house is clean. (Mat has been working hard today!)

We are going in to the hospital tomorrow morning at 5 a.m. to be induced. I'm pretty sure it won't be hard for me to get up because I'm not sure I'll be able to sleep. (I know I should, I just don't know if I will...) :) I can't believe we will finally meet him tomorrow! We're very excited, and we will update at some point soon with pictures of our little guy.

"The Look"

Mat and I have been working hard getting things ready for Baby's arrival. We started a list of things that we wanted (or needed) to have done before he got here like packing bags, cleaning the house, finishing laundry and mowing the lawn.

Last weekend we were talking about "the list" and how it was stressing me out. I was trying not to nag Mat about a few of the items on the list, but apparently I didn't have to say anything to be a nagging wife. He told me I was nagging him with my eyes! I've always been told that I have a "look", but apparently I have perfected it.

We have accomplished almost everything (all of the important things are done) on our list, and now we're working to get loose ends tied up at work. I can't believe we're days away from meeting Baby Kelso!

Overdue...

No, not me- just this update! Things have been busy around the Kelso house lately (and I know they will only get crazier!). We have had so much going on lately that I have wanted to blog about, but I have had a hard time finding the time (and energy) to take the pictures off my camera and actually post them! It has been a busy month full of fun times with friends and family.

Mat's parents drove over early in August to deliver our nursery bedding and glider. It all looks beautiful, and it is so special that Sue spent so much time and energy making things just right for the nursery. We have enjoyed working on putting the room together, and I promise to post pictures soon- as soon as we get everything finished!

At the end of August, Mat's parents rented a house in the San Antonio area for us to enjoy for the weekend and to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary! We had a great time relaxing with the family. The house was beautiful and had a great pool that everyone enjoyed. Mat and I enjoyed getting to spend some time with our nieces, Kadence and Cameron, since we don't see them very often. Kadence especially enjoyed watching George swim, and apparently she's still talking about "dog water".

The very next weekend, my friends had a wonderful baby shower for us and Baby Kelso. Megan and Kennedy had their house decorated beautifully, and we had some delicious food to enjoy that afternoon. Kennedy (Megan's 4 year old daughter) was a perfect little hostess. She answered the door and directed people on where to put their purses and the presents. My mom, Blair, our family friend Kendra, Mat's mom and Mindy were able to come spend the day with us, and I even had a few aunts that were able to make the trip to join us for the afternoon.

Showers are such a blessing, but they're difficult for me because I hate to be the center of attention! Kennedy helped me out there because she spent the entire afternoon helping me open presents, explaining to me what to do with them, and showing them off to the room. Thanks for all of your help Kennedy! :)

Mat and I feel so blessed to have so many people surrounding us that love us and already love our son. We have enjoyed unpacking all of our presents and putting them away in the nursery! These pictures are a combination of mine and Megan's. Thanks for letting me steal some of your pictures Megan!

This past week, my team at school threw another shower for Baby Kelso. They had everything decorated beautifully with a great theme (rubber duckies) that Deb was working on at 8 the night before! :) I work with some very creative people- Baby Kelso even has his own handmade Forest Creek shirt. I feel blessed to work with such a wonderful team!

We have just a few more weeks before Baby Kelso makes his debut! We are getting very excited and can't wait to meet him.