A ton of pics w/ few words

I have a couple minutes so I thought I would do a mini update along the lines of the title of this post.

Let's see well my family came to visit like 3 weeks before my due date so here are a couple photos from that.

















(Left to right: Carly, Boe, Marc, my Mama, Jer, and Addie)


















Did I mention that even though Barrett was 8lbs 12 oz I was still pretty small? The doctor as well as the nurses were really shocked he was as big as he was.



















Yes they are under a waterfall that we are standing in front of up top :D

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Several days before I had Barrett I decided I needed to cut Addie's hair.

The Before Shots:

This was the first time I have taken off more than an inch. It was getting so unruly and I am really happy with how it turned out. I was thinking maybe taking off a couple more inches a little later. But for now, here are the After shots!

Now just some cute pictures of my adorable children!






















Barrett makes the best faces. I happened to capture them every once in a while on camera.


















Addie playing at the park

























































Sporting the Mohawk - - courtesy of Daddy

Introducing...

Barrett Martin! Isn't he cute?!? Okay well he looks a little like he was JUST born but scroll down there are a couple more pictures.

As you some of you know, I don't like using super common names or repeat names in our families. This was hard considering the majority of the 40 some odd cousins on Jeremy's side are boys. As well as the majority are boys on my side too.

So first let me say it took us over 24 hrs to choose this name and it probably would have taken longer but I was tired and wanted it over with. Barret was a name I found but it was actually on my "reserve" list but it went straight to the top of Jeremy's list. When it came down to it he just looked like a Barret to us.

Martin is after my Father, who is amazing :) When I called and talked to my mom she actually told me her grandfather was also named Martin.


















So let's see...facts. He was born September 1st they said he was obviously overdue (like I hadn't figured that out lol.) I actually started contractions that morning at about 3am but I just waited since we were going in at 6. By the time they hooked me up to all the monitors and stuff I was 3 mins apart in my contractions and at a 4. They broke my water then let things run there course.

Barret was born at 12:51 pm (Jer just told me...I was little preoccupied to notice the time.) He weighed 8lbs 12oz and measured 20 and 1/4 inches.



















Though not as quick as Addie, it still only took 2o min of pushing before I got to see him. When he first came out I thought he had really light curly hair but after he was clean up it was a med-dark brown and just a little wavy.








I did have some complications but it all worked out in the end and both I and the baby are healthy and happy. We actually got to come home the next day/today (I will miss the chef but super happy about being home)




















Addie seems to like him (so far.) But when he starts crying she like to keep her distance. I thought I had gotten some cute shots of them both but they didn't turn out so you will have to wait for those. I am pretty tired but I thought I would give you all an update on everything. Love you all!

















-Jeremy, Maria, Addie, and Bear (as daddy calls him)

What have we been doing lately.

10. Addie is potty trained. YAY! At the time, I didn't really care if Addie had diapers or not; I just knew I didn't want to change two sets of diapers. Now I can see the last ray of diaper freeness (I know it's not a word - just go with it) is going behind the cloud for about another 2 years. Sigh.

9. Jeremy has been a-travellin. He was in Mississippi for the first part of the summer, Came home, went to Kentucky, and is now Home again. It's been fun to be a single parent during the summer (did you hear the sarcasm?)

8. I am eating Ice cream in bed while I write this post. Really yummy chocolate ice cream.

7. My little sister Carly came and stayed with me and Addie for like...2 weeks - I think - maybe 3. Can't remember. It was awesome to have some help so close to the end of the pregnancy with Jeremy gone. She is awesome, and until my other sisters come to visit me, she is at the top of my 'Best Sister Ever' list (Hint Hint, Wink Wink :)

6. My memory is not so hot. Seriously. It's sad. I thought pregnancy brain was a made up thing. Not so much anymore.

5. Addie has given me the special opportunity of watching either Beauty and the Beast or The Little Mermaid each day. (No sarcasm there - those are my all time fav kids movies. Nice break from Dora the Explorer)

4. Braxton Hicks Contractions sucks.

3. I am considering cutting Addie's hair. Nothing drastic but it would be several inches. She is beyond adorable by the way. Love her SO much.

2. I was nesting pretty bad and my house just wouldn't stay clean after I clean it. But luckily (...) this last week all I seem to be able to be up for - you know before I start swelling up or feeling winded - is about 15-20 min So I have cease to care. So long as it is generally clean I am pretty happy.

1. Did I tell you Jer is home now? I love him. Seriously. Best. Husband. EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!