9 days of Riis

Here are some pictures of Riis.

She is 10 days old.

We are so lucky to be spending her first Christmas with my brother and mom and step dad. Everyone is so helpful and happy to be together for the holiday.

4 days old

Peaceful in Mema's arms

Daddy's little girl

First bath and then first poo on the kitchen table

Christmas angel

Brother and sister

Bath #2 I love this picture!

Go Bows! Riis did not go to the Aloha Bowl, but she did wear her jersey and watched the game with Mommy

Merry Christmas Eve

Merry Christmas Riis!

40 Weeks 4 Days and a BABY!!!!

A New Journey Begins...

Tom and I went to our 40 week/4 day appointment today and Riis is ready to come meet the world. She was not moving around as much as the doctor would have liked so he told us to go home, have a snack and meet him at the hospital at 7pm.

Tom and I, nervous, but excited, went home to eat, pack, and get the dogs ready.

Mema and Opa got off their airplane at 5:30pm. We picked them up on the way to Queens hospital and started our long 24 hours of labor.

On December 15, 2010 at 8:02pm Riis Elizabeth Britt joined our family.

9lbs 8 oz 21 inches long

A family is born.

Tom was the most amazing labor coach. He is the most amazing  husband and father ever. I am blessed to have him in my life. We are both blessed to have Riis in our lives.

Waiting to get a room. So excited and happy to have my mommy with me.

Getting Mema and Opa just in time.

After 24 hours I am getting ready for my c-section

Daddy cuts the cord :)

Riis is here!

Mommy and Riis meet.
Love at first sight.

Daddy spends time with Riis after her bath.

Life is great!

40 Weeks

Here we are at 40 weeks on the dot. Rockie is looking huge!

Rockie always thinks he is in trouble when we make him pose for pictures

My attempt to have Cano kiss his sister.

40 Weeks and a Trip to the Doctor

So the trip to the doctor went well today. Riis and I looking good to go. We meet up with the doctor in 4 days to see how we are making out. Tom and I are very excited and ready to meet our sweet little Christmas gift.



39 Weeks... only one week left!!!

39 Weeks

Here we are! Tom and I feel very ready and cannot wait to meet Riis.

Riis is due in 7 days!

Mema and Opa come in 11 days!

Uncle Garrett is soon to follow!

One of my old student's mom made this for us. It says "Little Miss Britt"

Chalkboards waiting to be hung

38 Weeks

Here we are at 38 weeks

Garrett gave us an amazing camera and this is us trying to figure it out :)

Mobile from Auntie Carina

38 week belly shot

Crib with a few less balls

Nursery Update

The walls are no longer bare!

We hung some balls in lieu of a mobile.
I found these on amazon.com
I am gong to try to find some battery powered lights to put inside a few of them.

My canvases from Costco finally came in.
I love them!

Fun circle mirror I painted.
I like how it reflects the lanterns in the background.

One of a few chalkboard projects I worked on.
I got this for $1 at a thrift store and painted it to match the room.
I have a few phrases I like and plan to change them out everyone once in a while.

I glued pink ribbon around the baskets I got for $1 at a yard sale :)

37 Weeks

Here I am at 37 weeks.

Here I am at 37 weeks. The dark background is hiding my big belly.

Behind me is a little white bookshelf I found at a yard sale. It is perfect for holding all the little stuff.

Front view. This is before school, not the happiest camper:)



36 Weeks aka 9 months & a Baby Shower

36 Weeks/ 9 Months/ Baby Shower

So, here we are at 9 months.

Tom and I finished lamaze this weekend and both feel ready to go.

We ended our weekend with a beautiful baby shower hosted by my amazing friends.

We are getting very close and are filled with excitement!



Diaper Cake
Renee really can do it ALL!





Pretty shower gifts by my feet :)



Craft station

Daddy putting together some baby swings