2 weeks

Ry guy is two weeks old today! When we went in for Wyatt at two weeks he had gained 9 ounces, and the Dr. said that was really pretty good. Boy was she impressed with Ryan's weight gain. We left the hospital with him weighing 6lbs 11oz, and today he weighed 7lbs 9oz. that's two ounces shy of a pound! At least I know he is getting enough to eat. He passed inspection so I guess we have to keep him. He is a really good little eater and a pretty good sleeper. He has fallen into the same eating and sleeping pattern that Wyatt did which makes things very predictable and relatively easy for me.

Also Nickell posted some of the photos of Ryan on her photography blog. I am really thankful that she took these photos for us! Her blog is-nickellphotography.blogspot.com- If you are wanting family or special occasion photos I really, really love her style! I thought it would be fun to show you a photo of Ryan and Wyatt in the same blanket to compare.

And here are two more just to see their similarities and differences.

Two Boys

We have almost survived two weeks with two kids! Ryan is a sweetheart and is a great eater and sleeper. We had photos taken by my two favorite photographers this past week. I am excited to compare some of Wyatt's baby photos to Ryan's and see the similarities between them.

Wyatt seems gargantuan to me since I have been home from the hospital! He is such a big boy!

( and so handsome if I do say so)

Wyatt has been really receptive to his new baby brother and hasn't shown jealously....yet.

I am overwhelmed with love for these two boys!

Our family who traveled up to visit are all gone, and are missed very much!

The past few days

Ryan Stewart Bowman

Well here he is!!!! Born Sept 13 at 3:24 pm.

Everything went well. Mama and baby are doing great. They should be home soon.

Wyatt seems to like his brother.

Ryan is 6lbs. 15 ounces. He likes to eat and poop!

My view and Deja vu

First off here is Ryan's nursery. I really love the airplanes, and was pretty protective of them when Brandon mentioned changing nursery themes. Getting all the baby stuff out and hanging it up has been total deja vu to me. I keep remembering how excited I was when I did this the first time! All his little newborn clothes are so cute, I can't wait to put another little stinker in them!


And here is the big boy in his big boy room. He has been doing great and hopefully that will continue when the baby shows up. Although we put in a new mobile from Bill and Heather (you can see two in the photo above ha ha) and after that Wyatt has been asking to nap in the crib so he can play with the "kite".

Here we are at 37 weeks. I figured I needed to get some pregnancy photos as proof that this baby is indeed from me. I seriously only have a couple. This kid was going to think the stork dropped him off or something.

And I still have a couple weeks...hopefully I won't expand too much more!

And my view from the top!

Eviction Notice

Dear Ryan,

This is your eviction notice!

Tenant has 20 days to vacate the premises.

Tenant (and brother) are responsible for damages caused to the premises namely:
*the additions to the front, back, and sides of the location
*cracks and unsightly marks on the premises
*leaks and gasses seeping from the premises
*and any other annoyances the owner identifies after eviction

If tenant fails to comply within the 20 day limit, he will be physically removed from the location.

Thank you,
Your Mother

Stats

So I went to the Doctors today. It is the first visit that marks the beginning of the weekly visits. In layman's terms...were getting close! We are in our 35th week. I am 2CM dilated (but I know that I could sit there for WEEKS). My Doctor, whom I love!, said the baby is head down and looking good. She asked me if I was interested in scheduling an induction date. She added that it is easier to schedule in advance and cancel it later than try to schedule one after he is due, so I said sure! Why not! That means that this little guy will be here no later than September 17th. I have been finding my emotions strange on this baby. I go between excitement of holding a little guy, having a friend for Wyatt and just that new baby fun to "why the heck did we do this?" "why did I think I could handle this" and "We are taking away Wyatt's childhood" and blah blah blah..... Pregnancy hormones? Perhaps...Normal pregnancy jitters? Yeah. My bad habit of imagining the worst possible situation....definitely! So get ready, we are on the count down!

Photos

Dear Child of mine:

Sometimes you make it hard to get a good picture of you, but I love you anyway!

Love, Mommy Dearest

Gone fishin'

We took Wyatt to the Fillmore Fish hatchery while we were in California. Brandon and I thought you could fish also, but they would only let you feed the fish....






Let me tell you, it was like these fish hadn't eaten before in their lives! They went CRAZY for the food! Wyatt loved it!

We had such a good time!

From Mexico

My little brother,Elder Stewart, sent me this photo from his mission in Mexico. It said "Joshua didn't like being up there much..." I thought it was too funny to not post!

I miss him a lot, but am so proud of him! Wyatt prays for him all the time. Love you John!