Snow Day

My little alarm clock (Russell) woke me up too early for his morning feeding. Afterward I took him over to the window to show him it was too early for playtime. SNOW!! I know for all of you that live in snow all winter – BIG WOOP. In Vegas… to me it’s a big deal. Running outside in sleep wear I took pictures. It doesn’t take a lot to entertain me. = )

Say Cheese

We tried taking pictures for our Christmas cards today. As you can see not everyone could be coaxed into smiling and looking at the camera at the same time. My mood swings got the best of me. I ended up all pushed out of shape until we looked through some of the pictures we have received over the years. I had to laugh. The kids aren’t smiling or the mom / dad looks seem to say, “let’s get on with it because you know this kid is never going to give you the shot you want”. I never saw it in their faces before. Scott was the patience one and picked out one of the less stressful pictures.

The doctor says it looks like a GIRL but don’t go out and buy girl clothes just yet. Help with names would be great. Scott like the first name of Sarah.

Wild Bunch

Joseph (my brother) came over to show dad his new hog. Dad couldn’t resist getting on. I know that if he thought he could get away with it dad would take if for a spin. EVERYONE OFF THE SIDE WALK!! I can’t get over this picture. My father is 84 years young and still looking for trouble. My father when he was going out and it wasn’t any of my business where he was going he would say, “I’m going out with the wild bunch.” Joe and dad are the wild bunch.

Two Teeth

I’m having trouble taking up to date pictures of Russell. Every time I get the camera out he wants to mug for the camera or eat it.

Missing Time

Missing time within the blog time continuum can only mean alien adducted. My theory is that I was recruited by the federation of galactic janitors and forced to work off my sleep time and bathroom breaks.

As this picture implies ….. I was not good at my job and they must have spit me back out.

Ok. I wasn’t adducted by aliens, but one did invade my body. My due date is set for May 17, 2007. The first week in December we get to find out if we should be looking at blue or pink names.

I’ve been riding the sick train and taking care of Russ too. I’m blessed that he is so low key. I feel tons better and Scott pulled out the computer out of the baby’s room so I don’t have any more excuses. I will keep you posted.

Happy Halloween

Five Wonderful Days

I miss counted and Scott and I found ourselves excepting. = ) We where so excited, getting geared up to wait for our next little monkey in the Chamberlin Zoo. For five wonderful days we dreamed, planed, prayed, and thanked our lucky stars that we weren’t broken. On the sixth day we said our goodbyes. I when into the quick care for bleeding and came out alone again. This is just a little thing, a bump in the road. I’m thankful to have had only five wonderful days.

Two Birds w/ One Stone

Wow! Two months goes by in a FLASH. Back on the horse again and hopping to be a much more faithful blogger. I went through a blue period where I didn’t even look at the computer. I’m back and I have a way to do two things at once. I started feeling a little guilty about putting up a blog and not writing in a journal. I know… I don’t blog enough to feel guilty. Downloading a free journal program I found off the internet so that I could go back and copy past blogs and save future ones.

Adventures in Oregon by Russell (aka: Little Man, Swee'Pee)

Special thanks to my grandparents for inviting my family and me up to Oregon over Memorial Day weekend. I was so excited. I had a hard time falling asleep the night before. I just stared up and the ceiling and kept thinking about how much fun I was going to have.

My first plain flight was amazing. I stayed awake the whole way.

We had so much fun!! In one day we went to the Evergreen Aviation Museum. My mom was excited to see the Spruce Goose in person. Dad had a ball taking video shots of exhibits.

I was told the Oregon Coast was amazing. It sounds just like my swing at home and needless to say I didn’t wake up.

We also found ourselves at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

My favorite ride was the one I was in, a stroller car seat combo that grandpa put together. Mom was really jazzed cause her arms where getting tired.

We spent the rest of our time visiting and making wonderful memories.

Thanks to my mom for writing this out for me, sitting up and typing takes up to much nap time.

Oh, No! Mom Has A Camera!

This week I felt more like my old self and cleaned like crazy every time little man went to sleep. I still have a lot of projects I want to finish like getting my address book up to date with family and friends birthdates. My goal is to remember birthdays better. Putting Scott’s old palm to good use is my secret weapon in the fight against forgetfulness. The palm also has a photo option. = ) Watch out world, crazed mommy photographer on the loose.

"I was so not ready."

"Not my best side."

"How many more are pictures are you talking?"

"Hi mom!"

A mom can always dream can't she?

Time Waster

Russell received his two month shots on Tuesday. I spent Wednesday babying him from the aftermath. All I could think about was that the shots where a lot less pain-full then the illnesses.

I don’t know how I got so luck, Russell goes to sleep at 10:30 for about four hours wakes up for a very quick munch then back down for another four. = ) What a blessing. I thought I was going crazy there for a minute. During one of his late night munches, I used my free hand to type on the computer (wow I am getting good at this mother juggling act) and found a new time waster_ Sudoku. I found a web site (http://www.websudoku.com/) that has thousands of games you can play for free. Then I had to go out and get a Sudoku book for the rest of my free time. Ha ha. My poor house.

P.S. Earl (my wonderful surrogate father_ who took this picture), Scott never looks at my blog.

2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner

Russell’s Baby Blessing
May 7 @ 9am
Treeline Ward
2285 Treeline Dr, Las Vegas, NEVADA 89142.

All is well on the Chamberlin front, if you count sleepless nights and baby diapers coming out the wasszoo. = ) Little Russell is doing well at 9 ½ pounds at a month and a half. Mom on the other hand is learning how to function on 2-4 hours sleep. I prefer the 4 hours better. There are days I can’t remember if I brushed my teeth or not. And forget about having time for conditioner in the shower when I barely have time to wash my hair. All in all life couldn’t be better. We love our new bundle of joy!

<--- This picture is Scott with his father (Russell) taken @ 3 months. I totally know how he is feeling.

Happy Birthday

It’s Scott’s birthday today and he is sharing his birthday with his new son:

RUSSELL FLOYD CHAMBERLIN
Born: March 6, 2006
Time: 7:47pm
Weight: 6lb 7oz
Length: 19”

Big 5 Week Mark

The baby shower was a huge success and I hope everyone had fun. I did! I just can’t believe all the things you need just to get yourself ready for a person so small.

The big news is our move. We up and moved over the weekend. Scott did anyway. The lease was up the end of March and the apartment rent was going up. I couldn’t help him move this time.

Ken Ricket’s name got us the boxes we needed. Men in the ward came over, with last minute notice, and volunteered time and trucks. And thank the Lord for friends like the Brunner’s that made the move possible for our family.

We feel really blessed.

8 Weeks To Go

Scott left me alone for 3 hours on Saturday (he was at school) and I went to one of my favorite places on earth… the BOOK STORE. I when in with dreams of story time in my head and walked away with books Russell probably won’t enjoy for two years. I am so tried of being an incubator and constant bathroom machine. I would love to have an instant 18 month old.

If you need a good date night movie End of the Spear is two thumbs up.

Baby Shower

The baby shower is planed for 11am on February 4th at Vickie Brunner’s home. Sariah will be sending out invitations next week.

Sariah was kind enough to take me to Target to baby register. I didn’t follow instructions vary well and only put on the things I thought we needed. Scott straitened me out the next day by taking me back and loading up the baby registry. He even saw a pet toy he added cause is looked life like (I deleted it). So if the baby registry looks long I had help.

THE 10 WEEK COUNT DOWN

This next Monday is week 31 and the start of month 8. I just keep looking around and thinking how unprepared I am for little Russell to come. So I have started cleaning and organizing whatever I can get my hands on. Sariah calls it the nesting phase.

Scott and I are not living like vampires any more since he started a new job at work. We are now proud sleeper of the night, and Scott feels like he is getting his life back.