A video of Liam!

We took this with our digital camera - not super clear but easy to upload for you to see! Hope you can see it. Enjoy!

Refreshing Times

Brian with Liam Saturday morning.

He's working on that head control! He actually does a really good job, and is getting stronger and stronger.


With uncle Robert. Liam loved the way Robert would hold him!

Just chillin'. He sure does have some funny looks with those furrowed eyebrows.

Doing the "Robert bounce."

The Holidays are among us! And we are excited for the coming weeks. Our last visitor in the month of November, my brother Robert, left this past Monday night. It was a great visit with him as I don't get to see him that often. He really liked meeting Liam and Liam sure did enjoy the bouncing walk that Robert perfected during his time. I am so thankful that Robert came as I enjoy my friendship with my bro.

The rest of this week has been really nice for 3 of us to just relax and refocus a bit on some goals we have as a family and just spend some good quality time together. Brian took off Wednesday and we got ready for Turkey Day. We went over to a friend's house for the holiday and shared a meal with about 30 other people. There was lots of good food and conversation. And Saturday we ventured out to do a little shopping for Christmas. It has been a low key weekend. Next weekend we are doing our Christmas decorating, which I am really looking forward to. It has been chilly here recently at night (lows into the upper 40s). Since we still don't have our pilot lights lit for the two heaters in our apartment, and since Brian is a little weary of the safety of them, we bought a radiator type space heater. It worked really well in the bedroom last night. And, I didn't have to double bundle and put a hat on Liam. He stayed nice and toasty.

So, about that little boy....he is getting bigger and bigger! He is over 10lbs now (close to 10.5). He is sleeping pretty well at night, though at most only 4.5hours between feeds still, though that doesn't happen with any regularity. He still hasn't smiled at us on purpose, and though I know that won't come for a few weeks, I am waiting in anticipation all the time. I think, however, when I see him smiling during his sleep, that he has at least one dimple. I would love it if he has two, like me! We'll see.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. There is just so much for us as a family to be thankful to God for.

Other pictures...

November visits!

Like I said in the previous post, we have been really blessed recently to have our first family visits since Liam was born! It really worked out well to have the grandpas come out at this time because it allowed some time for Brian and me to get used to Liam and to get into a routine of sorts. Plus, Liam is older and bigger and more awake these days which was a real treat to the visitors! It all worked out in great timing.

First, Skip, or Pop Powers, stopped by for a nice visit. We had several nice evenings and even ventured out to Santa Monica and the Pier as well as lunch at an english pub. Liam did well, though by the end, he was over being in the car seat. It truly was special for this first time grandfather to be introduced to his grandson. And it was fun to see 3 generations of Powers' on the same sofa!

Next, Grandpa Bob and Rene made the long haul. And of course there were many oos and ahhhs when the met him. There was lots of holding which really allowed me to get out to do a few things by myself or even around the house. Liam sure does like to be held! It is sometimes hard to put him down. Oh well, I may have created a bad habit, but he sure is nice to hold. We had lots of chill time together and even enjoyed the OSU game on the computer. It was such a fun visit for me to introduce my dad to his second grandson. And of course Maureen was a fabulous help and already loves Liam to pieces, I can tell. It is amazing how many hours of entertainment looking at one little baby can provide.

Needless to say, many pictures were taken, and we just really enjoyed both visits. And tonight, I am picking my brother Robert up at the airport for a nice visit as well. We are so blessed!

So, Liam is now about 9lbs 5oz - WOW! He is more and more awake, and is looking bigger and bigger. We love catching him smile as he is drifing off to sleep, and I personally cannot wait for him to smile and interact with me.

Thanks to all who post comments and who take the time to keep up with us. I so enjoy reading them and hope that soon I can personally connect with you all.

Enjoy the pictures!

We're Still here

Hello everyone!

We have been so blessed by family visiting that we haven't had a chance to post anything new recently. We are all doing well. Brian's Dad's visit was fabulous and lots of fun, and currently my Dad and Maureen are out here for a couple more days for a fantastic and relaxing visit as well. We will have new pictures of Liam and family up shortly. He is getting bigger and bigger - about 9lbs now. He is also spending more time awake during the day and just looking around. He is the most precious little boy!

Check back very soon for more.

Due Date!

So today was officially my due date. Wow.

Last weekend, Brian and I made a trip out of the house (our first non-necessity trip) to Babies R Us to pick up a few things and then to a park to try out our new little stroller. We ended up buying a little baby scale to keep track of the weight of our little one. Well, news, he is now 7 1/2 lbs! A perfect birth weight had he stayed in. It will be fun to keep track of his weight.

We are all doing well here in LA. I also made another trip out of the house today to visit two friends who have also recently had kids - it was a wonderful difference from my days inside our apartment and I love sharing my experiences with other new moms. I am feeling more and more comfortable to leave the house and enjoy being mobile a bit more. I still am not quite ready to expose him to larget crowds, but with each passing day he will get stronger. He still has his cold, but according to the doctor, it could take 2-3 weeks for him to clear his congestion. We'll hang in there. Liam continues to eat well and look more and more chubby.

So, Liam is basically still in some preemie outfits people have bought for him and his onesies, but still can't quite fit into some of the newborn things his has. And unfortunately the one Halloween outfit we had didn't quite fit in length. I put him in it, but it didn't last long - his legs are too short still for it! We didn't do much for Halloween and nobody stopped by for candy, though we did here the USC students in our neighborhood get a little crazy.

Well, Brian took his test which was quite grueling. He will find out whether or not he passed in about 3 months - just long enough to forget he took it and then be surprised by the news.

Tomorrow Brian's Dad is making a trip to LA to see his grandson! And next week, my Dad and Maureen are coming out to visit. We are looking forward to introducing him to some other family! I think it is good that he is older - he is starting to be awake a little more during the day, but still acting like a newborn, and sleeping lots, hence all of my pictures.

Well, hope you enjoy some pictures!