Spencer Update

A week has gone by and I wish we had exciting news, but unfortunately we don't. Just wanted to post a few pictures Chrystal took on her final day of maternity leave. That's right she is officially a full time working mom. It makes our workdays go by faster knowing we get to come home to this kid.

How can you not love this face?

Mom is learning how this picture taking thing works!

He has started to focus on the camera making these moments easier.

Holy buckets its a smile!!!!

Momma said knock you out!

We will be taking an unexpected trip to California in the next week. We will be visiting family such as some great grandparents and great aunt and uncles. I had an uncle pass away over the weekend so its the kind of gathering that isn't hoped for, but it will bring a family together that has been spread across the country for far to long. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Bambergs affected by the passing of my Uncle Paul.

Nekkid Time

We had a doctors appointment this morning. We got a clean bill of health. He is 10lbs 6.4 oz putting him in the 58th percentile. After finally getting Spence stretched out he measured in at 22 1/2 inches landing him in the 75th percentile. Last but not least his head 14 3/4" placing him in the 24th percentile. He got his second round of shots today and wasn't a fan. He had to have a warm bath per doctor's orders today (because of the shots, not because we don't regularly bathe our child) so we got a few shots to share.

Its like his own personal jacuzzi.

This kid really loves his baths.

Visitors from Omaha

So Spencer is really gassy. He has to spend a lot of time on his belly to help easy the pressure and get things moving.

Spence fell asleep while trying to squeeze out some gas.

Here is our naked little man all wrapped up.

Mom is saying goodbye before we head out to win some $$$$.

Mike and Laura made the trip out from Omaha. Laura got in on Wednesday night and refused to have a beer with Chrystal and I to relax from the trip. We found this odd as normally we associate with people who enjoy an adult beverage now and again. Laura couldn't wait for Mike to arrive on Friday and told us they are expecting! We are sooooo excited for Spencer to have a new friend on the way.

The ladies are rubbing the good luck charm before heading to Cripple Creek to win big.

Mike was taking some time to relax with the newest Townsend.

The 5 of us had a lot of fun. It was great seeing the Troys and sharing our vast knowledge of parenting. We passed on the little miracle that is Mylicon and that Luvs are the best diapers out there. We all 4 won money in Cripple Creek making the trip back down the mountain that much more enjoyable.

Chrystal, Spencer, and I would like to say thank you to Wilma, Don, and Nicholas for the care package. We got a Wildcat blanket for Spencer embroidered with his name and birthday. We also got a Wildcat Santa hat. There will never be enough KY gear here for Chrystal.

Chrystal started back to work part time today so Spencer spent his first day with Mrs. Lisa. He did really well by all reports. We have a doctors appointment tomorrow as the little bugger just hit the 8 week mark today! We will get back to you all with all the measurements.

Baby Update!!!

So it's been a little bit. I am back at work and time has gotten away from me. So Spencer is 6 weeks old today! Hard to believe. He has grown so fast and is showing all kinds of progress. He has started to follow our fingers and responds to our voices sometimes.

Some say he is yawning, I am thinking he is trying to tell Mom to get the camera out of his face!

This one really is a yawn. It doesn't take long before the swing or his bouncer put him out.

Look at this kid go! He will be crawling and mobile in no time.

This is Chrystal's favorite outfit. She took about 74 pictures of him in it.

This was after rooting for Michigan for with dad. It was a close game and it wore him out.

Work is going well. Its tough to leave the kid everyday, but I guess it worth it so he has a place to live. We have found our day care provider. Spence will be her only infant and she is really really excited to have him. It seems to be a perfect fit. We have been truly blessed as Spencer has been a calm little man, knock on wood. Well its time for bed as work comes early these days. We are off to Allie's fourth b-day party tomorrow so there may be another post shortly, but don't hold me to it...

Out With The Old, In With The New

Well it didn't take long, but my reliable, trustworthy ride has found a new home. I posted in on Craigslist on Friday night and had cash in hand Saturday at noon. It was a good truck, but we found a worthy replacement. We were able to find our Tucson at only the second dealership so it wasn't too bad of a vehicle hunt.

It has hauled it's last deer.

Something tells me I don't get to take this to hunting camp.

I know I would catch hell if I tried to post without at least one picture of the little tiger on here, so here are two. He is trying to grow into some new outfits which is good because Chrystal and I were tired of the 4 he fit into.

Chrystal played dress up with him and found this to fit.He loved being perched up in the boppy so he can see the whole room.

Now that the car hunt is over, the rest of my last week off will be hunting down a day care provider. Chrystal still has until the end of March, but I want to at least be able to see the places he may be spending his days. Have fun this week and we will catch you all later.

It's Been a Week...

I have avoided the nasty e-mails for not posting this week so far so I figured I would get ahead of the curve this morning. It has been another busy week. You know...having a baby really fills in all that time we used to have to just hang out and relax. Mimi was in town until Tuesday. She was awesome. Thank you so much for jumping in and helping with diapers and spending time reading to the little man. We really appreciate it.
There isn't a lot of baby news. The kid is eating 4.5 oz at a time and we can really see how much he has grown since we brought him home. Oh sorry...just remembered he is sleeping in his crib now! That is so nice. He was in our room in a little bassinet, but the little man has graduated to his own bachelor pad. Now what you really came here to see...here are some of the newest pictures. Thank you to Mimi for sending some that she took while here.

I just thought it was funny he is trying to get away from Mom.

Its our second family picture, the first not in the hospital!

Mom and the "Fun Aunt" as Alex has titled herself.

Here is Mimi and Spencer's goodbye on Tuesday morning. Notice how he only poses calm and with his eyes open for her?! We need you to pass this knowledge on to us Mimi.

Last but not least I (Brett) got a new job. I learned the medical world wasn't necessarily for me so I am back in a transportation/logistics/sales position with Pioneer Sand out here in the Springs. Also, this will hit Tim harder than me, but the Tacoma has been put up for sale. I guess the government isn't too fond of a mother holding a baby in her lap while a family of 3 drives a two door truck. What has this world come too?! Now Chrystal and I get to argue over what type of new vehicle to buy. We are soooooo excited. Feel free to offer suggestions! See you all next week.

Visitors Galore!

I know I know I know...I have heard it from a couple of you out there now.  10 days between posts with a newborn is unacceptable.  We have been busy though.  Since coming home we have been scheduling people to come over between meals which are at about 8 a day.  We went to the doctor on Wednesday for the two week check up.  The little man weighed in at 6 lbs 9.6oz, measured in at 20 & 1/2 inches, and has a 13 &1/2 inch head.  The doctor was very happy with the weight gain and growth.  

Mike, Pam, Taylor, and Jordyn came over on Saturday to be introduced.  We got a couple of pictures with the girls and Spencer as they were teeming with excitement when they got to hold him.  Thank you Duffy's for the outfit.  

Jordyn has the calming touch.

Taylor left wishing for a little brother.  Looks like we have two future baby sitters in the making!

Mimi Ethel and Aunt Alex (the cool aunt according to her) got in on Sunday afternoon.  It has been great having them here.  It allows some more free time for Chrystal and I as there are always two sets of arms willing to hold, change, and rock him to sleep.  With their arrival has followed a barrage of bad tv as Alex also likes the terrible reality shows Chrystal likes.

One of the few times Alex has wrestled him away from his Mimi.

Ethel has evaded Chrystal's picture taking abilities for the moment.  We will get some of Mimi and Spencer and get them up here soon.  The Hughes also stopped by to say hi and congratulate us.  Thank you for popping in.  We have had more good nights than bad so far so we feel like we are ahead of the curve so far.  We also want to thank the Hardens (Ian, Kim, and Spencer's future wife due in June) and Nanny and Papaw for the cards and diaper funds.  Alrighty I am going to wrap this up as Mimi is babysitting tonight while we head out to celebrate Alex's last night in town.