She's Here!!!

Koby Kae Newhouse was born at 12:39 pm
on April 23rd, she weighed 8 lbs 6 oz.

Koby LOVES kisses!

update on Lisa

Well, it's 3:30 am and we've been timing contractions all night. We're supposed to be at St. Lukes at 5am so they can induce her. But I don't think they are going to need to. Things are clearly happening without it. Contractions are getting stronger, longer and closer together.
:o)

Update on Lisa

Lisa went to her Dr. today. She's only dialated to 2, and not her cervix is not thinnned yet. So,... Wednesday at 4pm she goes in to St. Lukes and they are going to use a 'gel' of some sort that is supposed to thin the cervix. Then they will start the pitosin at 5 am Thursday morning. So, we should have a baby by Thursday night. Which means Lisa will miss the Hillbilly party. :o( But she'll have something better than a party to keep her busy. :o)

Stardate 4-19-2009

Due date has arrived, Koby has not.
Contractions are sporatic, unreliable and inconsistent.
(kinda like most men)
Koby seems to want out, but can't find the door.
We are considering sending in a can opener.
Will keep you all posted,...

Lisa Update...

Lisa had contractions last night, but they stopped, so I'm getting her out hoofin' it today.

There's a yard with a trampoline down the block a ways, we may even stop there and see if they'll let her jump up and down a few times.

(But we may need a fork lift to get her up there.)

he, he, he.... I love you Lisa! !!!

Update on Lisa

Lisa has been feeling little contractions, but nothing significant or 'timeable'. She said Koby has slowed down and is not as active. (I think that's a sign too.) She said she feels like it could be in the next few days...
Well, here's hoping!

Now THIS is TALENT!

Jodi, yours was cool, but mine is better!

Lisa Update

Lisa went to the Dr. yesterday. She is dialated to 1.5 but not thinned. She asked to be induced if she goes over her due date of the 19th. The Dr. said she'd take a look at her on the 20th, and if it looks favorable, she'll induce on Wed. the 22rd. So that's all the news that's fit to print! :o)

Family Easter

It was a beautiful sunny day,
and the family festivities were great!




Lisa with a week to go...
















Silly girls














(Ruth pointed out that Tim has a "chip on his shoulder")













What a fun day!

update on stuff...

No change in Lisa... she's large, very uncomfortable, and getting justifiably grumpy. Poor mine boo boo.

But I got a 2nd job. I'll be working at Franz Witte Nursery (the flamingo place) on weekends. So I'm gonna be a busy girl.

I borrowed Adams bicycle for the summer. (The one he doesn't use.) I got the seat set at the right height, aired up the tires, straped on my helmet, and went for a short ride yesterday. It took me a while to figure out how to shift gears, it's different then they used to be. I rode about 4 miles, had a great time, and actually felt it in my legs this morning. I LOVE having a bike! I'm gonna get gorgeous legs! Look out world!

Lisa and I are going to move the end of May. We are going to get a smaller and less expensive apartment. We found one not too far from here, it's by St. Als. It should be a better fit for us financially.

Thats all for now.

Baby Update

Lisa went to her Doctor today. Without getting too graphic, basically, she is "thinning" but not 'dialating'. Her doctor predicted that she'd go over her due date. Gee, I guess she's got a 50/50 chance of being right.

Well, through the wonders of the internet, I'll try to keep you all posted so that she doesn't get hounded by "Haven't you had that baby yet?" questions. I'll try to blog every other day or so with progress reports. I've been lax on my blogging lately, I know, but I'm gonna try to do better, at least through this upcoming blessed event! (Excited grin!)

Look at that countdown clock!!!

Wooohooooo!!!

It's almost Koby Day!!!!

(jumping up and down and doing the happy dance)

(... reality setting in...)

Oh shit! I'm scared!

Cuz Mom said so,... that's why.

Mom said I HAD to change the picture on my blog,
cuz that flat fat bungie jumper
made her want to barf. So, I'm changing it.

These pictures are much cuter.

Lisa is still getting calls from photographers to do modeling sessions.

(These are "trade -not paid", for both parties portfolios.)
Here's a couple from her latest professional shoot last week.

She already has photographers wanting to do shoots with her and newborn Koby.