Halloween

I know it's been 3 weeks, but here are the pictures from Halloween. We went as a pumpkin and a farmer.


And, yes, I matched a 14-month baby. And, yes, we were two of the only adults dressed in costume at our ward Halloween party.

Can you believe this baby?

I am in love with little Wy.

Wyatt Cooper Taylor

Isn't that just the greatest name?

Welcome little one! You are coming into an awesome family, with an amazing big brother and two fantastic parents. Not to mention the bestest aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.

Welcome to the Family!

The newest little Mr. Taylor arrived today, just before 2 pm, weighing in at a respectable 6 lbs 9 oz. and 18 1/2 inches. Baby and mama are both doing great. Go here for some great pictures.

Michael was TOTALLY right

It's a girl!

And it looks like I WASN'T jumping the gun when I bought the most precious rosebud tea set last Monday. Or the gobs of fairy tales, Beatrix Potter, and Madeline books.

When I go in for my 20 week ultrasound I will have them double check. I still don't QUITE believe it (although the woman said she was very sure).

Now accepting any and all name suggestions...but they have to go with the middle name Louise.



Baby's first profile shots to be posted later.

Summer Reading List

What books am I currently reading?

Childbirth Without Fear - Grantly Dick-Read
Active Birth: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally - Janet Balaskas
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way - Susan McCutcheon-Rosegg
The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth - William Sears
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding - Gwen Gotsch
Diaper Free: The Gentle Wisdom of Natural Infant Hygiene - Ingrid Bauer
Infant Potty Training: A Gentle and Primeval Method Adapted to Modern Living - Laurie Boucke
Sign with your Baby - Joseph Garcia
Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason - Alfie Kohn

As long as I can finish them all by February 17th...

Tamsin Linda Taylor

The newest addition to the extended Taylor Clan is little Tamsin. She made her grand entrance on Monday, July 12th, weighing in at 7 lbs. even, 19 1/2 inches. She is daughter to Karl and Megan, little sister to Camryn, and niece to ME!

Isn't she sweet? I love that contented sleepy smile, and at only a few days old! I am bummed that I have to wait another 2 weeks to meet her, but I am super-duper excited! I compulsively check her mom's blog to see more pictures and videos, and Megan has been very obliging to Tamsin's adoring fans.

I think she is perfect.

Welcome to the world, little one! Make yourself at home.