2 1/2 Weeks!!!

Well, it has gone fast already, but Nolan is now 2 1/2 weeks old. At his appointment on Monday he was 12 lbs. 3.5 oz. Growing fast! He actually had his clothes on and had just eaten, so that might be a little high, but right around 12 lbs. is probably correct. Everything is going well. Tucker is a very proud brother sometimes, but other times he seems to wish he was the only one still (waking up from his nap especially). Tucker likes to rock Nolan and he gives him lots of kisses!

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Daddy is really crazy about his boys too!

More Nolan Pictures

Joy and Nolan are both doing great!

Here are a few more pictures of our new guy. 

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Nolan Ray McGuire Has Arrived!!!

Nolan Ray McGuire arrived Saturday August 9th at 11:00AM. He is 10 lbs. and 23 in. long.

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We are so glad to have our little bundle finally arrive. Everyone is doing well, but needs some rest. Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers. We appreciate all of the support.

Wednesday Family Night Kickoff

Last night was our Wednesday Family Night Kickoff. We all brought sides and desserts and the hotdogs and hamburgers were provided. There were a couple of inflatable toys rented for the kids and they had a blast!! Tucker was a little too small, but with the help of one of the older girls, he got to play.

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He only got to go down 3-4 times, but he had a blast! He stood and played with the water sprayers on the side for a while before he decided he wanted to try the slide. He didn't know what to think at first, but he liked it enough to do it several times! I think all of the kids had a really good time and we enjoyed getting to catch back up with our church family, after having the summer off from our Wednesday night activities. Next week we will go back to the normal schedule, which is a meal and then our small group bible studies.

No baby yet

Well, we are still waiting as patiently as possible for our new baby. I was actually do last Friday, so we really can go at any time. I have an appointment tomorrow, they will do my normal check-up and a non-stress test to make sure that the baby is doing ok, but then it will continue to be a waiting game. We (or I) have chosen to go to the Birth and Women's Center in Topeka. I had a very good experience with Tucker and I am sure I will feel the same this time too. The people there are very supportive and just plain kind. I have been getting lots of looks and comments, especially from my concerned church family. I joked last week that I wasn't going to go to church if I was still pregnant. It really was a joke, I am still feeling good, just very anxious to meet the new member of our family and continue with our lives. It has been extremely hard for me to focus on much else and I can only imagine how much harder it has been for Sheldon to try to keep things organized at work, all the while wondering if I am in labor at home. He is very anxious too, which just makes me happy. He is so supportive, yet such a joker. He keeps telling me that he is ready anytime, just in case I forgot that he said that the previous several days! I keep telling myself that each day I am one day closer, because this baby has to come sometime. Tucker was a week and a half late, so in Tucker-time this baby wouldn't come until the 11th or 12th. God knows! I keep reminding myself of that also! :) That helps me not worry.
Again, we will get pictures posted as soon as possible. Thanks again for all of your thoughts and prayers!

Still Pregnant

Well, we are still pregnant and still trying to wait patiently for our little one to arrive. I have been getting a lot of comments like, "You're still here!" and "How much longer do you have?", "Are you sure there is just one?". I am feeling pretty good most of the time. I can tell that my body is preparing, but how soon, you never can tell. I have been trying to take naps as often as I can, just to make sure that I am well rested when the time comes, which would be right now while Tucker is asleep, so I had better get going! Just wanted to do a little update. We will post an update and post pictures of the new baby as soon as possible! Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers.

Family Day at the Zoo

Saturday morning was our family day at the zoo. We have been wanting to take Tucker for a while and decided that we better make the trip before the new baby comes, because I won't want to go for a little while after that. Tucker loves his animal books and can tell you what they are and what kind of sound some of them make. We assumed he would be very excited and impressed. He was actually a little taken back I think. Especially with the big animals. I think he enjoyed himself, but he didn't show it much.

After the zoo we ate at Cici's, which we all enjoy. He likes pizza, just like his mom!

By the time we got home we were all worn out and decided to take a nap.

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Such a blessing to spend the day with your family!