Finally a Name

With a landslide We named our Little Man Charlton Robert Hancock-Taylor. I love that Xadi picked it! After  the ultrasound back in Febuary Davi and I were discussing boy names we liked, we mentioned Charlie. I guess that was the one Xadi liked, that was it she called him from then on. We'd suggest another name and she'd say, "No, that be silly!" Finally about a month before she really started to like the movie Juniors Giants, the baby boy in the movie is Little Man, so we got her to start calling him that in case we didn't go with Charlie. She loves her baby brother.

Birth

I'm finally together enough to catch up on my posts... or at least attempt to.

I thought I'd start out with the birth story of our little man. On Friday the 19th I had this intense urge to get my house clean. Davi thought it was strange that I was exerting so much effort but I almost got it the way I like it! That felt good for being an incredibly slow 9 months prego! Then later that same night I was feeling strange (read-I'm about to have a baby strange). Davi had plans to go see a DJ from from out of town so he left about 10pm and I called him to let him know that things were afoot. Luckily, he was with our good friend Randy so his wife Jill became my backup while they were out. I had him stop at my Cousins house to pick up their old car seat and it's a good thing because we were needing it just 36 hours later! 

That night getting all the critters to bed was a joke! They all wanted mommy loves and it was a struggle all the way till 2 am! Then, I woke up at 4am with contractions about 5 minutes apart, lasting 1-2 minutes. I got up, had a snack and waited for them to stop. With Xadi this happened all the time so I still wasn't thinking I was going to have a baby that day, but they just kept on going and finally around 5 I had Davi call his Dad to come and watch Xadi because I figured he'd already be up....he was. :) Then, it was off to the hospital to meet up with our amazing Doula (birth-coach) Claire and have this baby. She was awesome! I can't say enough how great it is to have an ambassador in the room that's there for you and has the experience to keep the staff from doing wacky stuff.

So here he is! Nothing like having a baby on 2 hours of sleep and no pain medicine whatsoever right? Ugh, hopefully I won't be doing that again. "Little Man" was born Saturday, June 20th. 12:03pm. I obviously got side-tracked on getting all the fathers day presents and cards I wanted to so to all the dad's in our lives: Happy Fathers Day! I hope you love your little present! 

My little ones meeting for the first time.

We need help with a name...

So Little Man is here. He was born on June 20th (I know I give a fantastic Father's day present) at 12:03 pm weighing in at 7lb 13oz and 20 1/2 inches long. We just need to decide on a name and want your vote. The hospital says I need to give him a name by 11am on Wednesday. The choices are... 

Charlton We'd call him Charlie- This is cute and tugs at our heart strings because Xadi has been calling him this from the beginning.

Cohen- We like this for the uniqueness. After all we are nothing if not unique! 

Lincoln- This is Davi's pick, can't say I'm a fan but it's tested well. 

My sort-of post/ update

Okay so I really don"t have a post or much time- between trying to nest and get over this STUPID COLD! (I know who gets a cold in June? Well my little family- Xadi is just irresistible to the boys at church they give her kisses on the lips- Mother's curse for those of you who remember my day's before Davi.) Anyway "Little Man" is "prepping" for his arrival, just as Xadi did so no reason to get excited she hung out in "position" for 3 weeks! (I hope that was all tactful enough).

 I thought I would put up a link to My sister-in-law Caroline's blog so you can check out Xadi's trip to the Aquarium! She loved it! I asked her if Davi and I could take her again she said no only Emily and Aunt Caroline!

Painting

I can't believe it  been a month since I posted! What a slacker, oh well what can I say I've been lavishing attention on my girl since she's going to get the shaft soon and mommy just won't be fun for a little bit. I gave Truman the same attention before Xadi was born. then after I just gave him lots of love and kind words while I sat around holding Xadi. I'm hoping my plan will work as well with my non furry child. Be sure to checkout my other posts (Easter and Zoo Days) I finally got up! And Kathee's Blog for some super cute Xadi picts- I think the photographers may have had a little crush on her! Well she does charm the pants off everyone she meets! (you can also check out my AWESOME flowers)

Here are some cute picts of Xadi's first experience with water colors- I really hope she'll be the next Monet but it seems a career in the art of tattoos may be more up her ally, lets hope never to see permanent "sleeves" or face masks on our favorite bug! 

Look at those designs and that concentration! What a budding Artist!

Hmmm, What color to use next?

And here is where we start to go south!

Well at least she is pleased with her results and it is washable after all!

Easter

Our House easter egg hunt!

Party with friends!

Saturday morning in the park with Daddy!

Dancing Queen

I thought I'd share some of Xadi's sweet dance moves, from Kathee's wedding (Davi's sister).

She concentrates so hard on her moves it's hilarious I wish I had my video camera with me.

Elbows up!

Don't forget to Jump! Jump! Jump Around!

Make sure you strut your stuff! After all it's your Daddy mixing it!