Welcome William Emerson Newton!

Sorry it has taken me so long to post this!  I have had a little bit of a distraction.  :) Baby Newty has arrived!  William Emerson Newton was born May 29 at 12:45 pm.  He was 6 lbs., 11 oz. and 19 1/2 inches long.  As my doctor suspected, he has long arms and legs as well as extremely long fingers and big feet!   

Contractions started on Thursday evening and we went into the hospital around 11:00 pm.  It was a long night but all worth it when I was able to hold my little son.  It was such an amazing moment when they handed little William to me for the first time.  The look on Ricky's face when we saw that it was a boy was priceless.  He was so very excited.  It was a wonderful moment for both of us.  

We had a wonderful experience at St. Josephs Hospital.  One of my concerns was that my doctor would not be the one to deliver me but it worked out that he was on call that day.  I am in love with my OB, Dr. Linzey and so is Ricky.  We felt like we were in such good hands between him and the nurses.  Dr. Linzey prayed with me for the baby before the delivery which is one of the many reasons I appreciate him so much.  I am actually sad that I will not be seeing him every month anymore.  :)

This first week with William has been totally surreal.  It is still crazy to think that he is actually MY baby and I get to keep him.  He is such a little love and a sweet boy.  Ricky and I are pretty tired, but are enjoying being parents.   Here are some pics of our first week together. 

Proud Grandparents!

Daddy and his son.

Uncle Nate and Auntie Ruth!

William had lots of visitors.  Some friends who came to visit.

Our new little family.

Going Home!

Not a happy camper!

Friend Sarah and William's buddy Finn.

Ricky's cousin Camille and her kids Katie and Josh came to visit.  

Precious baby...

Much love to all of you!  Thank you for all of your prayers and support.  We can't wait for you to meet our little man!  :)

Ricky, Sarah, & William

37 Weeks!

That's right folks!  I am 37 weeks this week which means I am considered FULL TERM!  I can't believe that I am only a couple weeks away from my due date.  Ricky and I are so excited to meet little Newty!  I went in for my weekly doctors appointment yesterday and all is looking good.  There has been some concern over the size of the baby as my belly has been measuring a bit small.  My doctor has sent me in for a couple of extra ultrasounds just to be cautious.  As it stands right now, Baby Newty is on the small side but nothing that there needs to be any worry about.  My doctor thinks he/she will just be a small baby.  He did say that Newty has long arms and legs though!  :)

I am still feeling great.  I feel so blessed to have had such a wonderful and easy pregnancy.  I think there will be a part of me that will actually miss being pregnant.  It is so much fun to feel the baby moving around and kicking and to know that there is an actual person growing in there.  It really is an amazing thing!  The nesting started a couple of weeks ago and I have been running around the house trying to get everything organized.  It really is funny how you feel this sudden urge to reorganize and redecorate everything!   I have had a couple of meltdowns feeling like I have to have everything done and organized before the baby gets here.  My wonderful husband has been such a support and so gracious to remind me that he is there to help and we will get done what needs to be done.  He also keeps reminding me to rest to preserve my strength and because there will be little resting around here once baby comes!

This past Sunday, Ricky, Coda and I went down to Laguna Beach for a Mother's Day walk and lunch.  It was a beautiful day and we had a wonderful little family outing.  I am posting some pics of our trip plus my 37 week belly.  We will continue to keep you posted as we prepare for the arrival of Baby Newty!

Love, Ricky and Sarah 

A pretty gate in Laguna Beach s o I thought I would take a picture of it.  :)

Ricky enjoying our lunch and wondering why I am taking a picture of him eating. 

Big brother Coda.

37 weeks!

Easter Weekend 2009

Easter weekend was a busy one for the Newtons!  On Saturday afternoon we attended the 1st birthday of Emily Clements, daughter of our good friends Caleb and Heather.  Watching a 1 year old discover cake for the first time never seems to get old!  

Yummy cake!

The birthday princess.  Pretty in pink!

Friends from church.  Emily's dad, Caleb, is the one in the front.

Friends from Life Group, Carisa, Steve, and Cade Lalim

On Saturday evening we attended the wedding of Ricky's cousin Tyler Shuck.  It was a beautiful wedding that was held on a boat that sailed around the Newport Harbor.  Ricky and I had a wonderful evening catching up with family visiting from Oregon who we don't get to see very often.  

Aunt Vicki, Ricky, and Grampa Jim

Aunt Mary (mother of the groom) and Ricky

Tyler and Ricky.  All evening everyone kept commenting on how much they looked alike.  You be the judge...

On Sunday we attended Easter services at our church, Rockharbor.  After, we went over to Jon, Rachel, and Greta's for Easter dinner.  Rachel made a wonderful meal and we ended the afternoon with an egg hunt for Greta and yummy carrot cake!   We are looking forward to spending next Easter with Baby Newty! 

By Popular Demand...

I have been getting quite a few requests for pictures of me pregnant so for 

those of you who have been asking, here you go!  

About 4 months pregnant.  

Pregnant sisters!  Mallory and I at Christmas.  She was about 6 months along and I was about 4 months.  That is little Audrey Elizabeth in there who made her debut on March 31.  Ricky and I are so excited to be Uncle and Auntie!

27 weeks pregnant

30 weeks pregnant

Being pregnant has, so far, been a great experience for me.  It has been especially fun since I have been able to feel the baby move and kick (although there are times when I wish Newty would be a little more gentle).  It is both reassuring and amazing to feel the little one moving around in there.  He or she is especially active at night and I can actually see my stomach move which is crazy!  Ricky and I can't wait to meet our little Newty!

Baby Newty's First Pictures

Baby Newty at 20 weeks

Check out that big toe!