Happy One Month Mason!!!

We cannot believe our little Mason is actually one month old! This past month feels like one long day! During the month Mason has grown about two inches and now weighs seven pounds! We are so proud of him! 

Mason should have been born on the fourth of July, but we decided he still deserved a picture with the flag... coincidentally he was born on flag day (three weeks earlier).  Mason got to celebrate the fourth with his cousins, Koleson, and Allyssum (from Iowa), and grandma and pa Pettit.  Unfortunately his curfew was so early that he missed the fireworks (and so did we)! Happy first fourth of July Mason!

 

This was Mason's first outing to the mall.  He likes to cry at all the wrong times and I was worried he would have one of his little outbursts in the mall; however, he was pretty much a perfect angel!  He is definitely my child..... feels at peace while shopping! :o)  We couldn't believe we actually fit he and his cousins all in the back seat.  It was so cute!

Like Father, Like Son!

These two were both napping at the same time..... different rooms, same position! Is that not so adorable? My two babes!

We went for a walk to the park and Josh gave Mason his first experience on the swings! Mason watched his daddy closely the whole time making sure that he was playing by the rules!

Isn't he so precious? 

A few things about our little Mason:

• He always has to have his hands close to his face.
  
• His stretches and yawns are very exaggerated
  
• He turns on the hose every time he gets mad.  (When I start feeding him a few minutes later than he'd like he leaves me with a nice little wet spot to remind me never to be late again). 
  
• Somehow he manages to wait until the moment our heads hit the pillow to begin crying for our attention.
  
• He likes the outdoors; however, he's not quite sure how he feels about his stroller because he's not big enough to be comfortable inside of it.
  
• He likes hand rubs, singing, and tickles on his face.
  
• Josh says he likes to watch baseball, but he has yet to stay awake through a whole game.
  
• He is finally too long for his preemie clothes, but too small for the newborn outfits.  He likes to hang out in his diaper!
  
• He seems to know what he wants and when he wants it.  He doesn't stop until he gets it! The problem is that we are not sure how to speak his language quite yet.
  
• He is the most kissed baby on the face of the planet! We just can't keep away from him!
  

Happy Birthday Jen!

So before you read on yes I know my wife's birthday was yesterday but I was so busy in trying to get home to celebrate I had no extra computer time so here it is now!

YEAH HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!

So we have a tradition in my family that started with my Dad that on your birthday you don't get the same old Happy Birthday song sung to you in the morning (sorry if I offended anyone), but my Dad raised me to know good rock and roll when you hear it and nothing beats the Birthday song by the Beatles to celebrate your birthday. Here you go! Get ready Mason!

So let me tell you why I am married to the most amazing person. This past month has been so exciting and we both have grown so much as we have become parents (not to mention the lack of sleep and trying to get used to that yeah right). But Jen is something else! She is the best mom ever. She is so loving and caring with our little Mason that words cannot describe. I just went back to work after a 3 week hiatus and everyday I come home I see her holding our little guy in trying to calm him down as he has been fussy, making sure he eats enough so he can grow a bit more, even teaching him by laying him on the floor and working with him to look or lift his little head. She is awesome.

(This picture was taking by Jen's Aunt Jackie...who is also amazing. She took the most beautiful pictures of Mason and our family. Thanks again Jackie! We cannot thank you enough)

She is also an amazing wife! Let me tell you why...

1- Jen is so patient with me and has been for a long time. Through school and work. Everything I get myself into she is so loving, and helps me work through my situations

2- She is a hottie! I mean come on did you not look at the picture above. She is precious. It's like that feeling when something just goes right in your life or day. It just completes a moment. Jen does that for me. Everyday!

3- Jen is the most loving person I know. Her heart is in the right place. She loves not only our family but takes time to love others as well. She is always telling me something that she wants to do for her family, friends, and loved ones to make there day a little brighter.

4- Jen has passion! She loves to complete a project or finish a to do list (which we will be doing this weekend). She strives to the end of everything.

5- She cares for me. Everyone knows I am a baseball nut and she goes out of her way to share some baseball moments. She even plays softball with some friends to give me my fix.

6- She is spiritual! This might sound weird to be on my list to some but she understands our plan together. Jen has this peaceful feeling about her that I know all of you have felt when around her. She is just so easy to be around.

the list could go on and on how she is an amazing baker and cooker, she has a beautiful singing voice (at times she sings Mason to sleep and you would think oh I am sure if anyone sings he will go to sleep, but not when I sing to him, just Mommy), she is an awesome dancer, she has a beautiful smile that make her eyes sparkle....again i could go forever but I just want her to know that I love her. And I know that Mason loves her just as much.

Thanks babe for choosing me!

Mason Joshua Anderson has joined our family!

Wow! There are not words to express the little miracle we now have in our home! On Saturday June 13th we went to the hospital to have an ultrasound (because our little man was measuring to be a little smaller than the "norm"). It turned out that my fluids were really low and my doctor decided that I would need to be admitted and induced to have the baby that night! It came to me as quite the shock and all I could do was cry. We thought we still had three weeks.

After 19 hours of pain (including three visits to the operating room) we finally had our sweet baby! I love this picture because it was such an amazing moment when they put our baby on my belly and Josh could do nothing, but cry! It was so sweet to see him as a daddy for the first time. We are so excited Mason is here!

5 pounds 14 ounces

19 inches long

Born at 10:48 Saturday June 14th

His daddy just can't get enough of him!

I can't believe he is actually here! After about three and a half years of waiting we have finally received the special little miracle we've been waiting for.  He was so worth the wait!

He is so tiny!

Isn't he adorable! He loves to have his hands up by his face.  We can't believe how easy it is to pass the time just staring at our little miracle.  We just don't want to miss one little movement or expression.  

Oh the battle wounds!  Our poor little Mason was put under the lights for a little sun tan while at the hospital, and then has received a heal prick at the hospital every day since he's been home just to make sure we don't need the lights at home.  We keep telling the doctor that we think he's tan enough as is!  The IV was put into his hand because of the fever I had while in labor.  We have an appointment for an ultrasound today to make sure that his spinal canal is completely closed and then.... well, we hope we will be done torturing this poor child!

Every once and a while we catch him smiling in his sleep.  

We are so excited for all the adventures we have to look forward to!

My wife is the cutest in the world!

Ok so this is a quick post, but I am so excited. I ordered some White Sox stuff for the little guy on Ebay and it came in! This is only a small piece of what I ordered, but Jen makes this pacci look good! She's a hottie!

Baby Showers!!!

My sweet friend Becky had a fabulous baby shower for me about one month ago. It was so fun to get together with friends from Pemberley and celebrate! Josh and I are so thankful to everyone for all of the amazing gifts we received for our "little man" to be, and to Becky, Beth, and Carol for helping out so much to make the shower so much fun!!! I have to admit that before the shower I was so nervous because I always feel so uncomfortable at parties given in my honor. If only people gave the shower for the 'dad to be' instead of the mom as Josh does better with the attention! It turned out to be a blast and I realized I had nothing to be worried about!


The second shower was put on by Kayla and Danna (and of course my mom helped out quite a bit as well). Most who attended were family and friends from outside of Pemberley. It was so fun to see so many people I haven't seen in so long. Some of the young women from my last ward (where I was part of the presidency) came to the shower and it was so fun to see them. I just love those girls! I am so lucky to such wonderful friends and family! Baby showers are a lot of work and I really appreciate all those who played a part. Our baby will definitely not go without... thanks to all of you!!

Josh's parents, Sergio and Shari, and his sister, Robyn (and her daughter Jordan) came from New Mexico to be here for the shower. What amazing family... They came all the way from New Mexico! It was so fun to have them around! Josh borrowed rock band from one of his young men and boy did we rock! Robyn and Josh even stayed up until about 1:30 a.m. to try to unlock more songs. I couldn't make it past 11:30! :o)

It was fun to have my family and Josh's family for dinner! It was a little tight, but we eventually found a chair for everyone!

After dinner we played a little croquet! Or should I say "extreme croquet"! Josh gets very into his croquet... although my brother who was lagging behind from the beginning somehow managed to win the game! Josh didn't take it too hard! :o)

My brother.... The Winner!!!

It was so great to have you all come visit! Thank you so much for such a fun time!! We love you!

Eight Months Pregnant!

Not the best picture, but just so you can all see..... The belly has arrived! Josh thinks the baby should come now. He is tired of waiting! As I have been contemplating our little guy actually being born and the process of birth, I have decided he can hang out inside as long as he likes. :o) Let's just say I am a little nervous!

Spring Training

"Take me out to the Ball Game!" Woo hoo! So back in March Jen and I took a little trip down south to Tucson, Arizona to watch a little spring training baseball. I have always wanted to go down and see a game. It was seriouslly the coolest experience to sit and watch a big league game in a minor league park. We started out with tickets to the White Sox vs. Athletics game which they lost, but ended up standing in line the next day for some standing room tickets for the White Sox vs. Cubs game. I know, I know, my wife is pregnant and you are thinking how could you make her stand through a game. Well we actually got seats to the sold out game and it was great watching the South siders beat the North siders. It was her idea to go for some tickets...we just got lucky they had some extra seats. Here are some pictures.

The park held about 7,000 people total so if you can imagine the seats were close to the field.

The best part was watching all the players on the team, even some of our second string players...Josh Fields, Joe Crede, Jim Thome, Nick Swisher, John Danks, Jose Contreras, Mark Bhurle, Paul Konerko, and many many more!

Of course it was fun to watch our coaching staff and the animation each coach had! Jeff Cox the 3rd base coach even came over and talked to some of us and gave me the thumbs up! I know I am such a little kid when it comes to baseball...you should ask Jen how big my eyes would get when we got to the game early and saw some people warming up!

Nothing beats a Jim Thome homerun as well a double play with Crede and Konerko.

So...all in all it was a great time. We had a lot of fun and it was a great last vacation before the little guy comes. Enjoy the pics...Sorry I am such a baseball freak.