THE DICKERSON DIARIES

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Cousins with Cousins

Casey with baby Logan - Matt with baby Taylor

Saturday, November 29, 2008

All I can say is WOW - - what an experience. Our 2nd Grandchild in two weeks. Life is good. Michelle allowed Lindsay, Linda (Brian's mom), and myself to be in the delivery room. As the time got closer and I saw my daughter pretty pasty white, and then very upset at the stomach

- I was questioning whether I would be a good person to be in there, (the mother tiger protective thing in me, I guess) but then thought - - I HAVE TO! Michelle was feeling her contractions on one side, therefore, I immediately thought something was wrong - however was reassured by a nurse that this happens to alot of people. Michelle kept looking at me saying, "I thought I wasn't supposed to feel these contractions, but it hurts really bad on one side." We went with the flow and then came push time. Linda had one leg, Brian the other, Lindsay with video camera in hand and I was rubbing Michelle's forehead. Then Linda changed positions with me and I was doing the whole leg thing. (Birds eye view! - but one that will be remembered forever for every Birthday celebration.)

Pre-birth - awaiting the new arrival (they missed our great Thanksgiving dinner!)

Logan and Michelle

one second after birth

Logan

Our little newborn - Logan

awwwwwwwwww

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New Mother and Son

Logan joins our crazy world

Seconds after birth (notice the eye contact with his mother - - wow - AMAZING!)

Seconds after birth

Minutes after birth

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Michelle, The Dickerson Fam visit & MORE pictures/video of Taylor

Dr.'s Visit Today for Michelle - - Greg Dickerson Fam Visit & pictures of Taylor

Michelle went to the Dr. today, they say she's dilated to a "2", however not thinning. The Dr. did something today (something about breaking a membrane from the water sac, which she said helps people naturally break their water in about 24 hours - 50% of the time. . . ) So we're on alert, however, little Logan seems to be a stubborn little guy, so I wouldn't be surprised at all if this goes on for awhile. With all my cooking today and tomorrow, THIS will probably be the day that Logan decides to make his appearance. I have Brooke and Caroline on alert . . just in case.

The (Greg) Dickerson family have been here and we've so enjoyed their company. Yesterday they ventured off to Sea World - today to Disneyland (however, right now it is raining pretty steady - - hopefully not that bad in Orange Co.) We've enjoyed Wii games, listening to the whole adventure about the Ironman competition in Arizona, Brady listening to "every word" Steve says about the Navy (Steve loves the attentive audience), watching "Planet Earth", etc., watching Alli dance the whole Irish thing, and Brett - - what can you say about him. He's a CRACK UP and has become best friends with Ozzie as well as little Cade (next door). It's been great having them here, even though we only really see them at night. They've been venturing off everyday to some So. Cal amusement part. (hats off to them - that's hard on a body)

Tomorrow (I think?) we will all celebrate Thanksgiving together. Could be that Steve and I have to run of to a hospital or something, but we're hoping we at least get to eat dinner. Michelle's been having quite a few contractions for a week now (to the point where one day I told her to just go to the hospital so she didn't have a FREEWAY BABY!) Somehow her contractions just kind of start up - then die down. If she is still around next Monday, her Dr. said she would consider inducing her, so we'll see. (I kind of think she won't last that long!)

I'm enjoying little Taylor so much, I can't even put it into words. Wow, I forgot how sweet those little newborns are. LOVE the cuddling and warmth. Matt and Brooke were over a good part of the day and I got to hold and rock and sing to that little baby. (o.k. - - I do miss those days! - - - but do enjoy my sleep!) Anyway, NOW I SEE what it's like to be a Grandma. (I've heard about this, but never experienced it - - from Pat, Nancy, Dan, Vickie, Alena, Mike, Mark, Shelly, Janie, Pete, and many others. . . just didn't "get it" until now!)

I LOVE BEING A GRANDMA! Below are new pics of Taylor and a little video shot tonight.

Love to all and HAPPY THANKSGIVING. WISH WE COULD BE WITH EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. . . .But we do count our blessings daily for our wonderful friends and family - - - we are very thankful to have each and everyone of you in our lives.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES!

Little Taylor sleeping (again) just like Daddy Matt - awwwwwwww love this picture!

Steve caught this one with his cell phone - - eyes wide open!

Another one compliments of Stevie boy!

awwwwwww - nothing like a sleeping baby!

Grandma's new swing - - I think she likes it, as she was pretty content in it. (Video)

Guess you can tell we pretty much love her very much! (alot!)

Saturday, November 22, 2008

More Taylor

k - this might be the way Brooke sleeps - next picture is ALL MATT

FREAKY - - if I don't have 25 pictures of Matt sleeping like this - then you can call me a big liar, but she sleeps JUST LIKE MATT!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BROTHER ERIC & DAD!

The Lone Ranger turns 81!

We had a wonderful celebration dinner at Olive Garden for Dad's 81st birthday. Actually, his birthday is tomorrow. Today, however is brother Eric's birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIC! Wow - alot of Nov. Birthdays in our crew. Happy Birthday Monica, Colleen, Janie, Tony, Melissa, Lindsay, Mark, & Brooke *yesterday* - - and if I'm forgetting any of the MANY birthdays, my apologies! Hope all have a wonderful celbration!

Here's pics from Dad's celebration!

Here's Dad with his Birthday Cake - - 81 tomorrow! Happy Birthday Dad! Here showing us a picture on his cell phone (don't ask!) - - with his birthday cake!