Ronan's Baby Blessing

We blessed Ronan on February 12. It was such a nice Sunday filled with family, friends and good food. We are very grateful to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to raise our family in the Gospel. It's days like these that remind us how truly blessed we really are. I really do love us. Life is good. These are just a few shots that we rattled off during the busy day.

one month

One month....yep a month....a whole month has gone by since Ronan was born. Can you believe it?? I am not sure how I feel about it; there are some mixed emotions. Part of me feels like he is way older than a month; probably because we spent most of the month out and about with dad before he left; I mean he has already been to Berkeley several times and made his way into the city as well....how many newborns can say they've done that. Then a part of me feels like he is still so little; the every 2-3 hour feedings at night are a great reminder that he really is only a month old. No matter how I feel about it though, a month has gone by and I can't wait for what is to come.

at one month Ronan loves...

his milk; he will let you know when you are not getting it into him fast enough

his brother; whenever Krew is near, Ronan is sure to turn toward his voice

to be talked to; he is his most alert when someone takes the time to conversate

the camera; Ronan was born to be a model - he already knows how to make love to the camera with his deep blue eyes, which makes his mom happy!

to be held; he sleeps his best when wrapped up in the arms of another

his baths; he falls asleep in his bath every time without fail, then coupled with a warm towel and a space heater, this boy is heaven

Ronan really is a great baby; I have said it before, but we are blessed to have two great boys. As for Krew, he is such a good big brother. He loves giving his "baby broder" kisses and asks about "Baby Ronan" right when he wakes up in the morning. Having a little brother has transformed Krew into "all boy." Lately he has been all about jumping, running, dirt, rocks and play fighting with his toys. With Ronan's eating habits and Krew's new found love of fighting.....Ronan might just turn out to be a monster...haha!!!

I am excited to see how these two turn out....As for now I will cherish the little things each month while they are still little

Yep...same little webbies as Krew

Little Details

 LOVE this little guy and every little thing about him!!!!

more pictures of ronan from one talented cousin

My cousin Lauren and her husband Andrew were able to visit from Oregon the weekend Ronan was born. Lauren is super talented....at everything, it is almost sick how talented she is and how quickly she picks things up, like photography for example. She just recently got a new camera and has already been asked to do engagements, a wedding, family and senior portraits.....so I was lucky enough to have her take some family shots before Ronan was born and then have her capture some in the hospital the next day. You should all check out her blog.....it is thelaurenstyle.blogspot.com. The link below goes to the hospital pictures, but search around because some of our family photo shoot is on there as well....oh and did I mention that she is super talented; she is usually my go to girl when it comes to fashion, hair, make-up, products, you name it, she knows it so you should  start following her because you will definitely learn a thing or two!

http://thelaurenstyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/this-is-my-cousin-alta-and-her.html

Ronan J. Bills

Ronan J. Bills

1 - 15- 2012

4:43 pm

7 lbs 8 oz

20 1/2 in

We welcomed Ronan into our family just over a week ago (can't believe a week has already gone by) and we are loving every second. Of course it is an adjustment, not only to have a newborn, but to now have two kids, however I think we are pretty blessed to have two amazing little boys. This little guy wasn't suppose to come until January 25, or 21 or sometime in February, according to some ultrasounds.....who knows....apparently the doctors weren't too sure either. Around 37 weeks the doctor ordered a non-stress because there were concerns that Ronan was too small. The tests showed an active baby and a good amount of amniotic fluid, so there was no need for an emergency induction.....the doctor just said the baby would probably be small, around 5 lbs. She also stressed that we would need to rush to the hospital when the time came because I was already pretty far along (4-5 cm dilated, and 50%+ effaced). So we went on our way a little nervous, but very excited to meet the little guy. The Thursday before Ronan was born, I woke up feeling really dizzy and light headed, which is not too big of a deal considering I have super low blood pressure during pregnancy, but I also didn't feel Ronan move as much as usual, so we called the doctor with our concerns. That night we went to Walnut Creek's labor and delivery to have another non-stress test. Again everything checked out, but there was still worry about him being a small baby. The doctor said I was definitely dilated to a 5 and 80% effaced and thought I would deliver before the weekend was over. She went ahead and scheduled an induction for Sunday morning because I as so far along and the baby was small, but she had her doubts about me making it until then. Welp, I did. We had our bags packed and walked calmly into labor and delivery Sunday morning to check in. And after 7 attempts at an I.V. (apparently I have tricky veins), I started the induction process with pitocin. Then some waiting, a little bit of pain, two attempts at an epidural (yep apparently my spine is tricky too), then some more waiting, we were ready to go. I told the nurse I felt some pressure and was ready to push. She checked me, saw some dark hair and got the doctor in there....we were ready to meet Ronan.  Thomas scrubbed up to deliver the baby (the doctors asked if he wanted to deliver Ronan, knowing he was in medical school and very interested in the whole process) and then four sets of pushes,  7 1/2 minutes later , Ronan was here (and definitely not as little as the doctors thought....who knows where he was hiding). Just like with Krew's delivery, this was another peaceful and calm experience. I am so grateful for educated doctors, kind nurses, pain relieving medication!!!, a loving husband, a supportive family and now two beautiful children.

                                                     

Best Face of 2011

I Heart Faces is asking everyone to go through their photos of 2011 and pick their best face for the year...sounds like an impossible task, but I knew exactly which face was my favorite.....I mean look at this guy, doesn't he look like a doll in this photo?? And the fact that he is announcing our baby number two (who should be here soon) makes it extra special to me. Here's to 2011; it was a good year for our family: we lived in a different country, got to travel all over Europe, announce another baby into the Bills Family, and Thomas finished the first year of medical school successfully....couldn't ask for a better year!!! Can't wait to see what 2012 brings!

This photo was entered into the I Heart Faces photo challenge this week. "Best Face of 2011" – www.iheartfaces.com

Top 10

The super hero photo of Krew was chosen as one of  the "Top 10 Cutest Kids of 2011" for I Heart Faces. I had no idea they were doing "Top 10" categories to close out 2011, so it was a pleasant surprise to see Krew's photo up on the website. It has given me a little more motivation to keep taking photos, although I think this big belly of mine has slowed me down a bit. I am excited to keep capturing Krew and soon add this little guy into the mix.