2 months and 10 days....

If there was such thing as a support group for moms whose kids are undergoing their first round of immunizations...I could have used that a few hours ago. Rhett had his 2 month well-child exam and his 2 month old shots. He is actually about a week past the 2 month mark, but we missed the window on his birthday since we were out of town for the holidays..

Here is the little guy excited for the day...


And here he is after learning where I was taking him...
The appointment started out well, Rhett weighs in at a whopping 14 pounds and 4 ounces... (glad to know those night time feedings are not in vain)..and then the mean ol' nurse came in with a tray of needles...Needless to say, it was just as hard on me as it was him, but after a good cry (me) and a dose of children's Tylenol (him), Rhett came home to eat lunch with his daddy and was all smiles..and is now sleeping off the day... and I think I will go join him.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We had a great time in New Mexico with my family and will post pics soon!

'Tis the season...

" A cheerful look brings joy to the heart..." Proverbs 15:30

That is the verse I think of when I see this photo. Porter's Aunt Emily surprised us during my pregnancy with the news that she was going to fly in his grandmother from South Carolina to meet her great-grandson. It was such a nice surprise and treat for us, since she has never been out to our home and probably couldn't have otherwise- and Rhett was going to meet such an important person in his daddy's life. I think it was equally as nice for her...she planted herself in Rhett's rocking chair placed in the living room, fed and rocked him all day long. It was definitely a special time for both of them, and so nice to visit with Aunt Emily as well. We sat around the Christmas tree, did a little shopping, bought Rhett his first Christmas ornament(s), a few books, and were even treated to our first Tree Skirt! Porter and I were also free to run errands and even go on a date! It was great to know that our son was in great hands, and that we could grab a nice dinner, a cheesy Christmas flick at the theatre and top it off with a trip to the wine bar, without preparing a diaper bag, warming a bottle, or checking the clock.








Thanks Aunt Emily, we had a great time!

Later that weekend...

Porter and I thought it would be such a trip to take Rhett to pose with this guy:



"Cowboy Kringle" down in Gruene (only in Texas). He does this Christmas picture gig every year, and we were excited to finally participate....that is until we learned upon arrival that we were #20 in line amongst screaming kids, some terrified of Jolly St. Nick (who knew?)...



... So we killed some time at the dance hall where Rhett and I took to two-stepping , while father and son preferred toe-tapping...







Finally, it was our turn....ah our first experience of pictures with Santa. Never realized how competitive I could be until I found myself almost interrupting the cute little kid in front of us, spilling her guts about her wish list to Santa so that my child could get a snapshot while he was conscious and smiling... But after a failed attempt of Rhett flying solo in the Christmas portrait, Mom and Dad were summoned by the photographer to jump in (aw, twist our arms) and try to get the little guy to at least pretend to be interested.... So here it is:
"Hallelujah everybody say CHEESE: Merry Christmas from the FAM-U-LY..."

Here it goes!

So I have been putting off blogging, it downright intimidates me-but I have come to the conclusion that this must be the best way to keep family and friends "posted" on the lives of Los Robinsons (that means, "The Robinsons" as Porter would quip.) The past 1 1/2 months have been a whirlwind- beginning with the birth of our first born and new love, Rhett, and all adventures / adjustments that followed. From an October birth, visits from loved ones from South Carolina and our family nearby, celebrating birthdays and holidays and having fun at home: here is what we have been up to in a barrage of photos!

Trying to smile for the camera between contractions the evening of October 18th...

William Rhett arrives on October 19th with an arm stretched to his mom- oh this was my favorite moment of the whole birth!

Could not have made it through the delivery without my hubby, my coach!

First family photo, and yes I know...the eyebrows..

Proud grandparents, siblings and a few of our friends that came to visit:

Nana anxiously waiting for her first grandson!

Rhett's great grandmother who flew all the way to Texas just to hold and rock her grandson to sleep!

Porter's parents came for the birth and are posing with him with the pumpkin costume they brought!

Sarah and Jeff Anderson meet us in the hospital...

Rhett and his Uncle too-cool- Coleman watching the Texas game from the back deck...

Our good friends Kristi and Stephanie taking turns holding the new man in their lives..

Our friend Amy Taylor from New Braunfels...

Lindsey and her son Luke joined us for dinner on one of our first nights home..

Our good friend Dr. Matt Bayless already dropping his dental advice...

Rhett LOVES to sleep on his company..especially our friend Jill in from McAllen

Uncle Bill "U-B" and Rhett almost shared a birthday...(I tried..)

Papa Mike

Auntie Em in from Indiana!

Cousin Ellie and Aunt Kate pose on the front porch with us

Uncle Tyler paid us a visit over thanksgiving!

Even Dabo Swinney, Clemson's head football coach paid Rhett a visit via "Honorary" Athletic Scholarship he sent to him in the mail!

Last but not least... snapshots some of my favorite moments of our first few weeks home...

Rhett and his final weigh in...8 pounds 15 ounces!

Tyler and Porter on their way out for a Thanksgiving Hunt. Can you tell who's who?

EXHAUSTED after the following two costume changes on Halloween...



Rhett in his adorable Pooh Pajamas..thanks Kristi B.!

...just sweet...

Rhett's first photo shoot..he did so well!

Still does not care for those sink baths...

our attempt at a an improv family pic.

Ellie not too sure about her cousin and why we thought she could pose and hold her new born cousin at the same time..?

One of my best buds Julie pays us a visit with her adorable twin girls.

...like father like son...

Rhett locked in a stare with his grandad and the first of three generations of 'William Robinsons.'

Relaxing with mom after a DELISH Thanksgiving dinner...if I do say so myself

with Nana...sweet...

our friend and veteran mom giving us a crash course in baby wearing and swaddling after a rough first night home from the hospital

Uncle Cheo and dad watching the game while cousins meet..

rhett was not a happy camper after I SQUEEZED him into this outfit ...needless to say this won't make the Christmas card

exploring his crib and nursery...

proud mom...

proud dad...

Auntie Em helping Rhett with his gassy tummy...

just sweet...

Whew! I did it! Maybe a few crooked pictures...some out of order and some missing captions... but I think I got it down... More to come!!