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This baby swing was actually given to Caitlyn when we were expecting her.  She did not care for it at all.  We used it maybe 2-3 times.  I felt so bad to have a beautiful brand new swing that we did not use.  Well, now I dont have to feel bad anymore.  Micah LOVES it.  He slept in it for 2 hours yesterday in the middle of our living room with all the hubbub of noise around.  

Caitlyn got for Christmas a Water Baby.  If you have never seen a water baby before...they are neat.  They are filled with water to make them feel real.  We decided to get the baby out and compare Baby Ruby to Micah.  You can see the size difference...but what amazed us...Baby Ruby was heavier than Micah.  

This picture was taken about 30 minutes to an hour after we got home on Wednesday.  It took Caitlyn a short while to be alright with Micah being home.  I think it was because she had just gotten up from a nap and needed a small snack...cause after all that happened...she was thrilled that he was here.  She constantly told us over and over how excited and glad she was that Micah was here.

My Two Beautiful Children

Micah is Here!!!

Ok, the long anticipated day was here yesterday.  Micah arrived at 5:23 pm.  We started pushing at 5:00...so he came out quick and easy.  The time leading up to the "arrival" was not fun.  My blood pressure was WAY low, so I was very lethargic all day.  No partying with this expected delivery like we did when we were waiting for Caitlyn to arrive.  (Thank you to our family who was here supporting us yesterday.  And momma for you to just sit calmly in my room while I rested was very peaceful and calming for me, thank you.)  I rested and slept as best I could.  Finally when the time came for Micah to arrive, we had about 4 pushing sessions and  here he was.  He was 7 lbs and 2 oz.  at 20 1/2 inches.  One pound lighter than Caitlyn and 1/2 inch shorter.  My doctor, Dr. Jon Rawson was amazing.  I will recommend him to EVERYONE.  We were so BLESSED to have him deliver.  It could not have gone any better.  One precious thing my doctor did at the very end was get everyone in the room to join him in singing Happy Birthday.  Very sweet moment.  

Caitlyn was not too sure of Micah yesterday.  Caitlyn was the very first in the room to welcome Micah.  I think she was concerned that he was alright.  He was crying and of course had the usual medicine on his face...didn't look too normal as far as she was concerned.  But she warmed up to him and in the end was finally ok with giving him a kiss goodbye before she went home.  She had LOTS of questions for daddy when he went home last night to get some overnight things before returning to be with me.  Daniel was wonderful.  I dont know how else to put that into words.  He was amazing and very helpful.  I know people expect the husband to of course be helpful.  BUT, he was more than that.  He surpassed my every expectation and then some.  I am blessed that I was the woman to snag him.  

I also want to give "kudos" to my sister in law, Lindsay.  Thank you SO much for taking care of our home and my "angel baby" Caitlyn.  You have helped us out more than you know.  Thank you and we love you.

We do have some pictures from yesterday, but they are the usual first day pictures.  So we will take some more today, where he looks more pink and cuddly and I will post those soon.  

Thank you to everyone who kept us in your prayers...I can tell that they were definitely heard.  We love all you guys and cherish everyone of our friendships with you.  We are blessed and are truly thankful.

Tomorrow is the BIG day

Ok, here I am at 38 1/2 weeks.  Tomorrow is the big day...Hopefully Micah is as excited to meet us tomorrow as we are to meet him.  

Woodlands Point Community Church Staff Christmas Party

(FYI...I thought a post went through, but apparently it was only saved as a draft.  So realizing that...I quickly posted it.  I think you will enjoy it.  Scroll down and watch the Merry Christmas video)

This year has been a wonderful year.  God has continued to surprise and bless us with things that I could not even begin to imagine to happen.  This year our church started and opened it's doors, Woodlands Point Community Church.  We LOVE and are blessed to have this church and the friendships that have begun because of it.  We love you guys and cherish our friendships that we have made. 

(This picture is of our very FIRST staff Christmas dinner party.  We look forward to this coming year and what amazing changes and opportunities that are heading our way.)

Tribute to Caitlyn's First 3 1/2 Years

Daniel did an amazing thing for me...he made a beautiful slide show/video of Caitlyn's first 3 1/2 years.  There are so many people who love Caitlyn and we wish could be part of this video...but due to my lack of picture taking at times...we have missed those opportunities.  I'm Sorry.

This is our tribute to Caitlyn before our son, Micah joins us.  Enjoy and grab yourself a box of tissues, we have already used all of ours.  :)

What blows me away is that it feels like 3 1/2 years has flown by...but when you look at all these pictures...so much happened within these years.  We had a blast Caitlyn baby and we look forward to MANY more years with you.  

We love you!  

Mommy & Daddy

Cousins are fun to have at the Mall

Here is Caitlyn with one of her favorite people, her cousin Sarah.

Sweet girls...you would never think that they could be mischievous from the look of this picture. 

This is more the look of two cute girls who "aren't up to something"...hehe

I got a camera for Christmas!!!

YEA!!!

Guess what...I got a camera for Christmas this year.  YEA!!!  A beautiful camera that I LOVE.  I LOVE it.  Also, I can download pictures onto this computer quickly so that my blogs are up to date.  :)  I wish I could take a picture of my camera for you to see it...but since I cant...here is a picture of it from the internet.  :)  YEA!!!!!

Micah's Room

Ok, here goes...Drum Roll Please...

Here is Micah's Room>>>

Micah's first night light:  (he got it for Christmas)

Micah's Crib and AWESOME baseball rug that his daddy found.
Micah's room, view from the bedroom door.

See the bookshelf to the left...the pictures below show what is on each shelf.

Top Shelf:  See that cabbage patch kid...that belonged to Daniel when he was a little boy, the Astros outfit and all.  :)  A baseball mitt, ball and SWEAT BAND, a gift from Christmas.  :)  The framed shadow box with 5 real baseball cards was given to us as a gift from a dear friend.  She worked hard on it and it turned out great.  I love the lamp, a great find at Target.  :)

Second shelf:  Two framed baseball cards that belonged to Daniel growing up.  A signed Nolan Ryan baseball given to us from one of Daniel's good friends.  And an orange Astros stocking cap.
Bottom shelf:  this shelf contains the books we have for Micah.  A radio/cd player and a picture frame, ready for Micah's picture.  Notice the two baseballs...the bigger one on the left is a bank from Hobby Lobby...LOVE that place.  The smaller baseball is a SIGNED baseball from everyone on the team in 1980 something.  :)  Actually, it is a signed ball from Daniel's baseball team when he was a little boy...love it.  :) 
So here is his room...we are ready and waiting for you Micah.  :)

Merry Christmas

You may have to turn your computer up.

Merry Christmas

Love , The Pratts

Gingerbread House pt 2

Here is the final project from my two sweeties!