Thursday, May 24, 2012

3 Years

James and I celebrated our 3-year anniversary this week.  3 years ago today I got to marry the most incredible man I've ever met.  It was a gorgeous sunny Seattle weekend and we couldn't have imagined a more perfect weekend of celebrating with family and friends. 

We celebrated our anniversary by going out on a date night to the John Howie steak restaurant.  For those of you who live in the area, you MUST go to this restaurant if you've never been.  It's SO GOOD!  Definitely a special occasion place though as it's pretty pricey.  Thanks to Barb and Jay for babysitting so we could enjoy this special night and celebrate. 

James and I like to follow the traditional anniversary gift ideas every year.  The traditional gift for 3 years is leather.  James got some new UGG leather slippers and I got a beautiful black leather purse.  James also surprised me with a gorgeous necklace with an emerald pendant and a white gold N initial.  Emerald is Nathan's birthstone and the N obviously stands for Nathan.  It was my "push" present as my sister-in-law called it--basically my gift for going through labor.  What a thoughtful husband!

James you are the greatest husband and father.  God has truly blessed me with you in my life and I can't wait to continue on this life adventure with you for 50+ more years!  I love you so much my best friend and true soul mate!

Thursday, May 17, 2012

He's Here!

Our beautiful son Nathan James Spaulding was born on May 10, 2012 at 6:11pm at Overlake Hospital.  He was 8 lbs. 3 oz and was 20 inches long.  We can't believe he's finally here and we're just mesmerized with him so far!  Every day is definitely an adventure and something new to learn.  But we're having lots of fun being parents.  As you might expect, keeping up on normal life is a little challenging right now.  I barely have time to check email.  So blog posts might be few and far between, but I'm going to try and post when I can so we can have it for memories.  Here are some photos from Nathan's first week.  He's 1 week old today!!!  It's already moving fast!

Proud Papa!

Family anxiously waiting to meet little Nathan

So blessed and happy!

Meeting my little guy for the first time

We love when he makes this face!

We call this the doughnut face

Meeting Grampa

Meeting Gramma Barb

Meeting Nana and Pops

Auntie Becca and Gavin

Time to go home from the hospital!

Using his rocker chair for the first time

Celebrating Mother's Day

First stroller ride!

Visit from Auntie Kristine

He loves to curl up on Papa's chest

Visit from Jesse and Heidi--Nathan's godparents

Aunties Heidi and Leslie

First time using a binkie--helps soothe him during diaper changes