Connor & "Kenzie's" Play Time......

Connor is such a trooper....He's starting to share his precious playmat with his little sister. She's not quite sure about this whole play thing yet as she likes to be held....but soon she will be playing with her big brother and stealing his toys!!!! What a blessing children are!!!!

Lovebug Hugs,
Lori

Climbing The Mountain To Better Health......

We're not there yet, but we are definitely climbing the mountain toward better health around here. Connor is still not feeling well, and Randy and I are still sniffling and coughing. Mackenzie is doing well, but we are concerned that she may be getting a slight cold. She's been very fussy, with watery eyes and little sneezes. How we pray that we can all beat this soon. Thanks for continued prayers.

Lovebug Hugs,
Lori

My Oh My, Little Bug's Got The Crud Too!!!!

Well, it's official......Daddy and Mama gave Little Bug the same awful crud that we have. Poor little guy.....Daddy took him in to the doctor today and sure enough, he's fighting off the same thing we have. Thankfully, Randy is nearing the end, but Lori is still feeling lousy!!!! Mackenzie is fairing quite well at the moment!!! We seriously need health to cover our home soon!!!! This is the worst sickness that we have seen in years (baring Little Bug's last year in the hospital)!!! We really look forward to having more visitors and Connor can't wait to show off his new little sister. Plus, Little Bug would love to have visitors come and play with him so he can show off his new found skill of rolling over!!!!

By the way, Mackenzie has a website that was provided by the hospital. It is now available for viewing and comments for 120 days. Please feel free to visit at :
http://www.growingfamily.com/webnursery/babypage.asp?URLID=7Y6S4P7H3G
(Simply copy and paste the entire yellow portion above into the address line of your browser and press go!) To leave a message for Mackenzie please scroll down to the "Add Your Message" section, click on it and enter our last name (Robertson) and leave a message to be printed out for Mackenzie's baby book. Thanks!!!

Continued prayers for better health are certainly appreciated!!! Thanks so much for all your love!!!

Lovebug Hugs,
Lori

Sickness Has Descended......

Unfortunately the happy Robertson home as been smitten with sickness. Randy came down with a terrible cold last Friday that put him out of commission for nearly 5 days. During that time it was passed to Grandma Nanny Milliren and Aunt Kathy who were here helping us get transitioned. Last night Lori got hit hard with the same thing and now Daddy is left to play Mr. Mom. This cold and flu is AWFUL!!!!!!!!!! Chills, sweats, fever, cough and running nose on top of serious body aches. Not a good combination for trying to get nursing down with a new baby and care for Little Bug. Randy is doing an AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to personally say THANK YOU to him for rising to the occasion and giving me some time to recoup and sleep. He has been caring for both children last night and today and he brings little Mackenzie Joy into me every time she needs a feeding. I am blessed beyond measure to have Randy here with me. Praise the Lord he is not out flying a trip. I don't know how I would do it. Please say extra prayers that our two little angels will not be stricken with the same thing. We appreciate all your comments and loving words of congratulations for Mackenzie. She is doing great and is getting more beautiful each day. We have pictures to post of Easter, but you'll understand the delay in getting them up. Little Bug is still trying to figure out what that high pitched cry is in the house, but generally, he is adjusting quite well. As any new parent bringing home baby #2 we worry that we're not giving Connor enough attention, but chances are he is definitely getting plenty of love!!!!

We covet your prayers for healing in our home!!!!
Lovebug Hugs,
Lori

Sleepy, Sleepy Time.....

Little Sweet Pea sleeping on the couch......


Mackenzie Joy taking a sweet little nap with her hand curled under her cheek on Easter afternoon!!!!

Aren't sleeping baby pictures the best?????

Lovebug Hugs,
Little Bug, Daddy, Mama and Mackenzie Joy

Welcome To The Family Mackenzie Joy Robertson...

Before we begin Little Bug's Journey with his new sister, we have to apologize for the delay in posting and the order of the pictures. We have so many memories that we want to share that the order got kinda messed up. But before we begin Little Bug would like to introduce you to someone..........



Hi Everybody, I'd like to introduce you to my new baby sister....Mackenzie Joy!!! I already know that I love her (or so my Daddy and Mama say I do!!!)

Daddy and Mama say I have to tell you all the specifics about Mackenzie's birth or else the women who look at the blog will be wanting more info.....So here goes.......
We all thought that Daddy and Mama were going to the hospital first thing on Monday morning to be induced for the delivery of our new baby, but our new baby had a mind of her own. Mama started feeling "funny" at 2am on Monday morning and told Daddy that she thought they needed to go to the hospital. Daddy didn't really believe Mama so they went back to bed until about 3am when Mama was moaning really bad. The contractions were coming every minute or so and Mama could barely get out of bed. So the mad dash began as they tried to get out the door to the hospital. Mama was frustrated because she couldn't find time between 1 minute contractions to put on her makeup and curl her hair. Daddy was doddling because he still thought there was lots of time to get out the door. At 3:30am Mama's water broke and she was really in lots of pain. She finally got to the car, but Daddy was still not ready to go. Daddy and Mama finally left the house at 3:53am and they sped down the hill to Auburn Regional Medical Center. They arrived at the hospital ER entrance at 4:02 and Daddy put Mama in a wheelchair and got her up to the family birth center on the 3rd floor. They checked Mama into her room at 4:09 and she was dilated to a 4 and Mama was asking for something for the pain. They said that the epidural was coming, but Mama knew it wasn't going to be soon enough. Daddy left to go back down and park the car and Mama kept telling that nurse that she had to push. The nurse kept saying, "No, It's not time to push.....Just breathe!!" "BREATHE", Mama said, "I need to scream because it hurts so bad...." The hospital was definitely not ready for this surprise delivery and so when the doctor walked into the room (who wasn't even Mama's doctor) he actually yelled at her and told her to stop screaming or she was going to hurt herself. He even snapped his fingers in her face.....that was mean!!!!! Daddy walked back in the room as Mama was telling the nurse and doctor that she had to push and they checked and she had dilated from a 4 to a 9 in 10 minutes. 3-4 pushes later the doctor said, "You have a beautiful baby girl!!!" She was born at 4:29am so we were only in the room for 20 minutes. Pretty dramatic story for a little girl, but Daddy and Mama say it was all worth it!!! She was born April 2nd, 2007 and she weighed in at 8 pounds 2 ounces, 20 1/2 inches long with lots of dark hair. So there's the story.....Now here's the pictures.....Once again, sorry they are not in good order, but at least they are here.


Mackenzie Joy trying on Mama's dedication bonnet that was worn 37 years ago.


Today, April 5th, 2007 was a major milestone for me.......I rolled over, unassisted, for the very first time. You would have thought that Daddy and Mama had won the lottery because there was clapping and fan fair like you wouldn't believe!!! Yeah for me!!!!! I'm growing more and more every day. Hey, by the way, did Daddy and Mama ever tell everyone that I also have two teeth now. Yup, that's right, I have chompers and I love to bite things!!!! Ok, now back to Mackenzie Joy.....


Here is Mackenzie getting snuggled with Grandma Robertson on the night we came home from the hospital.


Daddy and Mama and Grandma Nanny and Little Bug leaving the hospital with "Kenzie Joy". Daddy thought it was just hilarious that he found the biggest wheelchair possible for Mama to sit in on the way out. Mama didn't think that was so funny at all!!!!


Here comes Daddy with the car seat for Mackenzie. Hey, I used to sit in that thing......But now I have a bigger car seat that is way more comfortable.


Just home from the hospital and Mama is holding Mackenzie Joy at the computer because Mama wants to take a look at the blog.


Daddy and Mackenzie just after coming home.


Mackenzie Joy wrapped up like a little "Sweet Pea". That's what Mama is calling her!!!


Me and Mama playing the "Bop, Bop, Bop" game!!!!! She says it, then I say it.....You get the drift, right???


Daddy and Mama say that my little sister is going to take a litte time away from me.....Hey, does that mean we won't go flyin' around the house as much????? When can I send her back????


Aaaawwwwhhhhhh...............You mean I can't send her back???????? What???????????


Mackenzie says, "Heeeee Heeeeee........That's right Big Brother, you can't send me back!!!"
Oh man.........I've got a lot of adjusting to do.......I really do have to get used to sharing Daddy and Mama!!! BUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!


Leaving Mama's hospital room #336 to go home with our new baby girl.


Daddy and Mama and Mackenzie with Doctor Bigler. He was the doctor who was supposed to deliver Mackenzie, but he couldn't get there in time.


Daddy's feeding Mama breakfast because she was nursing Mackenzie and just as this picture snapped the pancake with syrup on it fell right in the middle of Mama's hand.....Hee Hee Daddy and Mama are funny folks!!!


The Happy Robertson Family!!!!


What a beautiful family I have.....I love being the big brother.


Mackenzie Joy has already developed a personality....Look, She's actually puckering up for a kiss from Mama!!!


Hee Hee.....I think she just laughed out loud!!!


Mackenzie Joy and Grandpa John...I think this makes 19 grand kids for Grandpa and Grandma Robertson (I'll have to check on that, but I'm pretty sure that's right!!)


Our friends Duke and Shawn came to see the new baby at the hospital and they thought she was just the cat's meow!!! Just look at them....They already adore her!!!


Here's the gang.....Duke and Shawn and the Babcock's...Mark, Racquel, Taylor, Sydnee and another friend!!! Thanks for visiting my baby sister....


Mama introducing Mackenzie Joy to her Mama.....That's my Grandma Nanny!!!!


Mackenzie Joy snuggling with Grandpa Bruce...Mackenzie is Grandpa and Grandma Nanny Milliren's second granddaughter!!!


Daddy and Mama having their first picture taken with my new sister!!!


Daddy's holding Mackenzie Joy's 1st "Birth" day party.....Ding Dongs......Compliments of Auntie Maureen!!!


Daddy catching a little cat nap with Mackenzie......I love it when Daddy takes little naps like that with me. Hey, I hope those naps aren't going to stop......


Mama couldn't wait to get Mackenzie's first bath done so she could put her in her own clothes and put girly things in her hair!!!!


Even though Daddy and Mama never looked at the results from the Amnio, Mama knew in her heart of hearts that this baby was going to be a girl. She knew from the start that I was going to be a boy too......She says that Mama's have something called intuition.....I guess she was right on the money!!!!


Mama was prepared for a little girl with lots of pink clothes and bows!!!! Hey, isn't she cute!!


Actually, she's way more than cute....She's gorgeous!!!!


Mackenzie Joy's first visitor....Auntie Maureen!!!


Daddy and Mama the night before Mackenzie Joy was born. They had dinner out at the same restaurant they ate at the night before I was born, Auguri Italian Restaurant in Auburn.


This picture was taken of Daddy and Mama just 10 minutes after Mackenzie Joy was born!!


Mama and Mackenzie having a little bonding time!!!


Daddy's having his first little talk with my new baby sister. I remember my first talk from Daddy.....He told me all about our family and all about how much he loved me....I'm sure he's telling "Kenzie" the very same things.


Mama and Mackenzie having their first nap together.....Mama has a picture of me and her just like this!!!!!

Well, there you have it.....My new little sister, Mackenzie Joy Robertson in all her glory. More info and pictures to come, but for now, I think we all need a little rest!!!!

Lovebug Hugs From,
Little Bug, Mackenzie Joy and Daddy and Mama!!!!

GOTCHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mama got Daddy good today.........It was early afternoon and she waited for just the right moment....and she exclaimed, "Honey, my water just broke!!" Daddy hurried in to find Mama and there she was saying that her water had broken and it was time to go the hospital. Daddy looked dumb-founded and said, "Really???!!!" And Mama said, "Nope, April Fools!!!!!" Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee!!!!! Mama had such a good laugh, I though for sure she was going to have the baby right then and there!!!

Anyway, everything is fine around here today. Mama and Daddy are taking it easy preparing for the big day tomorrow......Baby's coming!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited to be a big brother, or at least Mama keeps telling me to be excited. I'm not quite sure how things are going to change around here, but I keep hearing Daddy and Mama talk about how they're worried about me feeling left out. I don't know how that could possibly happen because they pay so much attention to me, but maybe this Big Brother thing is something I should be worried about. Nah, on second thought, even if there are big changes around here I know one thing to be true about my Daddy and Mama, they have so much love it runs out their ears......so I'm not worried. It will be fun to see how I handle my new duties.

I better go for now, I'm waiting for Grandma Nanny to come watch me so Daddy and Mama can go out to dinner. They're going to the same restaurant that they went to the night before I was born. They're such saps!!!!!! Oh well, I like 'em that way!!!! We'll be posting information on the new bug-a-boo before you know it, so stay close to the blog, OK.

Lovebug Hugs,
Little Bug

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As you can see our day.....30 March....started out with breakfast in bed for Mommy.....cause it's her birthday....hey I thought only I had birthdays....grownup don't have birthday's do they????

Daddy and I planned a few little suprises for Mommy cause we love her soooo much!!!!!! She got to blow out the candles on her "Cinnabon".....open some great cards from Daddy and me and the whole family! I got Mommy a "Starbucks card".....I don't really know why? ... its not even a toy!!!!!...but a little card....Oh well... And we sang our "Happy Birthday" song to her too....Daddy played the guitar and I sang....ba..ba..ba...ba....you get the drift right? Oh and what came next I really love........


.....Mommy and Daddy doting all over me!!!!!!! They keep telling me to milk it for all its worth cause on Monday..2 Apr 2007 I'm gonna be a big brother!!!!! I don't know what that really means yet....????? but this doting thing better not stop or somebodies gonna be in big doo doo!!!...cause I love all this attention!!!!!....


.......ok so what's a little guy to do when you party so hard....Whew...I'm pooped...this looks like a good spot to take a nap!!!! Mommy I'll say a little prayer for you too Ok cause I know your tummy hurts OK.....

....Oh look Mommy's at it again...more party time. Daddy took Mama out for dinner while Grammy and Gramps played with me and when they got back it was time for the cake and presents....I like this part the best!!!!!!


Mama even let me help blow out "ALL" the candles.....she doesnt' want me to tell you how old she is........girls are funny that way?????

We had a fun day but most of all Me and Daddy just want Mommy to know how much we love her.......Happy Birthday Momma!!!!!!!

Lovebug Hugs and lots of kisses too.....from Me and Daddy!!!!!!

The Latest...............

Yesterday was the day to go back in to the doctor to check up on the baby and on the blood pressure issue. Unfortunately, blood pressure was sky rocketing 196/101!!!!!!!!!!! Yikes!!!!!!!!! Needless to say, they sent me right over to the hospital for the non stress test and, once again, baby was doing just fine and after 3 hours on the monitor the blood pressure finally came down, way down 113/50!!! How's that for recovery!!!! I am dialated to a 2 and having contractions every 7 minutes or so!!!! Baby is definately ready to come and meet the family!!

So the bottom line is this............they sent me home from the hospital on my own recognisance to rest and relax and lay low until Monday morning at 6AM when they will induce labor and we will have the baby sometime Monday afternoon!! WHEW!!!!!!!!! Good thing I went through my nesting stage about 3 weeks ago and everything is ready and prepared and we are anxious to meet our new little bundle of love!!!!!! So that's the story!!! We will keep posting until Monday and then hopefully we will be able to post pictures of the new baby sometime Monday evening or Tuesday depending on how things go!!!! Thanks for all your prayers.

Lovebug Hugs,
Lori

Bed Rest????????????

Well, today was a bit of an adventure for Mama. It was check-up day with the doctor for new baby and of all days, Mama's blood pressure was a little high. So the doctor that was filling in for the regular doc sent her over to the hospital for something called a non stress test. The hospital said that the baby looked great and was very active, but Mama's blood pressure only came down when she was resting. So, the hospital sent her home with strict bed rest orders. Now I don't know about you, but that doesn't sound too fun to me and I think Mama's pretty upset about it too. She goes to see the doc next Thursday and hopefully things will be looking up, but for now she is going to have to rest, rest, rest. I don't really know how she's going to do that because I'm really a handful these days. I don't like to stay in one place. I like to go flying around the house and I like to move around from place to place. We'll just see about this bed rest thing Mama. I'll try to be good, but I think we're going to have to break the rules every now and then and get out of bed!!!! We'll keep you posted!!!

Lovebug Hugs,
Little Bug

Update On The Baby!!!!

Well we're 20 days and counting to the due date of Itty Bitty Bug-a-boo!!! Mama is hoping that baby comes early as the miserable moments of pregnancy have set in. Swollen feet & ankles, tiny bladder, humongous tummy and no sleep.....not the ingredients for the most happy woman in the world. I'm trying very hard not to complain, but I am definitely hoping for an early delivery. My doctor, however, thinks that this baby will be right on time. So far no dilation and no baby in sight at the moment. Plus, our doctor is going wild pig and boar hunting in Texas until the 29th of the month so he asked me to just lay low and wait for his return and then we could talk about having this baby. UUUUUGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

So, the waiting game is on. We'll keep you all posted on baby and how we're doing with the waiting in the coming days. Thanks for your continued prayers for energy and rest during these miserable and long days!!!! I guess we shouldn't look at them as miserable because we have such an exciting outcome to look forward to........God give us the strength to endure!!!!!

Lovebug Hugs,
Lori

Daddy's Birthday Surprise!!!!!!!

Shhhhhhhh....... Daddy doesn't know it yet but he has a big surprise coming up, so Momma told me to help get him all cleaned up and to shave, so that when he comes downstairs ???????

SURPRISE......WOW look at all the food and the presents.....Dad... Moms pretty cool huh????

..and guess what?.... Mommy did all that with my little sister or brother????? in her tummy...it's been real hard for her to move around lately but she sure did good for Daddy's birthday.....Mommy.... just between you and me..... I don't think Daddy know's how good he has it with a fantastic wife like you!!!!! :-) Daddy I know you love her but I want you to know that I love her too OK.......

Wow Dad, you sure got a lot a presents I think I'm gonna have to show you how to open these OK.......but


......maybe we should just eat first OK !!!!! Momma's been cookin all day for you Dad.... and she made all your favorite stuff!!!.... look Dad....baby back ribs...those little red spuds with that gooey good stuff all over'em and garlic bread and beans. Oh and Dad ya can't forget the "creme bruleaaaaa"....Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Daddy I think I need a bite right now OK!!! Remember Dad don't eat too much or your tummy will start to look like Mommy's ha-ha :-)

Lovebug hugs
"Littlebug"