Birth Story and Pix!!

Yup! Ryker is here! And a little earlier than expected too! Here is the story....

At about 10pm on Sat. I started to have contractions. I really just thought they would go away. But about an hour later they were 1.5 min. apart and I was in PAIN! I told Mike that it was time to go to the hospital. We got to the hospital around 12:30 or so....
They gave me a shot to try and stop the contractions, but they only made them 3 min. apart. After about 30 min. of being monitored the nurse came in and said that they were going to prep me for a C-Section and that the Dr. was already on his way! We were completely shocked. Ryker isn't due until the 28th. I wasn't ready! My mom wasn't here yet! We didn't even have a camera! Within 10 min. of being told this....I was getting my spinal and shortly after....Ryker was born!

It was a crazy and wonderful night! Luckily...My wonderful sis Holly made it just in time to take some pictures for us. Thanks Holly!!!

Enjoy the pics!

Announcing the arrival of Ryker Cole Wheat

Danielle wanted me to let everyone know that their little boy, Ryker, was born early this morning (3:01 to be exact) by cesarean. Mom and baby (and dad) are doing well. He was 6lbs 10oz and 18 inches long...and he's darling!!
More pictures to come, I'm sure!

-Holly

Happy Birthday Hunter!!

Alright....I still can't believe that Hunter is 3!!! What happened to that sweet little baby of mine? All of a sudden he doesn't need his mommy anymore! I guess I should be happy that he is so independent. But couldn't he have done it a slower?
So, all Hunter really wanted for his birthday was a big boy bike. And of course....we didn't want to let him down. He LOVES his bike! He even says Good night to it before bed! He's been out on it everyday....and has mastered it already. Here are some pictures from his little family party. Enjoy! Oh....and there are also 2 new blogs under the pics....so keep scrolling!

Hunter HATES to be the center of attention! So, it was hard to get any good pictures.

This was the only toy I could get him to show the camera. He's my little bashful boy!

And of course.....THE BIKE! It was raining outside...but we bundled him up and let him ride outside!

Daddy spent time making him a little race car cake....Cute huh?!

And this is Hunter's favorite part of turning 3.... The Cake!!! Yummy!

Camp Williams

Recently, we had the chance to go over to Camp Williams and get a special tour. Ron (Mike's brother) is in the National Guard and was able to show us around. His Sgt. was AWESOME and let us go pretty much anywhere and touch anything we wanted! Hunter had a blast in the tanks and playing with all the different guns. And of course....Mike was just as excited! He must have spent a good 30 min. in the tank trying to figure out how everything worked. :)

Thanks Ron!

Uncle Chippy and Hunter playing in the gun safe.

Mike playing in one of the many tanks! He was in Heaven!

These are some of the tanks we got to check out. The each had a name painted on the side. This one is "Rolling Thunder" and the one next to it is "The Punisher".

Hunter's favorite part was all the buttons he could push!

Like Father....Like Son.....

Zoo Time!!

For Hunter's birthday this year, his Uncle Chippy decided to treat him to a day at the Zoo. Now...we have taken Hunter there before...but it's been about a year or so. Needless to say....Hunter was THRILLED! He had so much fun! But I think his favorite was the Choo Choo Ride....and the ice cream. That's my boy! Anyways....here are some fun pictures. Thanks Uncle Chippy!

What a sweet smile....

Of course....I had to throw in one picture of Mike and Ron acting like they are 3! But they look cute huh?!

This is a forced smile from Hunter. He wouldn't smile...so I promised his ice cream...and this is the smile I got!

Hunter loved the snakes!

Finally an Update!!

Alright....I know it's been A LONG time! And I really have no excuse....so....here's a little update and I'll try to do better in the future!

I'm still very pregnant! I'm scheduled for a C-Section on the 28th. But I'm not sure if I'll make it that far. I struggle daily with contractions...it's more obnoxious than anything.

And my two WONDERFUL friends threw me an incredible baby shower! I was so surprised! And I got so many things that I needed. I finally feel ready for Ryker to come.

Mike is now working for Dollar Financial as a collector. He's the reason people screen their phone calls! But he actually enjoys it and does very well. But wanna hear the best part??? He's home everyday by 3pm!! How awesome is that???

Hunter is getting bigger everyday. I can't believe that he will be 3 in a matter of 2 weeks. Where did my baby go? He's almost potty trained and thinks he's already 10. But he's SO excited to be a big brother. He talks about Ryker all the time and can't wait to play XBOX with him!

Okay....I'm sure I left things out....but Greys Anatomy is on tonight and I'm dying to see what happens!! I know...I'm a dork! But here are some pictures from the last couple months. Enjoy!