Sweet Baby Boy

Rubbing his sleepy face
It's a boy!! And he isn't modest

So this is the little foot that keeps kicking me..

Today was the big day!! And how exciting it was... God finally revealed to us our sweet baby boy. After many minutes of looking at his heart, brain, spinal cord, etc.. Sarah (our ultrasound technician) finally told us that is was impossible to hide. There was my little boy... laying in all of his glory.. legs spread wide open! Josh of course, is not suprised that it was obviously visable 

(make of that what you will), I had to laugh...

As usual, I always have a funny story that I have to tell after we have an ultrasound... After sucking his thumb.. pulling on his umbilical cord.. and playing with his feet... Our baby boy decided to wrap his little hands around his little boy parts and hold them for a few minutes.. Josh smiled from ear to ear.. I turned a little red... already trying to embarrass mommy.. Boys will be boys.

And to remind us that he is the boss... as soon as Josh went to get my parents to come in and see his son... Little bug rolled over on his tummy and crossed his legs... but this time.. all it took was a little poking and prodding on my stomach.. and he opened up for a few more seconds..

Then he yawned and fell asleep... What a wonderful afternoon... I am so in love my house full of boys.

Roberson & James Family Photo Shoot!

Our Family

Carrying HIGH Carrying LOW

We love you so much little bug...Hard to believe you'll be here soon.

Love is a beautiful expression... What a blessing


No other place to put your hand huh Bert?

My Belly is BIGGER than YOURS

Laughter makes the "sunshine" bright..Jennifer,Bert, and their sunshine

Part of the enjoyment of being pregnant with some of your best friends is watching each other grow! I can't imagine enjoying being pregnant more with anyone other than Jennifer. With the funny comparisons of baby bellies and sharing stories, I am sure this is just the beginning of a long road of fun. After church on Sunday, we decided it would be fun to take a few Easter pictures. The best part about doing this, is next year, instead of bellies.. it will be babies dressed in their outfits for their first Easter. I can't wait! Our husbands, Josh & Bert, constantly keep me laughing... You can look at their faces and tell how happy and excited they are... We have only just begun! So here is a look into our Roberson-James Easter Family Photo Shoot 2009.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone! Today is an important holiday, not because of the treats and egg hunts, but because of the real reason behind today. We need to remember the resurection of Christ and look to today as a new beginning. For some who have had a rough start to their year, or maybe just a life they dont feel completely fulfilled in, now is the time to start over. Think of today as your "get out of jail" free card, or as the day you get to "pass Go".

Church was wonderful as it usually is. Steve gave a great sermon full of lessons that we should all take to heart. The best point that I took from today was "Long walk, part of gift"... this came from a story about a little boy that had given a gift to a missionary, a shell from a beach far away. When she asked the little boy about this shell, he told her, "Long walk, part of gift". This is exactly how we should think of Jesus' journey for us. A long walk... of hurt, pain, and suffering.. that eventually led to crucifixion... and this is, part of our gift from him. Forgiveness, faith, and love...A few things that I surely have needed today. When things come up that we don't understand.. or things that we question.. It's important to remember that it is out of our control.. and simply place them in God's hands. People make decisions that we can't always figure out, decisions that to us, seem selfish and un-waranted.. but once again, God will protect and heal all. Afterall, it is his will that is done...

What a wonderful gift we receive.. and it fits nicely amongst the chocolate bunnies and easter eggs that we find in our baskets.

Today marks week 17 of our pregnancy.. almost half-way there!! It's very exciting, especially feeling our little bug float and move around... reminds me that I'm truely not alone.. I enjoy having a little friend with me at all times. Next monday, April 20th, we will try to find out what little gift God has sent us, and if this gift will come wrapped in a pink or blue bow! But it's up to the little one to cooperate. Maybe this time, God will decide it is time... but if not... We will still be all smiles..

Since this is a gift from God... it doesn't matter what color bow he decides to use... as long as he wraps it up in a nice little box, disguised as baby.

Bats Go to Church Too!

In light of an interesting Sunday at church, I have posted a list of fun facts about Bats for the reading pleasure of others.... After getting Bats out of my house, little did I know that they would take over God's house as well..... But... It makes for an interesting coversation....



ps- Thank you to our dear friend Bert James, who hid his secret skill of catching bats from us while we tried for weeks to get Bats out of our house... Way to go Bert. Because of you, the church is now safe again!


BAT FACTS TO THROW AROUND AT PARTIES

-bats can live up to 30 years


-bats are warm blooded


-bats nurse their babies with milk


-But bats are very special mammals. They are the only mammals that can fly (without an airplane!) Flying squirrels are mammals too, but they don't really fly. They jump from high in a tree glide through the air like a kite.



-Bats feed at night (they are "nocturnal") and spend the day sleeping in caves or in tree tops...or as i've found... attics in houses... or churches..



-The place where a bat sleeps is called its "roost".


-Bats hang UPSIDE DOWN from their roosts when they sleep.


-Although some bats roost in groups of only one or two, for the most part bats are very sociable animals. They usually sleep together in huge groups.


-Some caves may be home to thousands of bats. The largest bat colony in the world is in Bracken Cave, Texas. During the summer, this cave is home to as many as 20 MILLION Mexican free-tailed bats. That's a LOT of bats!



-During spring, bats return from migration or awaken from hibernation and the females begin having baby bats called "pups".


-Bat pups are tiny when born, but grow up fast. Some species are flying and hunting on their own within a month of birth.


-Bats, like people, usually only have one baby at a time although on occasion they'll have twins.


-Pups are born without hair -- they look tiny, scrawny and pink. They drink milk from their mothers like all mammals do. They are born with strong legs and claws because they have to hang on to mom when she's roosting and to the cave when she's not there. If the baby looses its grip and falls, it will die.



-Bats don’t ‘carry’ rabies, however, they are capable of catching the disease just like any other mammal. Less than one-half of one percent of bats actually contract the disease. In reality, more people die annually from contact with household pets than have died from contact with bats in all recorded history. This doesn’t mean that it’s okay to touch or handle bats, as they may be afraid and bite in self-defense



-bats will eat up to 1200 mosquitos an hour!

*** To find out how to help bats in your area visit www.batcon.org ***

One..Two..Three... GROW

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I guess I didn't realize how much I have started showing my little love until I looked back at pictures from the beginning...All I can say is.... OH MY GOODNESS.... I'm going to have a big baby..After all, as Jennifer reminded me the other day... I have kind of struck out on BOTH sides... Not only did I weigh almost 10 pounds, but Josh was around 9 pounds..

Thank YOU to Tracy and Vickie... but oh well, I always liked the idea of a baby with little chubby rolls and twelve chins....So..Yay! Here is to big babies and round bellies... may we be reminded that they are a blessing and something to be proud of!!

Date Night!

I am very excited about tonight...

Josh and I have started to establish a special night each week that we set aside just to spend time with eachother. I think it is so important that once you have a baby, that you don't become completely consumed in the "mommy & daddy" roles and remember your "husband & wife" role too.

Today, Marley&Me came out on dvd, so josh and I are going to settle in for the night.. watch a movie.. and eat dinner.

No phones.. no interuptions...

Just good, quality, time together! Can't wait!!!

Another Roberson set in their ways..

Almost 5 inches long... and weighing in at 4 ounces.... Already growing so fast...
Sucking its little thumb.... Josh laughed because it sticks out its pinky like he does

Good news today!!! Another Roberson who seems to be stubborn and set in their ways!!

Today is begins week 15 of our pregnancy and another peek into the unknown world of baby. After waking up early to make our 8:30am appointment at the doctor's office, Josh and I were excited and full of anticipation of what might be to come.

The first thing I noticed is that the baby's heart rate has slowed down slightly from 163 to a still very healthy 150. It is crazy how the sound of the little "whoosh whoosh whoosh" still brings tears to my eyes and makes my heart jump with excitement. Seeing the look on my husband's face is still just as sweet to me as it was on the very first day I told him of the little arrival to come.

Our doctor decided that he would like to do an ultrasound today and just give us a quick check-up of our little one and how it was progressing. I had told Josh before that during the 11 week ultrasound our baby had grown irritated with the pushing and prodding of the ultrasound probe and had quickly flipped over on its stomach to hide and show it's frustration with the whole situation! However, I was sure that this time would be different and the little one would cooperate with everyone and show the world what it had to offer.....



It wasn't very long after Sarah (our ultrasound tech) had placed the probe on my tummy that the sight of baby roberson quickly appeared on the tv screen mounted on the wall... There it was... laying on its back, sprawled out..... kicking and stretching and practicing all of its little motions.... Until it became tired of being pushed around... and it happened!!! The baby decided to flip over on its little fat belly... yet this time..... it decided to cross its ankles and close its legs too....

So much for finding out today if I would be buying pink or blue.... All I could do was laugh.... Here we go again.... God has a good sense of humor... and this definitely proved that once again... Almost as if to say... "not on your time... but on mine"

I was glowing... but more so... Josh was the proudest father I could even imagaine.... The look on his face was worth more than I could ever explain.... and as crazy as it sounds... it was at this moment.. I realized...there IS A WAY to possibly love him even more... There I was, with the love of my life... and the life we had created... all together... in a special moment that can never be replaced....

And as for my love for my child...How can you love someone so much that you havent even met yet? I have yet to figure that out... but already, I would give my life for the safety of this blessing...





What a good way to put a smile on your face.