New Pictures

Here are just some pictures from over the past couple of weeks. I hope everyone has a very happy Thanksgiving.

Bundled up to go on our walk.

Not wanting to look at the camera.

Naked babies are just so cute.

He loves mirrors.

Owen with Dad playing video games.

How we spent our Sunday.

So in an effort to save money, I have decided to cut Shadows hair myself. So I decided to do something a little different.

The dog mohawk.

President Obama!!

Well America spoke loudly yesterday and elected the next President Barack Obama. I am so excited about this and the future of our country. I was really impressed with John Mccains speech last night and Barack Obama's speech was wonderful as well. What a great and historic election but I am glad that it is over. I hope he proves to be a great a President as I think he will be. Anything is better than what we have had to go through for the past 8 years. One bad thing came out of this election and that is California's Prop 8 looks like it is going to pass. What a sad sad thing that people feel they have the right to tell others how to live their lives. All they want is equal rights, no more, no less. What a step back for human rights. I haven't posted anything political on here for a reason but I was really excited about this so I had to share my thoughts.

Halloween 08'

Happy Halloween a couple of days late. We dressed up as characters from the cartoon Futurama and it was a lot of fun. We went trick-or-treating with some friends and it rained on us. It was really nice weather though so it was ok.

He usually hates tummy time but I was lucky to get these cute pictures of him on his tummy.

I think he is going to start getting sick of my kisses because I give them to him too much. I love this kid so much, he has been a little angel and we have been having a ton of fun together.

Here we are at Shawn's work Halloween party right before we went trick-or-treating. I was surprised to see so many Obama supporters in Utah but we saw a ton of signs for him while we were out. This week will be interesting and I really hope that Obama wins which is probably much different than all of you who read this. It will prove to be an eventful Tuesday and a much needed change for our country. Love you all.

First Family Photos!!

So we got our first family picture taken. Of course we decide to do it on the first weekend it snows and is freezing outside, so most of them were taken in the house. My friend Shannon took them for us and we had a lot of fun doing them.

Here is Owen getting ready for Halloween. We love Halloween around here. It is our favorite.

His first time on a skateboard and I am quite sure it won't be his last.

He doesn't like tummy time too much if you couldn't tell.

Disneyland 2008

So we just got back from Disneyland with my family and it was such a blast. It was so great to see my entire family and have them all meet Owen. As you can see, he has grown a ton and has started smiling ton. Here are a few pictures of him from the past month or so.

The scrunch-smile face. I love it.

He loved Disneyland and was obviously very tired in that picture. He was actually really good and let us all enjoy being with him and getting to go on rides. He got to ride Pirates of the Carribbean, the Nightmare Before Christmas Haunted House (which is my favorite), and a couple of he little kids rides. He had a great time.

Grandpa finally got to meet his little grandson and what a cute sight. And little Emerson and Owen look so cute with eachother. They are going to be great friends I can already tell. I love how close in age they are together.

Thanks mom and dad for the great trip and we can't wait to see you on Christmas. We love you so much.

New pictures of Owen

Well, I found a few minutes (only when Shawn was home) to post some new pictures. Owen is doing well, I am extremely tired but other than that, we are doing great. He is growing and is a sweet little boy.

After bath time, which he loves.

Shawn luckily caught this little smile.
Shadow loves to be wherever Owen is.
He always has his hands by his face.

Check out those lips!
Thanks for this outfit Erica. Owen loves it.

Say hi to Shawn Owen Bird!!!

Well after 36 hours of labor we finally got to meet little Shawn Owen Bird. The labor was long and painful but oh so worth it after seeing the beautiful little baby boy. We are all doing well and Owen is being just a great little baby. He can't wait to meet everyone that he hasn't already. I am so thankful that my mom and sisters were able to make it and my mom has been a lifesaver staying with us these past couple of days. I couldn't thank her enough for helping us get used to this parenting thing.

I just couldn't resist this one, isn't that adorable.

If you can't see it, he weighed 7lbs 4oz.
Awwwww
Doing what he does best.
One of the only times he has been awake lately.

This was on the way to the hospital.

Update overdue!

So it has been a while but I honestly don't have much to report. I am just anxiously waiting the arrival of little Owen due on the 20th. This last month has to be the hardest just being uncomfortable and impatient to meet the little guy. I am so excited and I can't wait. We get to take our first family vacation also to Disneyland in October. My mom called and said they decided last minute to take the trip and the entire family will be there so we have to go. We are very excited and can't wait to go. Other than that, this pregnancy has been great. No bumps along the way ... so far anyway. So my next post will probably involve pictures of the new addition to the Bird family.

I got to go home for the 4th of July and a baby shower that my awesome sister Erica threw me. It was a lot of fun to see everyone there.

feeling uncomfortable

Shadow trying out Owens new crib. I think he liked it.