38 weeks pregnant
For those of you haven't heard the story. Glen won a Valentine's dinner to our favorite Houston restaurant The Capital Grille by competing in sports radio trivia contest the Friday before Valentine's Day. That weekend I was experiencing what was probably early labor pains which I chose to ignore. I begged and begged sweet Baby Glen to let mommy and daddy have one more date night and......he did. Already such a good listener.
The next day at school I went into labor at before the end of the school day at 2:33......
Glen Curtis Russell V arrived.
The big debate throughout pregnancy was what we would call our little bundle of love. Glen's Grandpa Russell goes by Glen, his dad Curt,and obviously there's my Glen. Glen did not want Curtis so I called him Baby Glen and still do sometimes. Those of you who personally know my mom will appreciate this. My mom, now known as Nana, being the helpful mother that she is was constantly brainstorming nicknames for us. The one that Nana and Pop settled on was Buzz which she came across in Sunday school one week. Biblical or not, I could not have my baby called Buzz. So, Glen decided if the catcher of his favorite baseball team could have the nickname Buster, then so could our new addition. Everyone seemed to like it and he is now affectionately known as Buster.
Baby Glen's visitors the day he was born:
Here are a few photos from our newborn shoot with our awesome photographer Nicole Boniface!
Grandpa Russell came for a visit when Buster was three weeks old. Buster loved his daily walks in his stroller from Grandma and Grandpa Russell. Mommy loved having her own personal chef for a week.
ONE MONTH
Not sure how Granny Becky snuck into town without us getting a single picture of her holding the baby?! Granny Becky spent her Spring Break visiting Buster and another week a few weeks later to take care of him for a week when I went back to work. Life saver!
Visiting one of my dear family friends, Mr. Martin. He lives a few doors down from my parent's old house in Houston. He didn't have any children of his own so he has adopted us in and we adore him!
TWO MONTHS
Chunky Boy!
At two months, Buster is already supporting his mommy and her job. He went all the way to the state capitol and participated in a rally. Texans love libraries!
Our first Easter.
THREE MONTHS
During his second month, Buster started giving us some little smiles. It was during his third month that he really started showing off his dimple. However, he was not wanting to smile for Nicole during his three month photo shoot.
At the end of the school year, Buster had special visitors. His Great Grandma and Grandpa Russell came from Chico, CA to meet him. We had a great time with them but somehow managed to miss taking pictures of that as well.
FOUR MONTHS
Close to the beginning of Buster's fourth month, I had to go up to school and finish up inventory in the library for a few days. One of the days I get a phone call from Glen saying, "You're never going to believe what happened?!" Buster rolled over, but......no one saw him do it. Glen had laid him on his play mat and went to grab something in the kitchen. When he returned, Buster was no longer on his back but had chosen to have tummy time instead!
Four months also brought the adventure of starting cereal. Yummy! He hated rice cereal but started getting the hang of things once we switched him to oatmeal.
During his fourth month, we also took our first plane flight to Alabama. Once we arrived in Alabama, we drove to see Nana and Pop Pop in Georgia. We had a great time visiting with family. Of course, I forgot my camera on this trip. What kind of mom am I?! After visiting in GA, we went back to Alabama for my ten year high school reunion. I got to see one of my very best friends, Mera and her precious baby Liam born just three weeks after Buster.
Baby Glen and Liam's play date. Baby Glen had recently discovered his feet and wanted to check Liam's out too.
To end Buster's fourth month, Uncle Greg came to visit him all the way from China. Buster's new favorite thing is to jump in his bouncer and of course having Uncle Greg sit with him makes it even better.
FIVE MONTHS
It has been another busy month. We drove across the country this month to go to Glen's brother Graham's wedding in San Marcos, CA. We drove over 20 hours straight so that Buster would sleep through most of the driving. I guess I should say Glen drove over 20 hours straight and I entertained the baby in the back. The wedding was great and we even got in a trip to the San Diego Zoo. So sad that summer is almost over!
Buster and Uncle Gabe at the zoo.
We had such a fun family trip to the zoo. Buster got a close up view of the peacock. About half way through he was too tired to take any more in.
Uncle Graham and Aunt Lauren's rehearsal dinner
Buster in his Aloha shirt from Great Grandma and Grandpa Russell. Sent with love from Hawaii.
Uncle Graham and Aunt Lauren
Buster and Grandpa with their Aloha shirts. Grandma Russell smiling in the background.
Great Grandma Safarik meeting Buster for the first time.
Hanging out with Auntie Diane at the rehearsal dinner.
Loving with Granny at Uncle Graham's reception. It was a late night for Buster but he had a blast!
Visiting one of my dear family friends, Mr. Martin. He lives a few doors down from my parent's old house in Houston. He didn't have any children of his own so he has adopted us in and we adore him!
TWO MONTHS
At two months, Buster is already supporting his mommy and her job. He went all the way to the state capitol and participated in a rally. Texans love libraries!
THREE MONTHS
During his second month, Buster started giving us some little smiles. It was during his third month that he really started showing off his dimple. However, he was not wanting to smile for Nicole during his three month photo shoot.
FOUR MONTHS
Close to the beginning of Buster's fourth month, I had to go up to school and finish up inventory in the library for a few days. One of the days I get a phone call from Glen saying, "You're never going to believe what happened?!" Buster rolled over, but......no one saw him do it. Glen had laid him on his play mat and went to grab something in the kitchen. When he returned, Buster was no longer on his back but had chosen to have tummy time instead!
Four months also brought the adventure of starting cereal. Yummy! He hated rice cereal but started getting the hang of things once we switched him to oatmeal.
During his fourth month, we also took our first plane flight to Alabama. Once we arrived in Alabama, we drove to see Nana and Pop Pop in Georgia. We had a great time visiting with family. Of course, I forgot my camera on this trip. What kind of mom am I?! After visiting in GA, we went back to Alabama for my ten year high school reunion. I got to see one of my very best friends, Mera and her precious baby Liam born just three weeks after Buster.
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| sweet pic taken by our friend Susan Sternberg |
To end Buster's fourth month, Uncle Greg came to visit him all the way from China. Buster's new favorite thing is to jump in his bouncer and of course having Uncle Greg sit with him makes it even better.
FIVE MONTHS
It has been another busy month. We drove across the country this month to go to Glen's brother Graham's wedding in San Marcos, CA. We drove over 20 hours straight so that Buster would sleep through most of the driving. I guess I should say Glen drove over 20 hours straight and I entertained the baby in the back. The wedding was great and we even got in a trip to the San Diego Zoo. So sad that summer is almost over!
We had such a fun family trip to the zoo. Buster got a close up view of the peacock. About half way through he was too tired to take any more in.
Uncle Graham and Aunt Lauren's rehearsal dinner
Buster in his Aloha shirt from Great Grandma and Grandpa Russell. Sent with love from Hawaii.
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