2 weeks old

Corban looks just like his daddy

I can't believe how much they look alike. The picture on the right side is Chris' baby picture.

I wish I knew how to turn a picture before uploading it. sorry!

1 week old

Settling in at home

Sweet, sweet baby

One of my favorite pictures. He loves being swaddled.

Big Daddy feeding Corban

Snuggling up with a picture of mommy and daddy
The cutest pumpkin in the patch!

First days at home

Just arrived home.
the first morning, enjoying daddy time

The hospital brings you a cake and sparkling grape juice for the baby's BIRTHday.

He found his thumb!
but prefers his Wubbanub.

Snapshots from our room

Aunt McMc (Kristie) who was at the hospital the whole day

A flag that Big Daddy bought so everyone would know a little tiger was born

not quite sure what's going on

Nice and warm

Kisses fromd daddy

Getting ready to go home

His outfit is huge! And we thought it was so little when we ordered it.

His was all snug in the car seat. Notice that Chris still has him swaddled!

Yep, the nurse unswaddled him and fastened him in correctly.

Corban was not happy about that

After 3 nights in the hospital we were ready to go home...not really

And we are on the way

Excited Grandparents, Aunt & Uncles

My mom (Gammie)

Chris' parents

My dad (Big Daddy)Aunt Ann & Uncle Lawrence

quck summary of his arrival

Arriving at the hospital
Chris is ready for the OR

One last picture before the c-seciton

He's here!

Although I wasn't due until 11/10, Corban was ready to come out and play. He arrived a day short of 3 weeks early. Chris was on night shift and was at work Thursday night. I woke up about 2:30am to a wet bed...my water broke! I quickly called the emergency number for Chris and got him on the phone. His trip home from work is usually a little over an hour. That morning he went from work to the mountain house (to get the camera) and then made it home in about 55 minutes! I still hadn't had any contractions at this point, which by now is 4:00. While waiting on him I washed dishes, watered the plants, made some hot chocolate and picked up the house a little bit. We got to the hospital about 5am. Once we checked in, the nurse confirmed that my water had broken so began the journey of having a baby.

At 6:30pm the doctor suggested that we consider a c-section. Chris and I were completly ok with that option. We could tell that Corban was in a little bit of stress when I was having contractions and we didn't want that to continue. We were very thankful that we decided to do that because after the c-section the doctor told us that the umbilical cord had been wrapped around his next twice, must have been from all the flips he was doing in the belly. He even had a little bruise on his nose and some red marks on his forehead from resting on my pelvic bone. Praise God he came out healthly!

The hospital staff at the hospital was wonderful and confirmed our decision to change OB practices so that we were able to deliver at Greer Memorial. Our room was huge and we had lots of room for family and friends that came to visit. In fact, we even were able to change rooms to a bigger room that wasn't being used...very nice!

I saw God today

Corban Michael Lack
October 22, 2010 at 8:20pm
6 pounds, 5 ounces
21 inches long

Diaper Bag Arrives

We have had the hardest time finding a diaper bag that isn't too girly and isn't too expensive. Seriously, some bags are over $100! That is just nuts! The bag we ordered was waiting by the front door when I got home today and tomorrow I will take it to be monogrammed.

Just imagine CML monogrammed in orange above the 2 pockets. Just perfect for our little man!

Practing for the Amazing Race

On Saturday we went to a corn maize in Pendleton at Denver Downs Farm. One of these days we want to be on the Amazing Race so we decided to start practicing now :)
Check out the overhead view of the maize. Pretty cool!

Vote Now!

I want to get one of these shirts. I think they are so cute and of course we all know...so true! :) Which one do you like the best?
OPTION 1

OPTION 2

Our Extended Family

I don't think I have introduced our blog readers to our extended family of beagles. Yes, my parents have 3 dogs that keep them busy. The other weekend we were home and Chris took some super cute pictures of them that I just had to post. They are the sweetest dogs and each has their unique personality.
This is a quick story of each.
Romeo-my parents got him when my brother went off to college. My brother went to The Citadel and he was in Romeo company. I think my mom intended for him to be the only one. He is super shy and loves to be scratched.

Juliet-Can you really have a "Romeo" without a "Juliet?" My dad surprised us all by getting a companion a year later for Romeo. No way would mom agree to have a second dog, but eventually she gave in and she stayed. Juliet is pretty low key and love to sit in my dads lap every night.
Lucy-Actually Chris and I picked out Lucy at the Greenville Humane Society shortly after we started dating. She was a stray, but we quickly learned that she was crate trained and house broken. Due to my driving schedule with work, I would drop Lucy off to play with her "cousins." Eventually mom and dad decided they wanted to keep her and we weren't getting her back. Yes, that is the really abbreviated version. Lucy rules the group. She likes to get undivided attention and especially loves to sleep in moms lap.

Clemson football is finally here!

Finally! Football season is here and we are so ready! There aren't many things that are much more exciting than watching the Tigers run down the hill, tailgating with friends, and counting down the weeks (in single digits) until Baby Lack arrives. Yesterday was the kickoff of the Clemson season and we had a blast. This year we decided to not purchase season tickets because we knew that due to the baby coming in November, we would not be able to attend all the games. A big thanks to the Clemson Career Center for the complimentary tickets to their Corporate Partners, we enjoyed the game in the shade and free of charge! And we couldn't have asked for better weather: high 87...not a normal temperature level for the first game. Usually we are lathered up with sunscreen, sweating like pigs, and still home with a sunburned tiger paw on my left cheek. Baby Lack was so excited to be there, he kept bouncing the whole time.
I did pay extra attention to the families that were juggling kids while at the game and I will admit I am a little nervous already for next year. How do you entertain a 10 month old when you barely have any elbow room. Any tips from those are successful at entertaining a child and watching a game? I have a feeling this is where grandparents come in handy! :)
Below are some pictures from the day. GO TIGERS!

Belly Pics

30 Weeks
Oh gosh, this one is AWFUL. It was after work and I was ready to call it a night.

29 Weeks

27 Weeks

Could it be possible...

that I can have access to my favorite Girl Scout cookies ALL year long? I think they are just like the Caramel Delights/Samoas that are sold in February.
Has anyone tried these yet?