We're HOME!!!

Tyler got to come home Monday evening! Both Daddy & Mommy considered this all the birthday gift they needed!! Now that we're home we'll try to post a few pictures of what the little guy REALLY looks like w/o all the monitors, tubes, etc. :)

Tyler in his car seat, ready to get on the road!

Mom, Tyler, & Dad get one last picture in the NICU room before heading home!

Tyler's wiped out after a long day! Daddy's a good comfort on his first night at home.

Finally Pictures

Just wanted to FINALLY put some pictures online! Tyler's doing pretty good - he's got a little jaundice so he is under the lights. They make him super tired, so eating has become a challenge. I'll type more later, but I want to post a few pictures..

Daddy is good at getting Tyler to open his eyes and play!

We finally got a shot of his eyes open!

Mom finally got a chance to hold him!

Tyler loves his Cyclone teddy!

Doing Good!

Just wanted to drop a note that Tyler is doing well. He was taken off oxygen this morning and we got to feed him for the first time and he did great! He is pretty calm for the most part until you change his diaper - then he throws a fit! Grandma & Grandpa Hallquist, Grandma & Grandpa Newman, and Uncle Kyle all came to visit last night and we all appreciate seeing them! Thanks for all the well wishes!

We'll hopefully post more pictures later - the computer is not cooperating, but we have some good one's of Dad's first chance to hold him last night, and Mom today.

Early Arrival! It's a BOY!!!

It's a Boy! Tyler John Newman was born at 3:02 AM today - November 3rd. He weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 3/4 inches long. He was born just about a month early (Due date was Dec. 6th), but apparently he didn't care! He really wanted that early November birthday like Mom and Dad! We are doing well, and Tyler is up in the NICU getting some extra care just to be sure he's ok, but is doing great.

Pumpkin Carving Contest 2009

This year, the 2nd Annual Hallquist Pumpkin Carving Contest is online as we were all unable to make it to Stanton to compete. Andrew and I had a lot of fun with our idea and carving night....

Andrew had to compare our 'baby' pumpkin with the real baby...I think Baby Newman is just a little bit bigger!
Here's the finished product.....

All lit up!

Stanton Baby Shower

It's been awhile so I thought it was about time to get my updates on here! On October 10th, my sisters and sister-in-law held a baby shower in Stanton with the theme "We're Growing a Pumpkin!" It was a lot of fun and great to see everyone! We want to thank everyone again for all the great gifts. We're still working on unpacking!

Me reading the 'Halloween advice' from the shower attendees while the two future Grandma's and Aunt Carrie watch on.

Grandma Denise, Mommy-to-be, Grandma Julie

Aunt Carrie, Mommy-to-be, & Aunt Ingrid. Unfortunately, Aunt Val couldn't make it to the shower. Chase came down with viral menengitis and spent a few days in the hospital, so they had to postpone their trip home. Hopefully we'll get to see them all, healthy, in November.

Happy 3rd Anniversary!

Wednesday was our 3rd Anniversary - boy has it gone by fast! I thought we were doing nothing more than maybe going out for supper - but apparently I was wrong! My wonderful husband suprised me with these beautiful flowers at work, then a pedicure appointment at the spa, and then supper at our favorite restaurant, Ohana's. I don't know why he is so nice after putting up with crazy me lately!