#2

I can't believe it is that time of year again....It is so clear to me, the day- 2 years ago- I awoke to intense feelings in my abdomen. " Is this the real thing?" I wondered. I was excited, scared, nervous, happy, concentrating on breathing, feeling lots of emotion only barely describes what was happening.
I was getting ready to bear a child.
A child.
Can I really do this? I felt strong and empowered but did I know what was to come? NO.
I didn't know what the next few hours held for me, my body, my un-born baby, and my husband.
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What I do know now is that these have been the most fulfilling 2 years of my life!
Happy Birthday Lucy
we love you sweet girl!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter

love the Barkers.

Sharpened Pencil=Bris

This week is full of Jewish holidays... although we are not Jewish, we thought we would participate! Always a good reason to have a party. So in Peter's honor we had his "unveiling" this week and commemorated the event with a nice dinner with Grandma Barker, Frank and LaDonna! I am sure the Jews would be a little disappointed seeing as we ate pork... but I made sure that I asked the butcher and he assured me that this pig was only organically fed.... that must count for something right?

***circumcision is not for the weary, or tender hearted mother!

sNOw more!!!!!

Dear winter,
Spring came a few weeks ago so.....
GO AWAY and NO MORE SNOW PLEASE!!!!
I can't hardly take the up and down of these extreme weather conditions...

2 days ago it was perfect- (see below)

Grandma Barker is here visiting our sweet baby. And of course spoiling us with her attention and willingness to clean and make all sorts of goodies. Today we finally un-thawed the berries I have had in my freezer for a loooong time! We made 15 jars of blackberry, strawberry, and raspberry/blackberry freezer jam. We baked 2 homemade fruit cakes with blackberries, we took a trip to the library, went to the store for some Easter goodies, and visited with Frank and Ladonna!

Meet the newest Barker

Peter Ryan Barker
3.27.2009
8 pounds 6 ounces
21" in length
Reddish blonde hair
A total Babe!


more to come soon!

stubborn genes

My uterus must be in fantastic shape.... it likes to keep my babies until the VERY end... and then stretch it out a little( the time not the uterus).
Needless to say this little chick still hasn't hatched. So far today I have had 28 phone calls, 13 text messages, 9 people at the restaurant, and all 46 of our neighbors ask if/when am I going to have the baby?
I have tried it ALL... all the methods for naturally inducing labor, over and over and over.
Tomorrow, I will turn off my phone, and only go out in disguise if necessary. I need to be happy not annoyed with others.
Predictions have been made, but I am certain that this boy's stubborn genes will dictate when. Until then I will focus and be patient. I AM STRONG and if 9#'s is again what I must endure naturally, I will, just for you sweet boy! See you soon.

Not yet....

No baby today....
I have attempted to blog about a million times since my last post almost 1 month ago.... however, I do have time to peruse everyone's blogs daily I have neglected my own for really no reason other than the "list"
1. Lucy wants to play with the computer when I am on it.... not a good combination!
2. I have still not finished everything on my nesting list and probably wont... and I am okay with that
3. Everyone else takes my blogging ideas... hahaaaaa I only wish I were as creative as Nie Nie or Natalie or Kelly McCaleb or the list could go on and on.

4. I still haven't recieved my baby shower photos from Mary, Katie, Amandalynn or Jenny and feel that it would go undeserving to blog before I pay dues to them for throwing me a "nienie" inspired themed baby shower before making anymore posts.... (that's your warning girls!)

Well, there is alot more I could add to my list but I am going to go for a walk... it is sunny and I love the sunshine. Mostly, I love AZ sunshine, but this will do for a fix right now. I was fooled a bit last night with my 6+ hours of contractions and just knew it was the real thing.... woke up this morning and feel a bit better with no contractions, so maybe tonight or tomorrow! Tomorrow would be a good day... it is #31 for my love!