July 14...

was not only a special day in the Henkel house but an extra special day for my brother and his girlfriend...uhhh...fiance. They not only welcomed their nephew into the world but were engaged on the same day. Congrats to Gary and Chihiro on your engagement! We are extremely excited to welcome Chihiro into our family! We love you both! xoxo

just...

can't get enough of this little guy and wanted to share a few more photos from the first couple of days of his life. You can also see a few more pics on my mom's blog. xoxo

life...

is oh so good! We have such a sweet, precious baby! Don't you just love that beautiful handcrafted blankie made by our talented, wonderful friend, Miss Tia Bennett? We are so thankful to have such a treasure...the blankie and Tia! There are so many reasons why i love life! xoxo

happy birthday...

to my dear friend Teresa McFayden! Hope you have a foofalicious birthday. Wish I could say a special party hat is coming your way but this year we are sending you tons of hugs and kisses from Mr. Carson instead. We adore you and you deserve to have the bestest day ever! xoxo

smitten...

we are so in love with our precious son Carson. Have been enjoying and savoring every moment. I am hoping to post some more photos soon. Grammie Sue has been great at posting photos if you'd like an update before I get a chance to load photos from my camera....until then I'll be changing diapers, feeding or just snuggling and loving our sweet sonshine. xoxo

p.s. thank you for the warm wishes via e-mail and comments here.

introducing...

'Carson Paul Henkel'

Saturday, July 14, 2007
6 lbs 8 ozs, 19 inchesmommy & daddy are filled with pride & joy
and enjoying their new parenting roles!
Kim will post more pictures in a few days
~ in the meantime, little Carson is giving everyone
a 'high 5'...
(and from me (grammie-sue), I cannot begin to say how happy we are right now -
I have been patiently waiting for this special day!!! - a dream come true!!!
please feel free to visit me for more photos)

tomorrow...

is our due date and trying to take it easy but not laying in bed. Went to a feel good movie and lunch with my mom yesterday. Last little hoorah with mom and daughter...thanks mom...such a special time. Just want to soak it all in...have loved being pregnant and feeling all the movements and hiccups. Baby boy's daddy and mommy are so excited to celebrate his birthday in the next couple/few days. Who knows when he will make his debut. Going to meet miss yindi today...so excited. xoxo

p.s. had to take a pic of those funny jack balls on this car. Just made me smile! Hope it makes you smile too!

tick tock...

time is ticking by...have received e-mails asking if any action for baby boy yet and wanted to let you know that we are waiting very patiently. Room is ready (will have to get pictures to share of the room), mommy and daddy are ready too...and i think the friends and family are definitely ready for the big debut. Will have my mom or hubby post on the blog when he does arrive. xoxo

don't wanna forget...

this funny little conversation between daddy dave and our kitty yoshi....

Yoshi: "meow...meow...MEOW" (really loud)

Daddy dave: "yoshi please use your inside voice"

me: (smile-laugh)

Daddy dave: "I'm practicing my skills"

gotta make ya smile! xoxo

one week...

from tomorrow is our due date. Room is pretty much done and he is "in place" ready to go. Feeling good luckily...trying to keep my feet up to avoid swelling from the heat. Will have to take some more pictures of his room...kinda wanted to do that once he's in it...but we'll see. Here is a picture my mom took yesterday while she was here helping me hang the mobile and doing some other finishing touches. Have a great weekend and hope you all don't melt. xoxo