Courtland Anderson Yates

We are so thrilled and proud to announce the birth of Courtland Anderson Yates. We joyfully welcomed Courtland to the world on August 17th, 2009 at 12:10 pm. Courtland weighted 7 lbs and 13 oz and was 21 inches long at birth....with a head full of dark brown hair. Dad says he looks like his big bro, but Mom doesn't see it. Courtland can't wait to meet everyone!

The Countddown Begins

Well here we go...no turning back now. Here is Mom just before we leave for the hospital...can't wait to meet my little bro!

And the night before the big day:

39 Weeks and Counting....

Gosh...sorry we have been slack this week with updating the blog...Mom has been super busy at work. Anyways, what do we have to report. Well, last weekend we had a mini-Yates family reunion on Friday night and then Mom & Dad went to Dad's 20 year class reunion on Saturday night...and no that was not a mistake...Dad is an Old Fart and really did graduate 20 years ago. Mom went to see the doc on Wednesday, and little bro is still no closer to joining us (zero dialation) in this crazy world! She was 39 weeks prego yesterday. Other than that not much to report...we are just eagerly awaiting his arrival.

Me...playing by myself (but not for much longer)

Mom, Dad and Baby Yates II on the way to Dad's 20 year reunion...why was I the only one not invited?

Mommy 38 weeks prego with little bro!

No, Mom's hair is not gelled...it is just wet (but they do keep gelling my hiney b/c I'm having some sort of awful diaper rash! OUCH!!!)

Mom's old roomie from College, Miss Catherine, was in town for a visit...we all went to dinner!

Me & Ms. Bentley eating Mexicano...that sure didn't help my butt!

A Star is Born!!!

And, no I'm not talking about Baby Yates II. But, Daddy is officially a "movie star." I hung out w/Mom all day yesterday while Daddy shot a commercial. I can't wait for it to air. Daddy said he looked like a dork, but I just don't believe it. Dork is not in my genes...well maybe from Mom but certainly not Dad. Anyway, after church on Sunday we went down to the lake to throw stones into the lake. Fun but hot as you can see in the sweaty pics below! Mom is still hanging in there...Baby Yates II appears to be happy where he is..right in Mommy's belly. And Oh, how could I forget my play date at Harrison's house. He has sooo many toys, you would think his house was a toy store.

Me & Harrison

Baby Yates II - Delivery Scheduled!!!

Well, unless the little man decides to make an early appearance Baby Yates II is scheduled to arrive on August 17, 2009 at noon! And while, yes, he does have a name....mums is the word until D-Day! We are excited and can't wait to meet the little man in less than a month!

36 weeks prego!

Happy B'day Ashley & Go Gran!

Once again...not a moment to spare this past weekend. I had a blast at Cousin Ashley's B'day party, went to the pool a few times and cheered Gran on in her 5K Retro Race. BTW - She placed second in her age group...Way to go Gran! And thanks to Nana and Grandad for buying me my way too cool shoes....I was able to run the streets like the real runners. I am officially inspired to run marathons very soon!

Balloons are just as cool as balls!

Me & Dad cheering Gran on!

But Mommy, we are facing the wrong way...the race is behind us!

I'm feeling a little squished here...thanks a lot little Bro!

Enjoying the beautiful "spring like" weather in mid July!

Just warming up...I'll be out there next year!

Look how fast I already am!

Go Gran! Pass these slow pokes!

Had to take a load off...all that running wore me out!

Gran, Mommy, and Little Bro!

Just for my Little Bro

OK...So we haven't paid much attention to Baby Yates II lately with all my new accomplishments. And before you ask, no we still don't have a name even though Mom is 35 weeks prego in these pics. We are getting close though (to a name). Mom went to the doc yesterday and Baby Yates II still has made no progress, which is fine by us b/c we still have so much to do to get ready for his arrival. Anyway, here are a few pics of my little bro in Mommy's belly this week....we have been bad about taking pics of him growing :(

My Pal Jackson

So the whole family went to Ms. Ashley and Ms. Ryan's house to eat on Saturday night. I had the best time playing wtih Jackson and all of his toys! In fact, we were so busy that Mom could never get a good pic of us together....We played chase, kicked each other out of Jackson's chair (literally), played ball and just giggled....Jackson thought I was such a good crawler (even though i can walk) that he decided to revert back to his crawling days as well.