our newest addition!!!!!!

Let us introduce you to our newest addition... Theodore Cain Stephenson!!!! Little Theo was born on Thursday, October 28th at 5:17 am. He was 5 lbs 7 oz and was 18 1/4 in long. Theo wasn't due to arrive until mid/late November, but evidently was ready to come and arrived 4 weeks early. At delivery he had a strong heart rate, but they had a difficult time getting him to take good breaths. After their initial evaluation and watching him they decided it was best to transport him to a hospital with a NICU. Theo is still in the NICU and will probably be there for a couple more days. It has been an emotional journey, but one that we wouldn't change for the world. God has definitely given us a precious gift...in many ways. We are so thankful for Theo!! More updates and pictures to come :)

one of our first photos...about a half hour after he was born

all strapped in for his first ambulance ride...we hated not being able to ride with him there, but knew he was in good hands

kisses for baby Theo

our 1st family photo :)

Maryn and her new little brother Theo...she was so excited!

Unfortunately she only got this one visit and now has to wait till we come home to see him again :(

just had to see how big Jeremy's hand was against him...he's a little peanut!

about 10pm on the day he was born we finally got to hold him...i could hardly wait to snuggle!

so in love with our little guy

one proud Daddy :)

Maryn was thrilled to see he had a "tappy" :)

so sweet!!!

so content, even with everything going on

a little tummy time...i love all his wrinkles :)

pumpkins and programs

Maryn's preschool had a "Special Person Pumpkin Carving" night...lucky Daddy got to be the special one :)

the finished product...they named him "Boo-nana" because his nose was banana shaped!

a glowing "Boo-nana"

Maryn's program at school...our froggie didn't last long on stage :)

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!

On October 21st we helped Jeremy bring in his 34th birthday!!!

Maryn is really excited about Daddy opening her present...a Utah Jazz t-shirt!

I love my birthday honey!!!

We had a gift certificate for a carriage ride downtown and thought we would use it while the weather was still nice.

on the circle by the fountains

lovin' being on Daddy's shoulders :)

back home for candles and birthday peanut butter pie...Daddy's favorite :)

Maryn's 1st pony ride

SOOO EXCITED!!!!

Whoa Strawberry!!

Maryn's preschool had a picnic at Ft. Harrison State Park in mid October. We had never been out there before and found that it is a beautiful area! Especially at this time of year with the leaves changing. The picnic was a great time to get to know other families! Maryn loved being able to take her first pony ride and we got to go on a hayride. Great afternoon :)

off to the pumpkin patch :)

It was a gorgeous fall day in Indiana...perfect day to visit a pumpkin patch!! We headed north to Stuckey Farms and found pumpkins and apples just waiting us :) We picked a few apples and then waited for the wagon to come around and take us out to the pumpkins. Maryn was sooo excited!!! She kept saying, "I so excited to ride the wagon! I so excited to pick pumpkins!" Evidently pumpkin season wasn't great this year with it being so dry and the pumpkin patch had very few good pumpkins in it. We did find two little ones and then picked our big one from the ones up front. Of course the trip wouldn't be complete without some popcorn and an apple cider slushy :)

we got "pumpkin girl" last year and she has been out in our house most of the year. We're pretty excited to move her back outside for Halloween and then can hopefully get her hidden when it's over :)

random fun...

I ordered some early Christmas presents and the box arrived full of packing peanuts...Maryn loved pretending she was swimming!

gotta love the milk mustache :)

guess who loves to swing?!?

first pair of slippers! can you guess who they are??

ELMO!!!!

Churchyard 400

Two weeks ago Maryn participated in her first big bike race!! Her preschool held their annual "Churchyard 400" on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. There were games to play, a bounce house, food, crafts, bike decorating and of course the big race. Each child was asked to get sponsors for the race and families were invited to attend. Maryn was pretty excited to show off her new school to Mimi, Ceta, Uncle Brad, Mamaw and Papaw. It was so cute to see all the kids line up (by their class) at the start line...decorated bikes of all kinds and helmets :) While the race was only about 10 minutes long is was so cute to watch! At the end everyone walked away with a medal which made for a happy group of kids :)

decorating her bike...streamers and bows

bouncing in the bounce house with her school friends

at the start line...let's go froggies!!

watch out...I'm gonna pass you!

hooray...Maryn's first medal :)