Happy Due Date...

to our little man.

We love you much our beautiful Sam!

Wordless Wednesday

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Our new little lucky charm!

The First Family Photo...(not the Obamas)

taken on Sam's homecoming day
Sunday March 8th, 2009

Introducing......

Samuel Johnston Dirksen

Born March 4, 2009 11:52 a.m.
5 lbs. 12.6 oz. 18 inches

What a blessing he is!

Green Light!

It's a go! We have a green light! The amnio came back with a mature lung result. The c-section is tomorrow March 4, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. The excitement is overwhelming as well as the nerves. Please say your prayers for a complication free and healthy delivery! Check back for updates as we hope to be posting from the hospital.

Weekend Happenings

This weekend Mike and I fulfilled a dream. We finally bought a digital SLR camera. This investment is for our enjoyment and every upcoming birthday/anniversary/christmas gift for the next ten years. (Ok, maybe a bit of an exaggeration but you get my point.)

We spent part of our weekend practicing how to use it. It will take some time to "master the art" of photography but we are already VERY happy with our purchase. Check out the following shots.

An interesting way to wear a tutu!

Let the princess belly dancing begin!

Strike a pose girls!


And a smiling Natalie to melt one's heart.