Bath Time and Vive and Aunt Tori Visit...

Frankie finally had his first "Bath Bath". He loved it so long as the washcloth on his chest didn't get to cold! He was so calm afterwards...a sweet little angel! Mommy may have to give him baths more often!! :) He had quite the audience too because Vive, Tori, and Daddy came in to take pictures!!! Paparazi already...no privacy!! haha!

Mommy let the wash cloth get to cold...poor fella.

Getting under those cute double chins!!

What the heck are you doing momma!!!

Just loving it!!

Hanging out with Daddy till the water got warm.

First Bath...

Look at my handsome boy and his beautiful brown eyes!!

Mommy looking horrible (it was 3 am) and my sweet boy...I love this one because the way he is looking up at me.

So I am a mean horrible mommy...Frankie threw up for the first time the other night and we had to give him (and mommy) a sponge bath. He didn't like it at all...hence no pictures of the actual bathing part. Daddy had to hold him while mommy washed him off...but after he was so calm. I think next time he may actually like it. Plus he smelled so yummy and looked so ADOREABLE in his little hooded towel!

Even More Pics of Our Little Man...

Trying to catch a smile from our cute boy!

Our little sleepy head.

Popping collars with Daddy.

Daddy's way of putting him to bed...he loves having his head rubbed.

Sooooo sweet!!! :)

Frank Madison Marti has ARRIVED!!!!

Hi Everyone!!!

If you haven't already figured out we had our little man!!! He was born on June 19th via C-section. He was 6lbs 15oz and 20 inches long! He is such a cute little peanut, but mommy can't believe that as big and hard and my belly was that he is so small!! haha! His name changed several times before Daddy finally settled on one and ran in and told me right before they made the incision....Frank Madison Marti. He was so sure about it and when Frankie came out we were very sure about it. We had been planning on a vaginal birth, but mommy couldn't dilate past 4 centimeters....I was at 4 for 8 hours!!!! I was so relieved to have him out and they definitely got him out and in his Daddy's arms quick! We had a wonderful experience at Portsmouth Naval!!! That is the best staff in the world! We really appreciate the love and skill you guys showed our family!!! He was quite a favorite with the nurses....we would wake up and he would be missing and we would go in search for him only to find him being hugged and kissed and passed around by the night nurses!! What can I say he is a ladies man! Mommy is doing wonderful and healing fast and Daddy has been just amazing as a first time Daddy! He is a natural. Here are some pics and we will hopefully be posting more in the near future! He is such a wonderful baby and so laid back that I am sure free time can and will be found! :)

Frankie's Room...

So here are some pics of the baby room. We still have some things to hang up...some frames a little shelf and a book bin, but all and all it is done. I think the green is not everyone's taste, but once everything is in place I will LOVE it!!! It is so colorful which is exactly what I wanted. There is also a huge airplane fan to go in soon too....don't ask! Thanks to all our friends and family who got us such amazing gifts!! He is definately not in want of anything and his room is just babyland! I have loved spending hours in there getting it ready so I think he is really going to love it!


Sorry so dark! That window lets in alot of light so I guess it confused the camera...I will try to get a better shot later in the evening.

Already has a full toy box...so spoilt!

Don't worry the stroller won't be staying in the room. We just have to put up the storage hooks in our closet downstairs.

He actually has 4 pooh bears and lots of other pals waiting!

The cozy rocker and super cute quilt Sister Johnson made!!! Don't ya love the airplane tie backs.

40 Weeks and Then Some...

Mommy at 40 weeks...bad pic

So today is my due date. I think we can all figure that I am definately not in labor while typing this and know that he is late. Fortunately we had a doctor's appointment this morning and got to be checked out to see what the hold up is. Apparently this little man is quite cozy where he is and in no rush to come and greet the world. I guess I can't blame him on that one! :) Thankfully our doctor being the kind woman that she is saw my frustration and heartbreak at not having my little one on his way that she has decided that we can induce!!! YIPPIE!!! So unless he comes earlier than next Thursday we will be inducing Thursday the 18th at 8pm! OH HAPPY DAY!!! I am so excited to meet this little guy and apparently Daddy is too! Frank and I have tried talking him out...so has his Vive, Grandma Whitney, Rachel and Dakota, Lisa Marie, Becky, Steffie, and so many others!! He has so many people who love him and can't wait to meet him.

Before I don't have a second to myself and can't write this to my dear sweet little boy...I love you!!! I love you so much already that I can't even imagine how it will be when you get here!!! From the second we took the test to now! I am in a hurry to get you out so we can hold you and kiss you, but I will miss feeling you grow in my belly. I will really miss you and Daddy playing games of poke mommy in the morning and feeling your little kicks. I will miss listen to Puccini and Stevie Wonder feeling you dancing around. Not to mention Daddy reading "Stick and Rudder" to you to get you to move for mommy. We love you little Dashtu...see you on Thursday!

My Hunnie and the Beach Ball...

So the Navy changed their uniforms...again. Here is a pic of my hunnie in his new Camis. Doesn't he look handsome! We are even having a smaller pair made for the baby! Can't wait to post those pics! Also here is the latest pic of the beach ball belly! I am 37 almost 38 weeks in this pic. I have so much more to post, but have to find the pics first!

My Best Friend...

Three years ago today I married my best friend. It is still what I consider the best decision I have ever made in my life! Now in another month we will have the best anniversary/birthday gift ever given. I love this man!!! Here is the latest photo of our "gift" to each other at 33 weeks.

Baby Shower Pics!

This is what a happy pregnant lady looks like!!

Yay for CUPCAKES!!!! The Jenkins Girls.

Me at 29 weeks!! Christi, Myself and my Cousin Stef....two of my favorite girls! Me and My Sister-in-Law Tori.

Becky, Myself, and Renee...two dear friends from school. Cute "Peter Pan" Birdhouse my Aunt Lisa Made!

Baby Shower Fun!!!

I feel as if it has been FOREVER since I have been on here!!! We have been busy busy bees in this house! Well...let me get everyone caught up....hmmmm lets see here.
My wonderful cousins Stefanie and Jennifer threw me and baby Frankie a fun little shin dig down in North Carolina. We had the best time just hanging out and having some BBQ and Cupcakes! There was such a good turn out and I got to see so many people I haven't seen in years!!! We are usually so busy running around when we get home we don't get to see too many people so that was a very special treat! My dear friend Gabby was kind enough to drive me all the way from Virginia down there for the festivities...THANK YOU GABBY!!! You are the bestest friend a girl could have! Not to mention the fantastic gifts we recieved from everyone!! I got the most beautiful hand-made gifts and lots of essientials. (Sorry the thank you cards aren't out yet, but I have over 100 to write!!! I feel horrible about this!!) I will take pics of all the fun stuff when we finish getting his room set up. I really have the most wonderful friends and family! Thank you all so much!!! I had the best time!
When I made it back up to Virginia I was also hosting a baby shower for my visiting teaching companion, Rachel, at my house. She is also due with a little baby girl in June!! It went off so well...I don't have the pictures loaded up yet, but promise to post some soon! It was such a good time. I got to really get to know some of the women from church and even had fun with the games ( I know this is hard for some of you to believe!). It was the first big party we have thrown in our home and I can't wait to have another party in our home! So much fun!
Frank and I have been so busy getting everything ready for the baby. All of his clothes are washed and the essentials organized. I think the most fun was putting together all of his stuff. It makes it seem so much more real as I look around and see his stuff spread through out the house! I love just going in his room and sitting in the rocking chair feeling him kick and looking around at his room! I am so excited! All we have left to do is paint and hang curtains and a fan. I even set up his little bathtub and put his little tub toys in the bathroom a few days ago. Now everytime I go in there I find them in the big tub where Frank has been playing with them or as he says..."Checking them for Safety!" He is so funny! He is going to be the best Dad!I can't believe how fast it has all gone by!
Speaking of the baby Frankie he is doing so much better! He has gotten so big and kicks all the time now and not wimpy kicks either!! My belly is so round everyone keeps telling me he is going to be super early. We just had a doctor visit yesterday and everything is going wonderful. His heart rate was a steady 140 beats, his head was down and he was kicking away at Dr. Brayboy!! I think he is ready to go! I think his favorite time of the day is when Frank or myself read to him. He really kicks away then! He loves hearing Frank's voice. We are just so excited for his arrival.
As of right now we have taken I think every class the Naval Hosptial here offers!! It has been so helpful though and I know it will pay-off. I was really nervous about breastfeeding but attending that class was very confidence boosting so I hope that will work out. We have our most important class this weekend...Labor and Delivery with a tour of the maternity ward. This is the one Frank is most nervous about. He is not sure he is going in yet when I deliver. He doesn't do well seeing me in pain so he is really anxious. I hope this class will be helpful!
Well...hopefully everyone is doing well and enjoying the nice summer weather we are having. I will post pics from the baby shower too! Take care and our love goes out to you all!