Happy New Year!!!

I can't believe 2009 is now over and it's 2010. This past year has brought some big changes for us. We moved from Las Vegas to Salt Lake and we welcomed our little baby boy. Erick Robert Loa was born December 22, 2009 at 4:08 p.m. He weighted 8lbs 15oz and was 21 inches long. He gave us a bit of a scare while I was in labor but everything turned out well and he is doing amazing. My dr and the on call pediatrician cleared us to leave the next day. We were in the hospital for less than 24 hours after Erick was born and I'm so glad that they didn't make us stay longer. It was good for Alex and I to be home, in our beds, in our little comfort area with our son.

We had Alex's mom, dad and his wife Barbara here along with my parents. It was a full house and a bit crazy at times. Now, everyone is gone and it's just our little family. It's been a good day and we're loving having our little baby boy here now. Erick has been very mellow and when he's awake, he generally is just sitting there with you looking around. So far, he sleeps pretty well at night and doesn't even really wake up to eat. Alex and I feel so blessed as we have received so much help from our families. I'm excited to see what the new year brings.

The final weekend

This is the last weekend it will be just Alex and I. I can't wait to bring this little one home and we both wish he would have come already. It seems everday there is someone else that I know who is due in December that has had their baby. Congrats to Kristen and Chad's wife. Oh and Sophia and then the celebrities who have now had their babies.

Alex and I have quite a bit to do today and Monday. We got most of our grocery shopping done last night, there are just a few things that we need to get today and Monday or I'll have Alex run out and get after the baby and before Christmas. There is still bread that needs to be made, a closet that needs to be cleaned out and organized, bathrooms cleaned, a meal to make and freeze, the list goes on. I started feeling a cold coming on lastnight so I hope that doesn't put a damper on my list of things to do.

To me, it's crazy to think that in just a few days there will be a baby here that isn't going somewhere else. He will be here always. That's really exciting and ner racking all at the same time. There are a few moments where it doesn't even feel real yet and I'm sure it won't feel real until he's in the car and we're driving home. Just a few more days to go!