Ashlyn Joy

Arrived by C-Section at 11:13pm
7 pounds 3 ounces
19.75 inches
  • sheshe
    I know she was worth waiting for!!! Can't wait to meet her...Praise God for her safe arrival!!
    by sheshe at 11/20/08 12:03PM
  • iloveponds
    I read somewhere recently that you should "enjoy the small things now because they become the big things later." As much as you love and enjoy her now, you can't imagine how much more it will be for you later. Treasure!
    by iloveponds at 11/20/08 12:37PM
  • seattle22
    Congrats to y'all! Can't wait to meet that precious bundle of Joy...no pun intended! ;)
    by seattle22 at 11/20/08 12:51PM
  • kerrigan
    congratulations guys! I tried to go to bed last night before I saw the announcement but I couldn't sleep - I had to get back up and check online to make sure mom and baby were okay before I could rest!
    by kerrigan at 11/20/08 1:05PM
  • marmee
    Welcome, Ashlyn!! Bless you three. :)
    by marmee at 11/20/08 2:55PM
  • kaceyatthebat
    Congratulations both of you. I hope everyone is feeling well today!
    by kaceyatthebat at 11/20/08 3:28PM
  • dianna
    Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby girl!
    by dianna at 11/20/08 7:59PM
  • chispa
    Congrats! We're so glad Ashlyn arrived safely!
    by chispa at 11/20/08 9:22PM
  • kaceyatthebat
    I so wish I could have been there to bring you both PF Chang's after that hard day! Take care. :)
    by kaceyatthebat at 11/21/08 11:13AM
  • graw
    We can hardly wait to get to Arlington to cuddle with our new granddaughter! God is good!
    by graw at 11/23/08 3:24PM
  • txvballer
    by txvballer at 11/27/08 1:51PM
  • windham4life
    congrats!!!! She's beautiful. I bet you are proud parents! :)
    by windham4life at 11/30/08 6:23PM
  • graw
    You're a terrific daddy, Tim and I have enjoyed seeing you and Amanda bonding with your precious baby girl! I am so thankful that I have had time with all of you this week. I'm sure going to m iss my cuddle time with Ashlyn. I love you, son and my prayers are always with you and Amanda and Ashlyn!
    by graw at 12/06/08 2:27AM
  • campmagicman
    Happy Birthday!
    by campmagicman at 02/15/09 7:53AM
  • sheshe
    Happy Birthday!!!
    by sheshe at 02/15/09 2:13PM
  • beckyd
    Thought I'd leave you a happy birthday message here, even though I'm pretty sure you don't check it :)

    Have a happy birthday!
    by beckyd at 02/15/09 4:42PM
  • txvballer
    happy birthday!!
    by txvballer at 02/17/09 8:55PM
  • thejames
    so how's that ashlyn joy daughter of yours been doing since the day she was born??
    by thejames at 04/28/09 4:04PM

Status

Alright, so the plan is for me to post status updates here throughout the day as the labor & delivery progresses.

This will keep me busy and keep me from annoying my wife (ha)!

So, if you want check back here for the latest status...
  • graw
    I know it's blog and not bog. I know you're laughing at that one.
    by graw at 11/19/08 10:19PM
  • kaceyatthebat
    Hey, Tim! It's been a busy day for us so I am just now catching up. Poor Amanda! Pitocin contractions are hard enough, but to go through all this for this long...she must be so tired. You must be exhausted, too! Hang in there, both of you. We hope to hear big news soon.
    by kaceyatthebat at 11/19/08 10:22PM
  • laughing_eyes
    I'm MOST IMPRESSED, Mr. (soon-to-be-daddy) Tim. I don't know that I've ever read a blog that was updated so faithfully! :) Hope y'all are doing ok. Hugs all around :)
    by laughing_eyes at 11/19/08 10:23PM
  • laughing_eyes
    BTW, stubborn is such a STRONG word - perhaps, a mind of her own? ;)
    by laughing_eyes at 11/19/08 10:24PM
  • laughing_eyes
    my cousin Cherry read my blog - her response (unprompted by your past assessments) was "your blog is so ... random" I couldn't help it - I laughed outloud and then had to explain.
    by laughing_eyes at 11/19/08 10:26PM
  • timbo
    9:40pm Nothing to report. We've been told the doctor should pop in sometime soon and hopefully we'll get another check. Thanks for the prayers! We're both pretty sleepy and anxious.
    by timbo at 11/19/08 10:43PM
  • kaceyatthebat
    Hey can they stop pitocin for the night and resume it tomorrow after you guys get some sleep?
    by kaceyatthebat at 11/19/08 10:51PM
  • kaceyatthebat
    It's been done before, just didn't know if that was an option for her.
    by kaceyatthebat at 11/19/08 10:51PM
  • kerrigan
    That's a good idea, but it's risking a time crunch. Baby HAS to be out within 24 hours of water breakage.
    by kerrigan at 11/19/08 10:59PM
  • jamiemmoon
    I am so ready.
    by jamiemmoon at 11/19/08 11:01PM
  • timbo
    10:05pm Doctor came in but had to leave to deliver SOMEONE ELSES BABY. Should be back soon. Also, per my wife request I have to stop the updates for now.
    by timbo at 11/19/08 11:08PM
  • windham4life
    eeeeeeeeekkkkk!!! Come on baby!!! Thanks for the updates :)
    by windham4life at 11/19/08 11:13PM
  • kerrigan
    Sounds like she's in transition.

    Are you also not allowed to touch her right now?
    by kerrigan at 11/19/08 11:17PM
  • beckyd
    oh, I just can't hardly stand the suspense! still thinking about y'all and praying!
    by beckyd at 11/19/08 11:51PM
  • littlebit
    10:45pm ***She's been at 6 cm since 7pm... so they're taking her back for a c-section***
    by littlebit at 11/19/08 11:57PM
  • littlebit
    I'll post post pictures of Ashlyn as soon as I see her :-)
    by littlebit at 11/19/08 11:58PM
  • graw
    Congratulations! We are so thrilled she's here! God has answered all of our prayers! Carynn waited up until Ashlyn was born and Shante said she let out a big squeal and clapped her hands when she heard the good news. She told them she knew it was a girl all along. Shante and Phil and the kids all send their love and can't wait to see all of you!
    by graw at 11/20/08 1:18AM
  • timbo
    12:29am The eagle has landed!! Mom and baby are doing great!
    by timbo at 11/20/08 1:29AM
  • debivon
    I was SO thrilled to receive the pics of y'all & beautiful Ashlyn Joy! I'm sorry y'all had such a long, grueling day, but it was SO worth it, right?! :) Trina will be here Tues. so I'll share the pics with her & EVERYONE, as we'll ALL be together for Thanksgiving. Fred & I will be decorating for Christmas this weekend, as we plan to celebrate early, while Trina's in town. I'll look forward to more pics & updates. Hugs & kisses all around! Lotsa Love, Aunt Sis
    by debivon at 11/20/08 7:32AM
  • sunshinebear
    Congrats!
    by sunshinebear at 11/20/08 10:13AM

Cork Board

Objective: Hang cork board on nursery wall.

Description: No larger than 22x30 with white border.

The Mission (should you choose to accept): Locate a reasonably priced cork board with wooden borders (too be painted white), or better, white borders of any material, from a local retailer.

Field Report:
19:00 - Visited local supply store (alias: Target) for purchase of said cork board. No suitable subject acquired.
19:15 - Visited nearby mess (alias: Chilis) for sustenance.
20:00 - Visited second local supply store (alias: Walmart) for purchase of said cork board. Possible subject acquired, further recon required before final assessment.
20:22 - Visited third local supply store (alias: Office Depot) for purchase of said cork board. Subject acquired matching all specifications.
20:30 - Mission Accomplished.....
...
Or, so I thought. Not 20 yards from Office Depot, as I turn out of the parking lot, Amanda decides that a cork board with black borders would look better than the one with white borders we just bought.
...
20:31 - Visit third local supply store (again) (alias: Office Depot). Return purchased supplies, and exchanged for cork board meeting the amended specifications.
20:33 - Mission Accomplished...(I hope)

  • ellwoodwd
    getting subject is the easy part. trying to decide where to hang it will be the true challenge.
    by ellwoodwd at 10/07/08 10:35PM
  • kaceyatthebat
    Ha ha ha, well I'm sure she's totally right about the color. Good job hanging in there, Dad.
    by kaceyatthebat at 10/07/08 10:51PM
  • mandao
    In all fairness, the first we bought had a white boarder that was plastic. It looked cheap. The second had a nice wooden black boarder that will match perfectly with the red letters with polka dots! And the second nicer board was cheaper! I did feel really bad sending him back in there though! What a good daddy!
    by mandao at 10/07/08 11:12PM
  • txbowler
    Based on my 5-6 years of experience buying nearly all the office supplies for work, I would have sent you to office depot first ;-)
    by txbowler at 10/08/08 10:53AM
  • windham4life
    haha...I'm sure the room will look great :)
    by windham4life at 10/18/08 4:56PM

Nostalgia

I'm going through a faze of nostalgia.

What are your favorite (5 or so) songs from yesteryears?

Some of Mine:
- Time - H.&T.B.F.
- How's it gonna be - T.E.B.
- Thriller! - M.J.
- Nothing Else Matters - M.


  • dwatkins
    Those are all great songs. I'm actually listening to the album that has that last one right now.
    by dwatkins at 09/21/08 10:18PM
  • txbowler
    "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" - E.J.
    "Yesterday" - The B.
    "People Are Strange" -The D.
    "Suspicious Minds" - E.P.
    "Folsom Prison Blues" - J.C.

    Honorable Mention - "Porcupine Pie" - N.D.
    by txbowler at 09/22/08 12:02AM
  • kerrigan
    HI TIM IT'S SO WONDERFUL TO SEE YOU POSTING AGAIN!!! WELCOME BACK TO THE DARK SIDE!!!!!!!111!
    by kerrigan at 09/24/08 11:22PM
  • jestersncourt
    "More Than Words" Extreme
    by jestersncourt at 09/25/08 9:55PM
  • jestersncourt
    "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" Neil Diamond
    by jestersncourt at 09/25/08 9:55PM

What a weekend

If you missed lectures this weekend...you really missed something great. So many Christians worshipping in one place, edifying one another, and praising our Lord...Wow, I can't wait for eternity!!!
  • campmagicman
    I'm honored to have you be the first!!!
    by campmagicman at 07/29/07 3:45PM
  • campmagicman
    Great encourangement to be around you and your lovely wife!!
    by campmagicman at 07/29/07 4:11PM
  • towelhead
    I wanted to go soo bad. Daddy couldnt get off of work. My father uses Dee's qoute alot. Ofcourse he says its his. But, its straight to the point and terribly true!
    by towelhead at 07/29/07 9:31PM
  • kirbyj2
    So you got pops on pleo. Good deal. Wish I could have seen you guys this weekend.
    by kirbyj2 at 07/29/07 10:01PM
  • amanduhhhh
    i'm with you on the eternity waiting list.
    by amanduhhhh at 07/30/07 1:04AM
  • dianna
    Wish I could have been there this year. I REALLY hated missing it, but we had a family wedding. Maybe next year we'll be there with both our kiddos! :)
    by dianna at 08/08/07 1:06PM
  • windham4life
    I heard it was wonderful! It's such a blessing to have the opportunity to do things like that! I'm sad I missed it!! :( But, I had a good excuse...I wasn't even in the country. haha
    by windham4life at 08/13/07 11:51PM
  • txbowler
    Congrats, uncle Tim!
    by txbowler at 08/15/07 4:02PM
  • harding
    Sorry man, Thanks for the congrats though!
    by harding at 11/27/07 10:24AM
  • graw
    Hey Bo. I see your last entry was a year ago, so I'm not sure if you will even see this comment, but just wanted to say that I love you very much and I couldn't be more proud of you! God bless you and Amanda and baby too!
    by graw at 06/28/08 2:18PM
  • ellwoodwd
    it was good to see you friday night. sorry i wasn't able to make it for any of the other parts.
    by ellwoodwd at 07/02/08 9:03AM