Moon Shadow Myers...hmmm????

So, we have found one of the hardest parts about being expectant parents is figuring out this whole naming-of-our-child-thing. Yes, it maybe even harder than dealing with my emotions! For some insane reason, I just thought we would open the book containing 100,001 Baby Names, and "the one" would be flashing at us or dancing around on the page - if only!! It's difficult because we don't want something that every kid will have, but we aren't all about the weirdo-Hollywood names (don't worry, no Pilot Inspektor Myers here). There are so many things to think about - and we have found Myers a difficult name to be paired with!

We thought we would enlist the help of our blog-readers, if there are even any of you out there! I know a few of my family members are reading - although I think it's because of the easy access to pics of Jonah :) My dad has totally admitted it! And my mom and sister have left a comment or two, so I know they were at least reading at one point! So, to the readers of The Myers Family Blog - here is your test...please help us give Little buddy a name!!!

We have a decent list started. Here are the "normal ones" we like (in NO particular order): Joel, Spencer, Owen, Jameson, Elliot, Lincoln, Seth (although, Seth Meyers from SNL - kinda lame)

There is also another list we have. For some reason, we (mainly I) am super particular to Irish/Scottish names (again, in no order): Colin, Liam, Beckett, Kieren, Finley

Our friend Tyler has also been helping us brainstorm. Some of our favorites from him include: Gandalf, Piccachu, Frederick Theodore (i.e. Fred Ted), and Lions Tigers and Bears O Myers.

One thing we definitely know for sure - his last name will be Myers :)

We totally would love and appreciate any thoughts/ideas you all have!!!

This weekend

We had a great time this weekend at Nick and Emily's wedding!  Their wedding and reception was downtown in Indianapolis at the Scottish Rite Cathedral - what an absolutely gorgeous setting for a wedding!!  I loved seeing Justin looking all handsome in his tux (he was in the wedding), and it was fantastic to realize it looks like in addition to my growing belly, it also looks like I have "little buddies" growing in my arms and chin also! 

While Justin was fulfilling his groomsmanly (I'm not sure that is even a word!) duties on Saturday morning/afternoon, I had the opportunity to finally visit my cousin Jessica and her 4-month old son, Zane (dad Brian was coaching football and touring the Colts new stadium).  Zane was due in June, but decided he couldn't wait any longer, so he decided to come 9 weeks early in the middle of April!  I didn't have my camera with me, because that would have made too much sense, but we had such a great visit!  Zane is doing so well, and he is definitely a cutie! He has cute little chubby cheeks and legs, and a cute little dimple in his chin!  I am so glad I finally got to meet him!  

A few minor changes

As I try and figure out the world of blogging, I am sure our blog will have a few small changes here and there.  I know I would like to have a really cool header with our picture and stuff like some of my friends blogs, but I have no clue how to do that.  I may have to enlist the help of one of my friends, who I consider a Queen of Blogs :)  So, KJT - be ready for the call one of these days! 

I have figured out how to make a few small changes, though!  I am going to make my pictures a little bit bigger - Jonah (and I am sure Little buddy will be this way too!) is just way too stinkin' cute to have to squint to look at!!  So, I actually even updated the post below in case you wanted to get a better look :)  You should be able to click on the pictures to make them bigger, but I don't know why this isn't working :(  

Small change number two - anyone can now add a comment!  I guess the default setting for leaving a comment is for Google members only, but I changed it, so now for all of you who have been DYING to tell me how unbelievably adorable my nephew is, the floor is open!!  

This weekend, Justin and I are going to Indianapolis for a wedding.  I am really looking forward to it - it should be a lot of fun!  Minus the fact I won't be able to have a glass of wine, I will get winded after dancing the Cha-Cha slide after 20 seconds, and I will actually have to wear real clothes and put on make-up instead of wearing my normal outfit of a t-shirt and sweatpants!  But, seriously, I am really looking forward to this weekend - Nick and Emily met like a week after Justin and I did (about 7 1/2 years ago!) and have been great friends of ours.  We are really happy for them, and have been looking forward to this for a long time.  

More of Jonah

After being away from home for more than a week and a half, I reluctantly made my way back to Cincinnati yesterday.  Justin and my dad drove to Charleston to meet Jonah on Friday, and then Justin had to turn around and drive home yesterday and bring me with him.  I think I cried until Columbia.  Maybe not quite that far, but for a good 30 minutes, which is funny, because for the six years Katie has lived in South Carolina, I have never cried when I have had to leave her. 

Jonah is the most precious little guy I have ever been around!  I am sure come November, Jonah will become the second most precious little guy I have ever been around, but until then....he is amazing!  He literally never cries, he loves to cuddle, he makes the funniest little faces, he makes some pretty funny sounds, too...coming from both ends.  Uncle Justin found that one out the hard way!  

I took about 3,000 pictures last week, but here are a few of my favorite.

Aren't I the sweetest looking guy you've ever seen? :)

"Why can't someone put me in this swing the right way?!?!"

Jonah letting everyone know who the boss of the house is now!

A Clemson fan already... we need to get him some Hoosier gear!!

Uncle Justin getting some practice

Jonah and Aunt Cassie about 3 seconds before I started sobbing!

Jonah meets his cousin, Little buddy

Introducing....

Jonah Matthew Newton

Little Jonah sleeping away. He likes to sleep and poop. He did plenty of both all day!

Proud Mama and Jonah

The Happy Newton Family

Mom, Dad, and Baby are doing great! Everyone is a little tired, but that is to be expected. It definitely makes me even more excited to meet our Little buddy. I think he was getting a little jealous when I was holding Jonah - he started kicking him! A little cousin rivalry already!!

He's Heeerrreee!!!!

Nephew Newt, that is!!! I have to admit, I was a little skeptical at my entire family choosing the beginning of August as their date in the "Baby Newton Baby Pool", but they were right! We got the call as we were sleeping soundly in the condo in Ft. Lauderdale that Katie was in the hospital and a mere 4 1/2 hours after "the call" Nephew Newt was here (for a total of 10 hours in labor). I was able to get my flight changed and fly directly from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, but I got in at 12:30 a.m., so I haven't met him yet.

My mom and I are on the way to the hospital now, so I will hopefully have some pictures soon! Some vital statistics: 7 lbs, 4ozs, 20 inches, NO NAME!!!! :)