Sorry to leave you with a quick post.
Dawn will be ending Baby Sampson blog and we will be both updating and using this one for future updates.
To see the latest pictures and information regarding our lives please check out Dawn's latest blog updated at Baby Sampson.
Enjoy.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Noah Daniel Sampson - Our Son
He is here!
The specifics:
Length - 19.5 inches
Weight - 8lbs 4.5oz
Arrival - 8:47pm
Dawn is doing wonderful, tired, and now resting.
Noah is amazing, he was able to start feeding immediately. He is very, very calm. Makes me nervous sometimes. He has good vocals when he needs them.
Here are some photos I was able to get right after he was born. More will follow, click on any image to enlarge it.
Our Room -
Dawn during labor -
Noah just born -
He appears really long in this.
Cone Head :)
Bonding with Mommy -
Dawn's Ears
Loved by others -
Our Doula & Friend Annie! You were amazing, thank you so much for your help.
Grandma Shoemaker - Grandson #8
Grandma Sampson - 1st Grandson
Grandpa Shoemaker -
Grandpa Sampson - Worth the wait?
Time with Daddy -
New Loving Parents -
The next morning -
Dawn's Eye Color - Brown
Dawn's Nose
The specifics:
Length - 19.5 inches
Weight - 8lbs 4.5oz
Arrival - 8:47pm
Dawn is doing wonderful, tired, and now resting.
Noah is amazing, he was able to start feeding immediately. He is very, very calm. Makes me nervous sometimes. He has good vocals when he needs them.
Here are some photos I was able to get right after he was born. More will follow, click on any image to enlarge it.
Our Room -
Dawn during labor -
Noah just born -
He appears really long in this.
Cone Head :)
Bonding with Mommy -
Dawn's Ears
Loved by others -
Our Doula & Friend Annie! You were amazing, thank you so much for your help.
Grandma Shoemaker - Grandson #8
Grandma Sampson - 1st Grandson
Grandpa Shoemaker -
Grandpa Sampson - Worth the wait?
Time with Daddy -
New Loving Parents -
The next morning -
Dawn's Eye Color - Brown
Dawn's Nose
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Day 29 - Everything (but the kitchen sink) - 1 Day Left
Today is my last major trash and recycling day before I leave. I rounded everything I could find in preparation of having the house as clean as possible.
I believe the trash workers make not like me after today.
To your left, recycling, mostly from all the boxes that were shipped here. The right contains all the junk, its hard to spot, although the old kitchen sink is just to the right of the trash can.
As of this morning, a kid was interested in it, not sure why, he asked if I was throwing it out "Here's your sign", I told him 'Yes'. They must have came late last night for it. Less work for the trash department.
I was able to get the front door blind replaced. Here is the result.
I believe the trash workers make not like me after today.
As of this morning, a kid was interested in it, not sure why, he asked if I was throwing it out "Here's your sign", I told him 'Yes'. They must have came late last night for it. Less work for the trash department.
I was able to get the front door blind replaced. Here is the result.
I finally completed our bed. We got a replacement Sleep Number (Queen size) and I remembered watching the guys put it together the first time. Still a little tricky this time, took about an hour and I did not miss anything. Felt great, for the moment I laid on it. Still need a mattress pad and sheets.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Day 28 - Dawn's New Bundle of Joy - 2 Days left
You thought this was going to be a picture of a baby didn't you?
We originally wanted to replace our Dyson Ball, however, for the price Dawn found a better alternative.
Welcome Bissell. Comes with hardwood floor cleaning and a 14' foot hose (sweet). Bag less and is not to heavy to move around. It has been thoroughly tested in the house last night.
We originally wanted to replace our Dyson Ball, however, for the price Dawn found a better alternative.
Welcome Bissell. Comes with hardwood floor cleaning and a 14' foot hose (sweet). Bag less and is not to heavy to move around. It has been thoroughly tested in the house last night.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Day 27 - Clean-Up Begins - 10 Days left
For all of you who have taken an interest in the progress of the house thank you for staying with me through this challenging but possibly entertaining process.
As of today, 3 rooms in the house are completely ready. Family Room (fireplace), Guest Bathroom, and Guest Bedroom. I will be showing before and after photos shortly.
Today I wanted to show you the front of the house, even though it is still changing and needs landscaping, it is probably as far as I can get it before July 1st.
As the last of the shrubs and roots were getting cleaned up, I dug upon a pair of women's sandals, size M/L. Emily Riley believes Dawn should be happy that she has a new old pair, but I somehow doubt these will ever be worn again. Not to shabby for being under 3+ inches of dirt and leaves.
I am going to provide a before and after as well as a 360 video view from the sidewalk. If you want to see a larger version of any the photos, just click on them and they will open full screen.
Enjoy.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
360 View:
As of today, 3 rooms in the house are completely ready. Family Room (fireplace), Guest Bathroom, and Guest Bedroom. I will be showing before and after photos shortly.
Today I wanted to show you the front of the house, even though it is still changing and needs landscaping, it is probably as far as I can get it before July 1st.
As the last of the shrubs and roots were getting cleaned up, I dug upon a pair of women's sandals, size M/L. Emily Riley believes Dawn should be happy that she has a new old pair, but I somehow doubt these will ever be worn again. Not to shabby for being under 3+ inches of dirt and leaves.
I am going to provide a before and after as well as a 360 video view from the sidewalk. If you want to see a larger version of any the photos, just click on them and they will open full screen.
Enjoy.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
360 View:
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Day 26 - Let's do it! - Part 7
Woke up @ 7am sore and tired but ready to get work done.
Dad is my superman, he was able to push himself to get more done than I could ever imagine, thank you SO much!
Dawn has a clothes line outside, should be interesting to see how it works out.
Dad frosted the garage window, his is better than my attempt.
Do you see what is missing below (hint: light post).
The existing mail box was rotted and dad snapped it off (intentionally) since we were replacing it. A few people have laughed at me for my choice in a new mail box but I worry for my wife and unborn child. I do not want to cause unnecessary risk. The mail box allows Dawn to get the mail from the sidewalk and no go out onto the street. This is not a high traffic area, but accidents do happen. We have had enough accidents to last a lifetime.
After putting the mail box up, I saw a preying mantis, some doubt my photo images but I promise it is a baby preying mantis, I have never seen one so small.
We had to move the tub in the laundry room to make room for the washer and dryer. Dad rerouted the pipes. You don't understand how useful these are until you have one.
We also added shelves for Dawn to work on while down in the laundry room. The main shelf is strong enough to hold a bouncer with Noah in it safely.
The front door lock needed changed or re-keyed, believe it or not, cheaper to replace then re-key the locks we were given.
The gate was not functioning correctly, it would not close all the way. The pole to lock it when in use was bent also. We put a 2" wheel underneath and raised the gate and dad restructured the pivot area. We bent the pole into the correct position using tow rope and my car (that was fun, not for dad, he was scared of my driving, who knew?).
We had an issue with Target, we were given a gift card (thank you to that generous person). Dawn mailed it to me so I could get some other things we will need. Apparently you cannot write the numbers down and use them at the store, online only, annoying. The card was lost in transit, we hoped, we had to verify information and get a new card resent with the remaining balance. The card came today, and we got a rug for the living room to go with the color of the wood furniture.
Also courtesy of the Target gift card, my new desk.
Sadly, Dad is gone, back to PA, the work that is left is doable but my progress will not be what you saw this week. Thanks so much dad for caring enough to help and teaching me invaluable skills.
Dad is my superman, he was able to push himself to get more done than I could ever imagine, thank you SO much!
Dawn has a clothes line outside, should be interesting to see how it works out.
Dad frosted the garage window, his is better than my attempt.
Do you see what is missing below (hint: light post).
The existing mail box was rotted and dad snapped it off (intentionally) since we were replacing it. A few people have laughed at me for my choice in a new mail box but I worry for my wife and unborn child. I do not want to cause unnecessary risk. The mail box allows Dawn to get the mail from the sidewalk and no go out onto the street. This is not a high traffic area, but accidents do happen. We have had enough accidents to last a lifetime.
After putting the mail box up, I saw a preying mantis, some doubt my photo images but I promise it is a baby preying mantis, I have never seen one so small.
We had to move the tub in the laundry room to make room for the washer and dryer. Dad rerouted the pipes. You don't understand how useful these are until you have one.
We also added shelves for Dawn to work on while down in the laundry room. The main shelf is strong enough to hold a bouncer with Noah in it safely.
The front door lock needed changed or re-keyed, believe it or not, cheaper to replace then re-key the locks we were given.
The gate was not functioning correctly, it would not close all the way. The pole to lock it when in use was bent also. We put a 2" wheel underneath and raised the gate and dad restructured the pivot area. We bent the pole into the correct position using tow rope and my car (that was fun, not for dad, he was scared of my driving, who knew?).
We had an issue with Target, we were given a gift card (thank you to that generous person). Dawn mailed it to me so I could get some other things we will need. Apparently you cannot write the numbers down and use them at the store, online only, annoying. The card was lost in transit, we hoped, we had to verify information and get a new card resent with the remaining balance. The card came today, and we got a rug for the living room to go with the color of the wood furniture.
Also courtesy of the Target gift card, my new desk.
Sadly, Dad is gone, back to PA, the work that is left is doable but my progress will not be what you saw this week. Thanks so much dad for caring enough to help and teaching me invaluable skills.
Day 25 - Two and counting - Part 6
Friday evening was busy in the house, knowing we had a bunch to do and only 1 full day left.
Here is the laundry window frosted a view from inside, then out.
All three bedrooms are almost complete, here is where they stood as of Friday evening.
Guest Room - Wall color = Mercer Blue
Master Bedroom - Wall Color = Almond Oil
Last but not LEAST, Noah's nursery - Wall Color = Almond Oil
Mom Sampson gave us the rocking chair, unbelievably comfortable. She hopes to get to use it also. Thanks Mom! She told Dawn it was part of her b-day gift since it was her b-day month, great, another person encouraging the whole month for a birthday.
Most of the clothing is the larger 3-6, 6-9 months, Dawn has the newborn clothes with her in Philly.
As you can see these rooms are coming together, just not completely done. Check out tomorrow's post, lots of photos underway.
Here is the laundry window frosted a view from inside, then out.
All three bedrooms are almost complete, here is where they stood as of Friday evening.
Guest Room - Wall color = Mercer Blue
Master Bedroom - Wall Color = Almond Oil
Last but not LEAST, Noah's nursery - Wall Color = Almond Oil
Mom Sampson gave us the rocking chair, unbelievably comfortable. She hopes to get to use it also. Thanks Mom! She told Dawn it was part of her b-day gift since it was her b-day month, great, another person encouraging the whole month for a birthday.
As you can see these rooms are coming together, just not completely done. Check out tomorrow's post, lots of photos underway.
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