James's blogging debut

This is baby James corresponding live from IHC hospital and here is my story....
A while ago I heard the doc tell my mama that I should be born early (like the end of September early October). That is when I said to myself, heck no! I have football plans down the road and I need to be a big boy. I'll come when I am good and ready!

Then when my mom started to go way over her due date, she was not a happy lady:( And you know what they say about when mama ain't happy.
So, when my parents were about to get up for church on Sunday, I gave my mom one of my best kicks to help break her water. I figured it was pretty good timing right before sacrament. Plus, my dad could spend the day watching some good football games.
Soon my parents were off to the hospital. My mom was in lots of pain when she got her epidural at 11. I decided she needed something to use against me when I act up as a teenager:). The rest of the day she was pretty comfy.
About 8 pm my mom was dilated to a ten and it was time for her to start pushing. After about 2 hours I saw the narrow tunnel through which I was to enter the world and said, No Thanks! You will have to take me out another way! That is when the gruff old doctor decided to wheel the fam into surgery for a c-section.

This is a picture of my daddy right before I came out. I thought he was looking pretty spiffy. Like Dr. House on tv.

And here is my first picture! I love it. I am giving my best dinosaur roar and it shows what a big boy I am. 9 pounds 12 oz. I am the biggest grandchild to date!

Here I am getting all washed up so I can get my snuggle on.

My Gregory grandparents sent this hat attached to some pretty flowers for mom. I love supporting the team.

Here I am a day later with my uncle Andy. He owes me. I guess the Down family bet how big I would be and he got the closest at 9 pounds 14 oz. He is now $100 richer! He can buy me a bottle of formula later:)

Here I am hanging with the boys... uncle Jake, Zac, and Andy. They look pretty cool.

Here I am posing with my beautiful aunts, Heather and Katelyn.


This is my Mama. She is recovering quickly from her surgery. She says she has never been so content and is completely on cloud nine. She can't get enough cuddling with me and is so happy that I am such a happy healthy baby.

Here is one last picture of me and my daddy. Everyone says that I look just like him. I can't wait until I can spike my hair just like his.

I will be arriving home from the hospital soon. I am sure excited to meet everyone. Thanks for all of the love and support. Oh, and thanks for being patient with me coming so late. It was for the love of the game:)

Love,
Baby James