GerberBaby (TM) came!

Well, it finally happened. Sophy finally came into this world and most importantly into our little Gerber Family(TM). It was Feb 8th, Friday at 5:20pm that she entered the world (exiting Emily's body). Emily (with much help from Troy) tried labor for 7 hours with hardly any progression, then the Doctor recommended a C-section which was accomplished and 15-20 mins later Sophy was brought into the world, healthy, happy, and wide eyed. Troy and Emily couldn't believe the change that had instantly come into their lives.

Sophy is DUE!!

Well, I guess you can tell that Sophy has not quite emerged into the world yet. Today is Emily's due date and still no action. Things were going swimmingly until the appointment we had yesterday where we found out that we may be waiting a little while longer. If the GerberBaby(TM) doesn't emerge by next Wed's doctor's appointment we may consider an induction. We are so excited to meet her, but want to make sure that all parties are ready first and formost.

STEGGI

Here are some pictures of our new friend "Steggi" the Stegasaurus. Our neighbors apparently wanted some exercise and were galavanting in our yard creating a new friend for us to play with when we finally emerged from the house on Martin Luther King day. You can see we've been getting our mountain's share of snow lately. Somewhere to the left in the picture with our house is where our old large "Mount Ranier" lovingly stood. However now, Steggi has assumed the role of largest creation in the Gerber's front yard. Special thanks to Grant and Becki Rane!! :)

7 Weeks left!!

It's crazy to think, but the January 31st due date is rapidly approaching. Baby Sophy is getting bigger and stronger, and Emily has stopped her jogging, but still likes to go for short walks and hopes to use the eliptical from time to time. As of the last doctor's appointment, Emily has gained 28 lbs and it will not stop from there! Here are some pictures of the latest creation that Emily made to help her be comfortable. She worked (with a few very helpful phone calls from her mom and some "over the phone" sewing lessons) to sew this maternity dress. Looks great!!

Baby's Room

Troy, his brother Tyler, our neighbor Abe, and Emily on small parts helped to put this beautiful room together in about 2 days time. Not too bad for not having much experience with beadboard paneling, chair rail, or wall paper borders. Emily made the matching curtain/valance you'll see on the window. The clothes you will see in the crib at the end of the pictures are from the Gerber family baby shower. Sophy will be a spoiled baby soon!

Greco Pack-N-Play set up Demo

Come one! Come all! See Troy the Genius put together our baby Pack-N-Play in 3 minutes flat!

Still movin'!

Pregnant Em says: "Got to keep on movin'!" as she gets out most mornings to exercise (walk and small spurts of jogging). It's getting colder now, so she's trying to use their Eliptical machine while Troy is in class instead.