Sweet Siblings

I am sure the day will come when Kenzie and Caleb will want nothing to do with each other. They will read this post and roll their eyes in disgust that there was ever a moment in time that they adored each other. For now, I am savoring the moment and enjoying watching these two love on each other. There is nothing sweeter than the bond between siblings. I can only hope that as time passes, their love for each other does not fade.

Hospital Stay and Homecoming

Many people may argue that a 3 night stay in a hospital is in NO way similar to a mini-vacation. However, when you have Nurse's available 24 hours to deliver pain meds, answer questions, bring you your baby from the nursery, along with 3 hot meals a day served from a pretty decent cafeteria...that YOU don't cook OR clean. . . what else do you call it? Sure, it comes with some discomfort, needles, iv's, and limitations, but in the end. . . our little man was worth it all& I'm still calling it a vacation!

As sad as we were to say goodbye to the wonderful hospital staff, we were equally excited to see Mackenzie and introduce her to her little brother. (*Due to H1N1, the hospitals policy would not allow siblings under 16 to visit, therefore her first interactions with Caleb were when he was 4 days old). We were a little worried b/c Mackenzie commented ALL through my pregnancy that she ONLY wanted a sister...and her name MUST be Maddie. We were a little apprehensive to share the news that the baby was in fact a boy named Caleb and that he would never be dressed in pink! We took a hysterical video (which I hope to upload soon) that shows her disappointment; however, I am happy to report that by that evening she was in love with her brother! She has proved to be a great big sister. She is very helpful in retrieving diapers, finding his pacifier, burping him and kissing his little head. We couldn't be prouder of her. She has had a lot to adjust to and will be a GREAT big sister!

Our first few days home as a family of 4 have been more than I could have imagined. Jeremy has been beyond helpful taking over household jobs, helping with bath and bedtime, and letting me rest and recover. Mackenzie has been patient in waiting for us to care for Caleb and has really bonded better than expected. It's amazing how things return back to you that you have forgotten, how deeply you can love someone you barely even know and how complete we now feel as a family.

Below are some picture from our hospital stay and from our Homecoming!

Leaving the Hospital. . .




Meeting Baby Brother
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Opening Caleb's gift to Mackenzie, a baby doll


Helping Mommy feed Caleb


Mommy and her favorite little girl and boy



Nana and Grandpa welcoming Caleb home



Caleb's first sponge bath (4 days old)









Heading out to our first Pediatricians appt










6 days old Stats: 6 lbs, 12.8 oz (10th-20th percentile), height 20 1/4 inches (50th-75th percentile)


Snuggling up with Sissy for a nap



Our family of 4

Our first Photo Shoot

Today, the hospital photographer came in to take Caleb's picture for their website and for First Photo. Little man was a natural! He knew just how to strike a pose, work the camera and show off his killer looks. I don't want to toot my own horn, BUT....Mommy got some pretty great pictures herself. I think the hospital photographer was actually a little jealous of my close up, eyes open shot. . .looks like someones got a little competition!

The link to the online hospital pics is:http://www.growingfamily.com/webnursery/babypage.asp?UrlID=3113089371
password: Buzzard

Introducing Caleb Andrew Buzzard!

We are beyond thrilled to announce the arrival of our son Caleb Andrew Buzzard. He was born into the World, Wednesday, January 6th at 10:15 a.m. He weighed a solid 7 lbs, 3 oz and was 18 1/2 inches long. He has a head full of brown hair, a tiny button nose and flawless skin. Oh, and he has that wonderful baby smell that I cannot get enough of! Awaiting his arrival, were both sets of grandparents, who were able to meet him as we were being rolled out of the Operating Room on our way to recovery. He had many visitors, including his Uncle Buzz, Aunt Kate, Aunt Emily and boyfriend Brian, and our dear friends Greg and Laura. We had an unbelievable amount of calls, emails, texts and well wishes within the first few hours. Our little guy is definitely surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Caleb has been a great eater from the start and is beginning to open his eyes more and look around. He loves to unswaddle himself from our mummy-like wrap and likes to put his fingers in his mouth. We may have ourselves a thumb sucker! He has a quiet little cry (very opposite from his big sister Kenzie) and seems pretty laid back. I am sure these are all subject to change as time goes on, but we're crossing our fingers that he remains a good baby!

Here are some pics from the first 48 hrs of his life!





































Happy Bday, Little Man! We couldn't love you more. You have made us complete!

Christmas 2009

We enjoyed our last Christmas this year as a family of 3. We enjoyed new and old traditions and made wonderful memories with our families. Since we couldn't travel this year since I am so close to my due date, we stayed local. We missed not being with the Buzzard's Christmas morning, but enjoyed having everyone to our house a few days later! We also enjoyed a new Christmas Eve day tradition that we hope will continue in the years to come. We took Mackenzie to her first movie, Alvin and the Chipmunks, which she loved. Not sure what was the bigger hit....the movie or buttered popcorn and icee. That night, we drove through town with Nana and Grandpa looking at Christmas lights (a tradition that I have enjoyed since I was a little girl). After leaving Santa a plate of milk and cookies, and the reindeer carrots and water to drink, we tucked Kenzie into bed and finished up last minute wrapping.

Below are some pictures from Christmas 2009!


Christmas Card Posing:







Christmas Eve Day Matinee:







Christmas Morning at our House:


















Christmas with the Buzzard's:
























Christmas Celebration with Barth's and Limburg's:


















2009 has been filled with many wonderful memories. We look forward to seeing what 2010 holds for our family. We cannot wait to meet the newest member of the "Buzzard Bunch" in the next few days!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!