We're in love...

Aubrey and I have been looking at our baby pictures trying to decide who Ainsley looks more like and we both noticed how much we grew between out monthly pictures. It scared us. We decided to take matters in our own hands and get some pictures of our little Ainsley before she moves into the next growth phase. We set up the front room to take some simple pictures of our baby...but as you will see, we got carried away. What can we say? We just love our little Ainsley.


Above was our first photo idea, a Christmas baby picture for her middle name - Noel. Below she's posing with the bear that Grandpa and Grandma Stout gave her. (Possibly against her will - but she was asleep so we didn't hear an objection.)

Here she is in her glorious splendor as a prima ballerina. She loves dancing with daddy already and loves music...wow does she love music. (We have discovered it's the only way to make her sleep all night long. Glad we figured this out with Grandma Winter's help early on. Thank you Sue!)

We love this girl. She's such a joy.

Welcome Ainsley Noel Stout

We were so pleased last night to expand our family with the addition of little Ainsley Noel Stout. She's simply beautiful. Aubrey and I are so in love with her, even when we're still getting used to not sleeping at night. She was 7 pounds 9 ounces and 20 inches long. She's got a little tiny bit of blond hair on back and long eyelashes. She already loves pouting out her bottom lip. She's our Christmas miracle. Merry Christmas everyone!

For Hilary

These pictures are from Saturday. Yes I'm still teaching. But I gave up on the tights and leotard long ago. I can still pull out clean singles!!!

Well here you go Hill. You wanted some pictures of how prego I am. I wouldn't do this for anyone but you. The thing is I know how if feels to be far away and miss out on little things like seeing someones big Santa belly. For those of you who don't know Hil is our sister that's been teaching English in China for the last four months. She left before we got home from Hawaii. So we haven't seen each other for some time. But she'll be home for Christmas and I'm hoping baby Stout will too.

Count down to Baby and Christmas!

Nate and I are so excited for this little baby to come into our lives. Nate has shown this in many ways but one big one that has taken allot of time and work he has preped this little room for our little girl. The picture above is the sewing desk he repaired and painted for me.

We've been so blessed. The crib was a gift from Papa and G.G. Stout.

Also they gave us this dresser that Nate painted. He's painted a picture in his painting class that will be hung above the dresser. We are so excited to fill this room with memories of us and the sweet new baby girl that, according to the dr. will be any day now.

I've been feeling fine. I'm still very healthy and happy. I'm just getting very large.
Christmas is my favorite holiday! So here are a few pictures of our Christmas home.

In Germany they celebrate St. Nickolas Day. That's the 6th of Dec. If you are good St. Nickolas will leave treats in your shoes. Apparently both Daddy and Baby have been very good.

Turkey Shoot

This year's Turkey shoot went great! Thanks Mom and Dad Winter for doing all the prep for such a fun day.

It's important to protect little baby's ears.
Man Nate, you are such a stud! I love you so much!

Trimming the Winter Tree

After the turkey shoot we got to help trim the tree. It was loads of fun. Later that week we got to spend time at the Stout home and help with their tree also. Sadly we seem to never have the camera when we are over there. It was lots of fun sharing embarrassing stories as we all just sat around and lets be honest watched Ginny finish up the trees.
It was so nice having my older brother Rob and his wife Kristen and there little boy Joel up for the Holiday weekend. I just love you guys!