Still here!

Hey all!
Sorry for the major time lapse in posts... we've been busy with very limited access to the internet. Thanks to Julie for the picture! Yesterday we celebrated Memorial Day with friends and had a fabulous time. Things at the Hancock household are going well! William smiles more and more every day, and his sleeping is getting a bit more consistent! enjoy the picture. I PROMISE I'll try to get more of my growing boy on here soon. (he gets his 2 month shots tomorrow!)

William doing his doing his best to look like his Poppy.

E.A.S.Y. does it

At the prompting of many people Nathaniel and I invested in the book "The Baby Whisperer." It's a great book! I read it thinking- I can do this, William can do this! Well. For anyone not familiar with the general idea behind it I'll sum it up based off of the few chapters I've made it through. Babies should follow an EASY schedule. Eat, Activity (awake), Sleep, and then You time while baby sleeps. William has never had a problem with the eating or activity part. So, as we go through our day rather then following EASY, we usually end up with EAEAEASY. Little stinker... we'll have to keep working on that. Sleeping at night has been getting better though! I almost think that given four hours in a row to sleep that I couldn't do it anyway anymore.

Cuddling with a constant companion: burp cloth.
Hanging out with Aunt Tamar when she was here to visit
(Today's picture) I'm gonna be a cowboy, baby.

Ch-ch-ch-changes...

I promise, I'm working on getting more photos and even video clips on here. In the meantime, here are a couple pictures courtesy of my sister, Charity (Thanks Cher!). Thanks for your photo viewing patience!
William is a wonderful baby. He has a very sweet temperament and is a very alert baby. I can't believe that he will already be 3 weeks old tomorrow! Time does fly (when you're not swollen and very pregnant). He has grown so much and every day seems to bring something new, though sleep is not one of them. William's favorite place to sleep is on his tummy on mommy or daddy's chest. The bassinet doesn't seem to be all that thrilling to him. Every time I lay him down in it he "spits up." I'm trying to be brave and try the crib in his nursery, I'm just so worried that he'll spit up, or do something and need me and I won't hear him. Am I just a neurotic new mother? Probably. Sleep is something that I figure will come with time. I'm supposing that the sleep deprivation is one of those things that fades with time like the memory of the pain of contractions... it's all just time's way of tricking us into having more than one child. Sneaky!
We're all doing very well. My sister Tamar and mom were out these past two weeks and it was absolutely wonderful to have the extra hands around. Now, it's back to the little 3 Hancocks. We're all very happy and well! I'll try to get more pictures on here soon!

Bonus photo for loyal fans...

William Charles Hancock is here!!!

William joined our family on March 27, 2007. He is going to be all lucky 7s, he was born just after 7 P.M.! We are all doing very well and feel so blessed. We may be laying low for a while, but we appreciate all the love and prayers! Much love- the new family of three.

The only picture where he looks anything like his mother.

Handsome father & son

Happy mommy

First family photo- we'll need to get another one as soon as that double chin goes back where it came from.

All bundled up and ready to go home.

Oh, baby...

For all you eager souls to see a 40lb heavier Felicity, here you go:

As you can see, my belly and FEET have been growing quite nicely.

We're ready for this little guy to make his grand appearance. Official due date is on March 30th, but I'm curious to know what the reader's bets are as to when he will get here. Please leave a comment and let us know! Other predictions such as size and looks are fun too. My only guess is that he'll be a March baby and have daddy's dark hair.

Oh, baby...

For all you eager souls to see a 40lb heavier Felicity, here you go:

As you can see, my belly and FEET have been growing quite nicely.

We're ready for this little guy to make his grand appearance. Official due date is on March 30th, but I'm curious to know what the reader's bets are as to when he will get here. Please leave a comment and let us know! Other predictions such as size and looks are fun too. My only guess is that he'll be a March baby and have daddy's dark hair.

Ready to rock n' roll

Thirty-six weeks pregnant and we're ready to go! My belly is big (everything is big) and causes the occasional mental breakdown as it continues to grow. Nathaniel is, as my mom would say, gaining major jewels in his crown in Heaven for putting up with such an unstable woman these days. I do love being pregnant. I love to feel his kicks and movements, but I'm totally ready to reclaim my body (or try to...). Here is his nursery: washed, pressed and ready to go.

Charity came down to visit this weekend! I *heart* sister visits! She makes me laugh like only sisters or Angela can. And- she's beautiful: ... and oh so talented:

Catching up...

Sorry it's been a while folks! Here are some brief updates as to what I've been up too, and I'll get more thorough later.

BELLY: Oh my gosh, I didn't realize how big I looked until I saw this picture....

On Friday we had an ultrasound. Our little guy is doing just fine and measuring in at 5 lbs 1 oz. 6 more weeks to go!

Valentines day: For Valentines day Nathaniel and I got to spend the entire day together because of the SNOW! :) So, a bit late, I made this mini icecream cake- Martha Stewart inspired.
President's day at the National ZOO: It was freeeezing. You can tell that Nathaniel is cold, but I'm not entirely sure what is up with his little goofy smile.
Few animals were out. This brave lioness was one of them, just lounging in the sun.
The tiger was VERY pretty- or Handsome, I should say, as Nathaniel insists it was a boy. I didn't look.

I promise- more later. LOVE US.

Baby Test Drive...

Our friends Rob and Julie graciously lent us their beautiful 3 month old daughter Charlotte for a "test drive" yesterday evening. If our baby is like Charlotte we'll be a-okay. Here is a little picture summary of our evening. I didn't take a picture of her sleeping- didn't want to risk the waking up the determined sleep-fighter (Nathaniel ended up passing out before she did!).

Charlotte: not sure that she appreciates being our guinea pig.

Responding to goofy faces and noises by Nathaniel
Yeah- lovesac was not a hit.

Practicing sitting up!

Yes, Charlotte, we know you're adorable.
Some more playtime with Nathaniel.

...her shirt seems to say it all.
Before: Fun and high flying...
After: The spit-up goes flying.

I love us...

Nathaniel scored major husband points today. Most babies ages are counted in months until they reach about 24 months- then it's just "my kid is 2" "my kid is almost 2 1/2" "my kid just turned 3"... etc. Rarely will you hear someone say "my kid is 25 months." Today, my darling husband woke me up with "Happy 25 months, sweetheart!" *grin*. Later, when I was finally out of bed and up getting ready, in the bathroom I spotted a little "World's Best Wife" Trophy. I laughed out loud, but I was beaming. Finally, out the door into the cold air for work, and on the passenger seat of the car- a bag full of my favorite goodies and magazine! I am such a lucky girl. Happy 25 months Nathaniel, I love you forever!

belly

Here is is folks- Belly at 29 1/2 weeks. My face looks all funky b/c the flash made a shadow on the wall... but the point, anyway, is my belly.

"I like yo' baby."

My niece Sophia is just about the most adorable creature in the entire world (provided she's not hungry, tired, sick...). While we were all in Tahoe, Sophie would randomly come up to me and tell me, "I like yo' baby!" When asked "Where's the baby, Sophie?" she would say, "In your belly," and then touch my belly and say "oh! he kicked me!" This was a guaranteed conversation pattern. Little Sophia, you melt my heart.

Sophie showing us all where the baby is:

Giving her cousin kisses:

Baby Shower

My wonderful and generous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins hosted a family baby shower for baby and I! We had a wonderful time and I was excited to see so many of my family members. They spoiled us rotten! I am so excited!

Me and cousin Abbie- She's due the day after me!

Time in Utah

I've got this vacation all out of order, but oh well! Here are a few pictures from the time we spent in Utah!

Nephew- I'm sure his parents were delighted in our gift of a kazoo for him.

I'll hang out with this girl ANY time. She knows a doughnut is something to go full face into. Hancock family shot- minus John. We missed you John!
BYU game 1/2 time. The mascot game was entirely entertaning!

Tahoe!!!

Tahoe was fabulous. It was such great fun to be in one place with the ENTIRE family! Nathaniel and I were sad to not be able to hit the slopes on the fresh snow, but it was still so beautiful. Many thanks to all who made the trip possible!

Group Hug! Vicky, Tabitha, Charity, Madison & Fawni

Felicity and Sophia all tuckered out after church.

Wow... multiply and replenish, CHECK. The whole gang (except Olivia was sleeping).Nathaniel testing out our new baby Bjorn with Preston (who loved the free ride).
Grandma Fawni working her baby magic.
Olivia's first horsey ride!!
Sophia's on-command horsey (Madison) ride!

Before the trek up to Tahoe we stopped for lunch with Mimi. In a way (small way) this is a 4 generation picture!
Preston charming Poppy.
Poppy charming the grand daughters.

Charity and Tamar... posers.