Ty's First Halloween

For Halloween, Lee and I decided to recycle our costumes from before and I made another costume for Ty to match. Since I was a white mage and Lee was a black mage, we made Ty a baby chocobo. For those who don't know, it's basically and ostrich sized chicken that's used like a horse in the Final Fantasy games.

Our cute baby

The whole family

Friday we had our club's Halloween party that was a lot of fun. I always love to see the costumes of people in the club. Saturday we had our ward trunk-or-treat at our bishop's cul-de-sac, but the weather decided for us that it was time to leave. We arrived a few minutes late and Lee had just enough time to finish his food before a big storm came. It started as a drizzle, then the wind became very strong and the rain became a down pour. Ty and I took refuge in the garage while Lee went to pull the car up so that we could get Ty home. Because we were in my parents' neighborhood, we decided it'd be best to go to their house and use the fireplace to warm up. We ended up staying there until midnight even though the weather got better. We helped pass out candy to trick-or-treaters and played some games with family and friends.

Since Halloween fell on a Sunday, we didn't do much on the actual holiday, but we did have a themed dinner at my parents'. We had brains (spaghetti), eyeballs (meatballs with a sliced olive for a pupil), haunted forest trees (broccoli), and with broomsticks (shaped breadsticks). I love how my family always has fun with holidays and food.

Now for other cute pictures:

Ty matching Daddy

Socializing with cousin Kaylee

Earlier this month Ty also got to meet Great Grandpa and Grandma Allen before they left for Florida.

2 Years!

Last Sunday on 10-10-10 was our 2 year anniversary! It's hard to think that it's already been that long, but I can't imagine life without Lee now. He is such a wonderful husband and I'm so grateful for everything he does for me.

To celebrate, we went for all-you-can-eat sushi on Tuesday, while my mom babysat for us. Afterwards we went home and watched Mr and Mrs Smith. A simple night, but it was great to spend time together as husband and wife. At the same time, it was weird not having Ty with us.

2 years ago

Now

And here's some more cute Ty pics for fun.




Other exciting news: Ty finally has a belly button! His umbilical cord came off yesterday the 15th!

Welcome Home

Friday we got to bring our new baby home! As nice as it is to be pampered in the hospital, I was excited to be home.

Dressed in his going home outfit that was given to us by his Aunt Maura.

Buckled up and ready to go!

We were greeted by this awesomely decorated door.

I can tell my sister is having a lot of fun with her silhouette. You can also tell I was testing the time stamp function on my camera, and I've decided I do not like it, so you shouldn't see it again after this post.

Naptime with Daddy

Family of 3!

It's the big news everyone has been waiting to hear! Our boy, Lee Tychus Allen, was born September 29th at 5:24pm after 4.5 hours of labor! He weighed 8 lbs 5 oz and was 20 in long! He came out with a full head of dark hair and has plenty of rolls too!

Daddy with his new son!

Worn out Mommy

The happy new family

After his bath, it was easier to tell how much hair he had. No wonder I had heartburn!

Wide awake and looking around. I love looking in his eyes!