Stationery card

Oh So Joyous Christmas Card

Seasons greetings with personalized Christmas cards from Shutterfly.

View the entire collection of cards.

Long time no posts.....

So I have to apologize for not posting in a LONG time. I know people want to come here to see updates on Mason and everything else going on, but there is nothing new! I decided to do a huge, massive update so here it goes!


Nov. 9th - Tatum's Cub scout den went to the local fire station.


Nov. 12th - 1 week old

Nov. 19th - 2 weeks old



Nov. 20th - Tatum's Thanksgiving Celebration at school

(my heart melts!)

Nov. 22nd - We put a contract on our house!


Nov. 26th - Thanksgiving!! and 3 weeks old


Dec. 4th - 1 month check-up - He was 10 lbs and 22.75 inches long. Dr. Heaven said he was growing well and was in perfect health.



Mason began sleeping a solid 5 hours through the night at 5 weeks old!! Hooray!!!

Dec.7th - Tatum's cub scout den made Christmas cards for soliders oversees. I think Tatum did a great job!!

Dec 8th - First Smile!!!


....so that is it for now...more to come later!

2 week check-up

Mason went to the doctor this morning for his 2 week check-up. Dr. Heaven said he looks perfect! Not that I expected anything different! He weighs 8 lbs 4 oz - a gain of 8 oz in one week! He is eating very well and sleeping well too! What a blessing!

Here's a picture from yesterday

We went to Build-A-Bear tonight so Tatum could make a bear for Mason. (Mike and I did this for Tatum when he was born and it's still his favorite bear.) I snapped a couple shots of Tatum as he was very excited about giving Mason his first Build-A-Bear.

Taking Charge

Tatum loves the stroller! He decided he is the official stroller driver. I was holding on to the side to try to 'help' him and he let me know he had it under control. He is such a good brother!


Sorry the picture is blurry - it's the best I could do while walking and trying to keep up with the boys!

When we got home from the doctor's office, Tatum was home from school and was impressed by his little brother sleeping in the car seat.


Tatum was being a good helper and rocked Mason.

Mason's 1st doctor appointment

Mason went to the doctor yesterday (Wednesday) for his 1st visit. He gained 3 oz since we left the hospital and Dr. Heaven said everything was looking good!

Boy Bonding

On Sunday, Tatum wanted to show Mason his favorite video games that he plays with Mike.

Sleepy time

We are officially 4 Mowens

Mason Louis was born on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 1:19 pm. He weighed 7 lbs 14 ozs and was 20 inches.

He is such a blessing to us and are grateful to have him in our family!

Here are the pictures from his first 2 days at the hospital.

Indiana Tatum

Tatum is playing the lego Indiana Jones' Wii game and thought the
binoculars would help him. He is also wearing a pillow on his back
just in case he falls while playing. I don't know where he comes up
with this stuff!