FaceTime

Watch out world, the Gullett girls got FaceTime. And we are officially ignorant. And if we can’t FaceTime, I just make her or Mark a little video and text it to them.

MI oh my

We took a quick trip to Michigan. Marky did GREAT traveling by car and plane. Best compliment-- "I didn't even know there was a baby on this flight."

We planned for cold weather and really didn't need as much as we thought.

Mr. Patient as we were picking up our $20 a day premium rental car (thank you Priceline)

Mark's Grandma Gentle is his little lady. He's the oldest grandson. He is her heart. This is her first great-grandchild. She refers to Marky as the "littlest angel."

This is the view out into Grandma's backyard from the bathroom.

A bridal shower was the reason we chose to go up the first weekend in March. I was so excited to actually do something with Mark's family. His cousin Brian is getting married to one of the sweetest girls in the world, Jenny. Her shower was awesome.

Here is Mark's Aunt Anne and cousin Hannah. This was Hannah's first time holding a baby.

Again, Aunt Anne with Marky

Logan (aka Lacey) playing with Marky. First time with a baby...are you seeing a pattern?

Aunt Anne's oldest Nolan was also holding a baby for the first time.

Hannah and Marky were really enjoying their time together.

I went to the store and ended up visiting with Mark's mom's family. This is Mark's favorite uncle on that side of the family. Vernon was so excited to meet Little Mark. Actually, they all were. Who wouldn't be though?

Last pictures as we were getting ready to leave early the next morning.

G-ma and her boys

Mark, Marky, the banana and Mark's brother (from another mother) Tony

Here we are with Aunt Amanda (Mark's only sibling)

We couldn't get G-ma to look at the camera. That's ok, she was soaking in all the little man she could.

And who can resist the crazy face picture opp?

We had a great time! It was so wonderful being with our family and letting the little dude see where the "Sam Eagle" started.

Note: G-ma kept it nice and tropical in her house while we were there. My baby was not under dressed one bit. In fact, you may notice his red cheeks from being warm. :)

5 Month Marky

Our little bear is 5 months old today.

He's loves to sleep in Daddy's car

He loves eating. So far carrots, sweet potatoes and green beans.

Can you believe I found a bear coat for my bear?!

This bear loves his Daddy-Bear

And Momma-bear, too

He loved his first beautiful day at the beach. Slightly chilly though

He loves to have these tasty little cheeks smooched

He loves taking family pictures...even when I cut half his cute little face off.

Mark managed to all of us on there...but we thought a bird pooped on our baby bear. This is the proof he spit up!

I didn't know using the timer and beach setting together would cause the shutter to go off a whole bunch of times.

Other than me trying to get my hair out of my face, look how cute my boys are. You can see Mark singing to Marky and Marky is so intrigued. Such a sweet moment.

He loves when we sing to him. Especially on a gorgeous day at the beach in a bear coat. :)

And most importantly, we LOVE our little Marky. He certainly makes every day super special for us.

Our Baby Love

Most of you know I had quite the experience in the hospital. Things did not go quite as planned. However, the end result was all the same- I'm a mom, he's a dad, we have a baby boy and now we're a family!

Our little man was delivered by c-section on Sept 23rd at 3:47 pm. He weighed in at 8 lbs 9 oz, 21 inches long and the cutest thing we've ever laid eyes on.

Introducing Mr. Mark Joseph Gentle, III. Hearing his cry for the first time was magical. I've never heard such sweet music in my life. It was just like I dreamed for so long.

Here we met on the outside for the first time. I was completely overjoyed.

Our first family photo.

While I was getting put back together, Daddy and his little buddy had to go get cleaned up and check his stats.

As my cousin Lisa said it best "I don't like to be weighed either!"

He was starting to feel better now that he's getting cleaned and warmed up.

One of the first things they told us was that he was so alert, they didn't lie!

This picture was taken in the recovery room by our niece Brittney with her camera phone. One of our all time favorites! Look at those cheeks. He is just so sweet and I might just eat him. Hopefully you get to meet him before that time comes though!

Daddy's first time holding him

Have I mentioned we love all things Bear?

And he is one cute little cuddly bear

We had so many nice visits. These cute girls, Ashtin and Natalie are additional nieces of ours. They are so sweet to me. They were in our nursery class. Mark and I are great friends with their parents, Larry and Jessica Chalmers.

We were waiting for my staples to be removed and to be released from the hospital in this picture. How cute is he?

My cute men being all cuddly.

Finally, time for our family to go home.

The week was much harder on the Marks...they were both exhausted!

My little bear and I were ready to roll out.

Here he is visiting with his Mammaw

All swaddled up and ready for bed

Again, look at those cheeks

Here he is in his bouncer...I love this picture! Another one of my favorites.

I love this face.

With a wink and smile

Napping on his cousin. I love that face.

Mark and I have never felt so much joy as this little guy brings us. Feeding Little Mark late at night or early in the morning has been some of my favorite times. It is such a sacred time for the two of us. I never knew I'd enjoy this so much. I feel I have truly been blessed. I will post more details and more pictures soon. Wait til you see his first bath!!

Last shot

Here is the cutest profile ever!


So now I ask...does this look like the "Sam Eagle" nose we discussed a few months back?
Any thoughts on who this little guy will look like?
Does he look extra juicy?

Our plan for tomorrow:
1. Call L & D at 6am to see if there is a room for me. (If so, continue to #2)
2. Enter L & D at 6:30 am
3. 7:30 am start induction
4. Get used to people touching and seeing my vagina
5. Dr. will come back during lunch to check on me
6. If no baby by the End of day:
a. baby and I are fine, Dr will take me off meds, let me walk, eat and shower and start again
Wednesday morning at 4:30 am and continue
b. baby and I are not fine- Dr. will slice and dice to get baby out quick

Any guesses on:
His size?
Day/Time he is born?
How many hours I'll labor?

I've been an emotional mess. Mark and I went to church yesterday...last time without a baby. Passed the mothers' room....last time without it actually having a purpose for me (other than being the stinky room). When I go to bed tonight, its the last time Mark and I go to bed in our room without our little guy. We've had 5 wonderful years together and boy has it been fun. I'm so grateful for the time we've been able to get to know each other, laugh, cry and pray together. Now we're going to have a great time full of laughter, crying (loads of that I'm sure), prayers and getting to know the new people we are about to become. I can't wait to share this experience with him and share our little man with you each of you. Thank you for riding with us on this wonderful journey of sentimental feelings. Tomorrow we leave as a couple and later this week we come home as a family! :)