Weston at 2 Weeks

2 week stats:

Height: 21 3/4 in (95-98%)
Weight: 9 lbs 4.5 oz (75-90%)
Head Circumference: 15 in (95-98%)

Weston is still a big fellow! He was just a couple ounces shy of his birth weight, but still growing well and on track. He got a clean bill of health.

He is truly a delightful baby! My easiest (baby) son so far! And the first 2 were easy babies as well! I kept praying while he was in the womb that he would be like his father (a 3rd son) and be an easygoing child who was content and calm. And the Lord has answered those prayers!

At 2 weeks, Weston is getting up twice at night and a few times only once. Eats every 3 hrs during the day. Mostly just hangs out and sleeps. He has a stuffy nose that plagues his eating sometimes--hard to eat if you can't breathe out of your nose, but it's getting better. He had his first dinner out with the family to Smashburger and thoroughly enjoyed it and by that I mean slept through the dinner!

We look forward to how he will grow and develop in the coming weeks! Another delightful Bethancourt boy!

WLB is here!

Weston Luke Bethancourt
February 11, 2012
Born at 7:34 AM
9 lbs, 7 oz and 20.5 in

Happy Due Date Weston!

Well son, you have followed in the footsteps of your brothers...

You have made it to 40 weeks.

I hope this shows something about you Bethancourt boys: mostly that you have perseverance and know how to stick with something until it's done! No quitting early in this family!!

We got to celebrate your due date Weston by going to eat dinner at Chick-fil-a and your older brothers played on the playground (which I know you will be climbing before I know it)! We even let them get some ice cream in your honor! Your mama made a stop at the convenience store for her dessert: a Snickers ice cream bar. Boy was it tasty!

We are so ready to meet you and see what little man God has knit together for our 3rd son. Nathan keeps asking if Weston Luke is still in my tummy and I must, for now, say "yes." You should be with us very soon and we look forward to what being a family of 5 is like and all of the joy and adventure you will add to our Bethancourt abode.

Weston, we love you and pray that you will be a blessing to this family. See you soon!

Love,
Dad, Mama, Nathan and Lawson

A Baby's a Comin'

Well I've been cleaning and cleaning and cleaning some more
It must mean a baby's a comin'
There's swaddle blankets out and tiny socks folded
It must mean a baby's a comin
His brothers are asking all about him
It must mean a baby's a comin'
There's excitement and hope and a twinge of fear
It must mean a baby's a comin'
Prayers abound for a boy we haven't yet seen
It must mean a baby's a comin'
He will make our family of 5
It must mean a baby's a comin'
The month of February is almost here
It must mean a baby's a comin'
Weston you are on our minds and hearts
It must mean a baby's a comin'

Holiday Season in a Nutshell

Here's a preview/review of our holiday season 2011:

Trying to remodel new house
Traveled to TX for 2 weeks at Thanksgiving
Aggie games
Upper respiratory infections for everyone
Still remodeling new house
Hoping to move into new house in 2 weeks
Managed to get Christmas stockings up--even one for Weston!
No Christmas tree however
Phillip graduating next week
Both sets of parents coming to town (who I will put to work!)
Celebrating Phillip being done with school!
Lawson will be 18 months old
Traveling to Abilene for Christmas for a week
Nathan is almost 3 yrs old
Happy New Year in our New House
Celebrate 7 years of marriage and Phillip's 30th birthday
HOPEFULLY if the Good Lord's willin' and the creek don't rise!

What's In A Name, Part III

The time has come again and we've chosen a name for our 3rd little boy...

Weston Luke Bethancourt

Weston--I (Cami) just truly love the name! I told Phillip before we were even pregnant that I just thought there was another boy named Weston coming to join our family. I don't have a lot of specific rationale, but it was a lot like Nathan's name that I just couldn't let it go before and during the pregnancy. It also fits my 2 syllable first name criteria so I will have completed the naming trifecta equally. Also, I am from the region of West Texas which is known for good folks so perhaps it's a bit of an homage to my roots as well.

Luke--It's biblical. There is the gospel written by Luke (a physician) and he also wrote the book of Acts. Luke is Greek in origin and can mean either "wolf" or "bright." The Christmas Story is most commonly told from the Gospel of Luke Chapter 2. My mom's maiden name was Lucke (pronounced Luke-ee) and there was a family connection on Phillip's dad's side as well. We also have a sweet nephew named Luke!

We truly hope this name will fit the little boy who will bear it. May he be strong and courageous, faithful, and a defender of truth. Weston we are so excited to meet you!

And then there were 3: Nathan, Lawson, and Weston and I really love these 3 little men!

The Boys of Fall

New Fall photos from our neighbor/photographer are hot off the presses!

LJB

NRB

Finding a Pumpkin (or a ball :)

A Silly Pumpkin Decoration

Finally got a couple of these pics printed up for Phillip's new office! About time, since Nathan is almost 3 now...sheesh...delinquent on all things photographic. Maybe I'll get one of the new baby up there before he learns to drive!