Introducing Maclain Benjamin Koltz

Maclain was born on Tuesday, April 29th at 2:02pm. He weighs 7lbs 4.6oz and is 21 inches long. Here are some pics from the hospital:

Happy Monday!

Today I have an appt with my Dr. who is fresh off of a birthday vacation where she was fishing in Montana. More good news is that I'm finally in the 'latent phase' of the first stage of labor. I pulled out my trusty book and read about this stage this morning. Basically, I'm having contractions that are trackable although not yet painful. This could last for hours or days until I go into active labor. I don't need a book to remind me of active labor, I remember that part! So, the book says I should go for a walk, listen to music, visit with friends, dance or play cards to get my mind off the mild contractions. What I plan to do is finish the laundry, clean the dishes in the sink, scrub the bathroom floor and take care of my sick toddler before I drop him off at his GG's house this afternoon. Not quite the "me time" I had the first time around but it'll definately do the trick of distracting me. I will update more after the appt unless she sends me straight to the hospital...then I'll have Ben update.

Nada...

Due Date: April 22

Umm...nope.

Any baby news? Nah, not yet...

Hope Tavis doesn't mind sharing the limelight for a bit, we will update news on baby brother on this same blog so keep checking!
I'm due next week and I'll keep you posted of the impending event. In the meantime, here are a few photos from Easter and a baby shower at Aunt Randi's...




The Mason side: Pauline, Randi, Karie and Dianne

The Carpenter/Heath side: Kristi, Ethel, Karlee, Karie, Jamie, Robin and Haylee

Tavis playing with new "cousin" Kosmo

Life is good.

Tavis made a new friend this winter. Justin came over 2 days a week for about 3 months and Tavis got great experience having a baby around. (Yes, he's only 5 months old!) He's all set for his own baby brother due to arrive in April.

After 4 solid days of Christmas this year we were wiped out! Had a great time with the families though and Tavis really enjoyed his new toys.
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Chocolate shakes and lunch dates with Mom and Dad. Life is good.

Pumpkin patch

Sunday, Oct. 14th, 2007
We had a great morning in the pumpkin patch. It started off a little spooky and foggy and turned into a beautiful autumn day. With longtime friend, Alexis, her little brother Justin and parents, we picked out the coolest pumpkins to take home and make into Jack-O-Lanterns.

Birthday party at the park!

Tavis and his "Under the Sea Nemo cake"







Tavis with Aunties Haylee and Karlee, and Sockeye.

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Vacation to Wisconsin

First boat ride!



Already driving?!




At the water park with Uncle Erik and Grandpa

Say "Cheese"!

Tavis turns 2!

Tavis smiles again

Music Class

Tavis enjoys going to music class every Tuesday morning with Alexis. Here they learn the valuable lessons on sharing, taking turns, and playing well with others as well as an introductory experience of all kinds of music. Lately, his favorites are the drum and the microphone (heh heh).

Swinging together after class.

Practicing at home with new drum.

What's Tavis been up to?

Becoming quite the little artist!



Looking more like his Dad every day!

Spending New Years on Hood River, Oregon.


Enjoying Christmas dinner with the Koltzs, Neyharts and the Johnsons.

Opening some cool presents on Christmas morning!

Tavis is helping with some holiday baking.

Happy Halloween, Pumpkin!

Trick or treating with Alexis (the rooster!)

Karie, Tavis & Ben

Finally, a picture with the Moms! Troi, Alexis, Karie & Tavis