Sunday, May 11, 2008

Our new arrival is here! Here is Monica shortly after arriving at the hospital at 6:30 AM on April 25th.
Monica and I were up all night timing contractions in order to determine when the right time was to leave for the hospital. Monica was a trooper and opted to not have an epidural which was for the best as it was too late for her to have one by the time we arrived at the hospital. Introducing Deven Ashley Townsend - 7 lbs 10 oz. and 20 inches long
Deven showed off her crying skills until the nurse let her see her Mom for the first time.
Mom and Dad are happy their little girl has finally arrived.
Take a look at all of that hair!Deven appears tired but she is really trying to hold her excitement in at meeting her Big Brother Mason.

The Roselle Townsends are on the move! Due to our upcoming new addition we have found the need for more room. We will be moving from our two bedroom condo to a 4 bedroom house in Roselle on May 16th.

Here is Mason's new bedroom. There will be plenty of room for a desk so that he can do homework. The new house is much closer to the park that Mason and his friends skateboard at as well.
Here is the kid's bathroom. The tub has jets in it as well so Mason and Deven will not have to "create" their own bubbles like I did when I was a kid.

Here is the master bedroom. I don't think I need all of those mirrors.
Our basement is going to come furnished with a pool table. The previous owners did not feel like moving it up the stairs so they are going to leave it.
And......here was Angel's reaction when we told her we were moving. Hopefully she gets over it and decides to give the new house a chance.


Kraft Foods throws Monica and I a baby shower!

Cake, punch, and a very generous gift! We couldn't ask for a more thoughtful group of co-workers and friends!



Jayden Joseph Zorbaugh was born on April 6th to Monica's Sister Nancy and her husband Brian.







Here is Jayden at home. He is wondering when his Aunt Monica is going to have her baby.















Nancy shows off her new addition.













Jayden does not appear to be a fan of foot tickling.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Monica and I get to meet one of our childhood hero's................
yes, it is Ronald McDonald!
Ronald stopped by our office with some Shamrock Shakes for everyone.
He came by my cube later to hang out and offer me the role as the new Hamburglar. I, of course turned him down as I have learned from my past mistakes with regards to breaking the law. Plus, I want to be a good role model for my Daughter and Stepson.


Pregnancy in Pictures
Here is a timeline of Monica's Pregnancy in pictures:
Month 0

Month 1

Month 2

Month 3

Month 4

Month 5
Month 6

Month 7

Month 8

I will post a picture of "Game Time" when we get closer to our due date...stay tuned!





Monica's Baby Shower II


Monica had her second Baby Shower at Kayma and Jerpa's house. Many family and friends were in attendance.

Jerpa was the server for the Shower. He did a fantastic job making sure everyone had plenty to eat and drinks were constantly refreshed.
Monica is excited to open her gifts. I'm sure our Little Girl can't wait to sit in her new Bumbo.
Isn't Claire the cutest? She loves visiting Kayma and Jerpa because it means she can eat as much candy as she wants.