Beau Abram Lusk

Beau finally made his entry- and rough it was!!! Story and pictures yet to come...:) Thanks for all of your prayers and thoughts- both Beau and I are doing well and Seth is the best dad in the world! We finally made it home after 37 long hours of labor and almost 4 days in the NICU. Seth and I are so thankful and happy that our little boy is home with us, safe and healthy, and Portneuf ROCKED with their delivery of care. He was born 12-22-09, 7.11 lbs, 21.5". We were able to bring him home on Christmas day. Honestly, no one could ever give us a better Christmas present-EVER!!!!! LOVES!

Seth & Hai

Guess What!?!?

haha...just kidding. Still pregnant:). Today is "supposedly" the big day, but I think this little guy is really liking his current environment. We will keep yall up to date (just cross your fingers that he comes before Monday the 21st- the dreaded induction date- not that I don't want him on Casey's birthday:) ). I would prefer that he comes on his own, rather than making that decision for him. Come baby come baby baby come come!!! (sing that last line, it sounds way cooler- don't you remember the song!?!?) JOCK JAMS rules!

PICTURES!!!

These photos were taken on Halloween- I was about 34 weeks along. Jen caught some great shots! I think the due date picture may need to be photoshopped a bit:) I don't think we will be right on target with the due date (I would like to hope for an earlier date, but I just don't think it's in the cards, baby!). This little guy seems to like his current environment! Quick update- we are doing well! Movement for me is getting a bit cumbersome, especially getting in and out of bed/chairs/my car/ etc. But nonetheless, I have nothing to complain about! Baby is getting BIG! He is running out of room and my ribs feel like they have been a substitute kicking target -maybe he'll play soccer in the future;). Seth and I are getting pretty excited as the days slowly pass. I know he's excited- yesterday, while I was at work, he called me 3 or 4 times, "Hai! You still pregnant?!" Haha- I am pretty sure he would be the first to know that I wasn't!

















Which one is your favorite?

A new tradition has begun!

No... Beau is not here yet (dang it!). The day after Thanksgiving was the annual Lusk Turkey Shoot out in Arbon. Jared and Deana started a unique, hilarious tradition. The winner of the Turkey Shoot is responsible for providing the next year's trophey- YEP!!! I WON!!!!!!! Haha- Deana came up with this year's prize!

Yup...I just gotta rub this one in a bit. Seth, Steve, Kade, Jared, Dave, Drew, Jeremy...all you boys who aren't supposed to miss...I BEAT YOU!!!! hahahaha-

PROOF that the birthday girl kicked some booty, and yes, that is a PINK toilet seat!:


Sincerely,
The reigning Shooting Champion for 2009
Hot Shot Hailey

9 months!?!

Seth and I have hit full term today (37 weeks)! We are so excited for our little ball of energy to get here. He is as active as can be! These past few weeks have been packed with activities to keep our minds busy and help the time pass by quickly (and boy has it flown by).

Thanksgiving FEAST 2009

Hey Family (Lusk and Clinger troupes),
I know yall think I am crazy for wanting to host the Thanksgiving dinner at my house, and you may be right, but I'm way too excited for everyone to come and visit! So, if baby decides to come on Nov 26th (scary to think), then option #2 will be to travel to Steve and CaroLynne's for dinner. But I think we will be alright:)

I want to start up a menu so we have a well rounded dinner. I thought it would be fun to start it up on the blog so everyone can have an idea of what kind of food is going to be there, and who is bringing what. So, please leave a comment on what you would like to bring, for starters, or call me / email me so we can get this party started!

According to my guesses, we will have around 30-ish people coming.

Gluttonous menu as of 11/13/09:

Appetizers
-Grandma Sandy-veggie tray
-Aunt Sue- awesome salsa and chips
-Shancy- veggie tray
Turkey
- Hailey
- CaroLynne
Ham
- Tina (classic ham)
- Hailey (jammed ham)
Spuds
- Hailey (garlic mashed)
- Shancy (mashed)
Rolls
- Andrea
- Hailey
Dessert
- Andrea- (surprise)
- Jessica- (still a surprise)
- CaroLynne- gluten free pumpkin pie
- Heidi- pumpkin pie
- Tina- pecan pie
- Seth and Hai- vanilla ice cream for topping pies
Sides
- Tina-salad
- Grandma Bette- green bean casserole, sweet yams
- Hailey- kick butt Brussel sprouts (don't be afraid:))
- Aunt Sue- green salad
- Grandma Sandy- fruit salad
- Jessica- jello salad
- Heidi (?)
Beverages
- Seth & Hai- H2O and soda


...the rest is TBD.

Don't forget to comment:) Love yall!

8 months!!??!

Seth and I are having a hard time realizing that in a few short weeks, we will have to learn how to be responsible! I don't think 7 weeks is enough time! haha. We recently went to Billings, MT, and yes, we are 8 months into this deal (WOW- time is flying!!!)- hence, the 8 mile marker just outside of West Yellowstone. Let me tell you...a road trip at 8 months is kind of rough! Our little guy is sure getting big though! His hiccups are outstandingly strong- he gets them at least 3-4 times each day. It's cool to feel where he is situated by using his hiccuping little body as a gauge. He prefers to have his little butt right under my lower, right ribs, making it nearly impossible to breathe- Seth says he sleeps like his mom...meaning that it doesn't matter if no one else is comfortable, as long as he is! I couldn't agree with him more!



Josie had her first bird hunt this last week. Seth said she did pretty well- but we are going to have to work on her bringing the bird back (she doesn't like the feathers in her mouth). Here is her first outing... Seth- you are looking pretty stunning with your manly hunting facial hair! Rar, baby:)