Baby Shower

Mommy's friend, Kari threw her a baby shower this weekend. She brought her camera to take pictures, but only remembered she had it when my cousin Cody was being silly. The shower was held at a Chinese restaurant to be able to hold all the people. I got several good gifts, which Mommy opened for me, from my family and Mommy's friends. My cousins Collin and Ryan come all the way up from Logan, UT to celebrate with Mommy and Daddy. Daddy had a fun time playing with Collin during the shower.

Thanksgiving Day

Here is a picture of Mommy on Thanksgiving Day. I am about 36 weeks along here. I think Mommy would have been pretty thankful if I chose to be born this day, but she'll be happy whenever I do come. Mommy is showing off the peach pie that she made for Thanksgiving dinner. Daddy really liked to eat it.

My Name

Mommy and Daddy have finally decided on a name for me. Of course that name could change easily after they finally meet me face to face.

My name is Charity Alene Stimpson

Charity was chosen because it is unique, but my teachers will know how to spell and pronounce it. But mostly, Charity was chosen because of its meanings. Charity means kindness, love, compassion, generosity, mercy. Charity is "the highest, noblest, strongest kind of love, not merely affection; [it is] the pure love of Christ". Mommy and Daddy say that if they could teach me only one thing it would be that I am loved, by them and by Christ. They hope that I will live up to my name and understand it's importance for me.

The name Alene means precious, awakening, light, ray of sun, shining light, and good looking. Alene is my great-grandmother's, Nancy Alene McCain, middle name. I guess I will have a lot to live up to with this name as well. Alene is also another form of Helene which is my great-great-grandmother's, Helene Churchill, name. Grandma McCain said that she was actually given the name of Alene because it is a combination of her daddy and mommy's names (Al and Helene).

Waiting for 34 weeks.

Mommy had to stay in bed a lot lately, because she had been having too many contractions.  The doctor said she needed to wait until I was big enough before she could be active again.  She got really bored and even did some of her classes via the internet to keep up with things.  I did my best to entertain her by actively playing in her belly and even often tickling her ribs.  

One day Mommy & Daddy put music to Mommy's belly so I could hear.  I loved it so much I danced around the whole time.  

Mommy at 31 Weeks.

Mommy says having a big belly is really weird. The bigger I grow the bigger Mommy's belly gets. I am growing a little more every day.

Mommy and Daddy also found out recently that I am going to have two new cousins (twins) born just a few months after me. So, I won't be the littlest one for very long!

Mommy and Friends

Here is Mommy (30 weeks) with two of her old roommates from college at BYU-Idaho, Kortney and Kari. 

This picture was taken at Kortney's baby shower.  All three friends have had or are due to have their babies in the same year (2008).  Kari's boy (Garrick) was born in May, Kortney's girl (Kennady) was born in October, and I haven't decided when I'm going to be born.  I'm thinking November or December, whenever is the best surprise for mommy & daddy.

October 3rd, 2008

Daddy found a friend he knew from Argentina while they were walking around Temple Square in Salt Lake City. I guess she's given one to many presentations because she is presenting me in mommy's belly.

Mommy is 28 weeks along in this picture.