Announcing...

Colton Robert Stockment!
Proud parents: Jason and Kim (Hall) Stockment

Colton Robert Stockment arrived at 5:15 a.m. on January 30, 2008. He weighs 8 lbs. and 12 oz. and is 21 1/2" long. Labor and delivery went well (as can be expected) and baby and mom are doing great. Colton has big feet and long fingers and is absolutely adorable. (This is the note as posted by Grandma Mandy from Kim's blog)

Iowa Weather

I've come to learn that no matter where you are at the weather can change dramatically in a day's time. Take yesterday for example...it was absolutely a wonderful January day. The high was in the 50's, the sun was shining, it was still day light at 5:30! Then there is today. We have already hit the high (yes, it is only 7:30 in the morning) of 30-something. The sun is not trying too hard to peek out. And...We are under a blizzard warning! They are predicting about 1-4 inches of snow with 40 plus mph winds. Crazy times.

Until next time...

It's Official!

The roof is complete! They finished up Saturday afternoon...I counted and it was just shy of 12 weeks of work! Holy cow! that's quite a long time to do a project.

I'm so glad they finished over the weekend because it is warming up to the upper 50's today, and that will really help the shingles get a decent seal.

Now, we have to save up some more money so we can attach some new gutters. The joys of home-ownership never ends.

Until next time...

Progress on the Roof!

It is another windy day in Iowa, and guess who is at the house? The roofers! I swear they only come when it is super cold and windy. Of course, mix in some snow (like we have today) and you can guarantee they will be here. They are working on the garage today. I was watching them for a short bit...and kind of feel sorry for them. They are having to fight those shingles and tar-paper with the wind, and their things are flying all over the yard. Glad it is them, and not me.

This is the last time I posted of the roof.


This is what it looks like now.


This is the before of the south side of the house.


This is the after of the same side.


This is from inside the house...it was too cold to go out!


After some shingles.


The other side of the garage.


The house from the driveway!

Until next time...

Baby Appointment

Today, Buckwheat and I went to visit the doctor. We had another great visit. Like I mentioned in a previous post, we met with a different doc; just in case our regular one isn't available when Buckwheat decides it is time to meet us. We met with Dr. Adam today, and she was very nice and professional...just not quite as upbeat as Dr. Smollen. After measuring my belly (aka: Buckwheat's size), she felt for Buckwheat's position. She said that the little one has turned and is now head down - which is a good sign...and means we are getting closer! She also listened to the heartbeat and timed it at 140 beats/minute. I think this is a bit slower than the last time we went.

We go back on Feb. 8th, and then it will be weekly appointments until Buckwheat arrives (exactly 6 weeks until due date)!

Until next time...