Videos of Nathan and "The Encounter"

Just wanted to share with everyone some of the fun things Nathan is up to.


Nathan got a serious case of the giggles...


Nathan rolling over for the first time...



Nathan playing with Joshua at Aunt Nessa's house...



Nathan playing with his girlfriend Lana...

As you can see, Nathan is a busy guy. He is such a joy! Andrew and I just can't get enough of him.

Now, a tragic story I would like to share with you. Over a week ago I walked into my bedroom and came face to face with one of my greatest foes. This enemy has crossed my path countless times and has taken advantage of my squeamish disposition. Sometimes I am beaten by the enemy and he escapes, leaving me in fear of our meeting again- especially in the night. Sometimes I conquer the enemy, but often shaken by the encounter, Andrew, my knight in shining armor, must dispose of the remains. Well, as I was saying... recently my foe and I met again. I was determined not to lose this fight. I was willing to do whatever it would take to walk away victorious! Who is my foe? Watch the video to find out and to see the remains of our battle.

Home Sweet Home

Hello all! Just wanted to update everyone on the comings and goings of the Moore family. Nathan is still a growing, healthy and happy little boy. Mom and Dad couldn't be prouder! He's laughing at all of his father's antics while I can only get smiles from the kid. Who can blame him, right? His dad is just hilarious plus that beard just tickles. When he laughs, we can't help but laugh ourselves. Before we know it, our stomachs are sore from laughing at Nathan who is laughing at us, who are laughing at Nathan, who is laughing at us... you get the picture.

Andrew is studying hard for his CCIE certification which entails a written examination and a lab. It's a toughy, but I'm sure he'll do well. It's in his nature to succeed. I mean, look at him- he's happily married to an incredible woman (wink), he has a great job, he somehow managed to fix up this insanely scary house, and he has a son who adores his daddy! Life is great!

I'm not doing too shabby either. After discussing with Andrew our options, we decided it would be best for me to stay home with Nathan. So, I'm home! (Hence the title of this post- "Home Sweet Home") I feel so blessed to get to stay home and raise my son. It was killing me the idea of missing him grow up, which I've learned happens so fast.

So, just an update on our house, which is on the market now. You can check out the listing on allentate.com and search for the house using the street name: Rothgeb. The address is 2705 Rothgeb Drive in Raleigh. We had an open house a few weeks ago and had a couple nibbles, but no bites. We've also had several showings, but again, no bites. Looks like we're just going to have to enjoy living in this house... dang.

Special Delivery

He has arrived! Yes, Nathan Andrew Moore arrived March 26, 2010. It was a Friday morning- I woke up at about 3:30 AM and discovered that my water broke. I shook Andrew awake and told him I think my water broke. He sleepily got up turned on some lights, grabbed some towels for me, turned the lights off, and crawled back in bed. He then turned to me and said, "Oh, would you like the lights on still?"

And so the adventure of Andrew and Shantel becoming parents began.

I proceeded to calmly explain to Andrew that I think we need to call the doctor and that I'm pretty sure we're going to have to go to the hospital ASAP. He then realized that he wasn't dreaming and that I really was having our baby. Sure enough, the doctor told us to come to the hospital. So we packed our hospital bag, grabbed some more towels, and made our way to Rex Hospital.

We arrived around 6:30 AM (it took us so long because I insisted on taking a shower). I wasn't having any contractions, so the doctor started me on pitocin. I started getting contractions every couple of minutes and the contractions stayed at this rate throughout the day until I was 10 cm dialated. I did get an epidural when I reached about 6 cm. Boy am I grateful for anestesia! At about 4:15 PM, the nurse told me I'm ready to start pushing. That was such a workout- Andrew was such a great help. In between pushes, Andrew would provide me with some water through a straw and some oxygen through a mask. I felt like I was in a boxing ring and Andrew was coaching me through each round.

At 5:06 PM, little Nathan Andrew Moore made his way into the world at 8 lbs. 9 oz. and 22 1/4 inches long. I couldn't help but smile when the nurse place Nathan on my chest- he was beautiful! Our little boy has a full head of dark hair. The doctor and nurse were quite surprised by this since when they felt Nathan's head earlier, they both said he was bald. I'm so proud of my beautiful boy!

As things calm down around here, it's beginning to set in that I'm a mom. I feel so lucky to have two wonderful men in my life now. I'm grateful we are all healthly and doing well. Thanks everyone for thinking about us and praying for us! I've attached videos and pictures below. Enjoy

"A little advice from Grandma and Grandpa"

"The Big Toe"

"It's Over!"

"Lookin' Around"

My cutie's first moments

First Moments with Daddy

Before the big push

Nap time at Grandma's

Nathan's cradle

Like daddy like son- go Wolfpack!

First Family Photo

The long awaited arrival, no not our son's...

We're finally here! We're blogging! I figured now that there is a little one on the way, Andrew and I should get this Blog thing going so we can brag about all our little one's accomplishments on at least a weekly basis. You'll have to know when he smiles for the first time, when he laughs the first time, when he calculates his first chi-square distribution without using a calculator, his first steps... You know, the basics.

Andrew and I can also fill you in on the many adventures of Andrew and Shantel. If you like action, suspense, drama, and yes... romance (sorry Andrew), tune in to our blog. We'll leave you wanting Moore!