Sunday, July 15, 2012
Update Coming
At the request of our loyal Wisconsin followers we will be making a blog update within the next 24 hours. Please stand by for more quality programming from your Chronicles of Stobber news team.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Welcome to the world Emma
Monday March 19th 2012 at 4:39 p.m. is when Emma Ruth Stobb joined our world, and made us a family. We could not be happier, prouder parents...every minute with Emma is amazing!
Emma's final step of the journey started at about 10:15 Sunday evening when we were just about to go to bed. Ruth came into the bedroom after getting a glass of water and said, I felt a little rush of water....I either just pissed my pants, or my water just broke! A few minutes later, it was a little more obvious because she felt another gush. She called the hospital and they told us to head in and have everything checked out. Luckily we finished the baby room and packed the "hospital bag" earlier that day...it must have been a sign.
When we got to the hospital we got checked into the baby having area "obstetrics" for all of you like me! One little swab of the wooden Q-tip confirmed that Ruth definitely did not piss her pants...baby Stobb was on her way!
We basically slept there until the next morning when they decided to move things along with some drugs to make the contractions a little stronger and more often. The baby did not really want to cooperate, and long story short....Doc. Schuwarger decided a C-section was our only route. Basically, Emma's head was lodged against Ruth's sacrum and natural birth would only hurt her and Ruth. The final decision was made around 3:30 on Monday, and an hour later Emma was crying in my arms.
Both Ruth and Emma made it though the surgery with absolutely no problems. Everybody is happy and healthy.
Not only is that the big news, we also bought our own place about 3 weeks ago. So we had a nice warm inviting place to bring our new family into. Life is good!!
Now, lets see some pictures!!!
Emma's final step of the journey started at about 10:15 Sunday evening when we were just about to go to bed. Ruth came into the bedroom after getting a glass of water and said, I felt a little rush of water....I either just pissed my pants, or my water just broke! A few minutes later, it was a little more obvious because she felt another gush. She called the hospital and they told us to head in and have everything checked out. Luckily we finished the baby room and packed the "hospital bag" earlier that day...it must have been a sign.
When we got to the hospital we got checked into the baby having area "obstetrics" for all of you like me! One little swab of the wooden Q-tip confirmed that Ruth definitely did not piss her pants...baby Stobb was on her way!
We basically slept there until the next morning when they decided to move things along with some drugs to make the contractions a little stronger and more often. The baby did not really want to cooperate, and long story short....Doc. Schuwarger decided a C-section was our only route. Basically, Emma's head was lodged against Ruth's sacrum and natural birth would only hurt her and Ruth. The final decision was made around 3:30 on Monday, and an hour later Emma was crying in my arms.
Both Ruth and Emma made it though the surgery with absolutely no problems. Everybody is happy and healthy.
Not only is that the big news, we also bought our own place about 3 weeks ago. So we had a nice warm inviting place to bring our new family into. Life is good!!
Now, lets see some pictures!!!
All ready....lets do this!!!
Emma Ruth, about 30 seconds old
The Happy Family!!!
8 Pounds 9 ounces.......21 inches
Instant mutual love
Warm in the nursery
Ruth's first meal after, Tuesday morning
All smiles!
She loves her swing
G-ma Stobb says hello
Her favorite place to nap
First bath...not sure what to think
G-ma Frank says hello
In her favorite spot again
Stay tuned, as I will be using the blog as my main place to post pictures and videos of Emma and our families lives together.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Goodbye to an unforgettable year!
2011 Was an amazing year for Ruth and I, when we look back we wonder how it all happened.
The new year started with the knowledge that I would once again be getting laid off. I had been laid off the previous two winters, but this time it was a little different! This time I had been offered the opportunity to move temporarily to North Dakota. RSC had just opened a new store in the Bakken Oilfields of North Dakota. I knew nothing about the oil industry, I just knew I did not want to be laid off another winter when we were already struggling financially. We had a decision to make, and it wasn't very hard, but it had to be made. Obviously we made the decision to send me out west to check out Williston North Dakota. The hardest part was knowing we would have to give up our house of 6 years, and Ruth would have to move in with my parents(ouch). LOL.
As well as giving up everything we knew, I also had to buy a new vehicle, as we had nothing that was North Dakota worthy. This was also very hard to do because we really did not have the income to support a new purchase. But, it was all part of the overall gamble. Ruth and I were tired of always making it work, and wanted to take a chance to better our lives.
The next thing you know, I am standing next to my loaded up new truck, balling my eyes out. I was about to make a drastic lifestyle change, and it scared the hell out of me. I was about to drive 16 hours to a place I have never been, to work at a place I have never seen, with people I have never met. Only weeks before this I was working like normal, living my life and doing whatever we did. All of a sudden our lives had taken a complete 180 degree turn. I was about to drive away from the love of my life, not knowing when I would see her next.
The rest is history, we now know it was one of the smartest decisions we have ever made. It was a risk, but we had no other choice, there was no-where else to turn. Almost a full year later we look back and wonder how we got here, how our lives brought us here. One year ago we had no idea what was about to hit us.
Honestly, I must thank the company I work for, and the awesome people above me. To have such a great job in such an insane area is so fun. Without the help and support from them this would have never happened. To have them provide housing was crucial, and I will never take for granted what is being supplied to us. I thank you, Ruth thanks you, and our soon to be family thanks you!
After getting to North Dakota in January, the rest was all just details. Ruth moves up in April, a few visits from family, a few trips home, and you have a complete year. Oh yeah, and that little detail about us having a beautiful baby girl on her way in 2012.
What a year!!
On to 2012...lets see where that year takes us!
Here are a few images of our 2011.
The new year started with the knowledge that I would once again be getting laid off. I had been laid off the previous two winters, but this time it was a little different! This time I had been offered the opportunity to move temporarily to North Dakota. RSC had just opened a new store in the Bakken Oilfields of North Dakota. I knew nothing about the oil industry, I just knew I did not want to be laid off another winter when we were already struggling financially. We had a decision to make, and it wasn't very hard, but it had to be made. Obviously we made the decision to send me out west to check out Williston North Dakota. The hardest part was knowing we would have to give up our house of 6 years, and Ruth would have to move in with my parents(ouch). LOL.
As well as giving up everything we knew, I also had to buy a new vehicle, as we had nothing that was North Dakota worthy. This was also very hard to do because we really did not have the income to support a new purchase. But, it was all part of the overall gamble. Ruth and I were tired of always making it work, and wanted to take a chance to better our lives.
The next thing you know, I am standing next to my loaded up new truck, balling my eyes out. I was about to make a drastic lifestyle change, and it scared the hell out of me. I was about to drive 16 hours to a place I have never been, to work at a place I have never seen, with people I have never met. Only weeks before this I was working like normal, living my life and doing whatever we did. All of a sudden our lives had taken a complete 180 degree turn. I was about to drive away from the love of my life, not knowing when I would see her next.
The rest is history, we now know it was one of the smartest decisions we have ever made. It was a risk, but we had no other choice, there was no-where else to turn. Almost a full year later we look back and wonder how we got here, how our lives brought us here. One year ago we had no idea what was about to hit us.
Honestly, I must thank the company I work for, and the awesome people above me. To have such a great job in such an insane area is so fun. Without the help and support from them this would have never happened. To have them provide housing was crucial, and I will never take for granted what is being supplied to us. I thank you, Ruth thanks you, and our soon to be family thanks you!
After getting to North Dakota in January, the rest was all just details. Ruth moves up in April, a few visits from family, a few trips home, and you have a complete year. Oh yeah, and that little detail about us having a beautiful baby girl on her way in 2012.
What a year!!
On to 2012...lets see where that year takes us!
Here are a few images of our 2011.
The journey begins...taken about 20 minutes before I left.
My new home away from home. No longer here, but it was a great place to have when I moved up.
I met some of the greatest people, great co-workers, great friends.
Working at one of the busiest RSC's in the nation...also with one of the smallest buildings. My office, was also the shop on some days.
We were here for one of the wettest springs in northwester North Dakota history. Lots of flooding, we got to see one of the four times since it was built that the spillway at the Fort Peck Dam was ever used.
See, I told you it was a wet spring. Stuck in the yard!
The Stobbs come to Visit the Stobbs.
The Franks come to visit the Stobbs
A great halfway visit with friends and family
Of course we had to come home for Thanksgiving, and deer camp
Yeah Yeah...there's thirty candles in that cake!
The first time we met our daughter.
I sure hope she looks like her mother!
Our nice new warm place to ring in the new year
Happy New Year from the Stobb Family!!
Monday, December 26, 2011
New Place
As requested I will post a few pictures of our new place. We are so so so lucky to have this place, we were so fortunate to find it at the right place and at the right time.
Here is our bedroom, the walls are a little flat, but this was taken the night we moved in.
This is our bathroom which is attached to the master bedroom. There is another bathroom in the hall for Mike to use.
Our messy living room.
The kitchen/dining room all set yesterday for Christmas Dinner.
Merry Christmas from the Stobb Family. Little girl was waving, trust me.
This was our Christmas Dinner. I had never made prime rib before, and it turned out amazing. Best I have ever had...sorry Kingston House. I will definitely make it again.
Since the weather has been so nice, we have been spending as much time as possible at the outdoor range. About a month ago I purchased my first handgun, and love it.
Eric shoots Brians AR-15...this thing is a blast, and I will be having him build me one someday.
Between my shotguns you can see my new baby. Springfield XDm 9mm. It is a very nice handgun.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Back in Willy
After heading home last Wednesday for the holiday weekend we have made it back home. We had a great time visiting with friends and family. Thank you to my aunt Chicky who once again put together an amazing Thanksgiving meal. We now are back in town and back to our same old routine. This time the wait will not be as long, as we are headed back in a few months. We will be headed back for little vacation, and for Ruth's baby showers.
As for the baby, we found out last Tuesday that we will be having a beautiful baby girl. She was perfectly healthy, and the ultrasound was amazing to watch. I will be posting some pictures tomorrow night on here and on facebook.
Check back for pictures and video of baby Stobb!!
As for the baby, we found out last Tuesday that we will be having a beautiful baby girl. She was perfectly healthy, and the ultrasound was amazing to watch. I will be posting some pictures tomorrow night on here and on facebook.
Check back for pictures and video of baby Stobb!!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Just another Sunday night.
Just thought I would throw out a quick post to let you all know that we are still alive and kicking. Nothing too much to report right now. We are doing good, just living the normal daily life, if you can call life in Williston normal.
As for the pregnancy, Ruth is doing really well, and according to all reports and tests, baby is doing really well too. We will have the first ultrasound next Tuesday and will hopefully find out the sex. We head home the very next day for Thanksgiving with the family. We are looking forward to showing everybody the ultrasound video.
We hope everybody is doing well, and ready for winter. It has been unseasonably warm here, but I am sure it is just a set-up. I know what winter is like here, and ready or not, it is coming, and coming with authority.
As for the pregnancy, Ruth is doing really well, and according to all reports and tests, baby is doing really well too. We will have the first ultrasound next Tuesday and will hopefully find out the sex. We head home the very next day for Thanksgiving with the family. We are looking forward to showing everybody the ultrasound video.
We hope everybody is doing well, and ready for winter. It has been unseasonably warm here, but I am sure it is just a set-up. I know what winter is like here, and ready or not, it is coming, and coming with authority.
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