Grandma and Grandpa Loomis have arrived!

Bryant's parents have arrived. They are staying at a pet-friendly hotel for Zoe's cousin Tessie, named after the Red Sox theme song. Though we don't know whether baby loo is a boy or a girl, we do know that it will be a Red Sox fan. Grandpa Loomis has already said it just depends on whether the baby gets a pink Red Sox onsie or a blue one:) No new news from the hospital room. Things are moving slowly, but we will be sure to let you know when there is new information!

-Aunt Sarah

Step 2

The progress is slow but the doctors have begun the next step in the induction process. There is no other big news at this time but we will update you as we have news!

-Aunt Sarah

Grandma and Grandpa Byker have arrived!

Grandma and Grandma Byker are holding down the fort at Bryant and Becky's house. They get to take care of the magnificant Zoe monster who is very curious whether she is going to have a little sister or a little brother. More news to come...stay tuned!

-Aunt Sarah

Off to the Hospital!

Bryant and Becky arrived at the Hospital last night. They are in a lovely large room. Mom and Baby are both doing great! Bryant gets to sleep on the super comfy pull-out, but don't worry he packed lots of snacks! We will keep you updated as the inducement process progresses! We are all super excited to find out if the first "Fruit of the Loomis" is a he or a she!

guest blogger - Aunt Sarah (bryant's lil' sista)

41.5 weeks and still beautiful

I decided I would like to just take a minute to brag about my incredible wife. I have been so amazed with with how well she has reacted to the various trials associated with pregnancy, and she continues to handle everything with so much grace even now that we are almost 2 weeks past the due date!


My dad recently told me about a conversation he had with his neighbor where the neighbor was saying how he believes a woman's character is revealed when she goes through a pregnancy. Well then I guess this pregnancy just confirmed what I already knew.

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This makes me wish I lived in Sweden...

I don't post youtube videos very often, but this one is awesome. I can't imagine a police officer ever doing this in the US. Perhaps some day soon we will see a "NASA Scientist Dancing" Youtube video...



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A list of lists

The places we live keep showing up on lists, so I decided to compile a list of the various lists we have been listed on...

Holland, MI
Rank #2 - Happiest places to live by the 2009 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index

Boulder, CO
Rank #1 - Happiest places to live by the 2009 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index

Louisville, CO
Rank #1 - May 2006 in the book Best Places to Raise Your Family: The Top 100 Affordable Communities in the U.S.
Rank #1 - July 2009 by CNN/Money magazine in 100 Best Place to Live in the U.S.

Columbia / Ellicott City, MD
Rank #2 - July 2010 by CNN/Money magazine in 100 Best Place to Live in the U.S.

It has been amazing to keep having the places we have lived showing up on these "best of" lists and we both feel very blessed that we have been able live in such great places. Now I just need Fredonia, NY to show up on something.

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