1 Week and 1 Day Old

Things continue to be great around here. We are just enjoying little Jack so much. So far he is such a laid back baby. He rarely cries, and when he does it is usually because he is hungry, needs changed, or wants to cuddle. He loves to sleep on Colin's chest especially. This is my first day without Colin, and so far he has been easy. He stays on his schedule of sleep, eat, and awake time pretty well. Right now he is about to doze off in his swing, so I thought I'd hop online for a quick update. Jack has been smiling a lot, especially when he is sleeping. We've given him tummy time a few times, and he can pick up his head and hold it for a couple of seconds. When he wakes up from a long nap, he loves to stretch and make loud noises while he's stretching, which is so funny. Hopefully everyone had a great Christmas. Keep in touch.

Happy New Year!!!

brothers

Everything is going great here. Jack has been sleeping pretty good at night, only getting up every 3 hours to eat. He is so precious, and we never imagined that we could love something so much. He is great!!!

A few pictures from our first day home

CLICK HERE FOR Kodak Gallery from Jack's Birthday

More pictures...I will post the entire birth story within the next couple of days once things settle down. But everyone is doing great!!!

The Best Christmas Gift Ever :)

Excited

Excited doesn't even begin to describe how we are feeling about tomorrow! Most of you know that due to Jack's estimated birth weight (10lbs. 2oz.), we will be having him tomorrow morning via c-section at 8am. We cannot wait to meet our new little one! 

I've been up since 4:00. By 6:30 this morning, I had already showered, had breakfast, and watched Mama Mia. I think a lot of it has to do with the anticipation and excitement that we are feeling, but I've also developed PUPPPs, and I AM SO ITCHY!!!! No matter how much I scratch, it just keeps itching. It should go away after Jack's birth though, so that's good. 

We appreciate all of your support and prayers throughout the last 9 months. They've certainly been felt, and we are so thankful that everything has been healthy. We wish you a very Merry Christmas. Apologies for not sending out Christmas cards this year, but we will be sending birth announcements soon. 

Colin is working a 1/2 shift today, so he'll be home shortly after 7:00 tonight. We are going to make our annual chocolate covered pretzels and watch the Bears game during our last night as non-parents. 

We'll keep you posted and update with pictures as soon as we can! :)

Christmas Decorations

Our stockings :)

This is a picture of our tree in the dark. Notice the NO gifts under the tree! Yes, I'm way behind on Christmas shopping!!!

And a closer up one in the light... We got it at the same place that we did last year, but this year we opted out of cutting down our own tree. It is the perfect size, and we love it!