First trip to the Mountains

We made our first trip to the mountains this weekend. After being away from Vail for two months it was great to be back. We enjoyed getting to hang out with friends and family. Edward enjoyed all the attention and was constantly passed from one pair of waiting arms to the next. I made an attempt at skiing which was fun but very humbling. Apparently pregnancy and childbirth do not help you get into shape for skiing! Thanks to all our babysitters, Andrea, Theresa and Kelly. They generously gave up their ski time to watch Edward so Andy and I could take a few runs together.

One Month

Edward turned one month old on Sunday. He has already changed so much. So far we have learned that he loves baths and being held, morning snuggle time in our bed is one of his favorites. We work on tummy time everyday and his neck is getting much stronger, he can even hold up his head for a little bit when we are burping him. He is just getting over his first cold which was harder for Andy and me to take than him. Sometimes I just stare at him in wonder, amazed that he is uniquely created and there is no one else like him. I pray for the boy he will become and the man he will grow up to be. For now we are loving our baby and enjoying each new day!

Easter Sunday

We had a great Easter, celebrating with family and good friends. Andy and I opted out of church because Edward is still a little too young to be in big crowds. We spent the morning getting ready for brunch with Jake, Geraldine, Gus, Ricky and Theresa. After lunch we all went to the park, the guys played tennis and the girls walked with the babies and Melinda.

It took about a week but Gus and Edward finally realized each others existence. After a few curious looks they had their first real interaction Easter Sunday morning. So here they are, too little boys in their adorable matching outfits (thanks Grana!) enjoying a beautiful morning.

Proud Grandparents

Nana & Grandad

Grana & Pap

This is long overdue but I wanted to say thanks to the grandparents- first for hanging in there until the bitter end. Edward was born at 3:19 am and even though we had many visitors earlier in the evening everyone had to go by midnight. But the grandparents hung in there. Ed was sick and didn't even get to hold Edward, he had to be content looking through the nursery window. He did eventually get better and got to hold him after we came home. My parents stayed with us for a week and a half after Edwards birth and were a huge help. All the cooking, cleaning, and amazing amounts of laundry were done without so much as a thought from me. Andy's mom got to dress him for his first doctors appointment. He has been and continues to be showered with lots of love from all four of our loving parents. Thank you to Nana & Grandad, Grana and Pap- we love you and Edward is already spoiled- good work.

Two Weeks or Two Months?

Time goes by so fast yet the nights can be endlessly long. Edward is doing great but getting up every three hours has taken some getting used to for Andy and I. We went to the doctor yesterday and Edward weighs 9 lbs. 12 0z. and is 22 inches long. He is growing so fast and newborn clothes are almost too small. As one of our friends put it, we have an infant, not a newborn. We got the okay from the doctor to head to the mountains anytime so a trip to Vail is in the very near future. We can't wait to take him up there and show him off to everyone. I may even attempt to get on my skis.

Firsts

FIRST IN OUR HEARTS

We have survived our first week. Edward is 1 week and 1 day old. It has been an exciting week, filled with firsts and they have all been captured on film. Here are a few of the first things we have done.

First Outfit

First ride in the carseat

First meeting with Melinda

First ride in the stroller

It is hard to believe Edward is almost 1 week old. We are having so much fun and are just amazed by our little boy. He is a great baby and we fall more in love with him everyday.