Visitors: Round 2

Bob & Joyce came for a visit about a week and a half ago. It was great to see them and the kids were thrilled to have them here to play with all of their new toys! We all spent a beautiful day at the Chalmette Battlefield for the 196th re-enactment of the Battle of New Orleans. Andy, Bob, and William also took the kayaks out for a quick ride on the lake just across the canal from our house (3 kayaks, but only 2 paddles, so William got towed along). The bonus for me was that Bob and Joyce watched the kiddos while I went to the spa for a pedicure and to get a haircut, which felt so good!

Visitors: Round 1 (Christmas)

My parents came to visit and meet Jack just as we arrived home from the hospital. The timing was GREAT because it also meant that they were here over Christmas. Much Christmas fun was had baking and decorating cookies, decorating an entire gingerbread village, going to see the light display at Celebration in the Oaks, and opening LOTS of presents. In addition, William and Clark got to spend special time with just their grandparents at the zoo. Andy and my dad also took them to the R&L Carriers Bowl Game at the Superdome. It was great to have them visit and what a wonderful Christmas we all had!

Already 1 Month

It is hard to believe, but 1 month has come and gone since the arrival of Jack. He is fitting right into our family and is such a joy! Both bigger brothers have been so much help and love him lots. At his check-up today he weighed 8 lbs, 14 oz (almost 1 lb over his birth weight) and was 22 1/2 inches long (that is 2 1/4 inches growth!!!!). By looking at his hands and feet, I have said from the beginning that he looks to have the potential to be our tallest yet--and he is off to a good start! Both sets of grandparents have visited over the month and I will be posting on those next. The first photo is from today (his 1 mos. birthday) and the other two are from this week.