Jeric's baby blessing

Catch-up Post #3



The baby hasn't quite woken up yet, so here is the baby blessing post, as promised. This could very well be the last post for a few days, but I have 4 or 5 more planned out.

Jeric was blessed on 18 September 2009 at the age of 16 days.

With Grandpa just after the blessing.

Cute little outfit. (Husband says it's sissy, but he doesn't get to complain because he didn't come shopping to help pick it out :) He told me to get what I wanted. And I thought this outfit was cute.)

Those who participated in the blessing. My cousin Nathan, my dad, Husband and Jeric, Husband's dad, and my Uncle Bob.

The three of us. I wore that dress to the temple on the day we got married. :)

With Papa.

With Grandpa and Uncle Robert.

Our family with my great-grandma and my aunt and uncle and their 7 kids.

I like this one.

This beautiful white blanket was made for me when I was a baby by my dad's mom. My mom washed it and brought it out with her when she visited. It is too pretty to use regularly, but I thought Jeric's blessing would be a good occasion.

My other grandma also gave us a blanket and some burp cloths that she made. They are gorgeous and I use them a lot, but somehow I haven't managed to get a picture of Jeric wrapped up in the blanket. I'll be sure to do that soon!

Talking to Daddy.

Sleepy Jeric with Daddy after we got home.

See how cute?

Both Grandpas come to visit

Catch-up Post #2


Both my dad and Husband's dad came to visit when Jeric was about 2 weeks old. My brother Robert came with my dad. We did Jeric's baby blessing while they were here, so they were both able to participate. Those pictures will have a separate post, which I will write after I finish this one...assuming the baby doesn't wake up. These are just a few other pictures from their trip.

Jeric and Uncle Robert

Jeric sleeping on Grandpa (my dad).

Another of Jeric and Uncle Robert.

Being burped by Grandpa.

Sleeping on Grandpa again. Isn't that precious?

Chillin' with Grandpa.

Jeric and Papa (Husband's dad).

Again.

Grandpa was really good at getting Jeric's burps up.

Flying baby!

Hanging out with Papa.

I think they look alike here.

So relaxed in Papa's arms.

First bath at home

This is the first in a series of posts of things going back several weeks. Jeric was about a week old in these pictures.

All wrapped up and ready to go.

Mama feeling apprehensive.

He actually liked it!

All done and staying warm.

I don't get it

Why is it that the baby is tired all evening and sleeps between feedings, but then around midnight wants to eat and gets really fussy and won't settle down enough to go back to sleep until he's fed again around 3?

Good thing I don't ever have to be anywhere before noon unless I want to be and we can sleep until 10 if I want.

At least after he goes back to sleep at 3 he only wakes up every 4 hours or so for long enough to eat and then goes back to sleep.

And, for your viewing pleasure, here is a picture to show you how fat he's getting. I will soon (hopefully) make several posts of pictures and things that have happened recently.

Yes, I know

I know it's been over a month since I posted. Can we pretend like I have a valid excuse (this time)?

Things have been pretty hectic around here with school (both of us), work (just Husband), and a cute little guy named who is currently making some cute little noises. Luckily I had a really smooth recovery and help from family, so we're making it okay. It's definitely busy, but manageable for the most part. My grades might not be as high as they've been in previous semesters because I just don't have as much time to study, but I'm just a part time student and it's my last semester. So, no big deal. I just need to pass :)

Jeric is a pretty laid-back baby most of the time. He generally does very well with adapting to unfamiliar places and people, which is good since I have to leave him with babysitters while I'm in class or taking a test. He's only 5 weeks old but he's already had quite a few! They have all been fantastic and I am so thankful for all the help. I know there are a lot more people who want to help but live too far away, but I'm grateful for their kind words and encouragement.

A couple of weeks ago a girl we know through our service in the singles ward (she and her husband were members of the ward when they were engaged) called to ask if she could take pictures of Jeric--she's working on building up her portfolio for her photography business. You can see a few of the pictures on her blog. I think they're pretty cute.

I was going to post some of my own pictures but Jeric needs me so I have to go. Hopefully he'll calm down and go to sleep soon (poor baby is tired and hungry). If he does I'll try to get back on later.