Updated Pics of Tyler

Now that I am finally current with all the other pics, here is some taken just yesterday evening. Cuddling with Tyler on the couch is everyones favorite thing to do and he is generally very accomodating. Ryan is having a blast being the "biggest brother" and is very understanding of baby needs and concerned about how Tyler is feeling. Don has the early evening hours with Tyler (his unhappiest time for some reason) and shows what a pro he is in the Daddy department.

Bath time

Our first bath was quite the event. Everybody was fighting for ringside seats and after I got everything ready, Don swept in and did the honors. We are a little weary of baths because of the excema in our family, but there comes a point where rotton spit up makes the decision for you.

Lego Santa

Don took a break from all the baby fun to help the boys make a Lego creation based on a picture they had seen in the free "Lego Club" magazine the boys get every month. Those Legos sure are a hit at our house. They are played with EVERY day - mostly to make Star wars battle ships and fighters. Nevertheless, this was one of the best presents we have ever given (last years Christmas). I would say Legos are about the perfect toy except for the fact they they are so painful to step on!

Home at Last

Tyler is a good kid - getting up about every four hours to eat, eating well, and generally adored by all. Which doesn't mean that having a baby hasn't been quite the adjustment for everyone. But we are glad he is here!

PS Can you tell who we were rooting for in the college championships this year? We were quite disappointed that the good looking fan wear didn't give them enough of an edge.

Post Bath Baby

More Jan 3rd Pics

The Main Event

I am feeding the subject now so lets make the summary short and sweet. Induction, meconium stained amniotic fluid, lots and lots and lots of pushing, sunny side up, forceps, epesiotomy, cord around neck, and 9lbs 3oz. I thought things were supposed to get easier the more babies you had?

Who are those good-looking men?

Just a couple of random pictures of my good looking boys taken right before church. They have so much fun together and can often be heard giggling in their room at night. I am so glad they have each other and that they get along so well. The fact that they are so awesome in many other respects is just a bonus!

Uncle Don

There is not too much of a story behind this pic. The Jackman kids came over to play and Aiden crawled up on Don's lap while he was playing video games. It took about two minutes for him to fall asleep. I think this place has special magical sleeping properties - I know I sure can't stay awake for very long!

Rancho Christmas Party

How do you get caught up on the last two busiest months of your life? Start with the parties! On eof the great things about where we live is that every couple of months, they throw a very kid friendly outdoor party. This past December the kids had a tons of fun on the "low gravity machine", "ice" skating, and Santa sitting. Mia asked for a babydoll, Wyatt asked for some more Legos, and Ryan asked for a video game. Whew, good thing we can fulfill those requests! We love our neighborhood and that we can have outdoor parties in the middle of December!