Nursing Babies

When I was pregnant someone gave us a "Big Sister" book and Quincy LOVED it.  We read it a couple times a day.  In the book the big sister helps give the baby a bottle.  Well Quincy has been quite distraught to find out that she doesn't actually get to give Tate a bottle since I'm nursing him.  So I guess the next best thing is that she nurses her baby dolls instead.  I sure do love that girl!

Melting Eyes

Tate has had a plugged tear duct so his eyes are always watering.  Today Quincy ran up to me, very concerned, to tell my that Tate's eyes are melting.  I had to reassure her they weren't actually melting, just constantly watering.  

Tate 1 Month

Tate is now a month old.  He is the sweetest and most mellow baby ever.  He is already sleeping through the night most nights, he is quick and efficient when nursing, and has such a great temperament.  Sometimes I feel like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop, and that it can't be this easy (knock on wood).  Maybe he's trying to make up for being so difficult during delivery.  Whatever it is, I'll take it!  

Weight: 11 lbs 2.5 oz  (79th percentile)

Height: 23 inches (90th percentile)

And of course Quincy wanted a turn wearing the sticker

  

"Big Girl Bed"

Quincy had her first night in her toddler "big girl bed".  I was worried she would get up a million times but she's done great ever since!  

Valley Garden Daffodils

Each year we've taken Quincy to Valley Garden Park and taken her picture in a field of daffodils.  I was worried we were going to be too late this year, but they were still in bloom when we went.  Stacey, Erin and her boys went with us.  I always love going there, it's so beautiful and peaceful.  Here are some pictures from our visit.

Jude, Quincy, Grandma Stacey, Fields, and Desmond 

We had to get a picture of Tate and the daffodils too, even if he is just in the stroller

Tate's Baby Blessing

My parents and Christian's sister Erin and her boys were all in town, so we decided to have Tate's baby blessing at our house so they could all be there for it.  Christian gave him a sweet blessing.  I'll have to go and record some of the things he said later.  But here are some pictures from the night.  We are so happy to have him in our family!

Tate's Newborn/Family Pictures

My good friend Chelsea came and took some pictures of our new little family.  I love them all so much, so I'm posting a bazillion.  It was just too hard to choose which ones to put in. I sure do love this new addition to our family!