Friday, June 15, 2012

Parker's 1 Week Pictures

Ashley was able to take Parker's pictures at 1 week old.  Trying to keep a newborn sleeping in awkward positions is not as easy as it seems!  But, with a lot of patience we were able to accomplish most of what we were going for.  I love how they all turned out and we even got a few shots with all the kids! 












Parker is still a pretty easy going baby, he sleeps a lot and loves to snuggle.  He's starting to get fussy at night, I'm hoping it goes away quickly and we don't have a colicky baby.  He also has claimed my bed, I've never let my babies sleep in bed with me much but he does not want to be set down at night and if I take him to bed with me he'll sleep from 10:00-4:00 then till 6:00 or 7:00, so it has been hard to turn down good sleep for sleeping alone. . . . We will be working on this problem very soon.  The kids still love him like crazy, Aiden loves holding him every chance he gets, Kayla prefers to help with baths, dressing, diapers and kisses him more than you can imagine. 

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Meet Parker

On Saturday we welcomed Parker Alan to our family. 
Parker Alan
June 2, 2012
6lbs 11 oz
21 inches
3:35 p.m.

 Me the day before Parker was born, boy am I glad I don't have that belly anymore!


 Parker just born.
 Weighing in.


We had the sweetest nurse.   After the kids came in she asked them to help her with a bath.  She got them chairs to stand on gave them washclothes and taught them what to do.  The kids were so excited to be able to be so involved.  They are so in love with him and love helping.

Proud (and tired) Daddy

Getting ready to go home.


Ready for his first car ride.

Home at last. 

2 Days Old

The kids loving on him.

4 Days Old.






So far this little boy has been very sweet.  He is very content and sleepy.  He likes to be held all night though, I think we are going to have some work to do in the future on that one, but for now, we are just enjoying all the snuggles.  We know time goes way to fast and we'll never get this time with him back.