There is a time for sorrow and a time for joy

Our last three weeks can be summed up by these words: There is time for sorrow and time for joy. We are very sad to report that Tim's father, Greg, passed away on June 23rd. He was an amazing father/father-in-law/grandfather and he will be missed greatly. We feel very fortunate to have been able to spend a lot of time with Greg in the past several months and were all extremely thankful that Greg was able to meet his grandson, Aaron. Greg will forever live in our hearts and minds.

Thanks to those of you who have kept us in your thoughts and prayers. Much love- Tim, Ann, & Aaron

5 weeks old!

Hello everyone!  Just wanted to send the update from our latest doctors appointment last week on Wednesday.  At 5 weeks old, Aaron weighed in at 10 pounds, 8 1/2 ounces (50-75th percentile) and was 22 1/4 inches long (75th percentile).  He's getting bigger and stronger by the day.  

He started rolling from his tummy to his back at 3 1/2 weeks old.  I couldn't believe it the first time that he did it, so I kept putting him back on his tummy to see if he would do it again- he did it four times in a row for me that day and many times since!  His head control is getting better and better, especially since he wants to be sitting up ALL the time now.  He's definitely made that transition from being an infant to being a baby, who has lots of likes and dislikes.  He likes: sitting up on your leg, sleeping in your arms, being talked to, drooling, and being outside.  He doesn't like: being held on his back,  burping in the middle of a bottle, hiccups, and when we tighten the straps on his car seat!!  Aaron is starting to smile and "talk" more every day , which is SO fun!  

We are so proud that we have such an amazing little boy!  Thanks for checking in on us- we'll continue to keep you updated.

More pictures!

Wanted to share a few more photos of our visit with Nan, Amy, Brett, and Claire.

Aaron is one month old!

Today is a BIG day- Aaron is celebrating one month since the day that he was born!  He's been celebrating in style with all of his favorite things- a trip to Target, a walk, some naps, a couple of poos, and quite a few bottles!  We might even get wild and end it with a bath before bed!  Who said that life wasn't exciting with an infant??

Since my last update we have been very busy spending the entire last week with some of our favorite visitors!  My mom (Nanny), my sister (Auntie Amy), and Aaron's 2 cousins (Brett, 4, and Claire, 1) came to visit.  We had a very exciting and fun-filled week, with lots of walks and trips to the park, our first visits to the zoo and Chuck E. Cheese, and some awesome home-cooking from my mom!  Brett and Claire loved meeting Aaron.  Brett gave him lots of kisses and Claire wanted to be near him (and his pacifier) at all times!  She loved saying "hi" to him every time she saw him and pulling the 'paci' out of his mouth and putting it back in again!  

My mom and Amy took turns doing the night feedings with Aaron, so Tim and I got some great nights of sleep!  Mom made a bunch of awesome meals and lots of extras to put in the freezer for later!  And to top the week off, Mom cleaned the house while Amy and I took the kids to Chuck E. Cheese.  Wow was it hard to let them leave!!!!  Thanks for everything guys- we had a great time!

We are looking forward to our one month appointment with the pediatrician on Wednesday to see how big Aaron is getting.  He's almost out of the newborn clothes and his face is filling out more every day!  We might be biased, but we think he's VERY handsome!  Enjoy the new photos.  :)