Friday, August 29, 2008

one month old - august 29th, 2008








elias is officially one month old today. we love him so much! his first month has been an adventure - starting with the first week in the hospital and then followed up with a short stay in the nicu. since then we have been trying to figure out what makes him uncomfortable at times - gas, reflux, constipation, milk allergy??? despite all of that...he is amazing. he continues to grow, changing so much in just one month. we think he weighs about 9 1/2 to 10 pounds. he definitely recognizes natalie and me, loves to look at lights, lifts his head with his strong neck, smiles occasionally, sleeps with his arms by his head, has rolled from his stomach to his back, loves music and noise, and is a huge cuddler (which we love). we can't imagine life without him. 

Monday, August 25, 2008

four weeks old




















Friday, August 22, 2008

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

three weeks old

elias is already three weeks old - crazy! he is eating well (like a ward) and gaining weight. we took him in to weigh him last friday...he weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces. he is also filling out and getting a little chubbier. he makes us laugh often and we are amazed at how much he is changing each day. enjoy the pictures from his third week of life. there are lots of them this week!


looking cool in calvin klein shirt

staring at mommy

sweet hair style

snoozin

having fun with mommy

always sleeping with his arms up

still sleeping with his arms up

leaning on daddy

getting loved on by mom

the fam

the fam at culvers

taking a nap

ready for notre dame football

one of his favorite places

getting ready for bed

"not another picture!"

same as above

makes you want to snuggle

ornery

playing with dad

holding his bottle

tummy time

looking at mom

looking at dad

burping with grandma holly

yawning with grandma holly

going for a stroller ride


stroller ride