Angie took this photo of Jack with her cell phone today, then texted it to me. This was his first time sitting up in a shopping cart all by himself. What a BIG boy! Grandma sure can't wait to see him next month!
I love this little smile! It melts my heart!
Abbey at gymnastics. Did she get her wish, or is she just waiting for Kelsey to finish?
Sweet little Jack. His clothes are FINALLY starting to fit him. YAY!!!!
Jack, dressed in the little white outfit we bought yesterday. It was hard to find something small enough for him! He's using the blanket I made when Kelsey was blessed. Abbey was wrapped in it on her blessing day too. (It was much cooler when they were blessed).
Jack is such a sweet little baby! This may be the only time all weekend that he wasn't held by someone! It's hard to put him down, he's such a cuddly baby!
We had a feast! I'm so glad Angie married someone whose family loves food as much as we do!!
Greg and Angie Carlson with THREE kids! Oh my!
My mom and Vicki drove up for the blessing. It was so nice to see them. Scott was here too, but he moved in the photo and it's blurry! (You did that on purpose, didn't you Scott?)
Kurt and his youngest brother Bruce. They look more and more alike every year.
Bruce and his boys - J.M., Peter and Michael.
Greg's family - from Green River, Heber City, Logan, Layton and Provo.
Angie's family. We missed having Tyler with us. Next time for sure!!!!!
Kelsey and Abbey waving goodbye when we left Utah.
Jack also got to meet his Aunt Alyssa for the first time today. She took Amtrak from Sacramento to SLC (17 hours) and then Front Runner from SLC to the Layton Station (1 hour). She arrived at 5:00 am this morning.
Alyssa was dying to hold Jack but he had to be under the lights as much as possible so every time Angie fed him she got a few minutes with him.
Today Jack had his first ride in Grandma's car since coming home from the hospital. He had a follow-up appt. with his pediatrician. He's lost almost 1 lb. since coming home, so we'll be going back every few days to have him weighed. Dr. would like him to gain at least an ounce per day. He also had blood drawn from his heels again (poor baby) to test his bilirubin levels. They were elevated. Dr. would like us to take him to the hospital tomorrow for more blood work. Despite all of this, he was such a good baby today - happy, content and sweeter than ever. He is SO loved!!!
Jack had his first bath today. It was mostly a sponge bath since his umbilical cord hasn't fallen off yet. Everyone helped and he only cried when he got cold.
He did LOVE having his hair washed though. I thought he was going to go to sleep.
The whole family helped dry him, lotion him and diaper him. It was just like a day at the spa for Jack!
The doctor decided to send Angie and Jack home tonight instead of tomorrow. Kelsey and I were going to make a cute sign to welcome them home. This is the best we could do on short notice. Kelsey was still coloring it when they pulled into the driveway!
The first order of business when Jack arrived home, before he was even out of his carseat, was that Abbey and Kelsey wanted to read him some storybooks.
Before leaving the hospital, Jack was poked multiple times to make sure his bilirubin levels were okay. His heals looked like pincushions. The doctor seemed to think he was looking a little yellow this morning. Tests came out okay.
Jack gets a tour of his new bedroom.
Jack and Angie are glad to be home. We're glad they're home too!
Greg was able to give Jack his first bath in the nursery. He didn't like being cold and cried a little.
Abbey takes a turn.
I can't believe they have their boy!!! It's so weird to see blue!
Proud daddy and adoring sister.
What a cute family!
