Bath Time!!

We noticed we didn't have many pictures of Sam while he was awake posted so here are a few from his bath last night. He loves getting water poured on his head and belly. The cold lotion afterwards is questionable but he lets me do it. That crazy hair seems to be sticking around and gets lots of remarks from the ladies!

Sorry... Sorry... Sorry!!

Things have been just a bit hectic over the last few weeks so I am a little behind with our blog. Quick update for you... We arrived safely in Denver just over a week ago. Sam did great on both stretches of the trip and didn't mind flying one bit. The poor kid was in four states that day while being only four weeks old --- What a trooper! We spent a long weekend in Cedar Rapids and were able to see most of Bryan's family, a few friends and my parents. It was great to get to share Samuel with everyone, although the long line of interested baby-holders was a little tough on mom... : ) The last week in Denver has been great. Bryan started work right away last Tuesday, which is going well. It's a little different than the corporate life he had been living but he is enjoying being back in the plant and home every night. We have looked at several apartments and are close to getting something figured out. Our plan is to rent for this first year and see how things shake out with selling our house in FL and then decide what to do here. For now, we are loving life in Matt and Abbie's basement and are greatful for their generosity. Ab and I and the four kids have spent the last few days playing, taking Kate to preschool, both of them to swimming lessons, cooking, shopping, and talking babies. They are all so flexible and relaxed and it has been great. We have been able to be with Jamie a bunch too and are thankful she doesn't mind driving to Matt's until our cars get here. Bryan and I are so thankful to be in the same town with family and are excited to see them for short, normal visits and to be able to do regular things together.

Now for the fun news... Our little boy is one month old already!!!! Sheesh! Thankfully he handled these last few crazy weeks very well. At our appointment out here on the 8th (just shy of one month old), he weighed 9 pounds, 5 and a half ounces and was 22 inches long, which put him in the 45th percentile. He is filling out and is starting to look more and more like his dad. He is more awake and alert each day and is working hard to hold that head up. He is sleeping for a good 5-6 hour stretch at night which is making life lovely! He's learned a lot already about being passed around, airports, the hands and kisses of little cousins, apartment searching, hot and cold weather, and living out of a suitcase! He amazes Bryan and I each day and has brought us so much joy!

We are so very thankful for this last month of our lives. A baby and a move half-way across the country in under one month... why not!!!! : )