2 Weeks Old!

Where has the time gone...our little man is 2 weeks old today! He is growing like a champ. We go to the doctor's on Friday and I am anxious to see how much he weighs now. He is eating about 3oz at each feeding...although, we still have to wake him to eat. We are going to ask the doctor about this on Friday--I'm not sure if we should be waking him or letting him wake up on his own--but I don't want the kid to starve! But after he eats he is alert for quite a while and then passes back out! I tell you he is like a college boy---drinks from the bottle, burps, and naps! We went to our first mom's group meeting on Tuesday and we had a great time.

Brayden really enjoys his play mat...as does Bruiser!

Aaron is also settling into fatherhood well...as you can see he is quite the multi-tasker

Halloween Parade

Sunday there was a big Roscoe Village Halloween parade. I was so excited to go! So first mommy bundled me up in a Halloween outfit.

Then mommy and daddy put me in my costume. I really loved it. I was so bundled and warm...however I was probably more bundled than needed, since it was actually a beautiful day for a parade!

I slept through most of the parade...thats what stroller rides do to me!

Trying to sleep

Last night, we were all tired and ready to go to bed. After we finally got Brayden down and finally got ourselves ready for bed...we headed in ready to get some zzz's. However, no more than 5 minutes after laying down, we hear snoring! In between Brayden's little snores and noises, Bruiser is snoring so LOUD that Aaron and I just look at each other and start cracking up. This of course wakes him up (thank goodness not Brayden) and so he runs and gets a toy---of course the loudest squeaky toy that he could find---we let him chop on it for a few moments and then we take that away--problem solved? Oh No! He goes and finds another squeaky toy...we of course take that away too...and at this point he is now p.o.ed...so we try moving his bed to the hallway, hoping that he will just zonk out there...well no luck, he begins doing CRAZY circles around our bed, barking...at this point Aaron and I just look at each other and say since we did we sign up to be in a comedy????

Over a week old!!!

Our little Brayden is already over a week old! It is hard to believe how fast time goes by! He has been enjoying his vibrating chair quite a bit...especially while mommy and daddy are cooking or eating. He also is LOVING his sponge baths! The first one was rough, but since then I swear he is smiling while we give them to him! Mommy and Brayden have already taken their first car trip together---what a trip it was just to get out of the house! We have taken a few walks...enjoying the last bit of the warm weather...before the cold hits!!

This is what happens when mommy does not have time to do laundry as often as needed...a little mismatched!

Our first walk...

Passed out...Daddy had me watch some sports...guess I found it boring!!

Very relaxed after my bath

Very Busy

Brayden has been super busy visiting with family and trying out new things

Napping in his big boy crib...he really liked him mobile, it put him right to sleep

Cuddling with Grandma and Grandpa Jefford

Snuggling with mommy and Grandma Ann

Trying out his vibrating seat

His first bath...he peed instantly when we started bathing him...but by the end he was happy and squeaky clean

Hospital pictures

Here is the link for the pictures that were taken at the Hospital: http://www.bellababyphotography.com/login

The password is 1014braydenjefford

These were taken on Thursday morning...so he was barely a day old!

More photos to come later :)

Made it Home

We are all home now and settling in well. Brayden is eating and sleeping great! We had our first trip to the pediatrician today, and he said that he looks great and all is going well. He grew a bit in length (according to their measurements) however he lost a tiny bit of weight...about 2 ounces...but that is normal. Brayden loves putting his hands in his mouth and makes little snorting noises at times--its too funny!!! He has been more awake today, and has a strong grip when he holds onto our fingers. We are enjoying snuggling with him and just soaking in all his sweetness! Here are a few new pics...

Oh yes...and I forgot to mention---I had my first golden shower today---Thanks Brayden---its amazing how far pee can spray!!!!

Brayden's going home outfit...so the hat looks totally dorky...it was way to big!!!! But he still looks handsome

Ready to leave the hospital...geared up for the first car ride

After he ate...this is daddy's favorite bib

Getting measured at the doctor's office

These are some family pics from before we left the hospital...