Dan and Kate are at church this morning, and having gotten a shower, I feel I can take on the world ... or at least blog a few pictures before Isaac wakes up from a nap. Here are a few shots from the week we've all spent together at home.
The verdict is not yet in on whether Isaac prefers his fingers or his paci. Maybe both. I'll keep you posted.
I know. I'm taking pictures of my baby's feet. But they are so cute!
Since I went with the feet shot, I figured we should document the hands too. Because behold, they too are cute.
Some daddy cuddle time. They were watching the Spurs beat Dallas in the playoffs. It was pretty great.
Kate continues to monitor Isaac's medical condition. I'm not sure if you can tell, but in this picture, she's got her little play blood pressure cuff on him from her pretend doctor's kit. She checks him out a couple of times a day and pronounces that he is OK.
A quick update on Kate, while we're at it. Thank you so much for your prayers and encouragement. The second half of the week has been much better than the first. I think every day that we are home together and she feels more secure that we're not going anywhere makes things better. There is still a lot of adjusting to do, and things will change a few more times before we get to what our days will really look like from now on. The next milestone is that starting tomorrow, Dan will be back at work. Please keep praying for us. I won't be on my own with both kids since my mom is still here and my dad comes into town tonight. After that Dan's mom is coming to spend some time with us, and that will be great. But Dan going back to work is a big step toward the normal swing of things, so pray for that transition. It has helped to have Kate keep doing as many of her normal activities as possible. For instance on Friday evening, she went to Skipper Club at church and made this fabulous crown, which she has been wearing incessantly while announcing that she is a queen. I do not know what I am going to do about that child's low self esteem.
And one last shot of the little guy, who is looking forward to meeting his Geez and hearing all about four wheelers and hunting and all the other testosterone-oriented activities that await when he and his cousin Clark get a little older. He's excited. I can tell.
Comments (8)
He looks so much like Kate!! It's crazy!
Posted by hannah | May 2, 2010 12:42 PM
Posted on May 2, 2010 12:42
He is so handsome!
Posted by Katie | May 2, 2010 1:45 PM
Posted on May 2, 2010 13:45
That is some SERIOUS cuteness going on there!!
Posted by Charity | May 2, 2010 3:36 PM
Posted on May 2, 2010 15:36
It appears I'm not the only handsome baby boy in the family anymore. Blast! There's only one way to settle this: let's wager our college savings accounts on who gets the first buck!
Posted by Clark | May 2, 2010 11:55 PM
Posted on May 2, 2010 23:55
super cute! congrats to you and Dan. can't believe how big Kate looks as well!
Posted by neeta | May 3, 2010 1:34 PM
Posted on May 3, 2010 13:34
Haley,
The pictures are precious. Thanks for posting them for us. I will keep you, Kate, and Isaac in my prayers for the rest of this week. I don't know how you ladies do it! I can't imagine having a newborn to take care of with the boys running around!
Love you,
Hannah
Posted by Aunt Hannah | May 4, 2010 9:33 AM
Posted on May 4, 2010 09:33
Those pics are adorable!!!
Posted by Bryonie | May 5, 2010 8:37 PM
Posted on May 5, 2010 20:37
I just have to say I think you have the most beautiful babies! Trust me, after 4 of my own and a church family with lots of babies, I should be considered an expert. Hey, if Kate ever decides it is time for her to get married, I have a strapping young boy. But she will have to get rid of all flying insects herself!
Congratulations!
Posted by Sarah Haas | May 14, 2010 7:24 AM
Posted on May 14, 2010 07:24