One more thing...

The picture below is Taven at about 2 weeks old, he is WAY to small for his newborn outfit and doing his little stretch he always does after he eats and is being picked up. So cute!

Proud Mommy!

Taven has found his thumb. He is such a sweet baby and it is fun to see his personality develop. These days he is: self soothing (sometimes)with his thumb, crying only when he is hungry or uncomfortable, sleeping longer stretches (i get 4-5 hours in a row now!), smiling, cooing, laughing, loves to get read to before bed, sit in his bumbo, hold things for a while (when put in his hand), holds his head up at 45 degrees when playing on his tummy, holding his head up, swings at things that dangle in his face, tracks things, recognizes mommy and daddy's voice, and is starting to recognize when his needs are going to be met (putting a little trust in mommy and daddy, what a feeling for us!) Just to name a few accomplishments! (Obviously I am enamored by him!)

I can't get over how cute he is...

Just some random photos...

A brand new baby!

Taven got his shots yesterday and he just fussed a little (Trent was proud) but a few hours later, everytime Taven moved his legs he screamed. I think he had his muscles flexed and it was sore. We gave him Tylenol and rocked him to sleep but it was a long night. At 2:45 this morning I went to feed him and change him and he was a brand new little guy. He was laughing, cooing, smiling and it melted my heart. I cried joyous tears, woke up his daddy and had him share the excitement with me. Taven made my day; I cannot describe how incredible it is to make your baby smile and know that they feel loved and happy, especially after how upset he was that night. What an amazing feeling!!!