We had to say goodbye to Grandma Julie on Wednesday after having her with us for Owen's first three weeks of life. It will definitely be a time that I will always remember and cherish; I don't think I would've survived without her help! I know Owen really enjoyed it too, there was always someone available to attend to his cries. And let's not forget how much Luke and Marlow appreciated Grandma's cooking!! Hopefully she will come back to visit soon with Grandpa...

Little Toes

One of my very mature second graders told me to take tons of pictures of the baby's hands and feet. I decided to take her advice yesterday when I realized that Owen has already grown one inch!! Yes, we measured him! Before long these tootsies will be larger than his mothers...

"Air Owen"

Owen is looking very pimped out in his Jordan outfit from Kevin--Luke was loving this look! Thanks to Grandma Kim for coming up with the clever name!

Strong little guy

Owen enjoying some 'tummy time'. So far he can only lift up his legs, but it is quite amusing to watch. It won't be long until he is on the move...oh no!!

I'm not always cute

Although we don't see this face very often, it seems to rear it's ugly head every evening! Owen has his cries down to a pattern and boy is he ever loud! If you have had the chance to call during one of these episodes, then you have heard his strong lungs. I have a feeling that he will take after his dad and his voice will be heard when he is older.

Luckily these crying fits are usually due to a good reason; hunger, dirty diaper, lost his pacifier, bath, tired, uncomfortable, etc. Figuring it out is sometimes the tough part :)

Best Friends

Marlow has been enamored by Owen since he was in my belly! All throughout my pregnancy you could find Marlow with his head on my stomach, now that Owen has arrived you can find him near Owen (except at night when Marlow decides to sleep on the couch so that he doesn't get disturbed by the late night cries). I am sure these two will share many fond memories in the future :)

I'm changing...

Owen is two weeks old today and he is such a good baby. The first week was very trying at times due to the lack of sleep, but I think Luke and I are finally starting to get the hang of things. It helps that he is such a good sleeper--I hope I didn't just jinx it! He also has a very good disposition and is only fussy when he needs something, but who isn't? One thing that always seems to keep him a little upset are the hiccups--they seem to come after our 3 a.m. feedings and proceed to keep him awake. Owen still does not care very much for the sponge bath, hopefully he'll enjoy the baths more when we move to the plastic tub.