beaming with pride

Jen's parents came for a visit last week; both were ecstatic about seeing their first grandchild. Grandma Linda was a huge help around the house doing laundry, cleaning, and cooking. Grandpa Tom can't wait to spoil Trevor. Neither grandparent was ready to say goodbye when it came time to go back to Michigan.

easy living

The baby papasan chair is one of Trevor's favorite places to chill - it comes complete with vibrations and music. It is too bad they don't make larger ones for Mom and Dad

feed me

Trevor has no problems signaling when he is ready to eat!

mommy and me

I am still in shock that I am somebody's mom. Parts of the role feel natural; others will take some adjustment - such as the 3-4 hours of sleep each night.

clowning around

Yo yo, homey. Get down with the G-funk.

contemplation

Trevor's inability to control his arms and hands leads to some interesting poses. Sometimes his hands look as if they are flashing gang signs; other times, he seems in deep thought pondering the mysteries of the universe.

bath time

I love my bath. I hate my bath. Trevor can't quite decide. We are giving him sponge baths until his umbilical cord falls off. There is nothing quite like the smell of a freshly bathed newborn.

celebrity

Check out 4 Trevor pictures taken by Blessing Hospital and posted on their website. Click on Next/Previous picture to scroll through.

home at last

Fast asleep in his own crib, Trevor has temporary control over his hand reflexes. There's no place like home (minus the ruby red slippers).

leaving the hospital

All decked out in spiffy new threads for the occasion. Big man in a little green suit.

the proud new parents

From Todd and Jen to Dad and Mom

trevor at hospital

Our little breakfast burrito...

here at last

Trevor James was born at 9:15 AM on 9/16/2005. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

waiting patiently

Mom is way ready for the arrival of little one, whose movements are now less extreme due to restricted space. I'd think baby is also way ready to leave such cramped quarters.

Our new bed arrived the other day. The increased elevation makes it easier for mom to get up for those hundreds of bathroom visits during the night.