One Month Old

Wow! Our little guy has been here for a month already!  I feel it has flown by but then other days it feels it's been longer - I guess its because we feel like he has always been here!  He just fits in so perfectly.  The photo above is him at one month old.  He is pictured next to the dog named "Little Bear" that Ashley made for him at Build A Bear Workshop.  I plan to take a photo of him sitting next to his Little Bear each month for his first year.

He makes the cutest sounds and grunts.  Its so funny.  Sometimes, when he is starting to get fussy, he makes this really loud scream that last for a second, and then just goes back to his little fussing noises.  It's hysterical.  It's easier to describe the sound in person, but harder to write!  Overall, Corey is a wonderful baby.  Believe me, he has his moments when we are up at night trying to get him to fall back asleep after a 3 hour stretch, or he has really bad gas pains and just can't get comfortable, or likes to spit up on me after I have just had a shower - but all in all, he is such a sweet boy, and these things just come with the joys of being a parent!

Sitting on his little football chair!

Ashley has just been an absolute doll with her brother.  She gets his binkie when he's crying, puts a blanket on him to keep him "worm" (that's how she says "warm") and talks to him to calm him down if he's upset "it's alright Corey, mommy will feed you her booby soon!"  hahaha, it's adorable! Below are some photos that captures the love and joy she feels towards her little brother.

Whatchu talkin' 'bout sister?  Don't you love the little cowboy hat!?

By the look on Corey's face it seems like he's saying, "Eeee, folks, this girl sure does like to talk!" :)

This was the first time she held him. We kept asking her if she wanted to hold him and she said "later." It took her over 3 weeks, but she asked to hold him and I could wait to snap a picture. :)

Ashley's Godmother, Aunt Terry, made Corey this quilt. She wanted to make a bed for her and Corey on the floor in his room with the blanket.

We have been keeping Ashley home with us after the first week he was born so we haven't really had a chance to visit with the Jaime Family!  We brought Corey and Ashley over for a visit last Monday and I got a picture of Judi with the kids.  We are so blessed to have her watching our children once we go back to work.  It gives us such peace knowing they are in such great care.

Judi in her element! :o)

We have had so many amazing visitors this month helping us by bringing us meals.  We have such wonderful friends and family and are so blessed to have all of you in our lives.  It means a lot to have friends and family who care for and love us.  Please know how much we appreciate your kindness.  It has been so wonderful.  And to top it off....man, you all are such great cooks!!

I'd like to close this entry with a sweet photo of Corey asleep in his crib for the first time.  We are still having him sleep in the bassinet in our room, but earlier this evening I laid him down in there to prepare a bath for him, but when I went back to get him for the bath, he just passed out!  I think he really likes it in there.  Goodnight everyone! Love all of you!