Griffin's First Easter

Ready for church

My handsome man!


Griffin with Great Grandma Nanna

GiGi, Aunt Lauren, and Great Aunt Holly

Easter wore me out!

Easter was extra special this year! We went to church and Griffin slept throught he whole service. He received a special blessing at communion, and he looked so cute in his special outfit MiMi picked out for him. We went to Jason's Aunt Heather's for Easter Dinner and the family egg hunt. Griffin got to see so many friends and family memebers. Lauren and Gigi took him on the egg hunt and he got a special egg from Nana. He was such a good baby all day, and was worn out by the time we got home. Easter is such a special time and a reminder of the ultimate blessing God gave to the world. I guess now that I have my own son, I realize even more how much love God has for us, that he would sacrifice his only son so that we might live forever in his kingdom. I hope you all had a blessed Easter!

Thumb Sucking and Smiling

Sweet Smile
I found it!!!

Papa J showed me how!

Got it!

This weekend, Papa J showed Griffin how to find his thumb. It was so cute to watch how excited he was once he found it, and how frustrated he gets when he can't. We are still trying to find it on our own. Griffin has also been smiling up a storm. There's nothing like the feeling you get when you make your baby smile. :)

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Sleep my little baby...

Nap Time

Sleeping with Daddy

I just had to report that last night I got 7 hours of sleep!!!! This is HUGE as I have been averaging around 4-5 hours. Griffin has been having trouble sleeping soundly for more than about an hour at a time in his bassinet. My mom suggested putting Griffin on his tummy. Of course with all the reading you do on SIDS, I was paranoid, but decided to try it for nap time yesterday so I could watch him. He easily turned his head back and forth several times so I felt better about it. He slept 3 hours!!! Then last night he went down on his tummy and slept two four hour stretches. Only waking up to eat and going right back down. This morning he was stirring so I got him up and Jason wanted to cuddle him before he had to get up for work. I had to snap a picture of the two of them sleeping! Priceless!!!

Baby in the Bluebonnets

Griffin went on his first road trip this past weekend. We went to the lake house with Gigi and Papa J and then Saturday we headed to San Antonio for Conner's 30th birthday party. We drove back to the lake Saturday night. We had a great weekend, but we were worn out! The amount of things you need for one tiny baby is unbelievable. It was a beautiful spring day and we to stopped on the way home to take some pictures of Griffin in the bluebonnets.

Smiles, Tears, and Puppy Dogs

MiMi and Griffin in his shoes!

Jeter squeezed his way onto the play mat!

Sweet Precious Angel

I can't believe our little man is already 4 weeks old. Time has flown by and we can't believe how much he has already grown and changed. He is so alert and recognizes our voices. He has has started giving little smiles which just melts my heart, even though all the books say it is involuntary or just gas...The saddest thing is that Griffin's tear ducts are now working and I can't help but shed some with him when I see little tears come out of his eyes. That's tough!!! Jeter has been adjusting to life with a baby in the house. Poor thing, he's no spring chicken and just wants some sleep. He's been so good with Griffin, and I know they'll be great buddies. My parents came in town on their way back from a vacation in Mexico. We had a great visit, but I know Griffin misses MiMi and Pop already!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Play Time
I'm wearing my green so I won't get pinched!

I like to hold my head up like a big boy!

Yesterday was St. Patrick's day and Griffin and I were excited that Allison and her little bun in the oven, Parker came over for a visit. We are so excited for Parker to be born cause we know the boys will be great buds! Griffin has grown so much already and he is becoming very alert and staying awake for longer periods of time during the day. This is great, cause that means he is also sleeping better at night. :) I am enjoying staying at home with him during the day. Who knew staring at a precious baby all day could be so entertaining?! The days fly by and by the time Jason gets home we are both pooped. I am so thankful I can spend this time with him and watch him discover new things every day!

2.5 Week Update

Sleeping with Mom
Aunt Mel was a huge help!

Hanging out in his crib!

Papa J working his baby magic!

Griffin is a growing boy! We went to our second visit with the pediatrician and he now weighs 8 pounds 12 ounces. It is a relief to know he's getting enough to eat and growing strong. He loves to sleep in his swing, ride in the car, look around his room, and discover new toys. We gave him his first real bath and he loved it!!! Much better than those old sponge baths! He has had many visitors, including his GiGi and Papa J, Aunt Mel came to stay with us for 2 nights, and many other friends and family. We are so in love with our little boy, and I thank God a million times a day for this precious blessing!