Hello world!

Henry is always his most smiley and talkative first thing in the morning, so with both of us home this weekend, we took the opportunity to get some of those smiles on camera. How cute is he?? So cute. If you could only hear what Jim and I sounded like trying to get him to smile over and over...a bunch of dorks high on helium, that's what. But you know what? It's so worth it! I love that he can interact with us now and show us that he likes us (phew!). And how about that double chin... ENJOY!

Smile for mommy...or not

Mom! I said I'm not your model! GOSH!

 

Henry had a fun visit with Grandma and Grandpa Marr this past weekend. Grandma even had him sucking on a pacifier! I knew as soon as she left he'd be spitting it back out at me. Oh well! It was great to seem him enjoy it for awhile. =)

Just because.

He won't take a pacifier but he'll suck on his fist all day. Jim and I laughed this morning when Henry woke up a little early, fussed a bit, and when he realized we weren't coming right away we heard, "suck, suck, suck"...and he was peaceful again. Whatever it takes, I guess!

 

Oh my.

Henry weighs 15 lbs. 7 oz. and is 26 inches long. Good grief. The pediatrician said, "Well, he's a tall boy, that's for sure." Doc assured me that he is not too big at all - that he needs to weigh as much for his length. He's proportionate! I have to say though, when I saw another lady there with her two month old daughter, I nearly laughed at how tiny she was in comparison. At least we can say he is healthy! And cute, don't forget. =)

So I've gained some weight. Sue me.

As you can see, our little boy is growing by the day. He has acquired quite a nice set of chins along with a little more squishiness in the thigh area. I love it! Tomorrow he has his 2 month appointment and we'll see how much he weighs.

Henry has started to smile (first one was for daddy!) and is talking more and more. Talking means "Gaaw," "Hooo" and the like.


ADORABLE.

Something that we are having fun with right now is when Henry is crying because he is tired, he goes something like this, "Waah-ah-ah-ah." And Jim replies, "One crying baby - ah-ah-ah." Get it? Sesame Street anyone? Ah-ah-ah!

Tee hee

 

WHAT?!?!

You Are Barney

You could have been an intellectual leader... Instead, your whole life is an homage to beer You will be remembered for: your beautiful singing voice and your burps Your life philosophy: "There's nothing like beer to give you that inflated sense of self-esteem."

The Simpsons Personality Test

Hmmm...I do sing AND burp though...

Roar!

Okay...and a cute one of him getting dry, too. 

Bath time!!

Here are some pictures dedicated to that precious time we spend giving Henry a bath. He loves it! To the ones that show his tummy we say, "What the belly???"


Getting ready for bath! Can't you tell he's excited?

Babies and hats

Why is it so fun to put hats on babies? I, along with several of my friends, enjoy purchasing all sorts of head coverings for our little ones. They're so darn cute! (the babies aren't so bad either...) Here's us before our walk last night. It was a little more chilly than normal outside, so OF COURSE, we had to bundle up and wear a hat. =D Henry also wore a hat on Sunday, which was part of the super-cute sailor outfit Myrna got him. AHOY!
In case you've forgotten what his head looks like, I've added another picture. Please notice head to dad's hand ratio. Geesh!
Because I love posting pictures and to make an even mom/dad showing, here's one with Jim and Henry. Awwww. I wonder if Henry's eyes will be as bright blue as Jim's someday?? I'm wondering when I will actually have some stories or bright ideas to post again... For now, this is what you get!!!

Stupid formatting.

This pic is a couple weeks old but I just love it. I just want to squeeze him silly, he's so cute! Wouldn't it be nice if we adults could nap like this more often?

I promise some newer pics in the next couple of days! 

Grandma, we miss you!

Sup?

Henry is always flailing his arms about, making him look like a rapper. Yo, yo, yo! It's quite funny. Also, notice how loooong his arms are. Someone is going to be tall like his dad!

Here is our first family pic since the day Henry arrived...

Could I be any cuter?

I think not.

 

Time flies!

Our baby boy is four weeks old today! Good grief! Didn't I just give birth to him? I can see why people keep saying to enjoy this and that while he is this little. So precious, so little...but growing every day. I am love, love, loving being a mommy and watching Jim be a daddy.








My mother, proud new grandma, has been here visiting for a week now and we are just having a blast taking Henry all over town. He is very well behaved when we're out and about. Must mean he likes to shop! Ha. Grandma Johnson is having so much fun with Henry - playing patty cake (yes, already) and putting him to sleep faster than you can say "shhh." She's got the touch, I guess!





Seems to enjoy "patty cake," no?

We just love our little boy!

Smitten

Naptime

On our way to Sarah's birthday party!

Seriously though...could he be any cuter?

Henry James Marr

Well, I have to say I have never been more overjoyed or thankful than I am these days. Today, our precious baby boy turns 2 weeks old, and life has been nothing but perfection since his birth. Sure, there are fussy times and dirty diapers...but it is all so worth it to hold this little creation in your arms. Praise the Lord for His healing and faithfulness! The tears of joy have not stopped since I first saw his face.





We love you, little Henry James. We have waited for you and loved you even before you were made.





And a huge shout out to Jim, the most incredible husband and adorable daddy. Thank you for taking such good care of me and our little guy. I can't wait to see him grow up and follow in your footsteps.






Here is my favorite pic so far of Henry. This was the day he was born and we were forever smitten. Ah, parenthood...




Thank you Jesus for this little treasure!

This is my life

Here's me...ready to have our baby!
I am going to give birth while Portland is experiencing triple digit temperatures. I know it. And then, the city will be using so much power, what with all the A/C demand, that our hospital will lose its power. Can that happen? Hmmm...maybe that doesn't make sense. Hospitals have to have some serious back-up generators or something to keep people well and living, right? Yes. That is what I will cling to! Although, maybe that is just to keep machines running and not so much for the A/C. Dang.



Here's me from the side...WOAH!
Maybe I should be more concerned about our A/C working when we get home. Poor hot baby! I know all the born and raised Oregonians are saying "Get over yourself! We've been doing this for years!" I can't help it! I was raised where if it's hot outside, you pump your A/C!!!




Last but not least, our super-cute crib waiting for baby.
Doesn't it look like he'll be so comfy? Then why is he not coming?? Come out little one! Make your presence known! I am ready for you! (As you can see, I am technologically challenged and cannot erase or rotate this picture now that I have placed it here. Sorry!)

This is the type of decor you use when your daddy works at Nike...

And your uncle. And your other uncle.

Help!

If I do jumping jacks, will the baby come?

And I quote...

"Well, that's a nice size baby you've got in there!"
Spoken yesterday by doctor, while viewing amniotic fluid on ultrasound.

ACK!

Baby, oh baby, you're precious to me
Still kicking and squirming and swelling my feet
It's hard to believe that so soon you'll be here
Filling our hearts with such love and such cheer
We've waited for you, we have prayed for the day
That we'll welcome you home, where you'll live, grow and stay
Your daddy and I so await your debut
To see your sweet face and to say "We love you."

A thought...and a new vow

I am making a promise to myself that I intend to keep forever. If a pregnant woman ever tells me she is tired, I am going to empathize with her and remind her of how much it is worth it! Especially if this pregnant person is super close to giving birth. Why do people feel the need to constantly say, "Pfft. It only gets worse."??? How does that help anyone? I would think it actually gets BETTER at some point and that you should encourage them toward that thought. So what if it takes a year to get there? I think it is important to validate pregnant women and how they are feeling. Not make them feel like poo. This is my lifelong goal now. =)

**And FYI - none of my friends or family have made me feel this way whatsoever! It's some people at work and random people who shouldn't be offering their advice to me anyways! Leave me alone! =P

For Roy...

This post is dedicated to Roy Bunch, who wants to know how we are doing in our 9th month of pregnancy (WAY past 7th!!).

We are great! It is a bit hot, but not too bad. I am big and my body gets sore, but sitting down with my feet up feels great. My ankles swell by the end of the day but at least it's not my face (yet). Sometimes my emotions get the best of me, but I have a terrific husband who talks me off the ledge. =D I would say that physically speaking, I am ready to just have the baby! I can't wait to bend over the sink to pluck my eyebrows again or tie my shoes or use my hands to pick things up off the ground rather than my toes! But I am looking forward to a few weeks of rest before the big welcome for little Henry.

Jim is handling pregnancy quite well. =) I'm sure I am a constant source of entertainment for him as I explain (not whine, thank you) all the woe's of my poor body. He is very accomodating and I am very appreciative. He is doing great at his new job and enjoying the different company culture that NIKE offers. I am so happy for him.

That's an update! Woohoo for me!

WOW

My husband ran a marathon on Saturday. He rocks. He was a bit salty-faced at the end, but had a great attitude and a huge smile on his face whenever we'd catch him on the run. I am so proud of him! I still think he's crazy...

And props to Trent, who ran it with Jim, and kept him laughing the whole way! =D

Since I've married Jim, he has become many things:

1. An avid hiker
2. A backpacking enthusiast
3. Camper extraordinaire
4. Snow shoeing adventurer
5. Sometimes not so graceful cross country skier (hehe)
6. A casual runner (to keep him in shape for all his other hobbies)
7. A marathon runner

I think it is fair to say that I was not made aware of this adventurous side of Jim when we got married. If only I knew what I was getting myself in to...

I would still love him.