July 7

Ashton is doing great! home almost two weeks and we are slowly establishing routines. of course, just as we get used to something he throws a curve ball. the last two days he has been all about being held while sleeping. This makes it really difficult to cook etc, but i am sure we will adapt. He still does great at night and sleeps 3-5 hours between waking to eat.

Having a child is certainly a fun and very different experience. an example: Yesterday was our 7th wedding anniversary. As we had dinner on our deck with Ashtonn we were thinking about how different this anniversary was in comparison to all others. We have spent two anniversaries riding motorcycles accross the western US, Three on the beach in paradise, last year in Paris and now one at home. Surprisingly we were absolutely happy about being home and enjoying this perfect little boy. Amazing.

The pic above was taken today, and is in no way a message to you...

July 1

(Yes, Dad put gel in his hair...)

Today marks the first seven days at home! We came home from the hospital last thursday, and so far have had six relatively restfull nights of limited sleep....

Ashton typically eats around 11pm and crashes out until 2-3am, then up again at 630 or 7. This, of course, varies. One night he woke up 4x to eat which was tough.

He is still gaining weight like a champ! Yesterday we went to a non-hospital doctor for the first time where Ashton was weighed at 6lbs 5oz. that is 1/2 pound greater than his discharge weight. I dont think we will have any issues keeping this kid growing at this rate.

Over the course of the past week he has had a ton of visitors. Both of his great-grandparents (Amie's Grandfather, My grandmother) came to see him and instantly fell in love. Amie's family came to a BBQ on Sunday, Jessika and Alex, his cousins were very cute with him. Many of our friends, some more comfortable holding such a small baby than others, have been to visit, he has been to our favorite neighborhood breakfast spot, Cottonwood Cafe, where the waitresses cooed, and last night he met his cousin Madison, aunt Nichole and was adored by his Uncle Matt. There is certainly no lack of love in this Kid's life.