Happy First Week Theo!

We celebrated Theo's one week birthday today. It has been a lot of fun to have Theo at home and to see him and Jack interact (as much is possible at this age). Jack loves to help with Theo which is a real blessing. Jack greeted us the first morning that Theo was at home by excitedly proclaiming that he wanted to 'Go wake up his new brother.' We pray that he continues to love Theo (and of course, help!).

Erin and Jack have loved having Charles home all week as well. It has almost felt like a relaxing holiday, well kind-of. At the least, we have thoroughly enjoyed the week but are very aware that it may have just been the honeymoon phase of parenting two kids! Here are a few picture that give you a glimpse into our week.

Welcome to the world, Theo

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Theodore Michael, who showed up this morning, 30 July, at 10:58am. He weighs 7lbs and 8oz and has been in good form all day. He and Erin are doing well.


Here we are our last morning as a family of three before heading to the hospital. Our good friends at Oak Hill, the Robsons, watched Jack today, which was a huge blessing to us.



Here is Theo, enjoying a rest on Mommy.




We think there are some definite resemblances between Jack and Theo as newborns, though Theo looks like he has more initial hair.




And here are the happy parents with Theo. Jack and Theo haven't had the chance to meet yet, but they did speak on the phone this evening. Evidently Theo had been crying when we called, and as soon as Jack got on and said, 'Hi Theo. I love you', he quieted right down. I think he probably heard that voice plenty in the womb and so was pleased (and not surprised) to hear it once again.




Jack and Charles will go up to the hospital tomorrow, and we'll be together as a whole family. This is Mr. Foot Down on behalf of Mrs. Thumb Up.

Thoughts on Second Child

Being the third child, I have always vowed that I would continue to take lots of pictures of any children we might have after our first. However, it recently dawned on me that I have already failed with this promise. Throughout my first pregnancy, Charles took various pictures so that we could show Jack as he got older and to remind ourselves what I looked like. Unfortunately, this has not been the case this time. Therefore, I asked Charles to take a picture of me today so that we could record what I looked like at 4o weeks. I asked him not to show it to me until after the baby was born because I was sure it would be somewhat depressing. He assured me that I would like it. I am not sure I love it, but I am happy to share it with those of you in America who have not gotten to be with us recently. So Baby #2, God-willing, here's a picture of your soon-to-be Mama.

Interview with young playdough artist

Review in pictures

It has been a while since I posted. Sorry about that. Here are a couple pictures of what we have been up to this last month. Highlights include Erin's 30th birthday party, a trip to Wales, eating ice cream with friends, building a deck, and taking lots of baths. Enjoy!