Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year and have so much to be thankful for, especially two precious, healthy boys. My parents were at our house on Thanksgiving morning, so we watched the parade, had Thanksgiving brunch and sadly said our goodbyes and they headed to my grandparents in Arkansas and then went to Colorado. In the afternoon we went to Mike's parent's house for Thanksgiving dinner and playtime with the cousins.

With my parents, right before they left :(

Mommy and Jack
Cousins

Will and Daddy

Trying to get a picture of the three of them....always entertaining

and now Will is ready for Christmas :)

One Month

One Month Stats:

Weight: 8 lbs. even

Height: 21 inches

Jack is still in the 10th percentile for weight and 25th for height. Jack is gaining weight and is a happy, healthy baby boy!!

I think he looks like a little doll in this picture :)

So cute
Love him!!

My parents drove back to Colorado on Saturday and I am so sad! I had a great time with my mom here for a month. I will miss her so so so much! Will has already been asking where she is and asking for my dad too. He cries when he realizes they are not here. Poor guy! At least they will be here soon for Christmas. Love you Mom and Dad!

Big Day!

Today was a big day at our house......This little guy turned one month old today. He is growing WAY too fast!!

And my other little guy got to go see Santa today.....He actually did like him and gave him a hug, although he looks terrified in this picture.

More tomorrow about Jack's first month, dr.'s appointment, Thanksgiving, etc!

Pics of the Boys.....

I love these two, and I love being a "boy" mom!

2 Weeks

Jack had his two week appointment yesterday and he is doing awesome. The last two weeks have gone by SO FAST! I definitely would not have survived the last two weeks without my mom's help. She has been great, taking Will to Gymboree class, Mother's Day Out, on walks, etc. He loves his "Maw Maw". Thanks mom for all your help! Here are Jack's two week stats:

Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. - 10th percentile

Height: 20 3/4 inches - 50th percentile

Jack is a wonderful baby and a great sleeper so far. He wakes up about every 3 1/2 to 4 hours at night and he had one night where he slept from 12:00 am to 5:30 am! Not bad for a 2 week old. I am very thankful that he is sleeping well.

Here he is at his two week appointment, so sleepy!

More Jack Pictures

My Boys

Jack is here!!

Jack David Hayward is here! He arrived early and didn't want to wait for his scheduled c-section date. I went into labor on Saturday afternoon and had him at 9:04 on Saturday night. He weighed in at 6 lbs. 6 oz. and is 19 inches long and perfect!! We are so happy he is here and we are thrilled to be a family of four. Will has been great with him and seems to like him so far. I haven't downloaded any pictures from our camera, so here are a few iphone pictures.

Proud Daddy

Me and Jack
Just born

Looks just like his big brother!!

Proud big brother

Checking out Jack

Sweet boy

At home this morning

Just before we left the hospital

38 Week Belly

When I was pregnant with Will I took belly pictures about every 3 or 4 weeks. Poor Jack is going to wonder where all his belly pictures are! I realized yesterday I have not taken any, bad mom! Here is a random shot from yesterday, 38 weeks. Jack is scheduled to arrive exactly one week from today! Time to get the hospital bags packed.

Owens Farm

Sunday afternoon we took Will to the Big Orange Pumpkin Farm at Owens Farm. They had a hay ride, horses, chickens, cows, goats you could feed, TONS of pumpkins, etc. Will thought the goats were pretty neat and mostly enjoyed running around the pumpkin patch. This was probably the last fall activity we got to do together before Jack gets here. Only 8 more days!

Feeding the goats

Snack break

So precious!

He is pointing at all the birds, he loves to chase them

Funny kid

Monday with Mason

This morning we met Heather and Mason at the mall for a little play time. The boys had great fun together, running all over and climbing on everything. Then we headed to the food court for a quick lunch.....then headed home for a nap! It was so fun, these two have a good time together, I love when Will calls Mason, "Mase".

A little blurry, but still cute

They are both excellent climbers :)

Haha!!

Taking a quick pretzel break