Visitors and 5 weeks old

This past week we had my family (Tina) visiting. It was very nice of Grandma and Grandpa to drive back again and for Todd, Megan, Doug and Greg to make the long drive here. The weather was nice (a bit hot) so we were able to keep the three older boys (and adults) busy with activities. These are in no particular order and are just a sampling of activities.

Visiting the capital and Farmer's Market.

Playing baseball after a picnic dinner.

Walking to various places.

Biking around the neighborhood. (Unfortunately I have no picture of the tandem bike rides--Todd and Delmar, then Todd and Janet, then Todd and Megan. It seems Todd was deemed the permanent lead rider of the Schwinn Twin deluxe)

Kayaking and canoeing.

And watching Hans turn 5 weeks old. This isn't the best picture or outfit. With the hot weather, Hans usually dons only his diaper or else he overheats. He did amazing job being moved around to various places for a few days with all of our outings (no we did not go kayaking or biking). He is starting to make a few different noises but still prefers grunting as his main vocalization. We're still waiting on a real smile.

4 Weeks and Visitors

This past week we had my (Derek) parents here visiting. This resulted in a couple of little outings. We definitely feel like we're out and about a lot more four weeks A.B. (after birth) compared to when Henry was born. Pics to follow.

Henry wanted to sit on the big chair.

 

 Then Grandpa and I joined him.

The boys with the grandparents.

Four week picture. Hans seems to be doing a smashing job of filling out. His cheeks (on both ends) are pudgier by the day.

Henry wanted to participate in the 4 week photo as well. He really is doing a good job of being a helpful big brother.

Hans week 3 and the older brother

I'll start with an explanation of the above picture. What do YOU see when you look at it? Well I found this on the toy table the other day and was about to pick it up and Henry said 'No, don't mess with it.' Turns out he had made this truck and wanted to keep it for a while. Yes, transportation items are pretty important. Take a look at the next pick. I've taken a lot of pictures of Henry on the push bike but this one is one of my favorites.

Fortunately, Henry is not ALL about cars and bikes. He's also all about space ships and rockets. Take a look at his 'space man'/super hero outfits. I think he called himself 'Super Joe.' In this picture.

Take the same outfit, delete the goggles and add a hard hat and you become a space man.

And that's it for the Henry pictures. Now for an update on Hans. First of all, the boy is growing like a weed (as he's supposed to do). He was born at 6 lbs 14 oz and three weeks later he weighs 9 lbs 1 oz. That is some impressive weight gain (averaging about 2 ounces a day)!

Here's the 3 week photo.

Week 2

We are realizing that Saturday may be a difficult day to remember to take the weekly picture. We almost forgot this week and it's only week 2. This does not give me much hope for the rest of the the year but we'll see.

Sleepy, scrunched up face picture this week.

Watch out Roger Federer! Not sure which is more impressive the fact that Henry hit the ball or the fact that I actually managed to get a picture of the ball flying off his racket.

Chicken coop update: Chickens are well. We usually get 2-3 eggs per day. Yesterday was a neighborhood coop tour and there were tons of people who stopped by. Derek was busy answering questions from 1-4 pm. I included a picture of the coop since Derek got the final coat of paint on. Now it matches our house. (bonus of building a chicken coop after having painted your entire house and having leftover paint)

The boys' preferred modes of transportation these days. Henry on the balance bike (although the scooter ranks right up there too). Hans in the wrap (nice and cozy and much preferred over the stroller).

More of Hans

Very close.

Henry's starting to want to help hold Hans daily. So far he's been very gentle.

Smile???

Henry also likes to kiss him--a lot.

Week 1 (and other pictures)

Here we go again with the original reason for this blog. Now that Hans is here we will attempt to do a weekly picture for friends and family far (and near). This week's picture was kind of quick and not very good but that's the way it goes.

The first big brother and little brother picture. (Henry was very proud to "hold" Hans).

The official week 1 picture.

The first family picture. Quite sad since it was impromptu. Derek has paint in his hair from painting the coop, I have a weird look on my face, Henry has pjs on and Hans is only wearing a not-so-nice tie-dye shirt. I guess this just shows a glimpse into our life right now.

Happy little Hans. (a better picture to make up for the bad weekly picture).

Mainly pictures

We've been keeping busy around here. I'll mainly post pictures since that's what everyone wants to see.

Boy time.

Planting flowers with Grandma and Grandpa.

Scooter time.

More of the boys.

I got lucky and caught a smile.