New pictures!

Cuddling with Linda


With Nanny Grannan


Rocking the Big E with Daddy

1-Month Doctor Visit

Teddy had his 1-month check-up yesterday afternoon. Here are his newest stats:

Length = 24 inches (off the charts!)
Weight = 12.8 pounds (95th%)
Head = I didn't get the measurement but he is in the 50th% - guess he didn't get Mom's big old Irish head
Feet = the doctor said, "Man, this kid has huge feet!"

Anyone who has spoken to me lately will know that breastfeeding hasn't been going well. My body hasn't been making enough milk so we have been supplementing with formula. We got another hit yesterday when several bloody diapers revealed that Teddy has a milk/soy allergy. We are feeding him special formula and no longer breastfeeding. He should grow out of it in a year or so since Michael and I don't have any allergies. We are just happy to have figured out what was wrong!

Happy Birthday, Edward!

Football Sunday: The Steelers in Style

The Murray's sent some fabulous Steeler's gear and we just couldn't watch the game without looking the part. Next week...Teddy takes on the Giants (Daddy's favorite team!)

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

It's Mary Ann Clifford! Mary Ann was Shana's boss at Wash U Law and was recruiting on the East Coast so she stopped by to meet Teddy. It was great to see her!

Pimp my pram!

Michael's grandmother gave his Mom this pram when her first child was born. Luckily, they hung onto it and Shana found it in the garage a few months ago. Pete was kind enough to clean it up so Teddy could use it. Here he is in his first ride...we are thinking of adding flames to make it more manly! Just kidding!

Amanda Strikes Again!

Amanda Harris of Orchard Cove Photography (orchardcovephotography.com) came by to take a few pictures of Teddy. Here is a little teaser of her amazing work. More to come when my computer isn't so slow!

New Pictures!

Teddy in his fancy Ralph Lauren sweat suit. Thanks, Grammy!


In his party clothes for Shana's Birthday!


Teddy and Grammy Lynn


Who does baby love best?

Two And A Half Weeks Old!

We have now been home for two weeks and things continue to go well. We are all adjusting to our new life and having a good time getting to know one another. Teddy is growing and changing so fast...he is already over 10 pounds, is holding his neck up for long stretches, and smiles regularly! We aren't getting a lot of sleep but that gives us more time to spend together, right!

Teddy has already been on his first adventure to the lake. Last Saturday was Shana's birthday and we spent the weekend at the Grannan's house enjoying time with both sets of grandparents. We are off to the lake again this weekend to meet some of the Russell's friends. We are very excited!

More pictures to come soon. We don't get a lot of time on the computer lately.

Pictures from the first few days

Snoozing...


Hanging out in bed.


In the bouncy seat with guard dog, Sebastian.


Michael with baby.


Shana, Papa Phil, and Edward.


The first walk with Mommy.