It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

We decided it was now or never to get our Christmas tree, so last week we headed out to the great unknown to get one.  Well really we hopped in our car and went two minutes down the road to a little tree farm.  For Grant it was a grand adventure.  It was his first trip away from home (except to see the Dr.).  He was so excited that he actually woke up for the occasion.

He braved the wicked cold long enough for his Mom to say, "Sure, that one!"

And before he knew it we were headed back home, Griswald Style, with the tree strapped to the roof of the wagon.

Aside from that adventure, Grant also got to meet some new people this week.  Our good friends Beth and Patrick spent Saturday with us and showered Grant with gifts.  Thanks for coming to visit and for all the gifts and the delicious cake!  It was GREAT to see you!!!

The rest of the week Grant spent cuddling Mommy and Daddy.

Now that is a darn near perfect week!

More Weekend Pics

It was quite adorable to see Lara with her baby boy and Jenny with her baby boy.  I can't believe in 9 short months that Grant will be so big!

Luke sure enjoyed crawling around the house.

Peek-a-boo!!!

Grant already has a couple of best friends.  They try to comfort him when he cries and lay by him whenever they get the chance.  I have been impressed by how well Cooper and Luna have adjusted to Grant in the house.  Both of them will try to cover him with kisses at times but by and large give him his space.

Grant is absolutely changing by the day.  I am anxious to hear what his weight is at the Dr's appointment at the end of the week.  Here are a few wide-eyed pics.  He still sleeps like crazy but is definitely spending more time looking at the world around him.

Determined, Dedicated, & Tough

Just a few of the qualities Jenny has shown herself to have yet again.  Jenny completed a half-marathon in State College on Sunday.  Dale, Grace, Jenny and Luke made the trip Saturday night and stayed until Sunday.

It was a nice day for the race but quite chilly!

 

Here's Jenny making  a pass at Beaver Stadium right by the finish line.

And the result.....

A FIRST PLACE finish in her age group!!!  Congrats Jen, you did great!

Meeting the Fam

In his first week, Grant has gotten to meet his grandparents and almost all his aunts and uncles (we are anxious for you to meet him Heather and Denise).

Just cause he's so darn cute.

Here are some more pics of Grant Wesley.  He has been amazing so far.  He just eats and sleeps and has provided the smoothest transition to parenthood that Lara and I could imagine.

Here's an exhausted pair after a LOOONG day of labor.

 
...and here a a few more cute pics from the hospital.

I'll finish up with a couple pics from his first trip to the Dr. on Tuesday.  Grant's weight was up to 7 lbs 8 oz from a low of 7 lbs 2 oz in the hospital and his jaundice is all but gone.