Congratulations!

Dear Aunt Tanya & Uncle Dave - Congratulations on your engagement! I can't wait to meet you this summer.

Love, Kevin

2 weeks old

Kevin is 2 weeks old! We are all doing much better than last week. We learned that Kevin was not eating enough - that explains all the crying (by both Kevin & Mom). This week Kevin must eat every 4 hours to get back to his birth weight. It's difficult to wake a sleeping baby, but he needs to eat more to grow strong! He is going back to the doctor next week for a weight check, hopefully he will pass. Mom & Kevin are much more relaxed this week.

This week "Aunt" Barb was visiting from Iowa. She brought Kevin some very cute Hawkeye gear & very good advice for Mom.

First visit to Grandmom & Grandpop's house

Rookie Mom & Dad were worried because of the long car ride, but Kevin was a champ! He loves riding in the car (thank goodness). Yesterday was his first visit to Grandmom & Grandpop's house. A few neighbors came to greet Kevin too. He was on his best behavior, I think they will let him come back!

Grandpop - aka - the baby whisperer - No crying allowed!

The weather is getting better here, we were able to take Kevin for a walk in the Baby Bjorn. Hopefully the snow is gone!

Getting out of the house

It finally stopped snowing yesterday so we were able to get out of the house for Kevin's first walk around the neighborhood. We went out for lunch then took Kevin to his first trip to Starbucks. We all felt much better after our walk, it's no fun to be cooped up in the house all day!

Future Hawkeye:

Life at home

We are slowly adjusting to life at home. Today we made our first field trip out of the house, to where else.... Target. I was so worried Kevin would scream throughout the store, but he slept the entire time. Here are some photos from today:

This swadle-me blanket looks like a baby straight-jacket, but Kevin loves it!

Tomorrow is Kevin's first pediatrician's appointment.

Happy Easter

Happy Easter
Love, Kevin

Yesterday was a big day, we came home from the hospital! Thank you to everyone who came to visit! We are doing well as we all adjust to our new life together.

Ready to go home:

Kevin's first car ride:

Watching golf with Grandpop. Kevin was very excited that a kid from Iowa City won the Masters!

Kevin loves his Aunt Nicole & Uncle Joe. They spoil him already!

Happy Birthday Kevin!

It's a boy!!

Kevin Mitchell Stone was born April 4, 2007 at 9:44 am. He weighed in at a whopping 10 pounds 1 ounce and was 21 inches long! Mom and Baby are both doing great. Here are some pictures from his first couple days!

Sleeping in the recovery room...

...still sleeping...

...still sleeping!

Proud Gramndmom and Pop-pop

And proud Mom and Dad!!

Kevin is sleepy after dinner!

Too cute to pass up!

Look at those cheeks!

What an adorable face!