Macnab Family Blog: November 2011

Beautiful fall leaves

The last week in October our backyard trees turn all kinds of beautiful colors. We took a few pics outside in the fall leaves.

Graham is one week old here.

Graham is one week old

Graham is now a week old. Here he is dressed in baby blues for his newborn photo shoot (pics to come soon!)

Sweet baby Graham.

Look at those big feet!

Cuddling with mama.

Graham's first week

Here are a few pictures of Graham in his first week home. He is a very content baby...he eats a ton, and sleeps most all of the day.

He dreams a LOT! As soon as he falls asleep his eyes roll back into his head and he starts smiling.

Handsome baby boy!

Enjoying some time on the playmat.

We only swaddled his arms and legs in the first week or so. Then he fought his way out. (We kept Ruby swaddled for longer.)

We've been talking about it for months, reading books, pointing at baby brother in mama's belly, getting the nursery ready...and finally, Ruby is a big sister!

Talking to friends with two kids I was nervous about her being jealous and throwing tantrums. However, we have not experienced this yet (and he is now 3 weeks old). She has been curious (where is baby brother?), wanting to hold him and help feed him. She tells me when he is crying and likes to pull up her stool to watch me change his diaper.

She is still her cute, silly, and sweet self.

I think Ruby will be a great big sister to baby Graham!

THANK YOU MOM

Dear Mom,

Thank you so much for staying with us for two weeks. I know Ruby loved spending so much time with you and I'm so glad you were a part of Graham's early days. You were such a big help and I don't know how we would have done it without you. Love, Laura

Grandpa Goodell comes to visit

My dad came to visit the weekend after Graham was born. Here he is spending some time with both kiddos.

Ruby loves her grandpa!

Heading home from the hospital

After four days in the hospital we headed home with Graham!

All dressed up for his first ride in the car. Our friend Julie knitted this cute hat!

Graham meets more of his family

Ruby came up to the hospital to meet her baby brother for the first time. She was curious and gentle, touching his little feet and hands. We've been talking about Graham's arrival for months now, so it's great to finally introduce them.

Daddy with his TWO CHILDREN!

My mom came to stay with us for a few weeks. Here she is cuddling her grandson for the first time!

The Macnabs also came to visit. Here's Di meeting Graham.

Happy Birthday Graham Alexander Macnab

On November 1, 2011 Graham Alexander Macnab was born via planned c-section at 12:36 pm, weighing 10 pounds and 12 inches, and measuring 21.5 inches long.

As soon as the doctors delivered him they all were commenting on his size. Early on in the pregnancy an ultrasound showed him being large, but I never had any confirmation later on. No wonder I was so uncomfortable toward the end of my pregnancy! Graham is a GIANT!

Here he is shortly after birth. Such a sweet baby boy with dark brown hair and deep blue eyes.

Graham has long fingers and toes.

Proud daddy looking at his son right after he was born.

Happy mama enjoying some cuddles in the recovery room.

Welcome to the world Graham!

Arriving at the hospital - 11/1/11

Here I am the morning of our planned c-section, arriving at the hospital 39 weeks pregnant. The past few weeks of the pregnancy were quite uncomfortable as the baby was wedged under my ribs. I'm happy that this pregnancy is over and I don't have to do that again.

We are so excited to meet our baby boy!

Trick or Treating!

Ruby had so much fun trick or treating this year!

Her friend Addy came trick or treating at our house...

Then, at dusk Grannie Lynn walked with us around our neighborhood. Ruby would go up to the doors and say 'trick or treating' and got so excited for CANDY!