From Marcus' Blog: Our First Family Hockey Game

We went to our first hockey game as a family tonight. We went with your godparents Tina and Matt. We had a great time and sat right behind the goal and you did great! We watched the Mighty Mights play and talked about how that would probably be you one day.

It was quite cute when we went up to the arena bar because your Dad and I are regulars up there and the waitresses were so excited to meet you. Right before you were born and we went to a game they were guessing as to whether or not you would be a boy or a girl. So when they saw you they went absolutely crazy. You got tons of compliments as to how cute you are. There will be many more games to come and lots of time for them to see you grow!

From Marcus' Blog: Pictures of You in Your 2nd Month of LIfe

So tomorrow you will be 8 weeks old. Aahh! You are already growing so fast! I can't believe you are going to be two months old this week. Here are some of the pictures that we took this last month leading up to your 2 month 'birthday.'

An important note for me... a lot of these pictures are taken in some of my favorite outfits of yours that you have outgrown. I went through all of your clothes and you have outgrown quite a few of your newborn clothes. So I took pictures of you in my favorites before retiring them. I love you growing boy!

I'm A Giant Baby Now

So I have slowly been coming to the realization that since Marcus was born, I'm a giant baby. Today just confirmed it.

It started with watching the movie Finding Nemo. Throughout the whole movie I was thinking of how I was like Marlin, always going to worry about my son and wanting to protect him. Then lately we have been watching the show Frozen Planet to which my heart wretches every time I see the baby animals in danger. I can barely stand to watch. Next, every time that I used to hear a child crying I would think "ugh I wish that child would stop crying." Now I think, "I want to help that child and where is his mother to make him better?" Then today I was watching the preview for the Disney movie 'Chimpanzee' and I started crying. Now that I am a mom I feel sympathy for every baby, of every species, if I could I would protect them all. Anytime I see a baby I want to tear up with emotion over its cuteness or its need to be protected and loved.

From Marcus' Blog: You Make Me Smile

I started back to work part time this week. Today was my second day back. I miss you terribly and think about you constantly while I am at work. Fortunately your Aunt Megan is helping to ease the transition by watching you for the next few weeks while I work off and on. This gives me the opportunity to come home and feed you during lunch time.

Today was the best when I got home though. You were so happy to see me and you were in such a good mood. We played together and you did your standing and jumping routine as I talked to you. You were all smiles as I made faces at you and you are slowly starting to coo back at me. You made me smile and laugh so much that my face hurt from all of the joy you gave me. I can't remember the last time my face hurt from smiling so much. You are my sunshine!

From Marcus' Blog: A Visit From Your Nana and Great Grandma Linda

Your Nana (Grandma Merryfield) and Great Grandma Linda just left today. They drove down from Washington last week to see you. We had an excellent visit that was short but very sweet. They will miss you dearly I am told! Here is what we did when they visited:

They arrived on Friday after a delay from the snow storm and you and I met up with them for lunch at Applebees. They cried the moment they saw you. Both of them think you are just perfect. After lunch we went back to our house and visited. We were showered with wonderful gifts. You for just being you and me for my birthday. Later in the evening you, Nana and I went to your very first hockey game. I know - shocking your Dad didn't take you to your first hockey game but he was driving home from Twin Falls and so he didn't make it in time for the game. You did fabulous at the game. I fed you right when we got there and then you just slept the whole rest of the game. When we came home your Nana fell on the step going into our house as she was trying to take Bailey outside and hurt her hand.

On Saturday Nana's hand wasn't any better so Great Grandma wanted to take her to the Urgent Care to get it checked out. So we went off to the Urgent Care and spent the afternoon there. Turns out that Nana broke her middle finger. We had Aunt Megan and Uncle Chris over for dinner that evening. It was wonderful to catch up with everyone since Great Grandma and Nana haven't seen Uncle Chris or Aunt Megan since your Dad and I's wedding.

On Sunday we went out to breakfast at the Egg Factory with Great Grandma, Nana, and your Nana Kay and  Grandpa Harper. You were wonderful at breakfast and all the grandparents passed you around during the meal. The next part was my first proud mommy moment. Great Grandma Linda was holding you toward the end of the meal and you started to cry. Naturally you were passed off to me and the moment that I got you in my arms you stopped crying, looked up at me and just grinned. You knew who I was and you were so happy to see me. I teared up with emotion and love for you in that moment. What a wonderful feeling to know that you finally recognize me. I have been told from many people that you know my voice and perk up whenever you hear it, but to actually see you recognize my face was a magical moment for me.

The rest of the day was pretty low key. Great Grandma and Nana went shopping while your Dad you and me went to Target. I bought a breast pump to start pumping for you and I bought a MOBY wrap. It is like a sling for you to sit in next to me. We went home took a nap and then Nana came back for dinner. I made spaghetti and Aunt Megan came over for dinner again.

Today your grandmas left to go home. We ran to Walmart in order to get them pictures of you to take home. We said our goodbyes and then they were on their way.

I put you in the MOBY wrap at Walmart today and you loved it! You fell asleep after only a few minutes in it and I was able to shop for over an hour with you right next to me. We got home later on and you were an angel and slept while I made a dinner of shepherd's pie for Dad.