Thursday, April 10, 2008

We are in love with Patrick!

We are so happy to be home from the hospital. We are having so much fun getting to know Patrick. He is very laid back. He has been a great sleeper so far. I have to wake him up at least once a night to eat since I am nursing and cannot go all night without him eating! I took him for his one week appt on Monday. The doctor said he was perfect. He is in the 96% for his age in height but only the 24% for his head. Poor boy.. I am sure it will get bigger:) I still have to call several of you back..please be patient with me:) I will do it soon!

These are pictures from Patricks first sponge bath. He cannot have a real bath until his belly button heals. The bath mat is like a lounge chair he seems to love the water just like Ireland does.




Patrick chilling in his bouncy seat!





This is Sarah a good friend of Kevins from high school. Kevin is holding Dylan her little one born in January. We are so excited he and Patrick will get to grow up together.



Ireland playing Horsey with Daddy!

Still checking out Patrick....



Patrick relaxing and smiling!

Ireland with her daddy!

This cracks me up. Alesha got this swing for Ireland when she was born and she would always cry when I put her in it. Now that it is Patricks and she no longer fits she wants to sit in it all the time. She goes around saying my swing, my swing


Ireland checking out Patrick the day we brought him home. She always says hold him...but if he cries she pushes him off her lap. We have to watch her very carefully!




Our cute family!

Ireland loves her little brother:)


Here is Patrick right before we left the hospital. Is he not adorable???

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Ireland Has a Baby Brother!!!

Patrick Daniel Collins arrived March 31 at 6:56AM. He was a healthy 8lbs 8oz and 22 and 1/4 inches long! No wonder Abby was uncomfortable! Everything went very well and Patrick and his Mom are doing great. Ireland loves her little brother and enjoys holding him and kissing him. Check out these pictures and we will have more to come soon!




We are excited to have our little boy!

Patrick getting checked out and cleaned up

Ireland checking out Patrick with Grandma and Grandpa Custin


Mommy and Patrick soon after he arrived


Ireland Loves Patrick!


Ireland, Aunt Bessie, Alex, and Grandma Custin hanging out with Patrick


Patrick relaxing

Holding Patrick again

Our Little Ones Together

Grandma and Grandpa Collins with their grandbabies

Ireland likes the view from our room!