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A week already!!!!

Hard to believe a week ago we were at the hospital having this little baby! Goad has been so kind to us this week, as we have begun to make the adjustment from one child to two. I have been snapping away, trying to capture sweet moments.... a friend of mine said to me, "New life is so amazing isn't it?" I couldn't agree more!

Special visit from Hemi and Siena!

Lots of time spent in mommy and daddy's arms... I love this stage when they are just a big ball of baby!

First bath at home. He didn't like it too much, until I washed his hair!


Daddy reading to his two boys...

Notice Tyler's concerned look... he still doesn't know what to make of Jack's little cry.

Shaggy, pre-hair cut!!! I didn't realize how long it had gotten until I saw this picture!

Pre- cry face...
Sweet little angle baby...

My parents came for a visit...

Tyler seems so massive to me now. Every time I change his diaper, I think, man... he is too big to be wearing diapers!!! What seemed so little to me a week ago, is just so big! But he sure is one cute little big boy!

We are having fun getting to know our new little one, and experiencing so much grace. I am recovering so well, and could not ask for a better baby. He has put himself on a schedule, without much work on my part, and Tyler seems to be adjusting well. By God's grace, I am also doing better than I expected on just a few hours sleep!!! God is so good!

Comments

liqidimond said…
Congratulations Tali! So glad to hear God is giving you grace w/little sleep.
Becca said…
he's adorable Tali! what a sweet little addition to the family.
Jeanie said…
Little Jack is so precious! We are excited for you all! Thanks for the updates- its great to see how life with two under two is like since our next girl is just 8 weeks away!

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