Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We had a wonderful holiday and Aiden got to meet some of his relatives for the first time. He met his cousin Alexys, his Aunt Shannon, Uncle Steve, and Papa Wayne. He also got to spend a lot of time with his cousins AJ, Gabriel, and Joey. We were really busy while everyone was here, Aiden was on-the-go almost the whole time. It got pretty cold here so we had to be sure to bundle him up (check out his cute pic with his hat).


He has just turned 4 months old and is developing quite nicely. He started off small but he has quickly caught up - weighing over 15 lbs!! He's cooing and talking a lot, he smiles all the time and giggles at his mommy and daddy, and he's been grabbing and holding on to everything. He is a pretty happy baby who usually only cries when he's hungry or tired (just like his mommy). He is so fun to watch and it is exciting to see him discover something new.

Smile!

Aiden has been smiling for a couple of weeks, but I was finally able to catch in on camera. Enjoy!

Happy Halloween!

Aiden got to spend his first Halloween with his Papa Fuzzy & Mimi. He also got to go trick or treating with his cousins and his friend Jack. He spent most of the evening sleeping in his stroller (I think all of the excitement made him tired). He can't wait till next year when he might be able to try some candy!

He's had a good visit with his Papa Fuzzy & Mimi - he's been a good host by showing them around town. He got to go to his cousin's baseball game, wine tasting, and took everyone for a walk around the lake. Aiden has been keeping them busy since they walked in the door and will be sad to see them leave.

First picnic

Aiden had his first picnic with his friends Trevor & Jack. We went to a Halloween festival and then enjoyed a picnic in the park. Jack was the only one that decided to wear his costume.

Aiden is 7 weeks now and just about 11 lbs.! He is getting a bit more used to his mom & dad and settling in nicely with his sisters (Harley & Bailey). Although his sisters aren't too interested in him, Harley will occasionally give him a lick on the top of his head.

Grandpa Fuzzy and Mimi will be visiting next week and Aiden couldn't be more excited. He'll get to spend his first Halloween with them as well as his Uncle Bryan, Uncle Todd, his cousins AJ, Joey, & Gabriel. We'll be sure to post some pictures of this as soon as we have them.

Aiden's Friends

Aiden has already had playdates with friends he met while still inside mommies belly. Here are some pictures of his first meeting with them outside the womb.

His friend Alexander is about 3 weeks older and they took a nap and ate lunch together (obviously you can tell Aiden did not want his picture taken). His friend Jack (in carseat) is about 4 weeks older and they went for a walk together around the lake. Obviously there wasn't much interaction, but fun for the mommies to introduce them.

Aiden is looking forward to Halloween - he and Jack are going to go trick or treating together. He's got some more friends on the way. He is a lucky boy to have so many friends already!

Aiden has arrived!

Aiden James Grigsby arrived on Saturday, September 6th. He weighed 6 pounds and was 17 3/4 inches long.

I know this blog is a little late, but only five days after Aiden was born we had to evacuate for hurricane Ike. Traveling from Houston to Frisco (just north of Dallas) with a 5 day old and a new mom was not a lot of fun. It took 7 hours due to long stops for breastfeeding and diaper changes. Fortunately, when we finally made it to Frisco we were in good hands with our friends Scott & Leah. Leah, an experienced mother of two was more than helpful with Aiden and spoiled me rotten by waiting on me hand and foot (which was great since I was still recovering from my c-section). Scott, a doctor, was a comfort to have around with a newborn...we already had several of medical questions while we were there & Aiden even got an exam (and passed with flying colors!). We cannot thank them enough for their generosity and hospitality during that difficult time.

So far we are almost one month into our life with child and he has already changed so much. Aiden has gained a little over a pound and has grown 3 inches! I think he looks more like Adam each day but he has my lips (check out his picture to see what you think). He has blonde hair and blue eyes. For the most part he just sleeps and is not too interested in toys or people. We catch little smiles now and then (which is probably gas) - and we look forward to when those smiles will be directed towards us. Aiden loves to take naps in his swing, go for walks, and be cuddled by mom or dad.

We are truly blessed with a beautiful son & we look forward to sharing our new experiences with friends and family.

5 Days and Counting!!

Well, we're now at the end of pregnancy and awaiting the arrival of our little one. He is going to be coming a little earlier than expected because he has not turned and continues to stay in the breach position. This and the fact that my feet and legs are VERY swollen each day is a good reason to take him before I go into natural labor.
He should be here on Saturday and we'll be sure to post some pictures of him as soon as we can. No, we still haven't decided on a name, but hopefully he'll have one before we leave the hospital. Keep us in your thoughts this Saturday for a painless and speedy delivery/recovery.