Numna's 89th Birthday

What better way to spend your birthday than with your three great-grandsons!?  Numna was right where she wanted to be!

Here's Bee

Mason sneaking some kisses.

Numna with her great-grandsons (O, M)

And with her newest great-grandson!

Bee needed a pic with her boys too!

Singing "Happy Birthday" to Numna.

Numna was so caught up in us singing Happy Birthday to her that she forgot to blow out her candles.  We are all trying to get her to start blowing before the wax is all over the place - but being hard of hearing makes it a little difficult.  She finally realizes what she's supposed to be doing and joins in.  The kids had fun with the trick candles though. 

 

Opening gifts - the kids picked out a singing card.

Beautiful picture.

Numna with Jack.

A Special Gift for Jack

On the night before Jack was supposed to arrive, Aaron, the boys, and I went to Build-a-Bear to make a special bear for Jack.  It was something that was on our pre-baby to-do list but didn't quite get around to it.  Aaron and I made bears for Owen and Mason before they were born, so we had to do the same for Jack - even if he had already arrived!

They were certain that this was the bear for Jack - he had a heart sewn over his "heart" and Mason said we had to get it because it means love.  (O, M)

Stuffing

Wishing and kissing (O)

Mason making his wish and sealing it with a kiss.

Adding the wish.

One thing I didn't get a picture of was them recording their message for Jack.  When you push the bear's paw, you can hear Owen and Mason's voices saying "I love you, Jack!"  It's so sweet!

Fluffing

Dressing

Giving their gift to Jack (O, M)

They were quite proud! (O, M)

Jack next to his bear.

Group shot (M, O)

A Visit From Mimi and Papi - 2 Weeks Old

Mimi and Papi just couldn't stay away from their new grandson for more than 2 weeks!  They headed down to Austin for more Jack snuggles.

Jack waited for Mimi and Papi's arrival by spending time with Granddaddy.

This onesie is SO tiny on the hanger!  I know I will look back and not believe it could ever have been loose fitting on him - but here's proof!

Mimi helped Mommy figure out an easier method to bathe a baby with a cord.

Jack actually enjoying this bath much more!

Mimi and Papi with their adorable grandsons! (M, O)

Beautiful boy.

A game of Operation with Mimi. (O, M)

Owen and Mason wanted to hold Jack.  Here's Owen...

Mason

My handsome, silly dudes! (M, O)

Similar to the previous, but too CUTE not to post!

Baby yawn!

Visiting with Jack and Mimi (O, M)

It was kind of a game for Owen and Mason to see if they could get Jack to grip a finger.

And they get so happy when he does! (O)

Mimi, Jack, and Owen

 When they've had enough adult time and they need a break, you will often find O and M playing very nicely together making up some story using some props.  This time, pirates! (M, O)

Jack snoozing and making cute little "happy baby" noises as he breathes.

Baby pucker.

Enjoying a nap outside while big brothers play.

Caught a smile.

Jack's Newborn Pictures

Since Jack came earlier than expected, we didn't really have a newborn photo session lined up for him.  So when he was a week old, we tried to take some pictures of him ourselves.  Here are the pictures Aaron captured:

Here are my two silly monkeys being test subjects to get the lighting right.

(Mason)

Owen

Sweet baby Jack - 1 week old

These next three pictures are some of my all-time favorites.

(Owen is the one laying down)

Mason, Jack, Owen

These big boys have turned out to be the sweetest big brothers.

After these were taken, we stumbled upon an opportunity to do a newborn session for Jack in exchange for Jack being a hat model for Sleeping Owl Photography.  So we had Jack's "official" newborn session when he was 2 weeks old.  Here are some of the great pictures from that shoot:

Owen

Owen, Jack, Mason 

Owen, Mason

Owen, Jack, Mason

(I LOVE when O makes this little smile face)

Jack was squirming around and tickling Mason

My sweet, sweet big boys, Mason and Owen.

 

 

There are a few more that were similar that I didn't post, but for anyone interested, here is the link to the web album with the rest of them:

9-28-11 Jack's Photo Shoot