Our second week as a family

The perfect spot for a nap

Mom is so thrilled to be enjoying the lakefront with her 1 week old

Helloo world! I have big eyes when I'm awake!

I was such a good boy while mom and dad washed my hair for the first time

Spending some QT with Grandpa & Grandma Rankin

Relaxing with dad

Getting ready for church with mom

James, mom and dad have had a busy two weeks adjusting to life together!

Luckily, the weather last week was great - above normal temps with one day of almost 70 degrees! We loaded him up in his awesome BOB stroller and took him to Target, Starbucks, Ace Hardware, Grant Park and the lakefront! James loves to be in his car seat in his stroller because it is so cozy. He pretty much slept the whole time. Mom REALLY enjoyed the outings though, as it was a daydream of mine even before pregnancy to think about strolling around the city with our city baby! (Don't worry, we weren't out for long and mom is relaxing...in fact, today I am back in my pj's. It's too cold to do anything but relax at home!)

We also gave him his first sponge bath. We were nervous about him hating it and getting very cranky. No need to worry though! He slept the whole time. It was very sweet so I had to include a picture!

Grandpa & Grandma Rankin came to visit last week too. It was great to have them here to help with everything. They made us some great meals, helped calm James when he was fussy, played with him and changed lots of diapers. We were glad they got to see him at two weeks since he seems to be growing so quickly.

We also brought James to church! He was very well-behaved (ie. sound asleep) but got to meet Father Bob and our church friends. Everyone loves James, of course! :)

At his two week doctor's appointment he weighted 8 lbs., 13 oz. (50th percentile) and was 22 1/4" in length (95th percentile). He must be getting his height from his Grandpa Middleton or Uncle John!