Pumpking Carving

Fun Fall Weekend

Laker had a fun and busy weekend. Friday his Aunt, Uncle and Cousins from Ohio finally got to come see him for the first time. They loved him so much, it was fun to spent the day with them. We can't wait to see them again for Thanksgiving.

Cousin Maddie

Cousin Maxton

Saturday night Laker got to meet the rest of the Brink Family

Chase

Sunday Deacon hosted a kiddo costume party for all his friends. We went on a hayride and carved pumpkins back in the woods while enjoying hot dog's and cider. Thanks Dykstra's

All the kiddos (look close Laker did make the picture)

Lakers pumpkin

4 Weeks Old

Laker is 4 weeks old today!

Growing Fast

We had Lakers follow up appointment this afternoon. As long as he gained weight in the past week 1/2 the doctor doesn't need to see him again until his 2 month check up.......He has gained. Corey and I had bets on how much he weighed. I said 6lbs 2oz, Corey said 6lbs 8oz. Laker weighed 6lbs 7 1/2oz. Corey was closer but went over so according to the Price is Right rules I win!! He has grown in length also and is up to 19 1/4 inches. He has changed so much already and is just amazing to watch.

Mommy I can hear!

This morning we had to go back to Boven Birthing Center to have Lakers hearing re-checked. He failed the test in his Left ear after he was born but today passed both Right and Left side. It looks kind of scary with all the the cords and wires but he didn't seem to mind one bit and slept right through the entire test. Which surprising to me they want him to be in a deep sleep because they monitor the brain waves to determine if he can hear.

We have his 2 week Doctors appointment tomorrow and Corey and I have bets on how much he weighs now. I will let you know who wins.

Apple Pickin'

Week 1

So we survived our first week as parents. Yeah!!!!

What fun and what a change all at once. We have been blessed by many friends and family members by visits, food, and of course the cutest baby gifts. Thank you to everyone. We seem to be adjusting well as parents and Laker is adjusting to us. So far he has been a WONDERFUL baby, he is eating great, and sleeping in his crib no problem. I even have to wake the little guy up in the middle of the night to eat, not complaining by any means on that one, this momma is getting some good nights of sleep. Laker is already growing a ton and has even out grown a few of his preemie clothes, the newborn ones are still huge but maybe in a few weeks he can grow into those.

We can already see very soon he will start to be a little stinker, I blame that on his daddy, so we are praying he is fussy during the day and not at night for me (as many of you know I love my sleep) What a journey we begin and are so excited to share this part of our new life with all of our wonderful friends and family. God has truly blessed us!