Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Aiden John Sundsmo

What a wonderful surprise... We were scheduled for a c-section for Friday March 28th, 2014. But Aiden had plans of his own. While out running errands, my water broke (about 10:45 am). Nick asked me to go to the Apple store at the mall. Of course, when I got there I had to use the bathroom. I used the bathroom in Macy's and while in the bathroom I thought I maybe felt something... but no... I washed me hands, walked out of the bathroom and little took a few steps when my water broke. I kept walking, but changed my direction and headed back to my car. I grabbed my phone and call Nick, "I think my water broke. I am heading home." We met at the house and scrambled to get our bags backed and a few other things sorted out before we left.

Our beautiful baby boy, Aiden John, was born at 4:38pm. He came out bright eyed and just looking all around at his new world. Nick held him and we talked to him for a while before we went to the recovery room.

A full head of beautiful brown hair, big hands and feet like his Daddy and big brother.

In the recovery room, I got to hold him for the first time and we started nursing as well.

I can't take my eyes off of him and I couldn't be more thankful for this amazing blessing.


Checking into the hospital... last moments pregnant.
Just before heading in to meet Aiden.
  
Daddy is all suited up!

He's here!!!

Beautiful boy.


Brown hair!

7lbs 11oz!

Love at first sight.



Aiden John with Daddy and Mama.

Welcome to the world baby boy!

Very proud Daddy.

Aiden and Mama. 

Just taking it all in.
 

Aiden meets Nana & Papa.


And Gran & Papa Olsen. 

At last! Brothers meet!

So cool to see my babies together.

Eli is so proud of his new role of big brother!

Papa can't take his eyes off of him either.




Papa and his boys.

And Nana and the boys.







"Bonnie" and Aiden.



Our first photo as a family of 4!





Love you to the Moon!

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Kiwi Crate - Safari

Nick's Mom and Step-Dad got Eli a monthly subscription to Kiwi Crates. It is monthly craft project delivered to your door. So very cool and so much fun!

This month was Safari themed! Clearly, Eli LOVED it!


Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Spring Break Fun Day #2

Happy St. Patrick's Day! For Spring Break Fun Day #2, we stayed at home an had our friend, Jack, over to play. The boys had so much fun that Eli went over to Jack's in the afternoon for some more fun! It's so nice to have a bet buddy right across the street!






Skating Lessons

So fun to watch Eli skating. He has come so far since he started lessons in the fall of '12. 

(Eli is below on the left in the white helmet and gray coat.)



Friday, March 14, 2014

Spring Break Fun Day #1

Eli and I went to the Science Museum today. As always, so much to explore. I loved watching him run around exploring and just being a curious little guy. I was pretty exhausted after being there for 3-hours, but Eli could have stayed all day! 



The house above Eli's head in this photo is located in Irvine Park in St. Paul and was built by on of Eli's (and Nick's) ancestors, Michael Murray. It was in their family for many years and is a St. Paul landmark.











Monday, March 10, 2014

Funny Face Family

Nick and Eli were at a hockey game Saturday night and started sending me funny face pictures... 






Then I realized I was leaving someone out...


Nick said Eli loved this one, of course.




Eli's Job List

This morning, while I was making Eli's lunch, he asked me what jobs he could do to make some money (for new toys). Then (with a little help) he made himself a list.