Proud parents

An update for family and friends: With Henry's recent weight gain we have had a few dimple sightings. Yes! This sweet indentation appears to be on his right cheek next to his mouth. Also, a few of his onesies are already too small. We applaud him; and, we'll keep you updated on his outrageously exciting developments such as following sounds, taking a binky, sleeping through the night, etc.

He appears to like 80s music and dancing. Check out the video of him dancing to the music from the movie Can't Buy Me Love.

He sighs/purrs in his sleep.
Henry and his vibrating jungle bouncer.
On a picnic.
The next studly man.
I might be a little too excited. It's just 'cause I love him so much.

Good Memories

The 4th of July was great. Here are some reasons:
1. A treasure hunt. Todd made the craziest treasure hunt for our 8 and 10 year old nephews. Using keys to decipher codes, following a string through a volleyball sand pit, using math in word clues, puns, and much more leading to the buried treasure made the kids feel like real detectives.
2. Marshmallow guns. Shooting marshmallows at each other through PCP pipes. Need I say more?
3. Tubing down the Provo river. Floating on an extremely lopsided tube, flipping over and falling in extremely cold water, and accidentally leaving cousin Nick in the canyon without a car or cell phone. Poor Nick. We felt bad.
4. The grand finale. It tipped over and sparks flew right at the family. Luckily no one got hurt, and brave uncle Brent tipped it up right with his foot so that we could enjoy a few more minutes of sparks and whistles.
5. Uncle Brian's cannon. (Apparently he tried it out in his law office parking lot and it set off all the car alarms. No one knew it was him.) He fired it off multiple times at dinner surprising everyone. Children were running away, parents were covering their babies' ears, and others were laughing. The 4th is just not the same without a really loud cannon.
6. Homemade ice cream. Both mothers make delicious ice creams. Margo makes raspberry and Lorraine makes creamy lemon. Yum!
7. Relatives. None of these fun activities would be possible or fun without family. It was so great to see everyone and spend time together. (Sorry I don't have pictures of the 4th because I was holding a baby the whole time. Maybe next year.)

Little Henry

We love Henry!

Todd entertaining Henry.

Rachel and Henry are both tired.

Henry likes to suck on his finger(s).

Henry's bassinet from Germany. (Borrowed from the Freestones.)

A big stretch for the little guy.

A close-up.

A sweet slumber.

He's alert!

Scratching.

We are now home with Henry and our lives have changed forever. We are now in service of Henry 24/7. All parents understand. Children need a lot of care and attention--multiple late night feedings, burping, dirty diaper/clothes changes, rocking, reading, bathing, a lot of loving--and providing it is the most satisfying job anyone could have. We have so much love to give him. Sometimes it is even overwhelming how much love there is.
Babies are gifts. We don't deserve such a sweet little guy. It's funny that with our own child we can be completely entertained for hours just by watching his facial expressions, listening to his sounds, and cuddling him. Babies are amazing. We're having the time of our life.
We're so grateful for the huge help our family has been in providing so much for Henry--a big thanks to our moms, dads, siblings, aunts . . . everyone! Thank you!