Firsts

First Smile (at Mama of course)


First Shots. Ouch!!!


First Taste. Rice cereal, yum!


First Girl's Night Out. Farewell Mema!


First Friend


First Baseball Game. Go A's!!!!


First Sick

Look who's 4 months old...

We have had so much fun with our baby Jack! It is hard to believe that he has been part of our lives for only four months...The time has gone by in a flash, with all the exciting new things that come with each day. His most recent "firsts" include laughing (he actually cracks up) and rolling over. It won't be too long before he can keep up with Carl!

So long Ol' Red

We had to bid a sad farewell to the red pickup. Adam's uncle Darryl purchased a new vehicle and offered up Pa's old Toyota to him. Adam happily accepted and began the search for a new home for Ol' Red. Shockingly, this pickup turned out to be a hot commodity with calls coming in at all hours to set up a time to see this beauty in person. Finally a suitable driver was found and on July 21st we watched the keyed up tailgate drive off for the last time.

Cambria

We set off on our first road trip since becoming parents. Ironically, our destination was the same as our final pre-parent trip (babymoon) last January. My brother's girlfriend was graduating from Cal Poly SLO and so my parents rented a coastal home in Cambria. Adam and I drove with the baby (Carl had to stay behind this time) and arrived in time for a BBQ honoring the graduate. The following day was the main event followed by dinner with family and friends. The best part of the trip was that Sam and Sarah our now engaged and a wedding will soon be underway!! Jack was great on the trip. He seems to adapt well to situations and places and is always up for a new adventure. He is perfectly continent just as long as Mama and Daddy are close by.

Happy Father’s Day

If you give a guy an entire day to do just about anything he wants, what does he choose to do? Absolutely nothing! Above, three of my favorite dads (plus one guy in training) doing what they love most.

My Boys

Someone is starting to look an awful lot like their daddy!

Not a Newborn Anymore

All of a sudden Jack has become a baby and not a newborn. What's the difference, you ask. Sleep! Jack is no longer sleeping his days away. I am finding it fairly difficult to be my "old" self without his constant pattern of naps. A few weeks ago Jack would need to nap after every feeding, smile, coo and so on. The slightest bit of effort would lead to an exhaustion that could only be cured with a 2-3 hour nap. This gave me plenty of time throughout the day to get both house and R42 work done. I am now forced to choose "the what absolutely must get done" over the "it would be nice to have done." A nice rest on the sofa however, trumps all. I will say that the new faces that come with babyhood are priceless and make the long days worth it.

Easter

We spent Easter with my family on the Farm. Jack is still asleep and taking on slight resemblance to his Papa Bill. Adam has this thing for fake mustaches (who knows). Last Christmas, Adam stuffed all the stockings at my folks' with them. They are now a staple at all Reynolds Family gatherings. I once saw a porn-stach on a Barbie coloring taped to the fridge.

Jack Robert Eldon

What a guy! This baby is great...and so adorable! As you can see, Jack has been sleeping away the days. They say (you know, the they that know it ALL) to sleep when your baby sleeps. I have yet to abide by this sacred rule. Who can sleep with such excitement??? Obviously Jack is not performing any one-man-show acts to keep me entertained, but I am just so excited by the fact that he is here, he's healthy and so far, pretty darn happy! I am also glad that he is a he! Adam and I were pretty certain it was a girl in there. The surprise of having a boy has been a pleasant one and I already can't imagine my life without this little guy. Life is good!

A Family is Born

Beautiful Boy - Proud Papa - Tired Mama

Welcome Jack

At 7:05 am on March 27, 2007 our little Jack arrived!
Weighing in at 8 lbs 5 oz., our guy was eager to arrive. The whole labor, from start to finish – 8 hours!

The Making of a Mom

About 2 hours after Adam took this picture, my water broke and Baby was the way!