Kate Visits With Her Great Grandmother

I wasn't feeling very good today so my grandmother came over to help out with Kate. Here are a few pictures of her hanging out with her great grandmother.

The Mandrake

This is what Matt and I refer to as the "mandrake face." This is what I think the mandrakes in Harry Potter would look like:

9 Days Old...

Going back to work.

Well, here we are. I'm off to bed to get some zzz's before going back to the grind tomorrow. It's been a pretty amazing week packed full of so many amazing new experiences. I've been able to witness the miracle of birth, the growth of my wife's character in what seems like mere moments, the fullfilling sensation when my daughter looks me in the eyes and then......proceeds to pee in my hand while I change her diaper. Wow. I will miss so much while at work. I'm almost in tears! Ha. Here's a few new pics. There will be more to come I'm sure. Hope all is well with everyone! Matt

In the words of Borat: "I will give you television and remote control"

Click Your Heels and Say....

There's no place like home. Today we arrived home from the hospital. We got home around 12:30 pm. You always here people talk about not having a manual for kids or being shocked the hospital allows you to leave with the baby. Finally, I can attest that it is a little weird taking her home. It's great. It's just different. It's going to be quite a ride getting the hang of this I'm sure. However I'm greatly thankful for the opportunity. Here are a few more pics. Matt

Baby Kate is here!

So, here we are. One minute we're a couple and the next moment we're a family. Pretty amazing. Can't wait for you all to meet Kate. Lori did an unbelievable job during delivery, clocking in under six hours and with no drugs at all. As for me, this is still quite surreal. I'm sure over the next few days it will sink in while getting little to no sleep and changing diapers. But I'm very stoked and looking forward to seeing her develop into whatever God in store. Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, and encouraging words. We'll post more pics soon! Matt

The Nursery

Here are some pictures of the nursery. For the most part it is finished (I do plan on swapping out the "restoration hardware" paper in the frames for the initials K F). I'll also have to clear off the top of the changing table...