Sunday Morning Passout

Shepard is now approaching 5 weeks.  He is changing everyday and doing great.  We have had nights in which he slept for 6 hours but last night he was able to make another step forward.  He slept from 10 to 3 and then 4 to  730.  He has never strung two long sleep sessions together before.  Physically he is changing as well.  He can turn partially on his side.  He has always been able to hold his head up but now he can push back with his arms as well.  His favorite time is bathtime.  I think I have had a couple of smiles during bathtime.
He tried to read the Sunday paper this am but as you can see this completely wore him out.

Shepard's first Movie Release...very moving

New Friends

 Cousin Roselie made a visit with Granddad

 Dad has a big thumb

 Aunt Tunie and Uncle Carter

And Nanan, Pawpaw(AKA Betty and Boney), Emily and Katie

Shepard had his best night sleep last night...930PM to 4AM!  He seems to be sleeping better and better.  His favorite night time routine includes a bath followed by a feeding.  He also likes to run the bath water and be held for up to 30 minutes some nights.  We have had a couple of car rides that sort of work to settle him down as well.  He is changing and growing everyday.  We noticed that for the last couple of days he is starting to smile and laugh while he dreams.

Shepard Sleeping

Bath TIme!!

Shepard really has enjoyed his first few baths.  He really zones out...he's back in utero

Uncle Richard is in town teaching Shepard the "Big City" ways.  Shepard is a small town boy, but I'm sure Richard will take him under his wing one day to show him New York Richard style!  Also this was Shepard's first return to Honey's house and first meeting with new cousin Marie...joint pictures I'm sure are soon to come.

Finally back at Home

After two weeks of living with Honey I have moved to my permanent house at South Lakeshore.  My first night was a little rough, mostly on my mom, but I think the transition has gone well.  I am enjoying my lake  views despite the distinct smell of a fish kill.  I had lots of visitors today and I was pretty good until everyone left.  At that point I decided I had waited long enough to eat and let my folks know it!!

Get ready Kate!! India isn't that far away.  Shepard cant wait to meet her!

The many faces of Shepard and Paba

Shepard with new friends Paige and Katie...way to go Shep.  Congrats to Paige and Matt! Cant wait for

next Cinco de Mayo!

Worn out after a long Day!!

End Of Week Two

Shepard has accomplished alot in his first two weeks...first sneeze, first all nighter, first road trip, and now first cold.  unfortunately the little guy is stuffed up and hasnt felt great the last 2 days. As u can see  he is a little worn out...

Overall he had a big weekend... he was visited by the several friends including the Lewis "Big Man" Ward

He was able to visit his future home earlier today and gave full approval...

But for now its back to Honey's back house for a full nights sleep

Has it really been two weeks already?