Ahh, the Homeland

Hey All,

OK first off some updates. Hunter is now 24" long, like a good pike, and 12lbs 12oz. He also got his dip-tet, which is a HUGE relief, along with a couple of other immunizations. Hunter is really only getting up once a night now and his cries actually have some meaning these days and we are starting to get him figured out a bit. He is also smiling at us and sticking out his tongue at us. He is starting to mimic us a bit and being a really good time! We just got back from Indiana visiting the family. Hunter got to meet some more of his relatives, including his Great-Grandma! While we were in Fort Wayne, we had two great open houses for people to meet Hunter. Lots of folks got to meet Hunter and the open houses were great! Many thanks for all the work that went into those. OK, now back to the part you all like, THE PICTURES!

Here is Grandpa pulling some Nap Time Duty. Hunter is getting much better about sleeping on his own after some Self Soothing at home.

Gradma Deb had a rough week while we were in town, but a beautiful sleeping baby will make it all OK.

My parents took us to 100 Acres at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. It was, well, art. It was a nice time and a good walk. Hunter, obviously, is having a good time.

Here is Hunter at the Brew Pub after one teeny tiny taster.

Here is the

Illustrious Dr.

Juliana holding Hunter for the first time. She's a Doctor so he's safe.

Great Aunt Barb getting to hold Hunter for the first time! He never cried while she was holding him. She also showed us that Hunter likes his tummy patted.

This is a great shot of Great-Grandma holding her Great-Grandson. She's waited 61 years for this moment and she ate up every minute of it!

Here are four generations of Fearnows. Good luck lil Guy, you're gonna need it.

Justin and I stood next to each other at our respective weddings. This is the closest our boys have been so far, aside from being 2.5 weeks apart.

While hanging out at Grandma Debs house Samantha was checking out Hunter while he got some quality tummy time. All aided by the Tummy Time mat "Uncle" Dave and "Aunt" Laura got for Optimus.

Grandpa Mike with his Grand Son and Grand Daughter! Too cute!

Aunt Jenn getting in a little knitting while Hunter Rocks Out in his AC/DC onsie!

This picture is from after we got home but it's too cute to keep to ourselves. Hunter has been working really hard at learning how to soothe himself. One tactic he has learned is pretty advanced. It's a combination of a nose rub and a thumb suck. So far he's only done it once and the worst part, it's his left hand! Sinister!