We've Been Blessed...Again!

On June 17th we were blessed once again! This time with a beautiful baby boy! He was born after only nine hours of labour at 7:18am. He was little compared to his sister and weighed in at only 8.3lbs. He was the same length at 21 inches. We named him Chase Peter. Peter is after my dad - a man that both Mark and I respect and love a lot. I am so blessed to have my dad in my life; he has been there for me during some of the most difficult and trying times in my life. He has also been there for me during the exciting and happy times! More recently my dad (and my mom) has been a huge inspiration, encouragement, and comfort to Mark and I during a very tough time. He is such a great dad and man of faith! For these reasons and so many more we felt that naming Chase after my dad made so much sense. We hope that he can grow up to be a man like his Grampa! Anyways, without anymore ado here he is!!!!

All dressed up to come home from the hospital! 

Meeting his two "boy" cousins from my side of the family - hoping for lots of fun "guy" times between these three!

There is nothing quite like the softness and smell of fresh baby. 

So little in his bassinet! 

Chase and PJ sitting on Daddy's lap for story time before bed.

Already 1 month old! Can't believe how quickly time flies!

Chase slept for the majority of his first month - when he did wake up PJ and I would get so excited and carry him around to show him the house, toys, etc. PJ has taken a shining to her little brother but is more than okay with him being "put away" every once in a while so that she can have her parent's full attention. She is a big helper and is always bringing me Chase's soothers, blankets and diapers. She loves to "meep, meep" his nose and give him kisses and hugs. Although she is not a huge fan of "holding" Chase she will every so often for a grand total of 1 second until she is "aw done". I am loving having these two as company every day. They make my life busy - but so full of blessings.