Hurray!

Hurray Barack!

It seems appropriate to celebrate the day with a few photos of Nicholas cheering for Barack Obama on election day - and one enjoying today's inauguration.

Long & Lean

Nicholas is 4 months old today! We marked the day with a pediatric checkup & immunization update. Nicholas enjoyed his visit - for the most part. He found the ear check quite funny (made him laugh) and the injections surprising & painful (made him cry). The Pediatrician declared Nicholas strong, engaging, and very verbal.

Growth wise, our boy has grown longer and leaner. His newest stats are:

Weight: 13 lbs, 8 oz (25th percentile)

Length: 26.5 inches (97th percentile)

Here's a shot of his skinny, bandaged thighs....

365

A year ago today I took a Valium, travelled 12 miles to a clinic in Minneapolis - laughing and giggling the entire way - and had a bundle of 80-some cells transfered to my uterus. 365 days later, those 80-some cells have grown by the millions to form a laughing, crying, eating, pooping, delightful baby boy.


It's been, simply, the most amazing 365 days of my life.

Bits and Pieces