On the go with mom... today we went costume shopping!



Dear friends over for a visit
Vivian has many skills with the little boy-- she has rocked/bounced him for many colicy hours-- thank you Vivian!



Lights, camera, action...
Grandpa Jim brings along his photo equipment...

...here is the quiet look before the photo blanket becomes soiled!


...first born Kraft sons together!

Kraft family 10/19/06


Sleeping on Grandpa...

Hi Grandma! Guess what I am getting ready to do!?

So cute in my Italian outfit...

...that Grandma loves to smooch me!

Mommy's favorite pooching lip...

Help! I am being eaten by this rabbit...


Bathtime... not our favorite time, yet

Gaga-goo-goo . . . finally, someone understands Andy



Sweet, sweet grandma time



A Colleen Sighting . . . a trip out to reload the diaper arsenal

Not the pope, guess again . . .



Aidan's Place



Who feels neglected?
Our labs, Ellie Mae and Chaser dreaming of glorious days gone-by

Already a ladies man















Miss Liana Brown paid us a visit last week, and the two of them hit it off. What a lovely pair. However, in conversation Liana found Aidan to be a bit of a bore.

Mmmmm. This is one nummy thumb!

Hello from Mr. Huggable

I'm awake for 4, 3, 2, . . . out again.


 

Naptime Baby!! (as a suggestion Aidan, let's try this at night)







These pictures capture the way we have all felt, since we have been home. Unfortunately, Aidan prefers this look more during the day than at night. Our goal: night time solo sleeping.

So, we made it home from the hospital yesterday (Thursday). Thankfully, the labor and delivery went well on Tuesday and we had a good stay at the hospital during the past few days, learning how to take care of our little guy. Since we have been home, we are making the transition to the new responsibility as parents, with lots of help from Colleen's mom. Colleen's mom will pass the baton off to my mom next week, giving us continued support . . . and opportunities to sleep!

We have been blessed with a son who is in good health. I have been blessed with a wife who is a great mom. This has certainly been the best experience of our lives. It's a little bit of heaven on earth.

Welcome Aidan James Kraft!!! Yes, the blessed event occurred today. Aidan was born at 12:20 pm, September 19, 2006. He is 7 pounds 4 ounces and 19 1/4 inches long. And as you can see below, a beautiful boy! Both Mom and Baby are doing well. We can't wait to show him off to everyone!