MELTON MEMORIES: June 2014

Blake's First Bath

I never realized how different carrying for boy parts was compared to girl parts. I remember when they took Blake to have his "business fixed" before we left the hospital, I was horrified at how it looked when he returned. No one had warned me that I was going to care for a wound like that! So it took a little over 2 weeks until he was able to have his first real bath. So mommy was pretty excited when this time finally came!

Their were no cries or screams, he really seemed to like it.

Bailey loved watching!

Mommy got him all soaped up and he was still loving every minute of it!

Bailey didn't miss a minute!

As we were all done he was still a happy camper.

Bath time complete!

Blake 2 Weeks Old

After the excitement of Easter we settled down into week 2. Daddy had to go back to work so it was just Blake and mommy home together. Campbell is at preschool and Bailey is finishing up 3rd grade. We went for our 2 week infant exam on April 25th. Blake weighed 9lbs 13.5 oz's. He is growing beautifully and everything checked out great! At Blake's 4 day appointment he weighed 8lbs 15 oz's, so he had gained almost a pound in 2 weeks.

We had some great nap time together, getting sisters everywhere they need to go is exhausting!

Got some shots of those eyes being open. We also made a mini trip to Ft. Smith Arkansas for Bailey's softball tournament. I'm not sure if I was crazy or out of my mind! Tim stayed home since he had to work so it was just me, Blake, the girls, and Grandma B. I of course took no pictures because I was always taking care of Blake, Bailey, or Campbell. We did have a great time and Blake did really well considering he was only 2 weeks old. Baileys team got 3rd in the tournament!

Easter 2014

Blake had his first Easter at just 10 days old. This year Campbell was obsessed with eggs. She loved to put things in them and hide them and she practiced and practiced her egg hunting skills. The girls had a great Easter with all their Easter goodies, and Blake even had a basket to. This year mommy kind of dropped the ball with Easter outfits but we plan to make up for that in the years to come.

Campbell age 4 loved the giant eggs in her basket.

Bailey age 9 loves softball and was so excited about her Grand Slam Chocolate Bunny.

Blake was thrilled with the new pacifier and formula he received.

After all our morning fun we headed to Okmulgee so Blake and Grandma Pat could meet for the first time. Grandma Pat had a knee replacement done 10 days before Blake was born so she was unable to be there for his birth.

They immediately bonded and started napping together, along with Rudy the dog!

Family picture time.

Grandma Becky, Grandma Pat, Mom, Campbell, Bailey, and Blake.

Happy Easter 2014

Blake's First Week

Blake's first week home was that of a normal Melton baby, being held a lot! As I looked at pictures for this post almost all of them were Blake and someone holding him, but that's the way it should be! We had a great week home and daddy was able to be there with us all week to. Bailey and Campbell are in love with Blake and love to hold him every chance they get.