Blake at One Month

Current updates in Blake's world...

• He is consistently only waking up twice a night. Which makes Mommy and Daddy very happy!
• He smiles at familiar faces.
• He knows Mommy and Daddy's voice and turns his head to look for us.
• And occasionally we get a "coo".

Obviously we can see that Blake is quite advanced!
But all joking aside.. he has been a very good baby thus far, and it is so exciting to see every new change in his little personality and appearance. We are certainly enjoying each and every precious moment with our little man.

A few pics from my phone over the last 2 weeks:

San Diego Visit

We enjoyed a Sunday visit down to San Diego at Chuck and Carolyn's home. This visit was made all the more special because Lesley, Olivia, and Isabella had flown down to meet Blake. Blake also got to meet Aunt Anna and Uncle John for the first time. Additionally, Carolyn's son Eric brought his family over and Enrique, Kristin, Alec, and Liam were also there. Needless to say, it was a full house! But also another reminder of how blessed we are as a family to have so many happy, healthy kiddos around.

Aunt Lesley and Blake

Michelle and Isabella

Eric and Isabella

Grandpa Chuck, Grandma Carolyn, and Blake

Blake and Bella togeher for the first time!

Blake was really hungry!

Aunt Anna, Uncle John, and the babies

Aunt Anna, Grandpa Chuck, and the babies

Three Generations

Grandparents with seven of their of their eight grandkids (We missed Cole)

Grillin' up dinner with a fabulous view!

Father's Day

This was Eric's first Father's Day. On Saturday, we went to Las Brisas for lunch with Grandpa, Mike, and Linda. It was a beautiful day at the beach once the morning fog burned off. We were very lucky to have four generations of family present for the celebration. On Sunday, we went over to Michelle's parent's house...but forgot to take pictures:(

Lunch at Las Brisas

Great Grandpa & Blake

Blake's First Days

Below are some pictures of Blake's first two weeks. He has had many family and friends visit already.

Grandpa Mike & Grandma

Bathtime

Michelle & Tracy

Blake & Isla's First Date

Matt & Katie

Blake's Birthday

Blake Charles Ward meets the world! Within an hour of getting home from the beach on Memorial Day, my water broke and we headed to Hoag Hospital. We were lucky enough to walk right in and get a beautiful ocean view room.
The entire staff at the hospital was wonderful, and they worked hard to make the labor and delivery as painless as possible. After 11 hours of labor, Blake was born at 3:11am on May 29, 2012. We instantly fell in love with our little man, and our lives are changed forever.

Getting ready to go to the hospital

Still feeling good!

Our great view

All smiles...after the epidural

Daddy cutting the cord

Mommy falling in love

First bath

First picture of our family of three

Nanny & Blake

Grandpa Chuck

Grandpa Mark

Grandma

Getting ready to go home

We are out of here!

First car ride