Integration

Iver has done a great job integrating himself into our household -- we all adore him.

Comet's quite curious about our new addition. Zeek tends to disappear when things get busy or hectic or loud.

Jorja loves to "check" on her little brother.  She's quite the helper (most of the time).

Post-bath for Iver.  He had a great time hanging out in his mesh sling partially submerged in warm water.  It was a group effort.  Anders helped with the washcloths, while Jorja provided entertainment and organized his clean diaper, clothes, and hooded towel.

School Bus Initiation

Anders and Jorja have finally been granted their persistant, energetic request to "WE want to ride the bus! WE want to be with our friends! When can WE ride the bus? Why do WE have to walk?".  Farewell fears of separation anxiety that never surfaced.

Here they are ON the BUS (with me and Gailyn along for the ride to soothe their, ahem our, apprehensions).

They loved it!

Our New Arrival

Iver Theodore was born on Saturday, 9/8 at 8:16am.  Meg had an amazingly smooth labor and delivery and Iver was (in the words of the attending medical staff)  "a rock star" -- staying even keeled throughout the whole birthing process. 

Immediately post-birth. 

Mr. 9 lbs 1.3 oz and 21 inches long.

Swaddled and sleepy.

Getting to know our lil' guy.

Welcoming their baby brother.

And then there were five.

A little love before our hospital departure.

A happy Mommy and baby.

Iver buckled in and ready to head home.

Kindergarten

Day 1:

Anders and Jorja ROCK!