House Staff Picnic

This weekend Jack went on his first big outing to meet other people -- the medicine department's housestaff picnic. He did great, but was happy to come home to a nice cool house -- it was hot out there!! Crazy Daddy!Working on holding that head up.


Back home, nice and cool.

All Smiles

This week Jack has started to smile at us on a regular basis. He's so cute!! He is becoming much more interactive and really likes to play with the cow and horsey on his play gym. He continues to grow fast and is nearing 8.5 lbs.

Smiling boy!

Screaming after a bath.Jack and Dad on their first walk with the baby Bjorn.
Instant Sleep!

One Month Old

Jack turned one month old this week and celebrated with a visit from Grandpa Chris and Uncle Wolf. We had a great time and took another trip to Fall's Lake for a picnic. Jack also attended his one month doctor's appointment where all looked good and he weighed 7lbs 8 oz. We also survived our first day and a half alone while Dad had his very last Duke Gen Med call last night -- we didn't get much sleep, like Dad. In fact, both Jack and Dad are currently recovering, fast asleep in Jack's room (see below).

Karate Chop at the doctor's office. Sleeping with Grandpa.
One month birthday.
Jack's cradle name plate.
One month portrait with blankie from Aunt Anna.

Jack and Grandpa Chris.

Jack and Uncle Wolf.
Screaming!Happy in Dad's arms.
Fast asleep post-call.

We miss you Nana!!

We were very sad that Nana had to go back to Florida today and we miss her already. We had a great 4 weeks together and now Mom and Dad will have to figure things out alone! :) Jack turns 4 weeks old tomorrow and is now 7lbs 3 oz -- up 2 pounds from his low. He's almost grown out of his preemie outfits and he's proud to fit the NB size. This week we went on several outings to practice riding in the car and we discovered the magic of car rides. Instant sleep! Jack has now visited Fall's Lake (he stayed in the car and lunched while Mom and Nana watched the lake), Locopops, and Babies R Us (a 30 minute car ride for a very brief 10 minutes in the story).

We love you, Nana!



Sporting the "Jack" T-shirts. Strolling in the neighborhood.

He loves to sleep with his head back -- we think he was in reverse fetal position in utero.
Little pucker lips.
Happy on the yippee blanket.
At Falls Lake.

Jack and Nana and the blue "big boy" outfit.
Mother's Day.
First tub bath.

Proud Grandparents During Their Visit

爷爷, 奶奶 和 杰杰 (Grandpa, Grandma and Jie-Jie)

20 Days Old

Jack is 20 days old today and growing big!! He has already regained and surpassed his birthweight and last weighed in at 6lbs 8.5oz on Thursday. He continues to be quite the little eater and continues to enjoy those middle-of-the-night feedings. He can't wait to meet all of you!

Jack on his play blanket.



Sleeping on Dad.



Sleepy boy. Little cutie.
Dad's first day back at work.
Like father like son.
Very serious.

Almost Two Weeks Old

Jack turns 2 weeks old tomorrow. He continues to be a happy little man and is fond of the long morning nap. This of course means that his nighttime "naps" are a bit shorter, but Jack thinks that night is the best time to get in much of his eating. :)

Mom, Dad and Jack on a Sunny afternoon.





Mom, Nana Peggy and Jack.

No, it's not Christmas, and thanks to Nana Peggy, the tree has come down!!
Sleeping on Dad.
Pondering with Mom...Happy bathtime baby.Jack loves to keep that little arm up.Fast asleep.Thinking.
More thinking.
Sweet dreams.