First Entry: Pictures of Shea

Hey everybody!
My cousin Jenn inspired me to create this blog to keep you all up to speed with what's been going on in our lives. The title of the blog, "Three is the Magic Number" is not a rip off of Jenn's blog, "...and baby makes three," but comes from a Blind Melon song we love. It's appropriate for us now. I'm going to try to post it if I can. I'm hoping that this entry will be the first of many so that you can all share in our lives. My goal is to update the blog weekly so you can see all of the wonderful changes taking place.

Thanks to some snow and sleet, I have a few extra hours before I have to go to work. I threw together a few pictures of Shea that I hope you enjoy. I'll try to post a few more from Christmas later this week. For some reason, we haven't been taking many pictures lately, but will try to post at least a few every week. Shea's really developing lately. He smiles all of the time, especially when I sing off key. He loves new and strange sounds, so I have to be creative. He tries to mimic the sounds and coos a lot lately. He's also getting really good at batting and grasping things. He started to try to roll onto his back last night and is getting really strong when on his belly, but he really doesn't like it too much and grumbles until you pick him up. However, his legs are super strong and he likes to stand up when we hold him. Who knows, maybe he'll go straight to walking?

Anyway, I've got to begin to get ready to go to work now. So, stay warm and enjoy these pictures!
Love,
Doug, Jess, and Shea
Sleeping with Pop Pop. Dad claimed he was "just resting my eyes."
Proud aunt and uncle holding their new nephew.
Brooke taking care of Shea.
Yes, we dressed him up like a reindeer for Christmas.
Happy as can be in Mom Mom's arms.
"You're damn straight that good looks run in the family!"
Sleepy buddies.
This is his coy smile. Gotta love the Superman curl in the front - just like daddy!
Look into my eyes!!!
"Little does Pop Pop know this, but I just pooped!"
"Don't give me no backtalk sucka!"
"Who you lookin' at?" For some reason, he gave us the "stink-eye" on this one.

Kids are so much fun to play with. I think he was mocking us here!

Another coy smile. This is my favorite picture of him!