5 Weeks Already!!

I'm not sure how five weeks can go by so quickly. Jett is certainly growing and changing daily, and there is a part of me that wants him to stay our little 8 pounder just a while longer! He continues to be the best baby ever. He rarely cries, loves to sit in his swing and under his "activity mat", he is extremely alert, loves his mom (Ryon can't stand that Jett will cry with him and the minute I take him he calms right down!), and is only waking up once at night! We are certainly trying to cherish every moment!

A little tummy time (which he does not like one bit!)

We have a few shirts that say "little brother". Hoyt thinks they're pretty cool because in his words,"that means I'm the big brother!"

Look at those lips....definitely got those from my side of the family!!

One of Jett's favorite past times - sleeping in his swing. Oh....how I love the swing!!

Busy Weekend

Yesterday was a special stake conference for our stake and Elder Nelson came and spoke. It was Jett's first outing to church, and his four week old "birthday", so I thought we should commemorate the occasion with some pictures! I'm hoping to have some family pictures taken sometime soon, but for now this will have to do.

Grandma and Grandpa Murray were here for the weekend as well; they even watched the boys so Ryon and I could go out on a date. We went to lunch on Saturday and then went grocery shopping. I know....I know....we're so creative, but you can't be gone too long when there is a four-week-old at home to feed!

To quote Hoyt's newest favorite primary song, "We are a happy family!"

The big one and the little one!

With grandma and "grampy" (Hoyt's new term for grandpa!)

Three Weeks

I think I will let these pictures speak for themselves. Jett is such a sweet little baby boy - he's so calm and mellow, eats and sleeps great, and loves to be in his swing! We love him so much!!

Sleeping on the couch - he looked so sweet I couldn't resist taking a few pictures

One more - I took so many pictures. I always have a hard time deciding which are my favorite!

Hoyt had to get in on the picture taking. This is one of his favorite past times these day - giving Jett kisses on the head....

and holding him as well! I think I have two of the most handsome boys around!

Bathtime and more...

Jett enjoyed his first bath, but Hoyt probably enjoyed it more. He couldn't wait to "help" bathe Jett. Luckily Ryon was home to help out as well (take pictures and keep an eye on Hoyt!) Jett seemed to like the warm water, but as soon as I took him out of the bath he screamed until I could get his clothes on. The boy does not like to be uncovered!

Enjoying bath time!

Hoyt "helping" me - dressed in his pirate costume

Hoyt and Jett were with me in the office/guest room the other day while I was trying to get a few things done. As you can see, Hoyt is completely enamoured! He absolutely adores his little brother, and is also a big helper when it comes to getting me diapers, burp cloths, etc.

I had to give Jett a little help to look at the camera. Hoyt had no interest in the camera (which is saying something!) He would rather look at Jett.

Jett and Ryon watching Sports Center. This little guy certainly loves being held!

Two Weeks Old!

I was finally feeling good enough to get a few things done....which included taking some pictures of Jett. (This C-section recovery has been a little harder than my first. The doctor says I'm probably doing too much too soon, but it's hard no to!) Here is our little Jett - or as Hoyt likes to say "Jetters" - at two weeks. He was back to his birth weight at 10 days, so I'm assuming he now weighs about 8 1/2 pounds.

He is starting to stay awake a little longer each day - I think he pretty much slept the first two weeks of his life away!!



When his hands aren't covered they are always up by his face.



He was a great baby during our photo session - didn't cry once, and as you can see, slept the vast majority of the time.



He's our angel baby - Ryon thinks something is wrong with him because he doesn't cry all the time like Hoyt did!

He doesn't even mind having his diaper changed - what a good boy!

I'm a SUNBEAM!!

The first Sunday of 2011, Hoyt became a Sunbeam. He was so excited to go to Primary with the big kids and sing songs. I wasn't able to go to church, but I did get a picture before he left with Ryon. I'm not sure where 3 1/2 years have gone - I'm letting Jett know he can't grow up as fast as Hoyt did!

Going Home

I was so happy to be headed home after spending 2 days in the hospital. In Reno I had to stay in the hospital for 3 days after a C-section, but in Idaho they let you go after 2 days....YAY! When we left the hospital it was snowing just a little and very cold, but even with the weather I made Ryon go to the drive-through at Dairy Queen for a blizzard. I had some serious cravings for ice cream!!

Now a family of four!

Grandma and Grandpa Murray left for Blackfoot the day before - they were a big help with Hoyt while I was in the hospital.

More of Day One

When the C-section was finally over (that is a long and painful story I will have to write at some later date!) the real fun began. Here are a few more pictures from Jett's first day of life.

Literally seconds after Jett was born.

After he was cleaned up he and Ryon got to take a trip to the nursery where he was monitored for about 30 minutes.

Jett and I meeting for the first time

He was ready to SLEEP the day away after such a traumatic experience!

Jett's first sponge bath. Ryon was there...but I was stuck in bed!!

Grandma and Grandpa Murray and Hoyt came to visit Jett later that day.

Hoyt was really excited to finally be able to meet his baby brother

Definitely a great day

Jett Ryon Murray

He's here...he's beautiful...and we are all doing well. Jett was born Monday, December 27th at 11:53 AM. He weighs 8lbs 3oz and is 21 inches long. He has Hoyt's nose and mouth, and the "big brudder" thinks his "little brudder" is pretty cool! More pictures to come later when we are released from the hospital!

Christmas Eve

We spent a quiet Christmas Eve at home this year. We baked cookies for Santa, watched Ryon's favorite Christmas movie A Christmas Story, and read the REAL Christmas story from the Bible. Hoyt couldn't wait to put Santa's cookies and milk out, and even colored a special picture to go with it.

Being a big helper with Santa's cookies. Mixing the dry ingredients...

and even running the Kitchen Aide! (With mom's supervision of course)

The finished product ready to put out for Santa.

A last minute look at the tree before Christmas morning.