Monday, January 18, 2010

Home, Sweet Home


We've been home about a day and a half now and things couldn't be going any better. Ari is adjusting incredibly well to his new surroundings (as are we to having a baby in our house!). Jack and Jill love him and Ari is mildly entertained by them. He is a big fan of his homemade baby food, not a big fan of sleeping through the night. That is by far the hardest part of having a new baby. He is only sleeping in about three-hour stretches right now, getting up for good at about 5:30 a.m. I think part of the reason he's waking up so frequently is because of his nasty cough. He has his first doctor's appointment this afternoon, so hopefully we'll start an antibiotic that will get rid of his respiratory issues SOON! Other than that, he is a very healthy, happy little boy and we love him to pieces. Thank you, everyone who welcomed us home at the airport. It was so awesome to see you all, and Ari is very lucky to have so many wonderful people in his life already.

First bath at home -- LOVES IT!!

First morning in the Bumbo, ready for breakfast

With Grandpa Roger at the airport

With Uncle Tyler and Grandpa and Grandma Partlow at the airport

Spit Bubbles!!

9 comments:

Unknown said...

simply, perfectly beautiful!

Josh & Sara said...

Great to see Ari with his family!!!! I know you've heard this a zillion times, but I can't wait to meet him!

LY, Sara

Chatter said...

Welcome Home!! He is seriously stunning! I know we've moved away but I do hope to meet him one day. It's so beautiful seeing you all together. Enjoy it :)
hugs,
Chandra

Jamie Jo said...

Abby you look so happy in the "spit bubbles" picture! I am so happy for you all!

Renee said...

He is just such a beautiful child. You guys are so blessed! Praise God!

Kelly said...

CONGRATS, you guys!!! Ari is beautiful!!!!

Carla said...

Ari is BEAUTIFUL!!! Yes you are blessed. We leave for ET on Sat, the 23rd, and Hope is our agency (via Arise Adoptions,) as well. Did you stay at the Panorama by chance? Supposedly Hope makes our reservations, but I haven't heard anything yet and have no idea where we're staying. That is kind of scary. Anyway, if you have time, let me know if you stayed there. I hope that you did, because then I know that we will have a good skype connection since you did.
Blessings,
Carla
sweetpea31897@msn.com

Hilary said...

Welcome to the world of parenting. Ari is beautiful! Congrats!

TJ, Kaylan, Miles, Perry & Simon said...

I love the spit bubble picture, Abby! You look so happy and gorgeous!!!

Ari