OWEN'S bABY sHOWER

My mom and Carla hosted a baby shower for Owen and I on the 31st, the day before the blessing. I was so suprised and delighted to see alot of Kent's family come. Kent's parents, sister, and grandparents left Washington at four in the morning. Kent's other grandma and aunts came from Burley.

And of couse some of the aunts, cousins, and sisters of the Barnes clan were there. We played a couple of fun games and had festive fall treats!

Since we had most of the clothes and necessities for Owen, we initiated a crib fund for him instead. I am so happy that everyone would help us get this really nice crib, mattress, and bedding. I found it on craigslist earlier on and it converts into a toddler bed, so we will get alot of use out of it. Then we got a mattress and cute motor bedding from the store.

I also got a few fun gifts of clothing and accessories from family. It was super fun and everyone loved getting a chance to hold Owen.

The Cousins Meet!

Oh! I was so glad that Lance, Kelsey, and Jaeger traveled over to see all of us on Saturday. It was very fun to talk and spend time together oohh-ing over the babies. Jaeger is precious and has great features and is skinny and calm! I was glad that Lance could be apart of the blessing circle for Owen and I am glad that I could see how Kelsey takes care of Jaeger so well and learn from her. It was great! Like Lance said, these two will be hanging out together alot someday!

Sometimes he's an angel

But because of this . . .


We can only determine none of this . . .

and none of this . . .
or this . . .

or this.

Or else we will forever look at each other and be scared of our baby and can only smile when he is like this.

This Little Pumpkin. . .

is ONE MONTH OLD TODAY!!

(caught a grin and a blink)

and has gained 1 lb. 12 oz. for a grand total of 9lb60z

Owen's First Email

Click pic to read caption :D

Kent, the Mighty Hunter

Antelope - 13 inches
Kent went to Montana with his brother, Kraig and met up with his dad, grandpa, uncles, and cousin . Mule Deer - 4x3

On Tuesday, Kent and Ben hiked up around Palisades, Blowout Creek and was able to shoot this deer from over 400 yards away.

Owen Owen, I can't keep you dry!

19 days old
180 diapers
7 outfits in the last 2 days 2 nights
5 wet pillows
new talent: milk out the nose

conclusion: needs a wetsuit but the wet is on the inside!

Thanks, Aunt Kelsey and Cousin Madi !

What were you thinking?

So I decided to dress Owen in the handsome, trendy baby sleeper I made for him. . . .

I don't think he is impressed.

It drowns him.

"What were you thinking, Mom?"

He looks like a bald man in an oversized animal throw.

Need those email addresses!

I think I will be more comfortable with this blog being private as I record more and more details--making it into a family journal instead of a news bulletin. But, I love the little group of people that make comments and want you all to be able to see pictures and details of our family so send me your email addresses.

Events coming up:

Family Pictures
Baby Shower
Baby Blessing

I'm really excited for the professional family and newborn pics this coming Tuesday, so stay tuned.

Oh, and Kamilla, my email is kambriajo@gmail.com -- I would love to still be able to read your blog!

My Poor Glow Baby.

Owen has been fighting jaundice for almost two weeks. I know it is common, but really having a light down his back and being able to go only so far as the cord will let us, well it's getting old. I should get a picture of when we burp him, his whole back is lit up.

Friday will be our sixth doctor's appointment and I sure hope the bilirubin levels have gone down, because they have to push three pipets of blood out of him each time. No fun. While Owen is dealing with that I am getting better from mastitis and he is healing from his circumscion and me from the episiotomy. (Documenting all the interesting ailments for the future ;)

Conference weekend, Kent's parents and sister came down from Walla Walla to visit us. They brought us a sweet stroller and took us to Craigos. And Teresa saved me Saturday night by watching Owen while I combated the chills from the infection. We were glad to have them. Even though last week was exhausting with doctor visits and visits from friends.

This is Bryant, Kent's dad, he held Owen the most and even got Owen out of his bed twice. It was cute.

Cutie Pie.
He always has his fists up in the air, especially when he is sleeping.

I love how his forehead wrinkles up when he opens his mouth.

Here he is holding his binky, although half the time he spits it out, that's okay.

I think I will!