4 Weeks!

Samuel is 4 weeks old, eating like a champ, sleeping 5 hour stretches, and becoming more aware of the world around him! What a blessing!

Ada Hayden Park

Yesterday I took all the boys to Ada Hayden Park here in Ames. They have a doc where the kids like try and look for fish and there is a big lake that oftentimes we take walks around. Since I don't have a triple stroller, I brought the single stroller, put Samuel in it and decided that we would walk as far as Ethan and Simon were able to go. We didn't get to far but we did make it to the main landmark of the entire park...the stick maze (or at least that's what I call it). It really is beautfully crafted and the kids love to play hide and seek and all sorts of games inside the maze. I took a few photos and thought it would be fun to post them.




Ethan hiding!



Climbing through the holes







Simon reading about artist, Paul Daugherty and his famous stick maze!

Caring for 4!

We are now on week 3 of having a newborn baby and I would say that we are doing quite well! While a little delirious at times, we are settling in and finding out what our new normal will be with three boys! There has been one unfortunate mishap that has throw us quite a curve ball...last Saturday, Thomas went to go play soccer with some friends at a park and as he was running to get the ball, he rolled his ankle. I was there with them with the boys and noticed him favoring his foot but didn't think much of it as he continued to play. When we were leaving, he said that the pain was getting worse and as he told me that when it rolled, her heard a pop. All signs that something was broken. So that night, at around midnight, he headed to the ER. He came back with his foot all wrapped up and on crutches. Turns out he broke his 5th metatarsal bone in his right foot and has to be on crutches for 3 weeks in a boot! He will then go back to the podiatrist to see how things are healing at which point he will hopefully be out of crutches and just having to wear his boot. This has probably been the hardest for him because he feels terrible that he can't help out much. Poor guy! He really has been so understanding and patient with me as I am caring for all 3 boys and then trying to respond to his requests as well. And as far as the basement goes, my brother is coming tonight to texture the walls! We are so excited to be taking this next step. No more drywall and mudding! It's amazing what Thomas has still been able to accomplish!



Thomas is finishing up some last minute touches before we are able to apply texture to the walls.


I caught Samuel smiling! 3 weeks old today!

He's Here!

That's right, Samuel Thomas Fawcett arrived on July 28th at 5:24am! Yay! We are so excited to have him join the family. A few stats...

Weight: 7 lbs 1.5 oz
Height: 20.5 inches
Hair: Yes, and lots of it!
Total hours in labor: not many! (barely made it to the hospital and pretty sure epidural didn't work...ouch!)


We brought Samuel home from the hospital on Sunday July 31st and he's been doing great. He is a good baby and his big brothers have welcomed him with loving arms. They want to hold him all the time! They are good helpers, with diapers, pacifiers, blankets, etc...

Thomas and I are a bit weary and tired but feel like this is manageable! However, I can't wait until he reaches that 2 month mark when I can get a 6 or 7 hour stretch of sleep! At this point, I would be happy with 4!