Mason is One Month Old!

I can't believe that my little Mason is already one month old today! It just seems like yesterday that he came to our family! He has grown so much this past month gaining probably over a pound - for sure judging by his little leg rolls! He is such a good baby and loves his mommy very much! Ian, Luke, and Daddy are still in love with him as well and take really good care of him and Mommy! I am so blessed to have such wonderful boys! I'm sad, though, that this little stage only lasts for so long... I guess they have to all grow up eventually... but I love this little rollie-pollie - even though he spits up on me multiple times each day! I love it!

31 Years ago on July 14, 1977...

Yesterday, July 14th, was Dave's 31st Birthday! We celebrated a little this past Saturday by going out for pizza as a family, then last night we had the Newman's and my Mom over for ice cream cake and cupcakes! Dave has been asking for an ice cream cake for the past 3 years, and I finally remembered to get one! He really enjoyed it! Happy Birthday Dave!

Mason's First Bath - July 13, 2008

Mason's umbilical cord FINALLY fell off on Sunday, so we gave him his first real bath! And since we believe that someone swiped our baby bath off our deck, we had to resort to the bathroom sink! How funny! He looks so small!!!

Mason loved his first bath! Much better than that cold sponge bath!

He was doing really good until his head got wet...
And this is what happened after the head got wet! We had to get him out then!
Mason looks like we just finished torturing him!
Mason styling his little mohawk.

Family Outing - July 12, 2008

Since Mom is feeling a lot better and recovering well from the baby, we decided to take the boys out to the Michigan City Zoo and to the Lighthouse at the lakeshore! It was a great day and the boys had a blast! They loved to see all the animals and they liked the lighthouse a lot! Little Mason was great and slept the whole time we walked around. We were all exhausted by the end of our outing but we had a great time being together as a family! What a great day!

2 Wheels are better than 4...

Last Wednesday, Ian ventured out to the road with Daddy to test out his skills that he had been practicing on the deck on his 2 wheel bike! Needless to say, his determination paid off and he took off as proud as can be on his bike! Dave was so very proud of him and I was scared to death he was going to crack his head open! Ian was very proud of himself and wants to 'ride his bike in the road' every day now! Unfortunatley, he has to wait till Daddy gets home to ride, since Mommy can't chase after him just yet. But we are proud of him and now he's ready for a little bigger bike! Yeah! Great Job Ian!!!

More Pictures from the Hospital

Pictures from the Hospital

Our internet has been down for the past week, but I've been able to get online for a while today to get some of the pictures up from the days we spent at the hospital and of our bring Mason home. I hope you enjoy this slide show!
The boys absolutley love Mason and actually fight over who gets to hold him! Luke especially is very possessive of his little brother and loves to say 'hi Mason, it's me!' Ian likes to laugh when Mason hiccups or does other body functions - of course - what else would humor a 5 year old! But they are really great with him and they are pretty good helpers for me.
My recovery is going great and I am moving around very well for just having a c-section a week ago! I'm grateful to Heavenly Father for letting me raise another one of his sweet spirits and for my health and most especially for my little family!
Enjoy the pictures!

He's finally here!!!

Here he is!

MASON DAVID FORMENTIMommy and Mason after recovery

Luke and Ian are proud brothers!
Mason weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. and is 20 inches long!

Welcome to our family!

SWIMMING CLASSES!

Ian and Luke are both signed up for a 2 week session of swimming classes at the YMCA. How crazy am I for taking them every day the week before and week of me delivering a baby!? I guess it's out of desperation to keep the boys occupied! Anyway, they have a ton of fun, as you can tell!

Ian and Luke getting ready for swim class at the YMCA
Luke working on his back stroke
Ian being goofy in the pool.
Ian jumping into the deep end and swimming to his noodle!
Luke's FAVORITE thing is to jump in... can you tell!?

Surprise Baby Shower!

Here's me walking in on the surprise!
Melynda, me, Nikki and Marcia - I love you guys!
Me and my mom - who had so much to do with this! I love you!!!!!
Opening presents.

Below, is a quilt that Mary Jane put together, Marcia picked out the fabric, and they had it there at the shower and I think almost everyone helped tie part of it together! Thanks ladies!

SURPIRSE TO ME! What a wonderful treat for me and baby boy to unexpectedly go to Young Women activities last night and anticipate a service car wash and come to find out, the girls and leaders were secretly planning this shower for me and baby! I was totally shocked and surprised and a little overwhelmed that they would all do this for me! It was so sweet of the girls at church and my friends and family to do this for me and I am so very grateful! We had lots of yummy food and treats, fun games, and presents! It was amazing! I can't express how grateful I am! I love you all very much and everyone who came! You ROCK!