Time with Grandma and Grandpa Nelson

Nolan's parents had to get going pretty quickly at the hospital, so they only were able to briefly see Jace. They came down this weekend to finally be able to hold him and spend some time with him. He was content and sleepy and did a great job of cuddling with them.

Becky holding him. She commented that he wasn't anything like what she'd pictured him to look like. I'd say he surprised us all! Nolan and I have decided that he's a combo--a little of both of us since we're pretty sure he doesn't really look like either the Nelson or Steiner sides.

Then Grandpa got to hold him.

Jace fell asleep and stayed asleep as soon as Jack positioned him like this. Jace later took a long nap with Becky as well. It was great having them spend some quality time with him!

This and That with Jace

Jace will be three weeks old tomorrow! It seems like he's growing so quickly and I'm not sure I'm ready for it! He's wearing mostly 0-3 month clothes now and only a few newborn size items still fit him. He does have a tiny little waist, though, so newborn diapers are still the right size. We're figuring out his cries and are getting pretty good at determining when he's hungry, needs a diaper change or just tired and needs to sleep. He is still an amazingly content baby! He loves laying on his boppy pillow and looking at the window, or sitting in his bouncer and looking around. His hands are always moving and he's not so fond of when he hits himself in the face. He's sleeping in his room in his bassinet every night now (we would have kept the bassinet in our room except the cats think it's theirs) and usually has a 4 hour and then 3 hour stretch of sleep, with it only taking 30-45 minutes to feed and put him back to bed. We LOVE watching all the funny faces he makes. His most common looks are a very serious scowl and a grin that shows his dimples.

He's had a busy three weeks meeting lot of people! He loves a crowd and is great at showing off how alert he is.

Meeting everyone at the church office... here we are with Jo, Pattie and Chris.

Cami pointing to where his mouth is.

Micah wanted to hold him.

Me, Anna and our kids (how fun to be able to say "our").

My mom's friend, Vicki, threw a baby shower for us before my mom returned to Maryland. It was a sweet time with my mom's friends from Corvallis who all watched me grow up. It was great having Anna and Cami there as well!

Jace decided he was hungry right as it was time to open gifts, so Cami was a great helper.

I baby sat Natalie Smith and her brothers since they were all babies (although I did go away to college when Natalie was still little), and then Natalie was a flower girl in my wedding. It was great to have her and her mom there, and to have her hold my baby.

Vicki holding Jace. She came over the week after we came home from the hospital to hang out and have my mom highlight her hair. She also got some snuggle time with Jace.

Our good friends, Natalie and Jesse Sutter stopped by to meet Jace.

My dear friend Megan and her husband Mike came by to meet our little guy. She's lived in Kansas since going to college there, but after marrying Mike, they moved to the Portland area. It's great having her be near by and be able to see Jace in person!

Jace looking super cute in his bathrobe after a bath.

Birth Announcement

We'll be mailing these out soon!

Welcome Home!

In his coming home outfit. Jace realized he loves clothes.

Web cam to meet Uncle Tim.

With the proud Grandma.

Toby was very happy we came home and loves Jace.

Nap time with Daddy.

Steiner Cousins Visit

Dan and Anna and their kids came down Thursday evening to meet Jace. Cami LOVES babies and couldn't wait to get her hands on Jace. She tried pulling him from me, and while holding him tried to get his blanket off

Auntie Anna, Micah, and Cami looking at Jace.

Uncle Dan and the kiddos looking at baby. Josiah had a hard time with the hospital, so he just observed everything.

Cami's in love.

Grandpa and Grandma with all their grandkids.

Micah was so sweet and gentle.

Visitors!

Both sets of grandparents spent the day in the waiting room, anxious to meet Jace. Nolan's parents had to get going shortly after Jace was brought to our room for a quick visit, but my parents, my brother Mike and his girlfriend Amanda, and Nolan's sister Rayanna and her husband Jared were able to stick around for some special time with Jace.

Grandma Steiner

Grandpa Steiner

Uncle Jared

Aunt Rayanna

Uncle Mike & Amanda

Jace's First Bath

Finally, around 10 pm, Jace got his first bath in the nursery. Nolan was up to the task (with guidance from the nurse). Jace was not a fan of the experience.

Nolan's a great daddy already.

Jace making his angry face... we see this face every time we change his diaper!

His hair is the best!

He did like the water running over his head.

He relaxed and really liked life under the warmer.