New Parents Take Lots of Pictures....

And we seem to find them all entertaining is some way.
Here are some of Axel's moods:

Content contemplation

Introspection

Welcoming the world.

Passed out drunk, shirt open for the ladies.

Horray for Grandma's...

Linda and Vivien have come to save the day...
Cleaning, cooking, baby holding... you name it they did it.

Thank you to the grandmas!


'Grammy' Linda


'Big Anna' (Vivien)

And the fun continues...

Axel continues to eat like a champ, getting bigger each day. He was up to 6lbs 9oz on Wednesday. You may think that is still pretty small and you would be right, but he gained a whole pound in a week.

Couch time with Axel. Check out the argyle socks...

New Little Doggie

Axel and his new little puppy. Thanks Kris!

when in doubt... put some breast milk on it

Axel has been with us for just over a week now and we're all slowly adjusting... with less sleep but still in awe of the new little guy. One of the wonders of having a new baby is learning the amazing power of breast milk. It cures everything, there should be a Billy Maze infomercial on it. Sure it nourishes, but did you know a squirt in the eye will cure a blocked tear duct? Got dry skin?.. just rub some breast milk on it! Here are some more shots of the new addition.

First bathtime, good teamwork for Mom and Dad.

Introducing....

Axel Edward Boot - born Feb. 6, 2009 at 5:25 am

Claudia and Axel are doing great (I (Rich) am too but I just stood there - then cut something).


more pics and info to come.

waiting... patiently?

No news to report on the baby front. 7 days from the due date and I've had some more exciting (read: somewhat painful) warm-up contractions, but we're pretty much in a holding pattern. I was thinking we might get lucky on Jan 29 since my brother, nephew and I all share '29th' birthdays, but no dice.

Hoping Superbowl Sunday might inspire some action... will keep you posted!

In honor of our CA 70 degree weather in Jan/Feb here's a nice shot of some oranges that Rich took.