Friday, August 16, 2013

Welcome Erik Thomas!

Erik Thomas Clark was born 7/27.  He weighed 8lbs, 2oz, and was 21 inches long.  Labor was nice and quick for mom, and Erik has been a healthy boy - eating well and growing ever since!  He's been a pretty good baby so far, and looks a lot like Nelson did when he was a baby.  Big brother Nelson has been very good with his new baby brother.  He mostly wants to do his own thing, but is very sweet about checking in on Erik and wanting to include him in family activities.  We are very proud of both of our boys!

Erik is named after Mandy's great grandfather (Nelson is after Jamie's great grandfather), and Thomas is after Mandy's dad.  So, with both boys we kept it all in the family for names.

Also, Erik decided to come on the day that we were moving into a new house.  So, not only have we been adjusting to a life as a family of four, but we've also been settling into a new place.  Given the circumstances, Jamie has had to do most of the heavy lifting - figuratively and literally.  But we are in, and it is nice to have space for our bigger family!  We also have more space if any of you want to come visit too. :)
 
Hello Erik!
Proud Daddy
 
First bath
 
The Clark boys

Erik got to spend one night in our old house!


Brothers - so sweet!


Grateful mama, happy to have a healthy baby

 

Sweet baby

  
Learning a new kind of juggling
 


Nelson was comparing Erik's "tiny" toes to his "big" toes


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