Camping near Sula

We took Nelson out for his second camping trip just this last weekend - just before 9 weeks.  He did great again this time, even sleeping for a 6 hour stretch!  Mom got to ride her bike the first day on Warm Springs Ridge, while Dad drove shuttle and watched Nelson.  Then we swapped out the second day.  Nice to get out with friends, do some riding, and bring Nelson along. 

Mom after her ride

A view from the ride - with Craig & Lisa

Dinner around the campfire - Lisa, Shannon, Orion & Jamie feeding Nelson

Nelson's sleeping in the van

Breakfast the next morning

Dad before his ride

Big Smiles!

Grandma & Grandpa Clark visit

Bob and Carol came out to visit their grandson right when he was 8 weeks old.  Nelson seemed pretty happy to meet his Grandpa for the first time.  And Grandpa did great with Nelson - making him smile lots.

My hat matches my Grandpa's hat!

Growing Boy

It's been a while since we've posted pics.  These are just a few cute ones - about 5 to 7 weeks.

First overnight to Glacier

Our friends, Ben & Corrie from Colorado came to visit with their baby - Landon.  Landon was 10 weeks, and Nelson was 4 weeks.  It was amazing to see how much development happens in 6 weeks.  We hope these two grow up to be good friends.  We decided to go up to Glacier with the Metz family to try out our first overnight - camping in our minivan.  We went to Two Medicine Lake to camp and hike.  Nelson did great!  We even saw two grizzlies on one of our hikes.  We figure we may as well get him used to the great outdoors as early as possible, and Glacier is the best place for it.    

Viewing the grizzlies - from AFAR!

NJ & LA with their Dads

Amanda & Corrie with the boys at Trick Falls

Morning after the first successful campout!

Rockwell Falls

Metzs and Clarks at Two Medicine Lake

Mom does love drool - Thanks for the shirt Willis!

Almost 1 month & Grandma visits

Nelson will be 4 weeks in just a few days.  He's already grown and is alert more every day.  We've had many wonderful visitors recently, and thanks to all those that have come by with well wishes and more!  Grandma Carol from Ohio came out for a visit this last week, which we all have enjoyed.  Especially since she kicked Mom & Dad out of the house to let us have some time together - or was it so that she could have time with just her grandson...?  Either way, we all won!  Grandma Carol from Montana has also been by several times, so that Nelson can get to know both of his Grandma Carols. :)

Check out my sweet new shades - Thanks Jeanne!

Thanks for the had to protect me from the sun MT Grandma Carol.

BIG yawn!

OH Grandma Carol took good care of me this week.

MT Grandma Carol helps me look around.

Nelson James Clark

Welcome to our first blog.  We didn't ever think we'd set up a blog, but we thought this might be the easiest way to share pictures of our new son - for those that want to see them.

Nelson James Clark was born June 28th, at 4:22pm.  We're pretty proud and excited new parents!  The little guy weighed 7 lbs 7 oz and was 20" long.  He is healthy and beautiful and we are so glad he's finally here.  It's been two weeks now, and he is doing great.  Mom & Dad are both doing well too - feeling rested and enjoying our new source of entertainment: babyvision.  Enjoy! - Jamie & Amanda

Here are some pics from the first two weeks.

Proud new Dad

1st bath in the hospital

Mom & her new bundle of joy

Our family

Daddy's 1st feeding

"Chicks Dig Me" in my spiffy outfit