Is That a Burrito?

Nope...it is just Ian peacefully sleeping in a "Swaddle Me." Kim and I have learned quickly that Ian sleeps much better if his arms are trapped at his sides and he is nice and warm.

Sporting Special New Outfits

Ian has wonderful grandparents!! Not only did Grandpa and Grandma Walquist give Ian his going-home-from-the-hospital outfit, but Grandpa and Grandma Schleicher gave him this cute sleeper with ducks in the feet. Ian wore this sleeper for his first night at home.

If You Just Happen To Drive By...

Grandma and Grandpa Walquist posted a nice sign on our garage door before coming to the hospital today.


Here is the sign near our front tree. God is so good--Kim and I prayed for a child for so long before God answered our prayer with a truly amazing son.

Hello Monkey

Grandma and Grandpa Walquist gave Ian a guided tour of his room. After Mr. Monkey said hello, it was game time: who was longer, Ian or the monkey? Kim (the judge) ruled that it was too close to make a definitive decision.

Getting Used To Life At Home

In the hospital, Matt and Kim kept track of feedings, wet diapers, and dirty diapers on the whiteboard in their room. When they got home today, they had to decide how to keep track of this very important newborn information. Let's just say that the whiteboard has morphed into a spiral notebook.

Heading Home

Kim and Ian were released from the hospital today at around 1 pm. The short wheelchair ride to the car was enjoyable, but Grandpa Walquist got stuck carrying the large box of "goodies" that the hospital gave to Ian.

Ian's Baptism

Grandpa Walquist baptized Ian about four hours after his birth. It is so humbling to know that God has called each of us by name, and now He has made Ian his own as well. We are planning to have a baptismal remembrance "ceremony" during the May 31st early service at Trinity, Klein (8 am service). We feel blessed that Grandma and Grandpa Walquist can be with us right now and Grandma and Grandpa Schleicher (along with all of Ian's aunts and uncles) plan to celebrate with us on the 31st.