We're proud to announce the arrival of Christian Alan Boren. Christian is the name of one of Sherrie's ancestors who came over from Norway back in the 1800's. Alan is Sherrie's dad's name. Christian came at 6:45 a.m., July 31, weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and measuring 21 inches. Sherrie was scheduled for an induction that very morning, but Christian decided that he wanted to come on his own terms. He had a little trouble breathing when he first came out, but after a few hours in NICU, he we doing grand. When he first came out the doctor commented, "Wow! He's really strong, and has some spunk!" This ought to be fun! We feel very blessed and are grateful for all of the love and support we have felt from everyone.
July 31 was a busy day for us. Besides Christian's birth, we got to take Clara in for a second x-ray on her hand. Nathan accidentally jumped on her a few weeks ago and one of the bones on her hand was fractured. The July 31 x-ray was a follow-up to see if it really was broken. Sure enough, it is, and she gets to wear her cute green splint for the next month. Green is her favorite color, so all is well.
Nothing like ice cream with cousins. Yum!
We spend a lot of time playing pirates. When sneak around the house while the pirate music is playing, and we get close enough to the pirates, we barrage them with our pretend banana peels, butter, peanut butter, and anything else that will make it hard for them to catch us. Tons of fun! Who needs a gym membership!
Nathan and Clara dressed up for our ward's pioneer day parade. Nathan decorated his own bike.
Nathan and Clara are back home after spending the past week at Aunt Jessica and Uncle Brian's house in Logan. They had a blast playing with cousins. We missed them, but it was nice to have some time to rest and settle in a little better with Christian. Aunt Jessica has guaranteed herself a place in heaven for taking care of 6 children under the age of 8 for 7 days.
Babies are so cute during bathtime! It's especially fun when they are small enough to fit in the kitchen sink. I like not having to lean halfway into the bathtub. Christian loves getting his hair washed. (Well, I guess he likes getting his head washed, since he is pretty much bald.)
David's family will appreciate this movie clip. David has been reading Beverly Cleary's "Henry Huggins" books to Nathan and Clara. Nathan seems to identify with Henry, a boy who is pretty well-behaved, but is always getting into trouble that is really not his fault. We've all been reciting the "Woofies Dog Food" poem from "Henry and Ribsy."
