Blessing Day

On March 28th Seth was blessed in the Westland 1st ward. Justin was nervous before giving the blessing but he did a great job. (the specifics are in his journal). We were lucky to have friends and family in the circle. Grandpa Scott, Grandpa Brian, Uncle Eric, Uncle Cory, Mark, Brandon Bath, Brandon Peterson, Alex, and Tim and Bishop Zander. Here are a few pics from that day. His amazing Aunt Heather has taken better pics in his outfit when I get those back I will post a few.
Grandma Kristie made his outfit. Thanks so much mom.

Happy Family Cousin Zeke and Seth.

Updated Pictures

What you looking at mom

This is one of my favorite things that he does he will point his finger at you when he is cooing and happy.

Bath Time.

Happy Boy

Still Happy.

My mom made the curtains, thanks mom.

Seth had his two month check-up last week and he weighs 13lbs 4oz 23.8in both 90%. My little boy is not so little anymore.

8 weeks old.

Our little boy is growing up way to fast and I wish we could just suspend time and keep him little forever. He has given us so much joy in the last eight weeks. His smiles are bigger and bigger each day and he has even started to coo when he is doing it. He is sleeping between 10:30 and 6:30 each night. His hair has started to come back on the sides from rubbing it off in his sleep and his eyes seem to become a brighter blue each day. This last week he has had a lot more gas than normal and I have racked my brain trying to decide what I am eating that is causing this. If any of you have sage wisdom for me please let me know. I hate seeing him not feeling well. The uncertainty of how to help your child is one of the hardest things I have ever faced. However, being a mom is the best thing I have ever done. I did not expect to love so much. I thank Heavenly Father each night for Seth.
The last week we have been working on decorating his room. I gave in to the theme room and to no ones surprise we did a cowboy room. Justin is working on finishing the changing table and then we are done and I will post some pictures of the room and our little boy.

Sleep precious sleep

He rarely sleeps without one of his hands on his head somehow.

He likes his pacifier but also has problems not pulling it out when his hand passes by.
Seth and Cousin Zeke one month apart.

I have absolutely no room to complain about this because my sweet little boy knows his mom loves to sleep and for the past week has slept from 11-6 each night. I am hoping that by posting this I am not jinxing myself. Another thing we discovered about Seth is that he loves to watch things move and follows you around the room. Last night he was being fussy and I turned on the fan in our room he immediately found the moving object and was a much happier baby. I received a nursery music and projection device from my work shower and he also loves to watch as the images rotate around by his cradle. Seth also seems to like mirrors. When we change him on our dresser he turns his head and looks at himself in the mirror and when he sits in his swing he stares up at the mirror above him the entire time. It seems someone besides mom and dad thinks he is pretty cute.

Surviving the first week

So much has changed since the first few days home with Seth. We have settled into a little routine that involves a lot of eating, sleeping and changing diapers. He has turned into the best little sleeper Justin and I could ask for. He eats at ten then wakes up at 2 to eat and then again at 6. We usually go back to sleep until nine at this point and then start the day with the routine of feeding, diapering and hopefully mom getting a shower in. He has the best little temperament. He only cries if he needs to be changed or is hungry. Otherwise if he is awake he simply stares at all the things around him. I know their eyes are not very focused yet but it sure seems like he is looking at something. His dad calls him his little buddy and wants to be holding him unless I am feeding him. Justin gets jealous because after he eats and while I burp him Seth likes to curl up on my chest and usually falls asleep. Life has changed so much before you lived for yourselves and what you were could do varied by the minute. Now Seth is in charge and we wouldn't have it any other way. It is amazing how you can love something so much in just a short amount of time and be completely fine with changing your life for that person. Some of our favorite things about Seth are:
1. He will hold your finger really tight.
2. The smiles he gives right before he passes gas or while he is sleeping.
3. His tiny ears
4. Before he starts crying he usually whines like a little puppy.
5. He likes to take naps with mom and dad.
Holding moms hand
Sunbathing to reduce Jaundice

Little Seth

We decided on a name as we were leaving the hospital and they told us we need to fill out the birth certificate and SS card paper work. Justin Seth Bridge, called Seth. He is starting to eat well, after a couple of scary and tiring days, and he seems to be confused as to when he should be sleeping. He thinks its fun to stay up all night and sleep during the day. He passed his second biliruben test so the lucky little guy gets to go a few more weeks with no blood drawn.

Our new bundle of joy

Here are a few pictures of our new little boy. He came into the world Friday January 15th 2010 weighing in at 8 lbs 10.3 Oz, and measuring 21 inches. Mom and the baby are doing fine.